This document certifies that Asela Hewapathirana received a Grade B on the First Certificate in English (FCE) examination in June 2007 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The FCE is an English proficiency exam at Level B2 administered by the University of Cambridge. It is recognized for employment purposes and by higher education institutions. A Grade B indicates the test taker can operate independently and express themselves on a variety of topics.

1. UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE
E SOL Examinations
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Level 1 Certificate in English (ESOL).
This is to certify that
ASELA HEWAPATHIRANA
has been awarded
Grade B
in the
First Certificate in English
Council of Europe Level 82
Date of Examination JUNE 2007
Place of Entry COLOMBO
Reference Number 076LK0010020
Accreditation Number 10U2A32|S
*This level refers to the UK National Qualifications Framework
Date of lssue 06/08/07
Certificate Number 0018551 '154
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Qualifications and
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2. FrRST CERTTFTCATE tN ENGLTSH (FCE)
University of Cambridge ESOL (part of UCLES) provides examinations in English for speakers of other languages.
FCE is a general proficiency examination at Level 82 in the Council of Europe Common European Framework. lt is at
Level 1 in the UK National Qualifications Framework, as specified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (eCA).
FCE has widespread recognition in commerce and industry, e.g. for public contact or secretarial work in banking, airlines,
catering, etc. lt is also recognised as fulfilling English language entry requirements by many higher education institutions and
corporate bodies across the world.
The examination has five papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening, Speaking.
Performance in FCE is indicated as follows:
Grade A (Very good)
Grade B (Good)
Grade C (Pass)
Successful performance in FCE indicates that candidates can operate independently, with the capacity to achieve most
goals and express themselves on a range of topics.
The Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) has developed a framework which covers six levels of language
proficiency aligned to the Council of Europe Common European Framework. Research carried out by ALTE has shown
what language learners can typically do at each level.
The table below gives some examples at FCE level of typical general ability plus ability in each of the skill areas and in a
range of contexts.
Typical abilities Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing
Overall general CAN follow a talk on a familiar topic.
ability
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide
range of topics.
CAN scan texts for relevant information.
CAN make notes while someone is talking or
write a letter including non-standard requests
Social & Tourist CAN ask for clarification and furiher
explanation, and is likely to understand the
answer.
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide
range of topics.
CAN read the media for information quickly
and with good understanding.
CAN express opinions and give reasons.
CAN ask for factual information and
understand the answer.
CAN express her/his own opinion, and presenl
arguments to a limited extent.
CAN understand the general meaning of non-
routine letters and understand most of the
content.
CAN write a simple report of a factual nature
and begin to evaluate, advise etc.
Study CAN answer predictable or factual questigns
CAN check that all inskuctions are
understood.
CAN make simple notes that are of
reasonable use for essay or revision
purposes, capturing most important poinis.
CAN present arguments, using a limited range
of expression (vocabulary, grammatical
structures).
Any alteration to this certificate renders it invalld and use of an altered certificate could constitute a criminal offence.
lf there is any doubt about the details recorded on the certificate, contact the local Cambridge ESOL centre for advice on
verification procedures.
A f symbol next to the candidate's grade indicates that the candidate was exempt from satisfying the full range of
assessment obiectives in the examination.