One of the main difficulties experienced by candidates doing the IELTS Reading test is they do not have enough time to complete the test. It is, therefore, essential to read both efficiently and effectively.
There are a few main skills that you will need in order to do well in the IELTS Reading test. It is useful to apply the following hints for each passage that is given.
TIP #1: Previewing
(a) Study the passage by noting: titles, subheadings, illustrations, diagrams, any print in boldface or italics.
(b) Study key parts of the passage by skimming. Skimming is reading fast to get the gist or the general idea of the text. There are different techniques of doing skimming. You can run your eyes over the passage getting the general meaning, not stopping at words that you do not understand as this will slow you down. The important thing with skimming is speed. You could just read the title/heading, subheadings and illustrations if there are any.
Another way to skim is to just read the first paragraph which often focuses on the main idea. The first sentence of each paragraph is usually the topic sentence which expresses the key points of the paragraph. Generally, the concluding paragraph provides a summary of the given passage.
TIP #2: Skimming through the title/heading, subheadings and illustrations
An important part of “comprehending” a given passage or part of a passage (a paragraph) is to understand its theme. A theme is, in fact, the main idea or concept.
If a reader can locate and/or understand the theme or main idea, then comprehending the rest of the passage becomes a lot easier.
Comments:
one of the good idea but if you have video demonstartion how skimming is helpful on reading passage then it would be far better . Thank you
That seems to be easy to say so, but with the time given it’s hard to concentrate. It’d be more helpful to have a demo video on that subject. Thank you in advance
Hi, can anyone guide which test format is better? computer based or paper based. I personally feel paper based is better as you can view the hard copy easily. Scrolling the screen multiple times and that too getting stuck is quite daunting. The only drawback of paper based test is the writing test as you cant erase your sentences once written. I have to give the test but i am totally confused. Please someone guide who actually has experienced the test.
Both methods come with their own benefits and disadvantages but in all if you are able to give yourself a good enough practice on either one, you would be able to achieve your intended score. As the saying goes practice makes perfect... i chose computer base because it allowed me to be point focus and also be very careful...
Your comment that: 'The only drawback of paper based test is the writing test as you cant erase your sentences once written' is true but note before you write, ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS MINDFULLY BEFORE SCRIPTING THEM!
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How to find key words?
how to find key words ?
Identifying Keywords: Look for nouns, dates, names, and other key terms that are likely to be important in answering the questions.
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Skimming and scanning are indeed valuable techniques, but there are other strategies you can employ to enhance your performance. Like...
Identifying Keywords: Look for nouns, dates, names, and other key terms that are likely to be important in answering the questions.
Understanding Context: Rather than just finding specific information, strive to understand the context in which it appears.
Predict Answers: Before reading the questions, try to predict what the answers might be based on your understanding of the passage.
i would suggest not to skim , rather read once all context thoroughly and try to remember and understand the meaning of lines.