The IELTS Reading section tests your ability to understand complex texts from journals, books, and magazines. "Complementary Medicine" (often discussed alongside alternative medicine) is a perfect fit for the exam because:
A major issue students face is practicing with poor-quality PDFs. Many files circulating online have:
Using these can actually hurt your score because they teach you to look for the wrong clues. The IELTS Reading section tests your ability to
Complete the summary below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage.
The use of complementary medicine has increased in Western nations. One reason is a wish for more (10) ___________ over personal health. However, evidence varies. While some therapies are supported by (11) ___________, many herbal products lack proper testing. Patients should be aware of potential risks, including dangerous (12) ___________ with prescription drugs. The emerging model of (13) ___________ medicine seeks to safely combine the best of both conventional and complementary approaches. Using these can actually hurt your score because
Based on the passage above, complete the following questions.
Authentic PDFs cite the original Cambridge book or an official source (e.g., “Adapted from IELTS Cambridge 14, Test 3”). Avoid PDFs that say “Source: Unknown.” Based on the passage above, complete the following questions
Check answer keys – Many free PDFs have errors. Cross-check with this review.
Practice active reading – Before answering, underline:
Time yourself – 20 minutes max for passage + 13–14 questions.
Common traps to avoid: