Collection of test LVA

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERISTY
UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES

COLLECTION OF TESTS
LEVEL A

- FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY 2011

Contents

SPEAKING TOPICS
1.

What are the main reasons that students in our country study abroad?

2.

What three things are most important for you in a job? Why?

3.

Explain why you would or would not like to live in a big city.

4.

What subjects do you especially enjoy (or avoid) discussing with your family?

5.

People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health?

6.

You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country
would you like to visit? Why?

7.

What three countries would you most like to visit? Why?

8.

Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which
place would you prefer to live in?

9.

Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to
prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer?

10.

How can you improve your English outside the classroom?

11.

Which do you prefer? Traditional food or fast food such as hamburgers or pizzas?

12.

What is your public transport like in your city? How do you think it could be
improved?
Are cell phones popular in your country? Do you own one? If so, what do you use it
for and why?

13.
14.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of city life and country life?


15.

There has been large-scale migration from the countryside to the cities. Do you think
it positive or negative?


LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions: You will a hear question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.
A.
Hi. I’m Dave.

B.
No, I’m not.
C.
How about you?
2.
A.
The music was really good.
B.
Yes, I like it a lot.
C.
Do you think so?
3.
A.
Yes, they are.
B.
She’s older.
C.
They’re younger.
4.
A.
Yes, it is.
B.
No. It’s 555-1213.
C.
Yes, please.
5.
A.
Let’s watch TV.
B.
Yes, we do.

C.
OK. Where do you want to go?
6.
A.
I often play music.
B.
I never play basketball.
C.
I think so.
7.
A.
They watch TV or DVDs.
B.
I usually read newspapers.
C.
Because they like it.
8.
A.
I watch TV.
B.
Yes, lean.
C.
Hardly ever.
9.
A.
Yes, I’ll wear my blue one.
B.
Yes, it’s very hot.
C.
I often wear a tie. 

10.
A.
That’s a good idea.
B.
How about 6:30?
C.
It’s a little late.
'
PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.
11.
What feature does the man mention?
A.
The woman’s height
B.
The woman’s age


C.
D.

The woman’s face
The woman’s hair

12.
A.
B.
C.
D.

What warning does the man give the woman?
She must use less electricity.
She should relax more often.
She should not use a computer every day.
She should turn on the light.

13.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which sentence is true?
The man and woman were classmates
The man and woman have met before.
The man and woman have never met before.
The woman wants to buy some shoes.

14.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Why was the man late?
He woke up late.
He had car trouble.
The traffic was bad.
His watch was broken.

15.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Why does the man think it is a good idea?
The curtains will make the room look brighter.
The room will be less stressful.
Blue curtains are less expensive.
The room will look bigger.

16.
A.
B.
C.
D.

What does the woman remember?
The man’s birthday
Where she left her car
That her glasses are in her car
That her keys are on her desk

17.
A.
B.
C.
D.

What does the man want to do?
Use the computer
Break the computer
Fix the computer
Buy the computer

18.
A.
B.
C.
D.

What is the problem?
The man is sick.
The ticket is too expensive
There are no more tickets.
The man lost his ticket.

19.
A.
B.
C.
D.

When does the woman need to be in the city centre?
In half an hour
In sixty minutes
In two hours
In forty minutes

20.
A.
B.
C.
D.

What does the woman want?
Chinese food
A book
Some eggs
Some milk


GOOD LUCK!


LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES '
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART l
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.
A.
I like horror movies.

B.
I like silly situations.
C.
I don’t have a favorite actor.
2.
A.
I like it a lot.
B.
He’s great.
C.
They’re not very good.
3.
A.
I have dinner at 7:00.
B.
I usually have pasta.
C.
I read or watch TV.
4.
A.
It’s across from the aquarium.
B.
They’re six and eight years old.
C.
It opens at 9:00.
5.
A.
There’s a toy store near here.
B.
It’s next to the museum.

C.
I’m going to buy some toys.
6.
A.
How about a DVD?
B.
It’s on March 6.
C.
He doesn’t like chocolate.
7.
A.
No, I don’t like serving.
B.
I’d like a pizza, please.
C.
Yes, 1 worked in a café.
8.
A.
Yes, I want to make a lot of money.
B.
Yes, I need the experience.
C.
No, you don’t have to volunteer.
9.
A.
We fly beautiful kites.
B.
I don’t have any children.
C.
My favorite holiday is New Year. '

10.
A.
Where is it?
B.
What’s it for?
C.
Sure.
PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.
11. What time does the store open on Saturdays?
A.
Ten o'clock
B.
Nine o’clock


C.
D.
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.

A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Five o'clock
Six o’clock
What does the woman say about the gloves?
She wants a pair like them.
She has a pair like them
They are on the chair
She doesn’t know where they are.
What is Mary wearing?
A black dress and a red jacket
Red pants
A black suit
A red dress and a black jacket
What are the man and woman talking about?
Making cookies
Going on a picnic
Opening a restaurant
Going on vacation
Where is the man going?
Home
New York
To the bus terminal
To the ferry
How many people live in Peter’s house?
One
Two

Three
Four
Why does the woman drink so much coffee?
She really likes it.
It helps her focus on her work
It keeps her awake.
She gets free coffee at work
Why didn't the man see the woman?
She was in a different room.
She left before he arrived
She wasn't invited.
She gets free coffee at work.
What does the woman say about the bookstore?
That it has a wide variety of books.
That it is difficult to find
That it is quite far away.
That the man might not find the book he needs
What is the man going to do after the
Go home
Take a bath
Go to the supermarket
Clean the bathroom


GOOD LUCK!
LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•

You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.
A.
How about the front row?
B.
Before the show starts.
C.
It's on the table.
2.
A.
It is. I eat here often.
B.
I need a rest, too.
C.
It's not that late.
3.
A.
It costs a hundred thirty dollars.
B.
The suit fits very well.
C.
There are two suits in the closet.
4.
A.
I'll phone you tomorrow.
B.

I looked for the telephone.
C.
My secretary took the message.
5.
A.
I'll have dinner about 6 P.M.
B.
We dined early yesterday.
C.
I always eat a big dinner.
6.
A.
Yes, we came by jet.
B.
No, it has failed.
C.
Yes, it came an hour ago.
7.
A.
It's at the end of the hall.
B.
There are five accountants.
C.
The accountant is on the phone.
8.
A.
The class meets every day.
B.
There are about fifteen.
C.

My students have to learn English.
9.
A.
The magazine is on the table.
B.
She read it last week.
C.
She only reads business magazines.
10.
A.
Then I'll call him back another time.
B.
Yes, he works here.
C.
It's not a big office.
PART 2
Directions: You will hoar several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.


11.
A.
B.
C.
D.
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.

13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.

19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.

He needs to call
214-2961
241-2961
241-6291
421-2961
The number is
(202)555-2436
(212) 553-4326
(212)555-4236
(202)555-2463
They’re talking about
hamburger
coffee
pizza
ice cream
They’re talking about
a hamburger
salad
soup

a hot dog
She goes out for dinner
after work
during the week
on weekends
every fortnight
He visits relatives
on weekends
on vacation
on Sunday
on Friday
The man thinks the woman should buy
a yellow sweater
a red sweater
an orange dress
a yellow dress
They’re talking about
a TV
a couch
a bookshelf
books
The woman
isn’t hungry
is angry
is late
is busy
Now, it’s
7:00
7:50
8:15

7:15


GOOD LUCK!

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
♦
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART l
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
1.
A.
Because I have to be at work at 6 A.M.
B.
I always get what I want.
C.
You had to leave early, didn’t you?
2.
A.
I'm not getting thinner.
B.
I ate dinner at 7 P.M.
C.
No, I'd prefer a salad.
3.
A.

I learned when I was young.
B.
I swim in the evening.
C.
I wondered how you learned.
4.
A.
It's about 6 P.M.
B.
He moved here last August.
C.
It was a western film.
5.
A.
I'm so happy to hear that.
B.
I’ve never been in love.
C.
I put it up above.
6.
A.
She left at noon.
B.
The boat docked at 8 P.M.
C.
There was no one left.
7.
A.
No, 1 was bom in a hospital.
B.

The barn is behind the house.
C.
No, I’m never bored at home.
8.
A.
It’s usually at 6:30.
B.
We're having cold cereal and fruit.
C.
I'm hungry.
9.
A.
He's six years of age.
B.
All the pages are white.
C.
There are about three hundred pages.


LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.

A.
The post office is closed.
B.
The stamps are in the' top drawer.
C.
The letter was not stamped.
2.
A.
I took one of them.
B.
Four to five times an hour.
C.
I take a vacation twice a year.
3.
A.
That cup is his.
B.
This is good coffee.
C.
Yes, I like coffee.
4.
A.
Yes, actually we're early.
B.
No, I don’t have a watch.
C.
No, he came at 4:30.
5.
A.
She's feeling better.

B.
I know only a few words.
C.
We love Chinese food.
6.
A.
They're good students.
B.
Because it was a test.
C.
I was too tired to study.
7.
A.
They're playing golf now.
B.
They plan to stay home tomorrow
C.
He said he’ll go the day after.
8.
A.
She counted five tickets.
B.
I lost my ticket.
C.
It's on the ground floor.
9.
A.
Around the corner.
B.
At noon.

C.
Beef and noodles.
10. Which bus should we take?
A.
Take the number 14 bus.
B.
We took the first one.
C.
He should talk to us.
PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer each question and mark it on the answer sheet.
11. They’re talking about
A.
a book.
B.
a newspaper
C.
a movie.


D.
a song.
12. The man likes
A.
to watch TV.
B.
to read.
C.
to listen to music.

D.
to surf the web.
13. The man drinks coffee. Next, he
A.
types a letter.
B.
goes to work.
C.
eats breakfast.
D.
reads the newspaper.
14. The computer store is
A.
next to the movie theater.
B.
on the corner.
C.
around the comer from the movie theater.
D.
across the theater.
15. The man thinks
A.
a sweater is too expensive.
B.
clothing is too personal.
C.
it’s not polite to give her boss a birthday present.
D.
clothing is practical.
16. In China, clocks

A.
are a popular gift.
B.
bring good luck.
C.
are an lucky gift.
D.
are an unlucky gift.
17. The woman wants a job as
A. a childcare worker.
B. a business intern.
C. a tour guide.
D. an office worker.
18. During Carnaval, the man liked
A.
eating special food.
B.
watching fireworks.
C.
eating something sweet.
D.
wearing special clothes.
19. The woman
A.
doesn’t want the glasses.
B.
already has the glasses.
C.
wants the glasses.
D.

never wears glasses.
20. The people are talking about
A.
their jobs.
B.
their families.
C.
a folktale.
D.
their friends.


GOOD LUCK!
10.
A.
B.
C.

I'll see that movie next month.
I moved overseas.
About four. I usually go once a week.

PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.
11. How much would 100 small envelopes cost?
A.
$45
B.
$50

C.
$70
D.
$75
12. Where does the conversation take place?
A.
In an office
B.
At a sports centre
C.
At a railway station
D.
In a department store
13. What are the man and the woman doing?
A.
Parking a car
B.
Buying a car
C.
Looking for a friend
D.
Talking about space
14. Why is the woman angry?
A.
She is always angry.
B.
She was late for an appointment.
C.
The man was late for their appointment
D.

She lost her handbag.
15. On what day does the conversation take place?
A.
Tuesday
B.
Wednesday
C.
Thursday
D.
Friday
16. How many sisters does John have?
A.
None
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Four
17. What does Tom think is possible?
A.
Tom knows the woman’s brother.
B.
Tom’s brother knows the woman’s brother.
C.
Tom has a brother.
D.
The woman will become a doctor.
18. What is the woman’s problem?
A.

She doesn’t want her shoes to get wet.
B.
She missed the bus.
C.
She doesn’t have an umbrella.
D.
She hates the rain.
19. Why doesn’t the woman have any money?
A.
She has a lot of debts.
B.
Her wallet was stolen
C.
She forgot her wallet.
D.
She lost her wallet on the bus.
20. What does the man say he will do?


A.
B.
C.
D.

Ask his mother for some information
Invite the woman to his mother house
Hold a dinner party
Buy a new sofa

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING

TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
1.
A.
You should put the chair next to the table.
B.
The brown chair is very comfortable.
C.
We don't care any more.
2.
A.
I stayed at the hotel.
B.
He said no rooms were available.
C.
The clerk filed the letters.
3.
A.
I never eat fruit.
B.
Yes, 1 think he lives in New York.
C.
It looks very nice on you.
4.

A.
He works at a travel agency.
B.
That's not very much time.
C.
I found a new job.
5.
A.
Usually we can take one whenever we want.
B.
We bought coffee and bread.
C.
The coffeepot broke yesterday.
6.
A.
We copied the photos.
B.
I turned it off when I finished.
C.
The photographer turned in the photos.
7.
A.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the library.
B.
The rooms are full of smoke.
C.
No one is in the room.
8.
A.
Take the bag next to mine.

B.
There are two planes.
C.
You can take only one.
9.
A.
You should go to bed earlier.
B.
You can keep it.
C.
Tonight's the last night.10.
A.
None of us likes to travel.
B.
In big cities, we take the subway.
C.
It takes fourteen hours by plane.
PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.
11. How will the woman pay?


A.
B.
C.
D.
12.
A.
B.

C.
D.
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
A.
B.

C.
D.
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.

With a money order.
With a credit card
With cash.
With a check
What will the woman probably do?
Turn off the air-conditioning.
Open the window
Turn on the air-conditioning.
Close the window
What will the man do?
Buy a new machine.
Fix the old machine
Plug the machine in.
User his coworker’s machine.
What does the woman want to do?
Look at the movie schedule.
Borrow some paper

Read the news.
Buy a newspaper
What will the woman probably buy?
A sweater.
A skirt
A suit.
A dress
What is wrong with the car?
It has broken glass.
It has a flat tire
It doesn't run fast.
It’s out of gas
What are the speakers talking about?
A cake.
Some steak
A diet.
The cook
What is the problem with the restaurant?
It doesn't look nice.
It’s too far away
The service isn't good.
The food is bad
What are the speakers discussing?
Airplane tickets.
Movie tickets
A hotel reservation.
Books
What is the lecture about?
How to speak in public.
How to save money

How to buy a house.
How to live without a lot of money


GOOD LUCK! 
LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions:You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.
A. It's six o'clock now.
B.
She'll be here any minute.
C.
She's combing her hair.
2.
A.
The check is in the mail.
B.
It's next to the post office.
C.
The banquet is at the hotel.
3.
A.

I'll leave after breakfast.
B.
I plan to retire next month.
C.
I've been working for ten years.
4.
A.
That’s Maria talking to her mother.
*
B.
It's my phone.
C.
I told everyone last week.
5.
A.
All of us have gone once.
B.
It's cheaper than a taxi.
C.
We walk too much.
6.
A.
I didn't find any mistakes.
B.
She types fast.
C.
It's classical music.
7.
A.
About five of us ordered wine.

B.
Give me half a dozen, please.
C.
I made arrangements for fifty people.
8.
A.
You were gone yesterday.
B.
I was home all day.
C.
I'm going tomorrow.
9.
A.
I haven’t read the ones in French.
B.
I only read in the evening.
C.
Here are the books you must read.
10.
A.
The day after tomorrow.
B.
She arrived yesterday.
C.
You'll never guess who called.


PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer A, B, C or Dto each question and mark it on the answer sheet.

11. What do the speakers plan to do this Sunday?
A.
Watch a baseball game.
B.
See a movie.
C.
Go to a concert.
D.
Visit the capital.
12. What will the man probably do?
A.
Buy a new rug.
B.
Buy new furniture.
C.
Paint the old furniture.
D.
Get another office.
13. What is the woman going to do?
A.
Eat a pizza.
B.
Pick up her office
C.
Put things in order.
D.
Make a delivery.
14. What will the man probably have?
A.
Some ice cream.

B.
Some hot tea.
C.
Some cold cuts.
D.
Some iced tea.
15. What form of transportation will the speakers use?
A.
Train.
B.
Walking.
C.
Bus.
D.
Cab.
16. What are the speakers talking about?
A.
Going to the movies.
B.
A TV show.
C.
Eating dinner.
D.
A snowstorm.
17. What is the problem with the hamburger?
A.
It doesn’t taste good.
B.
It's still in the kitchen.
C.

It's undercooked.
D.
It's burnt.
18. What are the speakers talking about?
A.
Photocopy paper.
B.
Money.
C.
The newspaper.
D.
Furniture.
19. What is the book about?
A.
Earning money.
B.
Managing your finances.
C.
Finding a job.
D.
Organizing your time.
20. What are the speakers discussing?
A.
Going to work.
B.
Going to a party.
C.
Going out for dinner.
D.
Going out for a drink.

GOOD LUCK!
LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.
A.
The foreman will begin working tomorrow.* B.
The performance is too long.
C.
It always begins a few minutes late.
2.
A.
The four of us will sit down.
B.
There are only two chairs.
C.
The table is round.
3.
A.
Put on a sweater.
B.

He's not that old.
C.
I keep it in here.
4.
A.
The weather will be fair all week.
B.
I can lend you some money.
C.
It isn't a long ride.
5.
A.
We’re all eating in the cafeteria.
B.
No, it's not made of glass.
C.
The class is meeting in room 300.
6.
A.
This is the, right department.
B.
His door is the one on the left.
C.
You must get a good view from there.
7.
A.
It's on the bookcase.
B.
We want to hear the news.
C.

Because no one is ready.
8.
A.
It's in the bottom drawer.
B.
She's drawing with a pen.
C.
There are about a dozen.
9.
A.
I play golfín the morning.
B.
The course is two miles from here.
C.
Because it’s near the Gulf of Thailand.
10.


A.
It took, off on time.
B.
Take off that shirt now.
C.
We'll leave shortly.
PART 2
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several conversations between two people.
You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer
sheet.
11. When did the package arrive?
A.

This morning.
B.
Two days ago.
C.
Last Tuesday.
D.
On Friday.
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
16.
A.
B.

C.
D.
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
A.
B.
C.

How long ago did the speakers visit Paris?
A month ago
Two months ago
A year ago
Eight years ago
When will Mark start his new job?
This afternoon
On Monday

In eight days
In two weeks
How often does the woman travel to Tokyo?
Once a month
Four times a month
Once a year
Four times a year.
How soon will the contract be ready?
By morning
By this afternoon
In three days
In nine days
Who received a promotion?
Only Pat.
Only Sam
Both Sam and Jim.
Sam, Jim and Pat
What is Ms. Fujita's job?
She's the director.
She’s the accountant.
She's the director's assistant.
She's the accountant's assistant
Who is the man talking to?
A waitress
A grocery store clerk
A friend
A specialist
Who left the telephone message?
An accountant
A painter

A telephone operator
An office manager
Whose office is at the end of the hall?
Cindy’s boss’s office
Cindy’s office
John’s boss’s office


D.

John’s office

GOOD LUCK!
LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer
sheet.
1.
A.
I'm not hungry.
B.
It's about two blocks.
C.
Because it serves good food.

2.
A.
I didn't sleep last night.
B.
The tire needs air.
C.
We're required to wear ties at work.
3.
A.
We'll have to take the stairs.
B.
He hasn't spoken yet.
C.
Yes, there are eleven.
4.
A.
T turned in my expense report yesterday.
B.
Yes, but it's really delicious.
C.
The waitress will bring you some water.
5.
A.
My desk is by the door.
B.
The one by the window is Bob’s desk.
C.
I'll close the window. ~
6.
A.

I was the last one here.
B.
I need a towel.
C.
Let's clean up the office first.
7.
A.
It opens at 8 A.M.
B.
The door is open.
C.
The bank has a large clock.
8.
A.
I always use this parking lot.
D.
Me too. I like to be outside.
C. I don't go out when it's dark.
9.
A.
Sue talks very fast.


B.
C.
10.
A.
B.
C.

I'm late for a meeting.
They enjoy walking.

.

It’s shallow
We took the bus
Let’s take my car

PART 2
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several conversations between two people.
You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer
sheet.
11. How long ago did the man buy the telephone?
A.
A week ago
B.
Three weeks ago
C.
A year ago
D.
Five years ago
12. When will the conference take place?
A.
This afternoon
B.
Tomorrow
C.
On Friday
D.

Next month
13. How often does Tim order office supplies?
A.
Every two days
B.
Once a week
C.
Every ten days
D.
Once a month
14. How soon will the car be ready?
A.
This afternoon
B.
Tomorrow
C.
The day after tomorrow
D.
On Friday
15. How long has the woman been waiting?
A.
Ten minutes
B.
Fifteen minutes
C.
Thirty minutes
D.
Forty minutes
16. What is the new accountant’s name?
A.

Bill
B.
Bod
C.
Mr. Wilson
D.
Mrs. Ortega
17. What’s Frank’s profession?
A.
He is a lawyer
B.
He’s an economist
C.
He’s student
D.
He’s a professor
18. Who is in the hospital?
A.
Marsha
B.
Jim
C.
Linda
D.
Jim’s wife
19. Whose car is parked by the front door?
A.
Martin’s car
B.
Sandy’s car

C.
The secretary’s car
D.
The director’s car
20. What is the woman’s job?
A.
She’s a bank teller
B.
She’s a police officer


C.
D.

She’s a bus driver
She’s a mail carrier

GOOD LUCK!

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
•
There are two parts to the test.
•
You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Directions:You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best
response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C On your ansvi'er
sheet.
1.

A.
Not very, but I could eat.
B.
I've never been to Hungary.
C.
Because I haven't eaten.
2.
A.
Yes, your wife called at noon.
B.
I had a massage.
C.
No one has seen us for ages.
3.
A.
He hasn't grown up yet.
B.
It rained all morning.
C.
Because it's round.
4.
A.
I'll take them with me.
B.
I'm too busy at work.
C.
I take public transportation.
5.
A.
I think green's a good color.

B.
Because he painted it blue.
C.
He read the poster on the wall.
6.
A.
He doesn't like cigars.
B.
We all like sugar with our coffee.
C.
Sugar's very sweet.
7.
A.
The table is by the window.
B.
It's our new table.
C.
That newspaper belongs to me.
8.


A.
B.
C.
9.
A.
B.
C.
10.
A.

B.
C.

No, we'll eat later.
Yes, the mail is on your desk.
Nobody came this morning.
I'll pick her up at the airport.
I already have my ticket.
I think she looks the same.
You never work at night.
Because my work is finished.
I have to Finish this report.

PART 2
Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the
best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.
11. Why is the woman going to Hawaii?
A.
To spend her vacation.
B.
To buy new clothes.
C.
To attend a conference.
D.
To visit friends.
12. Why did the woman arrive late?
A.
She was in an accident.
B.
She had a flat tire.

C.
She felt tired.
D.
She was waiting for someone.
13. Why is the window closed?
A.
It's cool outside.
B.
The air-conditioning is on.
C.
The room isn't warm enough.
D.
The street is very noisy.
14.
Why doesn't the man want to take the elevator?
A.
The elevator is slow.
B.
They're going down.
C.
It's late.
D.
He likes to wafk.
15. Why does the woman suggest taking the subway?
A.
The office is closed.
B.
A car is too fast.
C.
Traffic is heavy.

D.
It's late.
16. Why didn't the man eat lunch?
A.
He forgot to eat.
B.
He wasn't hungry.
C.
He got to the cafeteria too late.
D.
He didn't have time.
17. Where will the speakers get together?
A.
Downstairs.
B.
At the park.
C.
At the office.
D.
At a cafe.
18. Where are the speakers?
A.
At a train station.
B.
At a bus stop.
C.
At a swimming pool.
D.
At an airport.
19. What does the man think of the bus?

A.
It’s inconvenient.
B.
It’s relaxing.
C.
It’s too expensive.


D.
It’s fast.
20. What do the speakers say about Bob?
A.
His work is good.
B.
He’s improving.
C.
He talks too much.
D.
He’s isn’t doing a good job.

GOOD LUCK!
READING TEST

TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES

PART 1 : READING COMPREHENSION
Answer all the questions following the passage on the basis of what is stated in or implied
in the passage. Record your answers on the answer sheet
I was the only person to get off the train at 4pm at Abisko in the Arctic Circle. The train
disappeared into the night. I was alone, in the dark, with the temperature at minus 20, as

cold as I'd expected it. At that point I thought about giving up this trip and wished I were
on my way back home but the train had gone and I could see a hotel ahead.
The girl at reception gave me the key to a 'cabin' as the rest of the hotel was closed. I went
back outside. I could see by the light from the hotel and found the cabin easily. My hands
were frozen as I turned the key in the lock and pushed the door which refused to move. I
pushed it harder. I was thinking of breaking a window to prevent myself from freezing to
death when I took my hand off the handle and the door openedfgently towards me.
After recovering in the warmth of the cabin, which was actually very comfortable, I went
outside again. I realized I wasn't completely alone as I saw car headlights on the road
nearby. It was a clear evening full of red, green and blue light in the frozen air. It was so
beautiful I wanted to write a poem about it but I had no paper. I could only spend ten
minutes outside at a time so I went in and out of the cabin to watch the amazing Northern
Lights. I only spent three days there. I was sorry I'd booked a ticket on the train to
continue my journey so soon.
1. What is the writer trying to do?
A.
persuade other people to visit the Arctic Circle
B.
describe his own experiences in the Arctic Circle
C.
give advice on traveling to the Arctic Circle
D.
explain why he decided to go to the Arctic Circle
2. When he got off the train, the writer felt
A.
confused about what to do next.
B.
surprised at how cold it was.
C.
worried about finding a hotel.

D.
sorry he was not still on it.


3. What was the problem when the writer got to the cabin?
A.
He pushed the door instead of pulling it.
B.
The key didn't turn because of the frozen lock.
C.
He couldn't see what he was doing.
D.
He had to break a window to get in.
4. How did the writer spend the evening?
A.
He stayed inside the cabin and looked out at the stars.
B.
He tried to write about what he could see.
C.
He walked along the road towards a light.
D.
He went outside for short periods of time.
5. What did the writer put in his diary that day
A.
I'm sorry I came here as there's nothing to do in the dark.
B.
The best thing about being here is seeing the night sky.
C.
If 1 had a car, I could drive around and see more of tfcie area.
D.

It's a pity this is the only room the hotel could offer me.
PART 2: CLOZE TEST
Choose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage.
Recond your choices, on the answer sheet.
Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she fell
downstairs. William quickly rang (6)_____an ambulance when he discovered his mother
had broken her leg. In spite of being frightening, he (7)____the emergency services what
had happened and answered all the questions they asked him. He also telephoned his
father (8)______work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (9)____.While
waiting for (10)____people to come, William looked after his 18-month-old sister.
When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed: “It’s (11)____that a
youngboy of six knew the right number to (12)____, and was able to give us the correct
information. (13)_____of William’s quick thinking, we were able to (14)______there
immediately.”
Mrs. Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (15)______to both William and the ambulance
service.
6
A
to
B
off
c
for
D
with
7
A
said
B
talked

c
spoke
D
told
8
A
in
B
at
c
on
D
by
9
A
done
B
made
c
acted
D
worked
10
A
these
B
every
c
each
D

this
11
A
pleased
B
line
c
clever
D
great
12
A
put
B
set
c
dial
D
hit
13
A
Since
B
because
c
As
D
Although
14
A

manage
B
find
c
get
D
reach
15
A
agreeable
B
happy
c
grateful
D
approving
PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the word(s) that best complete fs) the blanks in the following passage. Recorded
your answers on the answer sheet
16.
Ambition, talent,_______desire are ingredients for success.
A. or
B. never
C. yet
D. and
17.

Bonnie has been married______Steve for two years.
A. with
B. at

C. by
D. to

18. If you_______a choice, which country would you visit?
A. have
B. had
C. Have had
D. will have