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READING

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We have looked at three skillsReading is the most difficultOver 70% of candidates think it is the most difficultWhy?

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How long for reading paper?

How many readings?

How many questions?

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How long do you have to copy words on to answer sheet?

What are the readings about?

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What is difficult is the length of the examThree textsTotal length up to 2500 words!Only one hourTo read and answer 40 questions

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Tests time managementHow you readIf you read every wordThink about every sentence You will not finish the test.

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You don’t have to understand the readingYou MUST understand the questionGo to the questions first.

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TOP TIPSTry to warm upRead as much as you canInternetNewspapers and books

IELTS SeminarHow many do you need to get right?Not always the same, but approximately:

Band 5 15Band 6 23Band 7 30Band 8 35

IELTS SeminarHow to get extra marks?Use your time well.20 minutes each textDon’t spend too much time on any question. If you don’t know – move on.Write answers straight on answer sheet

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Reading skillsPredictionActivate your knowledgeUse pictures etc

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Skimming and scanningSkimming for gistScanning to find specific information

IELTS SeminarTopic sentencesUsually the first sentence in the paragraph.Gives you the main idea for that paragraphNot always!

IELTS SeminarTopic sentences can help you make a map of the reading.What information is in each paragraphYou know where to look

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TOP TIPUnderstand the questionsKey word strategyKnow the types of questions

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Many different questionsList on handoutTrue, false, not givenHow to do this?

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True – this idea is what is in the textFalse – this contradicts the textNot given – this is not answeredHarder to find something that is not there

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Top TipRemember that the answers are in order.

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If you don’t know the answer what do you do?

GUESS