{"id":47600,"date":"2021-09-15T17:18:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T15:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=47600"},"modified":"2021-09-15T17:19:05","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T15:19:05","slug":"passing-c1-advanced-part-7-reading-and-use-of-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/passing-c1-advanced-part-7-reading-and-use-of-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Passing C1 Advanced Part 7: Reading and Use of English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Part 7 of the C1 Advanced<\/a> Reading and Use of English paper. This task is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle<\/strong><\/span><\/em>. One where you have to arrange pieces of a text, until everything reads perfectly.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, this is one of the longest, and most difficult tasks in the whole exam. But with a whole twelve marks up for grabs<\/strong><\/span><\/em>, it is definitely one worth spending your time over.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out how to score top marks! We\u2019ll also give you some extra tips and resources for passing the exam.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s in part 7?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Part 7 consists of one long gapped text \u2013 normally an extract from an article or book. From the text, six paragraphs, of equal length, have been removed and put at the end in a jumbled<\/strong><\/span><\/em> order.<\/p>\n

The task is simple \u2013 you must decide which paragraph goes in which gap in the text. Each paragraph can only be used once. There is also a seventh one that doesn\u2019t fit any of the gaps.<\/p>\n

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Cambridge English C1 Advanced Sample Paper 1 (zip)<\/a><\/p>\n

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What are they testing me on in part 7?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reading and Use of English Part 7 is testing you on how a text is structured. The examiners want to see that you can follow the development of a theme, ideas, events or opinions, and complete a text in a logical order.<\/p>\n

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

1. Read the whole text<\/strong><\/p>\n

As always, you should read the title, rubric and complete text first. This will help you understand the overall subject, and focus on the text as a whole.<\/p>\n

At this stage, you could also make brief notes on the themes within the main text. One or two words that relate to the topic of each section is enough. For example, the first paragraph in the main text above is about a painting<\/em>. The second paragraph is about physical differences<\/em>, etc.<\/p>\n

2. Look at the paragraphs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time to analyse the missing paragraphs. Can you find any common themes that match with those of the main text? How about any synonyms? If you do find any connections, circle them to refer back to later.<\/p>\n

3. Find reference words<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reference words refer back to people, objects and ideas that are mentioned earlier or later in the text. They allow the writer to avoid repeating words, sentences and sometimes whole paragraphs. Because they tie<\/strong><\/span><\/em> one part of a text with another, they act as vital clues to the most logical order.<\/p>\n

Reference words include:<\/p>\n