2. Who and why may need to
take exams
Admission to a foreign higher education institution;
New job;
Career opportunities;
The desire to receive an objective assessment
of knowledge;
Moving to an English-speaking country;
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3. Cambridge English exams A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First
(FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) are among the most
widely used language exams in the world.
Cambridge Assessment English certificates have an unlimited validity
period. You will never have to retake the exam - your certificate will
always be recognized by international universities, companies and
educational institutions as a clear confirmation of internationally
recognized standards of language proficiency.
What types of exams are there?
4. This is an elementary level exam that tests proficiency using basic
linguistic constructions in speaking and writing. If you use simple
texts, short phrases and can communicate in familiar situations -
drink A2 Key just for you.
The Cambridge A2 Key (KET) certificate gives you the opportunity to
work abroad in some countries (eg Denmark and the Netherlands) in
industries that do not require advanced language skills
KET
5. This exam takes place at the Intermediate level. If you can read
simple books and articles, write simple letters and communicate on
general topics, then the B1 Preliminary (PET) exam is for you.
B1 Preliminary is suitable for you if you plan to work or study abroad.
Also, this exam can become an important experience and stage of
preparation for exams of higher levels.
PET
6. PET. Exam format
Talking:
• duration 12 minutes
• paired with another candidate
• two examiners: one
communicates with you, the
other listens; both evaluate
Writing:
• duration - 45 minutes
• 2 tasks, both of which require
writing texts of at least 100
words
7. PET. Exam format
Reading:
• duration - 45 min
• 6 tasks that require
reading passages and
answering questions
Listening:
• duration - about 30 minutes
• five tasks
• in each part it is necessary to listen to
the text or texts and answer the
questions
• each task is listened to twice
8. This exam takes place at the Upper-Intermediate level. If your
knowledge of English is sufficient for everyday communication,
business and study, then B2 First (FCE) is the exam for you.
B2 First is an ideal choice if you want to study abroad or work and
pursue a career in a field that requires advanced language skills (eg:
business, medicine, engineering).
FCE
9. FCE. Exam format
Talking:
• duration of 14-16 minutes
• paired with another candidate
• 4 parts
• two examiners: one
communicates with you, the
other listens; both evaluate
Reading and grammar:
• duration - 1 hour and 15
minutes
• 7 different parts in the
form of texts and grammar
tasks
• 52 questions
10. FCE. Exam format
Listening:
• duration - about 40 minutes
• 4 parts
• in each part it is necessary to
listen to the text or texts and
answer the questions
• each part is listened to twice
Talking:
• duration of 14-16 minutes
• paired with another candidate
• 4 parts
• two examiners: one
communicates with you, the
other listens; both evaluate
11. This exam takes place at a high (Advanced) level of English
proficiency. If you are able to use complex language structures and
communicate easily and fluently in a variety of situations, the C1
Advanced (CAE) exam is for you.
CAE
12. CAE. Exam format
Talking:
• duration of 16-18 minutes
• paired with another candidate
• 4 parts
• two examiners: one
communicates with you, the
other listens; both evaluate
Reading and grammar:
• duration - 1.5 hours
• 8 different parts in the form
of texts and grammar tasks
• 56 questions
13. CAE. Exam format
Listening:
• duration - about 40 minutes
• 4 parts
• in each part it is necessary to
listen to the text or texts and
answer the questions
• each part is listened to twice
Writing:
• duration - 1.5 hours
• 2 parts, where the essay is a
mandatory task, the second
task is optional
14. CPE
"Certificate of Proficiency in English" is an exam for those who speak
English at a very high level. A candidate for this exam is able to use the
language almost at the level of a native speaker. CPE is widely
recognized in educational, scientific and industrial institutions around
the world as evidence of an exceptionally high level of English
language proficiency.
