B1 SAMPLE TEST

LISTENING

PART 1

1. What time did the taxi arrive?

A B C
2. What will they buy first?

A B C
3. Which is the girl’s bag?

A B C
4. How will the boy contact his mother?

A B C
ÁN
5. What should Jessie bring to the picnic?

A B C
ĐÁP ÁN
6. What did the man buy?

A B C

TẮT ĐÁP ÁN
7. Which bus will the girl catch?
A
B

C
PART 2
There are six questions in this part. You will hear a news reporter called Angela
Bond, talking on the radio about her job. You will hear the recording twice. For
each question, click on A, B or C for your answer.

8. Where is Angela working at the moment?

A. the USA

B. Britain

C. Asia

9. Angela likes her job because she …………….

A. loves being in dangerous situations

B. never knows where she'll go next

C. enjoys watching important events happen

10. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?

A. furniture

B. carpets

C. pictures

11. What time does Angela's day begin?

A. 10.00 a.m.

B. 6.30 p.m.

C. 8.30 a.m.

12. Where did Angela meet her boyfriend?

A. at her sister's house

B. at university

C. in Hong Kong
 13. What does Angela do to relax?

A. She cooks a meal

B. She goes sailing

C. She goes shopping

PART 3
- You will hear a radio talk about holidays in Northumberland.

HOLIDAYS IN NORTHUMBERLAND

Useful Information
- Read Peter Green's book called (14) ……………… around Northumberland'.
- Lots of things to see, for example (15) …………….. .
- Accommodation in flats, hotel, cottages or bed and breakfast places.
- Best time to go is (16) …………… .
Bike Hire
- One week - 35 pounds.
- Two weeks - (17) …………… pounds.
Local Events
- June - Food Festival
- August - International Festival of (18) …………… .
National Park Activities
- Guided walks, photography, (19) ……………….. .
- The telephone number of the Northumberland National Parkis (20) …………….
14.
A. driving
B. Cycling
C. walking
15.
A. a castle
B. a museum
C. a village
16.
A. the summer
B. the Spring
C. the winter
17.
A. 50
B. 65
C. 55
18.
A. Sport
B. painting
C. Music
19.
A. Bird watching
B. Ice skating
C. swimming
20.
A. 880046
B. 990046
C. 558046
 READING
PART 1
1.
A. This bicycle park will be closed for
14 days.
B. We are holding a sale of bicycles
here for the next 14 days.
C. You can’t park your bicycle here for
longer than two weeks.

2.
A. We’re sorry none of the showers in
the sports centre is working.
B. After using the gym, you’ll have to
go somewhere else for a shower.
C. Book your shower before you use the
gym or swimming pool.

3.
A. Passengers are never allowed to walk
across the line.
B. You can walk across the line if a
railway worker is with you.
C. Railway staff will direct passengers
to the way across the line.

4.

5.
A. This seat is mainly for people who
find it difficult to stand.
B. Help disabled people by offering to
carry their children for them.
C. Young children should offer their
seats to anyone older than them

A. You must wear proper clothes if you

want to come in here.
B. Don’t leave any of your things
behind when you get out of the lift.
C. Make sure your things aren’t in the
way of the lift doors.
PART 2
WINTER DRIVING
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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and
accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice
might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car
coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can
make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel,
touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible.
Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that
you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the
further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking.
Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double
your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow,
and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid
trouble.

6. In this text the writer want to _______.

A. complain about bad winter driving
B. give information about winter weather
C. warn people against driving in winter
D. advise people about safe driving in winter
7. Why would somebody read this text?
A. to find out about the weather
B. for information on driving lessons
C. to learn about better driving
D. to decide when to travel
8. What does the writer think?
A. People should avoid driving in the snow.
B. Drivers should expect problems in winter.
C. People drive too fast in winter.
D. Winter drivers should use their brakes less.
9. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
to explain the importance of smooth movements
B. because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers
C. because he wants drivers to be more relaxed
D. to show how it can be spilled
 10. The stopping distance should be the longest when you drives _______
A. on a normal road
B. on a wet road
C. on a hot road
D. on an icy road

PART 3

'STARTING A BUSINESS'

Nearly 450,000 businesses are started in Britain …(0.)…every… year. One third …
(11)… these stops trading during the first three years.
Starting a business is never easy …(12)… so many things are outside your control. If
you are thinking about working for yourself, you …(13)… start by thinking about the
qualities you need to …(14)… a business. Be hard with yourself. If you have a
weakness, it is better to find out now …(15)… than later when your business could be
in danger. Ask yourself …(16)… you are a good organizer. Is your health …(17)…?
Are you good …(18)… making decisions? Do you have any practical experience of
the business you want to start? Are you prepared to work long hours for very …(19)…
money? If you can't …(20)… 'yes' to most of these questions, perhaps you should
think again about starting up in business on your own.

11. A. from B. of C. among D. in

12. A. however B. but C. because D. although
13. A. must B. ought C. need D. have
14. A. set B. make C. do D. run
15. A. more B. rather C. earlier D. quicker
16. A. which B. how C. whether D. that
17. A. fine B. firm C. well D. good
18. A. for B. at C. in D. with
19. A. little B. short C. low D. few
20. A. give B. report C. answer D. put
 WRITING
 PART 1
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.

1. The garden is too small to play football in

=> The garden isn’t ....................... to play football in

2. My friend suggested travelling by train

=> My friend said “If I were you, .................... travel by train”

3. We haven’t trỉed this seafood before

=> This is ........................ we have tried this seafood

4. No means of transport is as comfortable as the train

=> The train is .......................... means of transport

5. Don’t worry so much!

=> The doctor told her ...............................

 PART 2

You would like your English friend to come and stay with you for a
few days. Write an email to your friend.

- Invite your friend to come and stay

- Suggest when your friend should come
- Say what you can do together

Write 35 - 45 words.
 SPEAKING

PART 1
1. Do you have brothers or sisters?
2. What do you do to keep fit and stay healthy?
3. What is the most interesting thing about learning English?
4. What are your plans for next weekend?

PART 2

Describe a TV programme that you enjoy watching

- What the TV programme is
- How often you watch it
- Why you prefer it to other TV programmes