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Reading & Use of English· 7 parts

Writing· 2 parts

Listening· 4 parts

What examiners assess

Gist and speaker attitude.

Step-by-step

  1. 1.Use the pause to read the question and options.
  2. 2.Predict vocabulary you might hear.
  3. 3.The right answer is usually paraphrased — distractors repeat exact words.

Common mistakes

  • Picking the option with the same words.
  • Answering before the speaker finishes.

Speaking· 4 parts