ESOL Reading Exam Concepts

This video tutorial provides guidance on passing the ESOL reading exam for Entry 2 with City and Guilds. It outlines the exam's four sections: basics, comprehension, form filling, and another comprehension task. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding pictures and gist questions, which are crucial for passing. It introduces the SARK method (Survey, Analyze, Reference, Check) as a strategy for tackling reading exams. The tutorial concludes with a recap and encouragement for exam success.

What is the total duration of the ESOL Reading Exam?

• One and a half hours

• Two and a half hours

• One hour

• Two hours

Which two types of questions must be answered correctly to pass the exam?

• Writing and Speaking

• Listening and Speaking

• Understanding pictures and gist

• Grammar and Vocabulary

How many sections are there in the ESOL Reading Exam?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is tested in Activity 1 of the exam?

• Form filling

• Comprehension

• Listening skills

• Basics of language

In the alphabetical order task, what should you do if two words start with the same letter?

• Skip the question

• Look at the next letter

• Ignore them

• Choose randomly

What is provided for the dictionary exercise in Activity 1?

• A grammar book

• A dictionary

• A vocabulary list

• A thesaurus

What type of tasks are Activities 2 and 4 focused on?

• Writing

• Listening

• Speaking

• Comprehension

What is the main idea of the gist question in comprehension tasks?

• Matching words

• Finding specific details

• Understanding the main idea

• Identifying grammar errors

What is the twist in Activity 3's form filling task?

• Listening to instructions

• Filling out a blank form

• Writing an essay

• Recognizing answers from a completed form

What should you do if you encounter tricky questions in Activity 3?

• Pause and think carefully

• Ask for help

• Guess the answers

• Skip them