{"id":25646413,"date":"2026-05-12T13:57:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25646413"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:27:52","slug":"how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"How to score 6.5 in IELTS reading?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03bc2e4b9e6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03bc2e4b9e6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Understanding_IELTS_Reading_Band_65\" >Understanding IELTS Reading Band 6.5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Key_Skills_Needed_to_Score_65\" >Key Skills Needed to Score 6.5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Step_by_Step_Strategy_to_Score_65\" >Step by Step Strategy to Score 6.5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Common_Mistakes_That_Reduce_Your_Score\" >Common Mistakes That Reduce Your Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Best_Daily_Practice_Plan_for_a_65_Score\" >Best Daily Practice Plan for a 6.5 Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Tips_to_Improve_Reading_Speed\" >Tips to Improve Reading Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Recommended_Resources\" >Recommended Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-score-6-5-in-ielts-reading\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>IELTS reading test is difficult because the passages are long and the time is short. But, it is not about being a genius; it is about using the right method. To score 6.5 on IELTS reading, you need 27 to 29 correct answers out of 40. You can get this score by practicing three skills: skimming for the main idea, scanning for keywords, and managing your 60 minutes wisely in three passages.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need only 27 correct answers for a 6.5 band. This means you can get 13 answers wrong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed alone does not help. Accuracy matters more. Focus on finding answers correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skimming and scanning are your two most powerful tools. Learn them separately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management is simple: 20 minutes per passage. Do not skip this rule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most lost points come from small mistakes, not hard questions. Avoid them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_IELTS_Reading_Band_65\"><\/span><b>Understanding IELTS Reading Band 6.5<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25646417 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Understanding IELTS Reading Band 6.5\" width=\"604\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-750x501.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/girl-sitting-table-reading-flipping-page-1140x761.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IELTS reading test has 40 questions. Each correct answer gives you one mark. Band 6.5 requires 27 to 29 correct answers. This is the information published in the official IELTS scoring guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students think they need perfect English. That is wrong. You can miss 13 questions and still get a 6.5. This changes everything. You do not need to understand every word. You need to find enough correct answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The balance between accuracy and speed decides your score. Going fast leads to careless errors. Going slow leaves questions unanswered. The sweet spot is steady work. Answer what you know. Skip what is taking too long. Come back later if time allows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/explore\/ielts-free-online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Entri\u2019s free IELTS courses!!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Skills_Needed_to_Score_65\"><\/span><b>Key Skills Needed to Score 6.5<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot guess your way to a 6.5. You need four specific skills. Practice each one separately before combining them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Skimming and Scanning<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skimming means reading fast to get the main idea. Do not read every word. Look at the first sentence of each paragraph. Look at headings and subheadings. Do this in 60 seconds per passage. You will know where topics live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanning means searching for one piece of information. You scan for a name, a date, or a keyword from the question. Your eyes move quickly down the page. Stop when you see the word or its synonym. This is how you find answers without reading everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vocabulary Improvement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS reading loves synonyms. The question rarely uses the same word as the passage. For example, the passage might say &#8220;increase&#8221; but the question says &#8220;rise.&#8221; If you only search for &#8220;increase,&#8221; you will miss the answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn common word pairs. Make a list of ten synonyms every day. Write the sentence from your practice test. Review this list every morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Time Management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have 60 minutes for three passages. Do the math. That is 20 minutes per passage. When 20 minutes end, move to the next passage. Even if you are not finished. Unanswered questions get zero marks. But a rushed last passage might get you 10 correct answers instead of zero.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understanding Question Types<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS has many question types. Multiple choice. True False Not Given. Matching headings. Sentence completion. Summary fill in the blanks. Each type requires a different approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn one type at a time. Spend two days on True False Not Given alone. Learn the difference between False and Not Given. This is where most students fail. False means the passage says the opposite. Not Given means the passage does not mention it at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_Step_Strategy_to_Score_65\"><\/span><b>Step by Step Strategy to Score 6.5<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25646418 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Step by Step Strategy to Score 6.5\" width=\"638\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portrait-young-student-studying-university-library-education-lifestyle-concept-_1_-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these five steps in order. Do not skip any step. Each one builds on the last.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Master Skimming and Scanning Together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start every passage with skimming. Read the title. Read the first sentence of each paragraph. Look at any bold words, numbers, or names. Stop after one minute. Now you know where to find things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then read the first question. Pull out one keyword. A keyword is a name, a number, or an unusual word. Common words like &#8220;is&#8221; or &#8220;have&#8221; are not keywords. Scan the passage for that keyword. When you find it, read the sentences around it. That is where the answer lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Practice Question Types Daily<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take full tests every day. That wastes time. Instead, practice one question type each day. Monday is True False Not Given. Tuesday is matching headings. Wednesday is multiple choice. Thursday is sentence completion. Friday is a full passage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Cambridge books for this practice. Their question styles match the real test. Other books are not always accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Improve Vocabulary Smartly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a small notebook. Divide it into two columns. Left column for words you see in passages. Right column for synonyms of those words. Review this notebook for ten minutes every night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on academic words. IELTS reading uses words from the Academic Word List. These words appear across all tests. Words like &#8220;analyze,&#8221; &#8220;significant,&#8221; &#8220;method,&#8221; and &#8220;factor.&#8221; Learn 20 of these each week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Manage Time Effectively<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a timer for every practice session. For the first week, give yourself 25 minutes per passage. That is forgiving. Each week, reduce the time by one minute. After five weeks, you will do 20 minutes easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the real test, wear a watch. Not a smart watch. A simple analog watch. Start it at the beginning of each passage. When the minute hand moves four numbers (20 minutes), move on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Avoid Common Mistakes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most mistakes are not about hard questions. They are about small errors. Writing the wrong letter. Choosing True when the answer is Not Given. Spelling a word wrong when the question asks you to copy from the passage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the instructions twice. If the instruction says &#8220;write one word only,&#8221; do not write two words. If it says &#8220;choose two letters,&#8221; do not choose three. These rules sound simple. But stress makes people ignore them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/explore\/ielts-free-online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Entri\u2019s free IELTS courses!!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_That_Reduce_Your_Score\"><\/span><b>Common Mistakes That Reduce Your Score<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25646419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Common Mistakes That Reduce Your Score\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/customer-service-curly-brunette-young-man-office-suit-red-tie-with-laptop-can-cross-_1_-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing mistakes is as important as knowing strategies. Here are the five biggest traps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending too much time on one question. You have about 90 seconds per question. If you do not find the answer by then, guess and move on. Choose the same letter every time you guess. This gives you a 25 percent chance on multiple choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring keywords. Students often scan for the exact word from the question. But the passage uses a synonym. Always think of one synonym before you scan. Ask yourself, &#8220;What is another way to say this?&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not checking spelling. On answer sheets, spelling errors count as wrong answers. Even if you found the right information. Copy words exactly as they appear in the passage. Pay attention to singular and plural forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guessing without logic. A random guess is better than no answer. But a logical guess is better than a random one. Cross out options you know are wrong. Then guess from the remaining choices. This improves your odds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing answers on the wrong line. This mistake hurts the most. You find the right answer. You write it in the wrong number box. Everything after that shifts. Check your answer numbering every three questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Daily_Practice_Plan_for_a_65_Score\"><\/span><b>Best Daily Practice Plan for a 6.5 Score<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plan takes two hours per day. Do it for four weeks. You will see improvement by week two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Morning session (30 minutes)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take one passage from a Cambridge book. Spend 20 minutes answering questions. Spend 10 minutes checking your answers. Do not just mark correct or wrong. Write down why you got it wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Afternoon session (20 minutes)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn 10 new vocabulary words. Write each word with its synonym. Write one sentence from a real passage that uses the word. Read these sentences out loud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening session (10 minutes)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review mistakes from the morning. Group them by type. Are they all True False Not Given errors? Or time management errors? Focus your next day on that one error type.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekend session (60 minutes)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take one full reading test. Time yourself for 60 minutes straight. Do not stop between passages. After finishing, score your test. If you score below 27 correct, repeat the same test next weekend. Do not move to a new test until you pass 27.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Improve_Reading_Speed\"><\/span><b>Tips to Improve Reading Speed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed comes from practice, not tricks. Do these three things every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read newspapers or articles daily. Choose The Guardian or BBC News online. They use academic English. Read one article every morning. Do not stop to look up words. Try to understand the main idea only. This builds skimming skill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid translating in your head. Translating slows you down. Train your brain to think in English. Read a sentence. Then close your eyes and say what it means in simple English. Do not say it in your native language first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice timed tests every weekend. Time pressure changes how you read. You will feel stressed. That is good. Practice feeling that stress at home. Then on test day, it will feel normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Resources\"><\/span><b>Recommended Resources<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use these materials only. Other books will waste your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge IELTS books (numbers 10 through 19) are the only official practice tests. The question styles match the real exam exactly. Buy used copies to save money. The content does not change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official IELTS website has free sample questions for each type. Use these when you practice one question type at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Council Road to IELTS offers free online mock tests. Sign up with your email. The tests are shorter than real ones but good for quick practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple timer app on your phone works better than complex apps. Set it for 20 minutes. Do not use apps that claim to teach reading strategies. Most of them are wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/explore\/ielts-free-online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Entri\u2019s free IELTS courses!!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IELTS reading scores are 6.5. It is not luck. It is following a system. Follow this system: \u201cSkip first. Scan for keywords.\u201d Spend 20 minutes on each passage. Learn synonyms every day. Recheck mistakes every night.<\/p>\n<p>Most students fail because they take too many full tests. You are wasting your time and money. Concentrate on one skill at a time. Work on True False Not Given before moving on to matching headings. Work on accuracy first. Speed comes later.<\/p>\n<p>The plan in this guide works. It requires two hours of work each day for four weeks, or 56 hours total. If you had to choose between months of unfocused study and weeks of intense work, you would choose the latter.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s a great day to start. Open a Cambridge book and time yourself for 20 minutes on one passage. Find your mistakes. Write them down. Tomorrow, make a fix. Repeat. In four weeks, you will be confident walking into the test center with your 6.5. Know exactly what to do.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IELTS reading test is difficult because the passages are long and the time is short. But, it is not about being a genius; it is about using the right method. To score 6.5 on IELTS reading, you need 27 to 29 correct answers out of 40. 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