In Part 5 you read a formal text such as regulations and answer questions about it. Here’s how to find the right rule.
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Part 5 tests whether you understand formal texts and find specific information – for example study regulations, house rules or terms and conditions. You answer three tasks by finding the matching rule in the text.
It’s about selective reading in a formal, often official language: for each question you look for the exact spot that contains the answer. Conditions, deadlines, obligations and exceptions matter.
The difficulty: the language is formal, and similar rules often stand close together. Watch for the exact case (e.g. “bei Krankheit” vs. “bei Abmeldung”). Every correct answer scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
Get an overview of the sections (paragraphs) of the text.
Read each question and consider which section fits.
Find the exact rule in the matching section.
Watch for the exact case, the condition and exceptions.
Choose the option that reflects the rule exactly.
A short example in the same format: find the right rule in the formal text.
Aus einer Bibliotheksordnung: „§ 3 Leihfristen: Bücher können vier Wochen ausgeliehen werden. Eine Verlängerung ist einmal möglich, sofern das Buch nicht vorgemerkt ist."
Under what condition can you extend the loan period?
Why? The regulations say extension is “einmal möglich, sofern das Buch nicht vorgemerkt ist” – that’s b. (a) and (c) contradict the rule.
Aus einer Prüfungsordnung (sinngemäß): „§ 4 Abmeldung: Eine Abmeldung von der Prüfung ist bis spätestens drei Tage vorher schriftlich möglich. Bei Krankheit am Prüfungstag ist ein ärztliches Attest vorzulegen."
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Similar rules stand close together. Watch exactly which case is meant (e.g. illness vs. deregistration).
“außer”, “nur bei”, “spätestens” change the rule. Read carefully.
Look specifically for the relevant spot instead of translating every sentence.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess an option if you have to.
Three tasks on a formal text such as regulations or terms.
The exact case, conditions, deadlines and exceptions. For each question, find the matching rule in the right section.
No. There is no penalty – answer every task.
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