READING

FCE Reading – Tips and Tricks

📖 FCE Reading – How to Get a Great Score!

The Reading section tests your ability to understand texts like magazine articles, ads, reviews and opinion pieces. You need to find the correct information fast!

🧠 Reading Has 7 Parts!

🔹 Part 1 – Multiple Choice

You read a text and answer 8 questions with 4 options (A–D).

TIP: Read the questions before the text to know what to look for.

🔹 Part 2 – Gapped Text

You are given a text with missing paragraphs. Choose the correct one from 7 options.

TIP: Look for linking words and ideas to help match the paragraph.

🔹 Part 3 – Multiple Matching

Match 5–10 questions with the right parts of the text.

TIP: Focus on key words like names, dates, and opinions.

🎬 Video: How to Pass the FCE Reading

📌 Vocabulary You Should Know

  • Opinion words: believe, agree, support, doubt
  • Time expressions: recently, in the past, during
  • Contrast connectors: however, although, on the other hand
  • Cause and effect: because, as a result, due to

📊 Fun Reading Facts

  • Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes (Reading + Use of English)
  • You need to manage your time – don’t spend more than 20 minutes on one part.
  • Guessing is okay – no points are taken away for wrong answers!

✅ Final Advice

Try reading short articles every day – like in BBC Learning English or News in Levels. It helps you get used to different styles of writing!

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