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Frequently Asked Questions

Do candidates have to pass each paper in order to pass the whole examination?

If candidates make a mistake filling in their answer sheets, is this picked up by the computer?

What is the recommended timing for each part?

Do candidates have to pass each paper in order to pass the whole examination?
No. The candidates' grades are based on their overall score in all the papers.

If candidates make a mistake filling in their answer sheets, is this picked up by the computer?
If a candidate omits an answer, the computer accepts the answer sheet. If they fill in more than one lozenge, the computer rejects it. Cambridge ESOL requires question papers to be returned with the answer sheet, in case there have been problems in transferring answers from one to the other.

What is the recommended timing for each part?
There is no recommended timing as some tasks will take longer than others depending how you approach them. Candidates have different strengths and weaknesses and this will affect how long they need to spend on each part. Overall, 1 hour and 10 minutes allows candidates plenty of time to complete all the tasks.

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