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Allan Scafe 쪽지보내기 메일보내기 자기소개 아이디로 검색 전체게시물 Date 20-09-30 12:41

Hi Mao,

It was nice meeting you yesterday along with everyone else.  Now, let me try to answer your question:

In general, it is suggested that you spend about 17 minutes on the first section, 20 on the second, and 23 on the third section.  When it comes to exactly how long you should actually spend reading the text, it gets a bit more complicated.  Generally, it is recommended that you DO NOT read the entire article/essay.  Instead, what you should do is start by reading and trying to understand the questions first, kind of like what we did yesterday.  Read the questions, highlight keywords, and then scan the text for keywords in the question.  When you find them, skim around the word, and if you still can't find the answer, then read in detail.  Generally, it is not recommended that you read an article in detail, and if you do, it should only be done after you gone over the questions and if you have extra time to search for an answer.  However, if you're still answering a question in section 1, and 17 minutes have passed, you should really move on.

Does that make sense?  If not, please respond and either I or possibly Steve will try to get back to you as soon as possible. 

Have a great day!

Hi, Allan.
 Thank you for your quick response and I mostly understand your points like you taught us yesterday.
However I still wonder if I could make enough scores without understanding whole essay especially when answering yes,no,and not-given questions.
So I will try the way you advised first and then let you know if I still have difficulty of managing time!
I really appreciate to you.

See younext week:)

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Allan Scafe 쪽지보내기 메일보내기 자기소개 아이디로 검색 전체게시물 Date 20-09-30 15:02

Hi Mao,

Another thing I should note is that it depends on the task.  Anyhow, we'll be going over a number of different types of questions, so hopefully, you'll have a better idea of how to approach the reading section better afterwards!

Hi Allan,

I tried to do the practicum exam with your advice today. And like you mentioned, it seemed depend on the questions I need different skill to read...
I got better score on the graph section but lower score on YES,NO questions...
Yap, I need little more time to get used to it!
Thank you for your advice and I'm looking forward to seeing your live again next week:)

Regard,

Mao