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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