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How many texts are in the Paper 2 Reading section?
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How many texts are in the Paper 2 Reading section?
3 texts of increasing difficulty, based on the themes.
Roughly how many marks is the Reading section worth?
About 40 marks (around one hour).
How is Paper 2 Reading marked?
Objectively, against an answer key.
In Reading, does the text stay in front of you?
Yes — unlike listening, you can re-read the text.
What is the rubric at the top of the Reading section?
« Répondez à toutes les questions. Chaque question vaut [1 point], sauf indication contraire. »
Name four common Reading question types.
Choix multiple, vrai/faux + justifier, vocabulaire en contexte, compléter avec des mots du texte, relier, choisir les N affirmations vraies, mots de référence, réponse courte.
What does « la compréhension écrite » mean?
Reading comprehension.
What is « le vocabulaire en contexte »?
A question on what a word means in this particular text.
What are « les mots de référence »?
Reference words such as « le » or « cela » — you say to what/whom they refer (« à qui ou à quoi se rapportent les mots soulignés »).
What does « vrai/faux + justifier » require?
Decide true or false AND quote the line from the text that proves it — both parts are required.
Where is the answer to a Reading question always found?
In the text itself — you locate it, you never need outside knowledge.
Give the 5-step reading routine.
Survole → Lis la question → Scanne → Localise la ligne → Réponds (paraphrase où c'est demandé).
Should you read the text or the question first?
Read the question first, then scan the text for that one detail.
Why might the answer use different words from the question?
Reading tests paraphrase and synonyms — match meaning, not just identical words.
Why is re-reading your advantage in Reading (vs Listening)?
The text never disappears, so you can go back to the exact line instead of answering from memory.
Topic 6.1 study notes
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French B exam skills
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