Кэмбриджский университет

Структура экзамена

First Language English (II level):

II component: Reading Passages (Extended) (2 hours)

Questions will relate to two passages of approximately 600-700 words each, linked by a common theme. These passages will be printed on the question paper.

• Question 1 (20 marks), which may be subdivided, will require candidates to respond to Passage 1 only.
It will test the following Reading Objectives (15 marks):
R1 Understand and collate explicit meanings
R2 Understand, explain and collate implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 Select, analyse and evaluate what is relevant to specific purposes

In addition, 5 marks will be available for Writing Objectives W1-W5.

• Question 2 (10 marks), which may be sub-divided, will be based on Passage 1 only.
It will test Reading Objective R4: Understand how writers achieve effects (10 marks).

• Question 3 (20 marks), which may be sub-divided, will require candidates to write a summary based on
Passage 1 and Passage 2.
It will test the following Reading Objectives (15 marks):
R1 Understand and collate explicit meanings
R2 Understand, explain and collate implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 Select, analyse and evaluate what is relevant to specific purposes

In addition, 5 marks will be available for Writing Objectives W1-W5.

Candidates are advised to spend approximately 15 minutes reading the passages.

Dictionaries may not be used.