IELTS Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

In a sentence-completion task, what limit usually applies to your answer?

Accepted Answer

A specified maximum number of words, such as 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'

Answer

Completion tasks state a strict word limit that must be followed or the answer is marked wrong.

Question 2

If the instruction says 'ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER', which answer is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

'1990'

Answer

'1990' alone respects the one-word-and/or-a-number limit, whereas the others exceed it.

Question 3

What does 'skimming' a passage help you achieve?

Accepted Answer

Getting the general idea and structure quickly

Answer

Skimming gives a fast overview of the passage's main ideas and organization.

Question 4

In matching-information questions, what are you typically asked to do?

Accepted Answer

Find which paragraph contains a specific piece of information

Answer

Matching-information tasks require locating which paragraph holds a given detail or example.

Question 5

Why should you transfer answers carefully onto the answer sheet in the paper test?

Accepted Answer

No extra transfer time is given, and spelling/grammar errors lose marks

Answer

Unlike Listening, Reading gives no extra transfer time, and misspelled answers are marked incorrect.

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