Question : 1 of 25

Choose the most correct way to invite a friend for dinner, over the phone.

a) Hello mate. I'm busy inviting you to dinner tomorrow night I'm cooking. You will come?
b)  Hello, Peter? It's Brian. How are you? Are you free for dinner tomorrow night? I'll be cooking.
c)  Hello. You there, Peter? Can you come for dinner I’m cooking?
d) Dinner, my place, tomorrow, I’ll cook.

Question : 2 of 25

Read the following e-mail memorandum
 
Date:            May 16, 1998
To:               Megan Fallerman
From:           Steven Roberts
Subject:        Staff Meeting
 
Please be prepared to give your presentation on the monthly sales figures at our upcoming staff meeting. In addition to the accurate accounting of expenditures for the monthly sales, be ready to discuss possible reasons for fluctuations as well as possible trends in future customer spending. Thank you.
 
The main focus of the presentation will be.....

a) monthly expenditures
b) monthly salary figures
c) monthly sales figures
d) staff meeting presentations

Question : 3 of 25

Which sentence would best explain what you did the day before today?

a)  Yesterday I go to my friend's house for supper then to the movies.
b)  I went to my friend's house then to movies last day past.
c)  Yesterday, I went to a friend's house and then we went to the movies.
d) Past yesterday, I went to friend’s and a movie

Question : 4 of 25

Choose the most correct sentence

a)  Annoying taxi drivers drive too recklessly.
b)  Taxi drivers who drive too recklessly are annoying.
c)  Recklessly annoying taxi drivers are when driving.
d) Taxi drivers are recklessly.

Question : 5 of 25

"My work is a piece of cake", means

a)  my work is easy
b)   I get cake everyday at work
c)  I work with cake
d) I work at a bakery

Question : 6 of 25

‘Yo, dude! What's up?’

What kind of language is used in the above sentence?

a) French

b) Formal English

c) Common English slang

d) British English

Question : 7 of 25

A garage is usually where you:

a)  park your car and store tools and other equipment.
b)  have a drink with a few friends
c)  do your work when there is no space in the house.
d)  have guests sleep when they visit

Question : 8 of 25

What is the correct order of the following times of days in English.

a) Lunch, breakfast, dinner
b) Supper, Breakfast, Lunch
c)  Breakfast, lunch, dinner
d)    brunch, breakfast, lunch

Question : 9 of 25

The word 'ocean' has a meaning similar to that of 'sea'  and the word 'beach' has a meaning similar to that of....

a)  waves

b)  sand

c) shore

d) rude lady

Question : 10 of 25

The word “memory” from the Gary Soto interview means:

a) things in your mind you think about every day
b) people and events from the past you store in your mind.
c) remembering the most important things to survive
d) things you forget

Question : 11 of 25

Firstly, listen to the audio by clicking on the audio icon.
The answer the question.

The poet says most of his poems come from:

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a)  his memory
b)  stories that were told to him
c) his own life experiences
d) all of the above

Question : 12 of 25

Choose the appropriate introduction one would write in an e-mail letter of application for a job one is applying for in a new country one has moved to.

a)  Hello sir. I am looking for job in your company in london town. I saw in advert in newspaper. I am hard working man from puerto rico and am trained in fixing cars.
b)  Dear Sir
 
I apply for the position of motor mechanic as advertised in the Star of 25 March 2013.
 
I had 5 years' experience of fully servicing all makes of cars when I served as head mechanic at Puerto Rico Auto Repairs.

I attach my CV and will be available for an interview at your convenience.
c)  Dear Mr
 
Be kind to look at my CV for a job I want to apply for I saw the advert  the Star
yesterday I really need, possess experience in repairs to all kinds of cars, also in full service...
d) Hi
CV attached.. Look and get back to me about job.

Question : 13 of 25

What would be the most correct explanation of the humour in the following cartoon?

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a)  The man prefers to stay with his dog.
b)  The dog runs a hotel and is welcoming the man.
c) The man has been kicked out of the house by his wife - quite often, according to the dog's remark.
d) The wife is surprised that the dog can talk.

Question : 14 of 25

The following sign means...

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a) warning: danger
b) no entry
c) recycling
d) stop

Question : 15 of 25

 If you had to ask a stranger for directions to the airport, what would be the correct expression to use?

a) Hey, airport.
b) Excuse me, could you be kind enough to help me with some directions to the airport, please?
c) Where is the airport in this place?
d) Tell me where the airport is.

Question : 16 of 25

Firstly, listen to the audio by clicking on the audio icon.
Then answer the following question:
 
What does Michael do for a living?

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a) a used car salesman
b) a pensioner
c) passed away 10 years ago
d)  36 years old

Question : 17 of 25

Firstly, listen to the audio by clicking on the audio icon.
 
What side is the shopping centre on?

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a) left hand side
b)  right hand side
c)  straight ahead
d) none of the above

Question : 18 of 25

Firstly, listen to the audio by clicking on the audio icon.
 
According to the weather report, today will be good weather for...

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a) movies, popcorn and to stay indoors.
b) that warm woolen winter coat you like so much.
c) a day at the beach, the park or outdoor activities
d) snow skiing

Question : 19 of 25

If you had to greet and introduce yourself to Michael in spoken English, the most appropriate response would be....

a) I am Gabriella. I am looking for work at the moment. I live here with a friend.
b) Hello, Michael. I 'm Gabriella. Pleased to meet you! I moved to South Africa last week. I am unemployed at the moment. I am living here with a friend.
c) What’s up, Michael!
d) Gabriella. new here. Live with a friend.

Question : 20 of 25

Select the best answer    
 
Jane___________ in the library today.

a) is study
b) studying
c) is studying
d) are studying

Question : 21 of 25

Select the best answer    
 
The movie was ________ the book.

a) as
b) good as
c) as good as
d) worse

Question : 22 of 25

Select the best answer    
 
The teacher asked, “Anastasia, __________ the window please. It's too hot in this bus.”

a) opens

b)  open

c) opened

d) are opening

Question : 23 of 25

Firstly, listen to the audio by clicking on the audio icon.
Then answer the question.
 
To whose house are you being directed?

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a)  Nathan's house
b)  Paul's house
c)  Jessica's house
d) Mary's house

Question : 24 of 25

Select the best answer    
 
The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.

a) there
b) their
c) its
d) them

Question : 25 of 25

Select the best answer    
 
My hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.

a) to climb mountains
b)  climb mountains
c)  climbing mountains
d) climbs