Reading________________________________________________________________
Multiple-choice, choose single answer
Read the question and options first and then go through the content. First read the question prompt.
Try to eliminate wrong options.
Inferred means the text is not telling it exactly, but wants to tell that.
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers
Max -3 mins
Read the questions and then text. Identity the keywords/synonyms of each option and check in content if the option really says about that in the content.
Negative scoring. Do not select if you are not sure.
Re-order paragraphs. Try max 2 mins.
First get the single independent sentence. (Complete sentence and doesn’t require any previous sentence) . Tips: Eliminate sentences starting with This, However,
Follow practice of Subject Verb Object.
Object of sentence becomes subject of next sentence and go on.
Fill in the blanks
Focus on context, semantics and grammar
Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks
Focus on context, semantics and grammar
Listening________________________________________________________________
Summarize spoken text
Max time : 10 mins. Take notes on paper, Listen 90% , take notes -10%
50-70 words of summary. Multiple sentences. Use punctuations
Structure:
The speaker was discussing Topic
Details of keyword1
Details of keyword2
Use words
He mentioned / described / emphasized / talked about /suggested / highlighted / to help in your details of keywords.
Multiple choice, choose multiple answer
Before the audio starts, check the question prompt.
Fill in the blanks
You can write in paper
Highlight correct summary
Understand concepts
Multiple choice, choose single answer
Focus on removing negatives. See what author wants to say
Select missing word
Try to check for adverbs, adjectives and meaning around the paragraph
Highlight incorrect words
Move your cursor along with audio and click on the incorrect words. It has negative marking, so click only what is incorrect.
Write from dictation
Try to answer as much as possible. Try to listen and remember meaning words and then write full sentence.
Add correct articles, prepositions, punctuations.
Writing________________________________________________________________
Summarize written text
Write main idea and supporting points.
Possible structures
Who did what, which did what.
Who did what and did what.
We can also try like:
Statement , and statement
Statement , and statement ; however statement
Statement , and statement
Statement ; however statement
Writing an essay
Make sure we complete the essay in 18 minutes and keep atleast last 2 minutes for proof reading.
Try to write for 205-230 words.
Try to answer both the sides, if the prompt asks, otherwise you can pick 2 favor points.
Use this template
– A paragraph of Introduction – (40-60 words)
– A paragraph of Body (favour) – (70-75 words)
– A paragraph of Body (Other side) – (70-75 words)
– A paragraph of Conclusion – (30-40 words)
Introduction
Structure: General statement , Paraphrase prompt/Rewrite prompt.
Paragraph1
Here we write about the side you are favoring. Start with first para connectors.
Connectors :To commence with,To begin with,To start with, Firstly, First of all
Structure:1) Initiate the discussion and lead to first point. 2) First Favor point 3) Example 4 ) Second Favor point.
Paragraph2
Here we write about the side you are not favoring. Start with 2nd para connectors. Connectors : On the flip side, On the darker side, On the other hand, Despite, However,In contrast, Use same structure as first para
Conclusion:
Try to conclude that you think the side you are favoring has more significance than the other. Connectors : To conclude,To sum up, Overall, In conclusion,
Speaking________________________________________________________________
Answer Short questions
Practice. Pronounce properly.
Repeat Sentence
Try to remember and speak as many words.
Read Aloud
Read all text initially and check for complex words. Practice.
Retell Lecture
Pre listen – get an idea from picture/image
Take notes in notepad.
Structure:
The speaker was discussing “Topic”
He talked about how keyword1.
He mentioned keyword 2
He discussed the way in which keyword 3
Furthermore, he talked about keyword 4.
In addition to that, the speaker also mentioned
Overall, the lecture discussed…
Use connectors: Firstly, Lastly, In addition, Furthermore,
Describe images –
Introduction : This line chart /bar chart/pie chart represents X axis from Y axis.
For Maps
Template:
The given images is a map of ——-(title)
The map represents a number of different regions which includes ,,,
It can be clearly seen that region 1 lies in southern side whereas region 2 lies in the northern side.
Furthermore, region 3 is situated in the eastern side of the map.
Overall, the map provides all crucial related to given regions.
Venn Diagram
(Represents similarities and differences)
The given venn digram gives us information about ——-(title)
The image represents various differences and similarities between the —- and ——-
The major key differences among — and —- include ….
Furthermore, the similarities represents in — and —- involve…
Overall, the Venn diagram highlights the differences and similarities related to …
Random Pictures
The given images shows a city/building….
– Some particular notes- We can see some
– the background has and foreground has
– Overall, we can see that