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