IELTS Reading strategies: True, False, Not Given
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Oh no! My IELTS test is coming, and I am not prepared! Sound familiar? In this video I will give you tips on how to do well on one of the hardest parts of the IELTS. I will explain a specific type of question you may find in the Reading module of the IELTS: True, False, or Not Given. After watching this class, you can try to do some practice questions. After all, practice makes perfect. www.engvid.com/ielts-reading-...
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Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's video, we are going to be looking at the IELTS, that scary test a lot of you have to do. We're going to look at, specifically, one type of reading question for the academic reading. So this isn't for the general; it's for the academic reading. We're going to talk about the question that has to do with "true, false, or not given". So this is a specific question. It may or may not be on your test, but I think, personally, this is one of the most difficult questions on the reading section of the IELTS. So I'm going to give you some tips and strategies on how to do well on this section.
Okay, so let's get started. In this section, what you are going to find is a reading passage. So you will have a long passage on maybe cybercrime, maybe food security, on the history of the Internet -- it can be on anything. After the passage, there will be some statements, some facts, okay? What you need to do is you need to say if the fact matches -- if it's true based on the reading, if it's false based on the reading, or if the information is not given in the reading. So I will explain "true", "false", "not given" in detail in just a minute.
Okay. What else to know about the "true, false, or not given"? Another important thing about this question is we're not talking about the question that has to do with the writer's opinion. There's a very similar question on the IELTS that asks about the writer's opinion. That's the "yes, no, not given". This is only on "true, false, not given", not "yes, no, not given". Just -- hopefully, that will clear up any confusion.
Okay. So let's get started. What do they mean by "true" in these questions? When would you write "true"? I will show you. You can write "true" or "T". "T" is shorter. If there is a fact and it is clearly written, you write "T". If the fact is clearly written in the reading, you would write "T". You'll often see synonyms, and, again, write "T" only if you actually see this fact written. If you know the fact is true, but it's not written, don't write "true". Only write "true" if, with your eyes, you read it, and you see it in the fact. You see it in the reading; write "true". So I'll give you an example of this type of question. Here is just a part of a passage. The reading is a lot longer, but here is a short version that you might find on the IELTS. "This increase in cybercrime has alarmed many experts." So it would be a long passage. You might see something like that. And then, at the end of the reading, one of the statements you might see might say, "Cyber crime is on the rise." You need to say if this is "true", "false", or "not given".
So how do you know if it's "true", "false", or "not given"? My advice to you is first, read the statement: "Cyber crime is on the rise"; underline any key words. "Cyber crime" -- this is a keyword. "is on the 'rise'" -- that's a keyword, okay? Then you go back to the reading passage, and you quickly scan for these words or synonyms. What are "synonyms"? "Synonyms" are words that mean the same thing but are different words. So what is a synonym of "rise"? "Increase", "go up", okay? So let's see if we can find "cyber crime" or "rise". So I would scan the passage -- oh, the word "increase", "cybercrime". So "rise", "increase", okay. So I found a synonym. Now, it's important for me to read very carefully to see if there are any contradictions. What does the sentence say? Does it really match? "This increase in cyber crime has alarmed many experts." "Cyber crime is on the rise." Both of these -- both the reading passage and the fact or the statement are saying cyber crime is increasing. It's going up. So that would mean it's true. So I could write a "T" beside this, "true".
Okay. One thing to look out for with "true": Sometimes you will see words like "some", "all", "only", "never", "usually", "often", "sometimes". Be careful with these words, okay? Because if it says, "Some people in Canada like to eat poutine", and you see the sentence saying, "Poutine is always eaten by Canadians", even though you see the two words -- oh, "poutine", "poutine" -- one says "always", one says "some". So this would not be a true statement. So be on the lookout for "some", "all", "only", "never", "usually". This is where they try to trick you on the IELTS...
I feel like IELTS is more of a game than an actual English proficiency test. They prefer to design questions to trick you than to test whether you understand English or not. Not to mention how expensive the test itself costs...
+ProbablyAman true!!!
You couldn't be more accurate!
true af m8
i got 7.5
+Saad Khattak how did u practice
I would like to personally thank Emma and the team. I managed to achieve Reading and Listening 9 bands by just watching their videos and tips (also practicing a few sample tests). I achieved overall 8.5 bands. I really appreciate the effort you guys put to make these videos. Good job!!
Damn it, why are so many people hitting on her, I mean yeah she is all cute and nice but no need to post inappropriate comments on her video and be all creepy! She is providing an educational video for free to help you out, and is being so helpful, your feedback should be constructive and related to the video, stop being creepy!
It is called the Simp Syndrome, a condition widely spread through the western civilization.
Emma, you're a wonderful teacher. Million thanks for all your videos.
I'm taking IELTS for the second time tomorrow and I feel like your videos have been super helpful, great job :)
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Thank you Miss Emma
that was a great lesson
have my IELTS in a day!
Honestly, your videos are quite helpful. :)
stay blessed
Emma's teacher explains so clearly. I love it. Good luck
I find it is a very useful video not only improve reading but also listening for an non-English speaking person. Great.
Hi Emma.. I just wanted to tell you that I just got a perfect score in this section and I was surprised since I usually don't get that kind of mark especially in this section so this video really helped me a lot. Thank you!
i`ve got 8 in reading, and i used skimming and scanning techniques. Very useful.
+Antares Hi Antares... Could you help me in getting a good score in IELTS Reading section. I am finding difficult to scan the passage for answers.
+geethaswarupini das...... Same problem with me..
+Furqan Ahmed
My advise is to watch all the videos with Emma, regarding reading section, and you will figure all the nuts and bolts of ielts reading straight out.
+Antares the answer on the questions are in order based on the sequence of sentences right?
please I need your help...I just got my result ..I scored 5.5 in reading
Your teaching method is thrilling and whatever you say is very lucid without any confusion regarding accent for non -native speakers! Thanks.
I find your videos very helpful. I will definitely follow your tips on my next IELTS exam. This time, I hope and pray that I will get a higher band score. Thank you so much Emma!
Thanks for all the useful tips and encouragement in your videos. I just got my Ielts result yesterday with a 8.0 overall band score! I am glad I came knocking on the right door in my preparations. Keep on with your good works.
Hello Emma. I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this kind of videos. Your videos are a good help to improve my English.
May God bless you and please continue making this kind of videos.
Sincerely,
Edwin Molina
Very much informative, interesting & easy to understand. Thank you so much Emma .... You & your courses are awesome ... :)
Thanks for put English subtitles Miss Emma!! ,It is helping me a lot. I Always watch your English Classes, They are Fantastic, Bye !
Thank you beautiful lady! Thanks a lot for this video!
Thanks Soo much for your videos, it was most helpful..I got an 8.5 on my test. Thanks again
Nii Odartei that's really good score
Yeah I really appreciate
I respect you from the core of my heart.Thanks a million ma'm.
Thank you! I find this lesson very helpful.
Emma,
Thank you so much for your classes, your confidence really helped me to get confortable to enjoy learn about the IELTS test. My results was release today and I got it! :D once again thanks! it was because I used your tips when I was practicing.
Good
Do you tell me to how you improve your English
Hi Emma,
I got 9.0 in reading, your IELTS videos especially this one helped me to achieve it.
Thanks a lot!
can you explain how you got 9 please, so we learn as well thanks.
I thank the engVid team, especially Emma and Adam, for helping me achieve 7.5 overall bands (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-6). Your techniques of teaching is superb and enables a student to gain the maximum score. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work.
I watch this video in 2020, and this is still the best video about reading tips in IELTS. I wondering why people stop commenting and may be stop watching this great video? are there any new video better than this video?
Emma, thank you so much, your videos helped me a lot in achieving 8.0 in IELTS. Your tips were fantastic, and they sharpened my preparations. Thank you very much.
How did u got 8 score ?? please can u give me a tips
@Esha I got 8, because I targeted 8.5. ;) Here are some tips - 1. Be very attentive during your listening test. It's absolutely important you keep your focus 100% to what they are saying. 2. Don't stop talking in speaking tests. Try to elaborate your answer. Try to speak as much as you can. And don't stammer. 3. Don't just write exactly 150 words for the 1st part or exactly 250 words for the 2nd part in the writing test. Expand your answer as much as you can. One thing I did in my written exam is that I answered my question from both view points - why I agree with the topic, and why I disagree. That, I think, is pretty helpful in getting good scores. That's all. My reading was 7.5 and I still have difficulties with reading. So, can't really help you on that. Take care and all the best for your exam. (y)
+Saadmaan Mahmid (Shoshi) thank u so much for sharing about ilets exam for! how to prepare???As I am really having problem in reading? ??😭😭😭
As I said already, I myself had a lot of trouble with reading. I think you can watch more UA-cam videos that provide tips on Reading. I tried Emma's suggestion of allocating 17 minutes in the 1st passage, 20 min in the 2nd and 23 min in the 3rd but this trick didn't work during my exam. If the passages are too long, maybe you shouldn't spend time reading the whole passage and only try to get the answers from the passage.
Hello Emma,
Just want to share my experience and would like to say that watching your videos proved to be extremely helpful for my General IELTS exam . I have got an overall score of "7.5" at first attempt (Listening - 6.0, Reading - 7.0, Writing - 7.5 and Speaking 8.5) . I could have done better but was not well in the morning and missed some listening questions. However, I would like to thanks for your great tips which are very helpful!!!
How u get high score in speaking
You are Absolutely Best!! Trust Me You are only on the Space which is shining by teaching to lakhs of Students. I wish I meet you someday.
Thank You Very much Indeed Dear Emma ! My IELTS test is This week hope i`ll do well , your lessons have been very helpful for me ! Thanks a lot again !!
Emma, thank you very much. But comparing with academic IELTS level, the examples might be too easy. If you could give us examples from past exam paper, that could be nicer.
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i wanna practice english for my ielts exam. my skype id is
mohsin23863
You are Beautiful... i love watching u smiling n explaning stuffs... soo adorable
I didn't meet like you teacher ever never before in my life time. Thank you Emma
Thanks Emma. I scored 7 in reading after watching this video and practicing 4 exams. Thanks again for your help!
got my results today.
scored 7.5
Bro do you follow tips of Emma.
Please help me with your tips
How?Did you follow Emma’s tips?
Rashiv Bajaj give me some tips
Also, I want to mention that reading score usually depends on the topic of the passages. Sometimes the passages are very easy and I could get 7.5 and even 8 or 8.5, but sometimes they are too tough and I do really bad :(
Thank you Emma, due to your wonderful teachings, I got 6.5 which put me in a good position to be at a graduate school, this year. God bless you.
Dear Emma:)
I did the IELTS exam yesterday and I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! It was really helpful:) Especially the writing part:):):):) I will get my results two weeks later:) I felt that the reading was quite hard but the listening&speaking&writing will be ok:D Thanks for your ideas!!! (I moved to Manchester 4 month ago. I had to take this exam becasuse of my Uni and I work full-time and was no time to do an english curse so I just learn on youtube and I used your videos a lot!!!! I loved in your videos that you speak really clearly and you try to find a lot of way to describe things with another world:D I download your lessons on my phone and I listened everytime when I travelled by bus:D hahaa:) Thank youuuuuuuuuu
love,
Niki
it is easy to understand.
Hi Emma! Thank you so much for your tips, I got 9 in reading!
OMG is it true? Is it possible?
Valeria Spreafico how did u practice for reading pls can u tell me
Valeria Spreafico. Can you help me to learn english
Valeria Spreafico hahahah bro don't lie
I'm just OMG 😱
Thanks a lot, I'm preparing myself for IELTS examinations...you did me personally a great favor..
thanks emma, this is very tough part of ilets, and ur tips are really useful :)
I didn't know that President Putin is eaten in Canada.
loool not putin it's poutine it's a popular food in Montreal Canada
poutine
leecooper9911 Aboot putin
POUTINE
Pudding
i bet given test 80% og native english people would not even get 5 band
Pravin d no its true but not for all
:D
You guide me more than teacher of my institution that i go for IELTS practise.Thanks Emma
Hi Emma! I got an 8.5 on my IELTS. Your content helped a lot! Thanks so much.
1.25 speed is the normal speed.
Exactly
Indeed
i use 1.75 to finish it more quickly
1.5 is the real deal
10x speed is very accurate
If the reading part says "animal behaviour is influenced by the position of the sun and moon" and the statement is "sea animals are influenced by sea level" i would say NOT GIVEN because the reading never mention sea level, but the solution says TRUE! How's that possible? I know from personal knowledge that sea level variations are caused by the moon but it's not about one's personal knowledge right? The reading is taken from a British council pdf.
+freedom13245 if you are sure that no other part of the reading part explains that the sea level variations are caused by the moon. I agree that must be NG.
+freedom13245 there was also a magic word 'tidal' in the passage which leads to TRUE answer
+Monika Sikorra gotcha
+freedom13245 The word tidal made the statement true, I also made the mistake before reading the answer! Although, to me, tidal and rising sea level were two different things but there you go!
freedom13245 freedom13245 yeah last night I was practicing for the ielts because my test is going to be in September .. this question made me very confused and worried because I wrote not giving but like you said it was true !! I'm gonna do bad in the test if this is the kind of questions we need to solve!!
thank you so much, honestly your lessons are the best, and your smile is giving positive energy.
This was very helpful, I thought I had it all covered but none the less you get cold feet the day before exam. Thank you very much.
♥ By the way did someone tell you that your eyes look like kristen bell's eyes
christian bale
no she meant Gareth Bale
Your word "pudding" sounded like Putin, and I was confused like: whaaat, do canadians like Putin!? Eat him? =D
the ord was puttini, its a kind of fries very popular in Canada
Marcus Vinicius M. Pereira thank you, now I know and would like to try it )
I did the same with puttini
It is POUTINE, a type of fries topped with cheese and gravy. Yum!
I thought she talk about Russian president
thank you so much Emma.This is very helpful.
People who are complaining about speed , please know that the video is made for everyone , that means from beginners to expert user
the type of questions i score lowest on my practice tests. This video is of great help. Thank you very much :)
I have an exam tomorrow. :)
Ladyly same here.all the best
Mohammed Dohadwala goodluck!
hey guys what happend in the test
n what is the cue card in ur speaking section
I'm going to do ilets I am facing problems to find out fill in the blanks from the passage what should I do to improve my problem
its so easy anyone can do this teach some hard one
So beautifully explained
I love the way you make us understand the difference
This is the best channel for IELTS students
Thanks @emma
best teacher in the world i love you , you help me very much
If suppose in the passage they mention "... Dogs have excellent sense of smell..." and the question reads as "Dogs and cats have a great sense of smell" what do i because it does not mention cat in the passage but dogs are mentioned.
I would definitely like to know the answer to that tricky question. SOMEONE needs to reply to your query ASAP.
Not Given for sure since the passage says nothing about cats.
Sam Smith how about false?
December Blue false
December Blue false
Imagine that i've got 7.5 in writing section , 7 speaking , 7 listining . but 6 in reading ,, that lowered my score alot .
Bro what should i do to improve my reading skill.
My favorite teacher to improve my English. Thank so much you Emma
Thanks for your sharing. You became a teacher to many scholars around the world.
God bless you teacher.
the examples r too easy compared to the actual exam!...
Yes
Those examples are too easy...that can be solved from anyone.. not the relevant examples.. I know she tries to understand students just start studying Ielts ,but It would be better showing with difficult one..
EMMA is good to see you again. Beside you look so beauty and different in a good way! Thank for the new video
I love you, Thank you.
You and youtube is my teacher!!
I bet putin paid her to say his name instead of pudding to make you Russian viewers know that he's everywhere...watching u..............*flips hair and walks away*
Dave Nilson hahahaha yeah Bro I agree. But I still bet he tastes good ;)
+Dave Nilson Wow! You are replying to your own comment! Still I had the same notion. Btw her tutorials are very helpful... :-) So cheers!!!
+Dave Nilson google poutine is pudding and read the second result:P
+Dave Nilson Found out she was actually taking about a Canadian dish named Poutine...
***** Looooool "Poutine Rape" OMG :')
Thanks a lot for sharing your time and wisdom, blessings!
Hi Emma.. Thank you for these classes. You helped me get my required score.
thank you alots Emma, i've learnt so many tips on the ielts exam from you!! hope to see your next video!! my skills is sound better than before a little, so thank you so much, hope all the best things come to you!!!
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I am a beginner. I am a Spanish American and I really like your videos. I am following you. I hope enjoying all your videos. Thanks
Hi Emma and thank you. The most important is to understand the question, if it is on the board we must read it several times.
Thanks a lot Emma for your lessons. They are very useful.
i watched the whole 3 videos bout IELTS and each video was very helpful :D thanks alot !!!
Thank you Dear Emma you beautifully explained this most difficult section of reading.
Thank you for everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️you’re a very good teacher 👍🏻
You are a good teacher Emma. Thank you for your lessons
yes ! finally i got the actual video tutorial .. it helps me a lot.. thanks mom !!!
Best explanation, which I didn't got told even in paid classes.
thank you alot ! your lessons are very helpful 1 month later I am gonna take my Ielts , I would be grateful if you make more videos especially for reading section
Thank you Emma. I like your English lecture because it is easy for me to understand.
Thanks so much for explaining about the IELT test characteristic.
Hello Emma, You are amazing! You explain very well, but please explain more about IELTS reading... Thank you
Thank you so much Emma.....I like your vivid way . I can see behind the lines a very smart qualified professional, trainer, and a lovely educator. Keep up may Allah guard you.
thanks Emma! your videos helped me get a band score of 8. many thanks!
Thanks So much Emma for the videos, it is so helpful
Thanks Emma.. Your videos are truly helpful... I have my exams in two days..
Thanks EMMA, your class is very helpful
ty emma your lessons are really helpful :):)
Thank you so much you have I uploaded this video. It's very helpful :)
Emma you are the best English teacher I have ever seen.
ur lecture is so precious for me because it helps learning very much.
your guidance has really helped. last time when i saw video before going to a test, i scored 40 out of 40 in reading.
and i came here again to review this video because my IELTS is exam less than 10 hours far.
hope i score again 40 on 40.
Thank you very much Emma for this lesson
Ur amazing ma'am ! Always been helpful to people ! I'm going to exam in 1 month .
thanks emma for giving clarity about true/false/notgiven
Thanks a million Emma for this strategies , I have exam on 7 of December , I hope do well after this instructions ..
I love you!! This is exactly what I need!!!
Thank you Miss Emma for this video , it really helps in the tests and certifications , but for the last one of the 'Non Given' i didn't understand it well
Thank you teacher for sharing and I enjoy to learn with you online and I believe I will improve my IELTS. We are from Cambodia and we really love learning because ASEAN is used English by ten nations.
Thank you Emma, your videos helped a lot
Emma's Video can play a prominent role in education about the IELTS