Reading · Part 6
Cross-text multiple matching. Read four short texts in which different people give their opinions on the same topic. Decide which writer agrees or disagrees with the others on each point.
About C1 Advanced Reading Part 6
- Task: Cross-text multiple matching – four short texts by different writers on the same topic, and 4 questions; you decide which writer agrees or disagrees with another on a certain point. 2 marks per question.
- What it tests: understanding and comparing opinions and attitudes across several texts.
- Suggested time: about 12 minutes.
How to do it
- Read all four texts and note each writer's opinion on every point.
- Read each question carefully: it asks which writer shares or differs from another's view.
- Compare the relevant parts of the texts side by side before you answer.
Example
Question: Which writer shares writer A’s view that remote work makes collaboration harder?
A: “Whatever the gains in focus, teams working remotely lose the casual exchanges from which good ideas so often emerge.”
C: “Spontaneous conversation is the first casualty of working from home, and creative work suffers as a result.”
D: “Video calls have, if anything, made meetings more efficient and inclusive.”
Answer: C. Both A and C say remote work loses informal, spontaneous talk, and that ideas or creativity suffer. D talks about meetings becoming better, which is a different point. First find writer A’s exact opinion, then look for the same idea in different words.
Frequent questions
What is C1 Advanced Reading Part 6?
Cross-text multiple matching: four short texts by different writers on the same topic, and 4 questions; you decide which writer agrees or disagrees with another on a certain point. 2 marks per question.
How long should I spend on Reading Part 6?
We suggest about 12 minutes, so that you have enough time for the whole Reading and Use of English paper (1 hour 30 minutes).
Is this C1 Advanced practice free?
Yes. You can start straight away without an account, and a free Levoop account opens every exercise and saves your progress. Only the AI feedback on your Writing and Speaking is paid, and you can try both for free.
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