Task description

　　You will be provided with a number of statements some of which paraphrase   or summarise what the writer said. In this task type you need to show that you   know what information the writer did (and did not) mention on a particular   topic.

　　What is being tested is your ability to:

　　skim and scan the text for details

　　understand paraphrase

　　understand inference

　　How to approach questions where you have to select factors

　　Step 1: Read the instructions carefully. Note that only three of the   factors are correct. Note also that the instructions in this sample task tell   you what topic to focus on. In this case the instructions tell you to focus on   poor communication as a contributing factor in the disaster. Although other   factors may have contributed to the disaster (such as A and C) only the three   correct answers focus on poor communication as a contributing factor.

　　Step 2: Read through the list of factors.

　　Step 3: Scan the text and find the sections or paragraphs which discuss   poor communication.

　　Step 4: Read those sections carefully and select the appropriate three   factors.