Hey, cuties!Today we are going to ** a difficult task in IELTS reading - paragraph matching. Don't be afraid, don't worry, follow me, and you will be able to stand out in this game of "finding faults". Don't talk nonsense, let's directly pull out five tricks, so that you can change the paragraph to match the god in seconds!
1.Pinch the beginning and end of a paragraph
First of all, you must learn to find out the "taste" of each paragraph. Just like when you eat ice cream, the first and last bites are the most distinctive. Look at the beginning of the paragraph, does it tell you what to talk about in this paragraph?Then take a look at the end, does it summarize the key points of this paragraph?Get these two points right, and you'll be like eating a smooth ice cream, and you'll easily grasp the topic of the paragraph.
2.Don't forget the "bonds" between paragraphs
Don't think that each paragraph exists in isolation, they have a "tacit understanding". Just like a tacit understanding between you and your friends, there will be clues between paragraphs. Look to see if the same keywords are mentioned between paragraphs, and if there is an extension of the message. These clues will give you a better understanding of the entire article, like a "tacit understanding" between friends, tightly connected.
3."Clever undercover" every paragraph
It is very crucial to look for "clues to the crime" in the paragraphs. Each paragraph may be buried with the information you need, so you'll have to go undercover like a detective in each paragraph. Look at the paragraph for any key information related to the topic, and don't miss any details, so that you can find exactly the "crime clue" you are looking for.
4.Don't be fooled by appearances
Sometimes, an article may look fancy on the outside, but it may not be informative. Just like picking fruit, appearance doesn't necessarily mean quality. Don't be intimidated by the space, the key is to find useful information. Don't forget, sometimes short and concise paragraphs can contain more dry goods.
5.Details of the "Turning the Clouds and Rain" paragraph
In the end, the details determine success or failure, just like finding faults, you have to carefully turn over the clouds. The specific information in the passage is key, and you have to read it carefully to find the small part that is most relevant to the topic. Don't be fooled by the overall context of the article, focus on the specific content of each paragraph, and you will do more with less than you can with half the effort by finding your phone.
Hopefully, these five tips will help you solve the paragraph matching question type in IELTS reading. Remember, it's like a game of "finding faults", and once you've mastered the skills, you're the king of the game!I wish you all the best in the exam room and become a true IELTS paragraph matching master!