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