Succeed in Cambridge English: Advanced - 10 Practice Tests. New 2015 format

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Practice Tests
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Succeed in Cambridge English: Advanced - I 0 Practice Tests
Advanced 20 IS Revised Format
Paper Time Tasl< Types Test Focus
Paper I • I hour 30 min Part I -multiple-choice cloze (eight gaps) Part I -lexical/lexico-grammatical,
Reading & vocabulary, collocations, fixed phrases,
Use of idioms etc.
English • 34 questions Part 2- open cloze (eight gaps) Part 2 -grammatical/lexico-grammatical,
grammar with some focus on vocabulary
• length of texts: Part 3 -word formation (eight gaps) Part 3 -lexical/lexico-grammatical,
aboutSS0-850 focus on vocabulary, compounding
per part Part 4 -key word transformations Part 4 -grammatical/lexico-grammatical,
(six questions) grammar, vocabulary & collocations
• word count
3,000-3,500 Part 5 -text followed by six 4-option Part 5 -detail, opinion, tone, purpose,
multiple-choice questions main idea, implication, attitude, text
organisation features (exemplification,
Part 6 -four short texts, followed by comparison, reference)
four cross-text multiple-matching Part 6 - Understanding of opinion and
questions attitude; comparing and contrasting of
Part 7 -gapped text task - paragraphs opinions and attitudes across texts.
removed Part 7 -text structure, cohesion and
Part 8 -multiple matching - a text or coherence
several short texts, preceded by Part 8 - Detail, opinion, attitude,
I 0 multiple-matching questions specific information.
Part I -compulsory task: essay with a Part I - focus on evaluating, expressing
Paper 2 discursive focus (220-260 words) opinions, hypothesising, persuading
Writing • I hour 30 min Part 2 - Q.2-4 choice of one task from Part 2 - varying focuses according to
the following: task; including giving opinions,
• 2 parts • letter persuading, justifying, giving advice,
• proposal comparing
• report
• review
(220-260 words)
Part I - multiple choice; three short Part I - feeling, attitude, opinion,
Paper 4 • Approximately unrelated extracts; exchanges between purpose, function, agreement, course
Listening 40 minutes interacting speakers; two questions per of action, general gist, detail, etc.
text Part 2 -specific information, stated
• 30 questions Part 2 -sentence completion task with opinion
eight items; a monologue (could be Part 3 -attitude and opinion
introduced by a presenter) Part 4 -gist, attitude, main points,
Part 3 -6 multiple choice questions; interpreting context
a conversation between interacting
speakers
Part 4 -multiple matching task - five
short themed monologues. Two linked
tasks, requiring selection from list of
eight options - I 0 multiple-matching
questions. All texts will be heard twice.
Part I -conversation between the Part I -general i era o
Paper 5 • IS minutes interlocutor and each candidate social language
Speaking (for pairs) (spoken questions) Part 2 -organ· ·
Part 2 -individual one-minute 'long
• 4 parts turn' for each candidate with brief
response from second candidate; each
candidate is given three visual stimuli,
with questions
Part 3 -two-way conversation between
the candidates (written stimuli with
spoken instructions)
Part 4 -discussion on topics related to
Part 3 (spoken questions) greeing
Succeed in Cambridge English: Advanced - I 0 Practice Tests Contents
CONTENTS
SPEAKING SECTION Page 4
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: ADVANCED
Page 33
EXAM GUIDE
PRACTICE TEST 1 Page 49
PRACTICE TEST 2 Page 64
PRACTICE TEST 3 Page 78
PRACTICE TEST 4 Page 92
PRACTICE TEST 5 Page 106
PRACTICE TEST 6 Page 120
PRACTICE TEST 7 Page 134
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PRACTICE TEST 8 ~'-~T! .L_I Page 148
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PRACTICE TEST 9 Page 162
PRACTICE TEST 10 Page 176
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CAE Practice Test I Paper 5 - Speaking
Paper 5: SPEAKING
Time: IS minutes per pair of candidates
Candidates take the Speaking test in pairs (occasionally, where there is an uneven number of candidates, three students
may be required to take the test together). There are two examiners (an assessor and an interlocutor) and one of them
(the assessor) does not take part in the interaction but assesses your performance according to four analytical scales.
The other examiner (the interlocutor) conducts the test and tells you what you have to do. The interlocutor also gives
you a global mark for your performance in the test as a whole.
Part 1
2 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
In Part I of the Speaking test, you may be asked to talk about your interests, general experiences, studies or career, and
plans for the future. The examiner will first ask you for some general information about yourself, and then widen the scope
of the conversation to include subjects like leisure activities, studies, travel, holiday experiences and daily life. Respond
directly to the examiner's questions, avoid very short answers, and listen when your partner is speaking. You are not
required to interact with your partner in this part, but you may do so if you wish.
Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ........... and this is my colleague ......... .
And your names are? Can I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.
First of all, we'd like to know something about you.
Select one or two questions and ask candidates in turn, as appropriate.
• Where are you from?
• What do you do?
• How long have you been studying English?
• What do you enjoy most about learning English?
Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate.
Family and Friends
• How important do you think family is? ... (Why?)
• How much time do you spend with your family and what do you enjoy doing with them?
• What qualities does a close friend need to possess?
e With whom would you discuss a difficult personal situation, a family member or a close friend? ... (Why?)
Art
• What would you say your relationship with the arts is?
e Which kind of art are you most interested in? ... (Why?)
• When was the last time you visited a museum, gallery or an exhibition? What were your impressions on this visit?
• Who is your favourite artist? ... (Why?)
Travel
• Who do you prefer to travel with? ... (Why?)
• Are you more fond of long or short distance travel?
• What has been your most exciting travel experience thus far?
e Name some things that you would never leave behind you when you travel.
Sports
• Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
• What qualities do you need to possess in order to do well in a team sport?
e What do you think about extreme sports?
e What are the most popular sports in your country?
Celebrities
• What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
• Who is your favourite celebrity? ... (Why?)
• What would you be willing to sacrifice in order to be famous?
e Why do you think more and more young people nowadays long for fame and m one
CAE Practice Test I Paper 5- Speal<ing
Part 2 - long turn
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
In this part of the test you each have to speak for I minute without interruption. The examiner will give you a set of pictures and
ask you to talk about them. You may be asked to describe, compare or contrast the pictures, and to make a further comment on
them. Your partner will get a different set of pictures, but you should pay attention during your partner's turn because the
examiner will ask you to comment for about 30 seconds after your partner has finished speaking.
1 : Isolated places
Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I' m going to give each of you three pictures. I'd like you to talk about two of them on
your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question briefly about your partner's pictures.
(Candidate A), it's your turn first. Here are your pictures. They show people in isolated places.
Look at page 6, Part 2, Task I.
I'd like you to compare two of the pictures, and say how the people might be feeling and why they might be in these
situations. All right?
Candidate A: - (I minute) ...................................................................................................................................................... .
Interlocutor: Thank you.
Candidate B, which of these places looks the most isolated? ... (Why?)
Candidate B: - (approx. 30 seconds) .................................................................................................................................... .
Interlocutor: Thank you.
2: People taking a break
Interlocutor: Now, (Candidate B), here are your pictures. They show people taking a break.
I'd like you to compare two of the pictures, and say how the people might be feeling and how demanding their
activities might be. All right?
Look at page 6, Part 2, Task 2.
Candidate B: - (I minute) .................................................................................................................................................... ..
Interlocutor: Thank you.
(Candidate A), who needs a break most? ... (Why?)
Candidate A: - (approx. 30 seconds) .................................................................................................................................. ..
Interlocutor: Thank you.
Part 3 - Collaborative task
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups ofthreeJ
This part tests your ability to take part in a discussion with the other candidate and reach a decision.
Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. (3 minutes for groups of three)
Here are some things that people consider when deciding what career path they will pursue in life and a question for
you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Look at page 7, Part 3. (You have 15 seconds to look at the task).
Now, talk to each other about what people might have to consider when deciding on a career path.
Candidates A & B: - (2 minutes or 3 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor: Thank you. Now you have about a minute (2 minutes for groups of three) to decide which would be the
best career path for you.
Candidates A & B: - (I minute or 2 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor: Thank you.
Paper 5 - Speaking
Part 2 - long turn
1 : Isolated places
• How might the people be feeling?
• Why might they be in these situations?
Part 2 - Long turn
2: People taking a break
• How might t e people be feeling?
• How de m a di g ig t their activities be?
CAE Practice Test I Paper 5- Speaking
Part 3 - Collaborative task
get a university start their own
education f-..-- What might people ':----- business I'
have to consider
when deciding on a
~ career path? ~
~
work as a volunteer work abroad
to help people who to get new
are suffering experiences
~ learn a trade ~
through an
apprenticeship
~
Part 4 - Discussion
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor:
e In what ways can training change people's attitudes in the workplace?
• Some people think that school does not train young people adequately for the world of work today. Do you agree?
• Which is more important to teach people: a sense of team spirit or individual initiative? Why?
e How difficult is it for young people to find jobs nowadays in your country? Why? e What do you think?
e What can be done to create jobs for young people? • Do you agree?
e What about you?
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
CAE Practice Test 2 Paper 5 - Speaking
TEST 2
Part 2 - long turn
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of threeJ
In this part of the test you each have to speak for I minute without interruption. The examiner will give you a set of pictures
and ask you to talk about them. You may be asked to describe, compare or contrast the pictures, and to make a further com
ment on them. Your partner will get a different set of pictures, but you should pay attention during your partner's turn
because the examiner will ask you to comment for about 30 seconds after your partner has finished speaking.
1 : People and personalities
Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I' m going to give each of you three pictures. I'd like you to talk about two of them on
your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question briefly about your partner's pictures.
(Candidate A), it's your turn first. Here are your pictures. They show different people at work.
Look at page 9, Part 2, Task I.
I'd like you to compare two of the pictures, saying what sort of personalities the people in them might have and what
they might do for a living. All right?
Candidate A: - (I minute) ...................................................................................................................................................... .
Interlocutor: Thank you.
(Candidate B), which of these people is the most interesting to you? ... (Why?)
Candidate B: - (approx. 30 seconds) .................................................................................................................................... .
Interlocutor: Thank you.
2:Water
Now, (Candidate B), here are your pictures .They show different ways in which people use water.
I'd like you to compare two of the pictures and describe the different ways in which water is being used, saying why it
might be important in the lives of these people. All right?
Look at page 9, Part 2. Task 2.
Candidate B: - (I minute) ..................................................................................................................................................... .
Interlocutor: Thank you.
(Candidate A), in which picture do you think the water is most important? ... (Why?)
Candidate A: - (approx. 30 seconds) ................................................................................................................................... .
Interlocutor: Thank you.
Part 3 - Collaborative task
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
This part tests your ability to take part in a discussion with the other candidate and reach a decision.
Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. (3 minutes for groups of three)
Here are some ways in which companies market and sell their services and/or products to their customers and a
question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Look at page 10, Part 3. (You have 15 seconds to look at the task).
Now, talk to each other about what companies might have to consider when marketing and selling their products
to consumers.
Candidates A & B: -(2 minutes or 3 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor: Thank you. Now you have about a minute (2 minutes for groups of three) cec ce which would be the
least expensive way to market and sell their products to consumers.
Candidates A & B: - (I minute or 2 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor: Thank you.
CAE Practice Test 2 Paper 5 - Speal<ing
Part 2- Long turn
1 : People and personalities
• What sort of personalities might they have?
• What might they do for a living?
...
.~
Part 2 - Long turn
2: Water
• What are the different ways in which water is being used?
• Why might water be important in the lives of these people?
CAE Practice Test 2 Paper 5 - Speaking
Part 3 - Collaborative task
using the internet sponsorship of
e.g. social media ~ What might companies ~ major events
or email marketing have to consider when ,, or charities
marketing and selling
~ their products to ~
consumers?
..J"-...
attending
television or
sales conferences
radio adverts
or exhibitions
~ ~
print adverts
(magazines,
newspapers)
~
Part 4 - Discussion
5 minutes (B minutes for groups of three)
e What do you think?
• Do you agree?
Interlocutor:
e What about you?
• In what other ways can a company keep its customers happy?
• The best form of publicity for a product was once thought to be "word of mouth".
How true is this nowadays?
• Advertising campaigns persuade us to buy unnecessary things. To what extent do you agree?
e What future is there for small companies in today's world?
• How important is it for companies to be aware of environmental issues?
Thank you. That is the end of the test.