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Practice test 1
1. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D, a check-up
2. I lost ... straight D. strict
22 . It is ……… unlikely that the Queen will agree to open the new Tow Hall.
A. mainly B. highly C. largely D. greatly
23 . I must tell you about my ……… when I first arrived in ... middle D. halfway through
22 . you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam.
A. Although B. If C. Unless D. When
23 . If you want to join the History Society, you must first this application...
... straight D. strict
22 . It is ……… unlikely that the Queen will agree to open the new Tow Hall.
A. mainly B. highly C. largely D. greatly
23 . I must tell you about my ……… when I first arrived in ... object
20 . Paris lies ……………… the river Seine.
A. over B. next C. on D. at
21 . I’m afraid a rise in salary is …………………. just now.
A. out of sight B. out of control C. out of date D. out of question
22 . ... at B. of C. from D. against
PRACTICE TEST 2
I. Choose the best answer.
1. I was just …………… to go out when you telephoned.
A. around B. about C. thinking D. planned
2. You will become ill……………...
...
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... commonly
used in the FirstCertificate examination.
It can be used as a self-study reference grammar and practice book, or as
supplementary material in classes preparing for examinations.
If ... describe states.
Sally used to be a dancer.
FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE
2 Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence. The first one is done for
you.
a) I suddenly remembered ... valley. A rider
whose clothes (20 ) (shine) like gold!
This book is designed to revise and consolidate grammar points at the level of
First Certificate. It also provides practice in key lexical areas....
... them.
Part 4
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Contents
Thanks and acknowledgements 4
Introduction 5
Test 1
Paper 1 Reading 8
Paper 2
Writing 14
Paper 3
Use of English 16
Paper 4 Listening 22
Paper 5 Speaking 28
Test 2 Paper ...
theme during the course.
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Paper 2 Writing
Write an answer to one of the questions 2- 5 in this part. Write your answer in 120 -180 words in
an appropriate style.
2 You have seen this announcement ... in
(25 ) with visitors to Australia. Walking, camping and rock
climbing are the favourite leisure-time (26 )
in this area,
but the landscape and wildlife, which are (27 ) varied, also
attract (2...
... you get into difficulties.
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Paper 2 Writing
Q uestion
Test 1
You are going to read a magazine article about job interviews. For questions 23 -35,
decide which of the ... policeman
Speaker 1
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B a novel writer
Speaker 2
20
C a lawyer
Speaker 3
21
D a judge
Speaker 4
22
E a doctor
Speaker 5
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F a reporter
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Test 2
PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes)
Part ... the interviewer’s main interest.
People should be able to wear what they like.
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What does ‘they’ refer to in line 6?
A the rocks
B the French Alps...
... it.
26 He stopped half way because
A he met up with old friends.
B he wanted to work.
C he needed a rest.
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27 When he set off, his family felt
A puzzled.
B annoyed.
C pleased.
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28 The ... persuaded to join.
Speaker 2
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C This is the play we’re doing now.
Speaker 3
. 21
D I needed a new hobby.
Speaker 4
22
E This is how the group was formed.
Speaker 5 23
f I learnt not to feel ... content and marking 7
Grading and results 27
Paper 5 frameworks
Test 1 29
Test 2 31
Test 3 34
Test 4 36
The Practice Tests
Test 1
Paper 1 Reading 40
Paper 2 Writing 49
Paper 3 Use of English 53
Paper...
... Woodall
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Paper 2 Writing
This paper consists of two parts. For both parts you have to write between
120 and 180 words. Part 1 is ... OF CAMBRIDGE
The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 2RU, UK
40 West 20 th Street, New York, NY 10011– 421 1, ... student vii
Test 1 Paper 1 Reading 2
Paper 2 Writing 10
Paper 3 Use of English 14
Paper 4 Listening 21
Paper 5 Speaking 26
Test 2 Paper 1 Reading 28
Paper 2 Writing 36
Paper 3 Use of English...
... inquiry.
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GRAMMAR 2 PRESENT PERFECT
Choose a suitable description for each picture.
a)
b)
l) Did you enjoy the match?
2) Have you enjoyed the match?
1) What have you been doing?
2) What ... been writing my homework all evening! I didn't know it would take so
long.
FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE
6 Put each verb in brackets into either the present perfect simple or the ... FIRSTCERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE
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For, since, ago See Grammar 14 for contrast between these time expressions....