{"id":46952,"date":"2021-05-05T15:16:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T13:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=46952"},"modified":"2021-05-05T15:16:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T13:16:58","slug":"passing-cambridge-c1-advanced-part-5-reading-and-use-of-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/passing-cambridge-c1-advanced-part-5-reading-and-use-of-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Passing Cambridge C1 Advanced Part 5: Reading and Use of English"},"content":{"rendered":"

After racing<\/strong><\/span><\/em> through the first four parts of the Cambridge English C1 Advanced<\/a> Reading and Use of English paper, you\u2019ve managed to save yourself some extra time. But you\u2019re going to need it when it comes to those arduous readings in the second half of the exam.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Some people will be grateful for the slower pace of the longer readings, but others will find it difficult to change gears<\/strong><\/span><\/em>. Either way, we\u2019re here to guide you through the rest of this paper and make sure you get the best mark possible.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start you off by walking through Reading and Use of English Part 5!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s in Reading and Use of English Part 5?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you take a look at Reading and Use of English Part 5, you\u2019ll see one continuous, long text. Normally this reads like a page from a book or an article. And it contains fictional or non-fictional topics such as a new theory or invention, a traveller\u2019s expedition, the history of colour, and many others.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an extract from a Cambridge English C1 Advanced sample paper 1 <\/a>(zip) on that very topic.<\/p>\n

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The text is then followed by six questions, worth 2 marks each. Within each question there are four multiple-choice options (A-D). These are presented in the same order as the information in the text, which will make your life a little simpler when searching for the answers.<\/p>\n

Some say it\u2019s easier to gather marks on this section than some of the other readings. So make sure you give it your best shot<\/strong><\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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What are they testing me on in Part 5?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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As well as testing your reading comprehension, Part 5 also tests you on a range of other skills. These include reading for detail, opinion, attitude, tone, purpose, main idea, implication, text organisation and features (exemplification, comparison, reference).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s your job to read the text and choose which option for each question best fits accordingly. The key here is \u201cbest fits,\u201d as sometimes it seems like more than one option is the answer (but more on that later).<\/p>\n

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How should I answer the questions?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s tempting to look at the questions straight away. But if you want to get the best results, avoid rushing through<\/strong><\/span><\/em> to the end. Instead, follow this easy step-by-step method. If you do, you\u2019ll thank us later!<\/p>\n

1. Read the title and subtitle first<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This will give you the main theme of the text before you start reading and get you in the right headspace<\/strong><\/span><\/em> for the topic.<\/p>\n

2. Skim read the text for gist<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t go near those questions yet! First quickly read the main text to get the general idea. And while you\u2019re reading, pay attention to any content words such as nouns, place names, people or dates that give you broader information about the topic.<\/p>\n

3. Now, look at question 1 (but not the options)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Why? Because only focusing on the question, allows you to identify what you think the answer is without any potential distractions.<\/p>\n

4. Find the part of the text that relates to that question<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you think you\u2019ve found it – underline it. Now, read it back in relation to the question and think about how you\u2019d say it in your own words.<\/p>\n

5. Look at the multiple choice options (a,b,c & d)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Compare your own answer with the options given, and decide which one closely matches. Then eliminate the other options just to be sure.<\/p>\n

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the rest of the questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Now\u2019s time to do it all over again with questions 2 to 6. Make sure you underline all the evidence in the text – just like a detective would do. And once you\u2019ve chosen all your answers, don\u2019t forget to check them!<\/p>\n

*Note, there\u2019s normally one question in the middle that deals with the reader\u2019s attitude or feelings. This often means looking at the whole paragraph and thinking about their tone of voice to get the answer.<\/p>\n

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Cambridge English tips and study resources <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

 
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