Band 9 IELTS Reading TRUE - FALSE - NOT GIVEN | Strategy & Practice

Summary

In this video, Asiya provides an in-depth guide on tackling True/False/Not Given questions in the IELTS reading section. She explains the differences between True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given questions, and offers strategies for answering them effectively. Asiya emphasizes the importance of identifying keywords, understanding the passage context, and recognizing paraphrasing. She also shares tips on avoiding common mistakes and includes practice questions to illustrate her points. The video concludes with advice on handling difficult questions typically found in the later sections of the test.

Takeaways

• 📚 True False Not Given and Yes No Not Given questions are common in IELTS Reading and usually appear in sets within the first three sections of the test.
• 💡 The answer format for True False Not Given on paper-based exams is flexible, allowing for variations in capitalization and even accidental misspellings like 'why' instead of 'yes'.
• 🖊 For computer-based tests, candidates simply click on True or False, eliminating the need for typing any text.
• 🔍 It's likely that in a set of True False Not Given questions, at least one answer for each option (True, False, Not Given) will be used, suggesting a balanced distribution.
• 🔑 To answer these questions, start by underlining keywords in the question to guide your search through the passage.
• 🧭 The questions often come in order, so reading the passage systematically can help locate answers sequentially.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Pay close attention to detail and ensure that the meaning of the statement in the question matches exactly with the information in the passage.
• ⏱ The difficulty of questions increases with the section of the test; first section questions are usually simpler and can often be answered by a single sentence.
• 📈 For more difficult questions, especially in the third section, you may need to read multiple sentences or even an entire paragraph to determine the answer.
• 📝 Practice questions are a valuable tool for understanding the types of information and reasoning required to answer True False Not Given questions correctly.
• 🎯 Reading for the main idea of the passage can help answer certain questions more quickly and is a recommended strategy for the IELTS Reading test.
• 📉 The order of answers for many question types in IELTS Reading often follows the order of the questions, but some do not, so it's important to be aware of which types require different strategies.

Q & A

What type of questions are discussed in the video?

The video discusses strategies for solving True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given questions in the IELTS reading test.

How many sets of True/False/Not Given or Yes/No/Not Given questions are usually present in an IELTS test?

Almost all IELTS tests have at least one set of these questions, and sometimes there are up to three sets depending on the test.

Does the format of the answer affect the scoring in the paper-based IELTS test?

No, the format of the answer, such as using full caps, small letters, or capitalizing the first letter, does not affect the scoring as long as the answer is correct.

What is the general distribution of answers in a set of True/False/Not Given questions?

It is common to have at least one True, one False, and one Not Given answer in a set, although this is not guaranteed for every test.

How should you approach reading the passage for True/False/Not Given questions?

You should read the passage quickly, looking for the keywords related to the question, and then slow down to find the exact answer within the text.

What is the significance of reading the title of the passage before starting the questions?

Reading the title gives you an idea of the overall topic of the passage, which can help in understanding the context of the questions.

Why is it important to underline keywords when preparing to answer True/False/Not Given questions?

Underlining keywords helps you remember what you are looking for and makes it easier to locate the answer in the passage.

How does the difficulty of True/False/Not Given questions vary across different sections of the IELTS reading test?

Questions in the first section are usually the easiest, requiring a single sentence for an answer. Those in the second section are more difficult, and the third section's questions are the hardest, often requiring reading an entire paragraph to answer a single question.

What is the advice given for handling difficult questions, especially those at the end of the IELTS reading test?

The advice is to read all passages to get the main idea, which can help in answering complex questions more quickly and accurately.

What is the video's suggestion regarding the use of practice questions to improve IELTS reading skills?

The video suggests using practice questions to apply the strategies discussed and to count how many are answered correctly, then sharing the results in the comments for feedback.

What is the purpose of the video in relation to the IELTS reading test?

The purpose of the video is to share strategies and tips for solving True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given questions in the IELTS reading test, and to provide practice with these types of questions.