What is the focus of Reading and use of English Part 3?
Word Formation - particularly affixation and compounding.
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How many words do you use to complete Reading and use of English Part 4?
Between three and six words
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How long is the CAE Writing paper and how is it recommended that you break down that time?
1hr 30mins - Each part 10mins planning, 25 writing, 10mins reading, checking & error correction
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What is the suggested word limit for each writing task?
220-260 words
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Writing part I is a compulsory essay. What types of writing could appear in Writing part II?
A letter/an email, a proposal, a report, a review
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How many options do you have to choose from in Writing part II?
three
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How long is the Listening exam? Approximately 35 / 40 / 45 minutes
Approximately 40 minutes
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How many parts are there to the Listening exam?
4
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In the Listening part 2, you hear a monologue or discussion about a specific topic or event lasting about 3 minutes. What do you need to do in the 8 questions?
Complete the gaps with a word or short phrase from the audio.
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In the Listening part IV you hear five different speakers that have a thematic link. There are then two tasks to match two of the 16 statements or phrases to each speaker. Do you need to listen for specific details or gist?