Reading Methodology

1. Read the question

Don’t think yet. Just identify:

• topic (opinion, cause, originality, request)
• what type of answer you’re looking for

2. Read the text once

While reading, silently tag:

• main idea (first sentence or first paragraph)
• one or two keywords related to the question

3. Read the options

• Pick the option that matches your mental summary.
• Don’t pick based on “which one I understand best.”

4. Choose and move on

• Re-read only if two options clearly fit or your choice is contradicted.
• No second read “just in case.”

Practice rule

• One text read only.
• Answer immediately.
• Star questions you wanted to reread.
• Review after the test, not during.