The Cambridge English Starters exam is part of the Cambridge English Young Learners (YLE) exams, aimed at children in primary or lower secondary education. The Starters exam is designed to assess basic English skills in a fun and engaging way. It consists of three sections: Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking.
Here are the details for the Reading and Writing section of the Starters exam:
Reading and Writing Section
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Tasks: 5 parts, 25 questions
- Total Marks: 45
Breakdown of the Tasks:
- Part 1: Matching Pictures to Words
- Description: Children are given a set of pictures and a list of words. They must draw lines from the words to the correct pictures.
- Focus: Vocabulary and recognition of simple words.
- Part 2: Complete the Sentences
- Description: A picture is presented with some incomplete sentences. Students have to write a word to complete each sentence.
- Focus: Understanding basic sentence structure and vocabulary.
- Part 3: Multiple Choice
- Description: Students read short texts and then select the correct word from a list of three options to fill in a blank in the sentence.
- Focus: Reading comprehension and vocabulary.
- Part 4: Copying Words
- Description: Children are given a few pictures and have to write one-word answers, often with clues given in the form of letters or blanks.
- Focus: Spelling of simple words.
- Part 5: Writing Short Phrases
- Description: Based on a picture, students answer questions with short answers or write short phrases.
- Focus: Comprehension and basic writing skills.
Scoring:
The Reading and Writing section is marked out of a total of 45 points, and the marks are converted into shields. Students can earn up to five shields based on their performance, but the test is designed to be encouraging, and most students are awarded at least one or two shields per section.
This exam focuses on very basic, everyday English words and phrases, suitable for young learners who are at the beginner level in English.
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