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BEC Vantage Reading Test - 8 Quick Tips - Avoid These Errors!

Quick Tips for the BEC Vantage Reading Test How to Ace the B2 BEC Vantage Reading Test The B2 Vantage Reading Test is a challenging exam, but don't worry! We're here to help. In this blog post, we'll give you our top tips for how to succeed on the test. 1. Underline key words/phrases To help you identify the correct answers, underline vocabulary or sections of the text while reading. 2. Don’t get stuck on a question you think is difficult. Move on to the next question and come back and look at it again when you have completed all the questions you can, and if you have time left at the end. 3. Don’t leave any questions not answered Even if you just guess, you have a chance of getting the answer correct! That’s better than leaving a blank space on the answer sheet. 4. Write only one answer on the answer sheet Don’t write two alternative answers on the answer sheet if you are not sure about your first choice. They will both be marked wrong, e...

BEC Preliminary Model Exam | Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

The Cambridge BEC Preliminary exam consists of four different papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It is best if you practice with a BEC preliminary model exam before doing the real BEC exam. There are two factors which will determine your score in the BEC exam: your knowledge of Business English and your knowledge of the BEC Preliminary exam format. Improving your level of English is the most difficult. It can take a long time studying and practicing to achieve significant improvement in your overall English language proficiency. Improving your knowledge of the BEC Preliminary exam is much easier and quicker. The first time you try the test, the format will probably be new to you. But the second and subsequent times you practice using an authentic test, your performance will improve as you become familiar with the different sections and the format of the BEC exam. Becoming familiar with each section of the BEC Preliminary exam, the amount of time allowed for eac...