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title: "Goethe B2 Reading Part 3: Newspaper Article (MC)"
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# Goethe B2 Reading Part 3 – Newspaper Article

> Reading Part 3 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: read a newspaper article and solve 6 multiple-choice tasks (a/b/c). Strategy, common mistakes and a worked example.

## Key takeaways

- You read a longer newspaper article and answer 6 multiple-choice tasks (a/b/c).
- The answer is often paraphrased – look for the statement in different words.

- Task type: Multiple choice
- Focus: Detail comprehension

## What this part tests

Part 3 tests whether you understand a longer, demanding text precisely – usually a newspaper or magazine article. You answer six tasks with three options each (a, b or c). Only one is correct.

The tasks follow the order of the text. At B2 the correct answer is almost always paraphrased, not literal, and you must also recognize fine points like stances and judgements.

Wrong options often pick up a word from the text but distort the meaning, or claim something that is only almost true. Rely precisely on the text. Every correct answer scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

**What you practice:** Close reading, Recognizing paraphrases, Understanding fine points

## How to approach it

1. Read the article once in full for an overview.
2. Read each question and look for the matching spot in the text.
3. Choose the option that restates the text precisely in different words.
4. Rule out options that are only almost true or distort the meaning.
5. Back up your answer with a spot in the text.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: read the extract and choose the right option.

**Textauszug:** Die Stadt hat eine neue Radstraße eröffnet. Anfangs gab es viel Kritik von Autofahrern, doch inzwischen nutzen täglich Tausende das neue Angebot, und die Beschwerden sind fast verstummt.

- How has the opinion on the cycle street developed?
  - a) Die Kritik ist mit der Zeit deutlich zurückgegangen.
  - b) Die Radstraße wurde wieder geschlossen.
  - c) Die Autofahrer protestieren immer stärker.
  - Answer: a — The text says there was criticism at first, “doch inzwischen” many use the offer and “die Beschwerden sind fast verstummt” – that’s a. (b) and (c) contradict the text.

## Practice: test yourself

Aus einem Artikel (sinngemäß): „Immer mehr Menschen suchen bei Gesundheitsfragen zuerst im Internet. Ärzte sehen das kritisch: Die Informationen seien oft ungenau und verunsicherten die Patienten mehr, als sie ihnen helfen."

- How do doctors assess internet searches for health questions?
  - a) Sie empfehlen sie ausdrücklich.
  - b) Sie sehen sie kritisch, weil die Infos oft ungenau sind.
  - c) Sie finden sie völlig harmlos.
  - Answer: b — The article says doctors “sehen das kritisch” because the information is “oft ungenau” and unsettles patients – that’s b. a and c contradict the text.

## Common mistakes

- **Same word, wrong statement:** A word from the text doesn’t make the option right. The answer is paraphrased.
- **Choosing “almost right”:** An option is often only almost true. Check each precisely against the text.
- **Answering with world knowledge:** Only what’s in the text counts – not what you personally know about the topic.
- **Leaving boxes blank:** No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess an option if you have to.

## Tips

- Mark the spot in the text that proves your answer.
- Watch for evaluative words that show a stance.
- Practice reading longer factual texts and features.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tasks does reading Part 3 have?

Six multiple-choice tasks (a/b/c) on a longer newspaper article.

### Does the correct answer appear word for word in the text?

Almost never. It’s paraphrased, and you must also recognize fine points and stances.

### Are wrong answers penalized?

No. There is no penalty – answer every task.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 3?

Read longer articles and practice recognizing paraphrases and stances. With a Prepliq mock you get the answer explained after each task.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2?action=start&sectionId=Reading%20Comprehension)

[Goethe B2 Reading Part 3 – Newspaper Article](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/reading/part-3)