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title: "Goethe B2 Reading Part 4: Match Opinions"
description: "Reading Part 4 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: match 6 statements to short opinion texts. Format, strategy, common mistakes and a worked example."
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# Goethe B2 Reading Part 4 – Opinions

> Reading Part 4 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: match 6 statements to short opinion texts. Format, strategy, common mistakes and a worked example.

## Key takeaways

- You read several short opinion texts on a topic and match 6 statements to the people.
- Watch the exact position – even fine differences count.

- Task type: Matching
- Focus: Matching opinions

## What this part tests

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.

**What you practice:** Grasping opinions, Distinguishing positions, Matching statements

## How to approach it

1. Read the opinion texts for an overview and grasp each person’s main position.
2. Read the first statement and consider which position it fits.
3. In the matching opinion, find the spot that confirms the statement.
4. Watch for fine differences and qualifications.
5. Compare similar positions especially carefully.
6. 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 person.

**Du liest (sinngemäß):** 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
  - Answer: b — 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.

## Practice: test yourself

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?
  - a) Person A
  - b) Person B
  - Answer: b — Person B calls the constant change of location “anstrengend” and misses a fixed workplace – so a burden. Person A emphasizes the freedom.

## Common mistakes

- **Watching only one word:** A shared word doesn’t make the match right. Grasp the whole position.
- **Overlooking nuances:** A person can find something partly good, partly bad. Watch for qualifications.
- **Confusing similar opinions:** Two people can mean almost the same thing. Compare the fine points.
- **Leaving boxes blank:** No answer means a guaranteed zero. Match every statement.

## Tips

- Summarize each person’s position in one keyword.
- Watch for judgements and qualifications like “zwar … aber”.
- Practice reading opinion texts and comments.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tasks does reading Part 4 have?

Six. You match six statements to several short opinion texts.

### What should I watch for in Part 4?

Each person’s exact stance, including qualifications and nuances – not just a keyword.

### Are wrong answers penalized?

No. There is no penalty – match every statement.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 4?

Read opinion texts on a topic and practice grasping fine positions. In a Prepliq mock you practice this with instant scoring.

## 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 4 – Opinions](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/reading/part-4)