How does the old CAE exam compare to the new revised CAE exam format - 2015 ?
What follows is a brief
summary of the differences between the Writing sections of the old
and the new exams. Suitable for both teachers of English and future
CAE exam takers (after January 2015).
Paper 2 WRITING
In both exams the Writing
Paper lasts 1h 30 minutes and consists of two parts.There are,
however, significant differences.
PART 1
OLD EXAM
In Part 1 condidates had
input information of about 150 words. They were supposed to write a
letter, report, proposal or article. Required number of words : 180 -
220.
NEW EXAM
There is only one type of
task. Candidates have to write an ESSAY with a discursive focus. It
is based on two points from the input text. They have to explain
which of them is more important and give reasons for their opinion.
Unlike in the old format,
the number of words is the same for both tasks: 220 - 260 words.
PART 2
OLD EXAM
In the old exam candidates
had to select a task from a choice of five, which could include an
article, competition entry, essay, letter, proposal, report, review,
information sheet or a contribution to a longer piece. Question 5 was
based on set texts.
NEW EXAM
The new Part 2 consists of
three tasks, from which the candidates must choose one. It may
include any of the following: a letter / e-mail, proposal, report or
review. The number of words is 220 – 260.
Each question of the writing
paper carries equal marks.
NOTE!!! As you can see, the emphasis in the new format is on writing an ESSAY. On our site you can find numerous examples of high-grade essays on all sorts of topics. Stay tuned and look forward to our special tips on how to write a good essay (FCE and CAE).
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