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A quiz to check what students know about the FCE exam

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How long is each part of the exam?

Part 1- Reading and Use of English- 1h15 Part 2- Writing- 1h20 Part 3- Listening- 40mins Part 4- Speaking- 14 mins

Which writing tasks are in part 1 writing and part 2 writing?

Part 1- Essay Part 2- Review / Report / Article / Informal Email /letter / Formal Email/letter

In which parts of the exam must you use pencil?

Part 1- Reading and use of English and Part 3- Listening. Part 2- Writing use Pen

How long do you have to transfer your answers on to the answer sheet in parts 1 and 3?

5 minutes

In speaking part two what do you need to do ?

Speak about 2 images for 1 minute. Briefly describe/ Compare and Contrast/ speculate/ Answer the questions

What will you be assessed on in Speaking Part 3?

How well you interact with your partner.

Can you explain how to write an essay? What must you include?

4/5 Paragraphs /Formal Language /140-190 words Answer all parts of the task Add a third point Make your opinion clear in the conclusion

Which phrases can you use to include your partner in speaking part three?

What do you think about.. / don't you agree/ How about../ don't you think that etc

What should you do if you don't know an answer in parts 1 or 3?

Guess- you don't lose points for a wrong answer.

How should you organise your time in the writing exam?

Part 1 - 5 mins plan 30 mins writing Part 2- 5 mins plan 30 mins writing Part 1 - 5 mins check Part 2- 5 mins check

What will you be assessed on in part 4 speaking?

How well you express your opinion and give reasons.

In the speaking exam, what should you do if you don't understand a question?

Ask the examiner to repeat it.

In which parts of the reading and use of English do you get 2 marks for each question?

Parts 4/5/6 ( so guess if you don't know- don't leave blank spaces)

How do you start and end a formal letter to someone you do not know the name of?

Dear Sir or Madam Yours Faithfully...

How to you start and end a formal letter when you know the name of the person you are writing to ? ( EG- Mr Martin)

Dear Mr Martin, Yours sincerely..

Which part of the writing can you use idioms?

Article / informal email