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ILTEA English Proficiency Tests

A2

(30 minutes)


PART 1

Example

Leave trays on the counter A. in a pet shop Answer

B. in a fast food restaurant B

C. in a post office

A B C D E

1. A. on a train

B. on a sidewalk

C. on a city street

2. A. in a cinema

B. at a supermarket

C. at a beach

3. A. in a lift

B. on a post box

C. on a drink machine

4. A. in a hospital

B. in a station

C. on a hill

5. A. in a post office

B. in a park

C. on a bus

Leave trays

on the counter


QUESTIONS 6 - 10

Which notice (A - E) says this (6 - 10)?

For questions 6 - 10, mark the correct letter A – E on the answer sheet.

Example Answer

This is on sale. B.

A B C D E

6. You can't park here. A.

7. Drive carefully here.

8. Don't put your hands out the windows.

B.

9. No swimming after 8 pm.

10. People are repairing the road.

C.

D.

E.


PART 2

QUESTIONS 11 - 15

Read the descriptions (11 - 15) of some things people carry with them.

What is the name (A - E) of each one?

For questions 11 - 15, mark the correct letter A – E on the answer sheet.

Example Answer

Something to carry money in. B. Wallet

A B C D E

11. You carry books in this. A. dollar bills

12. Paper money. B. tissue

13. A thing to talk to other people with. C. coins

14. You use this to wipe your nose. D. cell phone

15. Money that is made of metal. E. book bag


PART 3

QUESTIONS 16 – 20

Complete the five conversations.

For questions 16 – 20, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Example

How many students are there in your class? A. History Answer

B. Thirty-five B

C. 9 o’clock AM

A B C D E

16. Jim starts a new job tomorrow. A. How long?

B. Where?

C. How much?

17. You shouldn’t swim alone. A. Why not?

B. When?

C. Is she here?

18. Do you like chocolate? A. Yes, very much.

B. On Tuesdays.

C. Yes, twice a day.

19. Can you play the guitar? A. Yesterday.

B. No, I can’t.

C. He’s not here.

20. I like football. A. I do, too.

B. I will, too.

C. It does, too.


PART 4

QUESTIONS 21 – 25

Complete the conversation between two classmates.

What does Linda say to Adam?

For questions 21 – 25, mark the correct letter A – E on the answer sheet.

Example Answer

Adam: Good morning, Linda.

Linda: ______________ B. Morning, Adam.

A B C D E

Adam: I’m really hungry. A. The sandwiches are good

Linda: 21._____________ B. The cafeteria is still open.

Adam: I didn’t have time for breakfast. C. You should eat breakfast.

Linda: 22._____________ D. Why?

Adam: Yes, I know. E. What do you want?

Linda: 23._____________

Adam: Great, let’s go.

Linda: 24._____________

Adam: I don’t know.

Linda: 25._____________

Adam: Okay, I’ll have a ham sandwich then.


PART 5

QUESTIONS 26 – 32

Read the story about Ethan and then answer the questions.

For questions 26 – 32, mark the correct letter A, B or C on the answer sheet.

ETHAN’S STORY

When Ethan left home at the age of eighteen, his grandfather gave him $750 to help him. Most of Ethan’s friends took jobs at a car factory, but Ethan used his grandfather’s money to buy a guitar. He traveled to big cities and played his guitar on the street. People passing by would throw money into Ethan’s guitar case. At first, his family didn’t want Ethan to travel and play music on the street. His family thought that he should work in a factory instead. They hoped that one day he could save enough money to buy a house. But Ethan continued to travel to big cities and play music on the street. After a few months, Ethan was asked to play at a concert in one of the big cities. He met a famous band and they asked him to join them. After one year, Ethan was traveling around the world with the famous band. He was making millions of dollars and having a lot of fun. He was so popular that he had to get someone to help answer all the letters people sent to him.


Example

How old was Ethan when he left home? A. 17 Answer

B. 18 B

C. 16

A B C D E

26. Why did his grandfather give Ethan money? A. Ethan asked for it.

B. To help him.

C. He owed it to Ethan.

27. After he left home, Ethan A. worked in a factory.

B. went to college.

C. played his guitar on the

street.

28. Why did Ethan play music on the street? A. He was poor.

B. He wanted to travel.

C. He was hungry.

29. When Ethan left home, his family wanted him to A. work in a factory.

B. go to college.

C. get married.

30. Ethan played music on the streets in A. small towns.

B. poor countries.

C. big cities.

31. After a few months Ethan was asked to A. play in a concert.

B. stop playing in big cities.

C. buy a house.

32. After one year Ethan was making A. thousands of dollars.

B. millions of dollars.

C. a lot of new friends.



A2

(approximately 25 minutes)


PART 1

QUESTIONS 1 – 5

Listen to the tape.

You will hear five short conversations.

You will hear each conversation twice.

There is one question for each conversation.

For questions 1 – 5, choose one answer for each question.

Example

How many people were there at the meeting? A. 12 Answer

B. 30 C

C. 20

A B C D E

1. How will John get to work? A. Car

B. Bus

C. Taxi

2. Where are the earrings? A. on the table in the kitchen

B. under the TV

C. on the desk

3. When will the museum open on Monday? A. 9:00 a.m.

B. 9:30 a.m.

C. 10:00 a.m.

4. Which dish do they buy? A. the round one

B. the square one

C. the triangle one

5. When’s Peter’s graduation ceremony? A. 14 June

B. 15 June

C. 24 June


PART 2

QUESTIONS 6 – 10

Listen to Anne talking to her father about her new class.

How does she describe each classmate?

For questions 6 – 10, choose a letter A – E for each name.

You will hear the conversation twice.

Example Answer

Janice B. pretty

A B C D E

CLASS MATES DESCRIPTIONS

6. Alfred A. short

7. Margaret B. cute

8. Robert C. tall

9. Mark D. clever

10. Linda E. funny


PART 3

QUESTIONS 11 – 15

Listen to Jim talking to Debbie about a new library.

For questions 11 – 15, choose answer A, B, or C.


Example

Where is the new library? Answer

A. Byng Road C

B. Brighton Road

C. Elm Street

A B C D E

11. When did the new library open? A. May 15th

B. March 15th

C. May 16th

12. How much does a library card cost? A. $10 a year

B. $15 a year

C. $50 a year

13. What days is the library open late? A. Monday and Wednesday

B. Monday and Tuesday

C. Thursday and Friday

14. Which bus goes to the new library? A. number 9

B. number 90

C. number 19

15. When will Jim and Debbie go to the new library? A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Wednesday


PART 4

QUESTIONS 16 – 20

You will hear a girl asking for information about a badminton club.

Listen and complete questions 16 – 20.


PARK STREET BADMINTON CLUB

Example

Address: A. 37 Part Street Answer

B. 307 Park Street B

C. 37 Park Street

A B C D E

16. Opening time: A. 10:00 p.m.

B. 10:00 a.m.

C. 10:15 p.m.

17. Closing time: A. 10:00 p.m.

B. 10:00 a.m.

C. 10:15 p.m.

18. Number of courts: A. 50

B. 55

C. 15

19. Cost per hour: A. 100 dollars

B. 10 dollars

C. 2 dollars

20. Racquet rental fee: A. 10 dollars

B. 2 dollars

C. 15 dollars


PART 5

QUESTIONS

You will hear a camp counselor talking about a summer camp.

Listen and complete questions 21 – 25.

You will hear the information twice.

GREEN RIVER SUMMER CAMP

Example

When does the bus arrive the camp? A. 8:00a.m. Answer

B. 8:30 a.m. B

C. 8:00 p.m.

D. 8:30 p.m.

A B C D E

21. When does the bus leave the camp? A. 8:30 a.m.

B. 4:30 p.m.

C. 4:45 p.m.

D. 8:30 p.m.

22. Campers must wear: A. towel

B. jacket

C. bathing suit

D. pants

23. Campers must bring: A. towel

B. jacket

C. hat

D. breakfast

24. Lunch is eaten in: A. home

B. cafe

C. riverside

D. cafeteria

25. Camp will be closed on: A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Saturday

D. lunch time



A2

(30 minutes)


PART 1:

QUESTIONS 1 – 8

Read the article about bears.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (1 – 8).

For questions 1 – 8, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

ABOUT BEARS

Bears live (0) many countries around the world. Some (1) the biggest bears live in

North America. (2) usually eat berries, honey and fish. Bears will fight (3) bears

for food when they are hungry. (4) bears will take food (5) people if they have a

chance.

Bears come in different sizes. The Polar bear (6) the biggest. (7) lives in the Arctic

and has white fur (8) match the snow.

Example Answer

0. A. in B. it C. is A

1. A. on B. in C. of

2. A. Them B. They C. It

3. A. other B. another C. any

4. A. Some B. None C. Much

5. A. for B. of C. from

6. A. are B. is C. it

7. A. Them B. It C. They

8. A. to B. that C. for


PART 2

QUESTIONS 9 – 18

Complete the letters.

Write ONE word for each space (9 –18).

For questions 9 – 18, write your words on the answer sheet.

Dear Sir or Madam,

My son left (example: his) bag on a bus (9) _________ Friday. He was on the

7:00 PM bus to Hsinchu (10) _________ 15th September. It is (11) _________

green school bag and his name (12) _________ printed on the outside. (13)

_________ you found this bag?

Sincerely,

Paddy Whacker

K.


PART 3

QUESTIONS 19 – 23

Read the information about someone who wants to take dance lessons.

Fill in the information on the Dance Lesson Application Form.

For questions 19 – 23, write the information on the answer sheet.

Amy Wright is twelve years old. She is in the seventh grade at Eastwood Public School. She has taken ballet dance lessons before and now she wants to take jazz dance lessons. She would like to take two lessons a week on Monday and Wednesday.

DANCE LESSON APPLICATION FORM

Full name: (example) Amy Wright . Age: (19) _________________________________ School: (20) _________________________________ Grade: (21) _________________________________ Which lessons? (22) _________________________________ How often? (23) _________________________________


PART 4

QUESTION 24

Read this invitation card from your friend, Martin.

December 5th

Hi!

I am going to have a Christmas party next Saturday night. Can you come? Please

tell me if you can come and if you will bring a friend. Also, I am asking everyone

to bring some food or drinks if they come. What can you bring?

Your friend, Martin

Write a reply to Martin’s invitation.

Answer Martin’s questions.

Write 20 – 25 words.

Write your reply on the answer sheet.


Answer Sheet for Writing Test

Level: A2 Test Date: Candidate Number: Candidate Name:

Answers

1. 6. 11. 16. 21. .

2. 7. 12. 17. 22. .

3. 8. 13. 18. 23. .

4. 9. 14. 19.

5. 10. 15. 20. .

Write your answer for question 24

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KET PRACTISE TEST Ailtea.org/online/a2/A2-test_sample_paperl.pdfLeave trays on the counter A. in a pet shop Answer B . in a fast food restaurant B C . in a post office