Reading: Sample analysis — IELTS Reading overview & chiến lược band 5.5

1. Mục tiêu buổi học

• Đọc một passage mẫu band 5.5, phân tích từng câu hỏi để thấy đáp án nằm ở đâu
• Phân biệt dạng câu nào tìm theo thứ tự bài, dạng nào không — để sắp xếp thứ tự làm hợp lý
• Thực hành quy trình đọc – tìm – đối chiếu giúp bạn làm đúng nhiều hơn trong 60 phút

2. Passage mẫu

Đây là một passage ngắn (dưới 500 từ) để bạn làm quen với cách đọc và tìm đáp án. Passage thật trong bài thi dài hơn (khoảng 900 từ), nhưng cách làm giống hệt.

A
Many people believe that having a daily routine is necessary for success in study and work. A routine helps you organise your time so that you can revise what you learned, complete your tasks, and still have time to enjoy life. Students who follow a weekly plan are more active learners because they know exactly what to do each day. For example, spending 30 minutes every morning reading aloud in English can improve your speaking skills much faster than studying for three hours only once a week.

B
However, some researchers argue that routines can become boring if they are too strict. When people do the same thing at the same time every day, they may lose enjoyment and feel that learning is a series of repeated actions. Dr Helen Ross, a psychologist at Manchester University, suggests that routines should include at least one or two enjoyable activities to keep motivation high. She explains that students should write down what they want to achieve each week, but they do not need to translate every single task into a fixed time slot.

C
Creating a good routine does not have to be difficult. The first tip is to make a note of all your regular commitments, such as classes, work, or dates with friends. Then, look at the time left and decide how much you can spend on study. It is unnecessary to fill every hour with work. In fact, taking breaks is as important as studying itself. Many students mix up 'being busy' with 'being productive', but sitting at a desk for hours without focus is often just an awful waste of time.

D
Once you have a plan, stick to it for at least two weeks before making changes. This gives you time to see what works and what does not. If you forget to follow your routine on one day, do not worry — just continue the next day. Remember that a routine is a tool to help you, not a dreadful rule you must obey. The key is to find a balance between structure and flexibility so that you can enjoy your daily activities while still making progress towards your goals.

3. Questions

Questions 1–4
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

1. A routine helps students organise their time and still have time to __________ .
2. Dr Helen Ross says routines should include activities that are __________ .
3. Students often confuse being busy with being __________ .
4. You should follow a new routine for at least __________ before deciding to change it.

Questions 5–7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1. Students who follow a weekly plan learn more actively than those who do not.
2. Dr Helen Ross works at a university in London.
3. Taking breaks is just as important as studying.

4. Answer key

5. Phân tích từng câu

6. Quy trình đọc – tìm – đối chiếu

Đây là cách làm hiệu quả nhất cho mục tiêu 5.5. Bạn KHÔNG đọc hết passage rồi mới làm câu hỏi, mà làm song song: đọc một đoạn, làm các câu của đoạn đó, rồi chuyển sang đoạn tiếp theo.