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A GUIDE To

TTC ENTRANCE TEST

In

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

[EXERCISES & KEY ANSWERS]

For

2020-2021 Academic Year

First Edition

2018

Tahan Theological College

Tahan, Kalaymyo, Sagaing, Myanmar

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A Guide to TTC Entrance Test In English Proficiency

For 2019-2020 Academic Year

By

Charles Zothangpuia B.C.Sc. Hons, M.L.I.S (CPU, Philippines) Lecturer @ TTC

Published by

The Faculty of Tahan Theological College

First Edition

© 2018

Copies: 100

Printed at

Info & Media Center Tahan Theological College Tahan, Kalay, Myanmar [email protected]

Contents How to use this Booklet ........................................................................... 1

About Question and its Carried Marks for the Test ................................. 1

Question Type .......................................................................................... 2

When the entrance test will take ............................................................ 2

Where the entrance test will be set for ................................................... 2

How the Test will be set up ..................................................................... 2

How the Test result will be announced ................................................... 2

If you failed in the Test ............................................................................ 2

Which English Level is set for the Applicants in Each Program ............... 3

Can Do Statements for Each Level ........................................................... 3

Level A1 “Breakthrough” ......................................................................... 3

Level A2 “Waystage”................................................................................ 3

Level B1 “Threshold” ............................................................................... 4

Grammar Level for Level A1 (For L.Th.) .................................................. 5

Grammar Level for Level A2 (For B.Th./B.A.Eng.) ................................... 5

Grammar Level for Level B1 (For M.Div.) ................................................ 7

GRAMMAR EXCERCISES FOR LEVEL A1 (L.Th.) ......................................... 8

GRAMMAR EXCERCISES FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A) ..............................11

GRAMMAR EXERCISES FOR LEVEL B1 (FOR M.DIV..) .............................14

READING EXCERCISES ............................................................................18

READING EXCERCISE- 1 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.) ..............................18

FREE TIME ..............................................................................................18

READING EXCERCISE – 2 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.) ............................22

EDUCATION ........................................................................................22

READING EXCERCISE – 1 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.) ..................................25

TRAVEL ...............................................................................................25

READING EXCERCISE – 2 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.) ...................................29

JOB APPLICATION ...............................................................................29

VOCABULARY TEST .................................................................................31

TEST-1 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.) .....................................................31

WEATHER ...........................................................................................31

TEST - 2 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.) ...................................................32

TRANSPORT ........................................................................................32

TEST - 1 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.) .........................................................33

TEST - 2 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.) .........................................................35

SPORT .................................................................................................35

ANSWER KEY ..........................................................................................37

READING TEST ANSWER KEY ..................................................................39

VOCABULARY TEST ANSWER KEY ..........................................................40

A Guide to TTC Entrance Test

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How to use this Booklet

This booklet is published for the applicants who want to have proper

preparation to take the entrance test in English skills to pursue the

programs offered at Tahan Theological College. It covers a number of

exercises and the key answers are also included at the end of the book.

The entrance test taker could earn a good band or pass mark by studying

the included exercises very well.

Depending on the educational background of the applicants and their

pursuing program, the test level differs and it is set up to align with the

CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) Global Scale and

Cambridge English Scale which are also aligned with IELTS, but IELTS use

the existing nine-band scale for reporting results. All the applicants in

each program will have to meet the Levels such as A1, A2, and B1 of the

CEFR Global Scale or Cambridge English to enroll in each of the

applicant’s pursuing program at TTC.

About Question and its Carried Marks for the Test

In the Test Question, there will be five sections such as Grammar (40

Marks), Reading (20 Marks), Vocabulary (20 Marks), and Writing (20

Marks). The pass mark will be 40. The College will consider to admit only

those who obtain 40 marks in the test. Aligning with the IELTS Band

Score, the applicants must obtain at least:

Pursuing Program TTC IELTS Band Score

For L.Th. 40 - > 3.5

For B.Th. 40 - > 4.0

For B.A. 40 - > 4.5

For M.Div. 40 - > 5.5


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Question Type

There will be 4 sections and its carried marks such as the followings:

1. Grammar test 40 marks

2. Vocabulary Test 20 mark

3. Reading test 20 marks

4. Writing test 20 marks

When the entrance test will take The Entrance Test will be taken at 1:00pm-3:00pm at May 2, 2018.

Where the entrance test will be set for Normally, the Entrance Test will be taken in the computer room or

Classroom at TTC.

How the Test will be set up Starting from the intake of 2018-2019 Academic Year, the entrance test

in English will be computer-based test. The test takers will have to

know a very basic knowledge of using computer like using mouse and

clicking to choose the correct answers on a computer.

How the Test result will be announced After taking the test in the morning, the interview will be followed in

the afternoon. The day after the test day, the result will be announced

or informed you via phone and posted on the notice board of the

College.

If you failed in the Test Unfortunately, if you failed the test, you still have a chance to take pre-

class (intensive course) in English subject for a month before the

College begin. At the end of Pre-class, there will be test again to assess

your progress. Depending on the score of the entrance retaking test,


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the applicant will be either admitted or rejected by the Admission

Committee of the College.

Which English Level is set for the Applicants in Each Program All the applicants will have to pass one of the test levels given below

according to their pursuing programs.

Programs Test Level

General CEFR Level Cambridge Level

L.Th. Basic User/ Beginner

A1 “Break-through”

Starter/Mover

B.Th./B.A. Basic User/ Beginner

A2 “Waystage”

Key/Key for Schools or Flyers

M.Div. Independent User/ Pre-intermediate

B1 “Threshold”

Preliminary/Preliminary for Schools

Can Do Statements for Each Level

Level A1 “Breakthrough” • Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very

basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete

type.

• Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer

questions about personal details such as where he/she lives,

people he/she knows and things he/she has.

• Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks

slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Level A2 “Waystage” • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions

related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic

personal and family information, shopping, local geography,

employment).


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• Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a

simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and

routine matters.

• Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background,

immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate

need.

Level B1 “Threshold” • Can understand the main points of clear standard input on

familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure,

etc.

• Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in

an area where the language is spoken.

• Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are

familiar, or of personal interest.

• Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes &

ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for

opinions and plans.


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Grammar Level for Level A1 (For L.Th.)

A. Grammar Topics

1. to be

2. here, there

3. like + -ing

4. Personal pronouns

5. Possessive 's

6. Present Simple

7. this / that / these

8. was / were

B. Vocabulary Topics

1. Names of the Days, Months, Countries, States, and the

number spelling

C. Writing Topics

1. Myself

2. My Family

Grammar Level for Level A2 (For B.Th./B.A.Eng.)

A. Grammar Topics

1. Articles

2. Adverbs - describing verbs

3. Adverbial phrases

4. Can / could

5. Comparative adjectives

6. First Conditional

7. Gerunds & infinitives

8. Going to

9. Have to


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10. How questions

11. Imperative forms

12. Past continuous

13. Past simple

14. Phrasal verbs (inseparable)

15. Phrasal verbs (separable)

16. Present continuous

17. Present continuous for future

18. Present perfect

19. Should / ought to

20. Some / any / much / many

21. Subject & object questions

22. Superlatives

23. Uncountable nouns

24. Will / won't

25. Zero conditional

26. Would like vs like

B. Reading Topics

1. Free Time

2. Education

C. Vocabulary Topics

1. Weather

2. Transport

D. Writing Topics

1. My Ambition

2. The subject I like most

3. My favorite Food


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Grammar Level for Level B1 (For M.Div.)

A. Grammar Topics

1. Alternative comparison

2. Both, either, neither

3. Conditional, 2nd

4. Conditional, 3rd

5. Connecting words

6. Embedded questions

7. Future Continuous

8. So, such, too, enough

9. May, might + adverbs of probability

10. Modals for Recommendations

11. Modals for Past Deduction

12. Modals for Present Deduction

13. Prepositions of place

14. Prepositions of time

15. Present Perfect Continuous

16. Present Perfect vs Past Simple

17. Passives

18. Past Perfect

19. Reported Speech

20. Question Tags

21. Should have

Reading Topics

1. Travel

2. Job Application

Vocabulary

1. Technology

2. Sport


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Writing Topics

1. The Reasons why I Apply to this College

2. My Plan After Completing My Study

3. Education System in My Country

GRAMMAR EXCERCISES FOR LEVEL A1 (L.Th.)

A. Choose the correct option

1. A. Where are you from?

B. What is your from?

C. What from are you?

2. Are you French?

A. Yes, I is

B. Yes he is

C. Yes I am

3. A. He live on London

B. He live in London

C. He lives in London

4. A. I don't like coffee

B. I doesn't like coffee

C. I does like coffee

5. A. He goes to work in bus

B. He goes to work by bus

C. He goes to work by the bus

6. A. George has very big car

B. George a very big car has

C. George has a very big car


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7. Do you speak English?

A. Yes we do

B. Yes we don't

C. Yes they do

8. A. Look at that house over here

B. Look at that house over there

C. Look at that house under there

9. A. He Italian, he not Polish

B. He is Italian, he isn't Polish

C. They is Italian, they isn't Polish

10. A. What do you have breakfast?

B. When do you have breakfast?

C. Where breakfast you?

11. A. Where is the train station?

B. What is train station?

C. Where the train station is?

12. A. Give me the book!

B. The book me give!

C. Give the book me!

B. Put negatives

I like coffee but I don't like tea

1. I drink whisky but ________ rum.

A. I does not like

B. I do not likes

C. I don’t like


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2. He speaks Japanese but ________ German.

A. he do not speaks

B. he does not speaks

C. he doesn’t speak

3. They like Pop but _________ Rock.

A. they do not like

B. they doesn’t likes

C. they are not like

4. She eats Chinese food but ________ Vietnamese food.

A. she do not eat

B. she eat not

C. she doesn’t eat

5. You play drums but ________ guitar.

A. you does not play

B. you do not plays

C. you don’t play

C. Add these words to each group

Germany May brown seventy

June Friday Chins twelve

Tuesday green Switzerland snow

Myanmar wind February nineteen

Shan Wednesday Chin rain

Mizo Kachin pink Burmese

Countries Nation Days Numbers Months Weather Color State


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D. Add correct verbs

1. _______ a book. a) ask

2. _______ a letter. b) listen

3. _______ to a song. c) live

4. _______ at a picture. d) work

5. _______ a question. e) read

6. _______ English. f) look

7. _______ in town. g) speak

8. _______ in a bank. h) write

E. Add the correct prepositions

in near on under

We live __(a)__ New York, __(b)__ The Bowery. We live

__(c)___ a big apartment __(d)___ the third floor. Our

building is __(e)__ the library. __(f)___ our appartment is a

bakery. We are very happy ___(g)__ our neighbourhood.

GRAMMAR EXCERCISES FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A)


1. A. Where did you have dinner last night?

B. Where have you had dinner last night?

C. Where do you have dinner last night?

2. I was born .....

A. before 30 years

B. thirty years ago

C. the last thirty years


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3. Do you mind if I open the window?

A. Yes, that's fantastic

B. Don't be silly

C. No, not at all

4. A. I should stop smoking

B. I should to stop smoking

C. I must to stop smoking

5. You .....

A. mustn't to go

B. don't have to go

C. needn't to go

..... if you don’t want to.

6. A. I really should to talk to her

B. I really need to talk to her

C. I really must to talk to her

7. I'm .....

A. going to take a long walk

B. going taking a long walk

C. going a long walk

8. A. Are you going party on Friday?

B. Are you going partying on Friday?

C. Are you going to the party on Friday?

9. A. I'm not working tomorrow

B. I'm not to working tomorrow

C. I don't working tomorrow


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10. A. Did you rather go to a different movie?

B. Would you rather go to a different movie?

C. Would you didn't go to a different movie?

11. A. It will be very hot this summer

B. It isn't willing very hot this summer

C. It will is very hot this summer

12. A. It was been very nice this evening

B. It has been very nice this evening

C. It will been very nice this evening

B. Choose the right question.

1. Who __________ a) are you looking at me?

2. What __________ b) did you come?

3. How __________ c) language do you speak?

4. Where __________ d) is the matter?

5. When __________ e) is that girl?

6. Why __________ f) is your father?

7. How many________ g) do you live?

C. Match the opposite.

1. find a) save

2. depart b) hate

3. finish c) lose

4. buy d) bright

5. catch e) start

6. remember f) mend

7. spend g) arrive

8. dark h) sell

9. break i) forget

10. love j) drop


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D. Match the synonym

1. dull a) fabulous

2. strange b) inexpensive

3. intelligent c) amusing

4. funny d) boring

5. quiet e) odd

6. cheap f) hard

7. terrible g) silent

8. fantastic h) dreadful

9. easy i) clever

10. difficult j) simple

GRAMMAR EXERCISES FOR LEVEL B1 (FOR M.DIV..)

A. Choose the correct option.

1. A. When are you going to go out?

B. When going out are we?

C. When do we go out?

2. A. I work tomorrow

B. I don’t working tomorrow

C. I’m working tomorrow

3. A. Did you finish your project?

B. Have you finished your project?

C. Have you got finished your project?

Answer: — Yes, just now

4. A. I am usually having some coffee and toast for my

breakfast

B. I am used to have some coffee and toast for my

breakfast

C. I usually have some coffee and toast for my breakfast


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5. A. I’m trying to eat a more healthy diet

B. I try to eat a more healthy diet

C. I’m trying to eat a healthier diet

6. A. He’s never been to New York

B. He’s never gone to New York

C. He’s gone often to New York

7. A. At this rate, they will never be here on time

B. At this rate, they are never here on time

C. At this rate, they are never going here on time

8. A. Are you studied Chinese before?

B. Are you studying Chinese before?

C. Have you studied Chinese before?

9. A. I can do that for you

B. I could do that

C. I could to make that for you

Answer: — Thank you, that’s very kind

10. A. Are you going to University?

B. Are you going to go to University?

C. Do you like University?

Answer: — Yes, in the Autumn

11. A. You haven’t to do that, you know

B. You didn’t have to do that, you know

C. You didn’t must do that, you know

12. A. How long is it from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

B. How far is it from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

C. How much is it from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

13. A. When we finish the painting, we’ll have a cup of tea

B. When we’ve finished the painting, we’ll have a cup of tea

C. When the painting finishes, we’ll have a cup of tea


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14. He told her that...

A. He would love her forever

B. He loved her forever

C. He is loving her forever

15. A. She asked the shop assistant to have a refund

B. She asked the shop assistant to give a refund

C. She asked the shop assistant for a refund

B. Write synonyms

exhausted furious terrified dear

huge filthy enormous generous

fantastic miserable minute awful

tiny dull clever spotless

great well respectful terrible

1. Big ________ _________ _________

2. Small ________ _________ _________

3. Tired ________ _________ _________

4. Angry ________ _________ _________

5. Dirty ________ _________ _________

6. Clean ________ _________ _________

7. Kind ________ _________ _________

8. Polite ________ _________ _________

9. Expensive ________ _________ _________

10. Intelligent ________ _________ _________

11. Boring ________ _________ _________

12. Sad ________ _________ _________

13. Frightened ________ _________ _________

14. Bad ________ _________ _________

15. Good ________ _________ _________


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C. Fill in the appropriate Prepositions

at with to for about in on

1. I don't agree ______ you.

2. Forget ______ it!

3. Does he still go _____ school .........

4. ......... or is he _______ University?

5. Please look _______ me when I’m talking!

6. Are you listening ______ me?

7. I'm sorry _______ what I said earlier.

8. She's married ______ a doctor, you know.

9. Can you have dinner _______ us next weekend?

10. That's a lovely thing _______ say!

11. I haven't seen him _______ ages.

12. I’ll come by your house ______ Tuesday.

D. Fill in the gaps

throw away grew into sort out

set up look after started out

give up

When George ___(a)____ his own business, everyone told him

he was crazy to ___(b)____ his old job. His friends told him no

to ___(c)___ his fantastic life style. His business ___(d)___

small, but soon it ___(e)___ a large company. Now it’s not an

easy company to __(f)___ , but George manages to __(g)___

his problems.


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READING EXCERCISES

READING EXCERCISE- 1 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.)

FREE TIME Read the noticeboard at the Lockwood community centre and

answer the questions below.

Karate Club

Beginners: Wednesdays 6-7pm

Intermediate: Thursdays 6-7pm

Advanced: Fridays 6-7pm

All classes take place in the main hall.

Mixed Age Groups from age 5-adult.

Karate kits must be worn. Discounts available. Phone John on

07885 394848 for information.

Handicraft Circle

The sewing circle meets in the Blue Room on Mondays and

Thursdays from 10am to 12pm.

Bring along your needlework projects. Our friendly group

can give you tuition and advice on sewing or knitting.

Calling all Gentlemen!

The Lockwood Male Voice Choir rehearses in the main hall

on Mondays from 7.30-9.30 pm.

If you love to sing, are over the age of 16 and have an ear for

music, please call Ben Freeman for information.


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Messy Fingers Club!

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4.00-5.30pm

Your kids can get messy with painting, printing and

modelling.

Suitable for children aged 6-11. Meet in the main hall.

Just bring an old shirt that you don’t mind getting messy!

Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

This winter we will be performing ‘Puss in Boots’.

If you’d like to be on the stage, please come to our auditions

on Saturday 8th September. Children: 10-12 am; Adults 2-

5pm in the main hall.

No acting experience necessary!

Rehearsals will be on Friday nights 7-9pm in the main hall (7-

8pm for children) and Wednesdays 7-9pm in the Blue Room.

Dress rehearsal: 3rd December

Performances: 5-7th December

Photography Club

Would you like to take great pictures?

Join our Photography Club every Friday from 6.30 to 8.00 in

the Blue Room.

Bring your own camera. We can lend you photographic

equipment such as lenses and tripods.

Beginners Welcome

Gardening Club

The Gardening Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month

at 7.00 in the Blue Room.

Swap seeds and tips and meet green-fingered friends

October’s guest lecturer: Jill Thorn will speak on ‘Creating a

Wildlife Garden’


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1 Complete the sentences with the name of ONE OR TWO

CLASSES.

1 You must take your own equipment to the…

a) Handicraft Circle

b) Messy Fingers Club

c) Gardening Club

d) Photography Club

2 The _____________ is only available to children.

a) Karate Club

b) Handicraft Circle

c) Messy Fingers Club

d) Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

3 The _________________ regularly meets in the morning.

a) Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

b) Handicraft Circle

c) Gardening Club

d) Photography Club

4 The _______________ has separate classes for people of

different abilities.

a) Karate Club

b) Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

c) Lockwood Male Voice Choir

d) Photography Club

5 The _________________ meets twice a week.


b) Karate Club

c) Handicraft Circle

d) Messy Fingers Club


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6 The _______________ does not take place every week.

a) Photography Club

b) Gardening Club

c) Lockwood Male Voice Choir

d) Karate Club

7 Equipment is available to borrow at the _____________.

a) Photography Club

b) Gardening Club

c) Karate Club

d) Handicraft Circle

8 You are required to wear certain clothes every week at the

____________.


b) Karate Club


d) Lockwood Male Voice Choir

9 Adults and young children can take part in the

___________ together.

a) Lockwood Male Voice Choir

b) Karate Club


d) Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

10 The ______________ uses the main hall after the

Advanced Karate Club.


b) Lockwood Male Voice Choir

c) Photography Club

d) Messy Fingers Club


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READING EXCERCISE – 2 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.)

EDUCATION

Read the text and answer the questions.

Northacre Council Department of Education

Sixteen - What now?

You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re

probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just

run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next.

If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university

and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for

another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There

are several options in the district of Northacre.

St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools

in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities

and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may

be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other

options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle

Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has

excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of

11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so

you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going

into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school

specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and

Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at

Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and

much more.

Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational

qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma

in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing. If


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you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where

there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal

Management and much more.

A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national

company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or

diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned - places

are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at

Northacre College.

1 The aim of the article is to…

a) advise young people about how to get to university.

b) tell young people about the options available.

c) advise young people to stay in education.

2 The article advises reader who want a professional career to…

a) go to university immediately.

b) stay at the same school for two more years.

c) go to high school for two more years, then get a degree.

3 St Leopold’s is the best school for…

a) good exam results.

b) humanities and sciences.

c) facilities.

4 You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you…

a) pay tuition fees.

b) pass an exam.

c) study both humanities and sciences.

5 You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you…

a) pass an exam.

b) are a boy.

c) can afford the tuition fees.


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6 Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her

to study?

a) Wyle River Academy

b) Northacre College

c) Milldown College

7 Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to

study?



c) Milldown College

8 Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place

for him to study?



c) Milldown College

9 Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best

place for him to study?



c) Milldown College

10 What is the problem with apprenticeships?

a) There are few available.

b) They are expensive.

c) They don’t give you any qualifications.


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READING EXCERCISE – 1 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.)

TRAVEL

Read the text and answer the questions.

Memorandum

To all staff

The hospital is always trying to cut its carbon footprint, and to do

this, we want to encourage staff, visitors and patients to use

environmentally-friendly forms of transport to and from the

hospital. Therefore, we are making the following changes, which

will come into effect from 1st April:

Car Park A will stay as a staff car park, but, to encourage car

sharing, it will only be available to cars containing 3 passengers or

more. This rule will be in place between 7am and 6pm. A car park

attendant will monitor users. Note that cars do not have to leave the

car park with three passengers. The parking fee will remain at the

current price of £1 an hour up to a maximum of £5 per day. If you

are interested in car sharing and wish to find members of staff who

live in your area or along your route, please click on the link on the

human resources page of the hospital website.

Car Park C, previously a staff-only car-park, will now be open to

visitors at the increased cost of £2/hour up to 5 hours, and £1 an

hour after that. These new rates will also apply to staff/visitor Car

Park E. Car Park B will only be open to blue card holders. Only

senior and emergency staff are eligible for this card.

Car park D will no longer be in use, as it will make way for an

improved bus park. The current bus service (Service 56D) from the

city centre will be replaced by two services. The service will be

available to staff, patients and visitors alike.


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Service 57A will run from: Hebdon Town centre, Hebden Station,

Critchley Park and Ride, Grafton Street Train Station, Portchester

City Centre (Bus Stop D on Mill Yard) to the hospital. The service

will run 24 hours a day every 20 minutes between 7am and 7pm

and once an hour during the night.

Service 62A will run from Oldgrave Town Centre, Kings Wood

Park and Ride and Polegate Park and Ride to the hospital every 15

minutes between 7.30 am and 7.00 pm and once every 30 minutes

thereafter.

The buses will have a flat rate of £1 per journey. Staff will be able

to buy a bus pass valid for 20 trips for just £15. These can be

purchased on the bus.

Staff can also purchase a Go! pass from the human resources

website. The Go! pass costs £45 and entitles users to park at any of

the city’s park and ride services for just £2 a day. It is valid for one

year.

There will also be an improved lock-up shed for bicycles and

motorcycles in the former car park D. Hospital staff may wish to

take advantage of the voucher giving 50% off all cycles and cycle

accessories bought from Perkin’s Wheels, which is downloadable

from the Human Resources website. Note that you will have to

show your staff ID card at the store when making purchases. There

will be a fix-it session once a fortnight in car park D on Fridays at

2pm- 5pm. At this time, bicycle mechanics from Perkins Wheels

will give advice on bicycle upkeep and make minor bicycle repairs

free of charge. We hope you will take advantages of these schemes.

1 Under the rules, staff can only park in car park A at noon if...

a) they hold a blue card.

b) there are three people in the car.

c) they stay for a maximum of 5hours.


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2 The cost to park in Car Park A for 4 hours will be...

a. £1

b. £4

c. £5

3 Staff should _____ to find people to share a car with them.

a. go online

b. visit the human resources department

c. speak to their departmental manager

4 After April 1st, Car Park C will be for...

a. staff only

b. visitors only

c. staff and visitors

5 The cost to park in Car Park C for 8 hours will be...

a. £8

b. £13

c. £18

6 The cost to park in Cark Park E for 4 hours will be...

a. £4

b. £7

c. £8

7 The cost to park in Car Park B is ...

a. the same as car parks C & E.

b. the same as car park A

c. not given in the text.

8 A member of staff who does not have a blue card can park in...

a. car parks A, C & E.

b. car parks C, D & E.

c. car parks A, C & D.


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9 Joe comes into Portchester by rail. Which bus service should he

use to get to the hospital?

a. 56D

b. 57A

c. 62A

10 Joe sometimes works the night shift. What is the maximum

time he may have to wait for a bus from the hospital to the

station?

a. 59 minutes

b. 14 minutes

c. 29 minutes

11 Jane has to make 8 return trips to the hospital from Oldgrave

Town Centre for treatment. How much money will she save by

buying a bus pass?

a. £1

b. £4

c. £7

12 Sheila has a Go! pass, but she doesn’t have a bus pass. Every

day she parks at Kings Wood Park and Ride and uses the bus

service to get to the hospital and back. How much does this cost

her per day?

a. £2

b. £3

c. £4

13 What forms of transport will be able to use Car Park D after

April 1st?

a. buses and cars

b. buses, bicycles and motorbikes

c. buses, cars, bicycles and motorbikes


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14 Which is NOT true about Perkin’s Wheels?

a. It sells bicycles and motorbikes

b. It will sell goods to staff at half price

c. It will fix staff member’s bikes for no charge

READING EXCERCISE – 2 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.)

JOB APPLICATION

Read this extract from a job application form.

Outline why you are applying for this job. Use this space to describe

your relevant qualification, skills and experience and indicate why

they are suitable for this role.

I am interested in this job because I am currently looking for an

opportunity to use the skills I learnt in my college. I have recently

completed a 16-week part-time accounting course (AAT Level 2

Certificate). The course covered book-keeping, recording income

and receipts and basic costing. We used a wide range of computer

packages, and I picked up the accounting skills easily. I was able to

work alone with very little extra help. I passed the course with

merit. I believe my success was due to my thorough work, my

numeracy skills and my attention to detail. During the course, I had

experience of working to deadlines and working under pressure.

Although this was sometimes stressful, I always completed my

work on time.

Unfortunately, the course did not include a work placement, so I

have not practised my skills in a business setting, and I am now

looking for an opportunity to do so. I am particularly looking for a

job in a small company such as yours, as I believe I will be able to


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interact with a wider range of people, and as a result, learn more

skills. I would like to progress within a company and gain more

responsibilities over the years.

Although I do not have work experience in finance, I have

experience in working in an office environment. Before starting

the accounting course, I worked for 6 months in a recruitment office

as a receptionist. My duties involved meeting and greeting clients

and visitors, taking phone calls, audio and copy typing and

checking stock. I also had to keep the petty cash and mail records.

Through this work, I developed my verbal and written

communication skills. I had to speak confidently to strangers and

deliver clear messages. I enjoyed working in a team environment.

I believe the office appreciated my friendly manner and efficient

work.

1. Are the following statements True or False? Choose 'Not in

Text' if the information is not there.

1. The candidate has a qualification in accounting. (__)

2. The candidate has a university degree in accounting. (__)

3. The candidate has worked as an accountant before. (__)

4. The candidate worked with an accounting firm as a

receptionist. (__)

5. The candidate is familiar with some accounting

software. (__)

6. The candidate has worked as part of a team in an office

environment. (__)

7. The candidate has experience of record-keeping. (__)

8. The candidate wants to learn on the job. (__)

9. The candidate has a maths qualification. (__)

10. The candidate can work by herself. (__)

11. The candidate intends to study a further accounting

course. (__)


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12. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker. (__)

13. Deadlines do not stress the candidate. (__)

14. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm. (__)

VOCABULARY TEST

TEST-1 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.)

WEATHER

Write the correct word from the box next to the definition.

shower drizzle hail gale thunder fog mist

breeze overcast bright

1 Cloudy with a completely grey sky (adj) ______

2. A noise you can hear in a storm (n) _______

3. a light, gentle, warm wind (n) _______

4. light and sunny (adj) ______

5. a short spell of rain (n) ______

6. light rain that continues for a long time (n) _____

7. thin, low cloud that often lies in valleys in the morning (n) ___

8. thick low cloud (n) _____

9. ice falling from the sky (n) _____

10. a very strong wind (n) _____


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TEST - 2 FOR LEVEL A2 (B.TH./B.A.)

TRANSPORT

Write the correct word from the box next to the definition.

ferry coastguard pilot deck passenger coach

'shuttle bus' harbour terminal aircraft

1. A ____ drives groups of people backwards and forwards

between two places.

2. A _____ carries people and cars across the water.

3. A _____ is the point where people depart on a ship or plane.

4. A _____ is a comfortable bus for long-distance travel.

5. Planes and helicopters are both types of _____.

6. A _____ is where people keep small boats.

7. A _____ is a person who travels by public transport.

8. A _____ is a floor on a boat or ship.

9. A _____ is a person who monitors people on boats and makes

sure they are safe.

10. A ____ is a person who flies a plane.


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TEST - 1 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.)

TECHNOLOGY

1. an interconnected system of things or people

a) network

b) IT

c) access

2. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical

signals that can be transmitted over distances and then

converts received signals back into sounds

a) fax

b) telephone

c) connect

3. of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits

a) invent

b) online

c) digital

4. operate a dial to select a telephone number

a) headline

b) dial

c) CD-Rom

5. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic

device for making or breaking or changing the connections in

a circuit

a) parcel

b) switch

c) laser


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6. a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can

be played on a computer or a television set

a) phone

b) IT

c) DVD

7. a machine for performing calculations automatically

a) computer

b) dial

c) keyboard

8. wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information

a) equipment

b) computer

c) delete

9. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies

energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

a) calculator

b) chat

c) machine

10. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for

viewing

a) screen

b) directory

c) dial


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TEST - 2 FOR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.)

SPORT

1. become a participant; be involved in

a) racket

b) basketball

c) enter

2. a successful attempt at scoring

a) competition

b) jogging

c) goal

3. a person trained to compete in sports

a) football

b) bat

c) athlete

4. travel on water propelled by wind

a) hockey

b) gymnastics

c) sail

5. the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its

movements

a) riding

b) baseball

c) fitness


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6. a contest with rules to determine a winner

a) rugby

b) golf

c) game

7. game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the

playing area in tennis or badminton

a) volleyball

b) locker

c) net

8. a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who

strike the ball with long-handled rackets

a) champion

b) goal

c) squash

9. good physical condition; being in shape or in condition

a) fitness

b) fishing

c) shorts

10. running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise

a) kick

b) jogging

c) stadium


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ANSWER KEY

GRAMMAR LEVEL A1 (L.Th)


1. A 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B

6. C 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. B

B. Put negatives.

1. C 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. C

C. Add these words to each group

Countries Nation Days Numbers Months Weather Color State

Germany Burmese Friday Seventy June Wind Pink Chin

Myanmar Mizo Tuesday Twelve February Snow Brown Kachin

Switzerland Chins Wednesday nineteen May rain green Shan

D. Add correct verbs.

1. e) 2. h) 3. b) 4. f) 5. a) 6. g) 7. c) 8. d)

E. Add the correct prepositions.

a) in b) on c) in d) on e) near f) under g) in

GRAMMAR LEVEL A2 (B.TH/B.A)


1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A

8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. B


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B. Choose the right question.

1. e) 2. d) 3. f) 4. g) 5. b) 6. a) 7. c)

C. Match the opposite.

1. c) 2. g) 3. e) 4. h) 5. j)

6. i) 7. a) 8. d) 9. f) 10. b)

D. Match the synonym

1. d) 2. e) 3. i) 4. c) 5. g)

6. b) 7. h) 8. a) 9. j) 10. f)

GRAMMAR LEVEL B1 (M.DIV.)

A. Choose the correct option.

1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. A

8. C 9. A 10. B 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A

15. C

B. Write synonyms

1. huge, enormous 2. minute, tiny 3. exhausted

4. furious 5. filthy 6. spotless 7. generous

8. respectful 9. dear 10. clever 11. dull

12. miserable 13. terrified 14. awful

15. fantastic, great, well

C. Fill in the appropriate Prepositions

1. with 2. about 3. to 4. to 5. at 6. to 7. for

8. to 9. with 10. to 11. in 12. On


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D. Fill in the gaps.

a) set up b) give up c) throw away

d) started out e) grew into f) look after

g) sort out

READING TEST ANSWER KEY

1. Reading Test – 1 For Level A2 (B.Th./B.A.)

FREE TIME

1. Handicraft Circle 2. Messy Fingers Club

3. Handicraft Circle 4. Karate Club

5. Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

6. Gardening Club 7. Photography Club

8. Karate Club 9. Karate Club

10. Lockwood Amateur Dramatic Society

2. Reading Test – 2 For Level A2 (B.Th./B.A.)

EDUCATION

1. b) 2. c) 3. a) 4. a)

5. a) 6. c) 7. b) 8. b)

9. a) 10. a)

3. Reading Test – 1 For Level B1 (M.Div.)

TRAVEL

1. b 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. c

8. a 9. b 10. a 11. a 12. c 13. b 14. c

4. Reading Test – 2 For Level B1 (M.Div.)

JOB APPLICATION

1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. T

8. T 9. Not in text 10. T 11. Not in text 12. T

13. F 14. F


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VOCABULARY TEST ANSWER KEY

1. Test – 1 For Level A2 (B.Th./B.A)

WEATHER

1. overcast 2. thunder 3. breeze 4. Bright

5. shower 6. drizzle 7. mist 8. fog

9. hail 10. Gale

2. Test – 2 For Level A2 (B.Th./B.A)

TRANSPORT

1. shuttle bus 2. Ferry 3. terminal 4. Coach

5. aircraft 6. harbour 7. passenger 8. deck

9. coastguard 10. pilot

3. Test – 1 For Level B1 (M.Div.)

TECHNOLOGY

1. network 2. telephone 3. digital 4. dial

5. switch 6. DVD 7. computer 8. delete

9. machine 10. screen

4. Test – 2 For Level B1 (M.Div.)

SPORT

1. enter 2. goal 3. athlete 4. sail

5. riding 6. game 7. net 8. squash

9. fitness 10. jogging

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