PaperContentMarks(% of total)PurposeReading (1 h 15)4 parts/34 questions20%Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.Writing (1 h 30)2 parts20%You create two different pieces of writing, such as articles, essays, letters, proposals, reports and reviews.Use of English (1 hour)5 parts/50 questions20%Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.Listening (about 40)4 parts/30 questions20%Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations.Speaking (15 per pair of candidates)4 parts20%Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate.

What I wear to workGayle Mellor (31), Modern Languages teacherWe dont have a dress code as such. The male teachers wear ties, but there is a really diverse approach to smart style amongst the female staff. Respect comes from body language and behaviour rather than the clothes you wear, but of course certain things would be deemed inappropriate, and Ive got no problem with that. Its not my choice of outfit that puts me in the mood for work, because I wear my work clothes socially as well, but when I pick up my big satchel, I can feel myself going into teacher mode because its got all my stuff in it.What you wear as a teacher does impact on your relationship with the pupils though, especially the girls. If we wear jeans on non-teaching days, the younger one giggle about it, which is harmless enough. Then you occasionally eavesdrop on the older girls doing a hard-hitting TV-style commentary on what the staff are wearing, which can be unnerving. But the popular stereotype of teachers wearing hard-wearing materials like corduroy only makes me laugh, because I love it! Sometimes, if older pupils like something you wear, theyll ask where its from, which can contribute to breaking down barriers. If you asked my colleagues, theyd say sky blue skirts have become a bit of a signature for me. Not that I mind, because my wardrobe is built around styles and colours that I feel most comfortable in, and I wouldnt change that.1 What point does Gayle make about the clothes she wears for teaching? A They should put her in the right frame of mid for work. B She needs to dress smartly if she is to keep her pupils respect. C Following fashion helps her to understand her pupils attitudes better. D There are limits to the range of clothes that she considers suitable.2 Gayle sometimes feels slightly uncomfortable when A people can tell she is a teacher from her clothes. B younger pupils find her clothes amusing keep her pupils respect. C pupils criticise their teachers clothes. D people associate her with one particular style of clothes.

13 What point is the writer making in the first paragraph?

A Bridges have a significance beyond their basic physical function. B The impact of a bridge varies from county to country. C The popular view of what bridges represent has changed. D People have different reactions when crossing a bridge.You are going to read a newspaper article. For questions 13-19, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on a separate answer sheet.BRIDGESThe Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul links Europe to Asia. If you are standing in the middle of it, then what continent are you in? No, its not a brainteaser with a quick answer; its a question which hints at the fact that bridges are more complicated things than mere ways of getting from A to B. Dr lain Borden researches psychological aspects of architecture at London University. Unlike going through a doorway, crossing a bridge takes time. While you are corssing the bridge, you are in neither one place nor the other but in a strange kind of limbo state, he explains.It may sound a little far-fetched, but Dr Bordens view is tapping into our fundamental responses to the physical world around us. The Ancient Britons attached great spiritual significance to rivers and certainly appreciated this concept of limbo. Recently a team from the Museum of London excavated the remains of the oldest bridge found so far in Britain (about 3,500 years old), in central London. In those days the River Thames was merely a collection of shallow channels and small islands. These islands had enormous spiritual resonance as places separated from shores and connected to the river. But it is still true today that bridges are more than utilitarian structures and have a great symbolic impact.

You are going to read a magazine article about the rock band Franz Ferdinand and its website. For questions 20-34, choose from the sections (A-E). The sections may be chosen more than once.AIn early 2004, the rock group Franz Ferdinand got their first big break when their second single Take Me Out reached the British Top 10. A year later, they were collecting awards for the best rock act and the best British band, having gained both critical and popular acclaim for their debut album, and set up their own website. Indeed, Franz Ferdinand and their management attributed their success to more than sharp haircuts, natty outfits and the songs themselves. They believe that while their success was in part due to the tired-and-tested marketing techniques that make a new band touring the music venues, relying on the build-up of business by word-of-mouth and convincing radio stations to play their stuff it was also due in no small part to the internet.BEver since the web became a mass-market phenomenon in the late 1990s, record labels had largely been using it as just another marketing tool. For their biggest acts, they would build hugely expensive sites that acted as little more than moving billboards, leaving everything else to fan sites. Franz Ferdinand were different. They were amongst a new wave of popular bands who used the medium to bridge the gap between themselves and their fans. Groups like Radiohead started the trend, allowing internet users to watch them in the studio and share their innermost thoughts via online diaries. Franz Ferdinand took things a step further. They regularly appeared on their own message boards, chatting indiscriminately to fans and posting diary entries and photos from wherever they were in the world, using their own digital cameras, microphones and laptops. All four group members had access to the sites content-management system, making it easy for them to update it themselves.positive reviews of the bands musical outputThe shortcomings of some websites featuring other bandsWhich section mentions the following?

Paper 2 WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes)Part 1

For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

(13) Unlike(16) To(14) Which(17) due/owing/thanks(15) From(18) unless/before/untilFor questions 13-27, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning.

(28) ACCESSIBLE(29) PASSIONATELYFor questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

(38) COVERED(39) FALSEFor questions 38-42, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is an example (0).coveredcoveredcoveredfalsefalsefalse

For questions 43-50, complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Heres an example (0)failed to realize the importanceis believed to have been

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. You hear two people on a music programme talking about the singer Nancy Graham.1 What is the mans opinion of Nancys second album?

A He thinks it is very experimental. B He appreciates the continuity of style. C He wonders if she is lacking inspiration.2 What do the two speakers agree about?

A the freshness of the music B the lack of real emotion in the music C the calming effect of the music on the listener

You will hear a marine wildlife photographer called Bruce Hind talking about his work. For questions 7 14, complete the sentences. Bruce says that is the most important aspect of his work.

Before going on a trip, Bruce makes of the photographs he hopes to take.

MARINE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER

You will hear part of a radio interview in which the comedian and writer Jane Clarkson is talking about her work. For questions 15 20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. 15 What did Jane find difficult about writing a book?

A She couldnt travel around the country. B She didnt get any instant reaction to her work. C She had to spend time looking after her daughter. D She found the process itself very challenging.16 What do the two speakers agree about?

A They didnt think the book was funny. B They were dismissive of her initial success. C They thought her male colleagues were better writers. D They thought she should stick to being a comedian.

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about keeping fit. A an artistB a fitness instructorC a sales managerD a childminderE a doctorF an office cleanerG a secretaryH a retired personFor questions 21 25, choose from the list (A H) the person who is speaking.TASK ONESpeaker 1Speaker 2Speaker 3Speaker 4Speaker 5A a pride in personal achievements B indifference to current trends C an enjoyment of a daily routine D a commitment to taking regular exercise E a desire to improve his or her diet F awareness of his or her health problems G a reluctance to admit failure H resentment of another persons attitudeWhile you listen you must complete both tasks.For questions 26 30, choose from the list (A H) what each speaker is expressing.TASK TWOSpeaker 1Speaker 2Speaker 3Speaker 4Speaker 5

The examiner asks questions and you may have to give information about your interests, studies, careers, etc.Examples of questions in Part 1: What is the one thing you own that you couldnt live without? (Why?) How important is it to share the same musical tastes as your friends? (Why?/ Why not?) What do you think youll be doing in five years time?

Candidate A:Question for Candidate B: What difficulties might the photographers be having? Who might be interested in the photographs they are taking? Which of the photographs being taken would be the most interesting?

Candidate BQuestion for Candidate A: How might the people be feeling? What might have caused them to be feeling like this? Which picture shows the strongest emotion?

What hopes and fears for the future might each chapter include? Which chapter might interest readers most?

A discussion on topics related to Part 3, e.g.: Are television programmes more effective then books in dealing with topics like our hopes and fears for the future? (Why? Why not?)

Is it important for parents to read to their children? (Why? Why not?)

Slide 2Useful links:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/ https://www.teachers.cambridgeesol.org/ts/exams/generalenglish/advanced/adviceforteachers http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/index.htmSlide 4 - The Reading paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.

PartContentTask focus1Three texts on one theme from a range of sources. Each text has two multiple-choice questions.Candidates are expected to show understanding of attitude, detail, implication, main idea, opinion, purpose, specific information, text organisation features, tone and text structure.

Slide 5 - The Reading paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Slide 6 - The Reading paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.

PartContentTask focus2A text from which six paragraphs have been removed and placed in a jumbled order, together with an additional paragraph, after the text.Candidates are expected to show understanding of attitude, detail, implication, main idea, opinion, purpose, specific information, text organisation features, tone and text structure.

PartContentTask focus3A text followed by seven multiple-choice questions.Candidates are expected to show understanding of attitude, detail, implication, main idea, opinion, purpose, specific information, text organisation features, tone and text structure.

Slide 7 - The Reading paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Slide 9 - The Writing paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 2 parts.

PartContentTask focus4A text or several short texts preceded by 15 multiple-choice questions.Candidates are expected to show understanding of attitude, detail, implication, main idea, opinion, purpose, specific information, text organisation features, tone and text structure.

PartContentTask focus1One compulsory question.Candidates are expected to be able to write non-specialised text types such as an article, a contribution to a longer piece, an essay, information sheets, a letter, a proposal, a report, a review, or a competition entry, with a focus on advising, comparing, evaluating, expressing opinions, hypothesizing, justifying and persuading.

Slide 13 - The Writing paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 2 parts.Slide 14 - If candidates have read one of the set books and want to write about it, they may decide to try Question 5. You have a choice of two tasks, 5(a) or 5(b), for this question.

PartContentTask focus2Candidates choose one task from a choice of five questions (including the set question options).Candidates are expected to be able to write non-specialised text types such as an article, a contribution to a longer piece, an essay, information sheets, a letter, a proposal, a report, a review, or a competition entry, with a focus on advising, comparing, evaluating, expressing opinions, hypothesizing, justifying and persuading.

Slide 16 - The Use of English paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 5 parts.Slide 17 - The Use of English paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 5 parts.

PartContentTask focus1A modified cloze test containing twelve gaps and followed by twelve multiple-choice questions.Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of the language system.

PartContentTask focus2A modified open cloze test containing fifteen gaps.Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of the language system.

Slide 18 - The Use of English paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 5 parts.Slide 19 - The Use of English paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 5 parts.

PartContentTask focus3A text containing ten gaps. Each gap corresponds to a word. The stems of the missing words are given beside the text and must be changed to form the missing word.Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of the language system.

PartContentTask focus4Five questions, each one containing three discrete sentences. Each sentence contains one gap, which must be completed with one word which is appropriate in all three sentences.Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of the language system.

Slide 20 - The Use of English paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 5 parts.Slide 22 - The Listening paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.

PartContentTask focus5Eight separate questions, each with a lead-in sentence and a gapped second sentence to be completed in three to six words, one of which is a given key-word.Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of the language system.

PartContentTask focus1Three short extracts, from exchanges between interacting speakers. There are two multiple-choice questions for each extract.Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of agreement , attitude, course of action, detail, feeling, function, gist, interpreting context, main points, opinion, purpose, specific information etc.

Slide 23 - The Listening paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Slide 24 - The Listening paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.

PartContentTask focus2A monologue with a sentence completion task which has eight items.Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of agreement , attitude, course of action, detail, feeling, function, gist, interpreting context, main points, opinion, purpose, specific information etc

PartContentTask focus3A text involving interacting speakers, with six multiple-choice questions.Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of agreement , attitude, course of action, detail, feeling, function, gist, interpreting context, main points, opinion, purpose, specific information etc

Slide 25 - The Listening paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Slide 27 - The Speaking paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts. (Two/three candidates and two examiners)

PartContentTask focus4Five short themed dialogues, with ten multiple-matching questions.Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of agreement , attitude, course of action, detail, feeling, function, gist, interpreting context, main points, opinion, purpose, specific information etc

PartContentTask focusTiming1A conversation betweenthe interlocutor and each candidate(spoken questions).General interactional and social language.3 min.

Slide 28 - The Speaking paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Rubric for Part 2:

Candidate AIts your turn first. Here are your pictures. They show photographers working in different situations. Id like you to compare two of the pictures, and say what difficulties the photographers might be having, and who might be interested in the photographs they are taking.

Candidate BWhich of the photographs being taken would be the most interesting? (Why?)

PartContentTask focusTiming2An individual long turn or each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate (visual stimuli, with spoken instructions)Organising a larger piece of discourse; comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.3 min.

Slide 29 - The Speaking paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Rubric for Part 2:

Candidate BNow here are your pictures. They show people expressing different emotions. Id like you to compare two of the pictures, and say how the people might be feeling, and what might have caused them to feel like this.

Candidate AWhich picture shows the strongest emotion? (Why?

PartContentTask focusTiming2An individual long turn or each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate (visual stimuli, with spoken instructions)Organising a larger piece of discourse; comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.3 min.

Slide 30 - The Speaking paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.Rubric for Part 3:

Now, Id like you to talk about something together for about three minutes. Here are some pictures illustrating the chapters of a book called Hopes and Fears for the Future. First, talk to each other about what hopes and fears for the future each chapter might include. Then decide which chapter might interest readers most. All right?

PartContentTask focusTiming3A two-way conversation between the candidates (visual and written stimuli, with spoken instructions).Sustaining an interaction; exchanging ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating, reaching a decision through negotiation etc.4 min.

Slide 31 - The Speaking paper (worth 20% of the total marks for the exam) contains 4 parts.

PartContentTask focusTiming4A discussion on topics related to Part 3 (spoken questions).Expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing.4 min.

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