CPE
Information
Paper
1
Reading
(1 hour)
Content
Section
A - 25 gapped sentences with multiple-choice options
Section B - Three 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
Paper
2 Writing (2 hours)
Content
Two tasks
from a choice of five 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
Paper
3 Use of English (1 hour
30 minutes)
Content
Section
A
- passage
with 20 gaps to be filled with one word each
- 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
Paper
4 Listening (40 minutes approx.)
Content
Three
or four recordings with 25-30 questions. May include: multiple
choice, gap filling, 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
Paper
5 Speaking (15 minutes approx.)
Content
Three
sections with one or more candidates:
- comparison
of three photos
- commentary
on a short passage
- communication
activity, which may involve selecting, ranking, problem
solving, discussing and making choices
Test
Focus
- speaking
cooperatively 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
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