Which language should you speak in the Cambridge Speaking Exam?
Only English!
Describe Part 2 of the Speaking Exam
A two-way conversation between the candidates. The candidates are given instructions with written and visual stimuli, which are used in a decision- making task.
True or False - in the Listening Exam, you hear each piece twice?
True!
What MUST you write in Part 1 of the Writing Exam?
An Essay
What is Part 6 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Read a long text. Choose the 7 missing paragraphs from 8 options
What OPTIONS can you choose from to write about in Part 2 of the Writing Exam?
An article, an informal letter, a formal letter, a report, a review.
How long is the Writing Exam?
1 hour 30 minutes
What is Part 4 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Key word transformation - rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning, using the given word
What is Part 1 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Gap fill text from 4 similar word options (A B C D)
Describe Part 3 of the Speaking Exam
An individual long turn from each candidate followed by a discussion on topics related to the long turns.
Describe Part 1 of the Speaking Exam
Conversation between examiner and candidate about your interests, studies, career, etc
True or False - each question in the Reading and Use of English Exam is worth 1 mark each?
False! Part 4 is worth up to 2 marks. Parts 5 and 6 are worth 2 marks each
What is Part 3 of the Listening Exam?
You hear a conversation (2 or more speakers) and choose the correct answer (A B C D)
How many words should you write in each part of the Writing Exam?
Between 240 and 280 words for each part.
What is Part 4 of the Listening Exam?
You listen to 5 themed monologues. Match each speaker to the correct answer from 8 options x 2
What is Part 2 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Gap fill text but you think of the missing word!
What is Part 2 of the Listening Exam?
You listen to a monologue and complete the text with a word or short phrase.
How long is the Reading and Use of English Exam?
1 hour 30 minutes
What is Part 7 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Read and match 4/5 people/places etc to 10 questions
What is Part 3 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Word formation from a given word to complete a text
What is Part 5 of the Reading and Use of English Exam?
Read a long text - choose the best answer (A B C D)
What is Part 1 of the Listening Exam?
3 short conversations x 2 questions each - choose the best answer (A B C)