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Reading and Use of English, Part 1
Question 1 of 5
Thousands of volunteers part in the city's first litter-picking marathon last weekend.
Fill in the lozenge for the word that fits the gap, just like on the exam answer sheet.
The whole exam, drawn to scale
Four papers, five scores. Each bar is as long as the paper takes. Click one to start.
- Reading & Use of English7 parts, 52 questions1 h 15 min
- Writing2 tasks1 h 20 min
- Listening4 parts, 30 questions≈ 40 min
- Speaking4 parts, with a partner14 min
What you need to pass: an overall score of 160 on the Cambridge English Scale for a B2 certificate (Grade C). 180 or more gets Grade A at C1 level. Estimate your score
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Exam-style sets for every Reading, Use of English and Listening part, marked the moment you finish, with an explanation for every answer.
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- 160: Grade CScore calculatorTurn practice-test marks into an estimated Cambridge English Scale score and grade.
- 172 / 140–190 wordsWriting checkerWord count, paragraphs and linking words, checked as you type.
- Week 1 of 12Study plannerYour exam date in, a printable week-by-week plan out.
- give upPhrasal verb trainerSpaced repetition that brings back the verbs you keep forgetting.
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Study advice from our teachers
All articles- B2 First mistakes: 12 to avoid in every paperThe B2 First mistakes that quietly cost marks in Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and a simple fix for each one before exam day.
- FCE preparation tips: how to study smarter for B2 FirstPractical FCE preparation tips from a teacher: learn the format, balance the four papers, review your mistakes properly and build a weekly routine.
- How to prepare for FCE in one month: a realistic 4-week planFour weeks until your B2 First? A realistic one-month plan: learn the format, target your weakest paper, practise strategies and finish with timed tests.