FCE Cert 2015

Part Use of Eng / Read Q’s 1 2 3 4 5 6 Format - need 42/70 75m

1 Multiple choice 8 You choose from words A, > B, C or D to fill in
gap-fill each gap in a text.
2 Open gap-fill 8 You think of a word to fill in each gap in a text.

3 Word formation 8 You think of the right form of a given word to

fill in each gap in a text.
4 Key word 6 You complete a sentence with a given word so
transformations (=12) that it means the same as another sentence.
5 Multiple choice 6 You read a text followed by questions with four
(=12) options: A, B, C or D.
6 Gapped text 6 You read a text with sentences removed, then
(=12) fill in the gaps by choosing sentences from a
jumbled list.
7 Multiple matching 10 You read 4-6 short texts and match the relevant
sections to what the questions say.
Part Writing Words Format - need 24/40 80m
1 Question 1 Essay 140- You write an essay giving your opinion on a
190 given topic. You can use the ideas given and any
of your own.
2 Questions 2-4 140- You do a task based on a situation. The topic,
possible tasks: 190 reader and reason you are writing will be
article, email/ letter, explained.
report or review
Part Listening Q’s Format - need 18/30 40m
1 Multiple choice 8 You hear one or two people talking for about 30
seconds in eight different situations. For each
question, you choose from A, B or C.
2 Sentence 10 You hear one person talking for about three
completion minutes. For each question, you complete
sentences by writing a word or short phrase.
3 Multiple matching 5 You hear five extracts, of about 30 seconds
each, with a common theme. For each one, you
choose from a list of six possible answers.
4 Multiple choice 7 You hear two people talking for about three
minutes. For each question, you choose from
answers A, B or C.
Part Speaking Mins Format - need 36/60 14m
1 The examiner asks 3-4 You talk about yourself.
you some
questions.
2 You talk on your 3-4 You talk about two pictures and then comment
own for 1 minute. on the other candidate’s pictures.
3 You talk to the 3-4 You discuss some prompts together.
other candidate.
4 talk about things 3-4 You take part in a discussion with both the
connected with the other candidate and the examiner.
topic of Part 3.
Speaking – (0-5) x 4 areas. This is doubled + (0-5) overall mark which is x4. So if you got 3 for everything you would
get 36 = pass. Writing - 0-5 marks are given for each of the following criteria: Content; Communicative
Achievement; Organisation; and Language. So if you got 3 for everything IN BOTH WRITINGS you would get 24 =
pass.
Reading Practice test score Cambridge English CEFR Level
The Reading section consists of Parts 1, 5, 6 and 7 of the Reading Scale score
and Use of English paper. Correct answers in Parts 1 and 7 are worth 37 180 Level C1
1 mark each. Correct answers in Parts 5 and 6 are worth 2 marks 24 160 Level B2
each. There are 42 possible marks in the Reading section. 16 140 Level B1
10 122* -
*minimum score reported for First

Use of English Practice test score Cambridge English CEFR Level

The Use of English section consists of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Scale score
Reading and Use of English paper. Correct answers in Parts 2 and 3 24 180 Level C1
are worth 1 mark each. In Part 4, answers which are partly correct 18 160 Level B2
receive 1 mark and answers which are completely correct receive 2 11 140 Level B1
marks. There are 28 possible marks in the Use of English section.
7 122* -
*minimum score reported for First

Writing Practice test score Cambridge English CEFR Level

Candidates’ answers in the Writing paper are marked by trained Scale score
examiners who are certificated to mark at the level. Answers are 34 180 Level C1
marked using assessment scales which are linked to the Common 24 160 Level B2
European Framework of Reference. 0–5 marks are given for each 16 140 Level B1
of the following criteria: Content; Communicative Achievement;
10 122* -
Organisation; and Language. Whole marks only are awarded; there *minimum score reported for First
are no half marks given. Marks for each of the criteria are combined
to give 20 possible marks for each question. There are 40 possible
marks for the whole paper.

Listening Practice test score Cambridge English CEFR Level

Scale score
Correct answers in the Listening paper are worth 1 mark each.
There are 30 possible marks in the Listening paper. 27 180 Level C1
18 160 Level B2
12 140 Level B1
8 122* -
*minimum score reported for First

Speaking Practice test score Cambridge English CEFR Level

Candidates take the test in pairs, but are assessed on their individual Scale score
performance by trained examiners certificated to examine at the 54 180 Level C1
level. Candidate speaking performances are assessed using scales 36 160 Level B2
which are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference. 24 140 Level B1
The assessor gives 0–5 marks for each of the following criteria:
14 122* -
Grammar and Vocabulary; Discourse Management; Pronunciation; *minimum score reported for First
and Interactive Communication. Marks for each of these criteria
are doubled. The interlocutor gives a mark of 0–5 for Global
Achievement. This mark is then multiplied by four. Examiners may
award half marks. Marks for all criteria are then combined, meaning
there are 60 marks available in the Speaking test.

Converting practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale scores