Hello everyone, how are you doing today? I've got a new video for you today. So today will be the second installment of my IELTS series.
As you may be aware, I posted a video on listening yesterday, in which I covered all of the tips and tricks and the techniques as to how to improve listening skills or how to get good bands.
So I'll provide a link to it here, and you should definitely check it out. So now we're on to the second portion, which is all about reading. M any people had told me that they have difficulties in reading.
Even if I relate my narrative, I found reading to be the most difficult module.
So I've written three or four items on this diary, like some tips and tactics, and strategies you should use to succeed in reading. So
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So the first thing I'll tell you is what reading means and give you an overview of what reading implies. Everyone knows, but I'll tell you what we have to accomplish in the reading:
we'll be given three passages, each with 14 questions , and the first passage will be the easiest, followed by the challenging, and finally the most difficult.
So , they established such pattern. So I told you there would be three passages and forty questions.
So, you'll need to come up with at least 30-35/36 questions. So, when I used to give reading mock tests, I used to come in at 25/26 in the beginning.
But, as I mentioned earlier, the most of my bands have come via reading and listening. So, in reading, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to perform well, but I did,
so I'll tell you what tips or tricks I used in this video. First and foremost, let's discuss fundamental strategy, or the fundamental actions that you can take.
Look, if you've started studying for the IELTS, some of these tips may not be applicable.
These tips are like If You're Only in the Twelfth, then they can help you in the future. So, first of all, read books.
I've been reading books since I was in 10th grade, but infrequently. Its main advantage is that we have to read passages in reading.
The passages are enormous, and then we'd have to find out answers. When we read a passage, the most common difficulty is that we forget what we've read.
& it's a waste of time if we have to read the same stuff. The time limit, which is only 60 minutes, and the focus issue are the two major issues that arise during the reading.
We couldn't keep our focus just by gazing at the passage. So, reading is extremely beneficial in these situations. If you prefer to read books
and are about to begin IELTS preparation, pick up 1-2 books to improve your reading skills. If you read the books, your concentration will be shaped, and you will fully comprehend what you have read,
implying that your mind will begin reading and storing the information. As a result, our grasping capacity improves. As we read, we begin to recall information,
and this is the first step. The second most important factor, as I mentioned in the first video, is your self-esteem and confidence. You have to keep in mind, that you can do as much challenging work as you desire. IELTS reading is not a difficult task if you have a good focus.
I am telling you that all you need is a little practice, a little hard work, and a little confidence.
So, with these three factors, your IELTS reading section will be completed. I'm well aware that this is the most tough aspect, and I accept the fact. There is nothing to take tension of ; I'm not neglecting it; I'm simply saying that you should have faith in yourself.
So there was just two or three basic things; there wasn't a lot of basic information because the main focus is on the context. When it comes to reading, what are the things you should look for?
I'll discuss all of that in Tips and Tricks. Now I'll tell you about all of the tips and tricks I've written here, which are at least 8-9,
and then I've written specific tips and tricks for individuals who get confused easily, in True False Not Given type questions.
So make sure you watch the entire video. So, first and foremost, when I speak about the major point,
whenever we read the passage, for example, if you read the first passage, you will see the first question. You had forgotten what was in the passage when you read the second question, and this is what happens.
If You read the entire passage, then the question, and then you will again forget what the passage was about because a long passage takes a lot of time, and believe me when I say I have lost time on this.
I'm telling you the same thing: never read a passage for an extended period of time. Just skiim the passage, and once you've skimmed it, underline any keywords you see.
Now that you've read the passage in under a minute, let's get to the questions. The second step is to read the questions first.
First, underline the question's keywords, and then read the passage.
So, questions first, then passages. You should know what you're searching for because if you don't, you'll forget it if you keep looking at the passage. So read the question first, then look for it in the passage and read a little bit of the second question
because as soon as you discover it in the passage, you'll get both questions. So pay attention to this. This point is essential because the passage it has the benefit of not wasting time in passage .
First read question and then passage . Don't read the passage every time; just remember that while you're looking for the first question, you'll keep coming up with a small thought afterwards, and for the following question, you'll know that such a term You saw in the passage, so put it to use. It is more advantageous, and
another thing to remember is to never spend too much time on a single question. I remember missing two questions in the last passage because I spent too much time on single question in the second passage throughout my reading.
This is not something you should do. I'll give you a time limit; this one was my third point, but I'll combine it with the others.
Even in practice, set a time restriction for yourself to complete a certain amount of passage in a certain amount of time. If you're practicing,
you should have the expectation that your first passage will be completed in 15 to 17 minutes after you've set the timer. The first section is extremely simple.
So 15 minutes for the first section, 20 minutes for the second, and 25 minutes for the third .So, Remember the rule of 15 20 25.
As you cross the first 15, the second 20, and the third 25, you will have completed the cycle. When you put this into practice, you'll finish it sooner
because instead of 60 minutes in your mind, you'll get it in 15 minutes, and the biggest mistake I discovered on my own was that the centre where I went had a gigantic clock on the wall.
It was either an LED screen or a Smart Screen Projector. When the head is raised, the clock is visible, and the brain is diverted, resulting in anxiety. First it is a timed test, and is on reading,
so it is a difficult task. So, you won't need to look up and have to focus on the question and passage.
And, as I previously stated, the time limit is 15, 20, and 25 minutes. If you keep this in mind and read 10-20 times,
you will be able to solve all of the problems in 15 minutes. This thing is quite beneficial, therefore instead of 60 minutes, set a shorter time restriction.
Next, as I mentioned on previous video, there is also a spelling error and singular-plural confusion. Make sure you don't make any mistakes here as well.
Both of these items must be noticed in order to see the spelling and singular plural, which is highly significant. These little things can sever a mark or a portion of a mark,
causing your bands to fall off. So , don't let these tiny things go wrong. You'll learn which spellings you think are incorrect as you practice reading.
Make a spelling diary by practicing vocabulary and writing in it. If you write 2-3 times you will get those things.
It is not an issue of anxiety; everything will be accomplished with ease; all that is required is a little attention and practice. Next thing I wanna tell You , You're well aware that haste is a bad thing.
I also work in a hurry because I jump right into things. Doesn't read full instructions. You must read the entire instructions, and where they stated that two answers are required,
you must only provide two. If there are two options in True False Not Given and you only do one, this should not happen.
Do not make a mistake; carefully read the entire instruction to understand what we must do. As a result, you will be aware of the types of questions that may arise while reading like Match the Following, followed by the fill-in-the-blanks.
After that, you must look at the passage, determine which passage the line corresponds to, and then determine if the line is true or untrue. So all of these are the type of questions, as well as the author who uttered such a phrase.
So, don't rush in all of the questions . It's simple to see all of the questions, how you've asked them, and how to respond to them.
There is no need to be concerned; everything will go well. The next step is to paraphrase. Paraphrasing is the process of gently altering a line and rewriting it in a different way.
For example, I make videos. Now, let me write this in the second approach, as I am a blogger. So, it means writing same thing in two separate ways.
Now, if you ever need to locate something, don't expect to receive exact words; this is the most common reading error; these are not our higher secondary school passages .
It's not easy; this is an IELTS exam; you must look closely because they must have written everything by paraphrasing; you must then locate that paraphrasing. You do not need to read the question,
but you should be aware that what is being asked. You must understand the questions and locate what you have properly understood, rather than finding the same words in the passage as in the question.
So. paraphrasing can trick you. Don't fall for the ruse. Once you've grasped the meaning of your question, all you have to do now is look for it in the passage.
The final point is that there is now a thing called Find Heading of Paragraph. Meaning, you'll see 6-7 paragraphs on one side and 6-7 headings on the other, and you'll have to figure out which heading corresponds to which paragraph in it.
So the most common mistake people do is answering this question first, rather than doing what you should do before answering the rest of the questions so that you can understand the passage.
Because you'll know where you saw that paragraph in the passage if you do the heading questions afterwards. That's just how it is.
So, you must first answer the standard questions before moving on to the heading questions. If you do heading questions in the beginning, you will have to read passage again and again, which will waste a lot of time.
So, as I previously stated, if you know how to set your time and concentration, reading will not be difficult at all.
I was also astonished when I learned that my friend Sourav scored 9 out of 9 bands in Reading. In a later video, I'll go over his experience with him .
But, for the time being, bear in mind the tips and tricks as well as the basic strategy that I have mentioned, and if you enjoyed the video so far, definitely press the like button guys, it will only take 1 second,
and now let me talk about True/False/Not given and Yes/No/Not given.This is quite confusing.
I was also confused by the difference between false and not given because we can determine if a statement is true, but there is a lot of doubt between false and not given,
so first understand that True False Not Given, and yes no not given are different. Don't think they are same.For factual statements, the True False Not Given question will be asked.
The fact that the world is round is undeniable. "I believe the earth is round," is an opinion. True False Not Given indicates factual information, while Yes No Not Given indicates an opinion statement.
For example, if I say "Manraj believes I'm a Vlogger," then it is a Yes No Not Given question, however if I say "I have iPhone 11," the it is a True False Not Given question.
So you should be capable of distinguishing between the two so that you can execute it easily.Another thing is that, now, we have to match the keywords in the rest of the questions. In True False, however, this is not the case.
You must match the meaning, not the keywords, because the keywords are included solely to confuse you. That's why you must match the meaning. If someone said something like,
"Today in class, 100 percent of the students are absent.""A lot of students are absent today," it now says. Tell me if it's true, false, or if it's not given.
Now, it's neither true nor false because 100 percent and a lot are two different things. Because a lot can be too much, the solution is not given. You must comprehend the meaning of both and not deliver the response in a hurried manner.
I will also add that you must identify the traps yourself. All, majority, some, and a lot are examples of these traps. As a result, these details may confuse you. If you solve the entire reading, you will know major points which you can pick up and apply ,
and one thing is that true false not given and yes no not given are typically in order. Whatever is first will approach you first, followed by others, and finally the third. What happens if it isn't given,we can't find it?
We look at the first, third, and fourth paragraphs, but we can't locate it. You've seen everything, but there's second is not there, which indicates it's not given.
Don't squander time; save it where you can. The thing is, they are normally in order, and you must write your answer after determining the order.
One thing I've told you for the first time is that you should keep in mind what questions have been asked and what I have to answer when doing True False Not Given.
you'll have to look for it again and then hunt for the answer, which will be a waste of time, so don't waste your time.
Last but not least, I'd like to discuss that don't write yes/no for True/False.
I made this mistake, which is why I'm telling you. Our minds are misled when we do True False, and we write Yes No, which is completely incorrect. This has also resulted in a number of deductions in my grades. So always write True in case of True, False in case of False, Yes in case of Yes, No in case of No,.
First, carefully read the question and avoid making any errors. Follow all of the tips I've given you, and I don't think you'll have any problems after that.
That concludes today's video. I did my best to cover Reading because I didn't want you to be concerned about it. I hope you found this video helpful, and as I always say, tips and tricks will not instantaneously enhance your band score,
but they will allow us to correct our tiny errors and boost our score a little. I don't think you'll need anything else if you utilise these tips and tricks with a lot of practice and concentration .
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