What it is: HL Paper 2 Reading: 3 texts, 40 marks, 1 hour. The texts are denser, but every answer is still in them.
The instruction on the paper: Todas las respuestas deben basarse en los textos adecuados del cuadernillo de textos correspondiente. → All answers must be based on the texts in the text booklet.
| Question type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Choose the correct answer | pick A, B, C or D |
| Purpose or tone of the text | pick A, B, C or D |
| Choose the true sentences | tick the number asked |
| True or false + justify | tick, then copy the proof |
| Find the word that means… | copy one word or phrase |
| What do these words mean? | match each word with the list |
| Gap-fill from a list | choose a word for each gap |
| Matching | match questions, subheadings or endings |
| Complete the sentence | copy the missing words |
| Who or what is it? | copy the noun the word replaces |
| Short answer | write a few words from the text |
- el fragmento
- the extract (often from a novel)
- las líneas 11–24
- lines 11–24 (look only there)
- los párrafos 2–3
- paragraphs 2–3
- las palabras subrayadas
- the underlined words
- el propósito principal
- the main purpose
- tal como aparecen en el texto
- exactly as they appear in the text
Remember: Hard words don't block you. Find the line, then read the whole sentence.
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Every text, four steps
1
Read the title and questions
They tell you the topic first.
2
Go to the lines
Questions give líneas or párrafos, in text order.
3
Read the whole sentence
Watch sin embargo, no, apenas.
4
Answer what is asked
A letter, a word, or the exact words.
Questions → Lines → Whole sentence → Answer
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Cafés de reparación: En varias ciudades españolas han surgido los cafés de reparación: espacios donde voluntarios enseñan a coser, a cambiar cremalleras o a arreglar una lámpara. Quien acude no paga nada; a cambio, se compromete a enseñar algo a otra persona más adelante.
Sus impulsores insisten en que no se trata solo de ahorrar. Según ellos, arreglar un objeto cambia la relación que tenemos con él: lo valoramos más y tardamos más en sustituirlo. Sin embargo, reconocen que la iniciativa todavía llega a muy poca gente, sobre todo a jubilados y estudiantes.
One text, three question types
The question
- Elige la respuesta correcta. ¿Qué deben hacer los participantes a cambio? A. Pagar una pequeña cuota. B. Enseñar algo a otra persona. C. Traer un objeto roto. D. Hacerse voluntarios.
- Encuentra la palabra o expresión en el párrafo 2 que signifique lo siguiente: reemplazarlo
- ¿A quién o a qué se refieren las palabras subrayadas? Contesta usando las palabras tal como aparecen en el texto. …lo valoramos más…
Do
- Read the whole sentence, not one word.
- Watch connectors: sin embargo, aunque.
- Copy exactly when asked.
Don't
- Answer from what you already know.
- Add extra information.
- Leave an answer blank.