General
How many papers are there in the FCE?
4
How many questions are on the R&UOE paper?
7
How many different types of writing might we see in question 2?
5
A description of part 1 on the listening paper?
8 short monologues or conversations with a multiple choice question for each?
How long does the FCE speaking paper take?
14 minutes
What are the 4 sections on the FCE called?
Reading & Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Which question is number 6 on the R&UOE paper?
gapped text
How many questions do we have to answer on the writing paper?
2
What sound will we hear before each listening begins?
beep
Which part is the comparison of 2 photos?
2
How long does the FCE last?
Normally 1 or 2 days, with the speaking often on a different day to the other papers.
Twice as much as the other papers. 40 points
What is the maximum number of points we can get get in paper one?
Twice as much as the other papers. 40 points
What is question 1 on the writing paper?
Essay
What is part 4 of the listening paper?
An interview with 7 multiple choice questions
Which part is a short interview involving personal questions?
1
What does FCE represent?
First Certificate in English
How many words do we have to write in total?
140-190 (each part)
What is 40 minutes?
About the total length of the listening paper
What is a 3 way discussion of a number of questions?
part 4
How much time do we have for the paper?
1h 20minutes