Which of the following is NOT one of the four papers in the FCE exam?

• A. Reading and Use of English
• B. Writing
• C. Listening
• D. Vocabulary test

Answer: (D)

Understanding the FCE’s official papers is key here. The Cambridge First Certificate in English is organized around four main papers: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The Reading and Use of English paper combines reading tasks with grammar and vocabulary knowledge, so vocabulary is assessed within that paper as well as through the reading items. There isn’t a standalone “Vocabulary test” paper in the FCE, which is why that option is the correct choice. The other options correspond to actual parts of the exam—Reading and Use of English, Writing, and Listening (with Speaking being the separate oral component).