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Hints for the Writing Test 
Questions Hints 
Answer the task you feel 
Should I do Writing 
most confident about first. 
Task 1 before 
If Task 1 looks easier than 
Task 2? 
Task 2, do that first.
My spelling is 
weak. 
Will my spelling 
A few spelling mistakes 
should not affect your
score.
score?. 
The time lines are suggestions
What if I don't 
only but it's wise to spend 20 
keep to the 
minutes on Task 1 and 40 
recommended 
minutes on Task 2, since Task 2 
— times?
is worth more than Task 1.
Pencil is allowed but make 
Is it OK to write 
sure it is dark enough to be 
in pencil?
easily read by the
assessor.

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Hints for the Speaking Test 
Questions 
Hints 
Practise speaking as much 
How can I prepare myself 
English as possible in a 
relaxed and friendly way
. 
for the speaking
interview? 
Don't rehearse!
Ask the interviewer to 
What should I do if
repeat the question. Don't 
I don't understand 
panic. 
the interviewer? 
Ask the interviewer to 
What if I can't think 
give you a few moments 
of anything to say 
to think.
. straightaway? .
The best speaking is a 
Is it better to speak 
natural conversation. 
accurately? 
Smile and enjoy yourself. 
What if my 
pronunciation is 
Try to give your voice variety 
not very good? 
of tone to show that you are 
lively and interested. 

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LISTENING PRACTICE TESTS 
There are 3 listening practice tests 
Time allowed for each test: 30 minutes 
Before vou start 
All the dialogues and instructions for each test are on the audio 
tape. 
When you are ready to begin the test, start the tape. 
DO NOT STOP THE TAPE BEFORE THE TEST IS FINISHED. 
Photocopy the answer sheet on the next page and practise 
transferring your answers onto it. 
When you have finished each test, check your answers with the 
answer key on page 177.

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LISTENING ANSWER SHEET 
Photocopy this page to write your answers to each Listening test you practise. 
Test number: 
Enter the number 
in the boxes and 
shade the number 
in the grid. 
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Band Score Listening Total

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