b2 First - Presentation & Practice

The Cambridge English: First, formally known as First Certificate in English examination, or FCE for
short, is a qualification in English as a Foreign Language awarded by Cambridge English. The current
version of the exam was introduced in January 2015 and is sometimes referred to as the 'revised FCE'.
It is a popular exam with over 250,000 candidates per year.
FCE is one of five 'Main Suite' examinations offered by Cambridge English. The level of FCE is described
as Intermediate. The table below shows how FCE fits into the Cambridge English framework:
Cambridge English: Proficiency
Cambridge English: Advanced
Cambridge English: First
Cambridge English: Preliminary
Cambridge English: Key
Because FCE is internationally recognised, people choose to take the exam for work purposes,
study purposes or just for their own interest.
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Part Task type Focus Questions
1: Multiple Choice A text with eight gaps. Candidates Collocation, phrasal 8
Cloze choose the correct missing words by verbs, idioms, phrases
answering eight multiple-choice
questions with four options.
Watch the video tutorial
2: Open cloze A text with eight gaps. Candidates fill in Mainly grammatical 8
the missing words. items with some focus
Watch the video tutorial on vocabulary
3: Word formation A text with eight gaps. Candidates form Prefixes and suffixes, 8
the missing words from the given stem compound words
words.
4: Key word Six separate questions, each containing Vocabulary and 6
transformation a lead-in sentence, followed by a 'key grammar
word' and a second (gapped) sentence.
Candidates complete the second
sentence in two to five words, and must
include the 'key word'.
READING
5: Multiple choice A text followed by six multiple-choice understand detail, 6

questions with four options: A, B, C or D. opinion, gist, attitiude,
meaning, tone, purpose
and main ideas.
6. Gapped text A text with missing sentences; understand text 6

candidates choose the sentence order organisation (how
from a jumbled list. language achieves
cohesion and
coherence).
7. Multiple matching One or several texts with prompt understand specific 10

questions; candidates match the prompt information, detail,
to the relevant section of the text(s). opinion and attitude.
 You read a short text which has 8 gaps.
 For each gap you have to select the missing word from a choice of four (A, B, C or D).
 In the exam you transfer your answer to a special answer sheet.
 Part 1 tests your knowledge of vocabulary.
1) Synonyms
You should be able to identify the correct word from a selection of similar words that matches a particular
context or goes with another word:
Complete each sentence by choosing the best word.
work job career employment

1. Would you like to meet for a coffee after ..........?
2. He's decided to take a part-time ..........
3. The number of people in full-time .......... has risen this month.
4. If you commit a crime it will destroy your .......... .
journey trip tour ride

5. How was the bus .......... to work today?
6. She's going on a six-week .......... of Australia.
7. You won't see her until she's back from her skiing ..........
8. Can I go for a .......... on your bike?
quiz exam test trial

9. If you work hard you should pass the FCE .......... .
10. Today our teacher is giving us a short grammar .......... .
11. At the end of the lesson she'll give us a fun .......... .
12. I'm going to work for them for a .......... period.
2) Collocations
You will need to be able to identify common collocations, that is words that go together.
Choose the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence.
1 He tried to .......... her some advice but she wouldn't 3 I wonder if you could .......... me a favour and carry this
listen. box for me.
A give A make
B suggest B do
C recommend D give
D take E hold
2 Have you .......... out the invitations to the party yet? 4 Could you just stand there quietly without .......... a
A posted sound?
B sent A creating
C dispatched B doing
D delivered C causing
D making
2) Collocations
You will need to be able to identify common collocations, that is words that go together.
5 She's slowly getting .......... after the accident. 7 The recipe for vegetable soup has a number of
A better different .......... .
B over A parts
C well B components
D improved C ingredients
D elements
6 Your father looks really different in this picture but I
can .......... it's him. 8 Guess who I .......... into in the supermarket today?
A know A knocked
B identify B bumped
C tell C hit
D choose D banged
3) Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are frequently tested in Part 1 of this paper. You need to look out for missing verbs or prepositions/particles.
Choose the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence.
1 You'll be able to ....... that book out of the library. 3 She didn't say goodbye before she ....... off. She must be
A bring upset about something.
A take A switched
C move B rang
C cut
2 We have to ....... ahead if we want the party to be a
success. 4 Although it was a wonderful job offer he decided to ....... it
A plan down in the end.
B go A pass
C push B take
C turn
3) Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are frequently tested in Part 1 of this paper. You need to look out for missing verbs or prepositions/particles.
5 When I saw his awful haircut I burst ....... laughing. 7 She has decided to take ....... a new hobby.
A out A over
B into B up
C in C on
6 As time goes ....... we do more damage to the 8 Could you repeat that? I couldn't quite make ....... what
environment. you were saying.
A beyond A out
B forward B up
C by C over
4) Phrases/Expressions
There are many set expressions that you are likely to be tested on in this section.
1 After a great deal of discussion we were all .......... 3 What do you do ....... a living? I'm a computer
agreement that we should have a party. programmer.
A for A as
B at B by
C on C for
D in D of
2 Thanks for telling me about that website. I'll keep it 4 Our train's been cancelled. We'll have to listen out
.......... mind. ....... an announcement.
A in A for
B on B to
C to C about
D about D on
4) Phrases/Expressions
There are many set expressions that you are likely to be tested on in this section.
5 She isn't going to university next year. She's had a 7 If you want to buy that motorbike you'll have to take
change of ........ . .......... a loan to do it.
A attitude A down
B thoughts B on
C heart C up
D tune D out
6 There are lots of different sweets to choose from. 8 The success of the school play was thanks .......... all
Just ....... your pick. the hard work involved.
A make A to
B take B for
C do C in
D select D of
5) Linking Words
Make sure you know the difference between the common linking words used in English.
1 Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other 3 Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. .......... it
hand, you can also be expensive.
might find yourself getting homesick. A Further
A By B Addition
B In C Moreover
C On
4 Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the
2 He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating
managed to pass. A On
A Although B In
B Nevertheless C At
C Despite
5) Linking Words
Make sure you know the difference between the common linking words used in English.
5 The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. 7 She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all
As a/an .......... , more people are going to prison. her efforts to avoid him.
A effect A through
B result B spite
C outcome C despite
6 The company is making a number of changes. In other 8 The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the
.......... it seems that there are going to be a number of job second half they completely lost control of the game.
losses. A contrary
A words B contrast
B ways C context
C sayings
B2 First (FCE) Practice Test
FCE Reading and Use of English
Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning.
Example (0)
A) situation B) PLACE C) position D) site
E N V I R O N M E N T A L C O N C E R N S 1 A. although B. still C. yet D. despite
Earth is the only (0) ........ we know of in the universe that can support human 2 A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows
life, (1) ........ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western
3 A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
world (2) ........ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the
4 A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather
world's population do so (3) ........ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the very
5 A. development B. result C. reaction D. product
resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil
is (4) ........ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much 6 A. doing B. having C. taking D. making
that they will never be able to recover completely. We discharge pollutants into the 7 A. hold B. maintain C. stay D. keep
atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (5) ........ the planet's ability
8 A. last B. stand C. go D. remain
to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and
consumption are (6) ........ increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's natural
resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth,
shelter and minerals to (7) ........ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are
sensible in how we use the resources they will (8) ........ indefinitely. But if we use them
wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
FCE Reading and Use of English
Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Example: (0)
A say B TELL C speak D announce
WRI TE THE PERF ECT CRI ME NO VEL

Most people are born with the natural ability to (0) ... stories, but 1 A. queue B. list C. row D. line
only a rare few have the determination to become professional
authors, and even fewer have the joy of seeing their novels top 2 A. largest B. greatest C. highest D. prime
the (1) ... of bestselling books. Some of the world's famous crime 3 A. first B. initial C. early D. original
writers have achieved the (2) ... success of all. Who can deny the
appeal of famous detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple or 4 A. spot B. tip C. point D. mark
Hercule Poirot? Even if you haven't read the (3) ... books you will 5 A. strips B. sheets C. layers D. pieces
have seen them in films or on the TV.
If you have an ambition to become the next Agatha Christie what 6 A. complete B. do C. fill D. make
should you do? The best starting (4) ... is to read lots of examples
7 A. out B. down C. off D. from
of crime fiction written by good authors. You will need a notebook
to carry around with you or, even better, some loose (5) ... of 8 A. parts B. ingredients C. pieces D. sections
paper that you can (6) ... notes on and then file into a folder. After
all, the most everyday situation - for example, watching a woman
get (7) ... a train - may be the inspiration for your first bestseller.
Like any good recipe you have to know the main (8) ... of a
successful novel. These are: an original story, strong characters
and a memorable setting.
 You will read a short text which has 8 gaps.
 For each gap you have to add the missing word.
 Part 2 tests your knowledge of grammar.
1) Parts of Speech
The missing word is often (but not always) one of the parts of speech that are listed in the following exercise.
Match the underlined word in bold on the left with the correct part of speech on the right.
1 This is the doctor who cured my illness. auxiliary verb
2 She's suffering from a bad cold at the moment modal verb
3 I haven't seen him for ages. other
4 We could go on a picnic or we could stay indoors. preposition
5 The house was built ten years ago. article
6 Books should not be removed from the library. relative pronoun
7 That's the man I was telling you about. pronoun
8 They didn't play well enough to win. conjunction

2) Pronouns
Words like 'you', 'her', 'which' etc. are often the missing word.
2a Complete the following text by adding one word in each gap. The word is always a personal pronoun.
Paul and Anne decided to decorate the living room (a) ............ as they thought (b) ............... would be cheaper that
way. Paul went up the ladder on (c).............. own to paint the ceiling, even though Anne told (d)................ to wait till
(e)............... could help (f)............... by holding the ladder. Unfortunately, lost (g) ................ balance and the paint
went all over Anne and (h) ................. very expensive new dress.
2b The following sentences contain ONE missing relative pronoun. Write the missing word in the space.
1. I work for a company __________ makes computers.
2. Thanks for your letter, __________ arrived last week.
3. To __________ it may concern.
4. The school __________ I studied is in the local newspaper.
5. Who is that woman __________ husband we met last week?
6. That man we met at the party. Do you know __________ I mean?
7. We live in Madrid, __________ is one of my favourite cities.
8. Ten students went in for the exam, none of __________ failed.
3) Articles and Quantifiers
Articles, 'a', 'the' and quantifiers like, 'much', 'many', 'all', 'enough' etc. are
often required.
Choose the answer A, B, or C that completes each sentence.
1 The shop was very quiet and ............. people were 3 Was there ............. traffic on the roads this evening?
waiting to be served. A much
A little B many
B few C few
C none
2 I haven't got ............. plans for the weekend if you'd 4 I've tried to phone several shops but ............. of them
like to go out somewhere. were open.
A some A no
B no B none
c any C any
3) Articles and Quantifiers
Articles, 'a', 'the' and quantifiers like, 'much', 'many', 'all', 'enough' etc. are
often required.
Choose the answer A, B, or C that completes each sentence.
5 Have you got ............. money to buy a new car? 7 He's exercising a lot ............. than he used to.
A many A less
B enough B fewer
C much C least
6 I asked Sally and Kim but ... of them wanted to go 8 The doctor had two patients, ............. of whom were
out. complaining of upset stomachs.
A none A both
B either B either
C neither C all
FCE Open Cloze
Modal/Auxiliary Verbs
Read the clues and complete the crossword.

5) Conjunctions
Conjunctions (linking words) like 'but', 'and', 'yet' etc. will sometimes be the word you are looking for.
The following sentences contain a missing conjunction. Add the missing word.
1. _____________ he felt quite ill he still went to work.
2. There was heavy traffic in the city today _____________ of an accident.
3. You could come round to our house _____________ we could meet at the cinema.
4. Candidates are not permitted to leave the room _____________ they are accompanied by a member of staff.
5. You can have the job _____________ you agree to work on Saturdays.
6. There will be strong winds in the north. _____________ , the south will remain warm and sunny.
7. He came top of his group _____________ starting the course late.
8. _____________ you may be aware, I intend to retire at the end of the year.
6) Prepositions/Phrasal Verbs
Prepositions ('in', 'at', 'on' etc.) will very often be the missing word.
1 The surgeon is operating ............. the patient now. 3 Have you got any advice ............. how to go about
A at buying a new car?
B to A at
C on B on
D in C in
D for
2 There's no possibility ............. us finishing the
project by the weekend. 4 How much have you saved ............. for your
A in holiday?
B with A up
C for B in
D of C on
D about
6) Prepositions/Phrasal Verbs
Prepositions ('in', 'at', 'on' etc.) will very often be the missing word.
5 The police are looking ............. the recent series of 7 Would you be kind enough to fill ............. this
robberies in the area. application form, please.
A into A over
B on B with
C around C in
D through D up
6 I sympathise ............. your problem but I'm afraid 8 He really takes ............. his father. They're alike in so
there's nothing I can do to help. many ways.
A in A on
B for B after
C with C in
D to D over
7) Sentence Level Practice
Most of the categories covered in the previous exercises are tested below along with words that do not fit into these groups.
The following sentences contain a missing word. Write in the missing word.
1. We would have called you if we ______________ known you were in.
2. I can't put ______________ with this noise anymore. I'm going to complain.
3. Wait ______________ minute. I'll see if I've got his address.
4. He failed his exam, ______________ was a real surprise.
5. There have been many ______________ refugees crossing the border during the last two days.
6. Manchester United won the game in ______________ of the fact that they played with only 9 players.
7. This product should ______________ consumed within 3 days.
8. It was ______________ cold today we decided to stay at home.

FCE Reading and Use of English Part 2: Open Cloze
Read the following extract from a brochure giving advice on taking an examination. For questions 1-8, type the word which best fits
in each space. Use only one word in each space.
There is an example at the beginning:

Example (0) TO
EXAM TIPS
When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0)______ do everything: have breakfast but don't
drink (1)______ much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too early or you will find yourself getting more and
more nervous while you wait to start.
In the exam, calm (2)______ down by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read the exam questions carefully
and underline all of the key instruction words (3)______ indicate how the questions should be answered. If
possible start with the ones (4)______ can do easily to give you confidence. Remember what you've learnt from
practising questions and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (5)______ everyone
around you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their example.
Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (6)______ everyone else did, (7)______ you want to
frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (8)______ , remember that exams are
not designed to catch you out, but to find out what you know, what you understand and what you can do.
 You will read a short text which has 8 gaps.
 For each gap you have to use a given 'stem' word to make the correct form of the
missing word.
 Part 3 tests your knowledge of the way words are formed in English, including the
use of prefixes and suffixes, and spelling rules associated with these changes.
1) Forming nouns form verbs
This exercise focuses on people and their jobs using the most common suffixes.
Use the word in BOLD to form the noun which refers to the person who does that job.
1. A person who ACTS for a living is called an ________ .
2. A ________ is someone who earns money from writing MUSIC.
3. She didn't become famous as a ________ until her 17th NOVEL was published.
4. In Part 5 of the FCE EXAM your speaking ability will be assessed by the ________ .
5. At the end of the INTERVIEW the ________ asked if he could be shown around the company.
6. The WAITER asked the ________ if she would help him deal with a difficult customer.
7. An ________ is someone who will be able to go through your ACCOUNTS and work out how much money you have.
8. ________ to the castle are expected to come during VISITING times only.
2) Forming other nouns
This exercise looks at forming nouns from verbs, nouns and adjectives by using suffixes.
Type the correct form of the word in the box.
1. My teacher says there has been a big (IMPROVE) _________ in my English lately.
2. The recipe says you only need to add two (SPOON) _________ of salt.
3. Why did you do that? I thought you had more (INTELLIGENT) _________ than that.
4. The singer gave a brilliant (PERFORM) _________ on stage yesterday.
5. Have you seen her magazine (COLLECT) _________ ? She must have over 200 editions.
6. On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with a feeling of (SAD) _________ .
7. When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (ACCURATE) _________ and also on how fluent you are.
8. She has the (ABLE) _________ to pass the exam first time round providing she works hard.
3) Forming opposite meanings
This exercise focuses on the common prefixes and suffixes used to form opposite words.
Choose the correct prefix or suffix to form the opposite of the word in CAPITALS.
in- im- il- un- -less dis- ir-
1 When he became a teenager he wanted to be more (DEPENDENT) from his parents.
2 It was really (HONEST) of you to take that money without asking.
3 If you hadn't been so (CARE) with that book you'd still have it now.
4 My broken leg means I'll be (ABLE) to go on holiday with you.
5 In many countries it is (LEGAL) to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16.
6 He waited (PATIENTLY) for the train to arrive at the station.
7 The teacher told me it was (RESPONSIBLE) of me to set off the fire alarm.
4) Forming verbs
This exercise looks at some common suffixes used in creating verbs.
Choose from one of the endings to create a verb that completes the sentence. Pay attention to tenses and spelling!
1. He told her that he (SYMPATHY) .......... with 3. She was severely (WEAK) .......... by the long illness
her problem but couldn't do anything to help. she had.
-en -en
-ify -ify
-ize -ize
2. My belt feels a bit tight after that huge lunch. 4. There are many different ways to (CLASS) ..........
I think I'll have to (LOOSE) .......... it a little. areas of English Grammar.
-en -en
-ify -ify
-ize -ize
4) Forming verbs
This exercise looks at some common suffixes used in creating verbs.
Choose from one of the endings to create a verb that completes the sentence. Pay attention to tenses and spelling!
5. If you're really sorry for what you said you won't 7. The pain in his back (LESS) .......... as soon as he took
mind (APOLOGY).......... the medication.
-en -en
-ify -ify
-ize -ize
6. There's no need to (CRITIC) .......... my work. I'm 8. Everybody was (HORROR) .......... by the news of the
trying as hard as I can. earthquake.
-en -en
-ify -ify
-ize -ize
5) Forming adjectives and adverbs
This exercise looks at the most common adjective and adverb endings.
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb of the word in CAPITALS.
For questions 5-8 you will need to make TWO changes to the stem word.
1. Be sure to contact him if you need advice. He's a very (HELP) .......... person.
2. It was a really (ENJOY) .......... party. Thanks for inviting me.
3. He has just taken out a (MONTH) .......... subscription to the magazine.
4. She smiled (HAPPY) .......... when they offered her the new job.
5. (HOPE) .......... we'll have enough money saved to get married next year. (2 changes required)
6. In order for the medicine to work (EFFECT) .......... you must take the correct amount. (2 changes required)
7. Although our teacher is very strict in class, she is (FRIEND) .......... than you would expect. (2 changes required)
8. What a beautiful vase! That's the (LOVE) .......... present I've ever had. (2 changes required)
6) Difficult spellings
This exercise focuses on tricky spelling changes.
Choose from A or B the word with the correct spelling to complete the sentence.
1 He tried to fix his machine but it was (POSSIBLE) .......... 3 She won the bicycle race (EASY) .......... .
impossible easyly
inpossible easily
2 You don't need to wear a suit to the party. You can look 4 The weather forecast says it's going to be (RAIN) ..........
(FORMAL) .......... if you wish. today.
informal rainy
imformal rainny
6) Difficult spellings
This exercise focuses on tricky spelling changes.
Choose from A or B the word with the correct spelling to complete the sentence.
5 The body was discovered (LIE) .......... on the floor. 7 She was filled with (HAPPY) .......... when she heard the
good news.
lieing
happiness
lying
happyness
6 He told her that he was (TRUE) .......... in love with her. 8 He was the (BIG) .......... in the class.
truely biggest
truly bigest
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 3: Word Formation
For Questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the
gap. There is an example at the beginning.
Example:
(0) NATURAL
FOOD PRODUCTION
In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to live (0) ........ (NATURE) lives in what we would now term
'free-range' conditions. Such farming methods however, were not able to supply the rapidly growing (1) ........
(POPULATE) of the world and the increasing demands on food (2) ........ (CONSUME) In order to cope with this
rising demand, factory farming methods were introduced along with the (3) ........ (DEVELOP) of genetically
engineered (4) ........ (GROW) hormones, which resulted in a massive increase in food production. However,
these developments in the use of factory farming and drug (5) ........ (TREAT) have led to a widespread feeling
that animals are being caused a lot of distress and that the quality of the food itself suffers as a consequence.
Certainly, many people (6) ........ (AGREE) with the idea of keeping animals in one building for their
entire (7) ........ (EXIST) and argue that more emphasis should be given to (8) ........ (ALTERNATE) farming
methods.
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 3: Word Formation
For Questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
There is an example at the beginning.
Example:
(0) CRITICISM
DRESS CODE
UK companies have received (0) ........ (CRITIC) from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather
narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a male (1) ........
(EMPLOY) working in the post room of a large company in the United Kingdom received a (2) ........ (SUSPEND)
for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for people dealing with (3) ........
(CUSTOM) to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who work behind the scenes necessarily need
to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (4) ........ (COMPARE) between the UK and other European
nations where employers seem (5) ........ (CONCERN) about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in
the office. Their (6) ........ (ARGUE) is based on research that claims workers are far more (7) ........ (PRODUCT)
when they have the (8) ........ (FREE) to dress in a way that they feel most comfortable in.
 You will be given a complete sentence followed by a second, incomplete sentence.
 You must complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first using a word
given that must not be changed.
 There are 6 sentences in total.
 Part 4 tests your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. It is impossible to predict areas that you
could be tested on here. However, the categories listed further along appear quite often.
1) Comparative/Superlative
Structures like so/such .., er/as ... as or too/enough often appear in this exercise.
For Questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.
1. The food was so good we had to leave a tip. 3. It's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen.
SUCH SEEN
It ........................................... we had to leave a tip. I ............................................ beautiful painting.
2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. 4. This summer has been much cooler than last year.
ENOUGH COOL
I ........................................... money to buy the computer. Last summer .................................. this year.
1) Comparative/Superlative
Structures like so/such .., er/as ... as or too/enough often appear in this exercise.
5. I'm not as good at maths as you. 7. This car isn't safe enough to drive.
BETTER DANGEROUS
You ......................................... me. This car ........................................ drive.
6. The course wasn't as easy as I'd expected. 8. This exercise is easier than the last one.
MORE HARD
The course ........................................ I'd expected. This exercise ....................................... the last one.
2) Passive/Active
Changes from active to passive or passive to active are often required.
1. The examiner tells candidates the regulations at the 3. We haven't arranged a date for the wedding yet.
beginning of the exam.
BEEN
TOLD A date for the wedding .............................................. yet.
At the beginning of the exam candidates ....................................
the regulations.
2. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas? 4. They will have given him the news by now.
WAS TOLD
Do you know if ........................................ to Mr Thomas? He .............................................. the news by now.
2) Passive/Active
Changes from active to passive or passive to active are often required.
5. Experts estimate that most people now have access 7. Steve definitely didn't write that essay.
to the Internet.
WRITTEN
IS That essay ..................................................... by Steve.
.................................................. most people now have access
to the Internet.
6. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car. 8. The police have cancelled the demonstration.
HAVE HAS
I ................................................... by the garage on the corner. The demonstration ....................................................... by the
police.
3) Direct and Indirect Speech
You are sometimes asked to transform a sentence from direct speech to indirect speech or from indirect to direct speech.
1. 'What do you think of the college?' 3. 'I didn't break the window,' said the boy.
ASKED DENIED
She ......................................... of the college. The boy ..................................................... the window
2. 'I'll call you later tonight,' Keith promised. 4. 'Why don't you come this evening?’
WOULD SUGGESTED
Keith promised that ................................................ night. She ........................................................ that evening.
3) Direct and Indirect Speech
You are sometimes asked to transform a sentence from direct speech to indirect speech or from indirect to direct speech.
5. 'You look really tired,' he told her. 7. 'What's your name?' he asked.
SAID KNOW
He ....................................................... really tired. He ........................................................ what my name was.
8. 'I might be late for.' he told me.

6. 'You must do your homework tonight.’
the teacher said. INFORMED
He ........................................................ might be late.
TOLD
The teacher ...................................................... my homework.
4) Auxiliary Verbs
You will often find questions that test your knowledge of auxiliary verbs like 'will', 'have', 'must' etc.
1. I went to the office then remembered it was 3. I'm afraid you can't smoke in here.
my day off.
ALLOWED
HAVE You ............................................... in here.
I ............................................... to the office as it was
my day off.
2. Perhaps we missed the correct turning. 4. They will expect you to wear a suit for the interview.
MIGHT HAVE
We ............................................... the correct turning. You ................................................ a suit for the interview.
4) Auxiliary Verbs
You will often find questions that test your knowledge of auxiliary verbs like 'will', 'have', 'must' etc.
5. I'd see a doctor if I were you. 7. We got a table at the restaurant without a reservation.
OUGHT NEED
You .................................................. a doctor. We ................................................ book a table at the
restaurant.
6. He couldn't swim until he was in his twenties. 8. You were expected to answer all the questions
on the exam paper.
ABLE
He ................................................. until he was in his ANSWERED
twenties. You ............................................... all the questions
on the examination paper.
5) Conditionals
Any type of conditional sentence is likely to appear in this part of Paper 3.
1. I only told you because I thought you would 3. I think it would be a good idea to speak
be interested. to the manager first.
TOLD WERE
I ................................................. you if I thought you weren't If ......................................................... speak
interested. to the manager first.
2. I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food. 4. If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee.
LONG PROVIDED
I'll organise the party ....................................................... I'll make the coffee .......................................................... the
arrange the food. washing up.
5) Conditionals
Any type of conditional sentence is likely to appear in this part of Paper 3.
5. Your tired because you keep staying up late. 7. The reason I haven't got much money is because
they didn't give me promotion.
WERE
If ............................................................. to bed earlier, you POOR
wouldn't be so tired. If they had given me promotion I ................................. now.
6. You never enter competitions so you'll never 8. I've been so happy since I met you.
win anything.
MIGHT
MIGHT I ................................................................ so happy if I hadn't
If you entered competions ...................................................... met you.
something.
6) 'Unreal' Pasts
You will sometimes find sentences using 'If only ...', 'I wish ...', I'd rather ...' etc that require the use of past tenses.
1. I'd love to know how John is getting on. 3. I think taxes should be increased.
KNEW TIME
I ................................................. how John was getting on. It .................................................. increased
2. You should take an umbrella with you. 4. He behaves like the President of the company.
BETTER THOUGH
You ................................................ an umbrella with you. He acts ....................................................... the President of
the company.
6) 'Unreal' Pasts
You will sometimes find sentences using 'If only ...', 'I wish ...', I'd rather ...' etc that require the use of past tenses.
5. I regret not inviting Cathy to the party. 7. It's a pity the car is so expensive.
ONLY WISH
If ................................................... Cathy I .................................................... so expensive.
6. I'd prefer you to get home early tonight. 8. It will be better for you to come alone.
RATHER SOONER
I .................................................... home early tonight. I would ...................................................... on your own.
7) Verb Patterns
You knowledge of verb patterns such as gerund and infinitive is frequently tested.
1. It's really important that you pay the bill today. 3. Meeting John in town was really surprising.
REMEMBER EXPECT
You must ............................................ the bill today. I .....................................................
John in town.
2. I think it would be a good idea if you joined 4. In the future she became a successful business woman.
the beginner's class.
WENT
SUGGEST She ...................................................
I ................................................. the beginners class. a successful business woman.
7) Verb Patterns
You knowledge of verb patterns such as gerund and infinitive is frequently tested.
5. I'll help you with your homework. 7. Don't bother to apply for the job.
MIND POINT
I ...................................................... you with your homework. There ......................................................... for the job.
6. I hated driving on the left at first but now it's OK. 8. Were you successful in passing the exam?
USED MANAGE
I ....................................................... on the left now. Did ............................................................ the exam?
8 Phrasal Verbs
Sentences requiring phrasal verbs often appear in this section.
1. I'm really excited about the holiday. 3. Why don't you start doing a sport?
LOOKING TAKING
I ............................................ the holiday. Have you thought about .....................................................
a sport?
2. The bomb exploded early this morning 4. His parents raised him very strictly.
OFF UP
The bomb ............................................ early this morning. His parents ................................................... very strictly.
8 Phrasal Verbs
Sentences requiring phrasal verbs often appear in this section.
5. They've cancelled the wedding. 7. I've got to reduce the amount of sweets I eat.
OFF DOWN
They have ....................................................... the wedding. I must ............................................................. the number of
sweets I eat.
6. I don't think they should abolish military service. 8. My host family will let you stay with us.
AWAY UP
They shouldn't ....................................................... military My host family will .......................................................... .
service.
9) Practice
In the exam you may have to make TWO changes to the sentence, for example changing active to passive AND using a
phrasal verb.
1. (Passive + phrasal verb) 3. (Reported speech + verb change)

Thieves have burgled our house. 'I don't share your views on capital punishment' he said.
INTO AGREE
Our house ................................................. He told me ................................................ my views on capital
punishment.
2. (Passive + change from adjective to noun) 4. (Passive to active + phrasal verb)

Businesses are said to be worried about interest rates. Loans must be repaid in full.
CONCERN BACK
There ................................................ amongst businesses You ......................................................... all the money.
about interest rates.
9) Practice
In the exam you may have to make TWO changes to the sentence, for example changing active to passive AND using a
phrasal verb.
5. (Preposition x 2) 7. (Verb change + verb form)

There have been more redundancies this year than before. I don't think it's a good idea to get married too early.
NUMBER IN
There has been a rise ........................................................... I don't ............................................... too early.
redundancies this year.
6. (Noun to verb + verb change) 8. (Verb change + verb form)

I'm sorry but you must not smoke here. Did you manage to convince him?
FORBIDDEN IN
I'm afraid ..... here. Did you .................................................... him?
FCE Reading and Use of English Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation
For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. "Have you been on holiday recently, Jane?" asked Tony. 4. I'm sure it was Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
BEEN MUST
Tony asked Jane ........................................ on holiday recently. It ........................................ Ana I saw in town as I recognised
her coat.
2. I was too tired to go to the party. 5. We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our
THAT complaint.
I was ........................................ I couldn't go to the party. SEEING
We ........................................ the hotel manager to make our
complaint.
3. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy. 6. The boss wouldn't object to you going early today.
WASTE OBJECTION
It's ........................................ asking Lynda to help The boss would not ........................................ you going early
as she's really busy. today.
FCE Reading and Use of English Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation
For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Example:
I haven't seen you for years.
AGES
It's (been ages since I) saw you.
1. Because it snowed heavily during the night 4. The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
the motorway is closed. SUCH
DUE It ........................................ meal in the restaurant.
The motorway is closed ........................................ that
there was heavy snow the night before.
2. Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? 5. Do you and your brother have the same looks?
GETTING LIKE
Did you ........................................ in contact with the boss Does ........................................ you?
today?
3. I don’t care what you do. 6. That’s the garage where I left my car last week.
CONCERNED REPAIRED
As ........................................ you can do what you like. That’s where I went ........................................ last week.

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The Cambridge English: First, formally known as First Certificate in English examination, or FCE for

Cambridge English: Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced

Cambridge English: First

Cambridge English: Preliminary

Cambridge English: Key

5: Multiple choice A text followed by six multiple-choice understand detail, 6

6. Gapped text A text with missing sentences; understand text 6

7. Multiple matching One or several texts with prompt understand specific 10

work job career employment

journey trip tour ride

quiz exam test trial

Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

E N V I R O N M E N T A L C O N C E R N S 1 A. although B. still C. yet D. despite

Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

WRI TE THE PERF ECT CRI ME NO VEL

1 This is the doctor who cured my illness. auxiliary verb

2 She's suffering from a bad cold at the moment modal verb

3 I haven't seen him for ages. other

4 We could go on a picnic or we could stay indoors. preposition

5 The house was built ten years ago. article

6 Books should not be removed from the library. relative pronoun

7 That's the man I was telling you about. pronoun

8 They didn't play well enough to win. conjunction

Choose the answer A, B, or C that completes each sentence.

Choose the answer A, B, or C that completes each sentence.

Read the clues and complete the crossword.

1. _____________ he felt quite ill he still went to work.

2. There was heavy traffic in the city today _____________ of an accident.

7. He came top of his group _____________ starting the course late.

Choose the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence.

Choose the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence.

1. We would have called you if we ______________ known you were in.

3. Wait ______________ minute. I'll see if I've got his address.

4. He failed his exam, ______________ was a real surprise.

7. This product should ______________ consumed within 3 days.

8. It was ______________ cold today we decided to stay at home.

There is an example at the beginning:

1. A person who ACTS for a living is called an ________ .

2. A ________ is someone who earns money from writing MUSIC.

Type the correct form of the word in the box.

4. The singer gave a brilliant (PERFORM) _________ on stage yesterday.

in- im- il- un- -less dis- ir-

1 When he became a teenager he wanted to be more (DEPENDENT) from his parents.

2 It was really (HONEST) of you to take that money without asking.

4 My broken leg means I'll be (ABLE) to go on holiday with you.

5 In many countries it is (LEGAL) to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16.

6 He waited (PATIENTLY) for the train to arrive at the station.

2. It was a really (ENJOY) .......... party. Thanks for inviting me.

3. He has just taken out a (MONTH) .......... subscription to the magazine.

Changes from active to passive or passive to active are often required.

Changes from active to passive or passive to active are often required.

8. 'I might be late for.' he told me.

Any type of conditional sentence is likely to appear in this part of Paper 3.

Any type of conditional sentence is likely to appear in this part of Paper 3.

Sentences requiring phrasal verbs often appear in this section.

Sentences requiring phrasal verbs often appear in this section.

1. (Passive + phrasal verb) 3. (Reported speech + verb change)

b2 First - Presentation & Practice

b2 First - Presentation & Practice

b2 First - Presentation & Practice