How to Pass the Cambridge First Certificate FCE Exam



The Cambridge FCE Exam is difficult to pass at the best of times. It is set at an Upper-Intermediate level of English, or B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and comes in the form of five separate papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. Here are some invaluable hints about how you can succeed in the first paper, Reading, to help you get that all important grade.

Paper 1 - Reading: The reading paper is one hour long and is composed of three sections, each one examining different areas of understanding. Your time should be divided equally between each of the three sections and not weighted towards any one text as they are each of equal difficulty and value. However, it is important to note that each correct answer in the first two sections is worth two points where as the third section