In Part 4 you read several short opinion texts and match statements to the people. Here’s how to grasp the positions reliably.
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Part 4 tests whether you understand and distinguish the opinions of several people on a topic precisely. You read several short opinion statements and match six statements: which statement fits which person?
It’s about precise opinion comprehension: each person has their own position, often with qualifications and nuances. The statements are paraphrased. You have to recognize the exact stance, not just a keyword.
The difficulty: several people comment on the same topic but with different emphasis. Watch for judgements and qualifications. Every correct match scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
Read the opinion texts for an overview and grasp each person’s main position.
Read the first statement and consider which position it fits.
In the matching opinion, find the spot that confirms the statement.
Watch for fine differences and qualifications.
Compare similar positions especially carefully.
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 „Elektroautos". Person A: „Elektroautos sind die Zukunft, auch wenn das Laden noch umständlich ist." Person B: „Solange es zu wenig Ladestationen gibt, kommt für mich kein Elektroauto infrage."
Who makes the purchase dependent on the expansion of charging stations? (a) Person A · (b) Person B
Why? Person B says “Solange es zu wenig Ladestationen gibt, kommt … kein Elektroauto infrage” – the purchase depends on the expansion. Person A sees the future in the electric car despite hurdles.
Thema „Digitales Nomadentum" (von überall arbeiten). Person A (sinngemäß): „Ich liebe es, von überall zu arbeiten – das gibt mir totale Freiheit." Person B (sinngemäß): „Ständig den Ort zu wechseln ist anstrengend. Mir fehlt ein fester Arbeitsplatz."
Who sees the constant change of location rather as a burden?
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A shared word doesn’t make the match right. Grasp the whole position.
A person can find something partly good, partly bad. Watch for qualifications.
Two people can mean almost the same thing. Compare the fine points.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Match every statement.
Six. You match six statements to several short opinion texts.
Each person’s exact stance, including qualifications and nuances – not just a keyword.
No. There is no penalty – match every statement.
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