FCE and FCE for Schools 2012

KET/KETfS
PET/PETfS
FCE/FCEfS
CAE
CPE
BEC P
BEC V
BEC H
ILEC/ICFE
TKT
Delta
FCE and FCE for Schools 2012
FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH – TIMINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET
You must have a copy of this booklet and the current Exam Day Booklet in each exam room holding an FCE or
FCE for Schools exam.
Throughout this booklet, ‘You’ means the centre and/or the Centre Exams Manager on behalf of the centre or
any supervisor or invigilator who needs to carry out these tasks. As required in your Centre Agreement, you are
responsible for ensuring these and any other instructions from Cambridge ESOL are followed.
Examination timing and sequence
You must run the papers in the order listed below and on the date shown in the relevant calendar on
CentreNet. There is no exception to the examination date, sequence of papers or time window.
We recommend that you give candidates a break between papers.
Time window allowed (local time) Length of paper
Paper 1: Reading Morning 1 hour
Paper 2: Writing Morning 1 hour 20 minutes
Paper 3: Use of English Must start before 13.00 45 minutes
Paper 4: Listening Start any time after Paper 3 Approximately 40 minutes
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STEP 3 – INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
You must read these instructions to candidates before they start the test. You can translate the instructions in
these boxes and on the front cover of the question paper. You are not allowed to translate or explain any other
part of the question paper.
FCE/FCE FOR SCHOOLS PAPER 1: READING – 1 hour
■ Switch off mobile phones and electronic devices and place them in the designated area if you have not done
so already.
■ Do not open the question paper until you are told to do so.
■ You must write in pencil during this exam.
■ Look at your name at the top of the answer sheet.
■ If your name is correct, sign your name using a pencil on the line just below.
■ If your name is not correct, put your hand up now.
■ If your name is not printed, write your name in English letters, centre number and candidate number on the
answer sheet.
■ Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
■ Answer all the questions. The answer sheet has spaces for 40 answers, but you only need to complete the
first 30.
■ Write your answers on the answer sheet.
■ You must write your answers against the correct number on the answer sheet, especially if you have missed
out any questions.
■ Do not write anything except answers on the answer sheet.
■ Do not write over the black lines or black blocks printed on the answer sheet.
■ Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
■ You can write on the question paper, but you must copy your answers to the answer sheet within the time
limit. I will give you a reminder 10 minutes and 5 minutes before the end of the exam.
■ This exam lasts for 1 hour. You are not allowed to leave the exam room permanently within the first 40
minutes or the final 10 minutes.
■ You must stop writing when told to do so.
■ At the end of the test you must hand in both the question paper and the answer sheet.
■ Are there any questions?
Allow a few minutes for questions about the instructions.
■ Open your question papers and begin.
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FCE/FCE FOR SCHOOLS PAPER 2: WRITING – 1 hour 20 minutes
■ Switch off mobile phones and electronic devices and place them in the designated area if you have not done
so already.
■ Do not open the question paper until you are told to do so.
■ You must write in pen during this exam.
■ Write your name in English letters, centre number and candidate number in the spaces on the question
paper.
■ Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
■ You must answer two questions: the Part 1 question and one question from Part 2.
■ Your answers must follow exactly the instructions given.
■ The Part 1 question should be between 120 and 150 words, and the Part 2 question should be between 120
and 180 words.
■ You must write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper, within the grey lines.
■ You can make changes, but make sure that your work is easy to read.
■ Do not write on the bar codes.
■ Write the number of the question you choose for Part 2 in the box provided.
■ This test lasts for 1 hour 20 minutes. You are not allowed to leave the exam room permanently within the
first hour or the final 10 minutes.
■ You must stop writing when told to do so.
■ At the end of the test you must hand in the question paper, as well as any notes you have made on rough
paper. The notes will be destroyed.
■ Are there any questions?
Allow a few minutes for questions about the instructions.
■ Open your question papers and begin.
FCE/FCE FOR SCHOOLS PAPER 3: USE OF ENGLISH – 45 minutes
■ Switch off mobile phones and electronic devices and place them in the designated area if you have not done
so already.
■ Do not open the question paper until you are told to do so.
■ You must write in pencil during this exam.
■ Look at your name at the top of the answer sheet.
■ If your name is correct, sign your name using a pencil on the line just below.
■ If your name is not correct, put your hand up now.
■ If your name is not printed, write your name in English letters, centre number and candidate number on the
answer sheet.
■ Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
■ Write your answers on the answer sheet.
■ You must write your answers against the correct number on the answer sheet, especially if you have missed
out any questions.
■ Do not write anything except answers on the answer sheet.
■ Do not write over the black lines or black blocks printed on the answer sheet.
■ Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
■ There are 42 questions on this paper. Answer all the questions.
■ For questions 13–42, you must write your answer in capital letters. For questions 13–34, write one letter in
each box.
■ You can write on the question paper, but you must copy your answers to the answer sheet within the time
limit. I will give you a reminder 10 minutes and 5 minutes before the end of the exam.
■ This test lasts for 45 minutes. You are not allowed to leave the exam room permanently within the first 25
minutes or the final 10 minutes.
■ You must stop writing when told to do so.
■ At the end of the test you must hand in both the question paper and the answer sheet.
■ Are there any questions?
Allow a few minutes for questions about the instructions.
■ Open your question papers and begin.
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KET/KETfS
PET/PETfS
FCE/FCEfS
CAE
CPE
BEC P
BEC V
BEC H
ILEC/ICFE
TKT
Delta
FCE/FCE FOR SCHOOLS PAPER 4: LISTENING – approx 40 minutes
■ Switch off mobile phones and electronic devices and place them in the designated area if you have not done
so already.
■ Do not open the question paper until you are told to do so.
■ You must write in pencil during this exam.
■ Look at your name at the top of the answer sheet.
■ If your name is correct, sign your name using a pencil on the line just below.
■ If your name is not correct, put your hand up now.
■ If your name is not printed, write your name in English letters, centre number and candidate number on the
answer sheet.
■ Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
■ Mark the test version box on the answer sheet.
■ Do not write over the black lines or black blocks on the answer sheet.
■ Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
■ There are 30 questions on this paper. Answer all the questions.
■ Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
■ You will hear each section twice.
■ While you are listening, write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
■ You will have 5 minutes at the end to copy your answers to the answer sheet.
■ This test lasts for approximately 40 minutes. You are not allowed to leave the exam room during the
Listening test.
■ You must stop writing when told to do so.
■ At the end of the test you must hand in both the question paper and the answer sheet.
■ The Listening test recording will first be tested for sound quality. The recording begins with an introduction
to the test, which also acts as a volume check.
■ Are there any questions?
Allow a few minutes for questions about the instructions.
Play the introduction and pause the CD after the introduction to check that candidates can hear clearly and to make
the necessary adjustments.
Replay the introduction if needed.
■ I will now start the CD. Open your question papers and begin.
You must now play the recording through and only stop when you hear the announcement that the test has ended.
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