Reading.

Ah yes, the Reading paper.

We believe this might be our favorite paper. Want to know why? Because to us, it doesn't even feel like a test. It's as if the answers are handed to us within the paper itself. All we need to do is read the questions attentively and locate the answers in the text. It's straightforward, yet challenging!


There's not much else to do for preparation, aside from actually reading and broadening our vocabulary. That's why we recommend reviewing past IB papers and thoroughly studying the vocabulary list. See resources below.

Tips and Tricks.

We're excited to share our most effective strategies for the reading paper to help you achieve the 7 you deserve, so keep reading!


Most importantly, it's crucial to read the questions first. This cannot be stressed enough. When your reading time begins, quickly review the title of the text and then immediately dive into the questions. This approach not only prepares you for what to look for while reading but also provides hints about the text. After reviewing all the questions, return to the first one and search for its answer within the text. Follow this method for each question, and you should finish with ample time to spare. Our second tip is to thoroughly understand the WH questions, which can be found on the vocabulary page. It's vital not to mix these up, as doing so could lead to answering the questions incorrectly. The number of times students have lost easy marks by confusing their WH words is too high to count.

Reading Resources.