This C2 Spanish reading comprehension test has three original texts of about 550-600 words each: an opinion column, a literary short story and a critical book review. Its 20 multiple-choice questions test gist, detail, inference, the writer's attitude and vocabulary in context. It suits advanced learners preparing for DELE C2 or similar exams, and teachers who need a ready-made assessment of proficient reading.
Read each text carefully and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each question. Choose your answers, then press “Check my answers”.
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About this test
This C2 Spanish reading comprehension test has three original texts of about 550-600 words each: an opinion column, a literary short story and a critical book review. Its 20 multiple-choice questions test gist, detail, inference, the writer's attitude and vocabulary in context. It suits advanced learners preparing for DELE C2 or similar exams, and teachers who need a ready-made assessment of proficient reading.
Topics covered
Opinion columnLiterary narrativeBook reviewInference and implicit meaningAuthor's attitude and toneVocabulary in contextFigurative language
How to use this test
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Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.
Notes for teachers
Use the test as a timed exam (about 60 minutes) or set one section per lesson for intensive reading practice. Many distractors are true in part or are mentioned in the text but do not answer the question, such as the quantity of books in Part 2 or the young craftspeople in Part 3. This trains students to read precisely rather than match words. As follow-up, ask students to write a short response to the column or a counter-review of the book, using the hedging and evaluative language from the texts.