Module 2. Reading & Use of English. Tips & Practice

🧠 Use of English (Parts 1–4)

Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze (The Psychology of Endurance)

• Tip: Focus on Collocations and Phrasal Verbs.

  • Example (Q1): "Suppress the urge" is a strong collocation. "Overcome" usually takes an object like "an obstacle" or "fear," but "suppress" fits best with an internal urge/feeling in this specific context.

  • Example (Q2): "Sets apart" is the standard phrasal verb for distinguishing someone from a group.

Part 2: Open Cloze (The Paleo Diet Debate)

• Tip: Look for Grammatical Structure words, not vocabulary.

  • Negative Triggers: In Q7 ("body is ___ genetically adapted"), the context implies a negative because the text later critiques the diet. Answer: not.

  • Fixed Phrases: In Q9 ("___ the surface"), the only preposition that fits is On.

Part 3: Word Formation (Overcoming Sedentary Habits)

• Tip: Watch out for Internal Changes and Affixes.

  • Example (Q17): STIFF -> Stiffness (Noun).

  • Example (Q13): DISASTER -> Disastrous. Remind them to drop the 'e' (disasterous is wrong).

  • Context Check: Always ask: "Is it a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb?" "Is it positive or negative?"

Part 4: Key Word Transformation

• Tip: Count your words!

  • You must use 3 to 6 words.

  • Example (Q21): "to cut down on the" is 5 words. Perfect.

  • Strict Rule: Never change the Key Word (e.g., if the word is DOWN, you cannot use LOWER).

📖 Reading (Parts 5–8)

Part 5: Multiple Choice (The Data-Driven Athlete)

• Tip: Eliminate the "Almost Correct" distractors.

  • Example (Q32 - Orthosomnia): The text mentions it leads to insomnia due to anxiety. Option C ("ironic negative consequence") is correct. Option B ("physical condition") is wrong because the text implies it's psychological anxiety about tracking.

  • Strategy: Read the text before reading the options to avoid being biased by the distractors.

Part 6: Cross-Text Matching (Reviews of "Zenith" App)

• Tip: Create a Mental Grid.

  • You have 4 reviewers (A, B, C, D) and specific topics (Price, AI Accuracy, Usability).

  • Strategy: Scan all 4 texts just for mentions of "Price". Mark them as Positive (+) or Negative (-).

  • Q37 asks: Who shares D's opinion on cost? D dislikes the high price. A complains it's too expensive. So the answer is likely A.

Part 7: Gapped Text (The Road to Recovery)

• Tip: Look for Reference Words (This, That, It, He, They).

  • Example (Gap 41): The sentence before gap 41 talks about "training daily." Paragraph A starts with "This sudden immobility...". "Immobility" links directly to the loss of "training daily."

  • Example (Gap 46): "Finally, the day came." Paragraph F says "The first time I ran again...". This chronological link is key.

Part 8: Multiple Matching (Why We Run)

• Tip: Beware of Word Spotting.

  • If the question asks who "runs to solve problems" (Q47), don't just look for the word "problem." Look for synonyms like "find solutions," "clear my head," or "work through issues."

  • Strategy: Read the questions first, underline keywords, then scan the texts for those specific concepts.