A Key Overview and Reading and Writing Paper Quiz

What implements do candidates need for the test? (Choose all that apply)

• Pencil

• Eraser

• Pen

• Correcting fluid or tape

• Paper for making notes

Which of these items are NOT allowed at any time during the test? (Choose all that apply)

• Highlighters

• Tablet computers

• Water

• Mobile phones

• Watches

How much extra time do students have for transferring their answers in the Reading and Writing paper?

• 6 minutes

• 10 minutes

• No time at all

• 5 minutes

Which of these are advised in order to develop reading fluency? (Choose all that apply)

• Teaching synonyms and opposites

• Using vocabulary translation lists

• Teaching to read one word at a time

• Practising skimming and scanning

Which of the following is NOT an advisable strategy in the reading parts?

• Predicting content from headings

• Tackling one question at a time

• Paying attention to connectors

• Choosing alternatives because they contain words from the text

What does Reading Part 4 (multiple choice cloze) evaluate?

• Understanding of gist

• Understanding of detail

• Knowledge of vocabulary and collocation

• Understanding of text structure

What does Reading Part 5 (open cloze) mostly evaluate?

• Practical knowledge of grammar

• Theoretical knowledge of grammar

• General comprehension

• Vocabulary range

The writing assessment critaria...

• depend on each examiner.

• are available to teachers and students.

• are confidential.

What will candidates have to write in the Reading and Writing paper?

• An essay

• A profile

• A story

• An article

• A note or email

In parts 6 and 7, if students write more than the requested number of words...

• they will have better chances of receiving a good grade.

• they will fail the writing part.

• it doesn't matter.

• there's a higher risk of irrelevances and errors.