Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom · Modelltest · Part 4 – Ads
Goethe C2 Reading (Lesen) Part 4 – Ads
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In Part 4 you compare four job ads and match statements to the right ad. Here’s how to find the matching information quickly.
Key takeaways
- You quickly get an overview of four job ads and match 8 statements to the right ad.
- Watch the exact conditions of each ad.
What this part tests
Part 4 tests whether you can quickly get an overview of several demanding texts and compare information purposefully – usually four job ads. You match eight statements to the matching ad (a, b, c or d).
It’s about selective reading under time pressure: for each statement you look for the ad that fits it exactly. Details like fixed-term status, tasks, requirements, location and pay matter. The statements are paraphrased.
The difficulty: the ads are similar, and a statement can almost fit several. Watch the exact detail that applies to only one ad. Every correct match scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
How to approach it
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First get a quick overview of all four ads.
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Read the first statement and consider which detail is decisive.
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Look for the ad that contains exactly this detail.
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Watch fixed-term status, tasks, requirements, location and pay.
- 5
Choose the ad that fits exactly – not just almost.
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Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: match the statement to the right ad.
Anzeige a: „Für diese Tätigkeit sind Sie dauerhaft im Ausland." Anzeige b: „Der Arbeitsort ist unsere Zentrale in Berlin."
Which ad fits “Für die Dauer Ihrer Tätigkeit sind Sie im Ausland”? (a) Anzeige a · (b) Anzeige b
Why? Ad a says you are “dauerhaft im Ausland” (permanently abroad) – that matches the statement. Ad b names the headquarters in Berlin as the workplace.
Practice: test yourself
Du vergleichst Stellenanzeigen. Anzeige a (sinngemäß): „Die Stelle ist unbefristet zu besetzen." Anzeige b (sinngemäß): „Die Stelle ist zunächst auf zwei Jahre befristet."
Which ad fits the statement “Diese Stelle wird auf Dauer angeboten”?
Ad a is “unbefristet zu besetzen” (permanent) – that corresponds to “auf Dauer angeboten”. Ad b is “befristet auf zwei Jahre” (fixed-term for two years) and doesn’t fit.Want to see how this feels in practice?
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Common mistakes
A statement can almost fit several ads. Watch the unambiguous detail.
Part 4 requires fast skimming. Search purposefully instead of reading each ad in full.
Fixed-term, permanent, one year – such details often decide the match.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Match every statement.
Tips
- First get a quick overview of all ads.
- Watch unambiguous details like fixed-term status, tasks and requirements.
- Practice quickly comparing ads and job postings.
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks does reading Part 4 have?
Eight. You match eight statements to the matching one of four job ads (a/b/c/d).
What should I watch for especially?
Unambiguous details like fixed-term status, tasks, requirements, location and pay – and fast skimming.
Are wrong answers penalized?
No. There is no penalty – match every statement.
What’s the best way to practice Part 4?
Read and compare job ads under time pressure. In a Prepliq mock you practice this with instant scoring.
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