In Part 1 you read four forum posts on a topic and match nine statements to the people. Here’s how to grasp the stances reliably.
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Part 1 tests whether you grasp and distinguish the stances of several people on a topic. You read four forum posts (people A–D) and match nine statements: which statement fits which person? One person can match several statements.
It’s about detail and opinion comprehension: each person has their own view with fine differences. The statements are paraphrased, not literal. You have to recognize the exact position, not just a shared word.
The difficulty: several people speak about the same topic but with different stances. Watch for judgements and qualifications. Every correct match scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
First read the four forum posts for an overview and grasp each person’s main position.
Read the first statement and consider which position it fits.
In the matching post, find the spot that confirms the statement.
Watch for fine differences between similar positions.
Remember: one person can match several statements.
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.
A short example in the same format: match the statement to the right person.
Thema „Homeoffice". Person A: „Ich arbeite viel produktiver zu Hause, weil mich niemand stört." Person B: „Mir fehlt im Homeoffice der Kontakt zu den Kollegen, deshalb gehe ich lieber ins Büro."
Who misses contact with others when working from home? (a) Person A · (b) Person B
Why? Person B says “Mir fehlt … der Kontakt zu den Kollegen” – that’s the missed contact. Person A emphasizes higher productivity instead.
Vier Personen schreiben in einem Forum über das Thema „Weniger besitzen – minimalistisch leben". Person A (sinngemäß): „Seit ich ausgemistet habe, fühle ich mich freier. Weniger Dinge bedeuten für mich weniger Stress." Person B (sinngemäß): „Ich finde Minimalismus übertrieben. Ein paar schöne Dinge machen das Leben doch erst gemütlich."
Who experiences owning less as a relief?
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A shared word doesn’t make the match right. Grasp the whole stance.
Two people can mean almost the same thing. Watch for fine differences.
A person can match several statements. Don’t rule that out.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Decide even if you have to guess.
Nine. You match nine statements to four forum posts (people A–D).
Yes. In Part 1 a person can be the right answer more than once. Don’t rule that out.
No. There is no penalty – match every statement.
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