C1 Advanced - Exam Preparation Exercises
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
The following quizzes and exercises are to help you prepare for Cambridge C1 Advanced examination.
Paper One - Reading and Use of English
Part 1 - Multiple Choice Cloze
The first part of the Reading and Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is multiple choice cloze where you have to choose the correct word from four similar given words. This is a test of your vocabulary knowledge primarily, your ability to use the correct word (noun, verb, adjective) depending on context.
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Part 2 - Open Cloze
The second part of the Reading and Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is open cloze, in which you use one word to fill each space in a short text. The required words are usually grammatical, such as pronouns, articles, prepositions, auxiliary verbs and so on.
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Part 3 - Word Formation
The third part of the Reading and Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is word formation where you have to use a root such as 'able' and create an appropriate word (disable, unable, ability) to fill the gap in a text.
Part 4 - Key Word Transformations
The final part of the Reading and Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is Key Word Transformations. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. You have to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
Reading Sections
We have guides for the reading sections of the C1 Advanced exam.
Paper Two - Writing
There are two sections to the writing paper - a compulsory composition followed by one more from a choice of letter, report, proposal and review.
Paper Four - Speaking
There are four parts to the speaking paper, which takes about 15 minutes to complete. Here, you will find eight complete speaking papers with all parts included.
Best C1 Advanced Books For Students
Use of English: Ten practice tests for the Cambridge C1 Advanced | See in UK
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced Volume 1 Practice Tests Plus with key | See in UK
Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced Book with Answers and Audio | See in UK
Cambridge English Advanced 1 for Revised Exam - Student's Book with Answers: Authentic Examination Papers | See in UK
CAE Writing Masterclass (Parts 1 & 2) Cambridge English Advanced Writing | See in UK
Grammar & Vocabulary CAE & CPE Workbook With Key | See in UK
