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IELTS Reading: True/False/Not Given & Multiple Choice

Strategies for a High Score

Learning Objectives

• Understand the difference between True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice questions

• Learn effective strategies to answer each type

• Practise techniques to avoid common mistakes

• Apply skills to real IELTS reading tasks

Key Vocabulary

Skimming

Reading quickly to get the general idea of a text, not focusing on details.

Scanning

Looking through a text to find specific information or keywords quickly.

Paraphrase

Expressing the same idea using different words, often used in IELTS questions.

Distractor

An answer option designed to mislead or confuse test-takers.

Understanding Question Types

True/False/Not Given

You must decide if a statement agrees with, contradicts, or is not mentioned in the text.

Multiple Choice

You select the correct answer from several options, often requiring careful reading to spot paraphrases and distractors.

True/False/Not Given: Key Points

True

Statement matches text.

False

Statement contradicts text.

No clear info in text.

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Multiple Choice: Top Strategies

Read the Question First

Focus on what is being asked before reading the text.

Find Keywords

Underline keywords in both the question and the answer options.

Watch for Paraphrases

The correct answer may use different words from the text.

How to Approach True/False/Not Given

1

Read Carefully

Read the statement and text closely. Don't rush.

2

Locate Information

Find the section in the text related to the statement.

3

Compare Ideas

Check if the meaning matches, contradicts, or is missing.

Answering Multiple Choice

Skim First

Quickly read the text to get the main idea.

Scan for Keywords

Find keywords from the question in the passage.

Eliminate Distractors

Remove options that clearly do not match the text.

Check Details

Read carefully to confirm the best answer.

IELTS Reading Skills Check-up

Question 1:

What is the primary purpose of 'skimming' in IELTS Reading?

Question 2:

Explain the difference between a 'False' statement and a 'Not Given' statement in True/False/Not Given questions.

Question 3:

When approaching Multiple Choice questions, what should you do immediately after reading the question but before looking at the answer options?

Answers on the next slide...

IELTS Reading Skills Check-up

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Answer 1:

Skimming is used to quickly read a text to grasp its general idea or main subject.

Answer 2:

A 'False' statement directly contradicts the information in the text, whereas a 'Not Given' statement cannot be confirmed or denied because the information is not present in the text.

Answer 3:

You should locate keywords from the question within the reading passage to find the relevant section of text.

Summary

Key Takeaways

• Understand the difference between True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice questions

• Use skimming, scanning, and paraphrasing to find answers

• Watch out for distractors and paraphrased information

• Practise regularly to improve your speed and accuracy

Apply these strategies to boost your IELTS Reading score!

Strategy Application

Which of the following strategies are crucial for effectively answering both True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice questions in IELTS Reading? (Choose THREE correct answers)

1.

Ignoring keywords in the questions and focusing solely on the text's general meaning.

2.

Actively looking for paraphrased information, as answers rarely use the exact words from the text.

3.

Skimming the text to grasp the overall idea before diving into specific questions.

4.

Scanning the text for keywords from the questions to quickly locate relevant sections.

Answers on the next slide...

Strategy Application

Which of the following strategies are crucial for effectively answering both True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice questions in IELTS Reading? (Choose THREE correct answers)

1.

Ignoring keywords in the questions and focusing solely on the text's general meaning.

2.

Actively looking for paraphrased information, as answers rarely use the exact words from the text.

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3.

Skimming the text to grasp the overall idea before diving into specific questions.

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4.

Scanning the text for keywords from the questions to quickly locate relevant sections.

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Discuss! ​🤷‍♀️​ ​💁‍♂️​ ​💬​

Strategy Self-Assessment

Considering the IELTS Reading strategies we've discussed, what single strategy do you anticipate will be the most challenging for you to implement consistently, and why?

Discuss! ​🤷‍♀️​ ​💁‍♂️​ ​💬​

You might have said...

I think consistently applying 'scanning for keywords' will be difficult because I sometimes get distracted by other parts of the text.

I believe 'identifying paraphrases' will be the hardest for me as my vocabulary isn't as strong as it could be, making it tough to recognise different ways of saying the same thing.

For me, 'eliminating distractors' in multiple choice questions might be the trickiest because sometimes the incorrect options sound very convincing.

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IELTS Reading Strategies for High Scores

Multiple Choice Quiz: 6 Questions ​🤔​

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Name: ​

Q1. What does 'scanning' mean in the context of IELTS Reading?

a) Reading the entire passage in detail.

b) Reading quickly to get the general idea.

c) Looking for specific words or information in the text.

d) Summarising each paragraph after reading.

Q2. Which of the following statements best describes a 'distractor'?

a) A type of question that is easier to answer.

b) A word in the text that is always the correct answer.

c) An answer option designed to mislead or confuse test-takers.

d) A question that repeats information from the text.

Q3. What is the FIRST thing you should do when answering a multiple choice question in IELTS Reading?

a) Read all answer options in detail.

b) Find all paraphrased words immediately.

c) Read the question to understand exactly what is being asked.

d) Check for grammatical errors in the options.

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for True/False/Not Given questions?

a) Read the statement and text carefully before making a decision.

b) Locate the relevant section in the text for each statement.

c) Assume the answer if you are unsure it appears in the text.

d) Compare the meaning of the statement with the text.

Q5. Why is paraphrasing important in IELTS Reading?

a) It allows you to memorise entire passages.

b) The text and the questions often use different words with the same meaning.

c) It makes the test easier by shortening the reading passage.

d) Paraphrasing is only relevant for writing tasks.

Q6. An adult student in Kazakhstan is struggling with 'eliminating distractors' in multiple choice questions. Which strategy should they focus on to improve?

a) Selecting the answer that looks longest.

b) Eliminating options that clearly do not match the text.

c) Guessing if unsure because all options sound similar.

d) Skipping all questions with tricky options.

IELTS Reading Strategies for High Scores

Multiple Choice Quiz: 6 Questions ​🤔​

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The Answers!

Q1. What does 'scanning' mean in the context of IELTS Reading?

a) Reading the entire passage in detail.

b) Reading quickly to get the general idea.

c) Looking for specific words or information in the text. ​✅​

d) Summarising each paragraph after reading.

Q2. Which of the following statements best describes a 'distractor'?

a) A type of question that is easier to answer.

b) A word in the text that is always the correct answer.

c) An answer option designed to mislead or confuse test-takers. ​✅​

d) A question that repeats information from the text.

Q3. What is the FIRST thing you should do when answering a multiple choice question in IELTS Reading?

a) Read all answer options in detail.

b) Find all paraphrased words immediately.

c) Read the question to understand exactly what is being asked. ​✅​

d) Check for grammatical errors in the options.

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for True/False/Not Given questions?

a) Read the statement and text carefully before making a decision.

b) Locate the relevant section in the text for each statement.

c) Assume the answer if you are unsure it appears in the text. ​✅​

d) Compare the meaning of the statement with the text.

Q5. Why is paraphrasing important in IELTS Reading?

a) It allows you to memorise entire passages.

b) The text and the questions often use different words with the same meaning. ​✅​

c) It makes the test easier by shortening the reading passage.

d) Paraphrasing is only relevant for writing tasks.

Q6. An adult student in Kazakhstan is struggling with 'eliminating distractors' in multiple choice questions. Which strategy should they focus on to improve?

a) Selecting the answer that looks longest.

b) Eliminating options that clearly do not match the text. ​✅​

c) Guessing if unsure because all options sound similar.

d) Skipping all questions with tricky options.

IELTS Reading: Strategies for True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice Questions

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Name: ​

Read the sentences below carefully and fill in the gaps with the correct word or term from the word banks on the right.

1. In the IELTS Reading test, _____ is used to quickly get the general idea of a passage, while _____ is essential for finding specific information or keywords.

scanning, paraphrasing, skimming, eliminating distractors

2. When faced with a True/False/Not Given question, you should _____ the statement and _____ the relevant section of the text before making a decision.

rush through, read carefully, ignore, rewrite

3. A 'distractor' in IELTS Reading is _____ to confuse test-takers and is usually _____ the correct answer.

information in the text, an answer option, a paraphrased keyword, the title of a section

4. Identifying _____ is crucial in IELTS Reading because questions and texts often use different words to express the same idea; this process is called _____.

keywords, distractors, paraphrases, main ideas

5. For Adult learners in Kazakhstan aiming for a high score, practising _____ regularly will help improve _____ and accuracy in answering both True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice questions.

paraphrasing, strategies, reading, guessing

IELTS Reading: Strategies for True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice Questions

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The Answers!

1. In the IELTS Reading test, skimming is used to quickly get the general idea of a passage, while scanning is essential for finding specific information or keywords.

scanning, paraphrasing, skimming, eliminating distractors

2. When faced with a True/False/Not Given question, you should read carefully the statement and locate the relevant section of the text before making a decision.

rush through, read carefully, ignore, rewrite

3. A 'distractor' in IELTS Reading is an answer option to confuse test-takers and is usually not the correct answer.

information in the text, an answer option, a paraphrased keyword, the title of a section

4. Identifying paraphrases is crucial in IELTS Reading because questions and texts often use different words to express the same idea; this process is called paraphrasing.

keywords, distractors, paraphrases, main ideas

5. For Adult learners in Kazakhstan aiming for a high score, practising reading regularly will help improve speed and accuracy in answering both True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice questions.

paraphrasing, strategies, reading, guessing

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Sir Isaac Newton and Alchemy

A. colours
(В тексте: "discovering that white light is actually a mixture of immutable spectral colours" — Ньютон обнаружил, что белый свет состоит из различных цветов).

B. chymistry
(В тексте: "or as it was more commonly known then, chymistry" — алхимия была более известна под этим названием).

B. an embarrassment
(В тексте: "This side of Newton was often an embarrassment to his admirers" — эта сторона Ньютона смущала его почитателей).

C. a magician
(В тексте: "He was the last of the magicians" — Кейнс назвал его "последним из магов").

Ants secrete aphid tranquilizer from their feet

A. they damage their wings
(В тексте: "prevent them from straying... by biting and damaging, or even completely removing, their wings" — муравьи повреждают крылья тлей).

D. by using chemicals
(В тексте: "Ants use behavioural signals called semiochemicals to manipulate aphids’ nervous systems" — муравьи используют химические сигналы).

D. when they walk on chemicals secreted by ants
(В тексте: "aphids move much more slowly on paper that had previously been walked on by ants" — тли медленнее двигаются по поверхности со следами муравьиных химикатов).

C. exploitative
(В тексте: "the ants’ manipulation of the aphids’ behaviour is exploitative" — отношения носят эксплуататорский характер).

A. start a new colony
(В тексте: "aphids wander off to new locations when conditions become crowded, to establish new populations" — тли уходят основывать новые популяции).