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