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How long is the reading test?
60 mins
How long is the listening test?
30 mins, plus 10 mins (if you take computer based test, no extra 10 mins to transfer answers)
How long is the writing paper?
60 mins
How long should you speak for speaking part 2?
2 mins
Spelling mistakes are OK in reading and listening. T/F
False
How many listening and reading questions are there?
40 in each skill
Roughly how long should you spend on writing part 1?
20 mins
You can choose which three reading texts to answer questions on. T/F
False
In speaking part 3, what should you do when you give an opinion?
Justify it and give examples.
What should you do if you don't know what to say in the speaking test?
You should use phrases to buy some thinking time.
In the reading, it's important to understand every word of the text. T/F
False
In writing part 1, the overview is really important if you want high marks. T/F
True
What should you never do in the essay conclusion?
Add a new idea
When should you paraphrase the question?
In both writing tasks and in the speaking too.
In writing part 2, you'll score more highly if you include lots of different points to justify your opinion. T/F
False. Include only 2, maybe 3 points - and develop them fully.
In speaking part 1, you will be asked to justify your opinions on certain areas. T/F
False. Just personal questions on familiar topics.
