Cross-text Reading

Part 6 — Cross-text Multiple Matching

Four short texts on the same topic, written by different writers. Four questions ask you to match statements about the writers' opinions (e.g. "which writer has a different view from B on X").

Strategy

• Identify the main opinion of each writer before answering questions
• Make notes — agree/disagree on each topic per writer
• Look for paraphrases — the question won't use the same words as the text
• Watch for nuance — slight disagreement is still disagreement
• Time guide: 12 minutes