4V reading Cambridge

4V reading Cambridge

Reading and Use of English 

Part 5 (Multiple Choice)

A text with six multiple-choice questions. Candidates have to decide which option (A, B, C or D) is the correct answer to each question.

Context / unknown words

Ask yourself the following questions about unknown words:

  

a) Is the word a noun, a verb, an adjective or something else?

b) Is there a description, contrast or comparison in the sentences around the word?

Word formation

a) Do you recognise the root of the word? Have you seen a similar word before?

b) The word ‘dwellers’ is plural and ends in the suffix –er. Do words ending in –er usually refer to people, places or things?

c) The word ‘reclaim’ starts with the prefix ‘re’ like ‘restart’ or ‘review’ – what does this suggest?

Reading for more detail

Top tips for success!

1. Read the question carefully. Underline the key words in the first part of the question and

locate the section of the text you think it relates to. ! Cambridge does not give sections!

2. Then look at the options A to D and decide which one is the closest in answering the question.

3. The whole sentence has to match what is written in the text – underline the part/s of the text that support your chosen answer.

4. So look out for the differences between the answers 

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Matching

1. Read the first text

2. Read question 1 and underline the keywords. Were those keywords (or their synonyms) mentioned in the text? If not, go to question 2. If yes, find the place in the text where it was mentioned and read it more carefully to check

3. Repeat with the others

4. If you have one or two empty spaces at the end, don't panic. You should have time to try to find them.

Problems and Pitfalls

1. Look out forexact word matches - if a keyword in the text is the exact same as the word in the question, be careful! It may be a trap

2. Be careful of partial matches. If a question says, 'Which text says that the money spent on sports has always had a political dimension?' then it isn't enough to find a text that mentions politicians, or mentions the current situation. You must find something that matches all the keywords - [money spent on sports] [always] [political].

3. Understand the meaning of the keywords. Use your dictionary or your word formation strategies

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how  to find exercises

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Cambridge reading exam

two levels: FCE and CAE

two types: Multiple Choice (reading part 5)

                       Matching (reading part 8)