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  • True or False? The maximum number of candidates in the Speaking exam is two.
    True
    False
  • What is the required average score to pass the First exam?
    65%
    55%
    60%
    50%
  • I totally ____ with that picture. I really know what that's like!
    feel identificated
    none of them are correct
    am identificated
    identify
  • ............ we must bear in mind the costs. On the other hand, the benefits we obtain
    The one hand
    On the one hand
    However
    On one hand
  • ..... working at the bank, she does the household chores.
    In addition to
    Furthermore
    Nevertheless
    Moreover
  • Level B2 is considered...
    Upper Intermediate
    Advanced
    Intermediate
  • Which of these is not an option in the writing exam?
    report
    letter
    article
    story
  • When does the Speaking exam begin?
    As soon as the first question is asked.
    As soon as you hand over your mark sheets.
    As soon as you sit down.
    As soon as you enter the room
  • Writing: Which of the following is NOT a task of the First Exam?
    report
    essay
    article
    letter
  • Complete this phrase: "Tom hasn't seen Game of Thrones??? I recommend he ___ it immediately!
    watching
    watches
    to watch
    watch
  • She loves pasta, ...... she cooks it very well.
    so
    hence
    thus
    therefore
  • In part 4, you are expected to have a conversation with your partner.
    True
    False
  • What is First?
    An Irish Certificate for English Learners
    A British Certificate for English Learners
    An American Certificate for English Learners
  • The film ___.
    just has finished
    has just finished
    have just finished
    just have finished
  • Which of these is not an acceptable way to begin an email?
    they are all acceptable
    Hi Sam,
    Dear Sam,
    Hello Sam,
  • You have to pass each paper individually in order to pass the whole examination.
    FALSE
    TRUE
  • You can see cobras, vipers,....
    on and forth
    and so on
    and so forth
    so on
  • Choose the correct answer: Do you like living in Sant Cugat?
    Um,… not really
    No.
    Well, to be honest, not really.
    Well, to be honest, no.
  • What is an alternative to 'Nowadays'?
    In these days and age
    In this days and age
    In these days and ages
    In this day and age
  • An article needs to be ____
    informative and entertaining
    entertaining
    academic
    informative
  • Which of these is NOT an appropriate response: "Shall I start?
    Be my guest
    Go ahead
    Sure
    No, let me start
  • 'Do you like clubbing?' - 'It depends ____ the kind of music that is played.'
    on
    neither is correct
    both are correct
    of
  • Which are the 4 papers?
    Reading, listening, writing and speaking
    Reading and Grammar, listening, writing and speaking
    Reading, listening, writing and speaking and singing
    Reading and Use of English, listening, writing and speaking
  • As you said, ___ photos show
    on both
    both
    in both
    the both
  • What should you do when you have finished talking about the photographs for 40 seconds?
    Stop talking
    Talk about your journey to the exam
    Talk about a personal experience related to the photographs
    Ask your partner what they think
  • Speaking lasts 14 minutes per pair of candidates. What's its content?
    2 parts
    3 parts
    5 parts
    4 parts
  • I recommend ____ Black Panther.
    you to watch
    you to watching
    you watch
    you watching
  • ....... her injured leg, she couldn't walk properly
    Due of
    Because of
    Since
    Because
  • Should you use American or British English?
    British
    American
    Either, as long as it's consistent.
  • I hope to travel to Sri Lanka in ____ near future.
    the
    this
    ---
    a
  • How long is the Speaking paper?
    13
    15
    16
    14
  • Listening lasts about 40 minutes. What's its content?
    3 parts / 20 questions
    3 parts/ 30 questions
    4 parts / 20 questions
    4 parts / 30 questions
  • Reading and Use of English lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. What's the content?
    4 parts / 32 questions
    7 parts / 52 questions
    7 parts / 32 questions
    4 parts / 52 questions
  • How many examiners are there in the Speaking exam?
    2
    2, sometimes 3
    1
    1, sometimes 2
  • In the essay, when you are asked for your own idea what they are asking for is ___.
    another argument
    your opinion
  • What kind of town is Sant Cugat?
    A community town
    A communiter town
    A computer town
    A commuter town
  • Listening: which of the following is NOT a task of the First Exam?
    Listening about a science topic
    Listening to multiple speakers
    Listening to short extracts
    Listening to conversations
  • The length of all writings in First Certificate is ___ words.
    130-180
    120-170
    140-190
    150-200
  • Can you have spelling mistakes in the Listening?
    No. No spelling errors are accepted.
    Yes. Spelling mistakes make no difference in listening.
    Yes. Minor spelling errors are accepted.
  • In the first part of the writing exam, you have to write a(n) ___.
    email
    essay
    article
    review
  • ----------- I was angry, I did not tell them anything.
    Although
    As a result
    Nevertheless
    Thus
  • My mum always wants ____ well.
    that I do
    that I do
    me do
    me to do
  • You pass the exam if you get an...
    A, B, C or D
    A or B
    A, B or C
  • In which kind of writing is it acceptable to tell the reader why you are writing?
    an essay
    an article
    an informal email
    none of them
  • What should you do if your partner is talking for a long time in part 3?
    Politely interrupt them
    Talk for a long time when it's your turn
    Wait until they have finished
    Ask the examiner if you can interrupt your partner
  • The Certification has an expiration date.
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • These people are ____ a good time.
    enjoying
    having
    spending
    passing
  • Which of these is NOT an appropriate response: "Do you want to start?
    Of course
    Sure
    Not really
    OK
  • How many parts are there to the Speaking exam?
    2
    4
    3
    5
  • What do you call the person who watches you during the exam?
    Invigilator
    Guard
    Vigilant
  • ------------ his sprained ankle, he went out for a walk
    Despite
    Besides
    Although
    However
  • ....... she loves pasta, she cooks it very well.
    Even though
    Although
    Because of
    Since
  • Which of these is not the correct way to end an email / letter?
    All the best,
    Cheers,
    Kisses,
    Love,
  • In parts 2 & 3, how do you know when to start answering the examiner's question?
    When they stop talking
    When they say, "Please."
    When they say, "All right?"
    When they say "Please answer now."
  • ---------------------- you try hard, you will never be able to do it.
    Nevertheless
    However
    Therefore
    Even though
  • In the story, you must remember to use ___
    the present simple
    the past simple
    all present tenses
    all past tenses
  • How many "papers" (parts) are there in the First Exam?
    5
    3
    4
  • What's the scale score for First?
    160–190
    150–200
    160–200
    150–190
  • It's an activity that she has to be focused ____'
    on
    at
    in
    by
  • In the exam, you will have ___ minutes to write two compositions.
    80
    100
    40
    60
  • How should you start talking about the photographs?
    Well, as you said, both photographs show…
    Well, as you said, I can see…
    The two photographs show…
    I can see…
  • The First proves that you....
    Can apply for citizenship in an English-speaking country
    Can live, work and study in an English-speaking country
    Can be an English teacher
  • Which of these is NOT an appropriate response: "Do you want to start or shall I?
    I'll go first
    Sure
    I'll start
    You can begin
  • Speaking: If you know a lot about the topic, you should talk as much as you can.
    TRUE. The more you show your knowledge, the better.
    FALSE. You should try to get the other candidate to speak.
  • The exam is over when the examiner says, "Thank you,…
    "…goodbye."
    "…well done!"
    "…that is the end of the test."
    "…you can go now."
  • With so much noise, she finds it difficult to ____
    concentrated
    be concentrate
    concentrate
    be concentrated
  • These are the rules. ..........., there are exceptions.
    in spite of
    therefore
    besides
    nevertheless
  • Despite ___ in Spain for so many years, I still don't speak Spanish well.
    I've been living
    living
    I've lived
    I live
  • Writing lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes. What's its content?
    <b>4</b> parts
    <b>2</b> parts
    <b>3</b> parts
    <b>1</b> part
  • How long may the test take?
    3.5h
    4h
    3h
    4.5h
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