A2 – PRACTICE TEST

GRAMMAR

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. Fred was a really silly boy when we were in high-school. I still remember
________ very stupid questions.

A. his asking

B. him to ask

C. asking him

D. his being asked

2. This sad story made him ________ about his own tragedy.

A. to think

B. think

C. thought

D. thinks

3. ________ sisters are nurses.

A. Bill's both

B. Both Bill's

C. Bill his both

D. Bill both his

4. ________ sports do you play?

A. When

B. Where

C. Who
D. What

5. - Have you read his new book? - Yes, it's ________ interesting than his first four
books.

A. the most

B. very much

C. much more

D. the more

6. They went ________ ship from Liverpool to Dublin.

A. by

B. on

C. with

D. in

7. I preferred that she ________ here.

A. stayed

B. has stayed

C. staying

D. stay

8. Mike is very ________ of his new car.

A. proudly

B. feel

C. proud

D. happy

9. When do you usually arrive ________ the office?

A. -

B. to

C. on

D. at

10. Our people began this flight ________ 1973.

A. from

B. at

C. since

D. in

11. - Do you have any pets? - Yes, I have ________ kittens.

A. two small black

B. small two black

C. two black small

D. black small two

12. - Do you like tea? - ________.

A. Much

B. Yes, I do

C. Is so

D. That's all right

13. The bank is on ________ side of the street.

A. another

B. other

C. the other
D. the rest

14. The boat ________ in the river last night.

A. sinks

B. sank

C. drowns

D. drowned

15. He ________ newspapers for ten years.

A. is selling

B. sells

C. has been selling

D. has been sold

READING

Part 1: Read the following passage. Choose the best word for each space. For
questions 1 -8, choose the correct letter (A, B or C).

Drawing has always (1)... a popular hobby. Young children draw (2)... a pencil as
soon as they can hold one. Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (3)...
that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing,
like writing, can be (4)... ; you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it.
Drawing is first of all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say all you (5)... to
do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar
subject is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (6)... Nowadays there
(7)... more courses and materials available than ever before, which means that you
can experiment (8)... your skills. The only limit is your imagination.

1. A. be B. been C. being
2. A. with B. by C. in
3. A. true B. actual C. exact
4. A. discovered B. made C. learnt
5. A. should B. need C. can
6. A. period B. day C. time
7. A. is B. are C. be
8. A. to improve B. improving C. improved

Part 2: Which notice (A-J) says this (9-16)? For questions 9-16, choose the correct
letter.

0. You can’t pay by card. – K. College Cafe Sorry, cash only – no credit cards

9. People need to register to enter this A. Arabic and French dictionaries for
place. sale
Great prices!
Contact David

10. This is cheaper than usual if you buy B. Student cafe

something else. Hot meals served until 10 p.m.everyday

11. If you become a member, you will C. Learning Centre

get a discount. Every student can borrow up to 3 books

12. Students cannot enter this room. D. Closed for cleaning

Please use toilets upstairs near the café.

13. If you want to buy a book, speak to E. With every coffee, get a sandwich for
this person. £11 (normal price £2.50)

14. Contact this person if you want to F. Football practice

play this sport. Wednesday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Call Bryan on 0489 967622

15. This place is open in the evenings. G. College Gym

Join now for 12 months and only pay
 for 10

H. All visitors
16. You cannot enter here at the moment Please report to the school office on
arrival

I. staff Room
No unauthorized entry

J. VNU Public library

Due to Covid-19, the library will be
CLOSED starting tomorrow, March 16
until further notice.

WRITING

Part 1: Use the following words to make complete sentences. You can make
necessary changes to the words, but DO NOT change their order.

1. Last week/I/ go/ Ha Long city/ and/ stay/ Royal Lotus hotel.
2. This/ first time/ that/1/ be/ here.
3. The hotel/ big/10 floor
4. It/ important/ book/ room/ in advance.
5. My room/ big/ than/ my friend’s room.

Part 2: An English friend, Maria, is spending the day at your home next Sunday.
You want to tell her what to expect. Write a note to Maria. In your note, you
should:

• tell her who she will meet

• say what kind of meal she will have
• ask how she would like to spend the day.

Write at least 35 words on your answer sheet.