Young Learners Exam Update 2018
Cấu trúc đề thi chứng chỉ Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers
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Pre A1 Starters
Paper Part What’s been updated?
Listening 1
There is a new Part 1 task. Instead of
placing objects on the picture, children will
need to match names to people. This is now
the same task as A1 Movers and A2 Flyers
Part 1, but is targeted at pre-A1 level.
Reading &
Writing
1 Now has both plural and singular nouns.
4
There is now a semi-factual text
instead of a riddle.
Speaking
All
parts
The test is now made up of four tasks.
Intro
The examiner will now ask the child
their name.
1
The new part combines the content from
old Part 1 and 2.
2
An additional question has been added.
Children are now asked ‘Tell me about...’
an object in the picture.
A1 Movers
Paper Part What’s been updated?
Listening
3
Instead of matching days of the week
and actions, children will match a list of
illustrated words or names with a set of
pictures. This is now the same task as
A2 Flyers Part 3 (but is targeted at A1 level).
5
Children no longer have to draw as part
of this question. They will now write a
word instead.
Reading &
Writing
All
parts
Across all six parts there are now 35
questions, instead of 40.
1
There are now only five questions,
instead of six.
3
There are now only six questions, instead
of seven.
5
There are now only seven questions,
instead of 10.
6
This is a new writing task. This new task
replaces the existing Part 2 task.
Speaking
Intro
The examiner will now ask the child
their name and age.
2
The story now has a title and the characters
have been given names to provide
appropriate context and support.
A2 Flyers
Paper Part What’s been updated?
Listening 5
Children will no longer be asked to draw
as part of this question; they will now
write two words instead.
Reading &
Writing
All
parts
Across all seven parts, there are now
44 questions instead of 50.
3
The word options children are asked to
select from are now placed before the text.
7
This is a new writing task. This new task
replaces the existing Part 2 task.
Speaking
Intro
The examiner will now ask the child their
name, family name and age.
3
The story now has a title and the characters
have been given names to provide
appropriate context and support.
At a glance – what’s new?
2018 exam update
Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers
© UCLES 2018 | CER/6241/8Y06
Paper Part Pre A1 Starters
Listening
1
Listen for names and descriptions. Draw lines
to match names to people in a picture.
2
Listen for numbers and spelling. Write
numbers and names.
3
Listen for specific information of various kinds.
Tick correct box.
4
Listen for words, colours and prepositions
and colour the correct object in a picture.
Reading &
Writing
1
Read sentences and recognise words.
Tick/cross to show if sentence is true/false
(both singular and plural nouns).
2
Read sentences about a picture and write
‘yes’/‘no’.
3
Use jumbled letters to spell the word for
the picture.
4
Read a text with pictures and choose missing
words to fill in gaps (semi-factual text
instead of a riddle).
5
Read questions about a picture story and
write one-word answers.
Paper Part A1 Movers
Listening
1
Listen for names and descriptions. Draw lines
to match names to people in a picture.
2
Listen for names, spellings and other
information. Write words or numbers.
3
Listen for words, names and detailed
information. Match pictures with illustrated
word or name (same as A2 Flyers).
4
Listen for specific information of various
kinds. Tick correct box.
5
Listen for words, colours and specific
information. Colour and write a word
(no drawing).
Reading &
Writing
1
Match definitions to words (now five items
instead of six).
2
Read a dialogue. Choose correct response by
circling a letter. (Old Part 3)
3
Read for specific information and gist.
Choose and copy missing words (now six
items instead of seven). (Old Part 4)
4
Read a text with pictures and choose missing
words to fill in gaps. (Old Part 6)
5
Read a story. Complete sentences by writing
one, two or three words (now seven items
instead of 10).
6
Complete sentences, respond to questions,
write sentences about a picture.
Paper Part A2 Flyers
Listening
1
Listen for names and descriptions. Draw lines
to match names to people in a picture.
2
Listen for names, spellings and other
information. Write words or numbers.
3
Listen for words, names and detailed
information. Match pictures with illustrated
word or name (answers from both speakers).
4
Listen for specific information of various
kinds. Tick correct box.
5
Listen for words, colours and specific
information. Colour and write (no drawing).
Reading &
Writing
1 Match definitions to words.
2
Read and complete a dialogue by choosing
the correct response (A–H). (Old Part 3)
3
Read for specific information and gist.
Choose and copy missing words. (Old Part 4)
4
Read a text and choose missing words to fill
in gaps. (Old Part 6)
5
Read a story and complete sentences by
writing one, two, three or four words.
6
Read and understand a short text. Write
words in gaps. No options given. (Old Part 7)
7
Write a short story based on three pictures.
© UCLES 2018 | CER/6241/8Y06
Key
Revised tasks
New tasks
Paper Part Pre A1 Starters
Speaking
Intro Candidate asked name.
1
Understand and follow spoken instructions.
Point to correct part of the picture. Place
object cards on the scene picture as directed.
2
Understand and answer spoken questions.
Answer questions with short answers,
including a response to one ‘Tell me about …’
question. (Old Part 3)
3
Understand and answer spoken questions.
Answer questions with short answers.
(Old Part 4)
4
Understand and respond to
personal questions.
Answer questions with short answers.
(Old Part 5)
Paper Part A1 Movers
Speaking
Intro Candidate asked name and age.
1
Describe two pictures by using short responses.
Identify four differences between pictures.
2
Understand the beginning of a story and then
continue it based on a series of pictures.
Describe each picture in turn.
3
Suggest a picture which is different and
explain why.
Identify odd one out and give reason.
4
Understand and respond to personal questions.
Answer personal questions.
Paper Part A2 Flyers
Speaking
Intro Candidate asked name, family name and age.
1
Understand statements and respond
with differences. Identify six differences in
candidate’s picture from statements about
examiner’s picture.
2
Respond to questions with short answers.
Form questions to elicit information. Answer
and ask questions about two people, objects
or situations.
3
Understand the beginning of a story
and then continue it based on a series
of pictures. Describe each picture in turn.
4
Understand and respond to personal
questions.
Answer personal questions.
All details are correct at the time of going to print in June 2018.
For more information about the exams and to
download sample papers, visit:
cambridgeenglish.org/starters
cambridgeenglish.org/movers
cambridgeenglish.org/flyers
© UCLES 2018 | CER/6241/8Y06
Key
Revised tasks
New tasks
Cấu trúc đề thi Tiếng Anh Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers
Chứng chỉ Cambridge Assessment English Young Learners (YLE) bao gồm 3 cấp độ: Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers và A2 Flyers dành cho các bé 7-12 tuổi. Bài thi YLEs được thiết kế vui nhộn, phi áp lực, tạo sự phấn khởi và khích lệ sự tự tin của trẻ. Mời bạn đọc tham khảo cấu trúc đề thi mới nhất được cập nhật từ Tháng 1/ 2018.
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