IELTS Reading: Types of Questions

The video, presented by Lizzie, an IELTS trainer, covers various question types in the IELTS reading test. It includes strategies for summary completion, multiple choice, true/false/not given, match the headings, labeling diagrams, match the information, names and ideas matching, table and flow chart completion, and sentence completion. The video emphasizes understanding the main idea, improving vocabulary, and practicing to excel in these question types.

What is the primary task in a summary completion question?

• Understanding each word in the passage

• Locating the information in the passage

• Memorizing the passage

• Writing a summary of the passage

In multiple choice questions, what is a useful strategy to find the correct answer?

• Guess randomly

• Select the first option

• Choose the longest option

• Eliminate incorrect options

What should you focus on in true/false/not given questions?

• The number of paragraphs

• The title of the passage

• The length of the passage

• The writer's opinions

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph in match the headings questions?

• By looking at the paragraph number

• By counting the number of words

• By checking the font size

• By reading the first and last lines

What is essential when labeling a diagram?

• Memorizing the diagram

• Locating the relevant paragraph

• Drawing the diagram yourself

• Ignoring the passage

In match the information questions, what can help you locate answers?

• Reading only the first paragraph

• Skipping paragraphs

• Underlining keywords

• Ignoring synonyms

What is a key strategy for matching names to statements?

• Reading only the last paragraph

• Highlighting the names in the passage

• Ignoring the names

• Guessing the answers

What is crucial for completing a table or flow chart?

• Ignoring the passage

• Finding the information in the passage

• Drawing your own chart

• Memorizing the table

What is a risk when predicting sentence endings?

• It saves time

• It is the only method

• It might be incorrect

• It is always correct

Why is it important to follow instructions in the IELTS reading test?

• To skip questions

• To confuse the examiner

• To ensure your answers are counted

• To make the test longer