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The two most important reading skills for the IELTS Academic Reading test are skimming and scanning. These techniques allow you to process long academic passages quickly and locate specific information without reading every word. Mastering both is essential for Band 7+.
Skimming is the technique of reading a passage quickly to get the general idea — the main topic, the writer's overall argument, and the structure of the text. When you skim, you are not trying to understand every detail. You are building a mental map of the passage.
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