Don’t Ignore These Keywords in IELTS Reading - IELTS Energy Podcast 1230

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of matching headings to paragraphs in IELTS reading exams. It highlights the importance of recognizing keywords and linking phrases, especially those indicating reversals, to avoid common pitfalls. The tutorial provides strategies for identifying main ideas in paragraphs and emphasizes the significance of understanding negative and contrast words. Practical examples and student experiences are shared to illustrate these concepts, aiming to better prepare students for the IELTS reading exam.

What is the term used to describe the landscape shapes around you?

• Geography

• Topography

• Cartography

• Meteorology

What type of reading questions are considered very challenging according to the transcript?

• True/False questions

• Multiple choice questions

• Short answer questions

• Matching headings to paragraphs

What was the student's main issue with the reading question she encountered?

• She didn't understand the vocabulary

• She didn't read the entire paragraph

• She matched keywords but missed the reversal

• She didn't have enough time

What is a key strategy for matching headings to paragraphs?

• Ignoring keywords

• Only reading the first sentence

• Focusing on the first and last two lines

• Reading the entire paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a linking phrase indicating contrast?

• However

• On the contrary

• In addition

• Nevertheless

What should you do if you encounter the word 'once' in a reading passage?

• Ignore it

• Consider it as a current fact

• Recognize it as a past belief

• Use it as a keyword

Which phrase indicates a change in meaning or reversal in a passage?

• Furthermore

• Moreover

• However

• Additionally

Why are linking phrases important in writing essays?

• They are required by examiners

• They make the essay longer

• They are easy to remember

• They improve cohesion and coherence

What is the benefit of using high-level linking phrases in speaking?

• They fill time

• They are not beneficial

• They are easier to pronounce

• They impress the examiner

What should you focus on to avoid being tricked by negative words in reading?

• Negative and contrast words

• The first sentence

• The entire paragraph

• Only the nouns