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Printed in China by RR Donnelley 123456789 10-1817 1615 14eo Contents Section Page Exam overview >> 4 Introduction dD» 6 Test 1 with guidance > 8 Test 2 with guidance >> 28 Test 3 > 48 Test 4 o> 66 Test 5 >> 84 Test 6 >» 102 Test 7 >> 120 Test 8 >> 138 Sample answer sheets >> 156 Materials for Paper 4 >> 159 Writing bank >> 183 Audio scripts >> 192 Answer key >> 211 Introduction to DVD-ROM >> 224Exam Essentials CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: First (FCE) Paper 1: READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Number of Part Task type and focus eae Task format 1 | Multiple-choice cloze 8 | A multiple-choice cloze text with eight gaps, Task focus: vocabulary followed by eight four-option questions. 2 | Open cloze & | A modified cloze text with eight gaps which you Task focus: grammar and some ‘must fill with the appropriate word. vocabulary 3. | Word formation 8 [A text with eight gaps. You are asked to complete Task focus: vocabulary the text by making an appropriate word from the word prompt you are given for each gap. 4 | Key word transformations 6 | This task consists of six discrete key word Task focus: grammar and vocabulary transformations. You are asked to complete a sentence which means the same as the given sentence using the key word 5 | Multiple choice 6 | You answer six four-option multiple-choice Task focus: reading for detailed questions on a text. understanding of a text, gist, opini attitude, tone, purpose, main idea, meaning from context, implication, text organisation features 6 | Gapped text 6 _| Six sentences have been removed and placed in Task focus: reading to understand how a jumbled order after a text. You decide from where text is structured in the text the sentences have been removed. 7 | Multiple matching 10 | You match ten questions with different texts or Task focus: reading for specific different sections of a text. information in a text, detail, opi attitude Paper 2: WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes) Part Task type and focus Number of questions Task format 1 | Question 1 Part Tis compulsory. | You must write an essay based on @ Essay 140-190 words given title and accompanying ideas, including one of your own. 2. | (FIRST candidates) Questions 2-4 may include an article, an emailfa letter, a report, a review. You choose one task from a choice of three. 140-190 words ‘You must carry out a writing task, using the appropriate style and format. 2 | (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS candidates) Questions 2-4 may include an article, an emailfa letter, a review, a story. Question 5 is based on the set books. It may be an essay. You choose one task from a choice of four. 140-190 words ‘You must carry out a writing task, using the appropriate style and format. 4 cambriaige english: First Tests Exam overviewPaper 3: LISTENING (40 minutes approximately) Part ‘Task type and focus Number of questions Task format 1 | Multiple choice Task focus: understanding gist, detail, function, purpose, feeling, attitude, opinion, genre, agreement, etc. 8 A series of short unrelated extracts of approximately 30 seconds each, from ‘monologues or exchanges between interacting speakers. There is one three- option question for each extract. second candidate. ‘own experience. 2. | Sentence completion 10 ‘A monologue of 3-4 minutes. The task Task focus: detail, specific information, consists of ten gapped sentences. stated opinion | 3 | Multiple matching 5 A series of short related extracts, of || Task focus: understanding gist, detail, approximately 30 seconds each, from | function, purpose, feeling, attitude, monologues. The five questions require | opinion, genre, agreement, etc. selection of the correct option from a list | of eight. 4 | Multiple choice 7 ‘A text between two speakers of 3-4 Task focus: understanding at minutes. There are seven three-option and opinion, main idea, specific questions. information and gist Paper 4: SPEAKING (14 minutes approximately) Part Task format Input Functions 1 The interlocutor asks each Verbal questions You must be able to Interview | candidate to say a little about + give personal information. 2mins | themselves. + talk about present circumstances / past experiences. + talk about future plans. 2 Each candidate talks about _| Visual stimuli, with You must be able to Individual | a pair of photographs for verbal and written + give information. long turn | 7 minute, followed by a + express your opinions. 4mins | 30-second response from the + relate photos to yourself and your 3 The interlocutor asks ‘Awritten question with written stimuli and verbal instructions. You must be able to + exchange information and opinions. + express and justify opinions. + agree, disagree or partly agree. + suggest and speculate. Two-way _| candidates to carry out a task collaborative | based on written prompts. task 4 mins 4 The interlocutor asks Discussion | candidates general opinion mins | questions related to the toy covered in Part 3. Verbal prompts You must be able to + exchange information and opinions. + express and justify opinions. agree, disagree or partly agree. Cambridge English: First Tests Exam overview 5