Cambridge B2 First - FCE

Your name:

What does the B2 represent?

• It refers to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and indicates you have an independent level of English.

• It's the second level of examinations.

• It refers to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and indicates you have a basic level of English

How many 'papers' are there?

• 4 (Reading & Use of English / Speaking / Listening / Writing)

• 5 (Reading / Use of English / Speaking / Listening / Writing)

• 3 (Speaking / Listening / Reading & Writing)

Which is the only paper you will use a pen?

• Reading

• Writing

• Listening

In Listening, how many times do you hear each passage?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

Do you have some time to copy the answers from Listening to the Answer Key?

• Yes, 10 minutes at the end of the listening.

• No, you have to do it as you are listening.

• Yes, 5 minutes at the end of the listening.

How are the parts in Speaking distributed?

• Individual long turn (4’) – Interview (2’) – Collaborative task (4’) – Discussion (4’)

• Interview (2’) – Individual long turn (4’) – Collaborative task (4’) – Discussion (4’)

• Discussion (4’) – Interview (2’) – Individual long turn (4’) – Collaborative task (4’)

What must you write in part 1 of Writing?

• E-mail

• Article

• Essay

What are the passing grades in FCE?

• A: 180–190 / B: 173–179 / C: 160–172

• A: 173–179 / B: 160–172 / C: 140–159

• A: 180–190 / B: 160–172