Strategies to attempt General IELTS Reading test

In this article, we are going to give you some amazing tips to score high bands in IELTS exam. Particularly, in this post, you will find how to attempt the questions in reading module of IELTS.

Type: Match Paragraphs-Headings

This is one of the types of questions that you will face in your IELTS Reading test. Here, you are given a passage which is followed by some headings. You have to carefully match those headings with the paragraphs of the passage. So, you have to smartly choose the exact heading for each paragraph.

Use Strategies

• Endure through all the paragraphs heading quickly to see what they are saying.
• Jump to the first paragraph.
• Read only first 2 lines of the paragraph because most of the time, you will get the subject line of the para from here only and then match headings with the paragraph.
• If you could not match any heading with your information, read the entire paragraph quickly and mark the most appropriate option.
• If your paragraph matches with two headings then keep both of them with it and move to next para. You may be able to eliminate one out of them later, as if it suits another paragraph more certainly.
• At the end, check your answers, again . If you are confused between two headings, choose the one that fits the best.

Also Read: How to attempt MCQ’s in IELTS Reading?

Things to beware of

• You will find more number of headings as compared to number of paragraphs. So, you need to be very cautious while selecting your answer.
• Look, if they have used synonyms, often the words in the heading may be different from the words used in the paragraph but have similar meaning, that are actually synonyms. This is done just to check the test taker’s English skills.
• Do not try matching the paragraph by just hitting some particular noun that also exists in the heading. Read two three lines before jumping to the conclusion of the paragraph.

Also Read: How to enhance English skills for IELTS test

Best Technique to be used for matching Paragraphs-Headings

Skimming – the ability to move through whole paragraph quickly, just to draw out its general idea. This technique is best to use when you have a huge text. Use this skill while attempting paragraph/heading matching questions that are related to the lengthy paragraphs. Sometimes, you may need to read the whole text of the paragraph but cannot spend much time on it so use skimming.

Hope, these tips will help you to perform better in your test. Apart from all these tips, it would be beneficial if you also join an IELTS coaching so as to get proper direction and guidance to score your dream bands. They prepare you to succeed in exam. Get ready to wear the success.