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Preface
This handbook is for anyone who is preparing candidates for the Certificate in Advanced English examination (CAE). The introduction gives an overview of CAE and its place within Cambridge ESOL. This is followed by a focus on each paper and includes content, advice on preparation and example papers. Further information on the examination will be issued in the form of: • regular update bulletins • an extensive programme of seminars and conference presentations. If you require additional CDs or further copies of this booklet, please email: ESOLinfo@CambridgeESOL.org
Contents
Inside front cover 2 University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations CAE content and overview 2 Key features of Cambridge ESOL examinations
OVERVIEW OF CAE INTRODUCTION TO CAMBRIDGE ESOL INTRODUCTION TO CAE EXAMINATION CONTENT AND PROCESSING
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The purpose of the review project The process of the project Content of CAE The level of CAE Varieties of English Recognition Course materials Past papers and examination reports Online support General description Structure and tasks The four parts of the Reading paper Preparation Sample paper – test 1 General description Structure and tasks The two parts of the Writing paper Preparation Task types Sample paper – test 1
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Factors affecting the design of the examination Official accreditation in the UK The CAE candidature Marks and results Special circumstances Seminars for teachers Administrative information Further information Answer keys – test 1 Sample paper – test 2 Answer keys – test 2 Candidate answer sheet
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CAE SUPPORT
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READING PAPER
31 Sample paper – test 2 33 Assessment 34 Cambridge ESOL Common Scale for Writing 35 Sample scripts and mark schemes – tests 1 and 2 51 55 56 60 61 73 74 77 81 82 Sample paper – test 1 Answer keys – test 1 Sample paper – test 2 Answer keys – test 2 Candidate answer sheet Answer keys – test 1 Sample paper – test 2
This handbook is for anyone who is preparing candidates for the Certificate in Advanced English examination (CAE). The introduction gives an overview of CAE and its place within Cambridge ESOL. This is followed by a focus on each paper and includes content, advice on preparation and example papers. Further information on the examination will be issued in the form of: • regular update bulletins • an extensive programme of seminars and conference presentations. If you require additional CDs or further copies of this booklet, please email: ESOLinfo@CambridgeESOL.org
Contents
Inside front cover 2 University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations CAE content and overview 2 Key features of Cambridge ESOL examinations
OVERVIEW OF CAE INTRODUCTION TO CAMBRIDGE ESOL INTRODUCTION TO CAE EXAMINATION CONTENT AND PROCESSING
2 3 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 11 22 22 23 24 26 28
The purpose of the review project The process of the project Content of CAE The level of CAE Varieties of English Recognition Course materials Past papers and examination reports Online support General description Structure and tasks The four parts of the Reading paper Preparation Sample paper – test 1 General description Structure and tasks The two parts of the Writing paper Preparation Task types Sample paper – test 1
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Factors affecting the design of the examination Official accreditation in the UK The CAE candidature Marks and results Special circumstances Seminars for teachers Administrative information Further information Answer keys – test 1 Sample paper – test 2 Answer keys – test 2 Candidate answer sheet
4 4 4 5 6 6 6 16 16 21 21
CAE SUPPORT
1
READING PAPER
31 Sample paper – test 2 33 Assessment 34 Cambridge ESOL Common Scale for Writing 35 Sample scripts and mark schemes – tests 1 and 2 51 55 56 60 61 73 74 77 81 82 Sample paper – test 1 Answer keys – test 1 Sample paper – test 2 Answer keys – test 2 Candidate answer sheet Answer keys – test 1 Sample paper – test 2