Let's learn some useful strategies for reading tasks. The strategy of selecting relevant points can help you to complete the Reading exam task 10.

What points can be called relevant?
What are relevant points?
relevant — closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in

Read the three paragraph headings from an article about sports. Tick the sentences that express the main idea of each paragraph

Heading 1: It often takes a lot of effort to achieve success.

• A. It isn't easy to get great results in sports.
• B. You need a lot of time to become successful.
• C. Doing sports can require a lot of patience.

Heading 2: Doing regular physical exercises can have a lasting effect.

• A. Sports don't usually affect anybody deeply.
• B. Regular physical activity has a great influence on people's lives.
• C. Doing sports regularly can slightly change people's lives.

Heading 3: We are often advised to go in for sports to stay fit and healthy.

• A. It is useful to follow advice about health.
• B. It is not necessary to do sports.
• C. Sports can be beneficial for health.