Reading Passage and Questions

Imagery has to do with _____.

• the way the author feels

• the five senses

• the pictures that illustrate the story

• the way the problem is solved

What are paired passages?

• Passages that are written together.

• Passages that have no questions.

• Passages with different topics and characters with two sets of questions.

• Passages that have something in common with three sets of questions.

How many sections are there in IELTS reading?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Skimming is.......

• reading quickly to get an idea what the passage is about

• reading every word closely

• looking for specific details in the passage

Scanning is.......

• looking for specific details in the passage

• reading quickly to get an idea what the passage is about

• reading every word closely

How many questions are included in IELTS reading?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

Is it possible to predict what word or type of word may be the answer?

• yes, always

• sometimes it is possible as the words surrounding the space may help you

• never

When working on a reading passage question, which strategy is best?

• Read, Re-Read, and take notes to determine answers.

• Skim the passage, read answers, match answers to words.

• Read once, very carefully, then answer.

• Skim, answer, then return later if you have time.

One of the most important testing strategies is...

• Slow down and think about what I am reading and answering

• Wait until I am told what to do by the teacher

• Come late to class

• Rush through the test and don't through all the questions

What is the main purpose of a reading passage in an English exam?

• To entertain the reader

• To test comprehension skills

• To provide factual information

• To confuse the reader