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08 Jul 2010, 07:39
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this answer is going to sound extremely generic, but the truth of the matter is, you just have to keep on reading and practicing.
I was horrible at reading comprehension. I'm not a native speaker and just like you, can lose concentration easily. But since I started to prep for GMAT, I've really begun to read a lot of different stuff, including both intelligent materials, such as Economist, the financial news online, and non-intellectual materials, sports magazine and celebrities-related materials. On top of all the reading, I practiced a whole bunch of reading comprehension materials and for some odd reason, the eureka lightbulb just turned itself on on top of my head. I started understanding exactly what the question is asking; I started understand the gyst of the passage; I started doing better on reading comprehension. Of course, I'm not getting 100% right, but I've definitely boosted from just a 30-50% correct to a 60-75% right, depending on the passage itself, the range could be even higher. So don't give up! The best way is to simply keep practicing!!
I was horrible at reading comprehension. I'm not a native speaker and just like you, can lose concentration easily. But since I started to prep for GMAT, I've really begun to read a lot of different stuff, including both intelligent materials, such as Economist, the financial news online, and non-intellectual materials, sports magazine and celebrities-related materials. On top of all the reading, I practiced a whole bunch of reading comprehension materials and for some odd reason, the eureka lightbulb just turned itself on on top of my head. I started understanding exactly what the question is asking; I started understand the gyst of the passage; I started doing better on reading comprehension. Of course, I'm not getting 100% right, but I've definitely boosted from just a 30-50% correct to a 60-75% right, depending on the passage itself, the range could be even higher. So don't give up! The best way is to simply keep practicing!!
12 Jul 2010, 10:20
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i agree with bakfed. you simply just have to get your hands on boring journals and other magazines and read OUTSIDE your level of comfort.
also, what helps me is to also learn how to speed read. (just google "speed reading" or something; there are some good strategies/tips out there). the reason that speed reading helps for RC is that after you speed read for 10-15 minutes, and then go read a RC passage NORMALLY, you'll quickly notice the improvement in comprehension/concentration.
i guess if i were to write a strategy on RC, i would recommend
1) reading lots of boring/dry stuff like a humanities or a law journal
2) learn how to speed read
3) improve CR skills (lots of overlapping concepts from CR like weakening- and strengthening-type questions)
hope that helps!
also, what helps me is to also learn how to speed read. (just google "speed reading" or something; there are some good strategies/tips out there). the reason that speed reading helps for RC is that after you speed read for 10-15 minutes, and then go read a RC passage NORMALLY, you'll quickly notice the improvement in comprehension/concentration.
i guess if i were to write a strategy on RC, i would recommend
1) reading lots of boring/dry stuff like a humanities or a law journal
2) learn how to speed read
3) improve CR skills (lots of overlapping concepts from CR like weakening- and strengthening-type questions)
hope that helps!
