Collection of tests

COLLECTION OF TESTS - LEVEL A
COLLECTION OF TESTS
LEVEL A

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?


13. Are cell phones popular in your country? Do you own one? If so,
what do you use it for and why?
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?

LISTENING COMPREHENSION
TEST 1
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, I can.
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. The woman's face
D. The woman's hair
12. What warning does the man give the woman?
A. She must use less electricity.
B. She should relax more often.
C. She should not use a computer every day.
D. She should turn on the light.
13. Which sentence is true?
A. The man and woman were classmates.
B. The man and woman have met before.
C. The man and woman have never met before.


D. The woman wants to buy some shoes.
14. Why was the man late?
A. He woke up late.
B. He had car trouble.
C. The traffic was bad.
D. His watch was broken.
15. Why does the man think it is a good idea?
A. The curtains will make the room look brighter.
B. The room will be less stressful.
C. Blue curtains are less expensive.
D. The room will look bigger.
16. What does the woman remember?
A. The man's birthday

B. Where she left her car
C. That her glasses are in her car
D. That her keys are on her desk
17. What does the man want to do?
A. Use the computer
B. Break the computer
C. Fix the computer
D. Buy the computer
18. What is the problem?
A. The man is sick.
B. The ticket is too expensive.


C. There are no more tickets.
D. The man lost his ticket.
19. When does the woman need to be in the city centre?
A. In half an hour
B. In sixty minutes
C. In two hours
D. In forty minutes
20. What does the woman want?
A. Chinese food
B. A book
C. some eggs
D. some milk
GOOD LUCK!

TEST 2
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 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, I 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. Five o'clock
D. Six o'clock
12. What does the woman say about the gloves?

A. She wants a pair like them.


B. She has a pair like them.
C. They are on the chair.
D. She doesn't know where they are.
13. What is Mary wearing?
A. A black dress and a red jacket
B. Red pants
C. A black suit
D. A red dress and a black jacket
14. What are the man and woman talking about?
A. Making cookies
B. Going on a picnic
C. Opening a restaurant
D. Going on vacation
15. Where is the man going?
A. Home
B. New York
C. To the bus terminal
D. To the ferry
16. How many people live in Peter's house?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
17. Why does the woman drink so much coffee?


A. She really likes it.

B. It helps her focus on her work.
C. It keeps her awake.
D. She gets free coffee at work.
18. Why didn't the man see the woman?
A. She was in a different room.
B. She left before he arrived.
C. She wasn't invited.
D. She was hiding from him.
19. What does the woman say about the bookstore?
A. That it has a wide variety of books.
B. That it is difficult to find.
C. That it is quite far away.
D. That the man might not find the book he needs.
20. What is the man going to do after the conversation?
A. Go home
B. Take a bath
C. Go to the supermarket
D. Clean the bathroom
GOOD LUCK!

TEST 3
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. Its 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 hear several conversations between two people.
You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on the
answer sheet.


11. He needs to call
A. 214-2961
B. 241-2961
C. 241-6291
D. 421-2961
12. The number is
A. (202) 555-2436
B. (212) 553-4326
C. (212) 555-4236
D. (202) 555-2463
13. They're talking about

A. hamburger
B. coffee
C. pizza
D. ice cream
14. They're talking about
A. a hamburger
B. salad
C. soup
D. a hot dog
15. She goes out for dinner
A. after work
B. during the week
C. on weekends


D. every fortnight
16. He visits relatives
A. on weekends
B. on vacation
C. on Sunday
D. on Friday
17. The man thinks the woman should buy
A. a yellow sweater
B. a red sweater
C. an orange dress
D. a yellow dress
18. They're talking about
A. a TV
B. a couch
C. a bookshelf

D. books
19. The woman
A. isn't hungry
B. is angry
C. is late
D. is busy
20. Now, it's
A. 7:00
B. 7:50


C. 8:15
D. 7:15
GOOD LUCK!

TEST 4
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. 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, I was born 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.


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 to 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 corner 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!

TEST 5
LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING
TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES
• There are two parts to the test.
• You will hear each part twice.
PART 1
Direction: 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.
. The post office is closed.
. The stamps are in the' top drawer
. The letter was not stamped.
2.


. I took one of them.
. Four to five times an hour.
. I take a vacation twice a year.
3.
A. That cup is his.
B. This is good coffee.

C. Yes, I like coffee.
4.
. Yes, actually we're early
. No, I don't have a watch.
. No, he came at 4:30.
5.
. She's feeling better.
. I know only a few words.
. We love Chinese food.
6.
. They're good students
. Because it was a test.
. I was too tired to study.
7.
. They're playing golf now.
. They plan to stay home tomorrow.
. He said he'll go the day after.
8.


. She counted five tickets.
. I lost my ticket.
. It's on the ground floor.
9.
. Around the corner.
. At noon.
. Beef and noodles.
10.
. I’ll see that movie next month.
. I moved overseas.

. About four. 1 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. Ask his mother for some information
B. Invite the woman to his mother house
C. Hold a dinner party
D. Buy a new sofa
GOOD LUCK!

TEST 6
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, I 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. With a money order.

B. With a credit card.