English Test (B) Year 10 Class 3 November 2025
Name: _________________________________________________________________ No______Mark: ____________________________________
Part A – Listening
You are going to listen to an interview in which exchange student Emma from Finland shares
her experience and reflects on the opportunities and challenges she has faced. You are going
to listen twice. Read all the items first.
1. Choose the correct option (A, B or C) according to what you hear. [8x6 p]
1.1 According to Emma, her experience was amazing because of
(A) the fact that she became much taller very rapidly.
(B) the things she learned and the people she met.
(C) her ability to overcome the challenges she faced.
1.2 Emma’s favourite country to study abroad in was
(A) the United Kingdom. (B) France. (C) Spain
1.3 Emma was ________ when she went to study abroad.
(A) 17 (B) 16 (C) 15
1.4 Emma says the main reason for problems between host families and students is
(A) not speaking to each other (C) the feeling of not being safe.
(B) having different cultures.
1.5 The most significant challenge Emma faced at school was
(A) not having any friends. (C) adjusting to the school system.
(B) speaking a new language.
1.6 When did Emma need more support from the staff than she was getting?
(A) During the application process. (C) While she was in the UK.
(B) Shortly before going to the UK.
1.7 In Emma’s opinion, the most important advice for exchange
students is
(A) to accept new opinions.
(B) to always ask for help.
(C) not to think they are silly.
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1.8 Emma recommends exchange programmes mostly because
(A) students learn many fantastic things.
(B) they last for more than just a few days.
(C) students really live in the host country.
Part B – Reading
You are going to read a text about reasons why you should study abroad in high school.
As you may know, there are lots of great university programmes for studying abroad, but there
are also many study abroad options available to students in high school. Whether you know you
will love it or just want to have a try, here are five reasons why you should consider studying
abroad in high school.
Reason #1: You’ll learn if you’re capable of taking care of yourself
For most people, going away to university is the first test of whether they can take care of
themselves. To help you find out how capable you are of taking care of yourself, studying abroad
in high school is a good option. You’ll learn valuable self-care skills while having fun. Studying
abroad is also a well-structured way to learn life lessons — as opposed to travelling, where you
might be out on your own without the support of programme organizers, teachers, and
classmates to help you succeed.
Reason #2: You’ll become more than just a tourist
Perhaps you’ve travelled a bit with your parents and enjoy going on holiday. Well, if you study
abroad in high school, you’ll learn what it’s like to travel beyond being a tourist. Going
to classes, learning a new language and fitting in with everyday life in a foreign place is far
different from being a tourist. And it’s even more exciting because you learn about a country
much more deeply than if you’re just taking a guided tour around it.
Reason #3: You can learn a new language
The ability to learn a new language is a great skill, and it can be extremely useful for all of us to
have. Learning a new language is a door that always opens to new worlds. It’s best to learn
languages while you’re still young and your mind is flexible, and learning through studying
abroad is a great way to improve language skills — or to learn new ones.
Reason #4: You’ll make new friends around the world
Who doesn’t want to make cool new friends? And there’s perhaps nothing cooler than having
friends in foreign countries. Friendships that you form in your younger years are usually deeper
and stronger. If you study abroad in high school, you’ll make good friends and they will be by
your side for life.
Reason #5: You’ll experience a different culture and new ways of life
As you know, travelling helps you understand the world better. But studying abroad while you’re
still young, in high school, exposes you to much more than just a few differences.
You’ll realize that, while life throughout the world is different, there are many similarities that
people share. There’s nothing like experiencing this for yourself.
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[Link] (adapted)
1. Match each idea in column A with the paragraph it refers to in column B.
Write only the paragraph numbers. [3x8 p
A B
1. Paragraph 1
a. Increasing self-growth 2. Paragraph 2
3. Paragraph 3
b. Experiencing deeper cultural understanding 4. Paragraph 4
5. Paragraph 5
c. Creating meaningful and lifelong connections
6. Paragraph 6
2. Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences according to the text.
[5x 7p.]
1. According to the text, what is one benefit of studying abroad in high school?
A) It guarantees admission to a top university.
B) It provides a way to test and develop autonomy.
C) It allows students to travel without attending classes.
D) It avoids any need for learning new languages.
2. How does the author distinguish between a tourist and a student living abroad?
A) Tourists learn new languages more efficiently.
B) Students abroad only visit tourist sites with their classmates.
C) Students abroad experience daily life and learn about a country more intensely.
D) Tourists make more friends than students abroad.
3. What does the author imply about learning a new language at a young age?
A) It is too difficult for most students to succeed.
B) It is best to wait until university to learn a language.
C) Young minds are flexible and learn languages more easily.
D) Language learning should only happen in your home country.
4. Why is forming friendships in high school considered valuable, according to the text?
A) Friends made at this stage are usually superficial and short-lived.
B) Early friendships are often more profound and can last a lifetime.
C) Friendships only matter in university, not in high school.
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D) Making friends is discouraged when studying abroad.
5. What is a main idea presented about experiencing a different culture while studying
abroad?
A) The experience helps students realize what both unites and distinguishes people
around the world.
B) Experiencing a new culture as a tourist and as a student is identical.
C) Cultural differences should be avoided whenever possible.
D) Seeing the world at a young age can cause confusion.
3. Match each word in column A with a word in column B that can replace it in the text. Two
options in column B do not apply. Write only the numbers. [4x2 p]
A B
a. available (p. 1) 1. adapting
2. precious
b. valuable (p. 2) 3. accessible
4. understand
c. fitting in (p. 3)
5. joining
d. realize (p. 6) 6. rare
Part C – Use of language
4. Complete the text below with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: Present Simple,
Present Continuous, Past Simple or Past Continuous. Write only the correct verb forms.
Life in Berlin [10x3 p]
When I first arrived in Berlin, everything felt new and exciting. I (1. walk) __________ around
the city centre when I (2. see) __________ a group of students speaking English. One of them
(3. invite) __________ me to join their tour, and I happily accepted. Now, I (4. study)
__________ at a local university and I (5. live) __________ in a shared flat near campus.
Every morning, I (6. take) __________ the tram to class, and in the evenings, I (7. cook)
__________ dinner with my flatmates. Last weekend, while we (8. explore) __________ a
museum, we (9. meet) __________ the professor who (10. teach) __________ us European
history. It was one of the best days of the programme!
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Part D – Writing
Informal Email (80–120 words) [50 p]
Your friend is thinking about joining the Erasmus programme but feels a little anxious. Write
them an informal email about your experience as an Erasmus student. Include the following
points:
● a reason why Erasmus is a valuable experience
● an interesting cultural experience you had abroad
● an example of a situation where speaking English was helpful
● how friendships abroad can make the experience more meaningful
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