About Paper 2 Reading
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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, 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.
Name four common Reading question types.
Opción múltiple, V/F + justificar, vocabulario en contexto, rellenar huecos, emparejar, completar frases, palabras de referencia, respuesta corta.
What does «la comprensión lectora» mean?
Reading comprehension.
What is «vocabulario en contexto»?
A question on what a word means in this particular text.
What are «las palabras de referencia»?
Reference words such as «lo» or «esto» — you say what they point to.
What does «verdadero/falso + justificar» require?
Decide true or false AND quote the line from the text that proves it.
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.
Skim → Read the question → Scan → Locate the line → Answer (paraphrase where asked).
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.
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