B1 English Test

Your name: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Class: EN.................

Date: ………………………

READING 35 mins /25

LISTENING 25 mins /25

WRITING 40 mins /25

SPEAKING 15 mins /25

TOTAL /100

READING (___ /25 marks)Reading Part 1 (8 Marks) ___ /8

a) Look at the notices and extracts below and decide which of the answers (A,B,C) is correct.

1A All City Bus journeys cost the same.

B You must have the correct money when you get on the bus.

C You must keep your ticket ready for checking.

2 Dave's Mum wants him to get some:

A Bread.

B Eggs.

C Salad.

3 Lenny had a difficult day. What does Miriam want Nabil to do?

A Buy her a new printer.

B Repair her old printer.

C Tell her when he will come.

4 A You can only use gym equipment for 20 minutes.

B You must stop using your equipment after 20 min at peak times.

C You have to wait for 20 minutes before using any gym equipment.

5 A You should pay for your books in the cafe.

B You must read your books in the cafe.

C You must not take any unpaid for books to the cafe.

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b) Look at this job advertisement and answer the questions below. Write the letter (A, B, C or D) on the line next to the question.

APV Marketing, Chicago’s leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art photographic equipment and supplies, is looking for a qualified professional for the following position:

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Responsibilities: Assist in conceptualizing marketing campaigns Provide inputs to the company’s marketing plans, programs, and activities Monitor the marketing performance of the company’s products in its various markets and

outlets.

Requirements: Must have excellent marketing and communication skills Must have a college degree in Business, Economics, or Marketing Management Must have a minimum of three years’ work experience in a comparable marketing

organization Must be forward-looking and innovative

We offer competitive salary, bonuses, incentives, car plan, and health insurance.Applicants may submit their résumé with ID photo to:APV Marketing Corp.Personnel DepartmentRoom 504 Alpha Towers11th Street, Chicago, IL 60446

6 What is APV Marketing Corp’s business?_________

A Publishing.B Banking.C Manufacturing.D Shipping.

7 What is not a requirement of the position?    __________

A The ability to compare different organisations. B The ability to communicate well.C The ability to think of new ideas.D Experience in marketing.

8 At least how many years’ work experience is required?   ___________ 

A One year.B Two years.        C Three years.     D Four years.

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B1 Reading Part 2 (7 Marks) ___ /7Below is a letter from a reader to a newspaper. Read it and answer questions 1-7. Write the correct answer (A,B,C or D) on the line next to the question.

9 Why did Samantha Johnson write the letter to the newspaper? ________

A to make a complaint

B to offer a different point of view

C to encourage people to watch more TV

D to persuade people not to use the internet

10 What is the Samantha Johnson’s main opinion of TV? _________

A it is an important source of news

B it offers excellent entertainment

C it is suffering because of the internet

D the quality of programmes is a problem

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Dear EditorI am writing with regards to the article 'Is the TV Dead?' that appeared in your newspaper on the 4th March. The author claimed that with the rise of the Internet, the TV was becoming less and less significant in our lives. I find it very difficult to agree with this view. The TV is still the main way most of us get our entertainment at home. It offers us the chance to see top musical artists, great films and documentaries and occasionally, thanks to important televised events, it has the power to bring the whole nation and all ages together in a way the Internet never could. Your article was particularly critical of the TV for the poor quality of programmes available on the many channels we now have. It is certainly true that many of the channels offer nothing more than repeats or low budget programmes. However, I would argue that the majority of content on the Internet is also of questionable quality. I agree with the writer that it is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest news on the Internet, but I'm sure most of us still enjoy sitting down to the News on TV in the evening just as much.The writer is correct in stating that the Internet has become our major source for research and I think this is its main strength. However, criticising the TV for not being as good is totally unfair. Information programmes like documentaries are made as much for their potential as entertainment as for their informative value and as such will continue to be popular with viewers. So in conclusion I don't think the writer should be so quick to write the TV off. On the contrary, I think it has many more years left in it!Yours sincerelySamantha Johnson

11 Which of the following is seen as a problem with TV? _______

A the quality of some of the programmes

B the lack of entertainment programmes

C the poor quality of the news programmes

D its unpopularity with younger people

12 What does Samantha Johnson think is the best use of the internet? _______

A to buy products

B to be entertained

C to get the latest news

D to find out information

13 According to Samantha Johnson why will documentaries continue to be popular? ______

A because they are more popular than the internet as a source of information

B because they are more entertaining than informative

C because they are equally entertaining and informative

D because they are more informative than entertaining

14 How does Samantha Johnson feel about TV? _______

A pleased

B excited

C frustrated

D worried

15 What does the Samantha Johnson want to say in the last paragraph? _______

A TV will continue to be a source of entertainment in the future

B TV will only last for a few more years

C People will prefer to read information on the internet in the future

D People prefer to turn their TVs off

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Reading Part 3 (10 marks) ___ /10

Read the four reviews for a hotel and the questions.Which reviewer says the following? Write A, B, C or D on the line. You can use each letter more than once.

The Coach Hotel Rating: ★★★☆☆    164 reviews

A Patsy190 writes:            The first thing we noticed on entering our room was how small it was. Our room was clean but the look was really outdated, especially the bathroom. We had dinner there, and it was well-cooked, but we were still hungry afterwards because the servings were so tiny. The drinks prices were extortionate - £5 for a small glass of wine. My friend ordered a brandy and coke, but the waitress brought him whisky and coke. When we complained, she just walked off!  Not impressed. I would like to say it was cheap and cheerful but at £120 a night, it was neither.

B MellowBunny writes:            I thought that the Coach Hotel was very good value for money. I had requested a quiet room and this was noted at reception. I got a great room - large, comfortable and clean. The only disappointing thing was that there were no tea/coffee facilities in the room - not even a kettle. There was a wide selection of well-cooked food on offer. At breakfast I had poached eggs, and they were done to perfection. In the evening, I had a delicious three-course meal, and I wasn’t kept waiting for ages between courses, which is definitely a plus when you’re dining alone. I found the staff friendly and always willing to help.

C TomWheeler writes:The hotel’s is just 200 metres walk away from the racecourse, so it’s really convenient. There’s plenty of space to park. The bed was comfortable with clean cotton sheets. Good power shower. I would agree with some of the less favourable reviews on the site too, though. The room definitely needed some attention – it smelt musty and the furniture and wallpaper wasn’t very up-to-date. The bin hadn't been emptied from previous guests, and there was other rubbish on the floor. The fan in the bathroom was very loud, and the plumbing made strange noises in the night. The walls were thin too. Breakfast was okay, but the choice was a bit limited.

D JadeUnicorn writes:Don’t be fooled by the pictures online. What you see is definitely NOT what you get!  First, it’s not close to the city centre – it’s at least a 35 minute walk. The room was quite charming and the bed was comfortable but the bathroom was absolutely tiny with a pathetic shower. No lock on the bathroom door and no toiletries, not even soap which definitely should be supplied in a hotel of this standard. The food was simply the type that gives Britain a bad name. Instant coffee and cheap sausages.

The hotel wasn’t good value for money. 16 _______

The décor was old-fashioned. 17 _______ 18 _______

The food was bad quality. 19 _______The service was poor. 20 _______

The service was good 21 _______The room wasn’t quiet. 22 _______

The food portions were small. 23 _______

The room did not have everything the guest expected 24 _______ 25 _______

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LISTENING (___ /25 marks)Listening Part One (7 marks) ___ /7

Look at the pictures and read each question. Listen to the short extracts. Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it.

1 What was damaged in the storm?

2 What present does the man decide to take?

3 Which is the woman’s jacket?

4 Which sport is not included in the price of the holiday?

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5 Which postcard will they send?

6 Where do they decide to go?

7 What will the boy do first?

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Listening Part Two (10 marks) ___ /10

You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital city of Germany.

For each question, put a tick in the correct box.

8 How long has Britta lived in Berlin? A four yearsB six yearsC twenty years

9 Britta moved to Berlin A for her job.B to study journalism.C to find work.

10 What does Britta say about living in Berlin? A she can’t sleep at night.

B she misses the museums and theatres in Bonn.

C she likes living in a big, busy city.

11 The thing Britta doesn’t like about A getting up early.living in Berlin is B the noise of the traffic.

C the traffic jams.

12 The area of Berlin where Britta lives is A quite an expensive area to live.B a good place to eat out.C a long way from the city centre.

13 How does Britta usually travel around Berlin? A She walks.B She goes by bike.C She uses the tram or bus

14 Britta thinks people in Berlin don’t A they are lazy.walk much because B public transport is quite cheap.

C they cycle everywhere.

15 Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going A to the park with her.B to the shops with his parents.C to a gallery with her.

16 What does Britta say about her work colleagues? A She goes out with them a lot.B She doesn’t often go out with them.C She never goes out with them.

17 Britta has lots of friends who A live near her. B work with her.C are still in England.

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Listening Part Three (8 marks) ___ /8

You will hear a man called Stephen Mills talking to a group of people about a trip to India to see tigers.

For each question, fill in the missing information in the notes..

The Tiger Tour

Stephen’s profession: (18) ……………………………………..

Date of arrival in India (19)………………………………………

Length of stay in wildlife park (20) ……………………………..

Number of tourists in group (21) ……………………………….

Type of accommodation (22) …………………………………..

The group will spend three days in the (23) ……………… of the

park.

Means of transport: open truck and (24) …………………………….

Meal not included: (25) ………………… on the last day.

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WRITING (___ /25 marks)Writing Part One (10 marks) ___/10

You are interested in doing an intensive course in the summer and you see this advertisement for a language school.

Write an email (+/- 80 words) asking for more information.

You should ask about;

• the number of students in the class,

• accommodation (which is best? price?)

• the number of class hours and length of courses (start and finish dates)

Dear Ms Clarke,

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Southsea Language SchoolStudy English in the UK this Summer

• Flexible courses to meet your needs

• Qualified, motivated and enthusiastic teachers

• Choice of accommodation: student residence, home-stay, hotel

• Great location: school close to amenities, good public transport

For more information contact our admissions secretary:

nickiclarke@southsea.co.uk

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Writing Part 2 (15 marks) ____/15

Write a review of a film or book for the website yoursay.com.

You should:

• describe the plot of the film or book

• give your opinion of it and say why you liked or didn’t like it.

• write approximately 150 -200 words

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