{"id":41205,"date":"2019-10-23T17:20:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T15:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=41205"},"modified":"2019-10-23T17:21:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T15:21:37","slug":"passing-cambridge-c2-proficiency-part-3-reading-and-use-of-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/passing-cambridge-c2-proficiency-part-3-reading-and-use-of-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Passing Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Part 3 Reading and Use of English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">So, you\u2019ve moved onto Part 3, and after completing Part 2 it\u2019s probably a <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>welcome relief<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to be given some help with the missing words in the text!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">It\u2019s true that many students feel this to be the easiest part of the Reading and Use of English paper. However, it\u2019s very important to stay focused on what they\u2019re testing you on here and make sure you don\u2019t <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>rush through<\/strong><\/em><\/span> the answers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">In this part of our Passing Cambridge C2 Proficiency series, we\u2019ll look in detail at Part 3: what you can expect, the technical challenges, and some useful tips.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>What\u2019s in Part 3?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Like Part 2, you are given a short text with 8 gaps (plus one example) . To the right of the text, and on the same lines as the gaps, are 8 <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>stem<\/strong><\/em><\/span> words which relate to the missing words.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">You need to adapt the words you are given on the right to complete the text. These words <strong>must<\/strong> be changed. Don\u2019t simply put them in the spaces as they are. Also, don\u2019t try to move the words around to use them in different gaps &#8211; they are already on the correct lines!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>What are they testing me on in Part 3?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">We can <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>break down<\/strong><\/em><\/span> what they\u2019re testing you on in Part 3 into three main themes, so let\u2019s take a look at them one by one:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Firstly<\/strong>, the primary focus of Part 3 is to test students on their knowledge of vocabulary. It\u2019s designed to see if you know all the variations of a particular stem word. This typically takes place by adding to the beginning or end of the word <em>(affixation)<\/em>, changing the middle of the word, or combining the one your are given with another <em>(compounding)<\/em>. For example:<\/p>\n<div class=\"list_styles\"><ul class=''>\n<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i><em>Honest<\/em> can change to <em>Honesty<\/em> (adding to the end of the word), Dishonest (adding to the beginning of the word) or Dishonesty (adding to the beginning and end of the word!)<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i><em>Strong<\/em> can change to <em>Strength<\/em> &#8211; where the internal structure of the word changes completely.<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i><em>Rain<\/em> can change to <em>Raindrop<\/em> &#8211; where another word (drop) is combined to make a new one.<\/li>\n<\/span>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Secondly<\/strong>, it\u2019s checking whether or not you understand the mechanics of the English language. For example, do you know how and when we use adverbs? Or can you identify the need for an adjective with its noun?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Let&#8217;s have a look at an example from an exam paper. What part of speech do you think we need here?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Part-3-Reading-and-Use-of-English-Cambridge-Proficiency.jpg\" alt=\"Part 3 Reading and Use of English - Cambridge Proficiency | Oxford House Barcelona\" width=\"619\" height=\"63\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Part-3-Reading-and-Use-of-English-Cambridge-Proficiency.jpg 619w, https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Part-3-Reading-and-Use-of-English-Cambridge-Proficiency-300x31.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">We have a noun (habit) and a verb (is) before the gap, and an adjective (easy) and infinitive verb (to acquire) after the gap. The sentence actually makes sense without adding a new word, so therefore we need a word which <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>modifies<\/strong><\/em><\/span> the adjective to add more information &#8211; an adverb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Most adverbs commonly end with an -ly, but we cannot simply add this to the stem word, we need to make some internal changes as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">So, if you said the answer was COMPARATIVELY, well done! It\u2019s a big change from <strong>COMPARE<\/strong>, but this is the typical level of adaptation required in a C2 Proficiency exam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Thirdly<\/strong>, Part 3 is testing your understanding of the meaning of the text as a whole. Quite often we need to change the stem word with the negative <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>prefix<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to give the sentence a particular meaning, and fit the context of the paragraph. Have a look at this example:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Part-3-Reading-and-Use-of-English-II-Cambridge-Proficiency.jpg\" alt=\"Part 3 Reading and Use of English II - Cambridge Proficiency | Oxford House Barcelona\" width=\"646\" height=\"59\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Part-3-Reading-and-Use-of-English-II-Cambridge-Proficiency.jpg 646w, https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Part-3-Reading-and-Use-of-English-II-Cambridge-Proficiency-300x27.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Here we can see that we probably need a negative meaning to the word, to prevent something bad from happening. What part of speech do you think we need? And do you know the prefix?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">If you said we need a noun, great! A noun will follow the verb (to prevent) in the context. So, if you\u2019re able to change <em>Orientate<\/em> to its noun <em>Orientation<\/em>, you can choose one of the common negative noun prefixes, such as mis-, dis-, re-, non-, pre-. The answer is therefore DISORIENTATION.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>How should I answer the questions?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">As with the whole Reading and Use of English paper, sticking to a time limit is crucial. You should be able to complete this section in about 7 minutes. This may sound difficult, but it\u2019s definitely <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>doable<\/strong><\/em><\/span> if you follow these steps:<\/p>\n<div class=\"list_styles\"><ul class=''>\n<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>Read the whole text first, and ignore the stem words on the right. If you just try to look at each sentence individually then you won\u2019t be able to follow the global meaning of the text. This is the easiest way to miss some of the negative prefixes you\u2019ll need!<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>Make a note next to each space on what type of word you need. Is it an adjective, adverb, verb, or noun? And if it\u2019s a noun, is it plural? Where do you think the negative prefixes are? There\u2019s <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>bound to be<\/strong><\/em><\/span> some!<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>Start to put the words into the gaps. If you\u2019re unsure about what you need exactly, make some notes on all of the variations of the stem word you know &#8211; for example <em>effective<\/em>, <em>ineffective<\/em>, <em>effectively<\/em>, <em>ineffectively<\/em>, <em>effect<\/em>, <em>effectiveness<\/em>&#8230; Hopefully it\u2019ll help to <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>jog your memory<\/strong><\/em><\/span> and the word you need will come to mind!<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>Read back through the text with all of the answers you\u2019ve put in. Does it sound ok? Does it make sense? Are all of the negative and positive meanings correct in there? Don\u2019t be afraid to change your mind at the last minute if you feel you have to, and always guess if you\u2019re not sure!<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>Remember spelling is really important here. American and British spellings are both accepted (but be consistent), and make sure your answers are really clearly written on your answer sheet.<\/li>\n<\/span>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>Tips for Studying and Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Reading authentic texts in English, such as newspapers or blogs, is a great way to start expanding your vocabulary. It\u2019ll help you with all parts of the C2 Proficiency Reading and Use of English paper, and introduce you to language you may not find in coursebooks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">However, Part 3 is quite technical, and requires you to go <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>above and beyond<\/strong><\/em><\/span> just reading for fun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list_styles\"><ul class=''>\n<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>When learning new words make sure you get curious and explore the options which stem from them. How can you change a word into other parts of speech? What are all the prefixes and suffixes? Make a note of these options as you discover new vocabulary.<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>There are some common prefix and suffix options in English. The more you read, the more you\u2019ll start to notice the patterns. Again, make a note of these as you go.<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i>If it\u2019s been a while since you\u2019ve studied English in this depth, how about checking out our <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/5-ways-to-become-a-better-learner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 ways to become a better learner<\/a> for some motivational tips and advice!<\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-caret-right'><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/exams-and-tests\/proficiency\/preparation\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Cambridge English website<\/a> has some C2 Proficiency sample exam papers for you to practice with. Have a go in the 7 minute time limit and let us know how you do in the comments!<\/li>\n<\/span>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Oxford House offers Intensive and Extensive Cambridge exam preparation courses which can help you with your exam technique, vocabulary, and motivation. Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/english-courses\/cambridge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cambridge Exam Courses here<\/a>, or come and speak to one of our team in the school.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>Related blogs<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">If you enjoyed this post you might want to check out the following articles on our blog:<\/p>\n<div class=\"list_styles\"><ul class=''>\n<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-ok'><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/passing-c2-proficiency-a-guide-to-reading-part-5\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Passing C2 Proficiency: A Guide to Reading Part 5<\/a><\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-ok'><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/passing-c2-proficiency-a-guide-to-reading-part-6\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Passing C2 Proficiency: A Guide to Reading Part 6<\/a><\/li> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-ok'><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/a-guide-to-the-cambridge-english-computer-based-exams\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Guide To The Cambridge English Computer-Based Exams<\/a><\/li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><li><i class='icon-ok'><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/shadowing-improve-fluency-at-c2-level\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shadowing: A New Way to Improve Fluency at C2 Level<\/a><\/li>\n<\/span>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div class=\"devider element_size_>\"><div style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; \" class=\"divider3\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h1><strong>Glossary for Language Learners<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Welcome relief (exp):<\/strong>:<\/em><\/span> a break which is nice to experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>To rush through (v + prep):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to pass quickly through a part of the exam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Stem (n):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> the main part of a word.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>To break down (pv):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to separate into different parts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>To modify (v):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to change or alter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Prefix (n):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> what you can add to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Doable (adj):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> achievable, able to be done.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Bound to be (v + v) :<\/strong><\/em><\/span> surely, definitely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Jog your memory (exp) :<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to help remind you of something.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>To go above and beyond (exp):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to do something extra, more than you would usually do.<\/p>\n<div class=\"devider element_size_>\"><div style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; \" class=\"divider1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Key<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">exp = expression<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">v = verb<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">n = noun<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">pv = phrasal verb<\/p>\n<div class=\"devider element_size_>\"><div style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; \" class=\"divider1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #055f65;\"><strong><div class=\"messagebox alert alert-info\" style=\"align:left; background:#ffffff; color:#2D346F; border:1px solid #ffffff\"><h4>Pass your Cambridge Exam with Oxford House Barcelona<\/h4><i class=\"icon-info-sign\"><\/i>Interested in taking a Cambridge preparation course at Oxford House Barcelona? 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