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You may answer these multiple-choice questions to test your progress at FCE level, then click 'Test Results' for on-line corrections. Good luck!

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Level Test

We invite you to complete this LEVEL TEST

to assess your knowledge of English language.

On this same page you may practise with some very useful multiple-choice activities with instant on-line correction.

Marking and grades

For PET:
Each skill carries 25% of the total marks.
There are two Pass grades (Pass with Merit and Pass) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades.
Candidates who achieve a grade Narrow Fail or Fail are judged not to have reached the required standard for PET.
Exam scripts are sent to Cambridge ESOL for marking and grading and the results are sent back to the centres. Candidates can also see them over the internet.
Once awarded Cambridge ESOL PET certificates are valid for life.

For FCE:
Exam scripts are sent to Cambridge ESOL for marking and grading and the results are sent back to the test centres.
Each component of the exam carries 20% of the total marks.
There are three Pass grades, A, B and C — candidates reaching these grades are awarded a certificate. Candidates achieving grades D or E do not receive a certificate.

FCE

FCE has five papers:
Reading: (1 hour 15 minutes) You will need to be able to understand information in fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines.
Writing: (1 hour 30 minutes) You will have to show you can produce a number of different items such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report or a composition, each of about 120—180 words.
Use of English: (1 hour 15 minutes) Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you control your grammar and vocabulary.
Listening: (40 minutes) You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, news programmes and public announcements.
Speaking: (up to 14 minutes) You will take the Speaking test with another candidate or in groups of three, and you will be tested on your ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidates and by yourself.

Read this doc on Scribd: FCE Information for candidates

Source: ESOL Examinations Centre University of Cambridge

PET

What is involved in taking the PET exam?

PET has three papers:
Reading and Writing: (1 hour 30 minutes) You need to be able to read texts from signs, journals, newspapers and magazines and understand the main points. You will need to show you can use vocabulary and structure by completing tasks such as writing a short message, and a story or letter of around 100 words. You will also need to complete an exercise involving changing the meaning of sentences.
Listening: (30 minutes approx) You will need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of recorded spoken material, including announcements and discussions about everyday life. You need to be able to follow the attitudes and intentions of the speakers.
Speaking: (up to 10 minutes) Candidates take the Speaking test in pairs. You have to show your spoken English by taking part in conversation, asking and answering questions, and talking freely about your likes and dislikes.

Read this doc on Scribd: Information for Candidates PET

PET or FCE?

Is PET for you?
Can you use English to:

• deal with everyday events?
• read simple textbooks or magazine articles?
• write letters on familiar subjects?
• take notes in a meeting?

If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then PET is the right exam for you.

Is FCE for you?
Can you...
... understand texts from a wide variety of sources?
... use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English?
... talk to people about a wide variety of topics?
... understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes?

If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then FCE is the right exam for you.

A world of opportunity

The Cambridge ESOL General English suite of exams has a wide choice of certificates reflecting the very different needs and abilities of people.

These certificates cover basic exams for those beginning to learn English, through to advanced certificates for those who have attained a high level of fluency.

• KET (Key English Test) KET is the Cambridge ESOL exam which recognises the ability to deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level.
  
• PET (Preliminary English Test) PET is a certificate for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.
  
• FCE (First Certificate in English) FCE is aimed at people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.
  
• CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) CAE is an exam for advanced users of English. This exam is aimed at people who can use written and spoken English for most professional and social purposes. It is widely recognised for work or study purposes.
  
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who can use English for professional or study purposes.

The Cambridge ESOL exams are recognised around the world by thousands of employers, universities and government ministries as proof of ability to use English.
These certificates never expire, and will not need to be renewd — they are an achievement for life.

Every year more than 2 million people take our tests to further their plans for work, study, travel or living in another country ... where will they take you?

Great news

Comenzamos el 2008 con importantes novedades.
A partir del presente ciclo lectivo y avanzando con nuestras mejoras continuas, se ha firmado un convenio entre la ASOCIACIÓN ARGENTINA DE CULTURA INGLESA (AACI) y la ASOCIACIÓN ORT ARGENTINA en virtud de la cual ambas instituciones trabajaran conjuntamente en pos de un plan de mejoramiento del área de Ingles.

Dentro del marco de este proyecto, la AACI, con su larga y sólida trayectoria en el área pedagógica y cultural en nuestro país, certificará el nivel de ingles de nuestros alumnos a través de sus exámenes. Además, nuestros alumnos tendrán la posibilidad de presentarse a rendir ESOL Examinations de la Universidad de Cambridge (KET, PET, FCE, CAE).

En este blog podrás encontrar información, contenidos, ejercitación y links de interés para la preparación de estos exámenes complementando así tu tarea en la escuela. Mucha suerte.
Equipo de Ingles.