How many 'papers' are there in the exam?
6
4
5
What's the pass mark?
about 60%
about 70%
about 65%
Do you need to pass all the papers?
No, it's the total mark that is important.
No, passing most of them is enough.
Yes, of course!
How many parts are there in Paper 1 ("Reading and Use of English")?
6
7
5
Do you lose marks for wrong answers?
Sometimes - it depends on how the examiner is feeling.
No, so take a chance if you don't know - you might be lucky!
Yes, so only choose an answer if you are really sure.
In Paper 2 (Writing) do you have to answer all the questions?
No. Answer Part 1 and any one question from Part 2
You can answer any two questions.
Yes, so write quickly.
In Paper 4 (Speaking) do you speak to the interlocutor or your partner?
Only to the interlocutor.
Sometimes to the interlocutor, sometimes to you partner.
Only to your partner.
Before each listening part you're given time to look at the questions.
FALSE
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: All papers are worth the same number of marks.
FALSE
TRUE
In Paper 2 (Writing), Part 2, you should write 120-180 words.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Contractions (e.g. I'm, don't) count as one word.
FALSE
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Spelling must always be correct in Paper 3 (Listening)
FALSE
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: You can take Paper 4 (Speaking) on your own if you're shy.
FALSE
TRUE
