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Test languages - Test your English level

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Test languages - Test your English level

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Test Languages is a test for students of English and other languages. The test is very simple. You only mark the words which you know very well.

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Developed by the University of Cambridge, Write & Improve is a FREE tool that helps every learner to improve their English writing.

Choose from hundreds of tasks at all levels and start writing, or create your own tasks

Submit your writing and get a result linked to the international standard, the CEFR

Get automatic feedback on where your writing may need improvement

Make changes and check again to improve your writing

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Write & Improve is a free service for learners of English to practise their written English. Submit your written work and receive feedback in seconds, covering spelling, vocabulary, grammar and general style.

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Exam practice (and answers and feedback)

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Exam practice (and answers and feedback)

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Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Difficulty level: B2 /Upper Intermediate
The First Certificate in English is the most important of the Cambridge exams.

What is the Cambridge First test like?
The test has four sections:

Paper-based or computer-based exams
You can do the B2 First (FCE) exam on a computer or on paper.

FCE A grade pass is accepted for entry to some universities

B2 / Upper intermediate. Click here to see a comparison of FCE scores with other exams.

Where do I take the test?
Arrange with your closest test centre.

When can I take the test?
The B2 First (FCE) test can be taken in March, April May, June, August, October, November and December.

How much does it cost to take B2 First (FCE)?
Fees are set by test centres. Expect to pay around €200 euros.

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Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) - about the exam

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Cambridge First - information about this upper intermediate level (B2) exam and links to free practice exercises.

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Exercise 1

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences below.

Review of verb tenses B1-B2 - summary table

Present perfect simple or continuous?

Situations that started in the past and still continue

We can use either the present perfect simple or continuous for situations that started in the past and still continue. But we must use the present perfect simple with stative verbs, and we normally use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs (although the present perfect simple is also possible.)

We use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs for situations that started in the past and still continue when we want to emphasise how long the situation has lasted.

Finished and unfinished situations

We use the present perfect simple for finished actions in the past, and the present perfect continuous for situations (happening from the past till now) that may or may not have finished.

I've been watching the series you recommended. I'll tell you about it when I finish watching it.

Actions with present results

We can use both present perfect simple or continuous for recent actions with a present result, but we use the present perfect simple when the present results come from having finished the action, and we use the present perfect continuous when the present results come from the process of performing the action (which may or may not have finished).
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Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences below. Situations that started in the past and still continue We can use either the present perfect simple or continuous for situations that started in the past and still continue.

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Exercise 2

Choose the correct options to complete the text.

-ed/-ing adjectives

Participial adjectives can be distinguished by their endings, either -ed or -ing. They come from verbs and they are called participial adjectives because they have the same endings as verb participles.

Original verbs

Many verbs that we can use to express feelings or emotion can be turned into adjectives.

-ed adjectives

-ed adjectives are used to describe how people feel. They cannot be used with things, because things have no emotions.

-ing adjectives

-ing adjectives are used to talk about the things or people that produce those feelings in people.

Note that a few of these adjectives don't have an -ing ending; they have an irregular form: offended ⇒ offensive (NOT offending) ; stressed ⇒ stressful (NOT stressing); delighted ⇒ delightful; impressed ⇒ impressive; scared ⇒ scary.

The following are some of the most common verbs expressing feelings and emotions and their present and past participial forms.

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Participles as adjectives (-ed / -ing adjectives) - Page 2 of 3 - Test English

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Choose the correct options to complete the text. Participial adjectives can be distinguished by their endings, either -ed or -ing. They come from verbs and they are called participial adjectives because they have the same endings as verb participles. Original verbs Many verbs that we can use to express feelings or emotion can be turned into adjectives.

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State and Action Verbs

Simple or Continuous?

Remember, state verbs are never used in their continuous form. However, a temporary action in progress now, or a repeated temporary action should use a continuous verb form.

Sorry - this exercise uses Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support Javascript or you have it turned off. To use this page, change to a Javascript friendly browser, or turn it on!

Choose the best verb form to complete these sentences.

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This section provides exercises on different aspects of English vocabulary at an intermediate level. There are a wide variety of tests focusing on topics that frequently come up in the exam and which FCE students may have to write about or speak, for example: education, entertainment and media, daily life, places and buildings, health, medicine, shopping, travel and holidays, and so on.

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Vocabulary for First Certificate (FCE) EnglishRevealed

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Present simple and present continuous review activity

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Present simple and present continuous review activity

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B2 Grammar lessons and exercises - Test English

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Pre-advanced grammar lessons and exercises to help you prepare your B2 English exam.

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Test 3 (Peach coloured) Listening part 1

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Test 3 (Peach coloured) Listening part 2

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Test 3 (Peach coloured) Listening part 3

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Test 3 (Peach coloured) Listening part 3

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Test 3 (Peach coloured) Listening part 4

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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries | Find definitions, translations, and grammar explanations at Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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The largest and most trusted free online dictionary for learners of British and American English with definitions, pictures, example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, word origins, audio pronunciation, and more. Look up the meanings of words, abbreviations, phrases, and idioms in our free English Dictionary.

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FCE Exam practice (First Certificate)
Reading and Use of English

From January 2015, the FCE reading and use of English exams will be combined to make a single exam. Parts 1-4 are very similar to the old Use of English paper, and parts 5-7 are reading texts, again very similar to the previous reading exam (see the Cambridge FCE website for details and some official practice).

As before, one of the best things you can do to prepare is lots and lots of reading - books, magazines, blogs - anything to give you a 'feel' for the language.

What's involved in the different parts of the exam?

Essential FCE grammar

Vocabulary: Word Formation

Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs

Don't get too stressed about phrasal verbs. They are useful, but if you look at past exam papers you'll see that there are only usually 2 or 3 questions with these.

Vocabulary: Expressions

Vocabulary: Collocations

If you are doing the exam in the next few months, you should really be looking at past papers too. There are lots of books which can help you with this.

Click on the books to explore these and other FCE books on Amazon (and to give me a small commission if you decide to buy anything!)

This page is still under construction, so keep checking for more activities.

Are you a teacher? There isn't much for you about the FCE (first certificate in English) exam on my site yet, but you can find a conversation activity with 40 part 1 speaking questions here: FCE speaking game (part 1). There will be more to come later.

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From January 2015, the FCE reading and use of English exams will be combined to make a single exam. Parts 1-4 are very similar to the old Use of English paper, and parts 5-7 are reading texts, again very similar to the previous reading exam (see the Cambridge FCE website for details and some official practice).

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The use of connectors is essential in the organisation of our speech and writing. It is important to understand a couple of things before we take a closer look at individual differences between cohesive devises.

the difference between connectives and conjunctions. Many cohesive devices can be used as both a connective or conjunction, depending on how they are used.

Connective = joins two separate sentences

Conjunction = joins two clauses in a single sentence

Simple Ways to Improve your Written English
Language learners must be very clear on the functions of connectors so that they can use them effectively (note that some connectors can have several meanings)

And, also, as well, in addition, besides, above all

Such as, for example, like, for instance, as follows:

Also, furthermore, moreover, above all, not only... but also

Otherwise, in other words, then, in that case

Firstly, secondly, thirdly, lastly, next, after, to start with, to finish,

However, but, although, whereas, despite, in spite of, even though, though

Similarly, equally, likewise, in the same way

So, therefore, as a result, because of this, consequently, thus, hence, in that case

In conclusion, to sum up, in brief, therefore, to summarise, to finish off, on balance, in a nutshell, all in all, in the end

Obviously, clearly, naturally, of course, surely, after all

However
´However´ can be used to begin a sentence but it MUST be followed by a comma, after the comma we put the sentence.
However, he didn´t arrive on time for the meeting.
However can also be used as a conjunctive adverb, it shows contrast:

´However´ can be used to join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence.
He is very busy, however, he will find time to go to the meeting. But
But is used to connect two dependent clauses. You MUST use a comma before it
He said no more, but expressed his resignation to the outcome of the situation.
Although
Although is normally used at the beginning of a sentence. But it MUST be followed by a full clause
Although he works very hard, he isn´t very productive He isn´t very productive although he works very hard Though
Though can go at the befinning or end of a sentence and has the same meaning an although.
Though he works very hard, he isn´t very productive He isnt very productive, he works very hard though Whereas
Whereas has a similar meaning to on the other hand. We use it after a comma.
I love eating healthily, whereas my brother eats loads of junk food. Despite/in spite of
Despite is always followed by a noun or the genund form of the verb (present participle). It has the same meaning as in spite of or although
Despite the weather, the BBQ will go ahead Despite it raining, the BBQ will go ahead
( NEGATIVE) Despite it not being sunny, the BBQ will go ahead
Also
´Also´ is to show similarity or something in common. We normally use it in positive sentences and has a similar meaning to and or in addition
He is academic. He also likes doing sport at weekends. He is very clever. He is also very active. Too
´Too´is to show similarity or something in common. We normally use it in positive sentences and has the same meaning as also
I went to the cinema. He went to the cinema yesterday too. Because
Because introduces clauses of cause and reason. It connects a main clause with a subordinate clause. Synonyms of because can be since and as.
Everyone went out to the bar because it was my birthday. Because it was my birthday, we went out to the bar. Because of
We use ´because of´ plus a noun or the gerund form of the verb. It is a phrase that means as a result of
Because of the cost, we didn´t sign up for the course. Due to
We use ´due to´plus a noun or the gerund form of the verb. It means because of
Due to his nastiness, we didn´t like him Due to not having time, we dind´t study a lot On account of
´On account of´introduces the explanation or reason for something, it means because of or be the reason for
He didn´t get the job on account of his lack of creativity. So
We use so as a subordinating conjunction to introduce clauses of result or decision and has the same meaning as thus, hence or therefore
You made the correct decision, so we will go along with the idea Therefore
Therefore has a very similar meaning to so, it must be used between a semi-colon and a comma.
My dad supports Aston Villa; therefore, I support them too Furthermore
Furthermore has a similar meaning to in addition. We use it at the beginning of sentences.
Furthermore, it is easier to learn phrasal verbs this way. Moreover
Moreover is the same as in addition or furthermore. But it is used after a semi colon (;)
He didn´t really prepare for the exam well; moreover, he arrived late on the day and missed the first exercise. Nevertheless
Nevertheless is a synonym of however. You need to use it at the beginning of a sentence
I didn't like what she was telling me. Nevertheless, I accepted her decision. Otherwise
Otherwise has a similar meaning to or else. But it can also be different or differently
We should go out this evening, otherwise we will not get to see Sam on his birthday.
It means differently here:
I think that it is the greatest group of all time, but my father thinks otherwise. Passive ways of improving the use of connectors can include:

reading frequently

listening

watching TV with subtitles

To practice connectives, why not look at our grammar exercises
GRAMMAR STRUTURES - FREE STUDY MATERIAL IN PDF
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The use of connectors is essential in the organisation of our speech and writing. It is important to understand a couple of things before we take a closer look at individual differences between cohesive devises. the difference between connectives and conjunctions. Many cohesive devices can be used as both a connective or conjunction, depending on how they are used.

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Cambridge First Certificate in English Examination - Free Test Prep Materials | ESL Lounge

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Free test preparation materials for Cambridge FCE First Certificate in English examination. Materials for Use of English and Reading papers. 2008 revised exam.