There are three parts to the B2 First Reading exam.

This write-in student book focuses on each exam part individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how to respond to the questions.

In preparation for taking on several exam-styled texts and questions, each unit contains a series of practice exercises with detailed answer keys that clarify how and why answers are correct.

For each exam part, there are two full-length exam-styled texts with questions and answer keys that explain why the correct answers are correct as well as pointing out why candidates may have chosen incorrect answers.

The four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different types of reading task that will be assessed.

About the author

Simon Haines is an ELT writer, teacher and teacher trainer who has written a wide range of course books, skills materials and teacher handbooks. He is co-author of the coursebook Landmark (OUP) and exam titles First Masterclass (OUP), IELTS Masterclass (OUP) and Complete Advanced (CUP).