FCE Mock Exam: B2 Reading & Use of English Test
An FCE Mock Exam for the Cambridge B2 First Reading and Use of English paper is a timed practice test replicating the official 7-part, 52-question format within a 75-minute limit. Taking a practice test measures your score on the Cambridge English Scale (160–179) and pinpoints specific grammar and vocabulary gaps before exam day.
Key Takeaways
- Official Format: 7 parts, 52 total questions, strictly timed at 75 minutes.
- Pass Mark: Requires a minimum score of 160 on the Cambridge Scale (Grade C).
- Skills Evaluated: Parts 1–4 test Use of English (grammar, vocabulary, transformations); Parts 5–7 test Reading comprehension.
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Interactive B2 First (FCE) Practice Test
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Cambridge B2 First Reading & Use of English Breakdown
| Part | Task Type | Qs | Primary Skill Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Multiple Choice Cloze | 8 | Idioms, phrasal verbs, collocations |
| Part 2 | Open Cloze | 8 | Prepositions, articles, auxiliary verbs |
| Part 3 | Word Formation | 8 | Prefixes, suffixes, grammatical categories |
| Part 4 | Key Word Transformation | 6 | Advanced grammar, passives, conditionals |
| Part 5 | Multiple Choice | 6 | Detailed reading, opinion, tone |
| Part 6 | Gapped Text | 6 | Text cohesion, paragraph logic |
| Part 7 | Multiple Matching | 10 | Specific information, fast scanning |
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How to Calculate Your FCE Mock Exam Score
Convert your raw score out of 52 questions directly into the official Cambridge English Scale:
- 180–190 (Grade A): Demonstrates C1 Advanced level mastery.
- 173–179 (Grade B): Strong B2 Pass.
- 160–172 (Grade C): Official B2 Pass threshold.
- 140–159 (Level B1): Below pass mark; indicates need for focused grammar review.
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