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1. Skim the Passage for General Understanding Time Management: Quickly skim the passage (1-2 minutes) to understand the main idea, structure, and tone. Focus on Structure: Pay attention to: The first and last sentences of each paragraph. Signal words (e.g., however, therefore, on the other hand). Avoid...
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1. Skim the Passage for General Understanding Time Management: Quickly skim the passage (1-2 minutes) to understand the main idea, structure, and tone. Focus on Structure: Pay attention to: The first and last sentences of each paragraph. Signal words (e.g., however, therefore, on the other hand). Avoid Overreading: Don’t get stuck on difficult words or sentences; the goal is to grasp the big picture. 2. Understand Question Types 3. Use a Targeted Reading Strategy Read Only What’s Necessary: For most questions, you don’t need to re-read the entire passage. 4. Practice Active Reading Annotate While Reading: Jot down main ideas, transitions, and key details in your scratch paper 5. Manage Time Effectively Allocate Time Wisely: Each reading section has 3-4 passages, with 10 questions each. Aim to spend: 15-20 minutes per passage (2-3 minutes to skim, 1 minute per question). read less
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