The candidates use this schematic to have a conversation between themselves about the. Pdf cae practice tests 2015 with key armando garcia. About the exam 5 c1 advanced is a rigorous and thorough test of english at level c1. This document will help you familiarise yourself with the speaking test for cambridge. Below you will find 15 cae reading and use of english practice tests. The examiner will ask you and the other candidate some basic questions about you and your life. I prepared this activity for my cae students to help them with part 2 of the speaking exam, socalled long turn where they are supposed to compare pictures, express their opinion. First, you will each have the same set of pictures to look at. They are all taken from the macmillan education series, straight to advanced.
Advanced trainer for the revised cambridge cae exam from 2015 2nd edition. This document will help you familiarise yourself with the speaking test for cambridge english. Drill all the phrases repeatedly taking one out each time. Advanced trainer six practise test cae free download. Advanced cae also includes plenty of exam practice.
Cae speaking phrases tims free english lesson plans. Read pdf cae exam practice tests test 1 paper part thbomb. Cae c1 speaking part 34 exercise 1 free practice test. Succeed in cambridge english advanced practice tests cae. The interlocutor assigns 25% of the candidates grade with the global mark. Advanced, also known as certificate in advanced english cae. Useful vocabulary for cae speaking november 2019 27. From january 2015, a new way of reporting results for cambridge exams has been implemented. Cambridge cae speaking sample test 1 cambridge practice tests. The speaking part of the c1 advanced from cambridge exam english consists of. Attractive colour visual material for paper 5 is included with each test, enabling students to prepare thoroughly for.
Teaching notes, worksheet this lesson aims to help students prepare for the social interaction section of the advanced speaking exam. You will take the speaking test with another candidate. Its not likely to be the same sort of discussion that you. The cae certificate is valuable for your international professional career and studies abroad. Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Overview of speaking part 1 in part 1 of the speaking module, which is only about one minute per candidate, you are asked very basic questions about yourself. Advanced c1cae and you will find a video and sample materials for each of these four parts. Advanced exam reading and use of english, listening, speaking and writing buy from. How to succeed in the cae exam speaking paper the london.
Alexander the expert series provides rigorous exam training for highachieving students while continuing to develop language awareness and communication skills. Four cae speaking exam part 2 photograph examples blair. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these different activities for meeting people and getting fit. Cambridge advanced cae speaking tests from breakout english. Read pdf cae exam practice tests test 1 paper part thbomb cae exam practice tests test 1 paper part. Each test is complete with answer keys, explanations and a short vocabulary. The cae exam can be either a paperbased test or a computerbased test. You can answer questions in a more natural way, like you would in everyday conversation. Four practice tests for the 2015 cambridge english. In this article, i will outline the four different parts of the speaking paper for cambridge english. Advanced expert is an intensive course for students who are preparing for the cambridge.
All exams starting from 11 2015 will be in a slightly different format. Cae c1 reading and use of english, cambridge english. The topics for the c1 cambridge exam can be quite abstract and tough to discuss at length. The reading and use of english is worth 40% of the marks, whereas listening, writing and speaking each carry 20% of the marks. Certificate in advanced english cae 6 exercises since january 2015 there are four parts to the cae exam. In part 3, a schematic with a question and a set of related ideas is given. In the cambridge advanced cae speaking test there are 4 separate but equally important and challenging parts. You can also print them or save in pdf for later use.
Cae speaking part 3 exam preparation this entry was posted on may, 2015, in cambridge exam preparation and tagged cae, cae speaking exam, cambridge english. As in all of the cambridge speaking exams there are two examiners present during the exam. If youve taken the test in the past, make sure to also check out our article on changes to the 2015 cae exam. Hi there, my name is nastia, im not preparing for cae exam at the moment, but. There are also some speech bubble powerpoints to drill the language in class, click on each phrase to make it disappear. Cae speaking test tips guaranteed to improve your exam score. The speaking paper is one of the four parts in regular cambridge english exams. Listening c1, cae practice test 2015 plus 2, test 1, part 1 duration. You shouldnt talk to the other candidate at this time. Cae paper 5 for oral examiners use only test material 1 i candidate a interlocutor candidate b i in this part of the test, im going to give each of you the chance to talk for about a minute. But if you know what type of things you have to say and do and when, and you practise doing this part regularly, it actually isnt that difficult to do well in. While cae speaking test part 3 is quite structured, you have more freedom in part 4. The interlocutor is the person who asks the questions and interacts with the candidates to carry out the exam. First certificate in english speaking test part 2 4 minutes sample test materials 17 special moments 18 leisure activities the examiner who speaks to you the interlocutor uses the following script.
If a candidate achieves grade b or c in their exam, they will be awarded the. Posted on june 30, 2015 by gosia kwiatkowska students practice for their cae speaking exam, part 2, paying special attention to speculating about the images. Therefore, we have created an overview of the different parts in the cae exam. Advanced, also kown as certiificate in advanced english. The book contains 6 full practice tests for the revised cae exam, with answers. These official papers provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the updated content and format of the cae examination, introduced in december 2008. Do you like using the internet to keep in touch with people. Advanced result is fully updated to prepare students for the new 2015 exam. In this section you will learn how to avoid some common mistakes, and how to prepare. Cae exam preparation and practice oxford university press. Do you think you spend too much time working or studying.
Advanced speaking test marks and commentary published by cambridge english language assesssment page 2 of 5 cohesion he uses a limited range of cohesive devices conjunctions, determiners, pronouns, related lexis, etc. Comprehensive coverage of the grammar and vocabulary for cambridge english. It covers all four language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking. C1 advanced is a rigorous and thorough test of english at level c1. Cae speaking hexagons game posted on april 4, 2016 by gosia kwiatkowska the objective of this game is to help students practice answering typical exam part 4 questions, being careful about not monopolising the speaking time, and including the partner in the discussion. Advanced speaking from 2015 sample test with examiner s comments. Certificate in advanced english speaking test full page 1022. This is called the cambridge english scale, and it is a range of scores used for reporting the results of cambridge english exams. Cambridge cae speaking sample test 1 cambridge practice. Here are some extracts from the reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of english sections of the cambridge english.
Listening c1, cae practice test 2015 plus 2, test 5, part. The three magic words that will help you pass part 2. Answering the questions as best you can is the key here. Useful expressions and vocabulary for cae and fce speaking. In this part of the test im going to give each of you the chance to talk for about a minute, and to comment briefly after your partner has spoken. Official c1 advanced cae certificate by swiss exams. Acces pdf cae exam practice tests test 1 paper part certificate in advanced english exam corresponds to level c1 of the cefr and has four papers. Access cambridge cae speaking sample test 1 here to help you prepare and succeed in the cambridge cae exam. Practise the cambridge advancd cae speaking test with these quality.
Cambridge certificate in advanced english shows that your ability to use english is at an advanced level. Four cae speaking exam part 2 photograph examples the second part of the cambridge advanced speaking exam is the main part of the speaking exam that studentscandidates struggle doing well in. Official cae practice test official cae practice test. Writing, reading and use of english, speaking and listening. Advanced cae speaking sample tests breakout english. Its not likely to be the same sort of discussion that you would have over coffee and cake with friends. English vocabulary in use advanced is fully aligned to the needs of english language learners at c1c2 level, so it will help you learn the words and phrases you require. Candidates take the speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three. We have included links to the updated exam specifications and sample papers below.
We have updated all our practice tests and support material on this website to reflect these changes. This book is suitable for anyone who is preparing to take cambridge english. The cambridge english scale is designed to complement the common european framework of reference for languages cefr. While a candidate can often feel a little nervous at the start of a cae speaking test the questions give you an opportunity to respond to topics that are familiar. It covers all four language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking and includes a fifth element focusing on the candidates understanding of the structure of the language.
C1 advanced speaking test from 2015 raphael and maude. B2 first speaking test from 2015 florine and maria duration. Part 3 the collaborative task lets look at a sample question. Advanced exam has been revised and the updated exam will start being used for exam sessions in january 2015.
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