Strategy 6: Skim Actively Â
While skimming, focus on the first sentence of each paragraph to gain an overall understanding without worrying about unfamiliar words.
Strategy 7: Make Intelligent Guesses Â
When encountering unknown words, try to infer their meaning from context, and think of possible alternatives that fit the text.
Strategy 8: Manage Time Effectively Â
Since answers must be entered on the answer sheet during the 60-minute period, it is important to keep track of time. If an answer is unclear, move on to the next question and return to it later, marking difficult questions for easy reference.
Specific Strategies for Reading Module Question Types
Completion Tasks
For completion tasks, only the words necessary to complete the sentence should be used. In cases where answers are taken directly from the text, predictions can be made about the type of word needed. It's crucial to use the exact wording from the passage.
Multiple-Choice Tasks Â
In multiple-choice tasks, eliminate options that seem illogical or irrelevant. Ensure the answer chosen is correct and provides a suitable explanation.
Matching Tasks
When matching pictures or statements to sections of text, use keywords and synonyms to find appropriate matches. Write the number of each possible option beside the corresponding paragraph, ensuring the entire paragraph's meaning fits the chosen option.
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