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It's an activity that she has to be focused ____'

on

in

at

by

I recommend ____ Black Panther.

you watch

you to watch

you watching

you to watching

I totally ____ with that picture. I really know what that's like!

identify

am identificated

feel identificated

none of them are correct

My mum always wants ____ well.

me to do

that I do

me do

that I do

'Do you like clubbing?' - 'It depends ____ the kind of music that is played.'

on

of

both are correct

neither is correct

With so much noise, she finds it difficult to ____

concentrate

be concentrate

be concentrated

concentrated

The film ___.

has just finished

just have finished

have just finished

just has finished

These people are ____ a good time.

having

enjoying

spending

passing

As you said, ___ photos show

both

the both

in both

on both

The exam is over when the examiner says, "Thank you,…

"…that is the end of the test."

"…goodbye."

"…you can go now."

"…well done!"

What should you do if your partner is talking for a long time in part 3 of the Speaking Exam?

Politely interrupt them

Wait until they have finished

Talk for a long time when it's your turn

Ask the examiner if you can interrupt your partner

Which of these is NOT an appropriate response: "Shall I start?

No, let me start

Sure

Be my guest

Go ahead

Which of these is NOT an appropriate response: "Do you want to start?

Not really

Sure

OK

Of course

Which of these is NOT an appropriate response: "Do you want to start or shall I?

Sure

I'll go first

You can begin

I'll start

What should you do when you have finished talking about the photographs for 40 seconds?

Talk about a personal experience related to the photographs

Stop talking

Ask your partner what they think

Talk about your journey to the exam

How should you start talking about the photographs in the Speaking Exam?

Well, as you said, both photographs show…

I can see…

The two photographs show…

Well, as you said, I can see…

In parts 2 & 3, how do you know when to start answering the examiner's question?

When they say, "All right?"

When they say "Please answer now."

When they say, "Please."

When they stop talking

Choose the correct answer: Do you like living in Sant Cugat?

Well, to be honest, not really.

No.

Um,… not really

Well, to be honest, no.

What kind of town is Sant Cugat?

A commuter town

A community town

A computer town

A communiter town

When does the Speaking exam begin?

As soon as you hand over your mark sheets.

As soon as you enter the room

As soon as you sit down.

As soon as the first question is asked.

True or False? The maximum number of candidates in the Speaking exam is two.

False

True

How many examiners are there in the Speaking exam?

2, sometimes 3

1

1, sometimes 2

2

How long is the Speaking paper?

14

13

15

16

In which kind of writing is it acceptable to tell the reader why you are writing?

none of them

an informal email

an essay

an article

Which of these is not an acceptable way to begin an email?

they are all acceptable

Dear Sam,

Hi Sam,

Hello Sam,

In the story, you must remember to use ___

all past tenses

the present simple

the past simple

all present tenses

The length of all writings in First Certificate is ___ words.

140-190

120-170

130-180

150-200

Despite ___ in Spain for so many years, I still don't speak Spanish well.

living

I've lived

I've been living

I live

Complete this phrase: "Tom hasn't seen La Casa de Papel??? I recommend he ___ it immediately!

watch

to watch

watching

watches

In the essay, when you are asked for your own idea what they are asking for is ___.

another argument

your opinion

I hope to travel to Sri Lanka in ____ near future.

the

a

---

this

What is an alternative to 'Nowadays'?

In this day and age

In these days and age

In this days and age

In these days and ages

Which of these is not the correct way to end an email / letter?

Kisses,

Cheers,

Love,

All the best,

Which of these is not an option in the writing exam?

report

story

letter

article

In the first part of the writing exam, you have to write a(n) ___.

essay

In the exam, you will have ___ minutes to write two compositions.

80

40

60

100

Writing: Which of the following is NOT a task of the First Exam?

report

letter

essay

article

Speaking: If you know a lot about the topic in Parts 3 & 4, you should talk as much as you can.

FALSE. You should try to get the other candidate to speak.

TRUE. The more you show your knowledge, the better.

Can you make spelling mistakes in the Listening?

Yes. Minor spelling errors are accepted.

No. No spelling errors are accepted.

Yes. Spelling mistakes make no difference in listening.

Should you use American or British English?

Either, as long as it's consistent.

British

American

You pass the exam if you get an...

A, B or C

A or B

A, B, C or D

You have to pass each paper individually in order to pass the whole examination.

FALSE

TRUE

What is the required average score to pass the First exam?

60%

50%

55%

65%

How many "papers" (parts) are there in the First Exam?

4

3

5

The Certification has an expiration date.

FALSE

TRUE

The First proves that you....

Can live, work and study in an English-speaking country

Can apply for citizenship in an English-speaking country

Can be an English teacher

What is First?

A British Certificate for English Learners

An American Certificate for English Learners

An Irish Certificate for English Learners

These are the rules. ..........., there are exceptions.

nevertheless

besides

therefore

in spite of

You can see cobras, vipers,....

and so on

so on

on and forth

and so forth

....... she loves pasta, she cooks it very well.

Since

Although

Even though

Because of

....... her injured leg, she couldn't walk properly

Because of

Since

Because

Due of

She loves pasta, ...... she cooks it very well.

so

thus

hence

therefore

..... working at the bank, she does the household chores.

In addition to

Moreover

Furthermore

Nevertheless

............ we must bear in mind the costs. On the other hand, the benefits we obtain

On the one hand

On one hand

The one hand

However

---------------------- you try hard, you will never be able to do it.

Even though

Nevertheless

However

Therefore

----------- I was angry, I did not tell them anything.

Although

Nevertheless

Thus

As a result

------------ his sprained ankle, he went out for a walk

Despite

However

Besides

Although