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Reading Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. In IELTS Reading, what does a 'True/False/Not Given' question test?

    Answer: Whether a statement agrees with, contradicts, or is absent from the text

    True/False/Not Given checks if a factual statement matches, opposes, or is simply not mentioned in the passage.

  2. What is the key difference between 'Not Given' and 'False'?

    Answer: 'False' contradicts the text; 'Not Given' lacks any information to judge

    'False' requires the text to actively contradict the statement, while 'Not Given' means the text says nothing about it.

  3. Which technique helps you quickly find a specific name or date in a passage?

    Answer: Scanning

    Scanning involves moving your eyes rapidly to locate specific details like names, numbers, or dates.

  4. In 'Yes/No/Not Given' questions, what are you evaluating?

    Answer: The writer's claims, views, or opinions

    Yes/No/Not Given questions assess whether statements match the writer's expressed opinions or claims.

  5. When matching headings to paragraphs, what should you focus on?

    Answer: The main idea or central theme of each paragraph

    Heading-matching tasks require identifying the overall main idea of each paragraph.

  6. How much time should you ideally spend on each of the three IELTS Academic Reading passages?

    Answer: About 20 minutes per passage

    With 60 minutes total for three passages, roughly 20 minutes each is the standard pacing.

  7. Why is it risky to spend too long on one difficult question?

    Answer: It leaves less time for easier questions you could answer correctly

    Lingering on hard items wastes time you could use to secure marks on easier questions.