IELTS Reading Strategy: Why you Must Skim

The video tutorial explains a strategy for answering matching sentence halves questions. It emphasizes the importance of skimming the text, identifying keywords, and using a step-by-step approach to find and match answers. The tutorial also highlights the need for practice and confidence in applying the strategy effectively.

What is the first step in tackling matching sentence halves questions?

• Guess the answers based on intuition.

• Write down all possible answers.

• Underline keywords in the possible answers.

• Read the entire text thoroughly.

Why is it important to underline keywords in the possible answers?

• To ensure you remember them for future tests.

• To make the text look colorful.

• To help in quickly identifying them while scanning the text.

• To confuse other test-takers.

What should you do after finding the keywords in the text?

• Skip to the next question.

• Read the sentence containing the keywords carefully.

• Underline more keywords.

• Read the entire paragraph.

What is the final step in the matching sentence halves strategy?

• Discuss the answers with a friend.

• Write a summary of the text.

• Read the complete sentence to ensure it makes sense.

• Submit the answers immediately.

What is recommended to improve speed and confidence in answering these questions?

• Practice regularly and time yourself.

• Practice with a group of friends.

• Avoid practicing to save time.

• Only practice when you feel like it.