EOI B1&B2Module 3. Reading. Tips & Practice

Identify the Paraphrase: B2 examiners avoid repeating exact words from the text in the correct answer. In Question 1, the text says AI moved from "fringes" to "center." The correct answer (B) uses "central influence," which is a perfect academic paraphrase.
The "Word Match" Trap: Beware of options that use the exact vocabulary from the text. In Question 2, students might see "frustration" in the text and want to pick an answer about being "frustrated." However, the text says we have a reduced ability to handle it, making (D) the only logical choice.
Global vs. Specific: In Question 6, the answer must summarize the whole text. Don't pick an answer that only mentions education or jobs; look for the one that discusses the need to adapt (C).

🧠 Task 2: Multiple Choice Cloze (Collocations & Fixed Phrases)
- The "Preposition Partner": In B1-B2 exams, the answer often depends on the word after the gap. In Gap (2), the word "to" is the key. While we can be "shown" or "given" information, we are exposed to a flow of information.
- Verb-Noun Collocations: Certain nouns only "marry" specific verbs. In Gap (5), we set boundaries. We don't "put" or "make" boundaries in a psychological context.
- Contextual Logic: In Gap (3), students must distinguish between "affect" (verb) and "effect" (noun). Since the gap follows the modal "can," they must choose the verb affect.

Identify the "Part of Speech": In Word Formation, look at the "job" of the word. In Gap (1), "The _______ of the internet" clearly requires a Noun, changing Grow to Growth. In Gap (3), describing "challenges" requires an Adjective, changing Legal to Legally is wrong—it must be Legal.
Purpose Linkers: In Open Cloze Gap (3), the phrase "in order to" is a high-frequency B2 structure used to explain why something happens.
The Suffix Search: Teach students that nouns for people often end in -er or -ist, while abstract concepts often end in -ion or -ity. (e.g., Introduction, Safety).

Master the "Regret" (3rd Conditional): In Question 3, the original sentence is in the Past Simple. To use IF, students must shift back to the Past Perfect: "If my phone hadn't been / had not been off." This is a non-negotiable B2 structure.
Reported Speech Restrictions: In Question 4, the verb WARNED is followed by an object and an infinitive: "warned me not to post." If they forget the "not," the meaning is reversed.
The Duration Shift: Turning "last used... three days ago" into a sentence with FOR requires the Present Perfect Negative: "I haven't used / have not used... for three days."

Track the Pronouns: In Gap (1), the answer is (B) because it describes the "experience." The sentence right after the gap starts with "I," continuing the personal narrative of feeling lost.
Cause and Effect: In Gap (2), the writer notices nature. The following sentence mentions "reading." Therefore, the gap must be (A) ("concentration improved"), as it provides the logical bridge between noticing nature and being able to focus on a book.
Chronological Clues: Words like "At first" (B) and "The end of the trip" (F) act as anchors. If students find these, they can build the rest of the story around them.

Key Idea Isolation: Statement 4 mentions "handwriting." Students should scan the text for a synonym like "pen and paper." This leads directly to Prof. Julian (B).
Differentiating Perspectives: Both Clara (A) and Steve (C) discuss security. However, Clara focuses on the difficulty of her job (Question 7), while Steve focuses on the need for international laws (Question 6). Precision is the difference between a pass and a fail.