Cambridge English: Proficiency

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Computer-based sample test

This computer-based sample test allows you to see what a full test will be like, and
shows the types of questions that will appear in the new live exam.

You will need to use the Firefox browser, which you can download Firefox for free here.
Once downloaded, open Firefox and use the links below to view the three tests.

Watch this tutorial before you try the practice test below, this will help you understand
what you need to do.

Reading and Use of English

http://cbpt.s3.amazonaws.com/cb-cpe-reading-use-english/index.html

Listening
http://cbpt.s3.amazonaws.com/cb-cpe-listening/index.html

Writing
http://cbpt.s3.amazonaws.com/cb-cpe-writing/index.html

Check your answers as you do the test – once the test has finished you will not
be able to check them.

Use the answer keys below.

Listening Answer Key

Reading and Use of English Answer Key

There is no answer key for the Writing Paper, but there are sample answers and
examiner comments in the Cambridge English: Proficiency Handbook.

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