Practicing with computer-based exercises is crucial because the functionality, such as highlighting and scrolling, differs from paper-based tests. Familiarity with these features ensures efficiency during the exam, as there’s no time to figure them out on test day.
The highlight function helps track keywords in the text, making it easier to scan for answers. It’s essential because underlining isn’t possible on the computer, and keeping track of keywords manually is too difficult.
On the computer-based exam, questions are presented in a table format rather than a list. For example, matching paragraph information requires selecting a box corresponding to the paragraph, which can be confusing if unprepared.
Scrolling is necessary because the entire passage often doesn’t fit on one screen. Missing part of the text due to not scrolling can lead to incorrect answers, especially under exam pressure.
Taking notes is a waste of time during the IELTS reading exam, as time is limited. The focus should be on answering questions efficiently, and note-taking detracts from this goal.
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