Clear instructions on how to deal with every part of the exam . The ECPE is a race against time and thus you should be aware of the most optimised techniques. This advice has been gathered through years of preparing students successfully.

2. SUCCESS IN ECCE 2

3. READING
FIRST read the
questions and
underline
KEYWORDS.
Then read only
the keywords
again.
2. Bearing
these keywords
in mind, read
fast through
the passage
trying to find
the location of
each answer.
3. When you
have located
the answer to a
question read
CAREFULLY the
relevant
sentences.
4. Find and
underline the
relevant
sentences so
you can refer
back later if
needed. Decide
on the reply IN
YOUR MIND
first. Then look
at the options
to locate the
correct one
.
5. When you
are finished
with all the
questions go to
the general
question (“the
aim of the
author is...”)
and answer it .
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4. VOCABULARY
5. Trust what you know!
4. Look at all the options (a,b,c,d) and choose the correct one. If you see the word you have thought of
then this is the correct one . Choose it and go!!!!
3. Pay attention to details like prepositions and word combinations: (so... that, too...to, etc)
2. Think about the meaning for a moment and try to figure out what is missing without looking at the
options.
1. Read the full sentence before and after the gap.
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5. 1. Read the full sentence before and after the gap.
2. Think about the meaning for a moment and try to
figure out what is missing.
3. Pay attention to keywords, the syntax rules (active-
passive voice, “if clauses”, causative form…)
4. Pay attention to details like prepositions and word
combinations: (so... that, too...to, etc)
5. Look at all the options (a,b,c,d) and choose the
correct one.
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6. WRITING 1. Read both topics VERY carefully and underline the words which tell you
what you need to do.
2. Decide which one you will write.
3. Pay attention to the type of writing (essay, letter,...) and make the
format relevant
4. Make a plan of your writing. Remember that you need 1 idea per
paragraph. Organise each paragraph according to this plan:
• Topic sentence,
• Explanation
• Example or Elaboration
5. Check your plan against the topic given and the underlined keywords.
6. Note down helpful words: Connectors (In addition , Moreover,
Furthermore,/ Although, However, Nevertheless,/ so...that, in order to,
therefore, etc.)
If you have covered everything then... START Writing
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7. WRITING
1. Read both topics VERY carefully and underline the words which tell you what you need to do.
2. Decide which one you will write.
3. Pay attention to the type of writing (essay, letter,...) and make the format relevant
4. Make a plan of your writing. Remember that you need 1 idea per paragraph. Organise each paragraph according to this plan:
1.Topic sentence,
2.Explanation
3.Example or Elaboration
5. Check your plan against the topic given and the underlined keywords.
6. Note down helpful words: Connectors (In addition , Moreover, Furthermore,/ Although, However, Nevertheless,/ so...that, in order to, therefore, etc.)
If you have covered everything then... START Writing
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8. LISTENING
1. Open the booklet (if
you can!) and read the
questions , before you
start listening!
2. Concentrate on what
you listen rather than
the booklet. LISTEN
DON’T READ!!!!
3. Answer the questions
when you have listened
to the answer and you
have formed the reply in
your mind.
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