CPE Reading Comprehension

Question 1

In the CPE Reading and Use of English paper, how many parts are there in total?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

5

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6

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8

Question 2

In CPE Part 5 (Reading), candidates are tested on their ability to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Answer multiple-choice questions about a long text

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Fill gaps with single words

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Match headings to paragraphs

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Complete a summary with given words

Question 3

What does 'gist reading' mean in the context of CPE reading tasks?

Accepted Answer

Skimming a text to get the overall meaning

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Reading every word carefully for detail

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Reading aloud to a partner

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Memorizing key passages

Question 4

In CPE Part 7 (Reading), what task type do candidates complete?

Accepted Answer

Multiple matching

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Open cloze

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Key word transformation

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Error correction

Question 5

Which reading strategy is most useful for CPE Part 6 (cross-text multiple matching)?

Accepted Answer

Comparing opinions and attitudes across multiple texts

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Scanning for numbers and dates only

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Reading only the first sentence of each paragraph

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Focusing on the title and subheadings

Question 6

What type of text is most commonly featured in CPE Part 5 reading tasks?

Accepted Answer

Literary fiction or journalistic prose

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Informal personal emails

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Technical instruction manuals

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Social media posts