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Reading 3 Identifying main and supporting ideas Understanding paragraph structure 1 Reading this title and subheading and think what does the text will be about. a What is blame and what is the different between fault and blame？ b In what context is this passage going to discuss blame? c Try to guess the meanings of the words and phrases in bold in the first paragraph. The truth is, blame can also be a powerful constructive force. For starters, it can be an effective teaching tool, helping people to avoid repeating their mistakes. When used judiciously – and sparingly – blame can also prod people to put forth their best efforts, while maintaining both their confidence and their focus on goals. Indeed, blame can have a very helpful effect when it’s used for the right reasons. The key, then, is the way in which blame is managed, which can influence how people make decisions and perform their jobs, and ultimately affect the culture and character of an organization. d Which words and phrases in this paragraph did you have to guess the meaning of? e What would you expect to read about in the third paragraph? 6 Take two minutes to read the third paragraph and then underline the main idea, two points which support the main idea（the supporting points）and any examples （use different coloured pens to do this）. IELTS Reading test practice Multiple choice How to approach multiple choice questions? 7 Take five minutes to answer these questions, which are based on the three paragraphs in How to Win the Blame Game. Extracting key information 8 Read the following passage and then answer the questions. a What is the main idea in the first paragraph? b What is the structure the passage overall? c Which words in the second paragraph help you identify the supporting points? d How easy would it be to make a mental summary of the passage? Why ? IELTS Reading test practice TRUE/ FALSE/ NOT GIVEN How to approach the ta