They are very learnable once you know the method above. The most common cause of lost marks is rushing — read carefully and follow the steps.
IELTS Reading: Summary Completion
You complete a summary of part of the passage with words from the text or a box.
How to answer, step by step
- Read the whole summary first to grasp the meaning.
- Predict the type of word each gap needs (noun, verb, adjective).
- Find the matching section and choose the exact word, respecting the word limit.
Key tip
Remember: If words come from the passage, they must be spelled and copied exactly.
No — there is no penalty for wrong answers, so always write something for every question.
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