In the 'Quartet of Skills' of the IELTS test, the Reading skill is considered a rather difficult part and takes up a lot of test-taking time for many candidates. To improve scores as well as accumulate effective test-taking strategies, choosing quality review books and practice materials plays an extremely important role.
In this article, IDP will introduce in detail the Basic IELTS Reading book, the lesson structure, effective test-taking strategies, as well as sample exercises to help you familiarize yourself with the test structure.
Overview of Basic IELTS Reading Book
Author
Basic IELTS Reading is a book focusing on developing Reading skills, part of the Basic IELTS series, and authored by Zhang Juan. This book was first published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press in 2010. In 2014, the book was introduced to Vietnam through Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House.
Book lesson structure
The Basic IELTS Reading book is divided into 3 main parts including:
Part 1: IELTS Reading Question Types and IELTS Reading Tips
Analysis of common question types in the IELTS Reading test, accompanied by tips and effective strategies for each different type of question.
Analysis and suggested strategies for each different type of question.
Part 2: IELTS Reading Practice
The practice section includes 13-14 exercises covering various question types such as Multiple choice, True/ False/ Not given, Matching Heading Questions, Sentence Completion helping you easily familiarize yourself with the test structure and improve your speed.
The exercises revolve around common question types that frequently appear in the IELTS Reading test.
Part 3: IELTS Answer Key
For those self-studying IELTS at home, the Answer Key is an essential part, helping you compare your answers and learn from the mistakes you've made.
The Answer Key provides you with answers for each type of question.
General review of the book Basic IELTS Reading
Advantages
The lectures are designed scientifically and are easy to understand, progressing gradually from easy to difficult. The lecture system helps readers to review easily, especially for those with elementary English knowledge.
In addition to detailed analysis of each question type, the Basic IELTS Reading book also suggests effective test-taking strategies to help you easily score full points in the test.
Limitations
As the book is written entirely in English, it may sometimes be a bit challenging for those at the elementary level. Readers can use a dictionary to accurately understand the meanings surrounding the test content, test-taking strategies, or tips.
Effective Guide to Using Books
When self-studying IELTS at home with the Basic IELTS Reading book, you can refer to the book based on the following suggestions:
In each lesson, whenever you move to a new knowledge section, review the knowledge from the previous sections. By reviewing the foundational knowledge, you will easily remember the information and learn how to systematize and connect different pieces of knowledge.
Practice each type of exercise in the order arranged in the book. Don't forget to complete the accompanying exercises as this is an important factor in helping you develop Reading skills, guessing the meaning of words through context, and different topics.
Take time to understand the meanings and learn the important vocabulary in the vocabulary note table provided at the end of each lesson.
Above is the detailed information about the Basic IELTS Reading book. We hope this article has provided you with the most useful information, helping you choose the appropriate Reading practice book for your own IELTS preparation journey.
Additionally, you can refer to IDP's existing IELTS preparation materials, including Masterclass webinars, Test preparation courses and tips from international IELTS experts. This will help you become familiar with the test structure, learn how to allocate time efficiently, helping you be as prepared as possible for the tests.
And when you're ready, register for IELTS with IDP today!