CAE Paper 1 Reading (< Previous Next >)
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
| Part | Task type | Tests ability to | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Multiple choice | Three themed texts, each followed by two multiple-choice questions with four options. | pick out specific information from the text | 6 |
| 2. Gapped text | Read a text from which paragraphs have been removed and choose the correct place in the text for them. | understand text organisation | 6 |
| 3. Multiple choice | Read a text and answer multiple choice questions about the text. (Choose one from four options). | find detail, recognise inference, and interpret the text | 7 |
| 4. Multiple matching | Read one or several texts and match the prompt question to the relevant section of the text(s). | pick out specific information from the text | 15 |
Table: CAE Paper 1 Reading