Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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Which IELTS Reading text type is typically the most academically complex?
Answer: Academic journal articles
IELTS Academic Reading passages are drawn from academic journals and books, making them the most complex text type on that test.
What does 'skimming' a passage mean?
Answer: Reading quickly to get a general sense of the content
Skimming involves reading rapidly to grasp the overall meaning or structure of a text without focusing on details.
On the Duolingo English Test, what type of reading task requires selecting all correct answers from a passage?
Answer: Interactive Reading
The Duolingo English Test's Interactive Reading task presents a passage and requires test-takers to identify all correct answer choices, which may be multiple.
A passage's 'tone' in reading comprehension refers to:
Answer: The author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject
Tone describes how the author feels about the subject, expressed through word choice and style, such as critical, neutral, or enthusiastic.
In language proficiency tests, 'cohesion' in a passage refers to:
Answer: The logical connection and flow between sentences and paragraphs
Cohesion describes how well a passage holds together through transitions, pronouns, and linking words that connect ideas across sentences.
Which question type asks a reader to match headings to paragraphs on the IELTS Reading section?
Answer: Matching Headings
Matching Headings questions on IELTS require test-takers to choose the best heading for each paragraph from a provided list.