B2 FIRST READING

Practice B2 First Reading with all 7 real exam parts

Exercises identical to the Cambridge format across all 7 Reading parts: multiple choice cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformation, text comprehension, gapped text, and scanning.

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Why practice Reading with lingaly

All 7 parts covered

From multiple choice cloze to multiple matching. Each exercise type replicates exactly the real exam format.

152 Reading competencies

The engine tracks your mastery in lexico-grammar, reading comprehension, text cohesion, and scanning with fine-grained precision.

Personalized sessions

The algorithm detects your specific weaknesses and generates exercises that reinforce exactly what you need to improve.

Detailed explanations

Every answer includes feedback that updates your knowledge model and helps you understand your mistakes.

How to practice B2 First Reading

Calibrate your level

Your first sessions evaluate your reading comprehension across key competencies like verb tenses, collocations, and inferential understanding.

Practice with targeted sessions

Receive exercises that attack your weaknesses. If you struggle with word formation, the engine prioritizes that part until you master it.

Measure real progress

Real-time charts show your mastery by competency. Watch yourself improve across all 152 Reading competencies.

B2 First Reading exercise types

Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

Complete a text by choosing from 4 vocabulary options for each gap. Tests lexical and grammatical mastery in context.

Part 2: Open Cloze

Fill gaps without options. Requires mastery of prepositions, connectors, articles, and grammatical structures.

Part 3: Word Formation

Transform a base word using prefixes and suffixes to complete gaps. Works on morphological derivation.

Parts 4-7: Comprehension and analysis

Key word transformation, long texts with questions, gapped text cohesion, and multiple matching. Deep comprehension and scanning.

Frequently asked questions

How many parts does B2 First Reading have?

7 parts: Multiple Choice Cloze (Part 1), Open Cloze (Part 2), Word Formation (Part 3), Key Word Transformation (Part 4), Multiple Choice (Part 5), Gapped Text (Part 6) and Multiple Matching (Part 7).

How long is the B2 First Reading paper?

The Reading and Use of English paper lasts 75 minutes for all 7 parts. You should spend about 10-12 minutes on each part.

Which part of B2 Reading is hardest?

Part 6 (Gapped Text) and Part 4 (Key Word Transformation) are typically the most challenging. lingaly detects which parts you need more practice on and reinforces automatically.

How can I improve my Reading for B2 First?

Read in English daily, practice with real exam format exercises, and work on scanning and skimming techniques. lingaly generates adaptive exercises targeting your specific weak competencies.

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All 7 Reading parts await you. Begin with exercises adapted to your level.

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