USE OF ENGLISH:

 

• The test has four sections and takes 45 minutes:

 

 

1. Part 1 - multiple choice cloze

2. Part 2 - open cloze, text with gaps

3. Part 3 - word formation

4. Part 4 - key word transformations

 

• Scoring

Score 1 point for each question in parts 1-3
Score 2 points for each question in part 4

 

• How to prepare for the FCE Use of English test

 

 

 

1. The Use of English paper tests your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

2. Read as much as possible, and use a dictionary to help you learn new words

3. Use a grammar book to help you understand sentence structure

4. Read the instructions carefully before you start each section

5. Look at the example question at the beginning of each section

6. Correct spelling is necessary. Get into the habit of checking the spelling of words

 

 

 

Part 1 - multiple choice cloze

 

Choose the best word to fill the spaces.

 

A first time for everybody

 

Joe stepped onto the aeroplane and was met by one of the cabin crew who showed him to his seat. This was his first flight and he was feeling quite nervous. His hands were (1) slightly and he was breathing deeply. He walked along the (2) of the plane and found his seat. Joe had spent a lot of time (3) planning his holiday, given this was the first time he had been abroad. Sitting next to him was an 8 year-old-boy who also (4) to be quite nervous. Joe knew he was quite good (5) children, so he decided to try to calm the boy. After (6) with the boy for a few minutes, Joe produced some chocolate and gave it to him. The (7) then became quite cheerful as he explained that he loved chocolate (8) much.

The man and the boy found that they (9) well together as they chatted for the whole flight. Joe discovered that they were on the same return flight the following week, which pleased them both. When they (10) at the terminal, Joe commented about what a very (11) flight he'd had. The young boy agreed, saying that he was looking forward to (12) Joe again on the return flight.

 

 

 

Part 2 - open cloze, text with gaps

 

 

Click in the gaps and type one word in each gap.

 

The Goulburn Valley

 

The Goulburn Valley is situated in the south-east corner of the Australian continent, in the state of Victoria. Because the introduction of irrigation over a century ago, primary industry flourished, resulting in multitude of orchards market gardens. After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in cases, establishing a property of their own.

Unfortunately, the region taken a turn for the worse over the past decade. The irrigation water that was plentiful has now been rationed, and many farmers have been forced the land. The main source of water from the Goulburn River, with several reservoirs located along its stretch to the mighty Murray River. Dam capacities have fallen to dangerous levels, resulting in some farmers having inadequate supply of irrigation water.

the recent hardships, some farmers have continued to eke an existence out of the land. Many have become ingenious, devising new ways to utilize water plus finding special niches to service the ever-changing urban needs. Perhaps the Goulburn Valley can return to its prosperous times .

 

 

 

 

Part 3 - word formation

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

 

 

Agriculture in Australia

 

Traditionally, Australia was for producing wheat and

FAME

wool, but times have changed in years, with many

RECENTLY

farmers to be more diverse in their

ELECT

crop and livestock range. It is now quite common to see farms

 

with more exotic fruit and vegetables. Farmers are to

LIKE

sell their produce locally nowadays, but rather to the factories in

 

the cities. As a result, farms are now large-scale

PRODUCE

where thousands of tonnes of crops are

CULTIVATE

Another aspect that is different nowadays is . In the

IRRIGATE

past, farmers would just flood the fields but now it is common to see

 

sprinkler everywhere. This means that more water

SYSTEMATIC

is , which has been helpful with the drought that

CONSERVATION

has severely impacted the of the farms in the

MAJOR

states of the country.

SOUTH

Hopefully, the the farmers have shown in recent

CREATE

times will continue.

 

 

 

 

Part 4 - key word transformations

 

 

There are 15 questions in this quiz.

 

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.

 

Do not change the word given.

 

You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

 

 

1.   You must do exactly what the teacher tells you.

carry

You must   instructions exactly.

 

2.   So that Susan would be fit for the skiing, she went to the gym three times a week.

order

Susan went to the gym three times a week   fit for the skiing.

 

3.   It's not worth inviting her to the party. She will never come.

point

There   in inviting her to the party. She will never come.

 

4.   She had to finish her homework before she went out.

until

She had to stay in   her homework.

5.   Jo had not expected the film to be so good.

better

The film   had expected.

 

6.   If Patrick does not arrange some more lessons, he will never pass his driving test.

does

Patrick will never pass his driving test   some more lessons.

 

7.   'Do you know the way to the Italian restaurant?' Julie asked Maria.

where

Julie asked Maria   the Italian restaurant was.

 

8.   They decided to advertise their house on the internet.

put

They decided   their house on the internet.

 

9.   The family went skiing a month ago.

month

It   the family went skiing.

 

10.   The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill.

called

They   because the professor was ill.

11.   Steve is interested in learning how to design web sites.

like

Steve   how to design web sites.

 

12.   Due to the heavy rain, the children weren't allowed to go outside at lunchtime.

let

Due to the heavy rain, the teachers wouldn't   outside at lunchtime.

 

13.   'Did you go to the tennis tournament on Saturday?' David asked me.

been

David wanted to know   the tennis tournament on Saturday.

 

14.   Unfortunately this television set has a mark on the screen.

there

Unfortunately   the screen of this televsion set.

 

15.   John never takes any notice of what his children say.

attention

John never   what his children say.