Vital IELTS Reading Strategy II: Skimming

The video tutorial discusses the reading strategy of scanning, essential for IELTS preparation. It highlights the importance of scanning to quickly find answers in the reading section, which consists of three passages with 40 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The tutorial explains the scanning technique, which involves letting your eyes drift over the text to find specific information like names and numbers. It also provides a practice activity using newspaper articles to enhance scanning speed and comprehension. The tutorial emphasizes the need for clear strategies to save time during the exam.

Why is scanning considered a crucial strategy for the IELTS reading section?

• It is the only strategy needed for the exam.

• It allows you to find answers quickly due to time constraints.

• It improves vocabulary.

• It helps in understanding the text deeply.

What is the primary focus when using the scanning technique?

• Summarizing each paragraph.

• Reading every word carefully.

• Looking for specific information like names and numbers.

• Understanding the main idea of the text.

Which of the following is NOT a parallel expression for 'school'?

• Library

• University

• College

• Academics

What is the first step in the practical scanning activity using a newspaper article?

• Summarize the article.

• Highlight all the verbs.

• Print out the article.

• Read the article thoroughly.

What should you do after circling names and numbers in the scanning activity?

• Write a summary of the article.

• Read the sentences containing them and understand their importance.

• Read the entire article.

• Ignore them and move on.