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All candidates receive a Statement of Results. Candidateswhose performance ranges between CEFR Levels A2 and B2(Cambridge English Scale scores of 140–170) also receivea certificate.Distinction: Cambridge English Scale scores of 160–170Candidates sometimes show ability beyond Level B1. If acandidate achieves a Distinction in their exam, they willreceive the Preliminary English Test certificate statingthat they demonstrated ability at Level B2.Pass and Pass with Merit: Cambridge English Scalescores of 140–159If a candidate achieves a Pass or Pass with Merit in theirexam, they will receive the Preliminary English Testcertificate at Level B1.CEFR Level A2: Cambridge English Scale scores of120‑139If a candidate’s performance is below Level B1, but fallswithin Level A2, they will receive a Cambridge Englishcertificate stating that they demonstrated ability atLevel A2.Cambridge English Entry Level Certificate inESOL International (Entry 3) (Preliminary)*This is to certify thatAN EXAMPLEhas been awardedPass with Meritin thePreliminary English TestCouncil of Europe Level B1Overall Score 156Reading160Writing150Listening155Speaking158Date of Examination FEBRUARY 2016Place of EntryCAMBRIDGEReference Number15BGB9615003Accreditation Number 500/2414/0Statements of ResultsThe Statement of Results shows the candidate’s:Saul NasséChief Executive*This level refers to the UK National Qualifications FrameworkDate of issue 25/03/16Certificate number 0044441108 Score on the Cambridge English Scale for theirperformance in each of the four language skills(reading, writing, listening and speaking). Score on the Cambridge English Scale for their overallperformance in the exam. This overall score is theaverage of their scores for the four skills. Grade. This is based on the candidate’s overall score. Level on the CEFR. This is also based on theoverall score.CertificatesThe certificate shows the candidate’s: score on the Cambridge English Scale for each of thefour skills overall score on the Cambridge English Scale grade level on the CEFR level on the UK National Qualifications Framework(NQF).Special circumstancesCambridge English exams are designed to be fair to all testtakers. For more information about special circumstances,go towww.cambridgeenglish.org/helpExam supportOfficial Cambridge English exampreparation materialsTo support teachers and help learners prepare for theirexams, Cambridge English Language Assessment andCambridge University Press have developed a range ofofficial support materials including coursebooks andpractice tests. These official materials are available in bothprint and digital tudents will receive the same certificate as candidates whotake Cambridge English: Preliminary.Preliminary for Schools About the exam5

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PAPER 1:Reading and Writing1 hour 30 minsTasksNumber ofquestionsNumber ofmarks152ReadingPartTask typeWhat do candidates have to do?53-optionmultiple choiceRead five real-world notices,messages and other short texts for themain message.55MatchingMatch five descriptions of people toeight short texts on a particular topic,showing detailed comprehension.31010True/falseScan a longer factual text forspecific information.4554-optionmultiple choiceRead a longer text for detailedcomprehension, gist, inference andglobal meaning; as well as writer’sattitude, opinion and purpose.510104-option multiplechoice clozeRead a factual or narrative text andchoose the correct vocabulary andgrammatical items to complete gaps.3535 (weightedto 25)155SentencetransformationsComplete sentences to rewrite fiveoriginal sentences so that the meaningis the same, but a different structuralpattern is used. They must use no morethan three words to complete theirsentences.215Shortcommunicativemessage, e.g.postcard, email,note etc.Write between 35 and 45 words,communicating three content pointsgiven in the task.3120 (weightedto 15)Choice betweenan informal letteror a storyWrite about 100 words, answering thequestion of their choosing. Candidatesare assessed using four subscales:Content, Communicative Achievement,Organisation and ritingwriting Tasks7

Preparing learnersAdvice for teachersWe make every effort to ensure that all texts are accessible worldwide and areinteresting to young people aged between 11 and 14.Parents can getmore informationfrom the Informationfor parents pageon the CambridgeEnglish website.Writers use the grammatical syllabus and the vocabulary list when preparingtasks so they are suitable for learners at B1 level, the level of Cambridge English:Preliminary for Schools.Whenever possible, the texts used in the Reading paper are adapted fromauthentic reading texts. They may include: notices and signs (Part 1) packaging information (Part 1) notes, emails, cards, text messages, postcards (all Reading and Writing tasks) newspapers and magazines (Parts 2, 3, 4) simplified encyclopaedias and other non-fiction books (Parts 3, 5) brochures and leaflets (Parts 2, 3) websites (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).Learners can getmore informationfrom the Informationfor candidates guide.Teachers may need to adapt texts to make them suitable for B1-level learners.The vocabulary list and the language specifications can help teachers to identifysuitable language areas. The vocabulary list is updated annually.Teachers can findlesson plans andsample papers onthe CambridgeEnglish website.noticeReading Part 1Teen MagazinesQuestions 1 – 5ALook at the text in each question.What does it say?Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet.Example:0BTeens Now is a successful musicmagazine for teenagers that listswho is playing, where and whenand how to get tickets.Interviews with well-knownsingers and groups as well asdetailed biographies areincluded. It also gives its readersthe chance to send in their ownarticles.DSome leading journalists write forTeen People, a music magazineaimed at the teen market. There areinterviews with new bands as well asthe latest news on recordings, toursand festivals. A popular feature isthe annual reader’s vote for the bestnew band.The advert says the computer gameFOR SALEA is almost new and in good condition.NS Teens magazine is well-knownCfor its wildlife and environmentalB does not work on the seller’scomputer.contentbut it also has articles onthe history and culture of peoplefrom around the world. Some ofthe articlesC is only suitable for youngerplayers. are long and detailedbut the magazine is also famous forits fantastic photo-journalism.There are also letters from readersas well as maps and fact sheets.Rainforest Computer Game2–4 playersBought last monthPlayed once – worksperfectlyPhone Tom: 255324Answer:Youth World is an entertainmentmagazine full of ideas on what to do.It provides details of all the latestfilms, concerts, exhibitions andfashion shows. If you are someonewho prefers to stay in, it alsorecommends the best DVDs towatch.0ABC1Top Teens is easy to read and full ofEWhat should Peter do? colour photographs. There are arange of different sections includingoffering fashion and beautyA let Stefan know if he is thosedelayedadvice. But the majority of its pagesare devoted to interviews with thewell-knownstars of cinema,B tell Stefan which film hepopular,wants towatchmusic and sport.FThe only environmental magazinewritten by teenagers for teenagersis Young WB. Readers are invitedto send their articles andphotographs to the magazine’soffices and material is chosen forthe next issue. As well as articlesabout the natural world, themagazine also has many specialoffers and competitions.Teenplus is very different from theGaverage teen magazine that simply offersarticles on pop stars and fashion. Thisexciting new magazine informs readersA Lina would like to know if Natasha is going toabout what is happening in the worlddo her history homeworklater thisevening.throughits in-deptharticles on currentHNo journalists write forTeen Voice. Thismagazine dependscompletely on articlessent in by its teenagereaders. It gives youngpeople the opportunity topublish their creativework, such as poems orshort works of fiction orto voice their opinionson important issues.They can also writereviews of the latestmusic CDs.C wait for Stefan inside the cinema2affairs, politics and science. It alsooffers a variety of reviews on recentB Lina wants to compare thenotesshebooks,filmsandwrotemusic CDs.about the history homework with Natasha’s.C Lina hopes she can look at the informationNatasha has for the history homework.2text message8Reading and Writing Preparing learners5magazines

PAPER 1Tips for preparing learners for theReading component99 Give learners a wide range of text types to read,both authentic and adapted. For example, notes andmessages on social media websites, informationleaflets, graded readers and articles.99 Help learners practise skimming and scanning bothshorter and longer texts. Encourage learners todevelop a habit of always skimming a text first to get ageneral understanding.99 Give learners practice reading texts with unfamiliarvocabulary, learning to ignore words which are notimportant for the task.99 Encourage your learners to read instructions carefully.Ask them to highlight key words, and use examples tohelp them understand what to do.99 Give learners practice doing timed exercises and examtasks where they need to manage their own time in theReading and Writing paper. Suggest that they spendabout 50 minutes on the Reading component (leavingabout 40 minutes for the Writing component).99 Help learners think about the different ways they readtexts. For example, if they are reading an informationleaflet then ask them to find some specific information.If they are reading a message, ask them to think howthey would reply to it.99 Help your learners to work out the meaning of newwords by using the rest of the text. Encourage them notto use a dictionary for every new word.Completingthe answer sheet (paper-based test only) All answers must go on an answer sheet. Candidates should use a pencil to complete theanswer sheet. There is no additional time allowed for completingthe answer sheet: candidates must do this withinthe 1 hour 30 minutes allowed for the test. For the Reading component, candidates shade alozenge on the answer sheet to show their answer. For the Writing component, candidates write theiranswers on the correct part of the answer sheet.Completingthe computer-based test (computer-based test only) All answers are typed directly onto the computer. Candidates may take pens and pencils and a bottleof water into the exam room, but nothing else(including bags and anything electronic). Candidates should listen carefully to theinstructions which the invigilator gives and followthe instructions on the computer screen. There are no examples in the Reading component,but candidates watch a short tutorial beforethe test. There is a timer on the screen which tellscandidates how much time they have left. Candidates may make notes on paper during theexam, for example if they want to plan an answerfor the Writing component. They must leave thesenotes on their desk at the end of the exam.Reading and Writing Preparing learners9

Quick links to resourcesParents Information for parents Information for candidates hools/preparation Vocabulary list Free teaching ources-forteachers Lesson rationTeachersLanguage specifications: Page 66Topics list: Page 6810Reading and Writing Preparing learners

PAPER 1Advice by taskCandidates should practise these exam strategies regularly in class.See these tasks in full from page 18.Reading Part 1Reading Part 1Questions 1 – 5Look at the text in each question.What does it say?Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet.Example:0ww In this part, candidates have five short texts. With each text is onemultiple-choice question with three options A, B and C.The advert says the computer gameFOR SALEA is almost new and in good condition.Rainforest Computer Game2–4 playersBought last monthPlayed once – worksperfectlyPhone Tom: 255324Answer:THE TASK0ABHOW TO APPROACH THE TASKB does not work on the seller’s computer.C is only suitable for younger players.C1What should Peter do?A let Stefan know if he is delayedB tell Stefan which film he wants to watchC wait for Stefan inside the cinema2A Lina would like to know if Natasha is going todo her history homework later this evening.B Lina wants to compare the notes she wroteabout the history homework with Natasha’s.C Lina hopes she can look at the informationNatasha has for the history homework.ww Candidates should read the text and decide what situation it wouldappear in.ww They can use the visual information (layout, location etc.) to helpidentify the context.ww Next they should read the three options.ww Candidates then need to compare each option with the text beforechoosing an answer.ww Explain that it is important to read the chosen option again to checkthat the meanings match.ASSESSMENTww This part tests the candidate’s understanding of various kinds ofshort texts.2Reading Part 2Reading Part 2Questions 6 – 10The teenagers below are all looking for a magazine to read.On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight magazines for young people.Decide which magazine would be the most suitable for the following teenagers.For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.6Olaf would like to read stories that people his own age havewritten. He is also keen on music and would like somerecommendations on the best bands to listen to.THE TASKww Candidates have five short descriptions of people and have to matchthis content to five of eight short texts on a particular topic.HOW TO APPROACH THE TASKww Candidates should begin by reading the five descriptions ofthe people.7Becca wants to know more about the lives of famous peoplewho frequently appear in the news. She is also interested inclothes and would like recommendations on what to wear.8Hiro is interested in learning more about the latest internationalevents. He is also keen on the cinema and would like to readdifferent opinions on what to see.ww Candidates should then compare the description again with anypossible matches. They need to check that the text meets all therequirements of the description.9Gina is interested in geography and the natural world. Shewould also like to read articles that tell her about the lives ofpeople from other countries.ww They should avoid using one or two identical words in the descriptionand the text to choose an answer (‘word-spotting’). Instead they needto focus on the meaning of the whole text.10Chris enjoys going to concerts and wants to find out more aboutthe people in his favourite bands. He is also keen to readarticles written by other teenagers.ww Next, they need to read all eight texts carefully, underlining anymatches between these and anything in the descriptions of the people.ASSESSMENTww This part tests the candidate’s detailed comprehension offactual material.4Reading and Writing Preparing learners11

Reading Part 3Reading Part 3Questions 11 – 20Look at the sentences below about a comedy club for young people, called Comedy Kids.Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.11Comedy Kids operates a number of internationally-based clubs for young people.12Comedy Kids comedians have had as much experience working with children as with adults.13According to John Winterton, he is the first ever young people’s stand-up comedian.14John looks like most people’s idea of a typical entertainer for young people.15Comedy Kids will hold special parties at their clubs for young people if requested.16A lot of Comedy Kids comedians have the right qualities for performing at young people’sparties.17Guests at Comedy Kids parties are invited to perform if they wish.18Comedy Kids have discovered lots of good young comedians who have not been trained.19In a year’s time there’ll be more classes available for young people wanting to be comedians.20Comedy Kids prefer it if the young people who join them are already quite confident.THE TASKww There are 10 questions, which are single-sentence statements about alonger factual text.HOW TO APPROACH THE TASKww Candidates should first read the questions, which are singlesentence statements.ww Next, they need to scan the text to fin

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