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FCE Exam Format

The Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam consists of four main components: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, each with specific tasks and time limits. Scoring ranges from 160 to 190, with grades A, B, and C corresponding to different proficiency levels. Each component contributes 25% to the total score, and a score below 160 does not pass the exam.

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FCE Exam Format

The Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam consists of four main components: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, each with specific tasks and time limits. Scoring ranges from 160 to 190, with grades A, B, and C corresponding to different proficiency levels. Each component contributes 25% to the total score, and a score below 160 does not pass the exam.

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Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam Format

1. Reading and Use of English (1 hour 15 minutes)


• Part 1: Multiple-choice cloze (8 questions)

- A text with 8 gaps where candidates choose the correct word (A, B, C, or D) to complete
each gap.

• Part 2: Open cloze (8 questions)

- A text with 8 gaps, but no options. Candidates must fill in the blanks with one word each.

• Part 3: Word formation (8 questions)

- A text with 8 gaps, where candidates must change the given base word to fit
grammatically.

• Part 4: Key word transformation (6 questions)

- Each question has a sentence and a second sentence with a gap. Candidates must
complete it using a given key word (without changing it) in 2 to 5 words.

• Part 5: Multiple-choice reading (6 questions)

- A long text followed by 6 comprehension questions, each with four options (A, B, C, D).

• Part 6: Gapped text (6 questions)

- A text with 6 removed sentences. Candidates must insert the correct sentences into the
right gaps.

• Part 7: Multiple matching (10 questions)

- Several short texts or one long text divided into sections. Candidates match statements to
the correct section.

2. Writing (1 hour 20 minutes)


• Part 1: Essay (mandatory)

- Candidates must write an essay (140–190 words), based on two given points and an
additional point of their choice.

• Part 2: Choice of one task (article, email/letter, report, or review)

- Candidates choose one out of four tasks and write 140–190 words.
3. Listening (40 minutes)
• Part 1: Multiple-choice (8 questions)

- Eight short dialogues or monologues with one question each (A, B, or C).

• Part 2: Sentence completion (10 questions)

- A long monologue where candidates fill in missing words/phrases.

• Part 3: Multiple matching (5 questions)

- Five short monologues where candidates match speakers to statements.

• Part 4: Multiple-choice (7 questions)

- A long interview/conversation with seven A, B, or C questions.

4. Speaking (14 minutes, in pairs)


• Part 1: Interview (2 minutes)

- Examiner asks personal questions (hobbies, interests, studies, travel, etc.).

• Part 2: Individual long turn (1 minute speaking + 30 seconds response)

- Candidates compare two pictures and answer a related question.

• Part 3: Collaborative task (3 minutes)

- Candidates discuss a set of prompts, giving opinions and negotiating.

• Part 4: Discussion (4 minutes)

- The examiner leads a broader discussion based on Part 3 topics.

Scoring & Passing


• Each paper is 25% of the total score.

• Scored from 160 to 190:

- 180–190: Grade A (C1 level)

- 173–179: Grade B (B2 level)

- 160–172: Grade C (B2 level)

- Below 160: Not a B2 First pass

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