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