telc B1 Reading: task types and strategy

Several short informative texts and a list of possible headings. Assign one heading to each text. Usually more headings than texts — some don't match.

Strategy: read headings first, then the first two and last two sentences of each text. The main idea rarely sits in the middle.

A longer text (e.g. a newspaper report) with yes/no or multiple-choice items. Careful reading matters: distractors look plausible on a skim.

Strategy: read the questions first, underline keywords, locate the passage, and check exactly what it says.

Ten short everyday situations (e.g. apartment search, course sign-up) and a block of ads. Match one ad to each situation — not every ad fits.

Strategy: note each situation's key requirements (place, price, time, purpose) and go through ads in order. Watch for excluders like "18+" or "Saturdays only".

All three parts share the allotted time. If you're stuck on one item, park a best guess and move on. There are usually two or three minutes left for open answers at the end — use them.