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Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

This exam is for high-achieving individuals who want to work or study in an English-speaking environment. It is widely recognised by universities, employers, and governments as proof of advanced language ability.

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Q1. The new manager is struggling to cope with the ______ workload and is already showing signs of stress.
  • A.  weighty
  • B.  heavy
  • C.  dense
  • D.  solid
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✓ Answer: B. heavy
The standard and most natural collocation to describe a large amount of work is 'heavy workload'.
Q2. Governments are under increasing pressure to ______ the issue of single-use plastics before the environmental damage becomes irreversible.
  • A.  tackle
  • B.  manage
  • C.  attempt
  • D.  resolve
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✓ Answer: A. tackle
'Tackle an issue' is a strong and common collocation meaning to confront or deal with a difficult problem decisively.
Q3. The article was accused of libel as it contained several ___ statements that were proven to have damaged the celebrity's reputation.
  • A.  derogatory
  • B.  deprecating
  • C.  disparaging
  • D.  defamatory
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✓ Answer: D. defamatory
'Defamatory' has a specific legal meaning: damaging the good reputation of a person through slander (spoken) or libel (written). The other words mean 'insulting' but lack this specific legal weight.
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The real Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE): format

How many questions are in the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)?

The real Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE) has 92 questions and lasts 235 minutes. Our mock uses 88 questions in 220 minutes.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE) cost?

Real exam fee: 250.

How hard is it

How hard is the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)?

Difficulty: The C1 Advanced exam is a demanding step up from B2, requiring sophisticated use of English, nuanced expression, and analytical depth.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)?

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What is the pass mark for the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)?
You need 53 out of 88 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 220 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Cambridge Assessment English.