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Cambridge C1 Advanced tests Reading and Use of English, Writing and Speaking through distinct tasks. These guides cover what each task asks you to do, how it is assessed, where candidates lose marks, and how to practise it.
Reading and Use of English
C1 Advanced key word transformations (Part 4): rules, marks and practice
Part 4 of Reading and Use of English: rewrite six sentences using a key word in three to six words. The word rules, the two-part mark scheme, and five practice items with keys and reasons.
C1 Advanced multiple-choice cloze (Part 1): how it works and how to practise
Reading and Use of English Part 1 gives you one text, eight gaps and four options per gap. How it is marked, how to choose between near-synonyms, and three practice texts with answer keys.
C1 Advanced open cloze (Part 2): one word per gap, with practice texts
Open cloze is Part 2 of Reading and Use of English: eight gaps, one word each, no options. What it tests, how it is marked, how to find the missing word, and three practice texts with keys.
C1 Advanced word formation (Part 3): how to choose the right form
Word formation is Part 3 of Reading and Use of English: change a given word to fit each of eight gaps. Word class, negatives, plurals, spelling, and three practice texts with keys.
Writing
C1 Advanced Writing Part 1 essay: what it asks and how to plan it
The compulsory C1 Advanced essay: 220 to 260 words, two of three points, and a judgement on which matters more. How it is marked, how to plan it, and three practice prompts from our bank.
C1 Advanced Writing Part 2: letter, email, proposal, report or review
Part 2 offers a choice of three tasks: a letter or email, proposal, report or review. How to choose, how each text type works, how it is marked, and five practice prompts from our bank.
Speaking
C1 Advanced Speaking Part 3 collaborative task: discuss and decide
Speaking Part 3 is a two-minute discussion and a one-minute decision with your partner. What examiners assess, how to build on your partner, and practice tasks. Our scoring is solo practice.
C1 Advanced Speaking Part 2 long turn: compare two photos for a minute
Speaking Part 2 gives you three photos and one minute to compare two of them. What the examiners assess, how to structure the minute, and three practice tasks. Our scoring is solo practice.
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