Vital IELTS Reading Strategy: Scanning

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of skimming to grasp the main idea before tackling questions. It outlines two skimming techniques: underlining the first two lines of each paragraph or highlighting keywords. The tutorial advises using common sense, suggesting reading the first three lines for longer paragraphs. The focus is on enhancing reading comprehension and efficiency.

What is the primary purpose of skimming before answering questions?

Describe the two options provided for skimming paragraphs.

Why is it suggested to underline the first two lines of each paragraph?

What should you focus on when underlining keywords during skimming?

What is the general rule regarding the number of lines to skim in a paragraph?