Strategies for the Cambridge B2 Reading Exam

Ross, an experienced English teacher, shares his top tips for excelling in the Cambridge B2 reading exam. He advises reading the text like a book, focusing on one paragraph at a time, matching keywords, and being cautious of traps. The video concludes with a recap of these strategies to help students improve their exam performance.

What is the main focus of the video presented by Ross?

• Tips for the Cambridge B2 listening exam

• Strategies for the Cambridge B2 reading exam

• Guidelines for the Cambridge B2 writing exam

• Advice for the Cambridge B2 speaking exam

Why should you read the text like a book according to Tip 1?

• To better grasp the paragraph content

• To understand the exam format

• To memorize the text

• To finish the exam quickly

What is the suggested approach for reading the text?

• Read it like a textbook

• Read it like a newspaper

• Read it like a poem

• Read it like a novel

What does Tip 2 suggest to avoid confusion?

• Read all paragraphs simultaneously

• Focus on one paragraph at a time

• Skip difficult paragraphs

• Read the questions first

In Tip 3, what should you do with keywords?

• Highlight and match them with the text

• Write them down separately

• Ignore them

• Use them to guess answers

What is a potential trap mentioned in Tip 3?

• Focusing only on the first paragraph

• Skipping the introduction

• Reading the text too slowly

• Matching keywords without full context

What should you be cautious of according to the video?

• Exam traps

• Writing too much

• Reading too quickly

• Using a dictionary

What should you do with questions you are unsure about?

• Guess the answers

• Answer them immediately

• Leave them until the end

• Skip them entirely

What is the final tip given in the video?

• Use highlighters for keywords

• Read the text twice

• Write notes in the margins

• Discuss with peers

What is the purpose of highlighting keywords?

• To make the text colorful

• To easily find key information

• To impress the examiner

• To practice handwriting