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| Paper 1 Reading (1 hour 15 minutes) |
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 Content
35 items of the following task types:
- multiple matching
- multiple choice
- gapped text
- multiple matching and multiple choice
Test Focus
- understanding the main points
- reading for specific detail
- understanding the structure of the text
- reading for specific information
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Paper 2 Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) |
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Content
Part 1 - compulsory transactional letter based on prompts
Part 2 - choice of the following writing tasks: letters, reports, articles, discursive, descriptive or narrative compositions or a composition based on a background reading text
Test Focus
- providing information in letters
- writing for a specific purpose and audience
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| Paper 3 Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes) |
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Content
65 items of the following task types:
- multiple-choice cloze
- open cloze
- word transformations
- error correction
- word formation
Test Focus
- understanding lexical and grammatical patterns
- structural accuracy
- grammar and vocabulary focus
- identifying extra or unnecessary words
- word building from prompts
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| Paper 4 Listening (40 minutes approx.) |
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Content
2 longer recorded texts and 2 series of short extracts with 30 listening comprehension questions
Test Focus
- understanding the main idea, the main points and detailed or specific information
- deducing meaning
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| Paper 5 Speaking (15 minutes approx.) |
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Content
4 parts:
- exchange of information
- long turn to speak based on visual stimulus
- problem-solving discussion between candidates
Test Focus
- exchanging personal information
- comparing and contrasting, giving information and expressing opinions
- demonstrating negotiation and interaction skills
- responding to questions and developing discussion topics
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