Short, Easy Dialogues
15 topics: 10 to 77 dialogues per topic, with audio
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February 22, 2018: "500 Short Stories for Beginner-Intermediate," Vols. 1 and 2, for only 99 cents each! Buy both e‐books (1,000 short stories, iPhone and Android) at Amazon (Volume 1) and at Amazon (Volume 2). All 1,000 stories are also right here at eslyes at Link 10.
| Section | Questions | Time | Content in Book 2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 50 | 35 min | 3 parts: short dialogues, news/info statements, extended discourse. | | Grammar, Cloze, Vocabulary (GCVR) | 40 | 40 min | Multiple-choice: grammar, modified cloze, and vocabulary (word sets). | | Reading | 40 | 60 min | Multiple-text reading; cross-text comparison; factual & inferential Qs. | | Writing | 1 essay | 30 min | Opinion or persuasive essay (not in the answer key—requires a teacher). | | Speaking | 3 parts | 15 min | Not in Book 2 (separate booklet). |
(Multiple-Text Reading: Texts 1-2 (Remote Work), Texts 3-4 (Plastic Waste)) Book 2 does not provide a conversion chart from raw score to ECPE scaled score (700-800 scale). However, based on official ECPE guidelines: | Section | Questions | Time | Content
The Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) is widely regarded as one of the most challenging high-level English language qualifications. Administered by the University of Michigan, it tests near-native fluency. In 2021, the exam underwent a significant facelift, altering the structure of the listening, reading, and grammar sections. | | Writing | 1 essay | 30
If you are preparing for this rigorous exam, you have likely encountered the crown jewel of preparation materials: However, owning the book is only half the battle. The true key to success lies in effectively using the answer keys, explanations, and scoring rationales that accompany these tests. However, based on official ECPE guidelines: The Examination
| Raw Correct (out of 130 – Listening, GCVR, Reading) | Approximate Scaled Score | Performance Level | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 110-130 | 750-800 | Pass with Honors | | 90-109 | 650-749 | Pass | | 70-89 | 550-649 | Low Pass (Borderline) | | Below 69 | Below 550 | Fail |