Tips for Reading for Ideas

• You have to write 12 content points from the given passage, on two aspects: advantages/disadvantage, causes/effects, comparison of past and present etc. The points on both sides should be balanced (6+6, 7+5 or 5+7).
• The points should be brief, precise and concise. You don’t need to write them in your own words. Review the marking scheme to find out how the point should be written.
• Avoid repeating a point in different words. Examples of a point do not count as separate points.
• Each point should be written on separated line in a numbered or bullet list.
• Example points given by the examiner in the boxes are not included in your 12 content points.
• Write 2/3 extra points, whenever possible. You will get marks for the extra points in case some of your points are incorrect.
• Write a paragraph summary of 180 words, including the 10 words given in the question. Use your own words as far as possible and use conjunctions to make your paragraph cohesive and fluent to read.
• You should know the difference between facts and opinions. Google it and you will find plenty of resources. Practice solving the past paper questions on finding fact/opinion.