Week 1: Analyzing Weaknesses and Building Foundations

Day 1-2: Review Test Experience
– Reflect on the previous test experience, focusing on Parts 3 and 4.  
– Identify specific challenges, such as time management, vocabulary gaps, or difficulty in understanding complex texts.

Day 3-4: Diagnostic Assessment
– Take a practice test focusing on Parts 3 and 4.  
– Analyze results to identify recurring errors and patterns in incorrect answers.

Day 5-7: Strengthening Vocabulary and Context Understanding
– Create a targeted vocabulary list based on words and phrases found in past tests.  
– Practice understanding context by reading articles and identifying key points and arguments.

Week 2: Improving Comprehension and Critical Thinking

Day 8-10: Deep Reading for Information 
– Practice reading articles from various subjects (science, history, economics) to improve comprehension.  
– Focus on extracting main ideas, supporting details, and factual information.

Day 11-12: Analyzing Author’s Viewpoints
– Read opinion pieces, editorials, and essays to practice identifying the author’s viewpoint and tone.  
– Summarize the main arguments and supporting evidence.

Day 13-14: Critical Thinking Exercises
– Engage in exercises that involve comparing and contrasting different viewpoints.  
– Practice identifying biases and assumptions in written texts.

Week 3: Focused Practice on Parts 3 and 4

Day 15-17: Practice with Part 3 – Reading for Information
– Work on sample questions and passages specific to Part 3.  
– Practice summarizing information and answering comprehension questions.

Day 18-20: Practice with Part 4 – Reading for Viewpoints 
– Focus on passages that present multiple viewpoints.  
– Practice answering questions that require understanding differing perspectives and evaluating arguments.

Day 21: Review and Self-Assessment
– Review progress and evaluate improvement in understanding Parts 3 and 4.  
– Reflect on strategies that have been most effective.

Week 4: Full-Length Tests and Strategy Refinement

Day 22-24: Timed Practice Tests
– Take full-length reading tests under timed conditions, focusing on Parts 3 and 4.  
– Implement strategies developed during practice sessions.

Day 25-26: Error Analysis and Strategy Adjustment
– Review incorrect answers to understand and learn from mistakes.  
– Adjust strategies based on test performance and feedback.

Day 27-28: Final Preparation and Relaxation
– Review key strategies and vocabulary.  
– Engage in relaxation techniques to reduce test anxiety and boost confidence.

Additional Tips

– Reading Diverse Materials: Read a variety of texts, such as newspapers, journals, and books, to enhance comprehension skills and exposure to different viewpoints.
– Discussion Groups: Join or form a study group to discuss and debate different topics, enhancing understanding of viewpoints.
– Professional Guidance: Consider engaging with a tutor or attending a workshop focused on Parts 3 and 4 for tailored support.
– Mind Mapping: Use mind maps to visually organize information and viewpoints, which can aid in understanding complex texts.