ELTIS Reading for Specific Information and Detail Flashcards

A passage states: 'The ELTIS exam is designed to assess whether students have sufficient English skills to succeed in American high schools and colleges.' What is the main purpose of the ELTIS exam according to this passage?

Answer: To evaluate English skills needed for academic success in the US.

The passage explicitly states the ELTIS assesses whether students have the English skills to succeed in American academic settings.

When a reading question asks 'According to the passage,' you should:

Answer: Find the answer stated directly in the passage.

'According to the passage' means the answer is explicitly stated in the text, not inferred or based on outside knowledge.

A student reads: 'The cafeteria serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays only.' Which detail is specifically stated in this sentence?

Answer: Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays.

The sentence directly states that lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays, which is the specific detail provided.

In a passage about school rules, the phrase 'Students are prohibited from using mobile phones during class' means:

Answer: Students are not allowed to use phones in class.

'Prohibited' means not allowed; the sentence explicitly bans mobile phone use during class.

A passage says: 'Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.' A student submits their application two days late. What will happen according to the passage?

Answer: The application will not be considered.

The passage clearly states that late applications will not be considered, so the student's application will be rejected.

When answering a detail question, you should avoid:

Answer: Choosing an answer based on what you already know about the topic.

Detail questions require answers found within the passage; using outside knowledge can lead to selecting an incorrect answer.