Close reading of unfamiliar texts is one of those skills that needs to be practiced. It is important that you develop a strategy that works for you when tackling this in the external exams.
Have a read of some of the information and watch the slide share here. There may be something that helps you approach the texts you'll be given.
Have a read of some of the information and watch the slide share here. There may be something that helps you approach the texts you'll be given.