マイチューターのリーディング

▮　【出題形式】-　6〜11

    6  .  Diagram label completion (図表を完成させる)

Label the diagram below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
(下の図表を完成させなさい。それぞれのパッセージから3語以内を選びなさい)

      7 .  Matching headings (見出しを選ぶ)

Reading　Passage 1 has four sections, A-D.
(パッセージ１は4つのセクションA〜Dから成ります)
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
(下の見出しのリストから各セクションにふさわしい見出しを選びなさい)
Write the correct number i-viii in boxes 9-13 on your answer sheet.                                     
(i〜viiiのうち正しい数字を解答用紙の9〜13の欄に書きなさい)
 

     8.  Matching information (情報を一致させる)

Reading passage 2 has eight paragraphs, A-H.
(パッセージ２は８つのパラグラフA〜Hから成ります)
Which paragraph contains the following information ?
(以下の情報が記述されているのは、どのパラグラフですか)
 

    9.   Identifying writer’s views / claims (書き手の見解・主張を識別する)

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage 3 ?
(次の記述内容は、パッセージ３の書き手の見解と一致しますか)
In boxes 30-34 on your answer sheet write….
(解答用紙の30〜34の欄に以下のように書きなさい)
YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer.
(記述内容が書き手の見解と一致しているなら、YES「はい」)
NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer.
(記述内容が書き手の見解と異なるなら、NO「いいえ」)
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this.
(どちらともいえない場合は、NOT GIVEN「該当なし」)
 

 10.   Identifying information (情報を識別する)

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 3 ?
In boxes 30-34 on your answer sheet write.
(解答用紙の30〜34の欄に以下のように書きなさい)
TRUE if the statement agree with the information
(記述内容が情報と合致しているなら、TRUE「真」)
FALSE if the statement contradicts with the information
(記述内容が情報と矛盾しているなら、FALSE「偽」)
NOT GIVEN if the information is no information on this.
(記述内容に関する情報がないなら、NOT GIVEN「該当なし」)
 

 11.   Matching (組み合わせる)

According to the information in Reading Passage 1, match the following events as occurring in :
(パッセージ１の情報から、以下の出来事を起きた日にちと組み合わせなさい)
Write the correct letter, A, B or C in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.
(解答用紙の1〜3の欄に、囲みのA,B, Cのうち正しい文字を書きなさい)
 
 

 

▮　リーディングテスト　11の問題タイプ

リーディングテストは、問題のタイプが11あります。
もっとも、実際のテストには、全ての問題タイプが含まれるとは限りません。
問題文には解答指示文が併記されています。
指示通り解答できないと得点できないので、必ず、
しっかりと設問を読むようにしてください。
 

リーディングテストもほかの分野のテストと同様、
先へ進むほど問題は難しくなり、要求が高度になります。
一般教養的なものがほとんどで、専門知識は必要とされません。
専門的な用語には解説が付くこともあります。
１つのパッセージは論理的かつ議論的なものを扱ったものとなりますが、
採点の割合はどの問題も同じです。
どのパッセージから始めてもよく、60分の時間配分は自由ですが、
おおよそその目標としては、１つのパッセージを
20分で終わらせ次のパッセージに進むようにします。
IELTS　リーディング問題形式はさまざまです。
どのパッセージにも少なくとも2種類の形式が出されます。
それでは、問題タイプ11種類の中から、５タイプを見てみましょう。

▮　【頻出問題形式】  1〜5

　  １　Multiple choice (選択肢問題)

Choose the correct letter, A,B,C or D.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
(A, B, C, Dから正しい文字を選びなさい)
Choose the correct letter A-E.
(A〜Eから正しい文字を選びなさい。)
Choose TWO letters A-E. Write your answers in box 1 on your answer sheet.
(A〜Eから2つの文字を選びなさい。解答用紙の1つの欄に答えを書きなさい。)
Choose TWO letters A-E. Write your answers in boxes 1 and 2 on your answer sheet.
(A〜Eから2つの文字を選びなさい。解答用紙の1と2の欄に答えを書きなさい。

 2.  Short answer questions (英問英答)

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
(それぞれパッセージから3語以内を選びなさい。)

3. Sentence completion (文を完成させる)

Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
(下の分を完成させなさい。それぞれのパッセージから２語以内を選びなさい。)
 

  4. Matching sentence endings (文の締めくくりを一致させる)

Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-F from the box below.
(下の囲みのA〜Fから、締めくくりとして正しいものを選び、各文を完成させなさい)

1. Summary/Note/Table/Flow-Chart completion (要約・メモ・表・フローチャートを完成させる)

Complete the summary with words(A-L)from the box below.
(下の囲みの単語A〜Lを使って要約を完成させなさい)
Complete the follow chart below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
(下のフローチャートを完成させなさい。それぞれパッセージから3語以内を選びなさい)
 

   5.  Summary/Note/Table/Flow-Chart completion (要約・メモ・表・フローチャートを完成させる)

Complete the summary with words(A-L)from the box below.
(下の囲みの単語A〜Lを使って要約を完成させなさい)
Complete the follow chart below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
(下のフローチャートを完成させなさい。それぞれパッセージから3語以内を選びなさい)
 
 

IELTS READING PREPARATION, TIP #14
UNDERSTANDING THE SCORING SYSTEM
-edited by Shanti
 
 
IELTS reading test is similar to listening, it has 40 items which is also the highest score a candidate can get.  One correct answer is equivalent to one point for the score that ranges from Band 1 to Band 9 and the scores are reported in whole and half bands. Take a look at the raw scores illustrated below to give an indication of the score you want to achieve.
 

 
On the actual Reading test, a candidate will be asked to read three different passages, which  contains  2,150 – 2,750 words in total, and answer the questions deliberately. The purpose of the test is to asses one’s reading skills on how well a candidate read the general sense of a passage, the main ideas, the details and also how wide the understanding of inferences and implied meaning; how good one can recognize a writer’s opinion, attitude and purpose and how good one follows the development of an argument.
Whichever version of IELTS one gets, the test takes 60 minutes and a candidate is not allowed to get more time to transfer the answers so it’s wise to write them straight to the answer sheets. Time management here is very essential.
 
Be mindful of the questions and read instructions carefully. There are 40 variety of question types used. The candidate will be asked to fill gaps in a passage or table, to match heading to text, diagrams or charts, to complete sentences, to give short answers to open questions and answer multiple choice questions. Take note that one word is sometimes asked to answer the questions, short phrases or a simple letter or simple.
 
There are no penalties for incorrect answers so answer all the questions because you have nothing to lose and if you have more time don’t forget to check and review your answers.
 

IELTS READING PREPARATION, TIP #13:
THE DONT’s IN TAKING IELTS READING
Written/Edited by Shanti Esther A. Bonachita

Reading section is always very confusing and surely encounter tricky questions. Here are some tips you need to remember to avoid mistakes.
 

1. There are many task types you need to locate the answer and most cases you need to skim through it so don’t waste time reading the passage for every question. You may read it carefully but don’t read it too slow.

1. Don’t answer the questions based on  your knowledge, experience or feelings. Always read the text with comprehension and when you answer the questions make sure that they are in the passage.

1. You have to be calm and don’t be anxious especially when the questions are difficult. You leave the hard ones and proceed to the next questions then come back to the items you couldn’t answer after you are able to answer the easy ones.

1. Don’t worry. Free your mind from worries if you have a hard time understanding every word. It is always not necessary to understand every word to be able to answer the questions correctly. Get the whole idea of the sentence that’s being asked.

1. Don’t forget to write your answers on the answer sheet. There will be no more time to transfer your answers at the end of the test.

1. Don’t write many answers  when there’s only one required. Always be careful to write only one answer, otherwise you will not receive a mark even if one of your answer is correct.

 
 
 
Question:
 
What is the meaning of the band score  zero (0) and nine (9)?
 
a. satisfactory; native speaker
b. did not attempt the test; expert user
c. zero english level;100 IQ
 
 

IELTS READING PREPARATION, TIP #12
IELTS READING TARGET BAND, 9
Written/Edited by Shanti Esther A. Bonachita

For those candidates who get a band score of 9, the most important advice they always give is to read a lot of different kinds of English texts. Also, practice taking the test under timed-conditioned training and learn how to get a strategic ideas of the different questions IELTS reading test are also helpful. Here are some tips from Debashis ,an IELTS candidate,who got a band score of 9 in his Reading exam.
He carried a red pen with him, which he thought was invaluable. His key points are–
1. Scan the ‘reading sections’ and ‘questions’
2.  decide the sections you will answer first.
3.After picking a section, read the questions relating to it in detail,then read the section in detail. While reading, underline and annotate them with key words in bold red for easy reference. Quick referencing is vital.
 
In the actual test he received 4 reading sections. He rapidly scanned through all 4 sections and questions to identify the easier sections, and then tackled them in that order.
 
4. After selecting a section, he read it’s questions in detail, underlying key words in a red pen, and summarizing it in 2-3 words in bold red next to it. For e.g. if the question was “how many times did the explorer Captain Scott return to England after his first trip”, it would be written next to it in red “RETURN UK > 1st ?”. This helps in quick referral to the question when studying the main body.
 
5. He then went back to the reading section, studying it in detail, and annotating it with my red pen. For e.g., if there were ten paragraphs, it would be written in bold red what the paragraph related to right next to it. This assists in quickly determining the likely paragraph a question relates to. He further underlined the possible answers, a task made easy as he could rapidly and readily read questions from their red summary in 3.2.
 
In overall, he found this module easy, as though he did not get time to practice, he is accustomed to reading large reports. He finished half-way through, and then proceeded to check his answers, twice. He noted with satisfaction that he did not need to change a single answer on revision. He got grade 9.
 
 
 
QUESTION:
 
How much score in IELTS  should an applicant need to pass the  prospective immigrants’ competence in English in the UK?
 
a.5.5
b.6.5
c. 7.5

IELTS READING TARGET BAND, 8
Written/Edited by Shanti Esther A. Bonachita
 

 

To hit a band score of 8 and up, one must  get at least 35 right answers out of the 40 questions. In IELTS reading section focusing on the time is always vital. Here are some tips you need to remember when taking the Reading section.
 
First of all, you must know how to begin. Always go through the text and gain a good understanding about the main idea of the passage. Then, read the questions carefully at least twice until you understand what it is asked. To get efficient answers, it is wise to identify which questions belong to which paragraphs. Also, you can write a note for each paragraph that will serve as your guide to the questions you need to answer. This will help you save time to search for important points and answer them easier.
 
Second of all, you must know how to deal with difficult questions. In situation like this, it is best to leave and turn to other sections and fill out the blanks. Once you finish the easy questions, you can get back to the difficult ones and try to concentrate,think clearly and focus to the question/s.
 
Thirdly, guessing can help even if you think that your answer/s are incorrect. Since wrong answers are not counted to your points, there is still a probability that answers you think are not “sure” can still be right.
 
Lastly, do not re-think of your answers. There are times when taking the test, takers dwell too much on the questions that are already answered  and change them because they think it is not right. First answers can be correct but chances are that  the wrongs ones can be chosen if you rethink your answers.  However, like in all sections, it’s always best to review and read through the answers especially when there is more time left to do it.
 
 
QUESTION:
 
1. In which country does  require IELTS for immigration purposes?
 
a. USA
b. Ireland
c. New Zealand
 

IELTS READING TARGET BAND, 7
Written/Edited by: Shanti Esther 
オンライン英会話　　マイチューター
 

▮　バンドスコア　7  を狙うには　！

IELTSリーディングセクションで　バンドスコア　「7」　を狙うには、とにかく様々なジャンルの論説、文章を毎日読むことです。
十分な単語を覚え、文法にも気を使いながら読み進めてください。
数多くの書物を毎日読むうえで、注意すべきはそのスピードです。　わからない単語がいくつかでできても止まることなく読み進め、著者の考え、主張を正確に捉えることが大切です。
 
 

 
To get a band score of 7 it is always advisable to read various articles  especially for IELTS reading section which requires intelligence to get a high score. By doing so, you have to remember the new words or expressions that you learn from the texts to increase a good range of vocabulary. Moreover, paying attention to the grammar structure with complete understanding is helpful too especially to your writing.
 
If you already mastered the essential tools in reading, skimming and scanning, catching the main idea of the text is the third important key to get a high band. How to do this? Practice reading, reading and reading. If doing it rarely, it is impossible to easily catch the main ideas of the passages in a time limited test. It would be suggestive to practice reading test everyday and develop the skills of understanding the main idea of the passage. Intensive reading  is notably essential when you are asked tough questions or even sentences that require complete comprehension  such as true or false questions wherein a single word can change the meaning of the sentence.
 
A lot of IELTS takers who got a band score of 7 in Reading developed the skill of speed reading which is a plus point to this section. However, in a short passage of 500 words  as you read it too fast but you have to read it again, not to mention encountering 5 or more unfamiliar words, then there is no reason to do speed reading. Always remember that the most important thing in this section is to understand the main ideas and the details and remember them as much as you can. In addition, if there’s an extra time left and before you finish the reading section and answer the questions don’t forget to check or review your answers especially the missed items.
 
As the saying goes “practice makes perfect”is far no different to practice reading for the IELTS test. An eager one should be concentrating on the weak points and build up a strong character  of not giving up , and in no time the  band of 7 is bound to come your way.
 
Keep  up the good work!
 
 
QUESTION:
 

1. Aside from Australia, UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and USA in what country is IELTS also accepted  for academic admission?

 
a. Philippines
b. India
c. France

THINGS TO REMEMBER DURING AN IELTS READING EXAM

Written/Edited by: Shanti Esther Bonachita

オンライン英会話　　マイチューター

▮　解答指示文に注意を払う！

後で後悔しないために解答指示文は十分気を付けて読んでください。　指示通りに書かないと得点でません。
IELTSリーディングセクションではひっかけ問題が多くでますので、ひっかけ問題のパターンがありますので、過去問で練習してください。
 

To avoid dissatisfaction during the test, here are some essential points you need to bare in mind when taking the IELTS-Reading section.

First and foremost, read the instructions carefully– a very important part of the IELTS-Reading test. It’s not ideal to skip this portion. Remember that the directions will tell you what exactly you need to do and how many words you should answer.

Secondly, understand the passage. Always make sure that you read the passage with good comprehension. It’s the same thing with the questions and always follow instructions carefully. As you read the title and subtitle from the beginning to end, you have to get the overview of a text before proceeding to the questions. If you do so, it’s more quick to process all the information and give good answers.

Thirdly, manage your time. It’s very important not to waste your time during the exam since a candidate is only given 20 minutes to answer all the questions. Bare in my mind not to get stuck on a single question, just leave it and get back to it later. Otherwise, if you are not sure of the answer, write them on the mark sheet using your pencil and return soon.

Further more, grammar counts. It is certainly the most important factor in IELTS. Even articles “a” or “the” matters. If you have problems with grammar just remember the basic sentence structure like simple and compound sentences and also be careful with singular/plural. If you want to get a higher score you can use the complex sentences. However, just remember two things: don’t write too little and not too much. Also, spelling matters. Like grammar, always be mindful of the spelling while writing your sentences. It can negatively affect your score and it’s not nice to lose points for ‘just’ incorrect spelling. Also, be extra aware of the words that you are copying in the text.

And most importantly, don’t Panic. Running out of time, encountering unfamiliar words and confusing passages can panic a candidate while taking the test. Take it easy and compose yourself, all the answers in the IELTS Reading section are in the passage.

Question:

What is the percentage of candidates who take the test to enter higher education in a foreign country?

a. 70%

b. 60%

c. 51%

READING TECHNIQUES

Written/Edited by: Shanti Esther Bonachita

As you take the reading section, the IELTS test makers arrange tricky questions specifically to catch candidates who employ skimming and scanning techniques that make the student thinks that it is really difficult. However, scanning and skimming is not enough if you aim to get a band score of 6.5, 7.0, 7.5++. To be able to do this, one must read and understand the material, and use critical thinking to absorb the passage. Critical thinking in taking the IELTS must require the student to think clearly and critically about ideas and arguments. Through this, you will ‘train’ yourself to think carefully and understand what other people are trying write. Here are some steps to improve your thinking skills and to do this, as you read an article about something, think about the following questions…

• What is the purpose of the article? Is the writer trying to sell a product, persuade the reader about something, raise awareness, give instructions….

• What reasons does the writer give? What do I think about these reasons / Could I give better reasons?

• What examples does the author give? What do I think about these examples / Could I give a better example?

• What statistics does the author use? Are they effective?

• What ‘experts’ does the author introduce? Should I believe a professor from Oxford more than a politician from Berlin?

• If there is an experiment, are there enough samples? Was the experiment done in a thorough way?

• How does the author use language? Does he / she use ’bad’ when perhaps ‘awful’ would be better? For example “The Chernobyl was bad.”

By doing this, you are now evaluating and criticizing what people write and how they write it. If you keep practicing these steps, you will realize that it is easier to improve your views in a more critical way when you give answers. Also, you will also pay more attention to the language, as the writer uses language to build their ideas. It will help you give convincing answers from the questions, give valid reasons and use persuasive answers and get a high mark.

So, grab an article now from the net and search for news or magazine, go to the ‘opinion’ section. Read articles as many as you can applying the steps you’ve learned today. And observe how authors write their ideas whether they are specific or general in their opinions.

Enjoy reading!

Question:

Can one successfully study for the test by themself?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Maybe

IELTSリーディング　Tips 7    

Written/Edited by: Shanti Esther Bonachita

 留学・ビジネス英語に強い　オンライン英会話　マイチューター

　▮　読む前に設問に集中する　！

IELTSリーディングセクションは英文読解力を試すだけのテストではありません。むしろ英文全部を読む必要がない問題も多いのです。　本文を読む前に必ず設問に目を通してください。　設問から本文のどこを読むべきかを知ることが大切です。

本、新聞、雑誌などを根気よく読み続けることで、知らぬ間に読解力は身についているはずです。　IELTSリーディングテストでは読解力に加え、速読テクニックである「スキャニング」と「スキミング」を試すテストとも言えます。

問題文を全部読むことよりも「スキャニング」と「スキミング」を使って重要な情報を素早く見つけ出すことをIELTSはむしろ評価するんです。

IELTSリーディングの問題は難解で長文です。　多くの受験者にとって全文を読むには時間が足りません。　また、全文を読む必要はありません。　　初めに設問に集中し、問題文のどこを読むべきかを知ることが大切なんです。　　設問から「スキャニング」「スキミング」を使い素早く解答を探し出してください。

IELTSリーディングで点数が低い方は特に設問に集中することです。　また、IELTSリーディングテストは設問のパターンもありますので事前に熟知してください。

After a severe reading of newspapers, magazines and books one must have improved the reading skills and speed. In this test, IELTS reading category does not asses your comprehension-not what you have understood, rather your skills in scanning and skimming.

The texts in IELTS are typically quite hard, so candidates spend as much time as possible reading the texts. One must focus on the question to avoid errors. Many candidates, especially for lower level, thinks that　skimming through is more helpful when reading the questions first to get an idea of what to pay attention to in the reading passage.

During the preparation you must train yourself first and practice an “open book” tests where you can see the answers as you do the questions. Here are some points to remember:

1. As advised, an IELTS taker must first read all the questions quickly to get an idea of what kind of information is required (whether scanning or skimming is needed). Focus exactly on what you are asked to do in ‘completion’ type questions. Make sure that you understand the questions and follow instructions carefully.

    

2. Underline words in the text in the exam. As you read the questions, use a pencil to underline important information such as dates, places and names. Do not try and read every word; remember, you are reading for a purpose and do not worry if there is a word that you do not understand – you may not need to use it.

    

3. Answer the questions one by one with the help of the underlined parts of the text. Having read the text once, you will find it easy to find specific information by scanning. If you do not know the answer to a question, attempt it but do not waste time; move quickly onto the next one.

    

4. Check your answers.

When you practice, read the passage, answer the questions, compare your answers to the answers and pay attention to the mistakes. You need to understand why you got wrong answers and try to remember them so that you won’t make the same mistakes.

Question:

Is IELTS test the most difficult English test?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Maybe