IELTS Reading Summary Word Bank Tips
IELTS Reading Summary Word Bank Tips is a core Cambridge IELTS reading practice question type — train it with timed passages from authentic books, not random web quizzes.
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Word bank strategy
| Step | Tip |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read summary without words — predict topic |
| 2 | Classify bank words (nouns/verbs) |
| 3 | Fill obvious gaps first |
| 4 | Cross off used words |
Distractors
Every word looks plausible once — grammar and collocations decide.
Frequently asked questions
More words than gaps?
Yes — elimination is part of the task.
Same as gap fill?
Word bank adds extra distractors — gap fill guide.
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