Reading · Part 8
Multiple matching. Read a text divided into sections, or several short texts, and decide which section each of the ten questions refers to.
About C1 Advanced Reading Part 8
- Task: Multiple matching – one long text divided into sections, or several short texts, and 10 questions; you find which section says each thing. 1 mark per question.
- What it tests: finding specific information, opinions and attitudes quickly, and recognising ideas written in different words.
- Suggested time: about 16 minutes.
How to do it
- Read the questions first and underline the key idea in each.
- Scan the texts for the same idea written in other words.
- Keep moving: come back to difficult questions at the end.
Example
Question: Which section mentions a decision the writer later regretted?
Section C: “Turning down the offer from the orchestra felt sensible at the time; I have spent years wondering what might have been.”
Section D: “I have never looked back since I left the bank, despite the drop in income.”
Answer: C. “Wondering what might have been” shows regret about turning down the offer. D is about a decision too, but “never looked back” means no regret. Underline the key idea in the question (here: regret) and look for a paraphrase of it.
Frequent questions
What is C1 Advanced Reading Part 8?
Multiple matching: one long text divided into sections, or several short texts, and 10 questions; you find which section says each thing. 1 mark per question.
How long should I spend on Reading Part 8?
We suggest about 16 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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