EXAM+DAY+TIPS_2015+Cambridge


 * [[file:Exam day tips-computer-based-exam.pdf]] [[file:Exam day tips-speaking-test-tips-document.pdf]]
 * [[file:Exam day tips-computer-based-exam.pdf]] [[file:Exam day tips-speaking-test-tips-document.pdf]]

Exam day tips: Cambridge English COMPUTER-BASED exams + Speaking exam
Here are some tips so you know what to expect on the day of the exam.

These tips are for the parts of the exam that you do on a computer - READING & WRITING + LISTENING

 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/before-the-exam.jpg caption="Before-exam - Image"]] || **Register for our Online Results Service ** using your Candidate ID and Secret Number from your Confirmation of Entry.


 * Check the date, time and address of your exam.** Your centre will send you this information. If you have any questions, contact your centre before the exam day.


 * Remember to check how long it will take you to travel to the exam.**


 * Get to the exam early.** Follow the directions to find the exam room or go to the reception of the building and ask for directions.


 * The centre may take your photo** for identification before the exam. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/what-to-bring-exam.jpg caption="things-to-bring-exam - Image"]] || **Bring your identification (ID),** for example a passport or national ID card. It must be an original (not a copy) with a photo of you.


 * You can bring pens and pencils with erasers.** Your centre will give you extra pens and pencils if you need them.


 * Do not bring food or drink** to your desk in the exam room (apart from a bottle of water).


 * You cannot bring your bag, phone or anything else electronic** to your desk in the exam. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/during-the-exam-cb.jpg caption="during-the-exam"]] || **Your centre will tell you where to put your bags, phones etc.** There is a timer on your screen which will tell you how much time you have to complete that section of the exam. **Take your ID out of your bag and put it on your desk.**


 * Listen carefully to the instructions** which the invigilator will read out and **make sure you follow the instructions on your**
 * computer screen**. If you have any questions, need help or want to leave the room, **raise your hand to ask for help.**


 * Do not talk to other people,** or try to see what they are typing.


 * If you are doing a Listening test, check that you can hear the test properly.** Raise your hand immediately if you cannot hear the recording. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/at-end-of-paper-cb.jpg caption="at-the-end-of-each-paper"]] || If you have used paper for notes leave this on your desk; do not take it out of the exam room.


 * Sta****y in your seat** until the invigilator tells you to leave the room.

If you have any questions or problems, **tell the invigilator immediately.** ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/Image_5_After_the_exam.jpg caption="after the test"]] || If you have registered for our **Online Results Service** we will email you as soon as your results are released.

Using the profile you created, log in to the **Online Results Service** and check your results. || Here are some tips so you know what to expect on the day of the your Speaking test.
 * == **Tips for Speaking tests** ==
 * == **Tips for Speaking tests** ==
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/before-the-test.jpg caption="Before-test - Image"]] || **Check the date, time and address of your exam.** Your centre will send you this information. If you have any questions, contact your centre before the day of the test.


 * Remember to check how long it will take you to travel to the venue.**


 * Get to the exam early.** Follow the directions to find the exam room or go to the reception of the building and ask for directions.


 * The centre may take your photo** for identification before the exam. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/what-to-bring-test.jpg caption="things-to-bring"]] || **Bring your identification (ID),** for example, a passport or national ID card. It must be an original (not a copy) with a photo of you. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/on-test-day.jpg caption="on-test-day"]] || **Turn off anything electronic (for example, your mobile phone)** when you arrive at the venue.

• check your ID • give you your mark sheet – please do not fold it • tell you where to wait, and take you to the test room.
 * The supervisor will:**


 * Follow the instructions and wait quietly for your test.**


 * While waiting for your test** you can practise your English by talking to the other candidates quietly in the waiting area.


 * Your supervisor will tell you where to put your bag during the test.**

If you have any questions or problems, **tell the supervisor immediately**. ||
 * [[image:http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/at-end-of-test.jpg caption="at-the-end-of-the-test"]] || ** Please leave quietly. **


 * You must not speak to other candidates waiting to do their test.** ||
 * == Good luck with your test! ==