Cae Writing

1. Which option is NOT a possible writing in the exam?

• Article

• Report

• Informal letter

• Review

1. 2. How long do you have to complete the Writing Paper?

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 1 hour 45 minutes

3. How many words do you have to write for each writing?

• 140-190

• 200-250

• 220-260

• 220-240

4. Writing Part 1 is always an essay.

• False

• True

5. Can you use the opinions from the notes in the essay question?

• Yes, you can copy them into your writing.

• Yes, but you have to change the words.

• Yes, it's obligatory.

• No, you have to come up with your own ideas.

6. Which criteria is NOT used to evaluate the writing?

• Content

• Language

• Organisation

• Interest

7. Which descriptor is for a 5 in Language?

• Uses a range of simple and some complex grammatical forms with a good degree of control.

• Uses a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis, appropriately.

• Uses a range of simple and complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility.

• Uses a wide range of simple and complex grammatical forms with full control, flexibility and sophistication.

8. Do you need to use linking words to get a 5 in Organisation?

• No, you should avoid them.

• No, unless they are really good formal ones.

• Yes, lots of them.

• Yes, but it's not the only factor.

9. Almost any topic can come up in the writing exam.

• True

• False

10. Advanced topics tend to be more abstract and involve a detailed element.

• True

• False