The C1 First Exam
Name 4 types of part 2 writing
Informal email or letter, formal email or letter, proposal, review, report
Which party is currently in power in the UK?
Labour
In what year did Columbus discover America?
1492
What was the result of last night's match between England and Wales?
3 - 0
Which US state is referred to as "the pan handle"?
Florida
How many points are given for each question in Reading and Use of English part 7?
2
When were women granted the vote in Switzerland?
February 1971
Where was Nelson Mandela imprisoned from 1964 to 1982?
Robben Island
Where is the next FIFA World Cup being staged?
USA, Mexico, Canada
What's the capital of Taiwan?
Taipei
How long does speaking part 1 (interview) last?
2 minutes
Who is the Prime Minister of Hungary?
Viktor Orban
What was the capital of Japan prior to Tokyo?
Kyoto
How many athletic events comprise a pentathlon?
7
What is the largest landlocked country in the world?
Kazakhstan
How many sections in the listening exam are multiple choice? How would you describe the other 2 sections?
2 (parts 1 and 3 are sentence completion and multiple matching)
Who founded the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 and led the country from its establishment until his death in 1976?
Mao Zedong
Who was king of England from 1649 to 1660?
Nobody
Who competes in the European 6 Nations rugby tournament?
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy
Where and what is Ben Nevis?
The tallest mountain in the UK, in Scotland
What specific skills should you practise and do you need to show competence in for part 2 speaking?
Talking on your own about something: comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.
Which two institutions comprise the Congress in the US government?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who was the Russian premier who introduced Glasnost?
Mikhail Gorbachev
In which sport did Emil Zátopek excel?
Emil Zátopek excelled in long-distance running, particularly in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and marathon events.
Which two nations are in dispute of the Kuril Islands?
Russia and Japan