English 4

Linguaskill familiarization session

Reading | session 3

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module II: Reading
TASK TYPES: All types (Read and select, Gapped sentences, Multiple-choice gap-fill, Open gap-
fill and Extended reading)
 Linguaskill familiarization session
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn about the content and format of
Linguaskill Module II: Reading

Session overview

1. REVIEW
2. PRACTICE: Read and select
3. PRACTICE: Gapped sentences
4. PRACTICE: Multiple-choice gap-fill
5. PRACTICE: Open gap-fill
6. PRACTICE: Extended reading
7. PAIR WORK: REFLECT
8. READING TIPS
9. PROGRESS CHECK
10. QUIZ
 GET STARTED: Getting to know the test format

Module Length Number of Types of questions – Speaking tasks

questions
I SPEAKING About 15 minutes 5 • Part 1: Interview
(5 parts) • Part 2: Reading aloud
• Part 3: Long turn 1
• Part 4: Long turn 2
Today you’ll • Part 5: Communication activity
get familiar II LISTENING Variable Listening tasks
with: & About 60–85 • Listen and select
READING minutes • Extended listening
Reading tasks
• Read and select
• Gapped sentences
• Multiple-choice gap-fill
• Open gap-fill
• Extended reading
REVIEW
• Match the task with what you have to do in each of them.
• Then, share some tips you remember for each type of task.

1. Read and 3. Extended 4. Multiple- 5. Gapped

2. Open gap-fill
select reading choice gap- fill sentences

___ You choose the right word or phrase to fill the gaps in a text. There are three or four choices for
each gap.
___ You read a notice, label, memo or letter containing a short text and choose the sentence or phrase
that most closely matches the meaning of the text. There are three possible answers.
___ You read a sentence with a missing word (gap) and choose the correct word to fill the gap. There
are three or four choices for each gap.
___ You read a short text in which there are some missing words (gaps) and write in the missing word
in each gap.
___ You read a longer text and answer a series of multiple-choice questions. The questions are in the
same order as the information in the text.
 GET STARTED (Optional task)
• Module II: Reading has short and longer texts. You need to understand the texts to answer the
questions. There are also some texts to complete with missing words, which tests you on language
structures in a text.
• This is an adaptive test so the computer will give you easier or harder questions based on how you
have answered a previous question. This also means that the tasks don’t come in a specifc order and
the length of the test varies.
Read and Gapped Multiple- Extended
Open gap-fill
select sentences choice gap-fill reading

Read notices, labels,

memos or letters Read a sentence Read a short text Read a short text
Read a longer text.
containing a short with a missing word with gaps. Choose with missing words
Answer a series of
text . Choose the (gap) and choose the correct word or (gaps) . Complete
multiple-choice
sentence or phrase the correct word to phrase to complete each gap with one
questions.
which gives the best fill the gap. the gaps. word.
meaning of the text.

There are three to There are four There are three

There is one question
four different options different options to different options to
with three possible No options are given.
to choose from for choose from for each choose from for each
answers.
each question. question. question.

Number of questions Number of questions Number of questions Number of questions Number of questions
varies. varies. varies. varies. varies.
PRACTICE: Read and select

For this question, choose the correct answer.

2
Answer key: Read and select

Tips:
 Guessing where you would see these texts may
help in answering a question.
 Thinking about the target audience based on the
words being used can help you.
PRACTICE: Gapped sentences
For this question, choose the correct answer.

1. You _______________ have been nervous. That’s why you didn’t get a higher score.

A. must B. should C. ought D. better

2. My cat was not _______________ on the new neighbor's dog walking in the same park

he had considered his own.

A. keen B. sad C. perplexed D. alarmed

3. We have had to _______________ difficult decisions, but we have managed to

triumph.

A. bring B. confirm C. put D. make

Answer key: Gapped sentences

1. You _______________ have been nervous. That’s why you didn’t get a higher score.

A. must B. should C. ought D. better

2. My cat was not _______________ on the new neighbor's dog walking in the same park

he had considered his own.

A. keen B. sad C. perplexed D. alarmed

3. We have had to _______________ difficult decisions, but we have managed to

triumph.

A. bring B. confirm C. put D. make

PRACTICE: Multiple-choice gap-fill
Look at each gap. Then choose the correct answer from the chart.

4
5
6
7

4 intended wished decided insisted

5 develop move become arrive
6 levels standards grades orders
7 allowed let ruled agreed
8 store involve collect contain
Answer key: Multiple-choice gap-fill

4 intended
5 become
6 standards
7 allowed

8 contain

4 intended wished decided insisted

5 develop move become arrive
6 levels standards grades orders
7 allowed let ruled agreed
8 store involve collect contain
PRACTICE: Open gap fill
For these questions, type the correct answer in each gap. Type only one word in each gap.

I have a degree …………….. mechanical engineering, this helps me to look at the physics ……………..
9 10
lies behind each stunt. In addition to being responsible for design changes to the motorbike, I have to

work …………….. every stunt I do. People often think that my work is very dangerous, but apart
11

…………….. some minor problems happening occasionally during a stunt, nothing ever goes wrong. I
12

never feel in …………….... kind of danger because I’m experienced.

13
Answer key 1: Open gap fill
I have a degree …………….. mechanical engineering, this helps me to look at the physics ……………..
in which/that
9 10
lies behind each stunt. In addition to being responsible for design changes to the motorbike, I have to

work …………….. every stunt I do. People often think that my work is very dangerous, but apart
11 out/on/at

…………….. some minor problems happening occasionally during a stunt, nothing ever goes wrong. I
from
12

never feel in …………….... kind of danger because I’m experienced.

any
13
 PRACTICE: Extended reading 1. What is the writer’s main purpose?
For these questions, choose the correct answer.
A. To explain what tourists can do in Horton
Horton
B. To explain why Horton is a good place to
At first glance, there is little in Horton to attract people. The other nearby
towns have much more to offer. The buildings of Horton look dirty and live
unloved. For shops, there is a small supermarket, a few bargain shops, a C. To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as
bakery which, strangely, does not sell bread and a florist which has one other towns
stand of sad-looking flowers. Even so, Horton has several advantages over D. To describe the history of Horton
its neighbouring towns.
Firstly, it has a country park. Four thousand years ago, this was an 2. What part of Horton does the writer find
important fort. There are no historic remains here now, but there are disappointing?
wonderful views over the countryside. On sunny weekends you can often
see kids out with their parents, kicking balls or flying kites.
A. the shops
There aren’t many job opportunities in Horton, and the roads to nearby cities
aren’t really fast, but there are excellent rail links. You can be in London in B. the country park
an hour and a half, and other cities are less than an hour away. That means C. transport links
that parents can earn a good salary and still get home in time to spend the D. the schools
evenings with their families. Houses in Horton aren’t pretty, but they’re
functional and cheap. The streets are quiet and safe, and there are plenty of 3. What type of people is Horton most
parks and playgrounds. It has a library, three primary schools and a suitable for?
secondary school, St. Mark’s. It’s not as academically brilliant as other
schools in the area, but it is friendly and offers a wide range of subjects and
A. wealthy professionals
activities to children of all abilities and backgrounds. The town also has a
B. low income families
swimming and a sports centre, and the community halls hold regular clubs
and events for people of all ages. C. elderly people
D. sport and history students
 PRACTICE: Extended reading
For these questions, choose the correct answer. 4. What advantages does Horton bring to
Horton workers?
At first glance, there is little in Horton to attract people. The other nearby
towns have much more to offer: Bradfield has its river and historic buildings, A. There are plenty of jobs available in the
while Newtown has shops and entertainment. The buildings of Horton look town.
dirty and unloved. For shops, there is a small supermarket, a few bargain
B. You can drive to nearby cities in a short
shops, a bakery which, strangely, does not sell bread and a florist which has
time.
one stand of sad-looking flowers. Even so, Horton has several advantages
C. You can get to several cities quickly by
over its neighbouring towns.
Firstly, it has a country park. Four thousand years ago, this was an train.
important fort. There are no historic remains here now, but there are D. Working conditions are better here than in
wonderful views over the countryside. On sunny weekends you can often other towns.
see kids out with their parents, kicking balls or flying kites. 5. Which of the following is the best
There aren’t many job opportunities in Horton, and the roads to nearby cities description of Horton?
aren’t really fast, but there are excellent rail links. You can be in London in
an hour and a half, and other cities are less than an hour away. That means A. A quiet, country town which has a number
that parents can earn a good salary and still get home in time to spend the of good leisure facilities
evenings with their families. Houses in Horton aren’t pretty, but they’re B. A friendly, historic town which is a great
functional and cheap. The streets are quiet and safe, and there are plenty of place to live, work and take a holiday
parks and playgrounds. It has a library, three primary schools and a C. A busy, industrial town which has good links
secondary school, St. Mark’s. It’s not as academically brilliant as other to neighbouring cities
schools in the area, but it is friendly and offers a wide range of subjects and D. A dirty, unpopular town which has little to
activities to children of all abilities and backgrounds. The town also has a
offer visitors or residents
swimming and a sports centre, and the community halls hold regular clubs
and events for people of all ages.
Answer key: Extended reading
4. What advantages does Horton bring to
1. What is the writer’s main purpose? workers?
A. To explain what tourists can do in Horton A. There are plenty of jobs available in the
B. To explain why Horton is a good place to live town.
C. To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as other B. You can drive to nearby cities in a short
towns time.
D. To describe the history of Horton C. You can get to several cities quickly by
train.
2. What part of Horton does the writer find D. Working conditions are better here than in
disappointing? other towns.
5. Which of the following is the best
A. the shops description of Horton?
B. the country park
C. transport links A. A quiet, country town which has a number
D. the schools of good leisure facilities
B. A friendly, historic town which is a great
3. What type of people is Horton most suitable for? place to live, work and take a holiday
C. A busy, industrial town which has good links
A. wealthy professionals to neighbouring cities
B. low income families D. A dirty, unpopular town which has little to
C. elderly people offer visitors or residents
D. sport and history students
 PAIR WORK: REFLECT

• Discuss complete these sentences using your ideas. Compare your answers.

• One strategy I found helpful while practicing was...

• A challenging aspect of the reading tasks for me was...

• To enhance my performance, I plan to...

• I feel I need to improve ...

• Be ready to share some of your answers with the class.

Read and Gapped Multiple-choice Extended

Open gap-fill
select sentences gap-fill reading
READING TIPS
• Remember to always skim the text first to get an overview, then you
can read it more carefully.
Read and select • Look for words or phrases in the answer options that connect to parts
of the text. Find similar or different meanings.

Gapped Gapped sentences, Multiple-choice gap-fill and Open gap-fill:

sentences • Read the whole text quickly first to understand the main idea and
don’t worry about the gaps.
• Before you look at the options, decide what part of speech is missing
• from the gap (a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, etc.).
Multiple-choice • Then, pay special attention to the words before and after the gap.
gap-fill
Gapped sentences and Multiple-choice gap-fill:
• Try putting each option in the gap. Eliminate any options you think
Open gap-fill are definitely wrong.

• Read the whole text quickly to get a general idea first.

Extended • Look at the questions and try to identify the answer before you look at
reading the options.
• See which options you can eliminate first.
PROGRESS CHECK
Now I know . . .

 the content and format of Linguaskill Module

II: Reading - All types (Read and select,
Gapped sentences, Multiple-choice gap-fill,
Open gap-fill and Extended reading).
QUIZ TIME
Go to Aula virtual Blackboard.

Go to quizzes.

PA Quiz score is your

5 questions
session PA grade (*).
(*) El puntaje del quiz es válido como
10 minutes califcación PA solo si el alumno está presente
durante toda la sesión de familiarización
Linguaskill.
2 attempts
SOURCES
 Linguaskill Reading and Listening: Reading and Listening test
advice for the candidate
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/es/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/inf
ormation-about-the-test/test-formats-and-task-types/

 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/resources-for-t
eachers/
 Official Quick Guide to Linguaskill PDF pages 7-8-9
 Linguaskill Reading and Listening: Reading and Listening test
advice for the candidate
 Linguaskill_Reading and listening_(General)_Tutorial_vid_FINAL
 Cambridge Assessment English - Official QuickGuide to Linguaskill
 Linguaskill Lesson Plans l
English 4
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