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Each gap corresponds to a word. The stems of the missing words are given beside the text and must be changed to form the missing word.\u003Cbr>Six separate questions, each with a l ead-in sentence and a gapped second sentence to be completed in three to six words, one of which is a given ‘key’word.\u003Cbr>A text followed by six 4-option multiple-choice questions.\u003Cbr>Four short texts, followed by four cross-text multiple-matching questions.\u003Cbr>A text from which six paragraphs have been removed and placed in jumbled order, together with an additional paragraph, after the text.\u003Cbr>A text or several short texts, preceded by\u003Cbr>10 multiple-matching questions. | Candidates are expected to be able to: demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge and control of the language system by completing a number of tasks at text and sentence level; demonstrate a variety of reading skills including understanding of specific information, text organisation features, implication, tone and text structure. |\n| WRITING\u003Cbr>1 hr 30 mins | Part 1\u003Cbr>Part 2 | One compulsory question.\u003Cbr>Candidates choose one task from a choice of three questions. | Candidates are expected to write an essay in response to a proposition to discuss, and accompanying text.\u003Cbr>Candidates are expected to be able to write nonspecialised text types such as a letter, a report, a review or a proposal. |\n| LISTENING\u003Cbr>Approx. 40 mins | Part 1\u003Cbr>Part 2\u003Cbr>Part 3\u003Cbr>Part 4 | Three short extracts or exchanges between interacting speakers. There are two multiplechoice questions for each extract.\u003Cbr>A monologue with a sentence-completion task which has eight items.\u003Cbr>A text involving interacting speakers, with six multiple-choice questions.\u003Cbr>Five short, themed monologues, with 10 multiple-matching questions. | Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of feeling, attitude, detail, opinion, purpose, agreement, gist. |\n| SPEAKING\u003Cbr>15 mins (for pairs) | Part 1\u003Cbr>Part 2\u003Cbr>Part 3\u003Cbr>Part 4 | A short conversation between the interlocutorand each candidate (spoken questions) .\u003Cbr>An individual ‘long turn’ for each candidate, followed by a response from the second candidate (visual and written stimuli, with spoken instructions) .\u003Cbr>A two-way conversation between the candidates (written stimuli, with spoken instructions) .\u003Cbr>A discussion on topics related to Part 3 (spoken questions) . | Candidates are expected to be able to respond to questions and to interact in conversational English. |\n\nCONTENTS  \n\n| Preface\u003Cbr>This booklet contains specifications and sample papers for the revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination, also known as Certificate in Advanced English. The revised version of the exam will be introduced for the first time in January 2015. | Further information on the examination will be issued in the form of:\u003Cbr>• a comprehensive Cambridge English: Advanced Handbook for Teachers containing an additional set of sample papers\u003Cbr>• an extensive programme of webinars, seminars and conference presentations. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | If you need any further copies of this booklet, please email [marketingresources@cambridgeenglish.org](marketingresources@cambridgeenglish.org) | |\n\nContents  \nIntroduction 2  \nThe purpose of the revision project 2  \nThe process of the project 2  \nKey changes – at a glance 2  \nAbout Cambridge English Language Assessment 2  \nThe world’s most valuable range of English qualifications 3  \nKey features","cbCaiq3hBeGUYNp8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq3hBeGUYNp8","pdf",4743028,47,"English","# Introduction\n## The purpose of the revision project\n## The process of the project\n## Key changes – at a glance\n## Exam content and processing\n# Reading and Use of English\n## General description\n## Structure and tasks\n## Sample paper\n## Answer key\n# Writing\n## General description\n## Structure and tasks\n## Task types in the Writing paper\n## Sample paper\n## Assessment of Writing\n## Sample scripts with examiner comments\n# Listening\n## General description\n## Structure and tasks\n## Sample paper\n## Answer key\n# Speaking\n## General description\n## Structure and tasks\n## Sample paper\n## Assessment of Speaking","[{\"question\":\"When will the revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam be introduced?\",\"answer\":\"The revised version is introduced for the first time in January 2015, as stated in the booklet introduction.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the Reading and Use of English paper assess?\",\"answer\":\"It assesses candidates’ ability to apply language system knowledge and control through text- and sentence-level tasks, including reading skills such as understanding specific information, organisation features, implication, tone, and structure.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of tasks are included in the Writing paper?\",\"answer\":\"The Writing paper includes one compulsory question and requires candidates to choose one task from a choice of three, with expectations to write an essay responding to a proposition and to produce non-specialised text types such as a letter, report, review, or proposal.\"}]","CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: ADVANCED SPECIFICATIONS AND SAMPLE PAPERS - Introduction - January 2015 | PDF",1790931020,118]