In Part 2 you read two ads for each situation and choose the matching one (a or b). Here’s how to compare reliably.
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Key takeaways
Part 2 tests whether you can find the matching information in short ads. You read five situations, and for each there are two small ads (a and b). You choose the ad that fits the situation.
It’s about comparing carefully: does the ad really fit the need of the situation? Watch for details like place, time, price or offer. Even one detail can rule out an ad.
The difficulty: an ad often picks up a word from the situation but doesn’t really fit. So check all the conditions. Every correct answer scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
Read the situation and underline the need (e.g. “at the weekend”, “for children”).
Read both ads and compare them with the need.
Check that all the conditions really fit – not just one matching word.
Choose the ad that fits the situation exactly (a or b).
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.
A short example in the same format: which ad fits the situation?
Situation: Sie möchten ein gebrauchtes Fahrrad günstig kaufen. Anzeige a: „Fahrrad zu verkaufen, gut erhalten, nur 60 Euro." Anzeige b: „Neue Fahrräder im Geschäft, ab 300 Euro."
Which ad fits? (a) Ad a · (b) Ad b
Why? You want to buy a cheap used bike. Ad a offers a used bike for 60 euros. Ad b sells new bikes from 300 euros – that doesn’t fit.
Situation: Sie suchen einen Sportkurs am Wochenende. Anzeige a: „Fitnessstudio Aktiv – Kurse nur montags bis freitags." Anzeige b: „Sportverein Fit – Kurse auch samstags und sonntags."
Which ad fits?
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A shared word doesn’t make the ad right. Check all the conditions.
Place, time or price can rule out an ad. Read carefully.
Read the situation first, then the ads – that way you compare purposefully.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess a or b if you have to.
Five. For each of five situations you choose the matching ad (a or b).
Check the details: place, time, price or offer. Often a single criterion decides whether an ad fits.
No. There is no penalty – decide a or b on every task.
Read small ads and practice comparing them with a situation. With a Prepliq mock you get the correct choice explained after each task.
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