English Practice Test
The Core Test is focused on the assessment of English
receptive skills and contains three sections:
SECTION I: Grammar (Use of
English) SECTION II: Reading
Comprehension SECTION III:
Listening Comprehension
Time: 45 minutes.
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SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)
1. George is...................than Nick.
a) tall b) taller c) tallest
2. What time.......Calais tomorrow afternoon?
a) do the ferry reach b) is the ferry reaching c) does the ferry reach
3. My friend.........................lives in Australia is a nurse.
a) who b) which c) whose
4. I like walking in the park................hot days.
a) at b) on c) in
5. Centuries ago, people.............animals for food.
a) transported b) played c) hunted
6. If he.......................the lottery, he'll go on a round-the-world trip.
a) won b) wins c) will win
7. John has to get.....early in the morning.
a) on b) up c) down
8. The door was locked so I.......go inside.
a) will be able to b) wasn't able to c) can
9. She often.............................to music when she does the housework.
a) listens b) listening c) to listen
10.We.......at the sports centre every Wednesday afternoon.
a) are usually meeting b) usually meet c) have usually met
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11.That's the man.......son is a famous actor.
a) who b) where c) whose
12.........is a dairy product.
a) Cheese b) Meat c) Rice
13.Greg......down, opened the book and began to read.
a) was sitting b) sat c) has been sitting
14.Levi Strauss was the man.....................invented blue jeans.
a) who b) whose c) which
15.You have been to Spain,.................?
a) have you b) you have c) haven't you
16.If you study hard, you.........your exams this time.
a) passes b) pass c) will pass
17.This is the park........I take my dog every afternoon.
a) what b) where c) which
18.................do you like playing during long winter evenings?
a) What b) Which c) Why
19.Use this bowl. It's.........................than the other one.
a) big b) bigger c) biggest
20.They..............to Disneyland last week.
a) went b) had gone c) will go
End of Section I (Grammar). Correct:
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SECTION II: Reading Comprehension
Reading Task 1
Read and answer the questions below.
WELCOME TO CYBERSPACE!
Travel around the magnificent world of the Internet with COMEWITHUS.COM.
The Internet: a world of information, entertainment and communication. Are you on-line? If
not, think about what you’re missing. You could get the latest news it even appears TV: you
could take part in discussions about things that interest you with people from around the
world; you could make new friends who share your ideas and hobbies; you could send
messages to your friends abroad – they will reach them immediately, and at a minimum
cost; you could go shopping for anything, anywhere in the world, and pay much less than
you would in a shop.
All you need to do is call us FREE on 0800-600-600, and we will take care of everything!
Everything you need will come to your house in 24 hours, and you will be ready to start
surfing the net! And, with COMEWITHUS.COM, going on the Internet will cost you very little.
For £25 a month, you can have your own Internet connection, and your own e-mail
address. So call us now, on 0800-600-600, and start exploring the wonderful world of the
Internet!
1. “COMEWITHUS.COM” sell
a) TVs b) telephones c) Internet connections
2. According to the advertisement, with “COMEWITHUS.COM” you can
a) make new friends b) travel abroad c) appear on TV
3. If you want to connect to the Internet with “COMEWITHUS.COM” you have to
a) send them a message b) call them c) take part in a discussion
4. Calling “COMEWITHUS.COM” on the phone will cost you
a) a fortune b) very little c) nothing
5. What do “COMEWITHUS.COM” give you for £25 per month?
a) a computer b) an Internet connection c) a free telephone
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Reading Task 5
Read the article and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
Hello, People of Thailand!
Whatever country we come from, whatever colour our skin is, we all have one thing in
common: we are all people of the world.
Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich culture, just south of China. People call it the jewel
of south-east Asia for a good reason. Its tropical climate, white sandy beaches and ancient
temples make it a perfect holiday destination. What makes it really special, though, is its
people.
Thai people are good-looking. They are short with delicate features. They have got black
hair, dark eyes and light brown skin. The Thais are friendly people who are well known for
being generous and kind. „We are happy people who have strong wills and are especially
proud of our history,“ says Kasem from Bangkok.
Most people in Thailand live in villages. A typical Thai village consists of wooden houses, a
school and a Buddhist temple. Most of the people in the villages are farmers and fishermen.
The men usually work in the fields or catch fish in the rivers, and the women plant the crops.
Family life is very important in Thailand, and families often eat together. Thai food is very
spicy and includes curries, fish, seafood, soups and noodles. „We eat rice with our meals
and use a lot of strong spices in our cooking,“ explains Kasem.
Thai people love to enjoy themselves. Popular free-time activities include Thai boxing and
watching traditional dance shows. Thais also celebrate many festivals throughout the year.
„My favourite holiday is Surin, in November, when we always have elephant football
matches,“ says Kasem.
Thailand is a wonderful country. Its fascinating sights, rich cultural history and warm-hearted
people make it unique.
1. Many people go fishing and work in fields. ❏ True ❏ False
2. Thai people eat lots of rice and spices. ❏ True ❏ False
3. Thai people like eating alone. ❏ True ❏ False
4. People of Thailand are very kind. ❏ True ❏ False
5. There are elephant football matches during ❏ True ❏ False
Surin.
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Reading Task 6
Read the notice and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
Do you love computers? Are you aged 14-18? Then why not come to a camp where you can learn about
the latest computer technology under the supervision of university professors?
E-CAMP, Baines University, Massachusetts
Meet teens from all over America and all over the world!
The two-week camp includes a variety of classes: • Learn how to create animated cartoons
•Build radio-controlled cars and robots
•Design computer games
It’s fun, too. You won’t just be sitting in front of a computer all the time! Every day, we
organise outdoor activities like football and basketball. You can even improve your acting
skills in our drama workshop.To make a reservation please call 032-5563232 or email e-
[email protected] are a limited number of places available so book early! Cost $500
– includes lessons, accommodation and full board.
1. Only university students can go to e-Camp. ❏ ❏ False
True
2. People from various countries are welcome to the ❏ ❏ False
camp. True
3. The camp lasts 14 days. ❏ ❏ False
True
4. You can take part in team sports at the camp. ❏ ❏ False
True
5. You can book a place only by email. ❏ ❏ False
True
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Reading Task 7
Read the letter, then answer the questions below.
Dear Terry,
Greetings from Cairo! The weather is very hot here and I’m having a wonderful time. I’m
staying with my friend, Abdullah. He lives in the centre of Cairo.
I’ve been here since Monday and I’ve already done lots of things! I’ve already visited the
Khan al-Khalili bazaar. We visited it on Tuesday. You can’t imagine how noisy and crowded it
was! I bought some lovely handmade souvenirs there. I have also seen the Pyramids and
the Sphinx at Giza. I saw them yesterday. They were amazing. I even rode a camel. It was
fun! I’ve been to a traditional restaurant. Abudllah took me there last night. I tried couscous
and falafel. The place was fantastic and the food was just delicious.
There are a lot of things I haven’t done yet. I haven’t been on a boat trip down the River Nile
yet, and I haven’t visited the Egyptian Museum. We are going on a boat trip tomorrow and
we are going to visit the museum one of these days to see the exhibits. We are also going
to visit Luxor. The place is famous for its huge temples and statues.
Cairo is a fascinating city – you must visit it one day! Anyway, I’m returning to England on
Sunday next week, so I’ll call you then.
Best wishes, Jack
Reading Task 4 questions:
1. What is the weather like there? a) very warm b) rain and wind c) hot and
rainy
2. Who is Jack staying with? a) his Egyptian b) in hotel c) in city
friend centre
3. How long has Jack been there? a) a week b) since Monday c) few days
4. What did he do yesterday?
a) visited Pyramids and rode camel
b) bought some souvenirs
c) visited Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza
5. What hasn’t he done yet?
a) visited the Khan al-Khalili bazaar
b) went on a boat trip down the River Nile
c) had a coffee with his friend
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Reading Task 8
Read the report and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to assess the new Blue Moon restaurant in Abbington’s city
centre, which I visited on 14th May.
Food and Prices
The menu at the Blue Moon is rather boring for vegetarians as there are only a few salad
and pasta dishes to choose from. However, there are plenty of delicious dishes for those
who eat meat. I ordered the grilled chicken with Basmati rice. The chicken was very tasty,
but the rice was rather cold. I also thought that the Blue Moon was rather expensive.
Service
The staff at the Blue Moon was friendly and helpful. Even though my guest and I asked a lot
of questions, our waiter remained polite and patiently explained many dishes to us.
Although it was very busy on the night I visited the Blue Moon, the service was still fast.
Atmosphere
The comfortable seating, lovely furnishings and live piano music helped to give the Blue
Moon a relaxing atmosphere. The excellent food and service definitely made our evening
pleasurable.
Conclusion
The new Blue Moon restaurant in Abbington’s city centre is, on the whole, a wonderful
place to dine. However, I think the manager should make a few changes. Firstly, she
should have a wider selection of vegetarian dishes, so that all customers are satisfied.
Also she should make sure that all hot dishes are served hot.
Finally, she should lower the prices to give everyone a chance to visit this fabulous new
restaurant.
1. The menu is great for vegetarians. ❏ True ❏ False
2. The restaurant was rather expensive. ❏ True ❏ False
3. The staff was rude. ❏ True ❏ False
4. The restaurant is a wonderful place to dine. ❏ True ❏ False
5. All hot dishes were served hot. ❏ True ❏ False
End of Section II (Reading Comprehension). Correct:
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SECTION III: Listening Comprehension
Listening Task 1
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Listen and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
1. Brazilians don’t like eating with their ❏ True ❏ False
friends.
2. Brazilians don’t drink coffee in the ❏ True ❏ False
evening.
3. Filipinos eat with a fork and a spoon. ❏ True ❏ False
4. Filipinos add rice into their desserts. ❏ True ❏ False
5. Finns like drinking wine. ❏ True ❏ False
Listening Task 2
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Listen and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
1. Snakes cannot hear. ❏ True ❏ False
2. Snakes lay eggs. ❏ True ❏ False
3. Sea lions live in small groups. ❏ True ❏ False
4. Penguins’ eggs are black. ❏ True ❏ False
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5. Penguins can be under the water for 18 ❏ True ❏ False
minutes.
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Listening Task 3
Listen to Tony talking to a friend about an activity week. What did each
person do?
1. Lucy:
a) ball games b) water polo c) ice d)
skating tennis
e) mountain biking f) kick boxing g) climbing h)
boxing
2. Will:
a) ball games b) water polo c) ice d)
skating tennis
e) mountain biking f) kick boxing g) climbing h)
boxing
3. Catherine:
a) ball games b) water polo c) ice d)
skating tennis
e) mountain biking f) kick boxing g) climbing h)
boxing
4. Helen:
a) ball games b) water polo c) ice d)
skating tennis
e) mountain biking f) kick boxing g) climbing h)
boxing
5. Paul:
a) ball games b) water polo c) ice d)
skating tennis
e) mountain biking f) kick boxing g) climbing h)
boxing
End of Section III (Listening). Correct:
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