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title: "Goethe C2 Reading Part 3: Insert Sections"
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# Goethe C2 Reading Part 3 – Insert Sections

> Reading Part 3 of the Goethe-Zertifikat C2: insert removed sections into a feature (one doesn’t fit). Strategy, common mistakes and a worked example.

## Key takeaways

- You read a feature from which sections were removed and insert them in the right place.
- One section doesn’t fit. Watch references and the line of thought.

- Task type: Inserting sections
- Focus: Restoring text logic

## What this part tests

Part 3 tests whether you recognize the logic and structure of a long, demanding text. You read a feature from which several sections were removed and insert them in the right place. One section is inserted as an example, another fits no gap.

It’s about the logical and conceptual connection across longer passages: what comes before the gap, what after? References, connectors, recurring terms and the thread show which section fits.

The difficulty: the sections are long and treat the same topic, and one fits nowhere. Read before and after the gap carefully. Every correct insertion scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

**What you practice:** Recognizing text logic, Following references across passages, Reconstructing the thread

## How to approach it

1. Read the whole text once for an overview and the line of thought.
2. At each gap, read the passage before and after carefully.
3. Watch for references, recurring terms and connectors.
4. Choose the section that continues the line of thought logically.
5. Fill the certain gaps first, then the difficult ones.
6. Check at the end that the whole text flows together.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: which section fits the gap?

**Du liest (sinngemäß):** Davor: „Die Wahrnehmung eines Risikos beeinflusst, wie eine Gesellschaft damit umgeht." Danach: „So hatte die Diskussion unter Forschern Einfluss auf die Berichterstattung in den Medien."

- Which section fits? (a) „Beispiel Klimawandel: Lange war umstritten, ob es einen menschengemachten Effekt überhaupt gibt." · (b) „Versicherungen gibt es schon seit Jahrhunderten."
  - Answer: a — Section a introduces the “Beispiel Klimawandel”, to which the “So” after (discussion among researchers) refers. Section b doesn’t fit the line of thought.

## Practice: test yourself

In einer Reportage fehlt ein Abschnitt. Davor steht (sinngemäß): „Schmid und seine Kollegen versuchen, Zusammenhänge zu erkennen, wo andere nur ein Gewirr an Begriffen sehen." Danach: „Erst wenn ein Thema wirklich verstanden ist, kann man es einschätzen."

- Which section fits the gap?
  - a) Über dieser Auflistung möglicher Risiken steht der Dreiklang „Erkennen – Verstehen – Handeln".
  - b) Das Wetter in München war an diesem Tag besonders sonnig.
  - Answer: a — Section a picks up “Erkennen” and “Verstehen” and links the thought before (recognizing connections) with the one after (understanding in order to assess). Section b doesn’t fit thematically.

## Common mistakes

- **Watching only the topic:** Several sections fit thematically. What matters is the logical and conceptual connection.
- **Overlooking references:** Recurring terms and reference words show where a section belongs. Follow them.
- **Forgetting the extra section:** One section fits no gap. Don’t let it mislead you.
- **Leaving boxes blank:** No answer means a guaranteed zero. Insert a guessed section if you have to.

## Tips

- Always read before and after the gap, not just the section itself.
- Watch for recurring terms and references as clues.
- Fill the certain gaps first; that narrows the choice.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Six. You insert removed sections into a feature; one section fits no gap.

### How do I recognize the right section?

By the logical and conceptual connection: references, recurring terms and connectors show where the section belongs.

### Are wrong answers penalized?

No. There is no penalty – insert a section into every gap.

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

Practice recognizing text logic and references across longer passages. 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-c2?action=start&sectionId=Reading%20Comprehension)

[Goethe C2 Reading Part 3 – Insert Sections](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-c2/reading/part-3)