First Certificate in English (FCE) 2 Practice Test

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• There were as _____ as 200 people at a poorly attended match.
• Why is practicing with exam-style papers beneficial?
• She was about to phone her boss and admit that she ______ not thought of anything.
• Complete the sentence: However, _________ this tradition...
• It's very difficult to concentrate ___ prepositions! Which word completes the sentence?
• Which writing genres are commonly required in Task 2?
• Which word completes the sentence: She ____ great difficulty getting her new passport because the office was shut?
• Which devices are specifically mentioned as containing gold components?
• Which characteristic contributes to the overall quality of a Writing response?
• There wasn't very much interest ____ the idea. Which word completes the sentence?
• Complete the sentence: The pot was then left _________ five minutes before the tea was poured into cups, and milk and sugar were added last.
• Which word completes the sentence: She ____ great difficulty getting her new passport because the office was shut?
• The plan faced a major obstacle, ______ it could still succeed.
• Task 1 in Writing is typically what type of writing?
• Neil is providing us ______ a lot of practice.
• Coherence and Cohesion in Writing primarily involve what?
• Michael Taylor came up ___ the idea of walking around the world after a trekking holiday in the Himalaya.
• Which method best improves pronunciation for the Speaking test?
• Which list correctly names the four papers that compose the FCE exam?
• they've got me working ___ a slave! It's not fair!
• In the USA, for example, ________ men fought over gold before, families can now spend a happy and enjoyable day searching for the precious metal.
• In an Open Cloze task, you must supply what?
• Why is planning your writing before Task 2 important?
• What does the pair/role-play in the Speaking test assess?
• Which writing technique helps a reader follow the progression of ideas most clearly?
• Which method is recommended to assess progress during preparation?
• Which statement best describes the impact of having a wide vocabulary in Speaking?
• Gold is used in instruments to enable astronauts to travel into space. Which purpose does this illustrate?
• How should you approach Word Formation practice for the Use of English?
• In the sentence 'I don't like driving long distances - I prefer to go __ air.', which preposition completes it?
• After one night without sleep, what happens to concentration?
• In the sentence 'Teachers spend a large part of ___ working day preparing lessons.', which possessive determiner completes it?
• My cousin rang her boss and told _____ that she thought it would make a great slogan.
• The energy saved by sleeping eight hours is approximately what?
• What is the primary purpose of using a rubric after practice tests?
• How does time-bound practice improve Listening performance?
• I have a meeting __ Edinburgh
• So why ________ we need to sleep?
• And, of course, it can be used almost anywhere ________ of money.
• Do not apply for the job at the zoo unless you are good _____ animals!
• In the Use of English section, roughly what does it test?
• What is a hallmark of a high-scoring Writing response?
• Complete the sentence: Nowadays things _________ changed.
• I'm so excited ____ my brother. He just got a new job!
• Many acts are performing at Sonar, ____ as the Pet Shop Boys and Modeselektor.
• Which linguistic process is primarily tested in Word Formation tasks?
• I can't ____ used to the lifestyle here - everyone is so busy!
• Which option expresses the purpose of linking devices in writing?
• The presentation will be held ____ Monday morning.
• He warned her _______ if she didn't think of something in the next twenty-four hours, there would be trouble.
• My plane stopped __ Barcelona
• What leisure trend has developed around gold?
• When practising Listening, what should you aim to do with your notes?
• One way to understand the role of sleep is to look at ________ happens if we don't get it.
• Which option describes the proportion of cups made with tea bags in Britain according to the text?
• There is ___ little time before the exam!
• Complete the sentence: Throughout history, people have searched for gold. ________ this precious metal has not always been...
• ...enable astronauts to travel ________ space.
• Vilanova's been working ___ a coach for many years.
• What kind of topics are commonly used in the Speaking test?
• In the Speaking test, what is the role of the concluding interaction?
• Which feature refers to how clearly you pronounce words so that listeners understand you?
• ______ you are ready, you can start.
• I have been __ the computer since this morning.
• Which part of the Speaking test involves discussing with another candidate?
• Complete the sentence: These days, over 75% of the cups of tea drunk in Britain _________ made with tea bags.
• In the sentence 'I was impressed____subways my first time in Europe,' the missing word is a preposition. Which part of speech is it?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical Task 2 Writing format?
• In the sentence 'When you're driving, concentrate __ the road!', which preposition completes it?
• In what year did tea bags originate according to the passage?
• The answer ________ that no one knows.
• Which feature is a typical part of a good Speaking performance?
• In Speaking, why is turn-taking important?
• What is a practical note-taking strategy during Listening to capture numbers and dates?
• What is a direct benefit of practicing with native models for pronunciation?
• Which Writing Task 2 is NOT typically required?
• In the Speaking paper, how do candidates interact with the examiner?
• But _________ first thought of putting tea leaves into small bags?
• Which description best characterize the British attitude toward tea making in the text?
• Real Madrid's Pepe is famous ____ kicking people.
• What is the typical layout of the Speaking test in terms of interaction?
• I don't work at home, ___ a rule. Which word completes the sentence?
• She apologized ____ the mistake quietly.
• The twins looked very similar, but one was clearly ______ the other.
• After a week, my cousin had not _____ able to think of any good slogans.
• Kilian Jornet is very talented ____ running on mountains.
• In the sentence 'It's very difficult to concentrate ___ prepositions!', the missing word is which part of speech?
• How should you expand your vocabulary for FCE topics?
• But now the focus has changed and ________ huge leisure industry has developed around it.
• It seems that for most people, gold still has ______ power to excite and thrill.
• I am very puzzled ____ this Use of English question.
• I have a feeling this band will take ___ after their first real concert.
• It was ____ a terrible day that we stayed indoors.
• How many writing tasks are there in the FCE Writing paper, and what are their general purposes?
• What is an effective approach to build confidence for the Speaking test?
• I'm keen _____ playing with my daughter in the park. Which word completes the sentence?
• How can you demonstrate a wide vocabulary in the Speaking test?
• In the Listening paper, what kinds of formats are commonly included?
• Which feature relates to how you interact with others when speaking?
• In the sentence about the holiday, which time expression indicates that the action happened after the holiday?
• In the phrase 'There were as few as 200 people', which word indicates a relatively small number?
• Complete the sentence: By 1935 most were being bought for use _________ home.
• What is a typical benefit of practising pronunciation drills for the Speaking test?
• In the typical Speaking test sequence, which stage follows the interview?
• Complete the sentence: It wasn't long _________ tea bags started to become popular in countries outside America.
• Which energy-saving strategy can improve Reading speed?
• What does Word Formation typically assess?
• Which action was part of the teapot procedure described?
• Which word completes the phrase: 'take ___ after their first real concert' ?
• The first aircraft were small, noisy __ very uncomfortable.
• What is the role of paraphrase in Writing tasks?
• In reality, the energy saved by sleeping for eight hours is minimal - about ________ same as that obtained from eating a piece of toast.
• Three weeks ___ I returned from my holiday, I received something interesting in the post.
• Why is it important to practise under timed conditions?
• What is the main difference between Reading for gist and Reading for detail?
• Her boss had ordered _____ to think up a new slogan for a very important client.
• What is the key purpose of aligning Writing Task 1 and Task 2?
• He finally became tired of running _____ her.
• In the Speaking paper, how many parts are there and who participates?
• After which point should you measure strengths and weaknesses?
• What strategy helps with the Use of English part to answer efficiently?
• It seems that ________ is no set amount of time that everyone needs to sleep each night.
• Which statement best summarizes the shift described in the text regarding tea preparation?
• Which technique is advised to minimize anxiety on exam day?
• After five minutes, what was poured into the cups?
• Which ability best describes speaking smoothly and without frequent pauses?
• What should you do if you don’t understand a listening option in a question?
• How are responses typically graded in the Writing paper?
• Which word completes the sentence: The Emperor Napolean got by on four hours of sleep a night, and the scientist Thomas Edison claimed it was ________ waste of time.
• What is the typical sequence of tasks in the Speaking test?
• I will call the police ______ you pay me for what you have taken! Which word completes the sentence?
• Lack of sleep affects which cognitive functions?
• I don't like driving long distances - I prefer to go __ air.
• But the idea of the tea bag took _________.
• Why is it important to read instructions carefully on all papers?
• It's not ____ cheap, but high quality too.
• What is the main objective of the Reading and Use of English paper?
• What are the four skills primarily assessed across the FCE?
• The companies profits fell ___ a new record low of 2%. Which word completes the sentence?
• He accused her _____ having copied another very famous advertising campaign in which the same slogan had been used.
• What type of writing task is often required in Task 2 of the Writing paper?
• In the sentence 'The first aircraft were small, noisy __ very uncomfortable', which word connects the two clauses?
• The sentence 'I'm very fond ___ my grandmother' expresses affection toward which family member?
• There is absolutely ___ possibilty of failure! Which word completes the sentence?
• _____ of the reasons I came to the UK was to learn English.
• He is interested _____ learning new languages.
• When you're driving, concentrate __ the road!
• Which of the following is a recommended benefit of practicing with exam-style papers?
• What is a practical way to practise keyword transformations regularly?
• Which word completes the sentence: She saw a lot of flats, but there weren't ___ that she liked.
• This precious metal has not always been associated ________ happiness.
• What is the purpose of using linking devices in Writing?
• How can you use context clues to guess meaning in Reading?
• Complete the sentence: In Britain, for _________, people held very strong views on how to make a good cup of tea.
• The boss had ordered _____ to think up a new slogan.
• What does Keyword Transformation require you to do?
• What was the initial use of tea bags mentioned in the narrative?
• Lack of sleep has serious effects ________ our brain's ability to function.
• What should you use to measure strengths and weaknesses after each practice test?
• In the sentence 'There is absolutely ___ possibilty of failure!', the missing word functions as which part of speech?
• We discussed the plan _____ the manager but decided to postpone.
• Which feature relates to working well with others during speaking?
• What tool should you use to assess progress effectively while preparing?
• Which option is NOT a direct benefit of pronunciation drills?
• Complete the sentence: Modern people live busy lives, and making the perfect cup of tea properly is _________ important than making it easily and conveniently.
• Which tactic is commonly used for listening for detail tasks in the exam?
• Disappointingly, there were only as _____ as three students in the class.
• What is a consequence of not reading exam instructions carefully?
• Teachers spend a large part of ___ working day preparing lessons.
• After each practice test, you should ...
• She should try listening _____ some of her favourite records for inspiration.
• They arrived ____ the airport after a long flight.
• Which statement best defines paraphrase in writing tasks?
• Which verb phrase means 'to conceive an idea' in the Himalaya sentence?
• For example, ________ the 1840s, thousands of people died in the USA looking for gold.
• In the Reading part, what is a common approach to improve accuracy under time pressure?
• ___ you're late, I will be angry.
• As ____ as pasta dishes, they offer a wide range of pizzas.
• What should you focus on to maximize Range and Accuracy in Writing?
• For these reasons, gold remains ________ desirable now as it ever was.
• A century ______ men fought over gold.
• It was __ hot to go out in the middle of the day.
• How does a good candidate handle 'contrasting opinions' in Speaking?
• These days, in millions of homes around the world, people make cups of tea _________ tea bags.
• Which topic would be typical for the Speaking test?
• I think you're totally wrong _____ her - she's nice!
• My research career is taking ____ because my professor asked me to write a paper for an international journal.
• In the Listening paper, what skills are tested when listening to a conversation?
• I was impressed ____ subways my first time in Europe. Which word completes the sentence?
• A large number of people gathered ____ protest.
• She went to her boss and apologised ______ being so slow.
• What is a practical tip for handling the Reading paper efficiently?
• What is a practical approach to improving pronunciation by using native speech patterns?
• What minimum number of hours did Napoleon reportedly sleep?
• The police ran _______ the thief.
• What is a good approach to annotating reading passages without wasting time?
• What historical consequence of gold seeking is described?
• Which combination of activities best supports Speaking readiness?
• It seems we must all sleep in ________ to maintain normal levels of skills.
• _____ first, nothing seemed very inspiring.
• Which is NOT a stated benefit of practicing under timed conditions?
• Which of the following is a feature of a good Speaking performance?
• Some believe that sleep gives the body a chance to recover ________ the day's activities.
• If sleeplessness continues, the part of the brain ________ controls language, memory, planning and our sense of time is affected.
• Which statement about gold is supported by the text?
• What word completes the sentence 'I'm very fond ___ my grandmother'?
• What is the value of self-checking after finishing a Writing task?
• Which word best completes 'There is ___ little time before the exam' to indicate a small amount?
• Which feature describes how easily others understand you when you speak?
• What is a common challenge in the Listening section and a method to overcome it?
• What event changed the speaker's lack of inspiration?
• How does skimming differ from scanning in Reading?
• Unlike other metals it won't discolour and it can be shaped easily into beautiful jewellery. It also has some _______ practical uses than this.
• What describes the value of topic-specific vocabulary sets?
• What is a common error to avoid in the Writing tasks?
• What should you do if you finish early on a Writing task?
• The sentence about the brain uses which word to introduce the clause 'controls language, memory, planning and our sense of time' ?
• Which strategy is recommended when approaching reading tasks to save time?
• In the Use of English part, why is knowledge of word-formation important?
• What is the purpose of 'signposting' in Writing?
• How can you prepare for the Listening paper without access to tutors?
• In ________ words, it seems...
• Nothing seemed very inspiring _____ then she heard a song called 'Simply the best'.
• In the Use of English section, how do Open Cloze and Multiple-Choice Cloze differ?
• How should you manage spelling and punctuation in the Use of English section?
• What is one outcome of focusing on clear pronunciation during speaking practice?
• My mother provides me ______ tupper boxes of food.
• What is a recommended focus when practicing Word Formation for the Use of English?
• In the sentence 'She saw a lot of flats, but there weren't ___ that she liked,' the missing word functions as which part of speech?
• Name a typical task you will encounter in the Writing paper.
• I ran __________ my boss yesterday at the market.
• In the sentence 'It's not ____ cheap, but high quality too.', which word completes it?
• It was an American, in 1919. At _________ time, the bags were mainly used by tea companies to allow customers to try the tea before buying it.
• I'm really keen ___ going to the park with my daughter.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four papers in the FCE exam?
• Why is it important to manage time effectively across all sections?
• Normal levels of skills ________ speaking.
• How can you minimize anxiety on exam day?
• Complete the sentence: There was a strict procedure which involved warming the teapot, putting one spoonful of tea for each person into the pot and then filling _________ with boiling water.
• The team worked _____ day to finish the project.
• Who did the cousin call to discuss the slogan?
• My cousin had a terrible experience _____ she was working for a big advertising agency.
• So why is gold so desirable? ________ from its market value, it has many different uses.
• Two cars ran ________ each other this morning.
• But ________ we spend a third of our lives sleeping, it seems that...
• More than a century ______, men fought over gold.
• My cousin stayed awake _____ night trying to think of a catchy slogan.
• Which is the goal of using a rubric after each practice test?
• How can you use the phrase “in my opinion” effectively in Speaking?
• They prepared a letter of apology _____ being late.
• Televisions and video players have gold components inside, and it is even used in the instruments ________ enable astronauts to travel...
• I was never very good __ skiing as a child.
• The company might lose ______ client and it would be her fault.
• What role do 'opinion phrases' play in Speaking?
• What did the boss accuse the cousin of?