As you read more paragraphs you may be able to eliminate options. Again, make note of multiple options that may fit the paragraph and move on. This time, try to choose a heading that is closely related to the heading that you made up for the same paragraph. Read each individual headingįor a complete understanding of the meaning, read the headings thoroughly. Your heading should encompass the main idea and not just specific details. Create your own headingĪs soon as you have skimmed through the paragraph, think of your own heading or short sentence that summarises what you have read. Read one paragraph at a timeĪgain, spend more time on the first and last sentences of a paragraph, trying to identify the main idea.
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Remember you only have 20 minutes per Reading part, so you don't want to spend the full 20 minutes on one question type. Some test takers prefer to skim through the text reading each paragraph quickly to get the general gist of what the text is about and what the main idea of each paragraph is. The same detail in the paragraph such as a matching word may be in the heading, but it may not be the main idea. Remember, a heading is the main idea of the paragraph, NOT a specific detail. You may be able to cross some heading options out and answers may become clearer once you’ve read all of the paragraphs. Make a note if you are unsure of the difference between multiple headings, and move on. The heading that is most suitable for the paragraph should be chosenĬhoose the heading that most closely matches the paragraph once you have read through them again. It is also important to skim the other sentences quickly within the paragraph because the main idea might not be apparent until the second or third sentence. It is good practice to read these sentences carefully as it will save time. The first and/or last sentence of a paragraph often contains the main idea. Read the first and last sentence of the paragraph This will make choosing an option clearer. Similarities and differences will become clearer among the headings, once you have picked out keywords. In this type of question, headings are often very similar or completely opposite. Any similarities or differences between the headings should be noted Connecting the correct heading to the appropriate paragraph may become easier with this step. Underline or circle keywords in each heading such as names, places, dates, and nouns, once you have read them fully. Understanding the main idea of the heading can be made easier by paraphrasing. Try to completely understand the meaning of each heading by reading all of them thoroughly. We outline two strategies to help you match headings more successfully. How you approach this question type is personal, so you should choose the strategy that suits you best. Some headings have the same words that are in a paragraph but don't match. Headings that only include specific details rather than the main idea may mislead you. There are some similarities between headings. Often, there are more headings than paragraphs. It takes a little more time than other questions to complete. The question type can be tricky because of the following reasons: It tests your ability to recognise the main idea in the paragraph and to identify supporting ideas. This task type is used with texts that contain paragraphs that have clearly defined themes. It is also possible that some of the text may not be included in the task. There will always be more headings than paragraphs or sections so that some headings will not be used. This question type requires you to match the heading in the question to the correct paragraph or reading section in the text. One type of question that test takers often find tricky in the IELTS test is matching headings in the Reading test.
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