THE EXAM
How many papers are there in the exam?
There are 4 papers in the exam
What does UOE mean?
Use Of English : Grammar and Vocabulary
How many parts are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 4 parts
How many parts are there in the WRITTEN paper?
There are 2 parts
You have approx. 15 minutes
What is the minimum score for a CAMBRIDGE FIRST level qualification?
160 (Cambridge Scale)
How much time do you have for this paper?
You have 1 HOUR and 15 MINUTES
How much time do you have to complete the LISTENING paper?
You have approx. 40 minutes
What do I have to write in part 2?
You have a choice (1 of 3)
Potential choices include:
An email (formal or Informal) / A story / a review / an article
How many people will be in the SPOKEN test?
There will be 4 people
What level is CAMBRIDGE FIRST?
B2
How many parts are there in the Reading and UOE Paper?
There are 7 parts
How many questions are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 30 questions
How much time do I have in the WRITTEN paper?
You will have 80 minutes (40 minutes per question)
Who do have to speak to during the test?
You speak to the examiner, your speaking partner, and alone
Will you prepare for CAMBRIDGE FIRST or CAMBRIDGE FIRST FOR SCHOOLS?
CAMBRIDGE FIRST FOR SCHOOLS
Traditionally, which are the hardest parts?
Traditionally, parts 4 (Word Transformation) and 6 (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?
140-190 words
How many parts are there in the SPEAKING test?
There are 4 parts
Why are you doing the CAMBRIDGE FIRST exam?
to work abroad - to get into a university
How many questions are there?
52 questions
How can you prepare for the LISTENING paper?
Listen to music, podcasts, and watch videos online
How can I prepare for the WRITTEN paper?
Do your homework every week - Write to friends
How can I prepare for the SPEAKING test?
Do your homework - practice with friends - attend lessons