CPE exam
What does CPE stand for?
Cambridge Proficiency Exam
Noun of: resilient
resilience
Correct this sentence:
"If I would have known about the changes, I could have prepared."
If I had known...
How should you start a formal letter?
Dear Sir or Madam / [NAME]
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
How many parts are there in the exam?
4
formal synonym with E for: get rid of
eliminate
Reduce the clause:
"The woman who was sitting by the window left her bag behind."
The woman sitting by the window...
Besides the essay, which type of text is the LEAST personal.
report
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
How long is the speaking exam?
16 minutes
adjective of: tenacity
tenacious
Report with 'deny':
"I didn't ask for a detailed explanation of this situation."
He denied having asked for a detailed explanation of the situation.
What type of language / content should you use to enliven an article?
descriptive language, personal anecdotes, analogy and comparison
Which political system is used in the United Kingdom?
Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy
Besides the compulsory essay, which other type of text must/can you write? (4)
article, formal/informal letter, report, review
antonym with IN for: deliberate
inadvertent
Invert:
“I had barely finished my presentation when they started asking questions.”
Barely had I finished my presentation...
Which type of text does NOT have a title?
letter
How many countries have English as their national language?
58
Name 5 (of the 7) task types in the Reading and Use of English part.
multiple choice cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformation, multiple choice, gapped text, multiple matching
synonym with M for: thorough, precise, painstaking
meticulous
Cleft sentence:
"Her honesty impressed me the most."
What impressed me the most was her honesty.
What should the first paragraph of a letter contain?
context, setting, reason for writing
What is the name of Australia’s national anthem?
Advance Australia Fair