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Reading and Use of EnglishB2 First (FCE) Exam Guide
75
minutes
52
questions
7
task type
Reading and Use of English total 52 questions. Cambridge Scale 160-190 for B2 level.
Tested Skills
Reading comprehensionGrammar testVocabulary testText coherence
Question Types
1Multiple Choice Cloze
2Open Cloze
3Word Formation
4Key Word Transformation
+3 more...
Task Types
B2 First (FCE) Reading and Use of English
1
Multiple Choice Cloze
Gap filling within text - vocabulary and grammar
Strategies:
- •Analyze word context
2
Open Cloze
Gap filling without options
Strategies:
- •Pay attention to grammar structure
3
Word Formation
Deriving given word forms
Strategies:
- •Know prefix and suffix rules
4
Key Word Transformation
Sentence transformation
Strategies:
- •Don't change the given keyword
5
Multiple Choice
Long text - multiple choice questions
Strategies:
- •Distinguish detail and inference questions
6
Gapped Text
Insert removed sentences back into text
Strategies:
- •Pay attention to linking words
7
Multiple Matching
Match questions to paragraphs
Strategies:
- •Identify main idea of each paragraph
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Golden Tips
- ✓Allocate equal time to each section
- ✓Save time for transferring answers
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Spending too much time on Use of English, leaving little for Reading
- ✗Missing logical connections in gapped text
Preparation Resources
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Practice
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