Cae Practice Tests

A set of five practice tests for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English exam, revised to take account of the requirements from December 1999. The authors' close involvement in the CAE enables students to practice exam questions which genuinely replicate the real test papers. Each reading text is taken from a different source, giving students experience in coping with a wide variety of authentic material. Photocopiable answer sheets give students the opportunity to practise transferring their answers from the test paper, reducing the risk of making mistakes under pressure. Teachers and students can also learn about the marking scheme in the With Answers edition through detailed notes and real examples of students' compositions.

Cambridge English Advanced 3 contains four tests for the Advanced exam, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). These examination papers for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the exam and to practise useful exam techniques. The Student's Book is also available in a 'without answers' edition. Audio CDs (2) containing the exam Listening material and a Student's Book with answers and downloadable Audio are available separately.

Five complete practice tests for the CAE exam.

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