The different types of matching in IELTS reading

Matching questions require you to match information from the text to a list of options.

There are several different types of matching questions in the IELTS reading test. These include:

1. Matching headings: In this type of question, you are given a list of headings and a list of paragraphs or sections of text. You must match the headings to the correct paragraphs or sections.

2. Matching information: In this type of question, you are given a list of facts or pieces of information and a text. You must match the facts or pieces of information to the correct parts of the text.

3. Matching features: In this type of question, you are given a list of features or descriptions and a diagram or illustration. You must match the features or descriptions to the correct parts of the diagram or illustration.

4. Matching Sentences: In this type of question, you are given a list of sentences and a text. You must match the sentences to the correct parts of the text.

5. Matching names/words: In this type of question, you are given a list of names or words and a text. You must match the names or words to the correct parts of the text.

It's important to read the instructions carefully and understand what type of matching is being asked before starting to answer the question.

How to answer each of the IELTS reading matching question types

Matching Headings:

• Read the question and the list of headings carefully.

• Skim the text quickly to get an idea of the general content.

• Read each heading and try to predict where it might fit in the text.

• Read each paragraph or section of the text and look for the heading that best fits it.

• Match the headings to the correct paragraphs or sections.

• Check your answers for accuracy and completeness.

Matching Information:

• Read the question and the list of facts or pieces of information carefully.

• Skim the text quickly to get an idea of the general content.

• Read each fact or piece of information and try to predict where it might be mentioned in the text.

• Read the text and look for the facts or pieces of information.

• Match the facts or pieces of information to the correct parts of the text.

• Check your answers for accuracy and completeness.

Matching Features:

• Read the question and the list of features or descriptions carefully.

• Study the diagram or illustration carefully.

• Look for the features or descriptions in the diagram or illustration.

• Match the features or descriptions to the correct parts of the diagram or illustration.

• Check your answers for accuracy and completeness.

Matching Sentences:

• Read the question and the list of sentences carefully.

• Skim the text quickly to get an idea of the general content.

• Read each sentence and try to predict where it might be found in the text.

• Read the text and look for the sentences.

• Match the sentences to the correct parts of the text.

• Check your answers for accuracy and completeness.

Matching names/words:

• Read the question and the list of names or words carefully.

• Skim the text quickly to get an idea of the general content.

• Read each name or word and try to predict where it might be found in the text.

• Read the text and look for the names or words.

• Match the names or words to the correct parts of the text.

• Check your answers for accuracy and completeness.

Please note that the above steps are general guidelines and the actual steps may vary depending on the specific task and the text. Additionally, practicing sample questions and taking mock tests can help you become more familiar with the format and types of questions on the IELTS reading test.