1. FCE
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2. WHAT DO THE ACRONYMS STAND FOR?
The First Certificate in English (FCE) is a general proficiency examination at level B2 in the Council of Europe's common European Framework of Reference .
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3. WHEN CAN I TAKE THE CERTIFICATION?
First Certification in English
WHEN CAN I TAKE THE CERTIFICATION?
Cambridge English paper-based exams:
Sat 9 May
Oral exams
24th April-8th May
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4. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST SCORE?
Results Score
Pass at Grade A to Level C1
Pass at Grade B to 79
Pass at Grade C to 74
Level B to 59
Fail to 44
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5. The exam is divided into 4 sections:
First Certification in English
TYPES OF EXERCISES
The exam is divided into 4 sections:
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
WRITING
LISTENING
SPEAKING
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6. HOW LONG DOES THE EXAM LAST? 3 hrs 29 mins
Reading and Use of English 1 hr 15 mins
7 parts
52 questions
Writing 1 hr 20 mins
1 compulsory question (essay); 1 from choice of 3
Listening 40 mins
4 parts
30 questions
Speaking 14 mins
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7. Reading and Use of English paper
Task types:
Part 1: multiple-choice cloze (8 questions)
Part 2: open cloze (8 questions)
Part 3: word formation (8 questions)
Part 4: key word transformation (6 questions)
Part 5: multiple choice (6 questions)
Part 6: gapped text (6 questions)
Part 7: multiple matching (10 questions)
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8. READING
PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
- It’s a text with some multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options (A, B, C or D) and you have to decide which is the correct answer.
What do I have to practice?
The main focus is on vocabulary, e.g. idioms, collocations, fixed phrases, complementation, phrasal verbs, semantic precision.
How many questions are there?
8. 1 marks each
READING:
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9. A text with are eight gaps (plus one gap as
PART 2. OPEN CLOZE.
A text with are eight gaps (plus one gap as
an example). Candidates have to think of a word which will fill the gap correctly.
The main focus is on awareness and control of
grammar with some focus on vocabulary. Grammatical focus:articles, auxiliaries, prepositions, pronouns, verb tenses and forms; or lexicogrammatical:phrasal verbs, linkers and words within fixed phrases.
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10. What do I have to practice?
PART 3: WORD FORMATION.
It´s a text containing eight gaps. Each gap represents a word. At the end of the line is a ‘prompt’ word which you have to change in some way to make the correct missing word and complete the sentence correctly.
What do I have to practice?
The main focus is on vocabulary, in particular the use of affixation, internal changes and compounding in word formation.
How many questions are there?
8. 1 marks
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11. PART 4: KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS
First Certificate in English
PART 4: KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS
- We have a sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. You have to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
What do I have to practice?
Grammar, vocabulary, collocation.
How many questions are there?
6. 2 marks
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12. Six 4-option multiple-choice questions. 2 marks each
PART 5: MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Detailed understanding of a text including the expression of opinion, attitude, purpose, main idea, detail, tone, implication and gist.
Six 4-option multiple-choice questions.
2 marks each
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13. Text structure, cohesion and coherence.
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PART 6: GAPPED TEXT
It’s a text with some empty spaces (gaps). After the text there are some sentences taken from the text. You have to choose the correct sentence for each gap.
What do I have to practice?
Text structure, cohesion and coherence.
How many questions are there?
6. 2 marks
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14. PART 7: MULTIPLE MATCHING.
First Certificate in English
PART 7: MULTIPLE MATCHING.
It’s a series of questions and a long text or several short texts to read. For each question, you have to decide which text or part of the text mentions some specific information.
What do I have to practice?
How to find specific information in a text or texts.
-How many questions are there?
10. 1 mark each
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15. WRITING Time allowed: 1 hour 20 minutes Number of parts: 2 Assessment:
Number of questions:
Part 1: one compulsory question Part 2: one question from a choice of three
This section is worth 20% of the total score.
Types of task: article, , essay, letter, report, review.
Assessment:
Content.
Communicative achievement.
Organization.
Language.
0-5
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16. WRITING
PART 1: ESSAY - You have to write an essay using the notes provided in the instructions.
How many questions are there?
One compulsory question.
How much do I have to write?
140–190 words
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18. WRITING PART 2: ARTICLE, EMAIL, LETTER, REPORT OR REVIEW.
You have to write will be one of the following: an article, , letter, report or review.
-What do I have to practice?
Writing different types of text: articles, essays, letters, reports, reviews
-How many questions are there? One task to be selected from a choice of three.
How much do I have to write?
140– 190 words
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20. Time allowed: about 40 minutes Number of parts: 4
LISTENING
Time allowed: about 40 minutes
Number of parts: 4
Number of questions: 30
This section is worth 20% of the total score
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21. LISTENING
PART 1: LISTENING. MULTIPLE CHOICE FOR DIFFERENT SITUATIONS
Eight questions to test candidates’ ability to listen for gist in a series of unrelated texts.
Choose A, B or C.
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22. LISTENING
PART 2: LISTENING. SENTENCE COMPLETION This part tests candidates’ ability to listen for specific words or phrases focusing on detail and specific information. The test is presented in the form of 10 questions. Candidates need to listen and complete the gaps.
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23. LISTENING PART 3: LISTENING. MULTIPLE MATCHING
This part focuses on the skill of listening for general gist, detail, purpose, attitude, opinion, etc.
Candidates listen to five short texts with different speakers and match each extract to the correct option from a list of eight.
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25. LISTENING
PART 4: LISTENING. MULTIPLE CHOICE. In this part, the predominant focus is on testing the candidates’ ability to listen for opinion, main idea, gist and specific info, and based on one long test. 7 questions A three to four minute dialogue between interacting speakers. Candidates answer multiple choice questions with 3 options: A, B or C.
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26. SPEAKING Time allowed: 14 minutes per pair of candidates
Number of parts: 4
This section is worth 20% of the total score
You have to talk:
- with the examiner - with the other candidate - on your own
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27. SPEAKING
Part 1: Interview (2 minutes) You usually take the speaking exam together with one other student. Each of you will be asked basic questions about your home town, family, work or study, leisure and future plans.
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28. Part 2: Individual tasks (4 minutes):
SPEAKING
Part 2: Individual tasks (4 minutes):
Each of you will be asked to compare two colour photographs and explain your personal feelings about them (you will be asked to speak for 1 minute, without any interruption).
You will also be asked to give your opinion about the other student's photographs (you will be expected to speak for about 20 seconds).
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29. Part 3: Joint task (4 minutes)
SPEAKING
Part 3: Joint task (4 minutes)
You will be shown some split rubrics and written prompts. You will be asked to discuss these with the other student and to make a decision. Sometimes you will be asked to agree on the conclusion, and sometimes you will be told that you may make different decisions.
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31. Part 4: Three-way discussion (4 minutes):
SPEAKING
Part 4: Three-way discussion (4 minutes):
You will be asked to discuss (together with the other student and the examiner) some ideas that are connected with the joint task.
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32. IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION/ Practice:
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IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION/ Practice: .
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33. SOCIAL NETWORKS https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeESOL
There are links to videos, podcasts and games.
This is fun.
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34. SOCIAL NETWORKS http://www.youtube.com/CambridgeEnglishTV
 In the social networks we can find useful tips and information about teaching, learning and researching the English language. 
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35. RESOURCE PAGES FOR CAE (FIRST)
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