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Level: Advanced\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This exam is divided into four sections:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.passcambridgeexams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Estudiantes-1.jpg” title_text=”Estudiantes” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All Cambridge exams can be taken paper-based or computer-based.<\/span><\/p>\n Where can you take the C1 exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can find your closest centre\u00a0here.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Contact your closest centre, and they will assist you with exam dates and pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>How much does the exam cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n Costs can vary according to the exam centre.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”-35px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Practice each part of the exam.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Be consistent. If you have learnt British English use it in all parts of the exam. American English is also accepted. However, you cannot use both.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n There are two versions of this exam:<\/p>\n Reading and Use of English:\u00a0<\/strong>We recommend you read magazines, journals, newspapers, books (non-fiction and fiction), promotional and informational materials. Practice English grammar and vocabulary skills often.<\/p>\n Writing:\u00a0<\/strong>you will have to write two different pieces of writing. An essay in the first part and choose from a letter\/email, proposal, report or review in the second part.<\/p>\n Listening:<\/strong>\u00a0you will need to follow and understand interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations. We recommend listening to the radio (BBC Radio 4), podcasts, TED, news programs, and if you are not living in an English speaking country we recommend watching TV programs and movies in English. Remember to write down new expressions, different ways of expressing an opinion, and new words.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking part:\u00a0<\/strong>practice speaking with different people. You will have to speak with the examiner, the other candidate and on your own. We recommend taking online English lessons and practicing with your colleagues.<\/p>\n You can book your lessons\u00a0here<\/u>\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>from only 15 euros per person.\u00a0Contact us<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>if you don\u2019t know another two people who are preparing for your exam and we will help you to find your match. You will be able to practice your English and improve your speaking and listening skills.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||120px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.passcambridgeexams.com\/it\/accademia\/” button_text=”Pass the C1 ” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#FF6C2F” button_border_color=”#FF6C2F” button_border_radius=”34px” button_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” button_icon=”N||divi||400″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size=”27px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9fbff” custom_padding=”||99px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ top_divider_color=”#DBE3FF” bottom_divider_style=”waves2″ bottom_divider_color=”#DBE3FF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”77px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”|0px|12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9fbff” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n 1 hour 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n 40% of the total<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n 8 questions<\/span><\/p>\n 1 point per question<\/strong><\/p>\n – You will be given a text with eight gaps.<\/strong> Each one represents a word or phrase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – There will be four possible answers for each gap<\/strong> and you have to choose (A, B, C or D).<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.passcambridgeexams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Chica-toma-notas.jpg” title_text=”Chica-toma-notas” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px||77px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”2em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Vocabulary – idioms, collocations, nuances of meaning, verbs with prepositions, phrasal verbs, set expressions, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 8 questions<\/span><\/p>\n 1 point per question<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n – You will be given a text with some missing words.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n – You have to find out the correct word<\/strong> for each gap.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/p>\n Grammar, collocations, idioms, vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n 8 questions<\/span><\/p>\n 1 point per question<\/strong><\/p>\n – A text with eight words missing. At the end of the line is a word which you have to change correctly to complete the sentence.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/p>\n Vocabulary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 6 questions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2 points per question<\/strong><\/p>\n You will be given 6 sentences followed by a key word and a second sentence with a blank in the middle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You have to use the key word to complete the second sentence, in three to six words, so that it has the same meaning as the first one.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Grammar, collocations and vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 6 questions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2 points per question<\/strong><\/p>\n – A text with some multiple choice questions.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – You have to select\u00a0 A, B, C or D.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n – Reading paying attention to the tone, details, purpose, main idea, implication, and attitude implicit in the text.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n 4 questions<\/span><\/p>\n 2 points per question<\/strong><\/p>\n – Four short texts with multiple-choice questions. You have to read all the texts and then match each question with elements from the texts.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/p>\n – You need to understand and compare opinions and attitudes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n 6 questions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2 points per question<\/strong><\/p>\n – A text with some numbered blanks representing missing paragraphs. After the text there are some unordered paragraphs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n After reading the text and the paragraphs you have to decide in which blank space you should place each paragraph to complete the text correctly.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n – Reading and finding out specific information, details, connecting words, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – You need to be able to understand the structure and development of a text.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n 10 questions<\/p>\n 1 point per question<\/strong><\/p>\n – Several multiple matching questions followed by a text or various short texts. You have to match each question with elements of the text.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – While reading you need to pay attention to specific information, detail, attitude and opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9fbff” custom_padding=”||94px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ top_divider_color=”#DBE3FF” bottom_divider_style=”waves2″ bottom_divider_color=”#DBE3FF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”95px||0px||false|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”2em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 1 hour 30 minutes\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 20% of the total<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n You have to write between 220 – 260 words<\/strong><\/p>\n – You are given a text and you have to write an essay and include ideas from the text, paraphrasing not copying them.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n – You should be able to develop ideas as much as possible using a good range of vocabulary and structures.<\/strong> We recommend you practice different ways of giving your opinion, giving reasons, evaluating, persuading, and raising hypotheses.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.passcambridgeexams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pareja-estudiando.jpg” title_text=”Pareja-estudiando” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|20px||50px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|||20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||77px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”2em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n
Easy steps to help you get ready to pass the C1<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What is the format of the exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n
FIRST EXAM:\u00a0 Reading and Use of English<\/strong><\/h4>\n
PART 1\u00a0 –\u00a0 Multiple-choice cloze<\/strong><\/h5>\n
What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/h5>\n
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PART 2 – Open cloze<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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PART 3\u00a0 –\u00a0 Word formation<\/strong><\/h5>\n
PART 4\u00a0 – Key word transformations<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\u00a0<\/span>What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/h5>\n
PART 5\u00a0 –\u00a0 Multiple choice<\/strong><\/h5>\n
What do you need to practice?
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PART 6 \u00a0 –\u00a0 Cross-text multiple matching<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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PART 7\u00a0 –\u00a0 Gapped text<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\u00a0<\/span>What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/h5>\n
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PART 8 – Matching questions<\/strong><\/h5>\n
What do you need to practice?<\/span><\/h5>\n
SECOND EXAM: Writing<\/h4>\n
Part 1\u00a0 (Compulsory question)<\/strong><\/h4>\n