ESOL Skills for Life

Reading E2 (Practice Set 1)

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Set 1

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THE TIME ALLOWED FOR THISTEST IS 1 HOUR

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THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ASSESSOR

THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CONFIRM THAT THE ASSESSOR HAS IN NO WAY INFLUENCED THE OUTCOME OF THE ASSESSMENT.

IF THIS CANDIDATE HAS HAD ANY ASSISTANCE DURING THIS TEST PLEASE STATE THE NATURE OF THE ASSISTANCE ANDWHO PROVIDED IT:

PERSONAL DETAILS AND MARKS FOR CANDIDATE

PART NO MARKS AVAILABLE MARKS GIVEN

EXTERNALVERIFIER USE

ONLY

1 5

2 10

3 5

4 5

5 5

TOTAL 30

% 100%

Delete pass or fail as appropriate PASS - FAIL PASS - FAIL

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Candidate’s Name:

Registration Number:

Centre Name:

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Date test taken:

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Specific requirements for this paper: There are no specific requirements for thispaper, but an English only dictionary may beused.

E2 Reading Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 1

PART 1 - COOKING

Miriam wants to cook a meal for her friend. She needs to buy some rice.

Put a number by each of the five sentences to show their correct order.

The sentences below are in the wrong order. The numbers at the end of the line showthe correct order. This one is done for you:

Now look at these cooking instructions and put the five sentences in the right order bynumbering them from 1 - 5.

HOW TO COOK RICE.

Sentences Order

1. Finally she drives home with her shopping 5

2. Next she gets into the car 2

3. She buys the rice 4

4. First she puts on her coat 1

5. She goes to the supermarket 3

Sentences Order

1. Then add the rice to the water

2. Finally strain and serve

3. First boil 4 cups of water

4. Cook the rice for 12 minutes

5. Secondly, rinse 2 cups of rice

E2 Reading Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 2

PART 2 - INFORMATION

Read the different types of information below.

Text A

Text B

Text C Text D

Text EText F

PART 2 - INFORMATION CONTINUED

Look at the texts and pictures on page 2. Each text has a letter. Text B is a TV guide. Lookat the example and then put the correct letter in each box.

Now answer these questions. Tick ( ) the correct box.

11. What time is the birthday party?

A 8pm B 7pm C 8am

12. Who is in the film Thriller?

A Bob Jones B Den C Tom Cruise

13. Text C tells you about a fire. Where was the fire?

A Albert Place B Albert Terrace C Grove Place

14. How much is the car which is advertised in Text E?

A £500 B £1998 C £500,000

15. How much are quotes for plumbing?

A £500 B £604 C Nothing

E2 Reading Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 3

Description Text

example: A TV Guide B

6. A party invitation

7. A local newspaper advert for a car

8. A newspaper report

9. A text message

10. Yellow Pages advert for a tradesman

Read this TV guide. Some words are missing. The missing words are in the box below.Choose the correct word to fill each gap in the text.

The first one has been done for you:

PART 3 - MISSING WORDS

E2 Reading Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 4

7.00 Emmerdale:Chloe is offered a job with Tom King. Rodney ____ (16) angry withNicola when his son comes _______ (17) stay.

7.30 Coronation Street: Eileen receives a phone call ________ (18)Todd. He tells _______ (19) he is not __________ (20) home.

8.00 Tonight with Trevor McDonald: Young people prepare healthy meals.

ITV 1ITV 1

Missing words

with / to / her / is / coming / from

PART 4 - AT THE HEALTH CENTRE

E2 Reading Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 5

Miriam goes to the Health Centre. She needs a prescription. She reads the notice at the door.

Now read these sentences and tick ( ) the correct one. The first one is done for you.

A. Patients can book appointments between 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm.B. Patients can book appointments between 8.30 am - 1.00 pm.C. Patients can book appointments between 8.30 am - 6.00 pm.

21.

A. If you need a doctor at night you should call Reception.B. If you need a doctor at night you should book an appointment.C. If you need a doctor at night call the GP Centre on 01274 662112.

22.

A. You can order repeat prescriptions before 9.00 am on a weekday.B. You can order repeat prescriptions after 12 noon on a weekday.C. You can order repeat prescriptions before 12 noon on a weekday.

23.

A. The surgery is open between 8.30 am and 6.00 pm.B. The surgery is open between 8.30 am and 1.00 pm.C. The surgery is open between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

24.

A. The Mother and Toddler Clinic starts at 2.00 pm. B. The Mother and Toddler Clinic starts at 4.00 pm. C. The Mother and Toddler Clinic starts at 12 noon.

25.

A. Miriam read the notice at the GP Centre.B. Miriam read the notice at the Health Centre.C. Miriam read the notice at the Mother and Toddler Clinic.

PART 5 - MISTAKES

E2 Reading Revised 2009/2010 Practice Set 1 6

Read each set of three lines. Tick ( ) the box where there is a mistake.

The first one is done for you.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST

A. Miriam left iran.B. She came to Britain.C. Now she is learning English.

26.

A. Miriam wants to be a nurse?B. It is a good job.C. She needs to study hard.

27.

A. She used to be a nurse in Iran.B. the training is difficult.C. She will take the National Test.

28.

A. At weekends Miriam walks in the park.B. She feeds the ducks and pigeons.C. she sometimes eats sandwiches on the bench.

29.

A. The weather in England is not very good.B. The winter is often very cold?C. She misses her family in Iran.

30.

A. Miriam has a room in a house.B. She lives in leeds.C. She goes to college each morning.