Reading Strategies & Skimming

Interactive Listening Tasks

📖 Based on the lecture: Answer the following questions.

Part 1: Multiple Choice

• What is the difference between skimming and scanning?
  A) Skimming is faster than scanning.

  B) Scanning gives the main idea; skimming finds specific facts.

  C) Skimming gives the general idea; scanning locates specific information (names, dates, numbers).

  D) There is no difference.
  Correct: C. Skim for gist (titles, first sentences). Scan for a particular detail.
• How should you manage time in the IELTS Reading test (60 minutes for 3 passages)?
  A) 30 min on passage 1, 20 on passage 2, 10 on passage 3.

  B) Aim for ~20 minutes per passage, saving a few minutes to check answers.

  C) Spend all 60 minutes on the first passage, guess the rest.

  D) Only read questions, never the passages.
  Correct: B. 20 minutes per passage is a standard, effective split.
• In True/False/Not Given questions, what does "Not Given" mean?
  A) The information is neither confirmed nor contradicted by the passage.

  B) The statement is false.

  C) The passage explicitly says the opposite.

  D) You should skip the question.
  Correct: A. NG means no evidence for or against the statement.

Part 2: True / False / Not Given

• You should read the questions before you start reading the passage.
  TrueFalseNot Given
  True. Knowing the questions helps you focus on relevant information.
• You must read every word of the passage carefully to answer all questions correctly.
  TrueFalseNot Given
  False. Skimming and scanning are more efficient.
• Matching headings to paragraphs requires you to identify the main idea of each paragraph, not specific details.
  TrueFalseNot Given
  True. Focus on topic sentences and repeated themes.
• The lecture recommends using a highlighter pen during the real IELTS exam.
  TrueFalseNot Given
  Not Given. The lecture focuses on strategies, not stationery.
• You should spend equal time on all 40 questions, regardless of difficulty.
  TrueFalseNot Given
  False. Harder questions may take longer, but don't get stuck.