Reading practice for IELTS in A2 until B1

Guidlines

1. Reading skill

2. Learning Objectives Identify main ideas and supporting details ( Menemukan ide utama dan pendukung ) Use skimming and scanning strategies ( Menggunakan strategi membaca cepat ) Guess word meaning from context ( Menebak arti kata dari konteks ) Answer different IELTS Reading question types ( Menjawab berbagai jenis soal Reading)

3. IELTS Reading Format 60 minutes | 3 passages | 40 questions Section Focus Example Passage 1 factual / descriptive science, environment Passage 2 discursive / argument education, business Passage 3 academic research psychology, technology

4. Key Reading Skills Skill Techniques Meaning Example Skimming Read for general idea Title / Table / Images Scanning Search for specific info Synonym , definition, examples. etc Intensive Reading Read for detail understanding Facts, evidences, opinions Inference Guess meaning beyond text

5. Skill 1: Vocabulary in Context (Quiz) “Lavender’s soothing properties have long been recognized, but recent studies show it may also improve alertness .” What does “soothing” mean? A. Exciting B. Calming C. Confusing D. Unpleasant Answer: B. Calming Look for context clues to guess meaning

6. Skill 2: Matching Headings (Group Task) Par Possible Headings --- Human help for wildlife --- Benefits of green spaces --- Problems for city animals B A C Read all the headings first Skim each paragraph quickly Look for topic sentences – usually the first or last sentence in a paragraph Watch for contrast words such as however, although, on the other hand . Eliminate similar headings by focusing on key ideas

7. Skill 3: True / False / Not Given Text Source: Glass – Capturing the Dance of Light For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by glass. It begins as ordinary sand, which is heated until it melts and becomes a transparent liquid. Once cooled, it hardens into glass. Because of its clarity and beauty, glass has been used in architecture, art, and science. Today, scientists are exploring new types of glass that can bend light, generate solar energy, and even store data. These innovations make glass one of the most versatile materials in human history. Question: “All types of glass are made from sand .” (T / F / NG) Answer: ✅ True The text confirms that sand is the main ingredient for all glass. ( Teks menyatakan bahwa pasir adalah bahan utama semua jenis kaca .) Be careful — IELTS often uses paraphrasing!

8. Skill 4: Sentence Completion ANSWER NOT MORE THAN THREE WORDS The first bicycles, developed in the early 19th century, were made entirely of wood and had no pedals. Riders had to push themselves along the ground with their feet. Later designs added metal frames and rubber tires, making riding much easier and more comfortable. Early bicycles were heavy and unstable, which often made them dangerous to use on uneven roads. Question: Early bicycles were difficult to ride because they had __________. A. solid wooden wheels B. metal frames C. rubber tires D. no handlebars Quick Tips Read the question first. Focus on the key word “difficult.” Scan the text for cause–effect clues (e.g. because, which made ). Eliminate answers that are improvements or not mentioned. Grammar check: The blank fits a noun phrase ( solid wooden wheels ).

9. Skill 5 - Summary Completion Text Source: Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced in recent years. Machines can now compose music, write poetry, and even create paintings. Some people argue that this shows technology can be creative, while others believe true creativity requires emotion and human experience. As AI continues to evolve, it challenges our understanding of what it means to be creative. Summary Task: AI systems now create art and music, raising questions about whether machines can truly be __________. A. creative B . intelligent C. emotional D. human Quick Tips Read the summary first to understand its main idea. Identify the missing word type – noun, verb, or adjective. Scan the text for synonyms or paraphrases of the summary. Eliminate distractors that are mentioned but don’t answer the question