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Anticipated grade, section breakdown, and a per-part view of every exam component — so you know exactly which exercise types to practise before exam day. Below is the report a real B2 First candidate (Anna K.) received.

Anticipated exam score report
B2 First (FCE) — Anna K.
Pre-test completed 12 April 2026 · Target exam: 18 May 2026
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Cambridge Scale score
176
Grade B · Level B2
Pass at B2 (160–190)
Readiness signal
Likely to pass
Section breakdown · Cambridge Scale
Reading
182A
Use of English
172C
Writing
168C
Listening
177B
Speaking
181A
Summary — what to focus on

Anna is above the pass threshold with strong Speaking and Reading. The main gaps are Use of English (word formation) and Writing (sentence complexity). Targeted practice on those two areas can move her to Grade A.

01
Reading insights
182Grade A
Part 5 — Multiple choice (long reading text)
5 / 6
Strong
Part 6 — Gapped text (cohesion across paragraphs)
5 / 6
Strong
Part 7 — Multiple matching (scanning across short texts)
7 / 10
Gap
Examiner observation

Strong gist comprehension and cohesion tracking. Most marks lost on Part 7 multiple matching, where parallel paraphrases between the questions and short texts were occasionally missed.

What to practise
  • 15 minutes of Part 7 multiple-matching practice daily — focus on synonym scanning.
  • Underline keyword paraphrases before matching to texts.
  • Cambridge B2 First Reading practice tests 4–6.
02
Use of English insights
172Grade C
Part 1 — Multiple-choice cloze (vocabulary in context)
7 / 8
Strong
Part 2 — Open cloze (grammar)
6 / 8
On track
Part 3 — Word formation (suffix/prefix transformation)
4 / 8
Gap
Part 4 — Key word transformations
4 / 6
On track
Examiner observation

Word formation (Part 3) is the weakest area — suffix transformations and prefix patterns are inconsistent. Key word transformations on inversion and reported-speech structures also need work.

What to practise
  • Daily word-family drills focused on -tion, -ence, -ity, -ous, -able suffixes.
  • Cambridge Use of English in Use, Units 12–15 (word-formation chapters).
  • Five key-word-transformation items per day, especially inversion structures ("Hardly had I…", "Not only…").
03
Writing insights
168Grade C
Part 1 — Compulsory Essay (140–190 words)
14 / 20
Content
3 / 5
Communicative Achievement
4 / 5
Organisation
4 / 5
Language
3 / 5
Examiner note

A clear stance with consistent paragraphing. Range of linking devices is good — "furthermore", "on the other hand" used effectively. Focus area: complex sentence accuracy. Several errors with relative clauses ("which", "who") break otherwise fluent paragraphs. Continue practising defining vs non-defining relative clauses.

Part 2 — Article (140–190 words)
13 / 20
Content
3 / 5
Communicative Achievement
4 / 5
Organisation
3 / 5
Language
3 / 5
Examiner note

Strong opening that engages the reader. Informal register is appropriately maintained throughout. Areas to develop: paragraph organisation (the second paragraph mixes two ideas), and accuracy with past perfect ("had done" vs "did"). Some lexical repetition could be replaced with more precise vocabulary.

What to practise
  • Defining vs non-defining relative clauses ("which", "who" with/without commas).
  • Past perfect accuracy in narrative tasks.
  • Rewrite three short paragraphs daily using a wider range of linking devices.
04
Listening insights
177Grade B
Part 1 — Multiple choice (8 short extracts)
7 / 8
Strong
Part 2 — Sentence completion (10 gaps)
8 / 10
Strong
Part 3 — Multiple matching (5 speakers)
4 / 5
Strong
Part 4 — Multiple choice (long interview)
6 / 7
Strong
Examiner observation

Solid all-round listening performance. Most marks lost on Part 2 sentence completion due to spelling errors on two items.

What to practise
  • Daily dictation/transcription drills for accurate spelling under Part 2 time pressure.
  • Listen-then-write activities targeting commonly-confused vowels ("ship/sheep", "back/bag").
  • Cambridge B2 First Listening practice Parts 2 and 4 once per week.
05
Speaking insights
181Grade A
Live 14-minute speaking exam with a Cambridge-certified examiner. Examiner observation per part:
Part 1 — Interview (2 min)

Confident responses to general questions about studies and free time. Range of present and past forms used accurately. Some hesitation on more abstract questions, but recovered well.

Part 2 — Individual Long Turn (4 min)

Strong content selection from the two photographs. One-minute turn sustained with clear comparison and speculation. Could push for more complex linking between ideas next time.

Part 3 — Collaborative Task (4 min)

Excellent interaction with the partner. Agreed and disagreed politely; used hedging language ("I'd say…", "It depends…"). One minor issue: occasionally cut the partner off — practise turn-taking phrases.

Part 4 — Discussion (4 min)

Extended answers with strong reasoning. Pronunciation was clear and fluent throughout, with only occasional first-language interference on consonant clusters.

What to practise
  • Turn-taking phrases for Part 3 ("What do you think?", "Sorry, can I just add…").
  • Complex linking between ideas in Part 2 long turns.
  • Light pronunciation work on consonant clusters.

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