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EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR THE

CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT IN
MODERN LANGUAGES

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Candidate No.

EN-C1
Name (BLOCK CAPITALS)

SAMPLE TEST
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Level C1

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Complete the boxes in the top left-hand corner of this page.

Write both compositions in this test booklet, there is space for notes on the last page.
Try to solve both tasks.
Write clearly.
Write with a blue or black pen.
Pay attention to spelling, grammar and other characteristics of the written language.
A monolingual or bilingual printed dictionary may be used.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
This test contains two parts. Both tasks have to be written.
The Consortium will not be responsible for any additional information given
by the invigilator.
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European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages

European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (WRITING) C1

Writing
Part 1
A survey is conducted in your country about working/studying abroad. Write an essay (ca. 300 words)
and mention the following:

what (purpose, aim) motivates people in your country to go and live abroad
what age groups typically travel and to what countries
how do you think the experiences gained abroad influence the career opportunities of
those who come back home
how do you think the situation of working/studying abroad will develop in the future

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European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (WRITING) C1

Writing
Part 2
According to an internet site, schools in the 22nd century might be digital/virtual. Education will mainly
be performed with the help of electronic communication. Write a blog post (ca. 300 words) and speak
about the following:

in your opinion how you can study on your own (readings, homework)
what subjects are possible/impossible to study this way (why)
how the teacher-student / student-student relationships could change
what other consequences this future education form may entail

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