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Test Specifications<br />
Reading, Part 5<br />
This task bridges the gap between understanding a text and actively engaging with it. The candidates<br />
are required to select lexical, grammatical and structural elements in order to complete a reading<br />
passage. The text is a formal or semi-formal letter or email with the typical characteristics of the genre.<br />
Structure Instructions<br />
Example<br />
Text<br />
Items<br />
Objective To assess the candidate’s understanding of text logic, grammatical<br />
structures and vocabulary in formal or semi-formal correspondence<br />
Intended operations Completing a letter or email (gap-filling)<br />
Type of task Multiple-choice items with three options<br />
Number of items Six (items 40–45)<br />
Channel Written<br />
Type of text Short letter or email in a general or work-related context<br />
Nature of information Letters / emails of complaint, requests, reminders, etc.<br />
Text length 70–100 words<br />
Test items The task is to choose the correct word or phrase for each gap.<br />
The items do not just test grammar and vocabulary, but also the candidate’s<br />
contextual understanding of the communicative situation as a whole.<br />
Topics See Inventory T – Topics<br />
Lexical range See Inventory V – Vocabulary<br />
Level The language for the text and items should be at level B1.<br />
Weighting 1 point per item (0 for incorrect response)<br />
<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>telc</strong> English A2·B1