Summary of FCE ExamSummary of FCE Exam
The Reading Exam
1 hour longA total of 30 questions
Each text is about 500 to 700 words longwith a total of 2000 words to read. 3 parts
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Type of TextsType of Texts
1 When the offer of the job was made the writer
A felt she had made a mistake to agree. B thought she had appropriate experience for the job. C believed she shouldn't have been asked. D gave the impression she wasn't sure about accepting the job.
Part 1: Multiple Choice8 Questions2 marks each
As for the future, I've come to realise that I would never be content to
be just a chorus dancer - I'm too much of an individual for that. Like all
artists I'd love to become a household name by writing and
choreographing my own musicals."
John was born in Jamaica to a Jamaican father and a Scottish
mother but the family emigrated to England 20 years ago. "I have a
little sister I adore, who is also training to be a dancer." How does it
Feel to have someone else following in your footsteps?
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Part 2 - gapped text7 questions2 marks each
Which person('s)
had a parent who was accused of driving dangerously?
bought a car?
drove his girlfriend’s dad’s car?
drove alone without a license?
had to defend one of their parents?
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Part 3: Multiple Matching15 questions1 mark each
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The Writing Exam
1 hour and 20 minutes long2 parts
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Question TypesQuestion Types
Part 1
Compulsory
Letter or E-mail120-150 Words
Part 27 possible types of writing
To choose 1 of 4 types in the exam
Article
Letter E-mail
ReportEssay
Story Review
120-180 Words
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Use of EnglishUse of English
45 minutes long42 Questions
4 parts
1 Multiple Choice Cloze
2 Open Cloze
3 Word Form
ation
Word Transformation
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Listening ExamListening Exam
40 minutes long30 Questions
4 parts
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Type of QuestionsType of Questions
Part 1: Multiple choice A series of short unrelated extracts, of approximately 30 seconds each.
8 Questions1 mark each
Part 2: Sentence completionA monologue or text involving interacting speakers and lasting approximately 3 minutes.
10 Questions1 mark each
Part 3: Multiple matching Five short related monologues, of approximately 30 seconds each. 5 Questions1 mark each
Part 4: Multiple choiceA monologue or text involving interacting speakers and lasting approximately 3 minutes.
7 Questions1 mark each
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The Speaking ExamThe Speaking Exam
14 minutes long4 parts
2 or 3 candidates
2 ExaminersOnly one speaks
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Parts 1 and 2Parts 1 and 2
Part 1: InterviewConversation between the examiner and the two candidates in turns.
General social interaction (personal information)3 minutes
Part 2: Compare two pictures (each candidate)Candidates A and B speak in turnsComparing, describing and giving opinion1 minute (each)Partner gives 20 second response.
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Parts 3 and 4Parts 3 and 4Part 3: InteractionTwo way conversation between the candidates.Decision making task with picturesAsking and answering questionsAgreeing and disagreeingSpeculation and suggesting ideas3 minutes
Part 4: DiscussionDiscussion related to the topic in part 3The examiner asks further questions Listening and answering questions, giving ideas and opinion
4 minutes
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