Cambridge First Certificate Exam Strategies

The video provides a comprehensive guide to passing part one of the Cambridge First Certificate speaking exam. It covers the exam format, interaction with examiners, and effective answering techniques. The importance of using complex grammar, avoiding simple structures, and maintaining formal language is emphasized. Key rules for success include staying on topic, giving extended answers, avoiding lists, and using advanced grammar structures.

What is the main focus of the Cambridge First Certificate Speaking Exam Part One?

• To assess basic speaking skills

• To evaluate writing skills

• To test listening comprehension

• To test advanced vocabulary

How long does Part One of the exam last if you have one partner?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 3 minutes

What type of questions are asked in Part One of the exam?

• Technical questions

• Questions about literature

• Basic questions on familiar topics

• Complex grammar questions

What should you avoid bringing to the exam room?

• A pen

• A notebook

• Your phone

• A water bottle

Why is it important to stay on topic during the exam?

• To ensure the examiner can mark your language

• To avoid confusion

• To impress the examiner

• To save time

What should you use instead of lists in your answers?

• Complex vocabulary

• Linking expressions

• Simple sentences

• Short phrases

What type of language should you use in the exam?

• Formal language

• Slang

• Colloquial expressions

• Informal language

Which grammar structure should you try to avoid using?

• Past continuous

• Present simple

• Present perfect

• Future perfect

What is an example of using inversion in a sentence?

• I rarely go to the gym.

• I never go to the gym.

• Never do I go to the gym.

• I seldom go to the gym.

What is one of the key rules to succeed in Part One of the exam?

• Stay on topic

• Use lists

• Use informal language

• Avoid extended answers