The Flyers exam is the third and highest level in the Cambridge English Young Learners (YLE) series, designed for children. It assesses language skills in a fun and engaging way, especially tailored for young learners. The writing portion is part of the Reading and Writing paper, which tests a range of skills. Here are the key details about the Flyers Writing component:
Flyers Reading and Writing Exam Overview:
- Total Duration: 40 minutes
- Total Marks: 50 marks (Reading and Writing combined)
Flyers Writing Test Format:
- Part 1: Sentence Completion (5 questions)
- Children must complete sentences based on a picture. They fill in missing words to describe what they see. Each correct word gets 1 mark.
- Part 2: True or False Statements (5 questions)
- There are five sentences related to a picture, and the child must decide if the sentence is true or false.
- Part 3: Gapped Text (6 questions)
- A short text with six gaps is provided. Children choose the correct word from a word bank to fill in each gap.
- Part 4: Sentence Matching (7 questions)
- Children read definitions or descriptions of objects or actions and match them to the correct sentences from a list.
- Part 5: Story Writing (10 questions)
- In this part, children look at a series of pictures and write a short story based on them. They need to write several sentences to describe what is happening in the pictures.
- Part 6: Answering Questions (5 questions)
- The final part consists of a short text, and children must answer five questions based on the text.
Scoring:
- Children are awarded shields (marks) for each part. A perfect score is 5 shields, which means the student has performed excellently in all sections.
Flyers aims to assess not only correct grammar but also understanding and the ability to communicate clearly at a basic level in writing. It’s a great stepping stone for children who want to move on to higher-level exams.
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