Summary completion questions in the IELTS reading test are similar to summary writing exercises, but in this case, you have to read a passage and fill in the gaps. Summary completion is one of four methods of question types in the IELTS reading test. It is considered one of the most challenging types because it requires candidates to scan quickly through text and answer questions based on what they have read. Below we’ll go over how to best prepare for these questions as well as ten tips for answering them:
The best way to answer summary completion questions in IELTS is to understand the instructions, structure of the question, vocabulary used, and topic.
• Understand the instructions. Read carefully and make sure that you understand every word. Don’t just skim over them because there may be important information hidden between them!
• Understand the structure of the question: “Which three sentences from this passage support your answer?” The first step is to know what kind of answer is required and understand how many sentences are expected before moving on to actually answering it correctly (or not).
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• Read the question carefully.
• Understand the meaning of the question.
• Understand the structure of the question and how it relates to what you are going to write in your answer.
• Understand the context of your answer, including where you are writing it, who is asking you for this information and why they want it (e.g., if it’s an exam or interview).
This will help you decide which key points need to be covered in order for them to understand what is being asked by reading just your summary without having seen any other parts of any text beforehand!
Vocabulary is an important part of all IELTS tasks, and summary completion questions are no exception. To answer these questions correctly, you will need to understand the meaning of every word in both the question and the passage. This can be difficult if you’re unfamiliar with certain vocabulary words or terminology used in academic settings. Improving vocabulary will also enhance your IELTS Speaking score. To help yourself prepare for this type of question:
• Look for keywords in the question – These are usually nouns or adjectives that describe what kind of information is being asked for (e.g., “explain,” “analyze”). They may also give further details about what parts of a text should be included in your answer (e.g., “in your opinion”).
• Look for keywords in the passage – These tend to be verbs, adverbs and prepositions related directly to what’s being described by either author A or B (e.g., “describe,” “compare” etc.). Keep an eye out for any clues within each paragraph which could give away where they might fit into an overall summary statement; they may indicate how two opposing viewpoints differ on certain points!
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Improving reading skills for summary completion questions in IELTS.
• Understand the text.
• Understand the questions.
• Understand the answers.
• Understand the purpose of the question and its format (e.g., who, what, where and when).
• Know how to answer a question that requires you to supply missing information from an extract or paraphrase by selecting words from a given list of options (e.g., “furnished”, “unfurnished” etc.)
• Don’t rush:
The first thing you should do when answering summary completion questions is slow down and take your time. If you try to rush through the question, then it will be much more difficult for you to answer correctly. You need to make sure that each word in your answer makes sense and supports what was said in the passage before it.
• Don’t be tempted by a question that is too difficult:
If there are some words or phrases in an IELTS reading passage that are unfamiliar or difficult for you, don’t worry about them! Focus on understanding what is being said overall, rather than trying to understand every single detail. This will help prevent panic later on if there’s something specific that doesn’t make sense right away (and remember–you can always ask an examiner if something isn’t clear).
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In conclusion, summary completion questions are a great way to improve your reading skills and understanding of English. They require you to read a passage and then answer some questions about it. The most important thing to remember is that these questions test your ability to understand what you read rather than just remembering facts from memory alone! Reach out to IELTS tutors for training classes.