IELTS
JOURNAL
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6. Matching features or classification
Task Type & Format
In
this task type, candidates are required to match a set of statements or pieces
of information to a list of options. The options are a group of features from the
text, and are identified by letters. Candidates may, for example,
be required to
match different research findings to a list of researchers, or characteristics to
age groups, events to historical periods etc. It is possible
that some options will
not be used, and that others may be used more than once. The instructions will
inform candidates if options may be used more than once.
Task Focus
This task type assesses the candidate’s ability to recognise relationships and
connections between facts in the text and their ability
to recognise opinions and
theories. It may be used both with texts dealing with factual information as well
as opinion-based discursive texts. Candidates need to be able to skim and scan
the text in order to locate the required information and to read for detail.
Tip:
In
the text, underline the names, dates, numbers, etc. from the questions or
options, so that you can locate them quickly.
