ESOL Entry 3 Reading Exam Strategies

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to pass the City and Guilds ESOL Entry 3 Reading Exam. It covers the exam's structure, including three main activities: comparison, form filling, and comprehension. The SARK method (Survey, Analyze, Reference, Check) is introduced as a strategy to tackle the exam effectively. Each activity is explained in detail, with tips on understanding purpose, layout, and images. The video concludes with a recap and encouragement for exam preparation.

What is the total duration of the ESOL Entry 3 Reading Exam?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour 45 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a type of question in the ESOL Entry 3 Reading Exam?

• Understanding grammar

• Understanding layout

• Understanding pictures

• Understanding gist

What does the 'S' in SARK stand for?

• Scan

• Search

• Survey

• Select

What is the purpose of skimming a text?

• To memorize the text

• To find specific details

• To get a general idea of the text

• To read every word carefully

In the SARK method, what should you do after analyzing the questions?

• Survey the text

• Write an essay

• Reference the text

• Check your answers

What is the main focus of Activity One in the exam?

• Writing an essay

• Answering multiple-choice questions

• Comparing two short texts

• Filling out forms

Which of the following is NOT a focus in Activity One?

• Grammar

• Layout

• Image

• Purpose

What is the main task in Activity Two?

• Answering comprehension questions

• Filling in a form

• Writing a summary

• Comparing texts

What is a key skill needed for Activity Two?

• Understanding synonyms

• Analyzing images

• Writing essays

• Knowing parts of an address

What type of text is used in Activity Three?

• A letter or magazine article

• A short story

• A scientific report

• A poem