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IELTS Reading is a vocabulary test
You can't get a high score in the IELTS reading test without having a profound
knowledge of understanding paraphrased or reworded forms, that is conveying the
same message in other words by changing the words or grammatical structures in a
sentences. Look at the examples below.
By Words:
I need some water. = I am thirsty.
By Structures:
John is taller than Pat. = Pat is not as tall as John (is).
Here are some more examples of similar words and phrases that you may find in
academic reading passages.
remained = stayed
took a long time = slow
of varying (size, price etc) = of different (size, price)
virtually any = almost any
non-stop = continuous
unblemished = perfect, without a mark or scratch
molten (glass or metal) = in liquid form due to heat
instant commercial success = made a profit straight away
flaws = faults, mistakes, weaknesses
detecting = locating, finding, discovering
Tip:
Write the new words or phrases that you read or hear and their synonymous
equivalence in a notebook - that's the best way to improve your vocabulary knowledge
step by step. Don’t forget that vocabulary learning is a gradual and time taking
process.
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