C2 Proficiency (CPE)

C2 Proficiency is the highest-level Cambridge English qualification, showing that you have mastered English to an exceptional level.

Reading and Use of English

Part 12 tests

Multiple-choice cloze

Choose the correct word for each gap (8 questions)

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Part 21 test

Open cloze

Write one word for each gap (8 questions)

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Part 31 test

Word formation

Transform words to fill gaps (8 questions)

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Part 41 test

Key word transformations

Complete sentences using a key word (6 questions)

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Part 51 test

Multiple choice

Answer questions about a long text (6 questions)

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Part 61 test

Gapped text

Insert missing paragraphs into a text (7 questions)

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Part 71 test

Multiple matching

Match questions to sections of text (10 questions)

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Writing

Part 11 test

Essay

Summarise and evaluate two texts in an essay (240-280 words)

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Part 21 test

Article/Letter/Report/Review

Choose and write one task (280-320 words)

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Listening

Part 1Practice tests coming soon!

Multiple choice

Listen to three short extracts and answer questions (6 questions)

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Sentence completion

Complete sentences from a monologue (9 questions)

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Multiple choice

Listen to a conversation and answer questions (5 questions)

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Multiple matching

Match speakers to statements in two tasks (10 questions)

Speaking

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Interview

Answer questions about yourself and express opinions (2 minutes)

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Collaborative task

React to pictures and discuss with partner (4 minutes)

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Long turn and discussion

Individual long turn, partner comment, and joint discussion (10 minutes)