IELTS Reading Passage (Disinformation) Summary Completion Using Words From the Text
You will often be required to complete a summary completion task in the IELTS Reading test.
This kind of task required you to understand details within the text and to identify the main idea. The summary completion assessment will usually cover one part of the text rather than the whole text.
There are two types of summary completion:
1. Where you select words directly from the text.
2. Where you select words from a list of answers.
We will practise summary completion using words directly from the text in today’s free materials.
If you are required to select words directly from the text, the instructions will state how many words or numbers you need to use in your answer.
Read the IELTS reading passage extract that follows and try to complete the summary to test your skills.
Remember this is only an extract. In the real test you will need to locate the relevant section from the whole passage that contains the information you need to complete the summary!
The Repercussions of Disinformation in the Digital Era
The repercussions of disinformation are extensive. In the realm of public health, for example, false information regarding vaccines and treatments can lead to vaccine hesitancy and the propagation of preventable diseases. Similarly, in the political arena, the spread of disinformation can undermine democratic processes, eroding trust in institutions and fostering division among citizens.
Tackling the issue of disinformation necessitates a multifaceted approach. Educating the public about the perils of disinformation and imparting critical thinking skills are crucial steps in combating its dissemination. Additionally, social media platforms must shoulder responsibility for their role in perpetuating false information by implementing stricter content moderation policies and investing in technology to detect and remove disinformation.
Ultimately, combating disinformation requires collaboration between governments, technology companies, and the general public. By working collectively to promote truth and accountability in the digital era, we can mitigate the harmful impacts of disinformation and cultivate a more informed and resilient society.
Complete the summary.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 20-23 on your answer sheet.
Reducing the Threat of Disinformation
The ramifications of the recent surge in online disinformation are wide-ranging, from impacts on public health to threats to democracy and increased 20………………. in society. To reduce these threats, there is no simple answer, rather 21…………………. tactics are necessary. These include education in general and raising critical thinking skills.
The State, I.T. companies and the populace need to act 22……………….. to ensure that the world can be 23………………… to the modern-day threats posed by online disinformation.
Answers
The ramifications of the recent surge in online disinformation are wide-ranging, from impacts on public health to threats to democracy and increased 20. division in society. To reduce these threats, there is no simple answer, rather 21 multifaceted tactics are necessary. These include education in general and raising critical thinking skills.
The State, I.T. companies and the populace need to act 22 collectively to ensure that the world can be 23 resilient to the modern-day threats posed by online disinformation.
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Tips
To help you with summary completion questions in the IELTS test here are some tips!
- All of the information contained in the summary will also be contained in the reading text, but they will generally use synonyms and paraphrasing, so don’t expect to see the same words.
- Read the question before reading the text. A summary completion question will be quite short, so you will be able to read it quickly.
- Pay attention to the heading of the summary completion question. This will be helpful when you are facing a full IELTS reading passage as it will help direct you to which part of the text you need to focus on.
- Underline or circle key information words in the summary – think of what synonyms or antonyms you might see in the passage.
- Think of what word groups the missing words might belong to. For example, the first gap indicates that the word will be a noun. The second gap seems to be an adjective – a word that will describe the tactics needed to address the threat of disinformation.
- Think about linking words, adverbs or conjunctions that might indicate a reason, a contrast or comparison; for example, rather.
- Next use your skimming and scanning skills as you work through the text. Focus on some of the key information words you noted in the summary to find the part of the passage you need to spend time on. Remember you are unlikely to find the exact words, look for synonyms and antonyms.