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Task information
Task information
In this part, there are ten questions.
You have to read either one long text divided into (usually) four sections labelled A-D or four shorter texts labelled A-D.
You have to find the text, or section of text, which answers each of the ten questions and write down the appropriate letter.
Part 8 tests your ability to locate specific information relating to detail, opinion and attitude.
Underline key words from the questions.
The questions usually use different words to communicate the ideas in the text(s), so if you find identical words in the question and the text(s), it does not mean you have found the right answer.
Identifying opinion
Identifying opinion
Choose one of the following sites. Then choose an article and do a skim reading for 5⌚. Focus on identifying the opinion of the writer. Then talk about the article with your partner in BORs.
- Key words
From these exam questions, which words would you underline in it? Which synonyms can you think for each of these words.
recommends paying the entrance fee?
states that the beach has featured in advertisements?
says visitors may be surprised by the water temperature?
points out that the water is quite shallow?
suggests visitors should take photos of the beach?
says visitors can walk on the beach in their bare feet?
mentions a pleasant smell from the trees?
advises visitors to get to the beach early in the day?
states that it is not always possible to visit the beach?
warns visitors to the beach to protect their skin?
Answers
Answers
pay entrance / buy a ticket
advertisements / magazines, TV commercials
surprise water temperature / water is not what expected
water shallow / water is not so deep
take photos / bring a camera, take pictures
bare feet / be without sandals
pleasant smell / nice odour, fragance
go early / visit at dawn, at sunrise
not always visit / not open at all times
protect skin / wear sunscreen
2. Read
2. Read
Take 8 ⌚ to read carefully the following texts (2 ⌚ per paragraph). Pay special attention to comments such as opinions, perspectives, etc. anything you think may be used to create a question.
Tip!
Tip!
When answering the exercise, you can write next to the cells the possible answers for you to review, and then at the end select the most appropriate one.
3. Compare
3. Compare
Now, compare the ideas that you selected/underlined on the text with the questions. Remember that the text and the answers won't have the same words. They might use synonyms for that.
Answers
Answers
43. D: The writer says ‘it is well worth the small amount it costs to visit’.
44. D: The text mentions that ‘commercials have been made there’.
45. A: It says ‘At first sight it almost seems tropical, until dipping your toe in the water encourages you to spend a lazy day on the beach rather than dive in for a swim.’
46. C: The writer refers to ‘the ocean – which is only waist-high even hundreds of metres from the shore.’
47. D: The writer says ‘don’t forget to get some shots of your own’.
48. B: ‘The sand,’ according to the writer, ‘always remains cool as it is of a type that reflects the sunlight, so you won’t need sandals.’
49. A: The writer says you can ‘enjoy’ various things, including ‘the scent of pine from the nearby woods’.
50. D: The text advises: ‘make sure you arrive well before the sun starts to beat down and the sand heats up’.
51. A: The text states that ‘public access’ is ‘limited to the summer months’.
52. C: ‘There isn’t,’ it warns, ‘much shade, so it is advisable to use plenty of sun cream’.
Takeaway questions (don't look back at your notes)
Takeaway questions (don't look back at your notes)
What is the thing we have to look for in the sentences?
How much time do we have to finish the Use of English exercises?
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Attitude
12 min tops
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