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What percentage of the total exam score does reading comprehension account for?
What percentage of the total exam score does reading comprehension account for?
What type of question requires candidates to provide a brief answer to a specific question?
What type of question requires candidates to provide a brief answer to a specific question?
What is an effective strategy for understanding unfamiliar vocabulary on the B2 exam?
What is an effective strategy for understanding unfamiliar vocabulary on the B2 exam?
What is a key focus area for vocabulary building on the B2 exam?
What is a key focus area for vocabulary building on the B2 exam?
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What is an effective way to practice active recall for vocabulary building?
What is an effective way to practice active recall for vocabulary building?
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Study Notes
Reading Comprehension
Overview
- The B2 language exam tests candidates' ability to understand written texts in the target language.
- Reading comprehension accounts for approximately 25% of the total exam score.
Question Types
- Multiple-choice questions:
- Choose the correct answer from a set of options.
- Questions may ask about main ideas, supporting details, or the author's tone.
- Short-answer questions:
- Candidates provide a brief answer to a specific question.
- May require summarizing, identifying main ideas, or making inferences.
Strategies
- Skim and scan the text to identify the main idea and supporting details.
- Identify the question type and adjust reading strategy accordingly.
- Use context clues to understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
Vocabulary Building
Importance
- Vocabulary building is essential for success on the B2 language exam.
- A strong vocabulary helps candidates understand written and spoken language.
Strategies
- Learn prefix, suffix, and root words to decode unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Practice active recall through flashcards or vocabulary apps.
- Read extensively in the target language to improve vocabulary in context.
Focus Areas
- Common themes and topics on the B2 exam:
- Education and work
- Culture and leisure
- Health and well-being
- Environment and science
- Focus on learning vocabulary related to these themes to improve comprehension and vocabulary recognition.
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Description
This quiz assesses your ability to understand written texts in the target language, as tested in the B2 language exam. It covers multiple-choice and short-answer questions that evaluate your comprehension of main ideas, supporting details, and author's tone.
