The last one of the FCE Reading papers! One of the most important things to remember when doing this multiple matching part is that the questions and the text are not necessarily in the same order. You should also be aware that important information may come in different parts of the same sentence. Following this [...]
Filling in the gaps – probably the most difficult of the three FCE Reading papers. Following this simple 6-step plan should give you a good starting strategy for tackling Paper 2:
Eight multiple-choice questions – sounds easy enough. However, with four options, there is a very high chance of getting it wrong! So, how do you narrow the odds on the FCE Reading paper 1? First of all, you need to find a good reading technique. Here is an 18-step plan that will help you:
One of the main reasons for students failing the FCE Reading paper is that they run out of time. To avoid this happening to you, the next step you should take is to familiarise yourself with the format of the FCE Reading paper and develop a reading strategy. Do a FCE Practice Test So that [...]
Bad reading techniques are one of the main reasons for running out of time on the Reading paper on the FCE exam. Not only do you have to read about 2,000 words, you will also need to answer in total 30 questions in the space of one hour. Good reading techniques are vital and can [...]
Too many students read with the dictionary. While vocabulary building is important for the FCE exam, don’t look up every word you don’t understand in the dictionary! Not only will this method make the reading less pleasurable, it will also stop you from comprehending the text. However, without understanding each of the texts in the [...]
The key to success on the FCE Reading Paper is reading … The more you read, the better you will do not only in the Reading Part but also on the entire FCE exam as extensive reading: helps you acquire grammar helps you acquire vocabulary improves your writing ability improves your reading skills improves your [...]
