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GENERAL ENGLISH FOR LEVEL 1 - FINAL TEST


(QUESTION BOOKLET)
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH

Full Name:

Date of test:
(dd/mm/yyyy)

THIS TEST IS OF 60 MINUTE DURATION

Instructions to Candidates
1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
3. You will have no extra time to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.
4. The use of the dictionary is not allowed.
5. At the end of the test, hand in both the question booklet and the answer sheet.

Information for Candidates


a. There are 9 parts in this test.
b. Questions in Parts 1 – 8 carry one mark each.
c. Questions in Part 9 carry 5 marks.

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PART 1 : Questions 1-5

Which notice (A- H) says this (1- 5)? For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A- H on the
answer sheet.

Example: (0) We can answer your questions.

Answer: E

1. Children do not have to pay. A

2. We work quickly. B

3. You can’t drive this way F

4. Be careful when you stand up. C

5. You can shop here six days a week. G

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PART 2: Questions 6-10

Choose the best words (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on your
answer sheet.

Example:

Adrian and Martin … school last week.

A. studied B. went C. finished.

Answer: C

6. Nano was very ………… because she got lots of presents.

A. happy B. lovely C. interesting

7. Mary ………… some friends to her house for a party.

A. decided B. invited C. agreed

8. Her mother made a big chocolate …………with “Happy Birthday” on the top.

A. cake B. meal C. dish

9. Nano and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and ………… to their favorite music.

A. looking B. hearing C. listening

10. When they had to go, everybody ………… Nano and her mother for the party.

A. thanked B. said C. told

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PART 3: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15:

Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Example:

Where do you come from?

A. New York B. School D. Home

Answer: A

11. It’s time for lunch

A. Half past twelve B. One hour C. Oh good!

12. Would you like a drink?

A. I don’t like coffee. B. Coffee, please. C. I prefer tea.

13. How much was your new shirt?

A. It was very cheap B. It’s a red shirt. C. It was in a shop.

14. I’m very sorry.

A. I’m afraid so. B. That’s all right. C. I think so.

15. Do you speak English?

A. No, I’m not. B. Yes, very much. C. Only a little

Questions 16-20:

Complete this conversation at a garage.

What does the woman say to the car mechanic?

For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A- H on your answer sheet.

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Example: Good morning, Madam. What’s the problem?

Answer: E

Mechanic: What do you mean? A. Could you do it on Monday?


C. When I brake, the car goes to the left.
Woman: 16. ……. B. The engine is hard to start in
the morning.
Mechanic: I see. We probably repair that easily. Can you
leave the car now? C. When I brake, the car goes to
H. I’m afraid I need it today. the left.
Woman: 17. …….
How about the weekend?
D. I’d prefer the afternoon.
Mechanic: I’m sorry. We’re completely full on Saturday.
A. Could you do it on Monday? E. I’m not sure. The brakes
Woman: 18. …….
aren’t working very well.
Mechanic: Yes, all right. Could you come in the
F. Oh! One other thing, how
morning?
much will it cost?
D. I’d prefer the afternoon
Woman: 19. …….
G. I work on Mondays.
Mechanic: OK
H. I’m afraid I need it today.
F. Oh! One other thing, how
Woman: 20. …….
much will it cost? How about the weekend?
Mechanic: I’m not sure, but probably about $30.

Woman: That’s fine. I’ll see you on Monday.

PART 4: Questions 21 - 27

Read the article about New Books This Month.

Are the sentences 21-27 Right (A) or Wrong (B)?

If there is not enough information to answer Right or Wrong, choose “Doesn’t say” (C).

For questions 21-27, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

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Books available this month


Hospital or Cinema?
Marcie Jacome, who
studies English in London,
wrote this story earlier this
year.
Tina is a young Brazilian
woman whose dream is to
become a doctor. She goes
Hard Work
to London to study The long night
This exciting story is
English and medicine but This is David Reilly’s
Joanna Jone’s twentieth.
one day she meets a man first book. David became
Hard Work is about
who asks her to go to the a writer after teaching
Sombat, who works with
USA with him to become English for several years.
his father, a carpenter, in
a film star … What will Maha is a nurse in
Thailand. They work long,
Tina do? northern Australia, where
hard hours making tables
and chairs, but they do not she works in a small
have any money. Then one hospital. One day a baby
day a man dressed all in is so ill that Maha has to
black buys the most drive all night to get her
beautiful table in the shop to the nearest big city.
… They have a lot of
problems getting there
and ….

Example: Which book is about somebody who works with doctors?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

Answer: A

21. Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

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22. Which book is about somebody who is very poor?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

23. Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

24. Which book is by somebody who worked in a school?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

25. Which book is about a difficult journey?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

26. Which book is about a man and his son?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

27. Which book is by a student?

A. Hard Work B. Hospital or Cinema? C. The long Night

PART 5: Questions 28-35

Read the article and choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35,
mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

4 SEASONS IN A YEAR

After months of colder weather, the days (28).….. longer, the buds come out in the trees, birds
(29)….. , and the world (30)….. a green dress. Spring passes into summer. Everyone (31)…..
that summer will not last. The power of all the wisest men and women in the world cannot
(32)…… it for us. The corn becomes ripe, the leaves turn brown and then (33)….. to the
ground, (34)…. the world changes (35)….. green dress for a dress of autumn colors.

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28. A. gets B. getting C. get

29. A. singing B. sing C. sings

30. A. puts off B. puts out C. puts on

31. A. know B. knows C. knowing

32. A. keeps B. keep C. keeping

33. A. dropping B. drops C. drop

34. A. and B. but C. so

35. A. his B. its C. her

PART 6: Questions 36-40

Read the descriptions of some things you can read. What is the word for each one? The first
letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 36-40,
write the words on your answer sheet.

Example: 0. When your friends go on holiday, they send you this. p_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Answer: postcard

36. People buy every morning to read about what has

happened in the world. n_ewspaper


_______

37. You can buy this every week and read about many

interesting subjects in it. m_agazine


______

38. If you write about your daily life in this, you may not

want anyone to read it. d_ _ _ _ diary

39. You write this for your mother when you answer the

phone for her. m_ _ _ _ _ _

40. If you don't understand a word, you can look in this. d_ictionary
________
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PART 7: Questions 41-50

Complete these letters. Write ONE word for each space. For questions 41-50, write the words
on your answer sheet.

Example: 0…………….

Answer: next

Dear William,
with
I’m going to visit your country (0) ……………. month. I’m going to travel (41) …………….
where
two friends. We don't know (42) ……………. there
to stay. Are (43) ……………. any cheap hotels
would
in your town? We (44) ……………. like to stay somewhere in the centre. Can (45)
you
……………. help us?
Alex

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Dear Alex,
very
Hotels in the centre (46) ……………. have
expensive, but I have good news. I (47) …………….
her
spoken to my aunt Gloria about you and she says you can all stay at (48) ……………. house.
has
It (49) ……………. will
more bedrooms than my house! That (50) ……………. be all right for
you, won't it?

William

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PART 8: Questions 51-55

Read the note and the ticket. Fill in the information in Mary’s diary.

For questions 51-55, write the information on your answer sheet.

Monday
Nina,

Did you get to your 10 o’clock CONCERT TICKET


dentist appointment this morning?
Spanish Guitar Evening
Here's your ticket for Wednesday
night (give me the money then). Wednesday, 23 June 7.45 p.m.

Jack phoned - Caste restaurant £16.50 SEAT: B12


is closed on Tuesday, so he'll see
you at Bridges Café at 12.45.

See you for tennis this afternoon.


Love, Joe

NINA'S DIARY
Monday: 10.00 a.m. Dentist appointment
2.30-3.30 p.m. tennis
(51) ………….. with Joe
Tuesday: 12.45 p.m. Jack
Lunch with (52) ………….
Bridges Café
Meet in (53) ………….
Wednesday: 7.45 p.m
(54) …………. Concert of Spanish guitar music
16.50
Give Joe £ (55) …………. for my ticket

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PART 9: Question 56 (5 points)

You’ve just had a birthday. Write a postcard to your American friend about your favorite
birthday present. vừa có tiệc sinh nhật, viết cho bạn mĩ về món quà yêu thích, kể lại

Say:
beige
 What the present is T-shirt

 Who gave it to you my sister

 Why you like it fit, nice colour, beige, comfortable,

Write 25-35 words.

Write your postcard on your answer sheet.

- THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST -

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