EXAM PARTS
PAPER 1. Reading and Use of English
60 minutes
TASK 1. VERB TENSES.
Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.
TASK 2. MULTIPLE CHOICE CLOZE.
Read the text until the end and then complete the blanks with the best option A, B, C, or D.
TASK 3. WORD FORMATION CLOZE.
Read the text until the end and then use the word given in capitals to form a new word that fits in the gap in the same line.
TASK 4. READING COMPREHENSION. MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST.
Read a text and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
TASK 5. READING COMPREHENSION. MULTIPLE MATCHING.
You
are going to read a text with several sections. Your task is to match a
series of statements to the correct sections. The sections may be
chosen more than once.
PAPER 2. WRITTEN PRODUCTION
60 minutes
You will be given a choice of two tasks and you will need to do only ONE
The typical tasks at the B2.1 level are: essays, articles and stories.
200 words
PAPER 3. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
35 minutes
TASK 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
TASK 2 SENTENCE COMPLETION
Fill in the numbered gaps with the words you hear in the recording.
TASK 3 SENTENCE SELECTION
Decide which sentences are true (√) and which are false (X) according to what you hear.
PAPER 4 ORAL PRODUCTION (SPEAKING)
You will be given a worksheet with varied questions.
PAPER 5: WRITTEN MEDIATION
40 minutes
120 words
In this task you will be given an infographic, a text, pictures, a chart, ... with which you will have to write a text. It could be a blog post, an email, an article, ...
PAPER 1. Reading and Use of English
TASK 1. VERB TENSES. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.
Examples:
She remembered ____________________ (see) the film in the cinema when she was a little girl.
KEY
seeing/ having seen
When I went to the supermarket this morning I didn't remember ______________ (buy) fruit and vegetables.
KEY
to buy
If I _____________ (speak) French, I _____________ (apply) for that job in Paris right now.
KEY
spoke
would apply
My new pool house ___________ (build) at the moment.
KEY
is being built
Romeo and Juliet ______________ (write) by Shakespeare.
KEY
was written
_________________ (you/see) my brother? He ________ (say) he _____________ meet me here.
KEY
Have you seen
said
would meet
A: We need to email the bank this afternoon
B: Don't worry - I_______________ (already/do) it.
KEY
have already done
I am exhausted because I ____________ (cook) all day today.
KEY
have been cooking
When I _______________ (grow) my parents _________________ (not/use/go) out with their friends much, so we _____________ (spend) a lot of time together.
KEY
was growing
didn't use to
spent
I _____________ (meet) my friend Alex while I__________ (fix) my bike last year. The wheel _____________ (fall off) and I ___________ (try/put) it back on.
KEY
met
was fixing
had fallen off
was trying to put
A: I want _________ (get) my laptop fixed. I don't know where __________ (go).
B: ______________ (you/try/look) online? It's easy _____________ (find) repair shops, and you can read reviews ___________ (see) if they _________ (be) good.
KEY
to get
to go
looking
to find
to see
TASK 2. MULTIPLE CHOICE CLOZE.
Read the text until the end and then complete the blanks with the best option A, B, C, or D.
Example:
My sister (1) _____ me she no longer loves him.
A. said B. explained C. argued D. told
KEY
D. told
TASK 3. WORD FORMATION CLOZE.
Read the text until the end and then use the word given in capitals to form a new word that fits in the gap in the same line.
E.g.
When you are a teenager you feel ____________(MORTAL). You think nothing is going to happen to you.
KEY
immortal
Sometimes you need to add prefixes:
What are the negative prefixes of these words:
polite
KEY
impolite
aware
KEY
unaware
rational
KEY
irrational
behave
KEY
misbehave
A good knowledge of English is very __________________ (USE) when looking for a job.
KEY
useful
Sometimes you need to add suffixes
What are the suffixes to make adjectives from these words:
avoid
KEY
avoidable/unavoidable
behaviour
KEY
behavioural
controversy
KEY
controversial/ uncontroversial
please
KEY
pleasant/unpleasant
obey
KEY
obedient/disobedient
A _____________ (TRAIL) in the field of medical research has come up with a vaccine against the virus.
KEY
trailblazer (pioneer)
Sometimes you need to add another word to make a compound.
Other examples:
Next weekend I am going to spend a day at the ____________ (SEA)
KEY
seaside
We need to take some measures to protect the island’s ___________ (WILD)
KEY
wildlife
TASK 4. READING COMPREHENSION. MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST.
Read a text and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Example:
You can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current driver's licence from your home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP). After 12 months you are required to convert to a New Zealand licence. This applies to each visit to New Zealand. All drivers must carry their licence or permit at all times when driving. It is important to note that if you are caught driving without it, you will be liable for an infringement fee of NZ$400, payable within 28 days.
Question:
According to the writer, foreign drivers in New Zealand
A. have to pay an instant fine if they do not have the correct licence.
B. will need to apply for a New Zealand licence after a year's stay.
C. must be able to show their licence even when not driving.
D. cannot use a licence issued by their own country for short visits.
KEY
B. will need to apply for a New Zealand licence after a year's stay.
TASK 5. READING COMPREHENSION. MULTIPLE MATCHING.
You are going to read a text with several sections. Your task is to match a series of statements to the correct sections. The sections may be chosen more than once.
E.g.
Question:
Of which man are the following true?
He admits that he only recently appreciated an aspect of Paris.
Text:
My Paris
SECTION D Philippe Starck: interior designer
Despite being born in Paris, it was only a few years ago that I took a proper look at the city and truly saw its beauty.
KEY
D
PAPER 2. WRITTEN PRODUCTION
60 minutes
200 words
You will be given a choice of two tasks and you will need to do only ONE . Read the instructions carefully and do exactly what you are asked to do.
Remember to add a title to all your compositions.
The typical tasks at the B2.1 level are: essays, articles and stories.
If you have to write a formal letter/email and you do not know the name of the person you are writing to you can write:
Dear sir or madam,
Yours faithfully,
If you know the name:
Dear Ms Smith,
Yours sincerely,
WRITTEN PRODUCTION: Marking criteria
PAPER 3. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
TASK 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
You are going to listen to a conversation or monologue.
Circle the option (A, B, C) that best answers each question.
You will hear the recording twice.
TASK 2 SENTENCE COMPLETION
You are going to listen to a conversation or monologue
Fill in the numbered gaps with the words you hear in the recording.
You will hear the recording TWICE.
TASK 3 SENTENCE SELECTION
You are going to listen to a conversation or monologue.
Decide which sentences are true (√) and which are false (X) according to what you hear.
You will hear the recording twice.
PAPER 4 ORAL PRODUCTION (SPEAKING)
In pairs you will have to hold a conversation about several topics.
You will be given a worksheet with varied questions.
Try to have a conversation as natural and authentic as you can.
How to Improve your Interaction?
ORAL PRODUCTION: Marking criteria
PAPER 5: WRITTEN MEDIATION
40 minutes
120 wordsIn this task you will be given an infographic, a text, pictures, a chart, ... with which you will have to write a text. It could be a blog post, an email, an article, ...
How to do the Written Mediation Task?
WRITTEN MEDIATION: Marking criteria
