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END-OF-COURSE TESTS A AND B: ANSWER KEY LEVEL 1

End-of-course: Grammar and Vocabulary Test A

Grammar Vocabulary
A A
1 Did 4 Are 1 software engineer 3 nine thirty
2 Was 5 going 2 at home 4 go
3 am
B
B 5 reliable 8 tiring
6 B 9 C 6 honest 9 exciting
7 A 10 A 7 smart
8 B
C
C 10 graduated 12 got married
11 her 14 go 11 job 13 wonderful
12 cheaper 15 them
13 Would D
14 amazed 19 wasteful
D 15 carbohydrates 20 until
16 B 19 B 16 play 21 patient
17 B 20 C 17 generous 22 take
18 A 18 versatile 23 proteins

E E
21 like 24 Do 24 play
22 to 25 Let’s 25 sociable
23 should 26 see
27 walking
F
26 B 29 C F
27 A 30 B 28 sneakers 31 sweater
28 C 29 chocolate 32 dessert
30 soup
G
31 I can write English but I can’t speak it. G
32 My apartment is smaller than yours. 33 healthy 37 took
33 Do you like these pants that I’m wearing? 34 go 38 explored
34 He speaks Italian really well. / He speaks really 35 recycle 39 interesting
good Italian. 36 save 40 saw
35 My brother can paint beautifully.

H
36 A 39 B
37 A 40 A

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End-of-course: Grammar and Vocabulary Test B
Vocabulary Grammar
A A
1 graduated 3 got married 1 them 4 cheaper
2 job 4 wonderful 2 go 5 her
3 Would
B
5 dessert 8 chocolate B
6 sweater 9 sneakers 6 C 9 B
7 soup 7 A 10 B
8 C
C
10 software engineer 12 nine thirty C
11 at home 13 go 11 like 14 Do
12 to 15 Let’s
D
13 should
14 proteins 19 versatile
15 take 20 generous D
16 patient 21 play 16 B 19 B
17 until 22 carbohydrates 17 C 20 B
18 wasteful 23 amazed 18 C

E E
24 took 26 interesting 21 My sister can paint beautifully.
25 explored 27 saw 22 He speaks Spanish really well. / He speaks really
good Spanish.
F 23 Do you like these shoes that I’m wearing?
28 reliable 24 My apartment is bigger than yours.
29 honest 25 I can write French but I can’t speak it.
30 smart
31 tiring F
32 exciting 26 B 29 C
27 C 30 A
G
28 A
33 healthy
34 go G
35 recycle 31 going 34 Was
36 save 32 Are 35 Did
37 play 33 am
38 sociable
39 see H
40 walking 36 B 39 A
37 B 40 A
38 B

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 End-of-course: Skills Test
Listening
A
1 B
2 A
3 B
4 A
5 A

B
6 F
7 D
8 F
9 F
10 D

Reading
A
1 B
2 C
3 A
4 A
5 B

B
6 Rachel
7 Isabel
8 Sylvie
9 Maya
10 Natalie

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Writing

Mark scheme for Writing

These assessment criteria should be interpreted at openMind Level 1 standard.

Writing Communication Language

Band 3 The main points of the task Band 3 ext in sentences and uses simple
3.3, 3.2, 3.1 re communicated. 3.3, 3.2, 3.1 structures successfully. There are few
grammatical errors.
ext is sometimes extended.
Uses a range of vocabulary relevant to
ext communicates the information requested
the task successfully.
by the task.
Spelling is often correct.
ext requires little effort to be
understood by the reader.
Band 2 Some or most of the main points of the taskBand 2 ext in sentences and attempts the use
2.3, 2.2, 2.1 are communicated. 2.3, 2.2, 2.1 of simple structures. There are
successful attempts and some with
ext is short.
grammatical errors.
ext communicates some or most of the
Uses vocabulary relevant to the task.
information requested by the task.
Spelling is correct enough for the
ext requires some effort to be understood meaning to be clear.
by the reader.
Band 1 Few of the main points of the task are Band 1 ext uses simple structures with frequent
1.3, 1.2, 1.1 communicated. 1.3, 1.2, 1.1 grammatical errors.
ext is very short. Communicates little Uses little vocabulary relevant to the task.
information requested by the task. Spelling is often incorrect making the
meaning unclear.
ext requires considerable effort to be
understood by the reader.
Band 0 Insufficient sample of written language or Band 0 Insufficient sample of written language.
nothing of relevance can be understood
by the reader.

Writing Sample Answer A

Hi Dimitra,
This is a picture of a beach in my country. It’s called Playa Blanca and it’s the
most beautiful beach in the country. It’s very hot in July here. You can come with
friends and swim in the ocean.
Pedro

Writing Sample Answer B

Alex: Hi, Tom, how was your weekend?

Tom: It was good, thanks. On Saturday, I played soccer and then I went to the
movies with Laura. Then on Sunday, Laura and I took a trip to the beach
and spent the day there. How was yours?
Alex: Well, Saturday was fun. I saw some friends and went out for lunch.
Tom: That sounds nice!
Alex: Yeah, it was. Sunday wasn’t so great though. I had a headache all day
and spent most of it in bed.
Tom: Oh, that’s too bad!

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Speaking

Mark scheme for Speaking

These assessment criteria should be interpreted at openMind Level 1 standard.

Speaking Communication Language

Band 3 The main points of the task
3.3, 3.2, 3.1 are communicated.
Response is more extended.
Pronunciation is good enough for the
meaning to be clear.
Response requires little effort to be
understood by the listener.
Band 2 Some of the main points of the task
2.3, 2.2, 2.1 are communicated.
Response is short.
Pronunciation is good enough for the
meaning to be clear.
Response requires some effort to be
understood by the listener.
Band 1 Few of the main points of the task
1.3, 1.2, 1.1 are communicated.
Response is very short.
Very little attempt to use
correct pronunciation.
Response requires some effort to be
understood by the listener.
Band 0 Insufficient sample of spoken language.
Band 3 Response in sentences, extended
3.3, 3.2, 3.1 and in many cases including opinions
or descriptions.
Few grammatical errors.
Uses a range of vocabulary relevant to
the task successfully.
Band 2 Response in sentences
2.3, 2.2, 2.1 with some extension.
Some grammatical errors.
Uses vocabulary relevant to the task.
Band 1 Response in sentences but
1.3, 1.2, 1.1 with little extension.
Grammatical errors are evident.
Little vocabulary relevant to the task
is used.
Band 0 Insufficient sample of spoken language.

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