Flo-Joe: CAE Trainer: Strategies

Paper 3 English in Use: Part 1 2 3 4 5 6

		About Part 6 Gapped text You will read a short text of around 300 words which has 6 phrases or sentences missing. For each gap you have to select from 10 options (including the example) the missing phrase/sentence to complete each gap. In the exam you transfer your answer to a special answer sheet.
		What you need to know Part 6 tests your knowledge of cohesion and coherence (text organisation). Try the following exercises to discover the areas you need to know.
		Exercises 1. Context Practice in matching extracts through the context of the subject. Online Exercise or Print Version 2. Pronouns 1 This exercise looks at the way pronouns can point towards their equivalent later in the text. Online Exercise or Print Version 3. Pronouns 2 This exercise examines the way pronouns can point backwards to their equivalent in the text. Online Exercise or Print Version 4. Synonyms This exercise examines the way synonyms are used to refer backwards or forwards in a text. Online Exercise or Print Version 5. Antonyms This exercise examines the way antonyms are used to refer backwards or forwards in a text. Online Exercise or Print Version
		Dos and don'ts Read the title and text through first of all. Try to anticipate what should go in the gap before you look at the 9 options. Features of grammar, vocabulary and punctuation in the surrounding context will give clues. Don't leave the answer sheet blank for any question. If you don't know the correct answer you should always make a guess.
		How to improve Reading extensively in English, especially if you pay attention to the grammar of complex sentences, will help you. Try a test Try an online English in Use Part 2 (Open Cloze) test in the 'Practice Tests' area.