IELTS Academic Reading Passage 1 Strategy
IELTS Academic Reading Passage 1 is often the most accessible text — bank marks here in ~17–18 minutes so Passage 3 does not steal time.
Hub: Cambridge IELTS reading practice · Cambridge IELTS online tests
Passage 1 habits
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Finish with 1–2 min review | Spending 25 min and starving P3 |
| Rotate question types | Assuming P1 is always easy |
Cambridge sets
Track P1 raw score per book — if weak, drill T/F/NG and gap fill. Academic tips.
Frequently asked questions
Always easiest?
Usually — but treat timing seriously anyway.
P1 question types?
Often T/F/NG, headings, or gap-fill — varies by test.
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