Reading Exam Strategies and Tips

Christopher Walker discusses the changes in the Cambridge English First exam, focusing on the reading section. He provides strategies for tackling the multiple-choice, gaps text, and multiple matching parts. Key tips include understanding question order, identifying distractions, and managing time effectively. The video concludes with final advice for exam success.

What significant change was made to the Cambridge English First Exam reading paper?

• It was combined with the use of English paper.

• It was made optional.

• It was removed from the exam.

• It was shortened to 30 minutes.

How many parts are there in the reading section of the exam?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

What is the recommended strategy for tackling Part 5 of the reading paper?

• Skip difficult questions.

• Follow the order of questions.

• Answer questions in random order.

• Read the entire text first.

What should you do if you find the answer to a later question while looking for an earlier one?

• Ignore it and move on.

• Mark it and continue.

• Go back and check the previous question.

• Skip the question.

What are 'distractions' in the context of the reading exam?

• Answers that are too obvious.

• Questions that are too difficult.

• Information that seems correct but isn't.

• Unrelated topics in the text.

In the Part 5 example, what is the correct answer for question 32?

• D

• A

• B

• C

What is the main task in Part 6 of the reading paper?

• Answering multiple-choice questions.

• Filling in missing sentences.

• Matching sentences to paragraphs.

• Writing a summary.

What should you look for when placing sentences in Part 6?

• Names and pronouns.

• Unrelated sentences.

• Complex vocabulary.

• Random words.

In the Part 6 example, what is the correct answer for question 37?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the main task in Part 7 of the reading paper?

• Answering true/false questions.

• Multiple matching.

• Summarizing paragraphs.

• Writing an essay.