The Use of English paper, which lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, consists of 5 parts.
Part 1: Open Cloze
A text containing 15 gaps. Candidates must supply the single, misssing word for each gap. The focus of this task is on both grammatical and lexical patterns. To prepare for this exercise candidates should learn grammatical and lexical 'chunks' including, for example, collocations and set expressions.
Part 2 Word Formation
A text containing 10 gaps each with a corresponding stem word. Candidates must supply the correct form of the stem word to complete the gap. This might entail the addition of a prefix or suffix, (help x unhelpful) creating a compound word (book x bookcase) or changing the spelling of the word (high x height). It is very possible that more than one change will be required. Candidates will benefit from keeping systematic records of new vocabulary.
Part 3 Gapped sentences
6 questions containing 3 sentences each with one gap. Candidates must supply the one word that is common to each gap. The word will be the same part of speech for each gap. This word will usually be part of a set expression or collocation and therefore preparation should involve learning vocabulary 'chunks'.
Part 4 Key Word Transformation
8 questions each requiring the candidate to rewrite a sentence. The question will consist of a prompt sentence followed by a second sentence with the middle words gapped. The candidate must supply the missing 3-8 words so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first. Candidates will need to develop their ability to paraphrase and could do this by recording synonymous expressions.
Part 5 Comprehension Questions and Summary Writing
4 questions based on two texts and a summary writing task of approximately 50 to 70 words. The four questions do not require full sentence answers but the summary must be written in complete, accurate sentences in the candidate's own words.
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Part 1: Open Cloze
A text containing 15 gaps. Candidates must supply the single, misssing word for each gap. The focus of this task is on both grammatical and lexical patterns. To prepare for this exercise candidates should learn grammatical and lexical 'chunks' including, for example, collocations and set expressions.
Part 2 Word Formation
A text containing 10 gaps each with a corresponding stem word. Candidates must supply the correct form of the stem word to complete the gap. This might entail the addition of a prefix or suffix, (help x unhelpful) creating a compound word (book x bookcase) or changing the spelling of the word (high x height). It is very possible that more than one change will be required. Candidates will benefit from keeping systematic records of new vocabulary.
Part 3 Gapped sentences
6 questions containing 3 sentences each with one gap. Candidates must supply the one word that is common to each gap. The word will be the same part of speech for each gap. This word will usually be part of a set expression or collocation and therefore preparation should involve learning vocabulary 'chunks'.
Part 4 Key Word Transformation
8 questions each requiring the candidate to rewrite a sentence. The question will consist of a prompt sentence followed by a second sentence with the middle words gapped. The candidate must supply the missing 3-8 words so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first. Candidates will need to develop their ability to paraphrase and could do this by recording synonymous expressions.
Part 5 Comprehension Questions and Summary Writing
4 questions based on two texts and a summary writing task of approximately 50 to 70 words. The four questions do not require full sentence answers but the summary must be written in complete, accurate sentences in the candidate's own words.
Post comments asking Angela Dias any further questions and earn a medal for your relevant particpation!
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