Content

Section A - 25 gapped sentences with multiple-choice options
Section B - 3 texts with 15 multiple-choice questions

Test Focus

• identifying and using grammatical patterns, collocations, fixed expressions and phrasal verbs
• recognising fine semantic differences identifying the main points of the text, the tone or what is implied, style and register

Content

2 tasks from a choice of 5 including: narratives, descriptions, discursive, a task-directed composition (eg a report, article or letter) or a composition on a set book.

Test Focus

• writing accurate, well-organised compositions
• demonstrating sensitivity to vocabulary, structures, style, layout and register
• demonstrating careful planning and sensitivity to reasons for writing and target audience

Content

Section A

• passage with 20 gaps to be filled with one word letters
• sentence transformations using a 'lead in' phrase
• gapped sentences to be filled with a word or phrase
• sentence transformations using a 'key word'

Section B

• text with comprehension questions and summary task

Test Focus

• understanding and producing grammar and vocabulary at text and sentence level
• understanding of parallel expressions and structures and manipulating forms of words to fit the context
• understanding the main points of a text and opinions stated and implied

Content

3 or 4 recordings with 25-30 questions. May include: multiple choice, gap filing, note taking and matching opinions with speakers

Test Focus

• identifying the main facts and ideas plus the details which support them
• identifying feelings expressed and implied by the speakers

Content

3 sections with 1 or more candidates:

• comparison of 3 photos
• commentary on a short passage
• communication activity, which may involve selecting, ranking, problem solving, discussing and making choices

Test Focus

• speaking co-operatively and naturally with accurate pronunciation, fluency, range of vocabulary and sensitivity to register
• speculating, negotiating, persuading, collaborating and justifying opinions and talking at length on a single topic