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Cambridge English sample tests

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Practice with answersA2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency

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Complete sample papers for the Cambridge English Qualifications, digital and on paper, with answer keys and listening tapescripts.

Before you rely on itSample tests show the format; they are not papers anyone sat, and Cambridge publishes a note on how they differ from the live exam. Samples were confirmed at B2 First and C1 Advanced; each level has its own preparation page.

Two full sample papers for B2 First and for C1 Advanced, with the keys and tapescripts, from the people who write the real exam.Telebem editors

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Exams
A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
What you get
  • Official practice testsWritten by the exam’s own setters for practice, not sat as a real exam.
  • Answers or mark schemesKeys, mark schemes, worked solutions or sample answers.
  • Listening audioThe recordings for the listening papers.
How you get in
Free to downloadOpen to anyone, no account needed.
Subjects
Languages
Where it’s set
International
Languages
English
Formats
PDF · ZIP · Web
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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  • Access confirmed

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  • Paper opened

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