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Reading and Use of English - How many parts are there in this paper? How long does it take?
There are 7 parts and it takes one hour and 15 minutes.
Reading and Use of English - What do candidates do on parts 1-4?
Candidates are tested on their knowledge of the structure of English with a focus on vocabulary and grammar.
Reading and Use of English - What do candidates do on parts 5-7?
Parts 5-7 include longer texts with related comprehension tasks focusing on reading skills.
Reading and Use of English - How many questions does this paper include?
This paper includes 52 questions in total.
Writing - How many parts are there in this paper? How long does it take?
This paper takes one hour 20 minutes and consists of two parts.
Writing - What do I have to do in part 1?
Write an essay. Write your answer making sure you use all the notes given and that you give reasons for your opinion.
Writing - What do I have to do in part 2?
In part 2, you must choose one of three questions, read the instructions and write your answer.
Listening - How many parts are there? How long does it take?
This paper consists of four parts and takes about 40 minutes.
Listening - Do I have time to read the questions after I listen to the instructions?
Yes, candidates are given time to read through the questions after they listen to the instructions.
Listening - How many questions are there in this paper?
There are 30 questions in this paper.
Speaking - How many parts are there? How long does it take?
This paper consists of 4 parts and takes approximately 14 minutes.
Speaking - Do I do this test alone?
No, there are normally 2 candidates and two examiners.
Speaking - What do I do in part 1?
In part 1 you answer the examiner's questions about personal information.
Speaking - What do I do in part 2?
Speak individually for 1 minute about two photographs you are given and give 30-second response to questions about your partner's photos.
Speaking - What do I do in part 3?
You are given written prompts to discuss with your partner for 2 minutes. This is followed by a one-minute decision-making task.
Speaking - What do I do in part 4?
Answer questions related to the topic of the part 3 task that the examiner asks.
