

At the end of the line is a ‘prompt’ word which you have to change in some way to complete the sentence correctly. Part 3 (Word formation) What's in Part 3?Ī text containing eight gaps. You have to find the correct word for each gap. Vocabulary – idioms, collocations, shades of meaning, phrasal verbs, fixed phrases etc.Ī text in which there are some gaps, each of which represents one missing word. After the text there are four possible answers for each gap and you have to choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Part 1 (Multiple-choice cloze) What's in Part 1?Ī text in which there are some numbered gaps, each of which represents a word or phrase. Newspapers and magazines, journals, books (fiction and non-fiction), promotional and informational materials. The C1 Advanced Reading and Use of English paper is in eight parts and has a mix of text types and questions. Openbook What’s in the Reading and Use of English paper?

You will take the Speaking test with another candidate. Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face–to–face situations. Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations. You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews. Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary. Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. The formats below are the same for both the paper-based and computer-based exams. This creates a more realistic and reliable measure of your ability to use English to communicate. The Speaking test is taken face to face, with two candidates and two examiners. You can see exactly what’s in each paper below. The updated exam (for exam sessions from January 2015) is made up of four papers developed to test your English language skills. C1 Advanced is a thorough test of all areas of language ability.
