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Reading theory

IELTS Academic · 13 question types and overview · English & Russian

Lesson 4 of 14

Matching features

Connect each statement to the person, place or category responsible for it.

First 10 seconds

Read the list of names and check the reuse rule.

Order clue

Names and statements can be in different orders.

How to answer

  • Find each named person or category in the passage.
  • Track pronouns and nearby sentences to see what belongs to that name.
  • Compare the statement with the relevant finding or view, then select its label.

Watch for

Two researchers mentioned together may hold different views.

Before you move on

Can you connect the claim to this name without guessing?

Worked example

Lena measures travel time; Omar interviews commuters about comfort. A statement about satisfaction belongs to Omar, even if Lena's name appears first.

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