GCSE REVISION READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Learn vocabulary. It is essential. The more you learn, the more you will understand. Learn regularly every week. Plan your learning. Ensure you spend about 1 hour a week learning new vocab. Start with the key words on pages 1-6 of your GCSE vocab booklet.

WHAT ABOUT THE EXAM PAPER?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Answer all questions in English Answer in the spaces provided Write letters, words, symbols very clearly Do not leave alternatives Do not leave gaps Write in black ink READ THE TITLE OF THE QUESTION AND THE INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT ARE THE QUESTION TYPES AND WHAT DO I DO WITH THEM?

1. Matching up a heading in English with a slogan or statement in German. How to do it: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

2. Choosing the correct person. Reading several emails or letters written by different people about the same topic. Identifying who says what. How to do it:

3. Selecting four correct statements from a long list How to do it:

4. P, P/N or N How to do it:

5. T, F, ? How to do it:

6. Fill the gaps How to do it:

7. Questions and answers in English: How to do it:

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