B2 First - Reading: Multiple Matching Exercises

First Certificate in English (FCE)

The final part of the B2 First Reading and Use of English paper is Multiple Matching. In this section, you must match questions or prompts to parts of a single text or individual smaller texts that follow. This tests your ability to understand specific detail and author attitude and opinion.

These comprehension exercises require you to choose from a single separate list of 3-6 answers for a group of questions.

Multiple Matching Exercise 1 - Three Magicians
Read about three magicians, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE085

Exam Tip!

Reading Exam - Things Not To Do

  1. Don't try to answer any questions without looking carefully at the text.
  2. Don't waste too much time on a difficult reading exercise. Move on!
  3. Don't presume that if you find a key word in both a question and the text, that you have found the answer.

Multiple Matching Exercise 2 - Three South American Leaders
Read about three famous South American leaders, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE086

Multiple Matching Exercise 3 - Three Wild Cats
Read about the lion, the leopard and the bobcat, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE087

Multiple Matching Exercise 4 - Four Sports
Read about cricket, baseball, badminton and basketball, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE111

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Multiple Matching Exercise 5 - Four Hotel Reviews
Read about four guests' experiences at four hotels, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE112

Multiple Matching Exercise 6 - Four Letters To Neighbours
Read four letters written by four upset neighbours, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE113

Multiple Matching Exercise 7 - Four Properties
Read about four properties on four musical streets, then do the multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: FCE114

Exam Tip!

Reading Exam - ...And Most Importantly

Prepare for the exam by reading more! Read as many different types of things in English as possible, it will help your reading skills.

  • Formal and informal English
  • Short stories and leaflets
  • Magazine and newspaper articles
  • Websites and non-fiction
  • Manuals and instructions
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