Q1) What exactly is in v3 and how is it different?

v3 is a new two-round bundle: two Listening, two Reading, two Writing, and two Speaking tests. Since this guide is Reading focused, your pack includes three assets that were not in v2. First, fresh passages that mirror authentic density and topic spread. Second, keys with proof phrases, short text snippets that justify each answer. Third, diagnostic flags beside every item so you can tag the reason for a miss such as locate issue, inference gap, or distractor trap. The idea is to make review objective and repeatable.

Q2) How should I schedule the two Reading mocks for maximum learning?

Use a two-sprint plan over 10 to 14 days.

• Day 1: Reading Mock A under full timing.
• Day 2: Deep review with the keys and proof phrases.
• Days 3 to 5: Drill by error type using short tasks, not full tests.
• Day 6: Mini passage rehearsal for the toughest question types.
• Day 7: Rest or light vocabulary mapping.
• Day 8: Reading Mock B under full timing.
• Day 9: Compare numbers and lock a final routine.
• Days 10 to 14: Optional recycle of one weak type per day.

Short, focused work wins. Do not stack two full tests on one day.

Q3) What timing split should I use inside each test?

Give 17 minutes to Passage 1, 20 minutes to Passage 2, and 23 minutes to Passage 3. Reserve 2 to 3 minutes inside each block for quick checks. If one question stalls for 60 seconds, mark it, guess with elimination, and move on. Momentum protects accuracy. The final two minutes of the whole section are for revisiting low-confidence marks only.

Q4) How do the answer keys and rationales help me learn instead of just confirm?

Every key in v3 is written to teach the path, not just the destination. You will see:

• Proof phrase: the exact 3 to 7 words in the passage that anchor the answer.
• Reason the distractor fails: a single detail such as scope, polarity, or time reference that breaks the tempting wrong option.
• Locate hint: a micro-map like Paragraph D, lines 3 to 6, so you learn where and why to search.

Use this triad to rebuild your process. Do not copy the right option and move on. Copy the proof phrase into your error log and say out loud the rule that killed the distractor.

Q5) What is the step-by-step routine for each passage?

Follow this 4-step loop.

1. Preview in 30 seconds: title, subheadings, first lines. Sketch a mental map of topics and shifts.
2. Question scan: group by type. Do fact checks first, park complex inference or paragraph headings for later.
3. Locate then read: find the right paragraph before deep reading. Read 3 to 5 lines around the likely proof.
4. Prove and mark confidence: answer only when you can circle a proof phrase. Tag H, M, or L next to it.

This loop prevents drift. It also trains your eye to treat the text as the only source of truth.

Q6) Can you show two quick examples of how the keys teach me to think?

Example A: True, False, Not Given
Statement: “The committee required all researchers to submit raw data.”
Text: “The committee recommended that researchers submit raw data.”
Key idea: required vs recommended. Polarity is different. Answer: False.
Proof phrase: “recommended that researchers submit.”

Example B: Matching headings
Paragraph C describes a theory and then rejects it due to new evidence. Two headings look close: “A new theory emerges” and “Reassessment of an earlier theory.”
Key idea: the function of the paragraph is evaluation and rejection, not invention. Answer: “Reassessment of an earlier theory.”
Proof phrase: “however, recent trials have shown… which undermines…”

Q7) How do I quantify progress between Mock A and Mock B?

Use four numbers:

• Locate time: average seconds to find the right paragraph. Target under 40 seconds by the second week.
• Low-confidence count: total L tags at the end. Aim to cut them by half between A and B.
• Type accuracy: percentage correct for headings, T F NG, matching info, and completion items. Improve the lowest two types first.
• Distractor resilience: how many times you chose an option that repeats keywords but flips meaning. Keep a running tally and patterns.

Numbers beat feelings. If the metrics improve, your score will follow.

Q8) What are the best short drills to insert between the two mocks?

• One-minute locate: pick any 8 questions. For each, you have 60 seconds to find the paragraph that contains the proof. No answering, just locating.
• Proof phrase copy: after answering a set of 10, write the exact phrase that proves each answer. If you cannot, the answer is shaky and should be rechecked.
• Distractor lab: collect three wrong options you chose. Write the tiny detail that breaks each one. Look for repeat errors like quantifiers or time references.
• Heading function checks: read first and last lines of a paragraph and state the function in 5 words such as contrast, cause, method, or result.

These drills take 15 to 25 minutes and fix the core skills that Reading actually tests.

Q9) How do I build a smart error log without wasting time?

Keep a slim table with five columns:

1. Question ID
2. Type such as heading, T F NG, matching names
3. Error reason such as locate, inference, distractor, vocabulary
4. Proof phrase from the passage
5. Fix action such as read last lines first or track quantifiers carefully

The log is not a diary. It is a launchpad for the next drill. If an item repeats across days, escalate that type first.

Q10) What reading strategies fail in real tests and how does v3 prevent them?

• Keyword hunting without function reading: you match repeated words but miss the role of the paragraph. v3 headings keys focus on function phrases like contrast and concession.
• Over-annotating: heavy underlining slows you down. v3 trains you to mark only the proof phrase.
• Answering from outside knowledge: you bring facts from memory. v3 rationales keep you inside the text with explicit proof.
• Skipping the review pass: you never revisit L tags. v3 time plan reserves minutes for a final confidence sweep.

Q11) How do I use the Listening, Writing, and Speaking tests to support Reading improvement?

Cross-train lightly. Listening teaches fast information mapping and attention to modifiers. Writing reinforces cohesion and overview language, which helps with summaries and paragraph functions. Speaking practice builds processing stamina so you can read dense passages without mental fatigue. Do not overspend time here. One short cross-drill per day is enough while the Reading sprint leads.

Q12) What does strong vocabulary work look like for Reading only?

Build a small topic bank after each mock. For every passage, capture 8 to 12 terms with a short definition and a sample collocation. Prioritize signal words that guide logic such as however, despite, consequently, and quantifiers such as most, several, a minority. These words change answer choices. Learning them pays off faster than long word lists.

Mini Case: Ayesha’s two-week sprint

Ayesha started at 25 correct on Mock A with 13 low-confidence answers. Her log showed locate issues and repeated mistakes on T F NG due to polarity flips. She ran one-minute locate daily, copied proof phrases for every review item, and did two small heading function checks each evening. On Mock B she reached 35 correct with 4 low-confidence answers. Her locate time dropped from 58 seconds to 36 seconds, and distractor picks fell from 7 to 2. The change came from proof-first reading, not from reading faster.

Quick Checklist for v3

Do

• Follow the 17-20-23 timing split.
• Mark confidence H M L as you answer.
• Copy a proof phrase during review for every item.
• Drill by type with one short drill per day.
• Track four numbers: locate time, L count, type accuracy, distractor resilience.

Avoid

• Heavy annotation that hides the one line that matters.
• Relying on memory or world knowledge.
• Spending more than 60 seconds stuck on one item.
• Skipping the comparison between Mock A and B.

Glossary

• Proof phrase: the small text chunk that justifies an answer.
• Locate time: seconds needed to find the right paragraph.
• Distractor: a wrong option that feels right because it repeats keywords.
• Polarity: positive vs negative wording that flips meaning in T F NG.
• Function reading: identifying what a paragraph does such as contrast or result.

Action Plan

1. Print the timing sheet and the v3 error log template.
2. Sit Mock A under strict timing and tag confidence on the page.
3. Review with the keys. Copy a proof phrase for every item, and write one fix action per error category.
4. Drill for three days with one-minute locate, proof phrase copy, and a small distractor lab.
5. Sit Mock B and compare the four numbers.
6. Write a one page routine for exam day. Keep it near your desk.

Use Full Mock Bundle v3 to practice like a researcher. Each answer must point to a line that proves it. Each improvement must appear in your numbers. That is how reading becomes reliable and your score climbs when it matters.