English 3

Linguaskill familiarization session

Reading | session 3

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module II: Reading
TASK TYPES: Extended reading
 Linguaskill familiarization session
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn about the content and format of
Linguaskill Module II: Reading

Session overview

1. GET STARTED: Getting to know the test format

2. PREPARE: Extended reading

3. READING TIPS: Extended reading

4. PAIR WORK: Extended reading

5. PRACTICE: Extended reading

6. CLASSWORK: Reflecting on Extended reading

7. PROGRESS CHECK

8. 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 each task with the right action.
• Then, tell us some tips you remember for each type of task.

Read and select _______

1. Read a sentence with a missing word.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Gapped sentences _______
2. Read a short text with missing words. Fill in
each blank with one word.
Multiple-choice gap-fill _______
3. Read notices, labels, memos, or letters with
short texts. Choose the sentence or phrase
Open gap-fill _______ that best explains the text.

4. Read a short text with blanks. Choose the

right word or phrase to fill in the blanks.
 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 specific 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.
PREPARE: Extended reading
In the Extended reading task, you read a longer text and answer a series of multiple-choice questions. There
are three different options to choose from for each question.
This is a longer text. Scroll down to read the
whole text quickly to get a general idea
first.i
Choose the correct opton for each
queston. Questons normally
follow the order of the text.

Type of questons in this task

a. incomplete sentences

b. questons
READING TIPS: Extended reading

2.i Look at the main

part of each question
1.i Read the whole first.i ff they are
text quickly to get questions, try to
a general idea first.i answer them
before you look at
the options.i

3. Eliminate any 4.i Pay attention to

options that are questions that may
wrong.i See which have opinions
options you can (what the writer
eliminate frst. thinks) or facts and
details (numbers,
dates, etc.i).i
 PAIR WORK: Extended reading

• Discuss these questions with your partner.

1.i What might happen when a band releases a new

CD?
2.i How could new band members change the music?
3.i What kind of music do you think the new CD will
have?
• Be prepared
4.i How to sharethe
might yourfans
ideas with the
react class.
to the new songs?
 PRACTICE 1: Extended reading
For these questions, choose the correct answer.
Moonshine 1. What is the writer trying to do?
The band Moonshine released their third CD last week. ‘Here again’ is
a follow-up to ‘The Waves’. There have been a few changes since the A. make suggestions about how a band could
last CD, with Tom Wilcott on bass guitar replacing Simon McVee, who improve
left the band last year, and the arrival of Tom Simpson on drums. It is B. offer his opinion of a band’s new CD
clear from the first song on the CD, which is a dance tune, that the C. give information about the members of a
band is no longer going to concentrate on slow songs. The second tune band
is also a dance tune and is even louder and heavier. Most later tracks D. explain why a CD has been so successful
are in the band’s more usual slow style. These two tracks will certainly
come as a surprise to many fans. Either of them could easily become a
hit single though, because they are excellent. Singer Rob Letchford
2. What does the writer say about the two
gets a chance to really show how good he is, reaching each note
songs at the beginning of the CD?
perfectly. Fans should be grateful he recorded the songs for the album
before he had trouble with his throat. This has resulted in the band
A. They are unlike the songs the band
having to cancel their next tour. (Anyone who has bought tickets need
normally performs.
not worry as all the concerts will be rearranged as soon as Rob has
B. They are similar to other songs on the CD.
recovered.) On this CD, Moonshine show they can produce perfect
C. They may not be enjoyed as much as
music in a variety of styles, from the slow ones we are familiar with to
other songs on the CD.
the ones that will keep your feet tapping. I did feel, though, that they put
D. They are too loud and heavy.
their best songs at the beginning and the last few tracks were not of
quite the same quality. Despite this, ‘Here again’ is certain to be a big
hit and bring more success to this band.
 PRACTICE 1: Extended reading
For these questions, choose the correct answer.
Moonshine 3. What does the writer tell us about Rob
The band Moonshine released their third CD last week. ‘Here again’ is Letchford?
a follow-up to ‘The Waves’. There have been a few changes since the
last CD, with Tom Wilcott on bass guitar replacing Simon McVee, who A. He was not at his best when he recorded
left the band last year, and the arrival of Tom Simpson on drums. It is the CD.
clear from the first song on the CD, which is a dance tune, that the B. He is unable to do any more
band is no longer going to concentrate on slow songs. The second tune performances.
is also a dance tune and is even louder and heavier. Most later tracks C. He has become unwell since making the
are in the band’s more usual slow style. These two tracks will certainly CD.
come as a surprise to many fans. Either of them could easily become a D. He will not appear at some performances
hit single though, because they are excellent. Singer Rob Letchford with the band.
gets a chance to really show how good he is, reaching each note
4. What conclusion does the writer come to
perfectly. Fans should be grateful he recorded the songs for the album
about the CD?
before he had trouble with his throat. This has resulted in the band
having to cancel their next tour. (Anyone who has bought tickets need
A. He enjoyed the slow songs in particular.
not worry as all the concerts will be rearranged as soon as Rob has
B. He prefers some of their earlier CDs.
recovered.) On this CD, Moonshine show they can produce perfect
C. He thinks some of the songs may become
music in a variety of styles, from the slow ones we are familiar with to
annoying.
the ones that will keep your feet tapping. I did feel, though, that they put
D. He feels the songs at the end are less good.
their best songs at the beginning and the last few tracks were not of
quite the same quality. Despite this, ‘Here again’ is certain to be a big
hit and bring more success to this band.
Answer key 1: Extended reading
 PRACTICE 2: Extended reading
For these questions, choose the correct answer. 1. What do recruitment companies say
about potential clients?
Curricula Vitae: Tips that can Help
Six out of ten CVs which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail a. They make basic mistakes.
to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully,
b. They only get 60% of CVs.
according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates
are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities. c. They reject CVs with mistakes.
Although the company handles over 60,000 CVs per year, it estimates that at least
60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic
errors. 2. What did the Marketing Director say
The company’s Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified about the best candidates?
candidates whose CVs are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on
arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense a. They were the most affected.
competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”. b. They did not send CVs.
“Advice on the presentation format of CVs in relation to the requirements that they
are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to c. They wrote the best CVs.
the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfill your professional
obligations to your clients”.
“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic 3. The Marketing Director suggests that
overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember candidates ought to pay attention to
that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV
and you have that one chance to make an impression”. a. CVs presentation.
“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing
tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new b. other companies.
job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that c. other competitors.
effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.
 PRACTICE 2: Extended reading
For these questions, choose the correct answer.
4. The Marketing Director says that very
Curricula Vitae: Tips that can Help often CVs include
Six out of ten CVs which are prepared by Information Technology professionals fail a. necessary details.
to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read fully,
according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of candidates b. unimportant information.
are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities. c. very little information.
Although the company handles over 60,000 CVs per year, it estimates that at least
60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients due to basic
errors.
5. What should candidates remember
The company’s Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified
candidates whose CVs are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on about employers?
arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense
a. They are typical people.
competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.
“Advice on the presentation format of CVs in relation to the requirements that they b. They are very busy people.
are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real value to
c. They make an impression on people.
the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfill your professional
obligations to your clients”.
“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a generic
overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should remember
6. What should a good curriculum show?
that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds scanning each CV
a. The new job specifications
and you have that one chance to make an impression”.
“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a marketing b. Your marketing tools
tool designed to present your professional career experience according to the new
c. Your overall skills
job specification. It should also include details of past professional successes that
effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the job responsibilities outlined”.
Answer key: Extended reading
CLASSWORK: Extended reading
For each tip, discuss the following questions.

Why is it helpful to
How does reading the read the main part of
whole text quickly the question before
help you understand looking at the
what it is about? options?

How can knowing if a

How does crossing question is about an
out wrong answers opinion or a fact help
make it easier to find you choose the right
the correct one? answer?
READING TIPS (Optional task)
• 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 - 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/

 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
English 3
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