Example: confidence

Cambridge English First - 國立臺灣大學

UCLES 2014 CE/2388/4Y04 Cambridge EnglishFirstHandbook for Teachers1 Cambridge ENGLISH7 First HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERSCONTENTSP refaceThis handbook is for teachers who are preparing candidates for Cambridge English : First , also known as First Certificate in English (FCE). The introduction gives an overview of the exam and its place within the range of Cambridge English exams . This is followed by a focus on each paper and includes content, advice on preparation and example you need further copies of this handbook, please email Cambridge English Language Assessment 2 The world s most valuable range of English qualifications 2 Key features of Cambridge English exams 2 Proven quality 2 Cambridge English : First an overview 3 Who is the exam for?

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH7 FIRST HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS 1 CONTENTS Preface This handbook is for teachers who are preparing candidates for Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE). The introduction gives an overview of the exam and its place within the range of Cambridge English exams.

Tags:

  Exams, English, Cambridge, Cambridge english, Exam cambridge english

Information

Domain:

Source:

Link to this page:

Please notify us if you found a problem with this document:

Other abuse

Transcription of Cambridge English First - 國立臺灣大學

1 UCLES 2014 CE/2388/4Y04 Cambridge EnglishFirstHandbook for Teachers1 Cambridge ENGLISH7 First HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERSCONTENTSP refaceThis handbook is for teachers who are preparing candidates for Cambridge English : First , also known as First Certificate in English (FCE). The introduction gives an overview of the exam and its place within the range of Cambridge English exams . This is followed by a focus on each paper and includes content, advice on preparation and example you need further copies of this handbook, please email Cambridge English Language Assessment 2 The world s most valuable range of English qualifications 2 Key features of Cambridge English exams 2 Proven quality 2 Cambridge English : First an overview 3 Who is the exam for?

2 3 Who recognises the exam? 3 What level is the exam? 3 Exam content and processing 3A thorough test of all areas of language ability 3 International English 4 Marks and results 4 Certificates 4 Exam support 5 Support for teachers 5 Support for

3 Candidates 5 Reading and Use of English 7 General description 7 Structure and tasks 7 The seven parts of the Reading and Use of English paper 8 Preparation 9 Sample paper 1 12 Answer key 18 Sample paper 2 19 Answer key 25 Candidate answer sheet 26 Writing 27 General description 27 Structure and tasks 27 The two parts of the Writing paper 28 Preparation 28 Sample paper 1

4 31 Assessment of Writing 32 Sample scripts with examiner comments 36 Sample paper 2 42 Sample scripts with examiner comments 43 Candidate answer sheet 49 Listening 51 General description 51 Structure and tasks 51 The four parts of the Listening paper 52 Preparation 52 Sample paper 1 54 Answer key 61 Sample paper 2 62 Answer key 69 Candidate answer sheet 70 Speaking

5 71 General description 71 Structure and tasks 71 The four parts of the Speaking test 72 Preparation 72 Sample paper 1 75 Sample paper 2 78 Assessment of Speaking 81 Cambridge English : First glossary 86 Contents2 Cambridge ENGLISH7 First HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERSABOUT Cambridge English LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTA bout Cambridge English Language AssessmentCambridge English : First is developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of are one of three major exam boards which form the Cambridge Assessment Group ( Cambridge Assessment).

6 More than 8 million Cambridge Assessment exams are taken in over 160 countries around the world every International ExaminationsThe world s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year oldsCambridge Assessment: the trading name for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) Cambridge English Language Assessment Provider of the world s most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English OCR: Oxford Cambridge and RSA ExaminationsOne of the UK s leading providers of qualificationsDepartments of the UniversityDepartments (exam boards)One of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United KingdomOxford Cambridge and RSAThe world s most valuable range of English qualificationsCambridge English Language Assessment offers the world s leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English .

7 Over 4 million people take our exams each year in 130 countries. We offer assessments across the full spectrum of language ability. We provide examinations for general communication, for professional and academic purposes, and also specialist legal and financial English qualifications. All of our exams are aligned to the principles and approach of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To find out more about Cambridge English exams and the CEFR, go to addition to our own programmes of world-leading research, we work closely with professional bodies, industry professionals and governments to ensure that our exams remain fair and relevant to candidates of all backgrounds and to a wide range of stakeholders. Key features of Cambridge English examsCambridge English exams : are based on realistic tasks and situations so that preparing for their exam gives learners real-life language skills accurately and consistently test all four language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as knowledge of language structure and its use encourage positive learning experiences, and seek to achieve a positive impact on teaching wherever possible are as fair as possible to all candidates, whatever their national, ethnic and linguistic background, gender or qualityOur commitment to providing exams of the highest possible quality is underpinned by an extensive programme of research and evaluation, and by continuous monitoring of the marking and grading of all Cambridge English exams .

8 Of particular importance are the rigorous procedures which are used in the production and pretesting of question papers. All our systems and processes for designing, developing and delivering exams and assessment services are certified as meeting the internationally recognised ISO9001:2008 standard for quality management and are designed around five essential principles: Validity are our exams an authentic test of real-life English ?Reliability do our exams behave consistently and fairly?Impact does our assessment have a positive effect on teaching and learning?Practicality does our assessment meet learners needs within available resources?Quality how we plan, deliver and check that we provide excellence in all of these these qualities are brought together is outlined in our publication Principles of Good Practice, which can be downloaded free from ENGLISH7 First HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERSCAMBRIDGE English : First AN OVERVIEWC ambridge English : First an overviewCambridge English : First was originally offered in 1939 and is a qualification at upper-intermediate level that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world.

9 Regular updating has allowed the examination to keep pace with changes in language teaching and testing while ensuring the exam remains reliable, relevant and user friendly for candidates. A major revision took place in 2008, and the exam has been comprehensively revised again for 2015. Candidates can choose to take Cambridge English : First as either a paper-based or a computer-based is the exam for? Cambridge English : First is aimed at learners who want to: start working in an English -speaking environment study at an upper intermediate level, such as foundation or pathway courses live independently in an English -speaking recognises the exam? Cambridge English : First is a truly international exam, recognised by thousands of employers as a qualification in upper-intermediate English . Overall, Cambridge English exams are recognised by 15,000 institutions and employers.

10 It is also accepted by a wide range of educational institutions for study purposes. The exam has been accredited by Ofqual, the statutory regulatory authority for external qualifications in England and its counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland. It meets the UK Home Office language requirements for Tier 1, 2, 4 and Spouse visa applications*.*All information accurate as of January 2014. Check the latest requirements at more information about recognition go to level is the exam? Cambridge English : First is targeted at Level B2 on the CEFR scale. Level B2 is required in everyday written and spoken situations and achieving a certificate at this level proves that a candidate is becoming skilled in can candidates do at Level B2?The Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) has carried out research to determine what language learners can typically do at each CEFR level.


Related search queries