CAE Reading and Use of English Part 6 - Strategy

Language and Skills Reading and Use of English Part 6 - Cross text multiple matching Language Focus Interpreting and comparing language of opinion and attitude. Reading Skills Focus Skimming for specific information Tips Follow a clear strategy Answer 1 question at a time Scan texts quickly, don’t read on a word level You will need to read each text multiple times EXTRACTS MAY BE CHOSEN MORE THAN ONCE: 37-A 38-A 39-B 40-C

Strategy Read title: What are the texts going to be about? What opinions do you think the writers will have about the topic? 2. Read question 37: Underline key words, what is the question about? Which text contains the opinion you need to find?

Strategy 3. Find the opinion that the question mentions. Skim read the text quickly. Only look for information related to question 37. Public misconception Reason why it has occurred

Scan other texts for any information on public misconceptions. Doesn’t mention.

Repeat for question 38: C Team Sports Not helpful

Doesn’t mention team sports Scan other texts for any information on whether sports psychology is helpful in team sports. Doesn’t mention team sports Mentions team sports but referring to using the term “psychology” Sports psychology helpful

Move on to question 39 C D

Scan all texts for their opinion in the topic and compare One question will require you to find one opinion which is different from the rest. Scan all texts for their opinion in the topic and compare C D A

Needs improvement Following strong methodology Following strong methodology Following strong methodology

So final answers are: C D A