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CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THE TEST
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The IELTS test has two forms: the Academic test (or
module) and the general training test (or module). The
module that you take depends on the reason that you are
taking it for, In general, the academic module is for those

people who are trying to gain entry onto undergraduate or
postgraduate education courses or for professional reasons
The general training module is for those people who wish to
join some kinds of vocational or training courses, secondary
schools or for immigration purposes.
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situations to test whether a candidate would survive in
English speaking social and academic environments. For
example, part 2 of the speaking section asks candidates to
talk, after | minute's preparation, for 1 10 2 minutes on a
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given general topic.

This would test General Training

candidates to see if they could give a “work related

presentation” to fellow work colleagues and would test

Acudemie candidates if they can give a "university style

presentation" to fellow students, It tests whether candidates

have the English language capability to perform these tasks
under some kind of pressure.

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listening and
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Academic and General Training
into four parts: reading, writing,
The listening and speaking tests are
the academic and general training

modules but the reading and writing tests are different.

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This is a 1 hour test in 3 sections with 40 questions based on

I reading text per section. The length of the Academic
reading test will be between 2000 and 2500 words
Candidates are given a question paper and an answer paper.
They may write on the question paper but they may not
Temove it from the test room after the test. All answers must
be put onto the reading answer sheet before the end of the
hour - there is no extra time afler the | hour set for the
academic reading test for the transfer of answers to the
answer paper.
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subject. All reading passage topics will be of general

academic interest. At least one text will contain a logical
argument. One text may include a diagram, graph or
illustration. If there are any words or terms of a specialist
technical nature, which candidates would not be expected to

know, then a short glossary will be provided

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The academic writing test is of1 hour duration. Candidates
are required to do 2 tasks.

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The academic writing task 1 asks the candidate to describe
in his or her own words factual information given to the
candidate in pictorial form(s). The pictorial form(s) could be
a line graph, a bar chart, a pie chart, a table or a picture

describing a process. There could be a combination of these
input forms.
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Candidates

must

write

a minimum

of

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The academic writing task 2 asks the candidate to write an
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minute in order to prepare

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The IELTS academic speaking test is the same for both the

academic

and general training modules.

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for his talk and is provided

with
some paper and a pencil in order
to make some brief note

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conducted with I examiner and 1 candidate,
The academic

speaking test is recorded. The academic speaking test
is
divided
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cxaminer asks a series of questions of 2 topics of general
interest.
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academic and the general training modules. ‘The candidates
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of 40

words. Candidates are given a question paper and an answer

questions) and will last for about 30 minutes with an extra

10 minutes at the end to transfer answers to the answer
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1 or more reading texts per section. The length of the

tape will be played once only. The listening test is in four
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Questions types that you will see will usually come from the
following list:

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general training reading test for the transfer of answers to

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short answer

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final full or half band along with details of the
nationality, first language and date of birth. The

9 bands correspond to a series of descriptions that relates to

the candidate's English ability at that level. These band
descriptors for the IELTS results are as follows:
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HINTS

immediate necds, He/She has great difficulty understanding

1- Become familiar with the test as carly as possible.

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4- Use your study time efficiently. Study when you are
fresh and, after you have planned a timetable, make sure

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the same weight. Study cach skill carefully and spend
more time on the skills in which you feel you are weak.

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with you to the
Have everything ready that you need to take

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, test number,
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before the exam

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take several minutes to replace. Check
exactly what articles you need. Set your

alarm clock the night before or arrange a wake-up call. :

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THE

TEST

Most students at the test will feel nervous. This is quite

terms of
normal. In fact, it can actually be quite helpful in
motivation.

you alert and help you

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to focus.

level,
The aim is for you to try to perform at your optimum

In contrast, high levels of anxiety can affect a student's
performance.
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‘The examination room should be suitable for testing, that is,

the lighting, ventilation and temperature should be
appropriate. If you are uncomfortable because of any of

center. You
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and to show
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so you
your passport before you enter the examination room
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must arrive at the time specified by your test

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to rush.

these factors or if there is some other problem, such as not

being able to hear the recording of the Listening Module,

make sure you ask the person in charge to do something
about it. For example, you may ask to change seats.
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Final

IELTS

has

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been accepted as the standard

international

test

system for English language proficiency by a whole range
of institutions. These include the majority of all education
establishments operating in English in Australia, Canada,

the UK and New Zealand. US educational institutions are
also now starting to use it. Many international immigration

services also use the TELTS as well as various professional

organizations including the British and Australian Medical
Councils and the UK Ministry of Defense.

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‘The academic reading module takes 60 minutes.

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The questions do not test you knowledge of English.

your

ability

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written English text.

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The reading test is considered by many to be the most

difficult part of IELTS. You have to read 3 long sections,
each with multiple paragraphs, and answer 40 questions (13

to 14 per section). Unlike the listening test, no extra time is
given at the end to transfer your answers to the answer
shect. Time can be a major constraint since you only have

finish the test.

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The key to doing well in this part is practice. Read

newspapers, magazines and books. Try and improve your
reading skills and speed. Practice answering many similar

reading tests.

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The most important thing to understand is that the test docs

not assess your comprehension of the paragraphs, It does
not test how well you have understood the passage.
It tests

specific skills called scanning and skimming.
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Scanning is what one does, for example, when looki
ng for a
phone number in a directory. You know the
specific

information you are looking for and you go down the page

quickly to find it. This technique is used when answering
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questions such as multiple-choice and matching.

You

scan

the passage to quickly find the information mentioned in the
question. Once you

find it, you get the answer from the

passage and write it against the question.
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Aahi) pe poe

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Skimming refers to reading a paragraph quickly to get an
idea of what it is about, without trying to understand its

details. This technique is part of the initial reading (see

below). It can be modified (reading a little slower) to answer

"provide headings for the paragraphs", "In which paragraph

does this information

appear in the text?"

views" type of questions.

ASS

›

all 5 Si Ai as gd

i 5 pel 8

and

"clea

"Author's

polled pacts

te Se gt Ab hell obey Leh
a3 O2: lee
Uh ciel3b Saad ofS) Lge CD sat eons ol yal Sar (igh Le el)

La cụ gì! cèc, spect:

Z2

ALG

HAY)

ye Ge

SI (LE

1.
ố we IEC jl

The sections get progressively more difficult. Aim to spend

about 15 to17 minutes on Section 1, 20 minutes on Section

2 and 23 to 25 minutes on Section 3. If possible, keep some

Spare time to check your answers,

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mi.

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Sy Sa +

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It would be better if you first read all the questions quickly

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to get an idea of what type of information

is required and

whether scanning or skimming (or a combination of the
two) is called for. As you read the questions, use a pencil to
underline

names,

important information such as dates,

places and

As soon as you find an answer, write it against the questi
‘on the question paper. It is not always a good idea to tf

answering questions in the order in which they are asked,

Che slaall gl pclae

cha gleadl Bo) Spc

Ua yhd qa ALY! Sef ell joke sl lil sais) (ives al Can)

wlan OSLYL, eh sll ie Legal Sols gle! cans

Once you are through with reading all the questions, skim

over the text and underline / mark important parts. If you
see any information relating to the questions, mark
it
straight away. You may even be able to answer
some

questions as you read.

——=
—= pall nie ALLY)

Gel ee ALLY He GIS OL glee ơi ăn nứa g
Bel sill ott ALLY Ga lal ye 225 6

du ác»
Answer the questions one by one with the help of the

underlined parts of the text. Having read the text
once, you
will find it easy to reach specific information by
scanning.

Leta Sees SI le dell GY
ol Spa
Genels
Ge aif apt 5.

The answc:

the questions.

a) aes

usually appear in the text in the same order as
That is, the answer to question 4 will

be

earlier in the text than the answer to question 5.
This need

not always
be true.
Sad
ye el gl ALY) a
dls uel)
MAY olla! AG Wade,

Sete

CA

ad iy a
30

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Read the instructions for each question very carefully. If th

question

specifies

that you

must

not use more

than

thr

words in your answer, stick to three words
Mi dig le Gb là AQUe: GLAS Y) pludl 5 aud Us Slag lA

i HS ash Alay!
pele Kis =8

2S 2d

The toughest questions are the True/False/Not given an
Yes/No/Not given ones. Practice doing these questions ti
you are confident. Make sure you do not answer True/Fall

for a Yes/No question and vice versa, Such an answer wi

be considered wrong and fetch no marks.

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ye

ila! yas lie Is a

ALLY) got ALLY) Gaal
GÌ đi ably Sie
ys fen) (Mab) Sha xế, Nand
NE Se aly Boley Letts ened ois ALY) all a cea

Glial San

(Y/ pa) Clg! cary

OY

owas LY

Dao — na an... s5
số
Do not get stuck on any one question, If you can't get th
answer, move on. You can always come back later,

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=
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aoe

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[f you are asked to complete with up to three words, try to

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think ofa general word.

DIFFERENT

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How to appreach summary completion questions ?

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sO

Useful hints :

Check the instructions to find the word limit. It is usually

one / two or three words — always keep this in mind.

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Boley hs Le Sale VgelaSil
wolls
tile bail tia 635

Also checkif you can use a word / phrase more than once.

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l
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ae
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Be careful with any grammatical changes.
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When you put the answers in the answer sheet check the
spelling is correct.

t

clog of Ga 83 ALAY) day gle SHLLg) east Lisi

at aa time, time,
one e at
vords/phras
insert the words/phrases
Read the islist andid inser

isolating the relevant grammar. This helps you to see if the
items are correct and fill the other blanks.

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Work out the grammar needed to fill in each space.

Baalye ged he Bye J Ads Ld LSU x4 gà 2 (2461 22218 8)
Yel Rane Dis) Gus |] Le ka ee ole hela

Use collocation ofwords and ideas where possible to predict

The following is a suitable technique :

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the text and match your words with words in the

passage.

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qc

con

all

le 5b Gl a

ll sell
23 Ki

the answer and then check the text.

Bday sợi „

đ2eL-il -K»¿ 2H WIS NL ISiiy GUS are pail

ca) Gai zs

Try to predict the answer by giving your own word. It is
easier to match your own word than an empty space.

ce Sea oh Del yak
Oh Seg Lae Sa

Antal LAS lsk1xb SLY coll ee gill Jl

oh Ga Vg SS

ye ll

tla

Lái dadpha

The more aware you are of the general idea of the

closer your answer will be.

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lil 3+

text, the

ANY) 2 Ga CUS LS pill Cabal 3 SIL) ey gle cS LS

AMA cle) a) ALS LS ;

1 YSkS! Say Sagbe Uy je oh Lads

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Read the instructions carefully. Remember

that every

IELTS test is different. Make sure that you read the

instructions carefully even if you have practiced
Ậ
is

type of question before.

the

Crepe

a Se halide

oath

es Lái

Decide which section of the text the summary covers
+ 2l

„all yo saslall al Li Gale jal! cos

Read the summary, referring to the list of words each

time you reach a gap. Select one or more possible

Teleyant sections of the text,

Read your completed summary quickly to check that it

makes sense.

te de joes 5 pS) 8 ps yeaa

ls hall 9 Ait) so số

bes

ool 9! Ayatt

Distinguish between the two types of words used:
information specific to the paragraph and organizing
words

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ở

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na...
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call

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lle ata 41⁄xÍ we ales Ais

Technique 1: analyze the grammar and vocabulary in
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seems correct. Confirm your choice by referring to the
esl

3 GAIAM

the headings :

words from the list to fill each gap. Reject any
words
that do not fit grammatically. even if the mean
ing
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How to handle matching headings to paragraphs ?

Organizing words like plural countable words are
common,
@g. causes, reason, advantages, drawbacks, diffi
culties,
responses, problems, effects. solutions, factors,
dangers, etc.
Learn to recognize how

aware of similar words,

these are expressed

in a text. Be

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—=
~seyoe sol By

jal

lbuyiz

JesYN — al
al — J gt

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ey

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hy oc) fall JN 2á LAI2t Ge
ae

2

A paragraph can be organized around uncounta
ble words:

~damage, ete. It can be organized around countable singular
HOUNS

where

the paragraph

is describing

Comparison, impact, development, etc,

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one

item:

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a

ga?

si

BES
pie Ge sl yor adh gy ABsa sy 4
Tag RE ae a A a CAS Ge

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Technique 2: search for connections between headings:

peste
Cy Aide slayy (areal — Auttialy

Headings are usually connected with cach other.

heading

that

looks

specific

could

paragraph describing just one detail.
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ets

(A1 aoa aah

—

be

a heading

for

231 01 ell GS GÌ Sed Ge

.J,201 s ca ¬›
ESS

Check for headings with adjectives, which qualify nouns.

she eet e cbal cle ag sind gl GustiUe Ss)

SN y gla ANE ae CS Le
joa Ed
i
simple
Technique
:
A
&

technique:

Expand the heading into a sentence.

meaning clearer.

This might make the

Wadi cele AN Backs aii) ALIS Lee 23 Gl pill oS yl
(Agta

9 al ot)

ue ill ab Gay 2280

When you check, avoid looking at the detail, as it can make

you change your mind.

ies 25 LEY cpl

4Qua die Ái vai ill op ca» xe
bly

If a paragraph is difficult, use the various skimming
techniques focusing on text development. Always look for
change of direction in a text.
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should

sum

up

the

main

idea

of the

3 pS! eat go Md Gil Ol pial Gh bays duly Gs gil (il

HO

referring back to the previous paragraph.

Advan

choose

paragraph. Also note which paragraphs you need to
look at, as you are often not required to do them all

Headings can have two pieces of information where one is

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Ẻ ——
Tớ je

Read the instructions carefully. Note that the heading
you

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IS
gill ol ge Si

cls il Lan

M asne Gl sie Ane De gue

what is it about. Make your own heading in a couple of
words. Then look at the list of headings and match.
2
ma... a.
iat

Make sure the heading covers all aspects of the paragraph.

sol gill Ba

als paki! he 6 pill Cts 15)
J 4B co balla Haass all

Skim each paragraph in tum and then decide very quickly

waa "`.

A

bi ple 5S yy Aiea! peal
Byes cele Gs tc LF) Gail

ae

ma y Gag laall
Tea

ISL

sie

an
in alte ins

Familiarize yourself with the list of paragraph headings

by skimming through them quickly.

tác hoc Cpa
“—

te lal

a ll Cab le

xổ
Ae pat

Read the first paragraph for which you have to find a

heading. Remember that you are reading to find out the
Main idea of the paragraph. Concentrate on the main
idea or focus of the paragraph and try not to be

distracted by details or by unfamiliar vocabulary
pas al Sis d0

Sy Lis
ViSahays pill Gag 13 Sal
te 5S,
Anal
nh

plas

Choose the heading from the list which best sums up
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the main point of the paragraph you have just read. If

you can’t choose between two heai

go on to the

next paragraph. You can come back to that question
later. But don’t forget to make a choice before the end
of the test because if you leave a blank or you have

marked two answers on your answer sheet, you will be

graded as incorrect for that question.

Me Ane 5 ySill Ge 2g gall gy
5 sill DAI 2Ï 3] #4)

col SHEL; a

YS sepa

I Gall pie go LY
ad J0 ol bs gal

fs te

The principles are the same as for true, false, not given. This

type of question is used to analyze the claims or opinions of
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a writer.

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TY z3) AE „<2
bù La
du» pS
UNI Og 5 Vb 5 (5384 pt — bi

soa

AS Wal gb cl 681

aby aay gt
pases Cá | Sai Ls Sl gall GUS of Gat

X2mựi pe Chae Sal
fla) Cues gi Ul El cS 3 5!

Questions can contain statements which pass a judgment on
or evaluate a situation which is described in the text.
atl gall yay gle Llbal pret cu he gle ALY) og gin ol [Seal oe
__=
sổ si ýadl lgi-¬; 2í

Repeat the same steps with the other similar questions,

Check always for adverbs in the question like never. always,
frequently, carefully, ete.

ABUL Agdltball ALLY! JS ae Cal hash Gui

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1 Gibell Gax

Some Advice :

1-

How to approach (Yes — No — Not given) questions ?
MS Ga am
Jala ids
1 Baga cyl
Useful

Look always for the most general heading. This may be

the first paragraph or the conclusion.

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PSY cl piallge Lette Sa
_
KỦ
41
eres

Always do exercises with headings first, as the
headings summarize the text. They help you to scan the
answers to the other questions.

-

ty ala AY ye Gal
AE
Ual Ge Gall

If the list of headings is long, reveal them one at a time

to stop panicking.
sa ge AY! Bal LA,
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gh cosa

tt

never, always, frequent

The following is a suitable technique
ng Chey bade Abb
Sl let y
1-

Read the instructions carefully, Note that you are asked

to identify the writer’s opinion, which may not
necessarily

be the same

as the facts. Note

also the

difference between the three categories you have to

use:

eae

GANA

Yes

phased 0Ì đa cà

+ xi Ba ; Ag=¿ Slab

OLA
go Gull MMS Lay

Not Given

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200211 ye ES)

This agrees with the writer's opinions
SSH el)

No

-

‘The statement contradicts the writer.

ax

BS el) ge eck
y
The writer doestOf ive an opinion on this
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point.

tr

Aleit 038 J ya 4 doalescic

Deen am
Skim through all of the statemenis to get an idea
of the

topics you will be searching for in your reading
of the
lext.
——-Ắ
`..
Saal.Js i'l
wveill 56 oli ade Gas,

Read the first statement again more
carefully. Note the

main point or opinion given in the statement,

3 Sill ye cau

GAB lee Sod) Gls abe

ri

Ji ial

‘ef Bo Nl At

Skim the text for the section which refers to
that idea. If

How to approach true, false, not given questions ?

Uae

can find it quickly again later.

Le oe Se

wey

Ae yup

Sal oLa Gg

gh! Gail! Bt

PSY pte Seas) og SiC le cht yy LST as
cả BH li Em Degas

GU Lad ay

Once you have found the appropriate sect
ion of the
text, read more carefully. Decide if the

statement agrees
with the view of the author (mark Yes
on your answer

sheet) or disagrees with the author (mark No on your

answer sheet). If the author doesn’t give
an opinion
which agrees or disagrees with the stat
ement then mark
Not Given on your answer sheet,

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dua cj

na
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an...

SẾN sàa Qựa 4Í

aay al

S58 Si Cats 1) ng

ASN yf yf 28

ng

Ges

(os yt 28!) Goal 4ayall

Repeat the same steps with the other simi
lar questions.
aU)
Agee AY) Us Qe SN pha Gui ;

4X

ek
40

anal ial aa Jala ác

Technique | - analyzing the statements :

19) day dy
=—=

If you read the statements in sequence, you can sometimes
see where the information moves from relati
ng to one

paragraph to the next paragraph.

Practice reading this type

of statement without the text to see the development.

es

you come across information relating
to other

statements, put a mark beside the sect
ion so that you

sm

Fel 8

Turn the

yt ss) ll

9 deal

statement into a question. You then have to answer

yes/no. if you can't, the answer is not given.

`... ...'ẽ ae vua
tealbe
OMY J aa Ly ke Ly cạ»¿ j.

‘

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(CSie 38) ete

Use

BYE

Find the central or focal point of the statement.
Imagine you

are reading the statement aloud —where is the likely
stress in

the sentence?
Ds
oes sla It A

—= ”

`”

det,

bell Luss

2

No hag

sal

3 Sis

Look for words that are negative, e.g. ignore, refus
e, deny,
Teject or words that are Positive like cover, help,
like, favor,

ete,

(eve

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refuse, deny. 3 }

cover, help, like, favor:

ee
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