IELTS Reading Tips: Who's Right About Skimming?

Jessica Beck discusses the importance of effective skimming strategies for IELTS reading. She critiques common bad advice, such as skimming for 3-5 minutes or going straight to questions, and emphasizes the need for a one-minute skim to understand the passage's gist before tackling questions. Timing and strategy are key to achieving a high score.

What is the main focus of the introduction section?

• The role of timing in IELTS exams

• The abundance of advice on IELTS reading strategies

• The importance of skimming in IELTS reading

• The best way to answer IELTS reading questions

Why is skimming for 3-5 minutes before looking at questions considered bad advice?

• It improves reading speed

• It is recommended by most tutors

• It leaves insufficient time to answer all questions

• It helps in understanding the passage better

What is the recommended time to spend on skimming according to the correct strategy?

• Three to five minutes

• Two minutes

• One minute

• No skimming is needed

What is the disadvantage of going straight to the questions without skimming?

• It helps in understanding the passage better

• It requires reading the questions multiple times

• It saves time

• It is the most efficient strategy

Why is it important to skim the passage before looking at the questions?

• To warm up the brain and understand the gist

• To avoid reading the passage

• To memorize the passage

• To save time for other sections