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FCE "Can Do" summary
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Typical abilities
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Listening and Speaking
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Reading and Writing
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Overall general ability
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CAN follow a talk on a familiar topic.
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics.
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CAN scan a text for relevant information.
CAN make notes while someone is talking, or write a letter including non-standard requests.
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Social and Tourist
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CAN ask for clarification and further explanation, and is likely to understand the answer.
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics.
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CAN read the media for information quickly and with good understanding.
CAN express opinions and give reasons.
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Work
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CAN ask for factual information and understand the answer.
CAN express own opinion, and present arguments to a limited extent.
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CAN understand the general meaning of non-routine letters and understand most of the content.
CAN write simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate, advise, etc.
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Study
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CAN answer predictable or factual questions.
CAN check that all instructions are understood.
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CAN make simple notes that are of reasonable use for essay or revision purposes, capturing the most important points.
CAN present arguments, using a limited range of expression (vocabulary, grammatical structures).
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