How many questions are there in total in the Listening paper?
30
What does CAE stand for?
Certificate Advanced in English
Writing: How many words do you need to write in each task?
220–260 words
TRUE or FALSE: You can use extra paper to take notes during the Listening paper.
TRUE!
What are the four marking criteria used in Writing?
Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation, Language
Writing: In Part 1, what kind of text do you always have to write?
essay
TRUE or FALSE: It’s okay to use contractions in a report.
FALSE (formal writing avoids contractions)
How long does the whole exam take?
About 4 hours... remember the Speaking might be on a different day.
TRUE or FALSE: You need to pass every paper to pass the exam.
FALSE (It’s your overall score that counts)
How long is the certificate valid?
It doesn’t expire
How many options do you have in Part 2?
3
Name the possible text types you might write in Part 2.
letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews
What’s the minimum overall score needed to pass the exam?
180
What happens if you score between 160–179?
You receive a B2 certificate
How many papers are there in the C1 Advanced exam?
4 (four): Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking