THE EXAM
How many papers are there in the exam?
There are 4 papers in the exam
How much time do you have for this paper?
45 minutes
How many parts are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 4 parts
How many parts are there in the WRITING paper?
There are 2 parts. Remember part one is a guided email and part two is either a story or an article
How much time do I have in the SPEAKING paper?
You have 10-12 minutes
What is a pass mark (in percent)
70%
How many questions are there in this paper?
32
How much time do you have to complete the LISTENING paper?
You have approx. 30 minutes
What do I have to write in part 2?
You have a choice:
an article or a story
How many people will be in the Speaking test? Who are they
There will be 4 or 5 people.
Two or three candidates and two examiners (one asks the questions, the other listens)
Do I have to pass each paper in order to pass the whole examination?
No. Your grade is based on your overall score in all the papers
How many parts are there in the Reading and UOE Paper?
There are 6 parts
How many questions are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 25 questions
How much time do I have in the WRITING paper?
You will have 45 minutes
What do you do in part two? How long for?
You describe a picture for a minute
Are you taking CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY or CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS?
CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS
Traditionally, which are the hardest parts?
Traditionally, parts 2 (Matching) and 4 (Gapped Text)
How many times will you hear the audio before answering the questions?
You will hear the audio twice
How many words do I need to write and with what?
Around 100 words. You should write your answer in pen. Write a rough copy on the question paper first then transfer.
How many parts are there in the SPEAKING test? What are they
There are 4 parts.
1 Introduction / Personal questions
2 Long turn (photos)
3 Interactive Task
4 Discussion
What should I take to the exam?
2 pencils, a non-erasable pen, a rubber, a bottle of water, your Photo identity and the Statement of Entry
Where should I write my final answers and with what?
On the answer sheet in PENCIL
When should I transfer my answers?
You have 5 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet at the end of the exam.
What part of the writing is compulsory?
The guided email (part 1)
What four things are assessed?
Grammar and Vocabulary
Discourse Management
Pronunciation
Interactive Communication