READING P4 22 SEPT

CONTENTS

01 FORMAT OF PART 4 QS 02 TEST FOCUS SKILLS IN
03 COMPARING & EVALUATING
PART 4
2 DIFFERENT TEXTS
04 SUMMARY

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PART 4
Two mutiple choice questions based

on Text 1, two multiple-choice
questions based on Text 2 & two
multiple-choice questions comparing

the two texts (3 options each)

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1. Understanding the main idea

and supporting details, and gist

v Read the title, subtitles and subheadings
v Read the first and last sentence of every

paragraph
v Read quickly and look for key words
v Do not read every single word
v If there are multiple texts about the same

topic / theme, keep an eye out for
similarities and differences

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2. Comparing and Evaluating
Information in Different Texts

HOW? v When there are two (or more) texts
that require comparison.
You will need to determine
the ways in which they are
similar and different.

v Comparing texts can help you
determine which arguments and
points of view are more accurate
and / or relevant to what you are
looking for.

STEPS TO COMPARE & EVALUATE INFORMATION IN

DIFFERENT TEXTS:

v Read both texts carefully
v Figure out the purpose of the texts. They

might feature different viewpoints about the
same topic. They may also have the same or a
different target audience in mind.
v Type of questions in comparing and
evaluating?
§ which of the following is TRUE of both

texts? or
§ The two texts suggest that .......
(It requires you to compare the two texts).

STEPS TO COMPARE & EVALUATE INFORMATION IN
DIFFERENT TEXTS:

v Pay attention to the vocabulary, imagery,
sentence length and complexcity, paragraph
length, structuring of ideas and rhetorical
devices used in the texts.

v Determine similarities and differences of the
texts. They might agree and / or disagree on
one or several aspects of a topic.

v Pay attention to the claims, facts and
opinions presented in the texts.

LOOK AT THE
SAMPLE

QUESTIONS

TEXT 1

LOOK AT THE 15. The writer believes that
SAMPLE A different societies make us think
differently
QUESTIONS B human beings are more similar than we
think
C how we describe ourselves depends on
our character

CLUE: THE ANSWER IS IN PARAGRAPH 3

‘One thought experiment suggests the extent to which our mental processes
are influenced by the society in which we grow up.’
Answer: A

16. People from Asian countries
A act based on their own way of
thinking
B see objects as separate from their
environment
C are closely linked to their family
and community

CLUE: THE ANSWER IS IN PARAGRAPH 5

“In contrast, people with an interdependent self perception are usually from
Asia and Latin America. They view themselves as more connected with others
close to them, such as their family or community, and think of themselves as a
part of different social relationships”. Answer: C

TEXT 2

LOOK AT THE 17. Gelfand and her colleagues
SAMPLE believe that societies with relaxed
rules
QUESTIONS A have more order and control
B allow creative ideas to develop
C are more likely to have low crime
rates

CLUE: THE ANSWER IS IN PARAGRAPH 3 & 4

‘She and her colleagues describe societies with strict rules as “tight” and those
with more relaxed rules as “loose”.’ (P3)
“Tight societies have more order and social control than loose societies.
However, tight societies are less creative and less accepting of differences.’ (P4)
Answer: B = Societies with relaxed rules (Loose societies)

18. The writer uses paragraph 5 to make
a point that
A social rules are more obvious in some
countries
B making sure the law is followed can
change behaviour
C different countries have different
ideas about being clean

CLUE: THE ANSWER IS IN PARAGRAPH 5

“Countries can change their social behaviours. They can emphasise unwritten

social rules by using legal means.”. Answer: B

Questions 19 and 20 are based on 19. How are Text 1 and Text 2 similar?
Text 1 and Text 2. A They both show that the idea of time
is different for every culture.
B They both discuss how people from
different cultures think.
C They both compare the American and
Asian cultures.

CLUE: TEXT 1 (PARAGRAPH 4 & 5)

“ Kitayama says, “Individuals in some cultures understand the self as
independent, whereas those in other cultures perceive it as interdependent.”.
(P4) & “In contrast, people with an interdependent self-perception are usually
from Asia and Latin America” (P5)
= PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES THINK.

Questions 19 and 20 are based on 19. How are Text 1 and Text 2 similar?
Text 1 and Text 2. A They both show that the idea of time
is different for every culture.
B They both discuss how people from
different cultures think.
C They both compare the American and
Asian cultures.

CLUE: TEXT 2 (PARAGRAPH 2 & 4)

“ Every culture has many unwritten rules.”. (P2) & “4Tight societies have
more order and social control than loose societies. However, tight societies are
less creative and less accepting of difFerences. ” (P4)
= PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES THINK.
ANSWER : B

Questions 19 & 20 are based on 20. The two texts suggest that
Text 1 and Text 2. further research on culture can lead to
A more peaceful societies
B closer social relationships
C better knowledge about different
societies

CLUE: TEXT 1 (PARAGRAPH 6) & TEXT 2 (PARAGRAPH 6)

“With more research, we may well find cultural differences in even more
areas. Only by knowing about these effects will we ever be able to understand
other cultures a little better.” (Text 1, P6) & “With more research, we can
better understand why societies differ and this could be the first step towards
greater global harmony”. (Text 2, P6).
ANSWER: C

What You Should do:

v Underline or highlight the keywords using a
highlighter pen in the question. Use them to
locate the information in the text.

v Skim through the text until you come to the part or
section needed to answer the question.

v Check each possible answer option given carefully.
Some questions might be tricky although the questions
are straight forward.

v Remember that some of the most likely answers may have
been paraphrased.

v Some of the vocabulary given in the options are found
in the text. Only ONE of the options is the MOST
suitable response to the question.

SUMMARY

1.Read the passage
carefully

2.Read the questions
carefully

3.Underline / highlight 5.Don’t be influenced by
the main ideas / your own opinions
keywords 6.Don’t just match words,
some of the options are
4.Take note of wrong but may be linked
transition words to the ideas given.

The End

Slides prepared by:
ADM^21
Sept. 2021