{"id":2972,"date":"2023-01-20T08:34:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T08:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=2972"},"modified":"2023-01-20T08:34:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T08:34:57","slug":"pte-reading-tips-the-importance-of-skimming-and-scanning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/pte-reading-tips-the-importance-of-skimming-and-scanning\/","title":{"rendered":"PTE Reading Tips: The Importance of Skimming and Scanning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fluency in the English language can be a significant advantage for students who aspire to study or relocate abroad. However, those who are not so fluent in English<\/strong><\/a> do not need to be bogged down. One can hone their English speaking, writing and reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates who wish to study abroad can take the PTE<\/strong><\/a> exam. The PTE<\/strong><\/a> exam or the Pearson Language Test (academic) is conducted annually to assess an applicant\u2019s overall proficiency in the English Language. The exam primarily aims at gauging the candidates\u2019\u00a0 English speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Partaking in the said exam can serve as a testament to the applicants\u2019 English-speaking competency and can help students reassure the admission committee\/ visa officers about their proficiency in the English<\/strong> Language \u00a0and insinuate that he\/she will be able to represent their ideas and express themselves in front of an international audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name of Exam<\/td>Pearson Test of English (PTE)<\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/td>Pearson PLC Group\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Duration<\/td>2 hours\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/td>Computer-Based Exam<\/td><\/tr>
Application Fee<\/td>INR 14,700<\/td><\/tr>
Sections<\/td>Speaking<\/strong> & Writing<\/strong>, Reading<\/strong><\/a> and Listening<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Skimming and Scanning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the primary issues faced by the students while preparing for the <\/strong>PTE<\/strong><\/a> exam is time management. Candidates often go blank while answering multiple-choice questions which ends up wasting time. During such situations, skimming and scanning can come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skimming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skimming is the process of reading through the text quickly to get a general idea of the text. Skimming requires one to go through every word while attempting questions in the reading<\/strong><\/a> section. Implementing this process can help one save a lot of time because skimming requires one to ignore unnecessary data and quickly move over the text while retaining critical information. While implementing this technique, one must keep their eyes open and look out for crucial data, repeating words, and anything that can help one get a hang of what\u2019s going on in the text. This can help one get a sense of the text and, as a result, answer the questions. One must always also look out for misleading information that can deceit the candidate from selecting the correct answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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