FCE Example Test
Here's a sample FCE (First Certificate in English)
exam-style English test. It includes parts similar to the actual exam: Reading
and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking etc.
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FCE Practice Exam - English Test
Part 1: Reading and Use of English (75 minutes)
A. Multiple Choice Cloze (8 questions)
Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete each
sentence.
1. I’ve never seen such a beautiful ______ of mountains
before.
A) sight
B) view
C) look
D) eye
2. If I ______ you, I would take that opportunity.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) have been
3. The company is planning to ______ new staff next
month.
A) employ
B) dismiss
C) retire
D) fire
4. She’s very interested in ______ environmental
issues.
A) the
B) an
C) some
D) -
5. We couldn’t go out because it was raining ______.
A) hardly
B) hardly ever
C) hardly any
D) hardly at all
6. I need to ______ my homework before I can go out.
A) do
B) make
C) perform
D) take
7. The museum is ______ the main square, just opposite the
bank.
A) at
B) on
C) in
D) by
8. He’s very good at ______ languages.
A) learning
B) to learn
C) learns
D) learn
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B. Word Formation (8 questions)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in
brackets.
9. The movie was so ______ that I couldn’t stop laughing.
(fun)
10. They arrived very ______ because of the traffic.
(late)
11. I’m interested in ______ new hobbies. (try)
12. She gave a very ______ speech about her experiences.
(inspire)
13. The hotel staff was very ______ and helpful.
(friend)
14. It’s important to follow the ______ instructions
carefully. (perform)
15. The weather was ______ during our holiday. (change)
16. The children were ______ when they saw the surprise.
(excite)
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C. Sentence Transformation (6 questions)
Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets so that it
means the same.
17. I didn’t expect to see her at the party. (BE)
18. It’s a good idea to take a map with you. (OUGHT)
19. I don’t have enough money to buy that car. (ANY)
20. She apologized because she was late. (SORRY)
21. We’re planning to visit Spain next summer. (INTEND)
22. The teacher asked the students to hand in their
homework. (INSTRUCTED)
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Part 2: Writing (40 minutes)
Choose ONE of the following two questions:
1. Write an essay (140-190 words) on the following topic:
“The importance of learning foreign languages in today’s
world.”
2. Write a letter (140-190 words) to a friend describing a
recent holiday you had. Include details about where you went, what you did, and
your feelings about the trip.
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Part 3: Listening (30 minutes)
(Note: As an AI, I cannot provide audio, but I can describe
a typical task)
Sample task:
You will hear a conversation between two friends planning a
weekend trip. After listening, answer the following questions:
1. Where do they plan to go?
2. What activities do they want to do?
3. What problem do they mention?
(In an actual exam, you would listen to the recording and
answer the questions.)
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Part 4: Speaking (10-15 minutes)
(Sample prompts)
Part 1:
- Talk about your favorite hobby. Why do you enjoy it?
- Describe a person who is important to you.
Part 2:
- Discuss a holiday you have enjoyed. What made it
special?
- Talk about your plans for the future.
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