Test Format | |
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Listening and Reading | Speaking |
60-85 mins approx | 15 mins approx |
No. of Questions: Variable (Questions become easier or more difficult depending on an individual's previous answer
Types of questions- Reading tasks | ||
1 | Read and select | Candidates read a notice, label, memo or letter containing a short text and choose the sentence or phrase that most closely matches the meaning of the text. There are three possible answers |
2 | Gapped sentences | Candidates read a sentence with a missing word (gap) and choose the correct word to fill the gap. There are three or four choices for each gap. |
3 | Multiple-choice gap-fill | Candidates choose the right word or phrase to fill the gaps in a text. There are three or four choices for each gap. |
4 | Open gap-fill | Candidates read a short text in which there are some missing words (gaps) and write in the missing word in each gap. |
5 | Extended reading | Candidates read a longer text and answer a series of multiple-choice questions. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text. |
Types of questions- Listening tasks | ||
1 | Listen and select | Candidates listen to a short audio recording and answer a multiple-choice question with three options |
2 | Extended listening | Candidates listen to a longer recording and answer a series of multiple-choice questions based on it. The questions are in the same order as the information they hear in the recording |
In the Speaking module, the examination will be taken with use of computer with a microphone and headphones. Questions are presented to the candidate through the computer screen, and their responses are recorded and assessed by examiners. Results will be available within 48 hours
The online test can easily administer and invigilate at any time, at any place. All organizations require a computer, internet connection, a microphone and headphones. Our secure Cambridge English Test Portal is used to administer the test simply and conveniently.