Marking the exam
Reading and Use of English
Speaking
Writing
Listening
100
What percentage of the exam do you need correct to pass?
a. 55%
b. 60%
c. 65%
d. 70%
b. 60%
100
How many parts are there in Reading and Use of English?
a. 6
b.7
c.8
b. 7
100
How many candidates normally do the Speaking exam together?
BONUS: What's the most number of candidates during a Speaking exam?
2
3
100
How many writings are you going to do next week?
1
100
How many parts of the Listening test are there?
4
200
If you fail one section of the exam, can you still pass?
yes / no
Yes, technically.
(but it's really not a good idea to test this)
200
How long do you have to finish Reading and Use of English?
a. 75 minutes
b. 80 minutes
c. 85 minutes
a. 75 minutes ( one hour and 15 minutes)
200
How many sections does the Speaking exam have?
BONUS: About how long does it take?
4 Sections
14 minutes
200
The writing must be between ____ and ___ words.
140-190
200
How many questions are there?
30
300
The Writing and Speaking sections are marked in "bands". What is the highest band you can get in these sections?
a. 3
b.5
c. 10
b. 5
300
Does an incorrect answer count as a negative point?
No!
So it's better NOT to leave any blanks.
300
How long do you have to compare 2 pictures AND answer the question they give you at the top?
BONUS: They will ask you a second question based on your partners pictures. How long do you have to answer that question?
1 minute to compare your photos ANSWERING THE QUESTION.
30 seconds to answer the follow up question related to your partner's photos, but not directly about your partner's photos.
300
How long do you have to finish the writing next week?
BONUS: What should you do first before starting your writing?
40 minutes
BONUS: Write a plan!
300
How many times do you hear each audio?
2
400
Which section of the exam counts 40% of your total mark?
a. Speaking
b. Listening
c. Reading and Use of English
d. Writing
c. Reading and Use of English (so this is VERY important).
400
What is the highest score you can get on a question in Reading and Use of English?
2 points
400
Who should you be talking to in this part (3) of the exam?
BONUS: How long do talk in this section?
Talk to your partner. This should be like a conversation about the different options.
BONUS: You have 2 minutes to talk about the options related to the question. THEN the examiner will ask a final question for you to agree on in 1 minute.
400
What's the best way to describe writing 1?
a. article
b. essay
c. report
d. review
b. essay
You give your opinion on the topic they ask you about regarding specific aspects they provide and YOUR OWN idea (another aspect of the topic).
400
How long do you have at the end of the exam to transfer your answers to the answer sheet?
5 minutes
500
If you pass the First Certificate Exam what level of English will you have?
B2
500
What parts of Reading and Use of English are worth 2 points?
BONUS:
What section can you score partial points in?
Parts 4,5,6 are worth 2 points.
In part 4 you can score 1 out of 2 points if your answer is partially correct.
500
Do you like listening to the radio?
If you get an "easy" question like this, you have to answer with more than "yes" or "no". Hopefully you just did.
500
Name 3 things to consider when writing an essay
examples:
Write 5 paragraphs, use formal language, answer the question clearly, include an introduction and a conclusion
500
Name 3 things you can do to improve your listening skills
examples:
Practise on Moodle, Listen to Pocasts in English, Watch series in English