Starting Check
Baseline snapshot across all four FCE papers
A short cross-paper baseline. Don't revise — we use the result to plan your course.
Each part below is a sample. Sit them in order, no notes.
Working from home has become a normal part of (1) ____ many people earn a living. While it gives workers (2) ____ freedom to plan their day, it can also (3) ____ harder to switch off in the evening. Most companies now expect employees (4) ____ be available online during core hours. (5) ____ matter where you work, time management remains the (6) ____ important skill. Without it, the line (7) ____ work and rest disappears, and stress (8) ____ to build up.
Two tasks. Part 1 is compulsory; choose one Part 2 option.
You have read this statement in a class discussion: 'Technology has made our daily lives easier.'
Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Each part is played twice. Transcripts visible in Teacher Mode.
You hear a man talking about a recent trip.
1. What does he say about the journey?
Extract 1 audio
Tap play to listen. Drag the timeline to jump anywhere.
You hear a woman talking about a new app.
2. How does she feel about it?
Extract 2 audio
Tap play to listen. Drag the timeline to jump anywhere.
Test in pairs of candidates; one examiner asks, one assesses.
Extend each answer with a reason or example.
Candidate A
1 min long turnCompare the two photographs showing people relaxing in different ways.
Follow-up (other candidate, 30s): Which way of relaxing would you prefer, and why?
Candidate B
1 min long turnCompare the two photographs showing people travelling.
Follow-up (other candidate, 30s): Why might these people have chosen these ways of travelling?
Examiner prompt sheet
How important are these things when choosing a job?
Now decide which two are the most important.
