IELTS Reading Maximizerto raise yourIELTS readingscore 1-2 bands in 30 days

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READING

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Skills - Strategies - Tips - Techniques

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Alireza Memarzadeh

Introduction:

IELTS Reading Formula (MAXIMISER) is a must-read source designed to meet the needs of candidates

preparing to take the IELTS test. It offers a full range of classified reading samples found in the actual exam.

Key features of the book:

100 IELTS Reading Targets ( Skills, Strategies, Tips, Techniques)

Classified task tips

categorised IELTS reading examples

100 categorised IELTS reading activities

15 authentic IELTS reading samples (Academic & General Training )

Explanatory answer key

Exam preparation words

designed to be suitable for all IELTS candidates

is ideal for independent study or class use

Academic Reading General Training Reading

60 minutes 60 minutes

40 questions 40 questions

Total of 2000-2750 words

Up to 4 task types per passage

Passage 1: Questions: 13-14 Section 1: Questions: 13-14 Passage 2: Questions: 13-14 Section 2: Questions: 13-14 Passage 3: Questions: 13-14 Section 3: Questions: 13-14

Target reading skills:

- skimming and scanning - skimming and scanning understanding main ideas - understanding main ideas reading for detail - reading for detail - understanding opinion and attitude - understanding opinion and attitude

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Contents:

TITLES

IELTS Reading Formula

(MAXIMISER)

100 IELTS Reading Targets

IELTS Reading Tasks & Tips

100 I El TS Reading activities (classified)

IELTS Reading samples (Academic)

IELTS Reading samples (General Training)

Explanatory answer key

Exam preparation words

References

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Skill 1 : Skimming

Skimming is reading a text quickly to get a general idea of meaning.

Skill 2: Scanning

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Scanning is reading a text quickly in order to find specific information, e.g. figures or names.

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Skill 3: Reading intensively

Intensive reading involves learners reading in detail with specific learning aims and tasks.

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IEL TS Reading Formula (MAXIMISER)

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..,.. Reading Skills & Strategies 1: Be familiar with the test format (Academic)

Paper element Description Paper format Three reading passages with a variety of questions using a number of task types. Timing 60 minutes No. of questions 40 Task types A variety of questions are used, chosen from the following types; multiple choice, identifying

information, identifying writer's views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions.

Sources Texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers and have been written for a non- specialist audience. All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to test takers entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration. The passages may be written in a variety of styles, for example narrative, descriptive or discursive/argumentative. At least one text contains detailed logical argument. Texts may contain non-verbal materials such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. If texts contain technical terms then a simple glossary is provided.

Answering Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet. Test takers must transfer their answers during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised.

Marks All questions carry 1 …