Test
1. How long is the FCE Reading and Use of English paper?
a) 1 hour
b) 1 hour 15 minutes
c) 1 hour 20 minutes
d) 1 hour 30 minutes
✅ b) 1 hour 15 minutes
6. In the FCE and CAE Speaking exam, how many candidates are usually tested together?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3-4
d) 5-6
✅ b) 2 (sometimes 3 if there’s an odd number of candidates)
1. How many exam sections should be covered in one lesson according to the recommendations?
a) 1
b) 2-3
c) 4
d) All sections
✅ Correct answer: b) 2-3
6. How frequently should audio materials be used in lessons?
a) Every lesson
b) Once every two lessons
c) Once a month
d) Only at home
✅ Correct answer: b) Once every two lessons
11. Which of these is NOT a recommended writing strategy?
a) Showing structure
b) Providing essential words and phrases
c) Writing the full essay in class
d) Showing good and bad examples
✅ Correct answer: c) Writing the full essay in class
2. How many parts are there in the CAE Writing paper?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
✅ b) 2
7. In the FCE Writing paper, which text type is always mandatory?
a) Review
b) Report
c) Essay
d) Letter
✅ c) Essay (Part 1 is always an essay; Part 2 is a choice of different text types)
2. What is the recommended way to work with the Workbook in the FCE course?
a) Only use it in class
b) Use it only as extra material
c) Follow Student’s Book units and assign most tasks from the Workbook as homework
d) Ignore the Workbook
✅ Correct answer: c) Follow Student’s Book units and assign most tasks from the Workbook as homework
7. How should Reading exam texts be handled?
a) Always read and analyze in class
b) Assign full exam texts as homework, but practice reading techniques in class
c) Skip them in class since they are self-study
d) Focus only on reading aloud
✅ Correct answer: b) Assign full exam texts as homework, but practice reading techniques in class
12. When should students submit their writing?
a) Before the lesson for teacher feedback
b) During the lesson
c) Only at the end of the course
d) Whenever they feel ready
✅ Correct answer: a) Before the lesson for teacher feedback
3. In both FCE and CAE, can candidates transfer their answers to the answer sheet after the time ends?
a) Yes, they get extra time
b) No, they must transfer answers during the test
c) Only in the Listening part
d) Only in the Reading and Use of English part
✅ b) No, they must transfer answers during the test
8. Which of these statements about the FCE Listening exam is true?
a) Candidates listen to each recording once
b) Candidates have time to check answers at the end
c) The exam is 60 minutes long
d) There are five parts in the test
✅ b) Candidates have time to check answers at the end
3. How should the FCE Trainer book be used in lessons?
a) Complete both Training and Exam Parts in class
b) Do 1 Training Part in class and assign Exam Part as homework
c) Use it only for self-study
d) Skip it in favor of other materials
✅ Correct answer: b) Do 1 Training Part in class and assign Exam Part as homework
8. What is the main purpose of scanning in reading?
a) To read the text carefully for details
b) To get a general idea of the text
c) To find specific information quickly
d) To memorize the whole text
✅ Correct answer: c) To find specific information quickly
13. What is the recommended approach to time management in writing tasks?
a) Give unlimited time
b) Start with unlimited time, then gradually reduce it
c) Set strict time limits from the beginning
d) Only allow students to practice under exam conditions
✅ Correct answer: b) Start with unlimited time, then gradually reduce it
4. What is the total duration of the CAE Speaking exam?
a) About 10 minutes
b) About 12 minutes
c) About 15 minutes
d) About 18 minutes
✅ d) About 18 minutes
9. How many texts do candidates read in the CAE Reading and Use of English paper?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
✅ c) 7 (Parts 1-4 test grammar/vocabulary; Parts 5-7 are reading-focused)
4. How often should vocabulary revision activities be included in lessons?
a) Only before exams
b) At least once a week
c) Every lesson
d) Only if students ask for it
✅ Correct answer: c) Every lesson
9. What is the recommended sequence when approaching a reading task?
a) Read the whole text first, then do the tasks
b) Read the tasks first, then read the text
c) Read half the text, complete tasks, then read the other half
d) Translate the whole text before doing any tasks
✅ Correct answer: b) Read the tasks first, then read the text
15. What should students receive before speaking practice?
a) The structure of the task
b) Essential words and phrases
c) Examples of good and bad responses
d) All of the above
✅ Correct answer: d) All of the abovez
5. How many parts does the Listening paper have in both FCE and CAE?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
✅ c) 4
10. In the CAE Writing test, how many words should candidates write for each task?
a) 140-190 words
b) 180-220 words
c) 220-260 words
d) 250-300 words
✅ c) 220-260 words
5. Which of these is NOT a recommended vocabulary revision method?
a) Taboo game
b) Picture crossword
c) Silent reading
d) Guess the word (with mixed letters)
✅ Correct answer: c) Silent reading
10. How should students be timed during reading practice?
a) Set a strict time limit from the start
b) First, don’t limit time, then gradually reduce it
c) Let students take as much time as they want
d) Always double the time given in the exam
✅ Correct answer: b) First, don’t limit time, then gradually reduce it
16. What listening strategies should students use?
a) Highlight key words
b) Predict answers before listening
c) Guess if they don’t understand
d) Both a & b
✅ Correct answer: d) Both a & b