function checkA(el,c,exp,q){
document.querySelectorAll(‘input[name=”q’+q+'”]’).forEach(function(r){r.disabled=true;});
var fb=document.getElementById(‘fb’+q);fb.style.display=’block’;
if(parseInt(el.value)===c){fb.style.background=’#c6f6d5′;fb.style.color=’#276749′;fb.innerHTML=’✓ Correct! ‘+exp;}
else{fb.style.background=’#fed7d7′;fb.style.color=’#9b2c2c’;fb.innerHTML=’✗ ‘+exp;}
}
function checkF(id,ans){
var v=document.getElementById(‘fi’+id).value.trim().toLowerCase();
var fb=document.getElementById(‘ff’+id);fb.style.display=’block’;
if(v===ans.toLowerCase()||v.replace(/s+/g,’ ‘)===ans.toLowerCase()){
fb.style.background=’#c6f6d5′;fb.style.color=’#276749’;fb.innerHTML=’✓ Correct: ‘+ans+’‘;}
else{fb.style.background=’#fed7d7′;fb.style.color=’#9b2c2c’;fb.innerHTML=’✗ Answer: ‘+ans+’‘;}
}
B2/C1 ⏱ 5 min
🎓 Cambridge B2 Reading Exam — Strategy Guide
I prepared for language exams myself, without a tutor, in three languages. Here’s the strategy that actually works for reading under time pressure.
📖 The Three-Pass Reading Strategy
Pass 1 — SKIM the whole text (60 sec)
Get the topic and general structure. Don’t stop at difficult words.
Pass 2 — READ the questions
Before reading carefully — know what you’re looking for. Underline keywords in each question.
Pass 3 — SCAN for answers
Return to the text. Locate the relevant section. Match meaning, not just words (paraphrase is common in B2 reading).
⚠️ Common Cambridge Reading Traps
- Distractor words — the text uses different vocabulary from the question. Look for meaning, not word matches.
- Almost correct — one detail is wrong. Read every word of the options carefully.
- Out of scope — the option sounds plausible but isn’t in the text. Only answer from what’s written.
- Time trap — spending too long on one question. Move on; come back at the end.
You should read the questions before reading the text carefully because:
In B2 reading, the correct answer often:
If you spend too long on one question, you should:
Look for ____________ (meaning in different words) rather than exact word matches.
Reading quickly to get the general idea is called ____________.
🎯 Exam Practice Habit
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