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CAE EXAM PRACTICE


  

 Since January 2015 there are four parts to the CAE exam:


Paper
Content
Marks (% of total)
Purpose
Reading + 
Use of English
(1 hour 30minutes)
    8 parts/56 questions   40% Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.
Writing
(1 hour 30 minutes)
  2 parts   20% You create two different pieces of writing, such as articles, essays, letters, proposals, reports and reviews.
Listening
(about 40 minutes)
    4 parts/30 questions   20% Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations.
Speaking
(15 minutes 

per pair of candidates)
4 parts   20% Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate.



Grading scale

A candidate scoring 200 to 210 will receive a grade A and they will receive a Cambridge English: Advanced certificate stating that they demonstrated ability at Level C2. The maximum achievable score for Cambridge English: Advanced is 210.
Candidates with scores from 193 to 199 will receive a grade B. Those scoring 180 up to 192 will receive a grade C. These candidates will receive a Cambridge English: Advanced certificate at Level C1. Cambridge English Scale


 Watch an oral test: See  the examiner's comments here *****

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