Gapped text questions evaluate your ability to connect ideas. Each question includes a passage with six paragraphs removed. You must fill these gaps in the correct order with the paragraphs listed at the end of the passage. The paragraphs have been jumbled up, so you must read them carefully.
How do I get better at reading CAE?
1. Basic Tips
- The instructions say 'you must use the word given. ...
- Use between 3-6 words. ...
- Don't change the word. ...
- As I said, this section is very hard because there's so much you need to know. ...
- Try to keep the same meaning - If the first sentence says 'Tom said...' then don't write 'He said...' in the second sentence.
How do you use CAE Part 7?
Tips for the CAE Gapped Text (Part 7)
- Read the whole text first before you attempt to answers any questions. ...
- Read the paragraphs to get a general idea of the topic of each one.
- Look out for cohesive devices that help link ideas. ...
- Make sure any paragraph you chose fits both with what comes before and after.
