Understanding Flowcharts and Diagrams

Damon Bailey introduces flowchart and diagram completion questions for the IELTS reading test. He provides tips and strategies, such as reading instructions carefully, understanding the flowchart or diagram, and identifying keywords. Students are encouraged to practice with a downloadable PDF and check their answers with an answer key. The next lesson will cover short answer questions.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Writing essays for IELTS

• Flowchart and diagram completion questions

• Listening skills for IELTS

• Speaking practice for IELTS

What should you pay attention to when reading instructions for flowchart questions?

• The number of paragraphs

• The word limit

• The font size

• The color of the text

What is the first step in understanding a flowchart or diagram?

• Ignoring the instructions

• Reading the title or heading

• Filling in the gaps randomly

• Guessing the answers

What is a common feature of flowcharts and diagrams?

• They are always in paragraph form

• They contain complete sentences

• They summarize the reading passage

• They are always colorful

What should you do if you don't understand a flowchart?

• Guess the answers

• Read it carefully

• Ignore the instructions

• Skip it

What should you consider when identifying the type of word needed for a gap?

• The number of letters in the word

• The color of the word

• The type of word (e.g., noun, verb)

• The length of the word

Why is it important to highlight key words in the flowchart?

• To make the flowchart colorful

• To easily find answers in the passage

• To confuse other test-takers

• To decorate the page

How can synonyms help in finding answers in the reading passage?

• They confuse the reader

• They help locate similar ideas

• They are not useful at all

• They make the passage longer

What is the purpose of using paraphrasing in the reading passage?

• To make the passage longer

• To find answers more easily

• To confuse the reader

• To change the meaning

What should you do after finding the answer to a question?

• Change the answer

• Ignore the next question

• Stop the test

• Move on to the next question