ESOL Level 2 Reading Exam Tips

This video tutorial provides guidance on passing the ESOL Level 2 reading exam with City and Guilds. It introduces the SARK technique (Survey, Analyze, Reference, Check) to efficiently tackle the exam's four sections and 40 questions within an hour. The video covers different question types, including closed passage, comprehension, and evaluation questions, and offers strategies for managing time effectively. It emphasizes understanding explicit and implicit meanings, identifying text purposes, and evaluating tone. The tutorial concludes with a recap of key strategies and encouragement for exam success.

What is the total duration of the ESOL Level 2 Reading Exam?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

How many parts does the ESOL Level 2 Reading Exam consist of?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What does the 'S' in SARK stand for?

• Select

• Search

• Survey

• Scan

What is the main purpose of the 'Survey' step in the SARK technique?

• To understand the gist and organization

• To read the text in detail

• To write down answers

• To memorize key points

During the 'Analyze' step, what should you focus on?

• The text's font size

• The exam room environment

• The questions being asked

• The author's background

What skill is primarily used in the 'Reference' step?

• Listening

• Memorizing

• Scanning

• Skimming

What should you do during the 'Check' step?

• Discuss with peers

• Start a new exam

• Review and verify your answers

• Leave the exam room

How much time is recommended for each question during the referencing part?

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

• 5 minutes

• 2 minutes

What are the three types of questions in the exam?

• Short Answer, Long Answer, Essay

• Closed, Open, Essay

• Closed, Comprehension, Comparison

• Multiple Choice, True/False, Essay

In a closed question, what must you do?

• Choose the best word to fill a gap

• Summarize the text

• Draw a diagram

• Write an essay