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contents
Practice Tests
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Practice Test 1
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Practice Test 2
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Practice Test 3
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Practice Test 4
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Practice Test 5
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Practice Test 6
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Speaking Tests
Breakdown
Marking Criteria
Speaking Test 1
Families & Relationships
Speaking Test 2
Tourism & Travelling
Speaking Test 3
Computers & Technology
Speaking Test 4
Film & Television
Speaking Test 5
School & Education
Speaking Test 6
Shopping & Advertising
Speaking Test 7
Health & Fitness
Speaking Test 8
Hobbies & Pastimes
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Glossary
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Transcripts
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Practice Test 1
Contents of this Paper
Section
Number of Questions
Listening
Part One
Part Two Section A
Part Two Section B
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5
5
Reading
Part One
Part Two
10
5
Use of English
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
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10
10
5
5
Weighting for Section
Writing
20%
20%
20%
20%
The remaining 20% is for your speaking test.
Total time allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
You should attempt all sections of this paper.
The use of dictionaries, notes or any electronic device is not permitted in this examination.
Answers for the Listening, Reading and Use of English are to be put onto the OPTICAL MARK FORM.
USE THE WRITING ANSWER BOOKLET for your answer to the Writing Section.
This question paper WILL NOT BE MARKED.
DO NOT OPEN THE EXAMINATION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Listening
PART 1
Listen to a conversation between three people who are planning a seminar.
For questions 1 – 10, decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). You will hear the recording TWICE.
You have one minute to read the questions for Part One.
Planning A Seminar
T
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
1. The seminar will take place in about a month’s time.
2. Linda has got prices from three hotels.
3. The Roger Hotel’s conference room is more expensive than the Imperial’s.
4. At the Roger Hotel, seminars take place by the swimming pool.
5. Sandra has attended a seminar at the Roger Hotel before.
6. John thinks that the Roger Hotel will be more suitable.
7. David Harris’s e-mail said that there would be fewer people at the seminar.
8. The conference room at the Roger Hotel can seat 100 people.
9. Sandra tells Linda to make all the necessary arrangements.
10. Sandra is going to inform David Harris about their plans.
Listening
PART 2
Listen to a radio programme. You will hear a woman talking about her company.
For questions 11 – 15, choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE.
You have one minute to read the questions for Section A.
The Party Shop
11. Lisa McDonald
A. gives advice to people with party shops.
B. organizes parties for both adults and children.
C. would like her business to be successful in five years.
12. At a Disney party, children can
A. dress up as a Disney character.
B. watch a well-known Disney film.
C. choose from a variety of Disney gifts.
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F
- Section A
13. The party on the plane
A. was spoiled because of the weather.
B. had 20 guests.
C. took four hours to prepare.
14. The wedding anniversary celebration
A. will take place indoors.
B. has been arranged for Lisa’s family and friends.
C. has a colour as its theme.
15. The interviewer describes Lisa’s company as
A. out of the ordinary.
B. uninteresting.
C. attractive.
Listening
PART 2
- Section B
Listen to a special report on a news programme and answer the questions.
For questions 16 – 20, choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE.
You have one minute to read the questions for Section B.
A Special Report
16. In this special report, Laura says
A. the hotel where she was staying was unaffected.
B. there have been worse tornados in the past.
C. all the residents of the town were able to get somewhere safe.
17. Tornadoes
A. usually strike without warning.
B. don’t last for more than an hour.
C. move very fast.
18. Today’s Tornado
A. lasted for at least ten minutes.
B. had a wind speed of about 170 kilometres an hour.
C. was not as destructive as originally thought.
19. One of the families in the report
A. was travelling in a bus when the tornado struck.
B. lost their car on the motorway.
C. all died in the tornado.
20. Tornado Watch
A. informs people that a tornado is coming.
B. is the name of a local radio station.
C. did not have enough time to warn everybody.
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Reading
PART 1
You are going to read a passage about kites
For questions 21 – 24, match the headings below (A – G) with the appropriate paragraph.
The first heading has been done as an example. There are TWO headings which you do not need.
Kites
Example:
G. The Origin of Kites.
Kites were probably invented some 3,000 years ago, but there is not much proof of this because the earliest kites
were made of materials that do not last and, therefore, an ancient kite has never been found. All evidence of the long
history of kites comes either from stories or traditions that have been passed down through generations, or from
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drawings and paintings that have been found. However, in all likelihood, kites originated in China or Malaysia because
there are written documents showing this.
21.
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C. Some Ancient Uses for Kites
China was an ideal place for the invention of the kite. This is because the materials that were used to make the first
kites were probably bamboo and silk and in the ancient world of China, these materials were in abundance. At that
time they were not only toys. They were used in wars to lift fireworks into the air and hopefully scare away the
enemy. Some kites were even used to frighten off birds that were eating crops. Often, when a baby was born, a kite
was released into the sky. This was to ensure that any bad luck that the baby was born with would fly away forever.
22.
F.
From Kites to Flying Machines
Kites were probably first brought to Europe in the 13th Century by Marco Polo. This great explorer was fascinated
by kites and wrote about them in a lot of detail, saying how they were made and what was used to make them. In
1883, E.D. Archibald, a meteorologist first measured the speed of the wind using a kite and this was probably one
of the first weather forecasts. More importantly, in 1903, the Wright Brothers flew their first plane which they had
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designed themselves. They owed their success to the fact that they had experimented with kites and gliders. This
opened the door to the modern aeroplane.
For questions 25 – 30, decide which is the correct answer
A, B, C or D.
A. Homemade Kites Are Better
B. Centuries of Celebration
C.
Some Ancient Uses for Kites
D. Written Documentation Does Not Exist
E.
A Kite Flying Holiday in Europe
F.
From Kites to Flying Machines
G. The Origin of Kites
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(Example)
25. How do we know that kites were probably invented around
3,000 years ago?
A. The materials used for making kites at that time did not last.
B. There are many ancient kites in museums.
C. Traditional stories and drawings of kites go back to that time.
D. Written documents prove this.
26. China was the ideal place to invent the kite because
A. there were plenty of the right materials available.
B. the Chinese liked fireworks.
C. there were many wars in the region.
D. the Chinese had many uses for them.
23.
B. Centuries of Celebration
Nowadays, there are kite flying festivals and kite flying competitions all over the world. Also, today’s kites are much
more sophisticated than they used to be and there is a lot of skill involved in flying them. The largest and probably
most famous kite festival takes place every year in India on the 14th of January. This particular festival has been 29
going on for hundreds of years and it’s possible to see up to 100,000 kites in the air at the same time. In most
countries around the world, there are certain days of the year when kites can be seen flying and it is fun for both
young and old.
24.
E. A Kite Flying Holiday in Europe
On the first Monday of Lent, which is part of the Orthodox Easter celebrations, kites are flown in Greece. This kite
flying day is very traditional and is still enjoyed by all the family. Today, it’s easy to buy a kite, but most kites used
to be made two or three days before the holiday from thin strips of lightweight wood, paper and a long tail. Kite
making was something that the Greeks were very good at. Nowadays, they are usually bought from shops or sold in
the streets, but the excitement of flying a kite and being out on a family occasion has not lessened over the years. It
is something that everyone looks forward to, whether they are adults or children. Watching your kite catch the wind
and go soaring up into the sky is something that will never be boring.
27. The word or phrase closest in meaning to hopefully in
paragraph 2 is
A. luckily.
B. by any chance.
C. by accident.
D. with any luck.
28. The Wright Brothers
A. used kites to measure wind speeds.
B. designed the first glider.
C. carried out experiments with kites.
D. discovered how kites were made.
29. Kite flying festivals are
A. more sophisticated than they were before.
B. fairly recent events.
C. popular in many countries.
D. very similar to kite flying competitions.
30. Looks forward to in paragraph 5 can best be
replaced in the text by
A. is obliged to do.
B. eagerly anticipates.
C. is used to doing.
D. fortunately expects.
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Reading
You are going to read an article about Harry Houdini.
For questions 31 – 35, decide which is the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Harry
Houdini
It is said that Harry Houdini was the world’s greatest magician
and escapologist. He was born on the 24th March, 1894 and his
real name was Ehrich Weiss. He lived most of his life in America,
but was born in Hungary. He became fascinated with magic when
he was a boy. He saw a travelling magician who happened to
pass through the town where he was living at that time and was
hooked.. In no time at all, Houdini became interested in magic
tricks and deceiving people.
When he was 13, his family moved to New York. He entertained
his new classmates by doing magic tricks. When he wasn’t doing
magic tricks, he excelled in sports, especially swimming, boxing
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and running, which developed his body. This prepared him for all
the athletic skills that he would need to do all the amazing and
dangerous tricks that he would later devise. In the beginning, he
worked with a good friend called Jacob Hyman. They set up a
travelling show and called themselves ‘The Brothers Houdini’.
Their first tricks were mostly card tricks and nothing they did was
particularly remarkable.
Martin Beck, a rich businessman, saw their show and offered
Houdini a chance to perform in the Vaudeville Theatres that were
situated all over America. At this time, Houdini’s favourite trick
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PART 2
was being able to escape from a pair of handcuffs. He
challenged the audience to give him handcuffs that could
not be opened, but Houdini escaped from all of them.
This was called The Challenge Act and the audience had
never seen something like this before. They loved it and
the theatres were full every night. Then he introduced
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soon became famous as the man who could escape from
anything. Houdini realised that the audiences preferred
his dangerous stunt tricks to anything else.
Houdini’s act was so successful that he went to Europe
where he thrilled audiences with his dangerous stunts and
escape routines. On a visit to Nova Scotia in 1896, he
visited a psychiatric hospital and saw his first straitjacket.
A straitjacket is used in psychiatric hospitals to control
patients who may harm themselves or other people. When
it is worn, the arms are crossed and tied at the back so
that the wearer is unable to move their arms. This was
never a problem for Houdini who could escape from a
straitjacket while hanging upside down, with his hands in 34
handcuffs inside the jacket. In another trick, he was tied
up with chains, locked into a large box and then the box
was lowered into New York harbour. Houdini appeared
swimming in the water some 59 seconds later, well and
smiling.
Houdini also wrote books and starred in adventure films, 35
becoming famous all over the world. He had extraordinary
strength and he was very clever. He died on the 31st
October 1926, not because one of his stunts went wrong,
but from an ordinary and common illness. He was only 52
years old.
31. Harry Houdini
A. used his real name on stage.
B. was born in America.
C. was an outstanding athlete.
D. deceived a travelling magician when he was a boy.
32. The word closest in meaning to hooked in
paragraph 1 is
A. involved.
B. popular.
C. tricked.
D. addicted.
33. Houdini was successful in the Vaudeville Theatres
because
A. his act was innovative and exciting.
B. Martin Beck had promoted his show.
C. they were located all over America.
D. the audiences were keen on his card tricks.
34. While wearing a straitjacket, Houdini was
A. locked a large box.
B. unable to move his arms.
C. tied up with chains.
D. handcuffed.
35. Houdini
A. was only famous in America.
B. died because he had made a mistake.
C. was also an author and an actor.
D. lived an ordinary life.
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Use of English
PART 1
For questions 36 – 45, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct answer A, B, C or D.
36. If Mike doesn’t get down to work soon, he
too far behind.
A. was going to get
C. has got
B. will get
D. is getting
37. Ted has been behaving quite strangely
he met Kay.
A. from when
C. ever since
B. before
D. by the time
38. Leanne fell into a deep depression
she had lost her job.
A. so soon
C. afterwards
B. after
D. and then
39. The meeting has had
due to the strike.
A. cancelled
C. cancelling
B. to be cancelled
D. been cancelled
40. Children need encouragement
their talents.
A. at developing
C. developing
B. so to develop
D. to develop
41. The boy
something wrong, otherwise he wouldn’t have been punished.
A. must have done
C. can’t have done
B. may be doing
D. shouldn’t don
42. They were very disappointed with the film. It was
A. hardly any
C. not as
B. a little
D. much less
43. Arthur has just bought a
car.
A. sports black Japanese
C. black Japanese sports
B. Japanese black sports
D. black sports Japanese
44. The plane ticket was
so we decided to travel by train.
A. such expensive
C. enough expensive
B. much expensive
D. too expensive
45. The church seems
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interesting than the critics had said.
. Are you sure we came to the right one?
A. there is empty
C. that is empty
B. to be empty
D. it is empty
Use of English
PART 2
For questions 46 – 55, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct answer A, B, C or D.
46. Our holiday in Spain was the most
holiday we had ever had.
A. enjoyable απολαυστικός, διασκεδαστικός
C. funny αστείος
B. great σπουδαίος, σημαντικός, υπέροχος
D. happy χαρούμενος, ευτυχισμένος
47. He was a(n)
Englishman, very polite and gentle.
A. usual συνηθισμένος
C. typical χαρακτηριστικός, τυπικός
B. ordinary κανονικός, συνηθισμένος
D. common κοινός, συνηθισμένος, δημόσιος
48. He has had a rather
operation. It will take him some time to recover.
A. exaggerated υπερβολικός, μεγαλοποιημένος
C. anxious ανήσυχος, αγχώδης
B. nervous νευρικός, ευέξαπτος, εκνευρισμένος
D. painful επώδυνος, οδυνηρός
49. Arthur liked Elaine a lot, but he was too
to ask her out on a date.
A. risky ριψοκίνδυνος, παράτολμος
C. jealous ζηλιάρης
B. shameful αισχρός, πρόστυχος
D. shy ντροπαλός
50. Their business hasn’t been
for the past three years and they are thinking of selling it.
A. profitable επικερδής, κερδοφόρος
C. economic οικονομικός (που έχει να κάνει με την οικονομία)
B. optimistic αισιόδοξος
D. cautious προσεκτικός, επιφυλακτικός
51. While I was working, my boss kept
me, which made me feel uncomfortable.
A. staring at κοιτάζω επίμονα
B. looking up
C. glancing through διαβάζω κτ στα γρήγορα
ψάχνω πληροφορίες, αναζητώ
52. Who is this actor? I’ve never
D. seeing to προσέχω, φροντίζω για
of him before.
A. read διαβάζω
C. seen βλέπω, καταλαβαίνω
B. heard ακούω, μαθαίνω νέα
D. observed παρατηρώ
53. If there is anyone here who is
the proposal, could you please raise your hand?
A. in control of σε έλεγχο
C. on behalf of εκ μέρους
B. by means of με τη βοήθεια, μέσω
D. in favour of υπέρ του
54. Zelda’s husband doesn’t
a good salary so he is considering changing jobs.
A. fetch πηγαίνω και φέρνω
C. earn κερδίζω (χρήματα)
B. bring φέρνω
D. take παίρνω
55. She always comes to work late. You can’t imagine the excuses she
.
A. gets off κατεβαίνω, ξεφεύγω
C. gets by
τα βγάζω πέρα
B. calls on καλώ, επισκέπτομαι
D. comes up with βρίσκω λύση, επινοώ
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Use of English
PART 3
For questions 56 – 65, read the text and choose the correct answer for each gap A, B, C or D.
Joe’s Date with Mary
The day on which Joe had planned to go out with Mary had
finally arrived. 56
his way to the restaurant, where
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they
to meet, Joe was so nervous that he began
rehearsing what he would 58
to her.
When he got near the restaurant, he was still practising it out
loud. Two women, 59
were walking behind him, heard
him and started giggling. He noticed them and 60
awful. He started walking faster, but his embarrassment
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it difficult for him to see where he was going. As a
result, he tripped and fell flat on his face.
One of the women ran
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him and helped him get
up. He thanked her, and walked into the restaurant. The waiter
directed him to the table he had booked. Fortunately, Mary
hadn’t arrived 63
. He sat down and tried to compose
himself. The door of the restaurant opened and Mary, looking
more beautiful than ever, walked in and waved at him. He stood
up to greet her, but his knees felt 64
. He tried to say
something nice, but he couldn’t get the words out.
Mary,
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that he felt uncomfortable, started a
conversation and before he knew it, he was talking to her
confidently. He could tell from her expression that she was
happy to be there with him.
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56. A. On
B. In
C. At
D. By
57. A. have arranged
B. had arranged
C. arranged
D. were arranging
58. A. tell
B. discuss
C. say
D. ask
59. A. that
B. they
C. while
D. who
60. A. would feel
B. felt
C. had felt
D. should feel
61. A. made
B. did
C. caused
D. got
62. A. forward
B. into
C. towards
D. at
63. A. still
B. yet
C. neither
D. then
64. A. weakly
B. to weakening
C. to weaken
D. weak
65. A. realising
B. suggesting
C. expecting
D. wondering
Use of English
PART 4
For questions 66 – 70, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct answer A, B or C.
66. There has been a
A. worrying
increase in the number of unemployed people in our town.
B. worried
C. worrier
67. The longer Dan waited outside the doctor’s office, the more
A. impatience
B. impatient
68. Some countries in Africa are
conditions of their people.
A. underdeveloped
69. The flight doesn’t go
A. direct
70. Jerry is totally
A. unpredictably
he became. C. impatiently
; they need help to establish industries and improve the living
B. overdeveloped
C. developed
to Manchester. It goes by way of Frankfurt.
B. directed
C. directing
. You never know what he is going to do next.
B. unpredicted
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C. unpredictable
PART 5
For questions 71 – 75, choose the sentence A, B, C or D, which is closest in meaning to the sentence given.
71. It is a month since we last argued.
A. It was a month ago that we decided not to argue again.
B. We had never argued until a month ago.
C. We haven’t argued for a month now.
D. We argue at least once a month.
72. As soon as Jane put the phone down, she started crying.
A. Putting the phone down made Jane cry.
B. The moment Jane started crying, she put the phone down.
C. Jane put the phone down and then she started crying.
D. After Jane had cried, she put the phone down.
73. He worked hard. Nevertheless, he was given the sack.
A. In spite of working hard, he was given the sack.
B. He won’t be given the sack provided he works hard.
C. He was given the sack because he hardly worked.
D. Had he not worked hard, he would have been given the sack.
74. I took a £2,000 loan from the bank.
A. Ι took £2,000 out of my bank account.
B. Ι lent the bank £2,000.
C. Ι deposited £2,000 in my bank account.
D. Ι borrowed £2,000 from the bank.
75. She used to go jogging with me in the morning.
A. She is used to going jogging with me in the morning.
B. She no longer goes jogging with me in the morning.
C. She enjoyed jogging with me in the morning.
D. She would have gone jogging with me in the morning.
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Writing
Choose ONE of the following options. Write between 180 – 200 words in English.
1. Some parents insist that their children should follow a career that can earn them a high income. Write an essay saying what
young people should consider when choosing a job and whether parents should interfere in their children’s choice of career
or not.
2. This year you went on holiday with your friends for the first time ever. Write a letter to your English friend saying where
you went, what you did and how you felt. You do not need to give an address.
3. Write a story about the day you found something valuable. Begin the story with the line: While I was riding my bike to school,
I saw a small bag under a tree …… Continue the story.
Writing 1
Writing 2
Writing 3
No one can deny that choosing a job
Dear Jessica,
As I was riding my bike to school one
is a crucial moment in your life. Some
morning, I caught sight of a small bag under a
parents exert considerable influence over
I was glad to receive your letter about
tree. Then, suddenly, I saw a tall man running
their children with regards to their future
your summer holiday. It seems you
away from there as fast as he could. I decided
jobs, while others let them decide for
had a wonderful time so I decided to
to investigate.
themselves.
drop you a line to tell you about my
holiday as well.
To begin with, there are significant
To my surprise, I found a letter next to the
bag. I hesitated, looked around to see if
factors that should be considered when
Believe it or not, my parents let me go
anyone was watching, then I opened the letter
choosing a profession. Personal ability is
on holiday with my friends this year!
carefully. It had been written by a thief. He
perhaps the most important of these. At
There we were, four teenage girls on
explained his financial problems and why he
the same time however, you may need to
the ferry boat to Mylos, a fantastic
had stolen the bag. He was a poor immigrant
base your decision on the number of job
island in Greece. We rented a small
who couldn’t afford to return to his family in
opportunities that are available in your
flat with a kitchen that overlooked the
his home country. He also apologized to the
chosen field. Last but not least, you should
harbour. It was perfect!
woman whose bag he had stolen.
Mylos is famous for its sandy beaches
When I finished reading the letter, I felt sorry
Parents can provide valuable assistance
and turquoise sea and we swam at a
for the man. I really sympathized with him!
in this decision as they have experience
different beach every day. It is also
I looked inside the bag and found a purse.
of the working world. However, all too
well-known as an extreme sports
There was a woman’s identity card inside
often, parents want their children to get
destination, so I tried parasailing and
and I knew exactly what to do! I went to the
a well-paid job and don’t consider their
waterskiing. It was really exciting!
nearest police station and handed the bag to
talent or personality. In this case, children
As for our evenings, we would eat at
a policeman, who asked me some questions
can feel frustrated, since they may want
traditional restaurants, and then go to
and thanked me for my prompt action. He
to do something completely different.
one of the many clubs or beach bars
also complimented me on my honesty and
Consequently, if they follow their parents’
that the island has to offer. It was
said he would call the woman immediately.
ambitions, they will feel unfulfilled in their
great fun flirting with the local boys!
consider the salary you hope to earn.
future career.
I was really late for school that day, but I felt
As you can imagine, we did whatever
proud that my investigation had helped the
a
we wanted, whenever we wanted.
woman find her bag.
profession is a decision that will determine
Believe me, Mylos is a destination
your whole life. I believe that it is a very
that you shouldn’t miss! Don’t forget
personal decision that requires a lot of
to write back soon.
All
things
considered,
choosing
thought and time on the part of the person
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concerned, as well as useful advice from
Take care,
close family, friends and experts.
Tanya
ESB
English Speaking Board
B2
Certificate in ESOL International All Modes
Practice
Speaking
Tests
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ESB Speaking Test
Breakdown
about 3 minutes
Part 1 - Introduction
Personal information is elicited from candidates, who must respond to the interlocutor and not to each other. Part 1 consists
of a number of short turns with candidates being invited to respond alternately. Equal time is allotted to both candidates.
Part 2 - Interactive Discussion
about 4 minutes
Candidates discuss a topic with each other based on two prompts provided by the interlocutor. They exchange ideas and
opinions and sustain a discussion. The interlocutor does not take part in the discussion and candidates should not address
the interlocutor directly.
Part 3 - Responding to Questions
about 5 minutes
It comprises a three-way discussion between interlocutor and candidates based on the topic from Part 2 of the test. The
interlocutor leads the discussion by selecting from a set of questions. It is not necessary to use all the questions. The
interlocutor may ask for a specific response from one candidate or throw the discussion open to both candidates. Candidates
are encouraged to elaborate on, or react to, their partner’s response by verbal invitation (e.g. What do you think? Do you
agree?) or non-verbal gestures. Candidates are given equal opportunities to speak, but the interlocutor may wish to give a
candidate who has been rather reticent in earlier parts of the test a chance to redress the balance.
Marking Criteria
The marker awards an analytic mark by listening intently to each candidate’s contributions. Full marks and half marks are
awarded on a scale of 0 - 5 in each of the following 5 categories:
Pronunciation
Here the marker puts him or herself into the shoes of a non-specialist speaker of English (i.e. not a teacher) in order to assess
the amount of effort required by a listener to understand the contributions. The scale includes individual sound, rhythm, stress
and intonation. There is no discrimination between varieties of English; all are acceptable.
Discourse Management
This refers to the extent, coherence and relevance of the candidate’s contributions and includes relevance to what has been
said before. The focus is on the candidate’s ability to maintain a flow of coherent language on a sentence or longer turn level.
Interactive Ability
This does not only refer to the ability to listen and respond, but also applies to the candidate’s ability to use language to
engage in flowing, meaningful communication. This includes sensitivity to turn taking, initiating, responding accordingly and
asking questions to repair miscommunication. Long obviously rehearsed utterances are interrupted by the examiner; if the
candidate continues, they will be penalised in this category.
Grammar & Vocabulary
This refers to the range used and the extent to which it is accurate. Marks are given according to the overall effectiveness of
the range of grammar and vocabulary used in the interview.
Task Completion
This refers to the extent and manner in which the candidate responds to the set tasks (part 2). To achieve the minimum pass
mark a candidate should answer the questions with mostly relevant contributions. To achieve the highest possible mark a
candidate will extend the task to other realms (personalization, speculation, deduction, etc.) while still maintaining relevance.
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Topic: Families & Relationships
Part 1 - Introduction
What’s your name? (to Candidate A) And what’s your name? (to Candidate B) Thank you. Can I have your registration
details please? (to Candidates A and B)
First I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. Interlocutor asks Candidates A and B a selection of
questions from those below.
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What are your interests?
Would you rather live in the centre of a city or in the suburbs? Why?
What do you like about your neighbourhood?
Are you a health food fan? Why? Why not?
What kind of films do you prefer to watch?
What is your ideal place for summer holidays?
speaking
Practice Speaking Test 1
Thank you.
Part 2 - Interactive Discussion
Now in this part of the test, I am going to give both of you two written statements based on the same topic. I would like
you to talk together about the topic for four minutes using the statements to help you. You can add ideas of your own
if you wish. I am just going to listen to you. You have only about four minutes so don’t worry if I stop you and please
speak so that we can both hear you. (to Candidates A and B) Here are your statements. (Prompts are placed in the
middle of the pair) The topic is ‘Families & Relationships’. You may start when you are ready.
It is very important to spend quality time with the members of our family.
There are no other people in the world we can trust more than our family.
(After four minutes) Thank you.
Part 3 - Responding to Questions
We are going to talk together for about five minutes. I would like you to respond to my questions and to what your
partner says. The topic we are discussing is ‘Families & Relationships’, the same as in Part 2 of the test.
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What do parents and children disagree about most? What about friends?
Would you rather spend time with your family or with your friends? Why?
How important is it to follow rules at home?
How would you classify a true friend? Do you know such a person?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sharing a bedroom?
Should parents be stricter with their children nowadays? Why? Why not?
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
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Glossary
Practice Test 1
Reading - Part 1
kite χαρταετός
evidence αποδείξεις, στοιχεία
pass down μεταβιβάζω
in all likelihood κατά πάσα πιθανότητα
originate προέρχομαι, κατάγομαι, πηγάζω
document έγγραφο, ντοκουμέντο
abundance αφθονία
firework πυροτέχνημα
enemy εχθρός
crop σοδειά, καλλιέργεια
release αφήνω, αμολάω, ελευθερώνω,
δημοσιεύω
in detail λεπτομερώς
forecast πρόβλεψη, πρόγνωση
experiment (v) πειραματίζομαι
glider ανεμόπτερο
homemade σπιτικός
Lent Σαρακοστή
strip λωρίδα
lightweight πολύ ελαφρύς (σε βάρος)
tail ουρά
lessen ελαττώνω, μειώνω
soar up πετώ ψηλά, ίπταμαι
Reading - Part 2
escapologist κπ που ξεφεύγει από
αλυσίδες, χειροπέδες, σχοινιά, κλουβιά
για να διασκεδάσει ανθρώπους
deceive παραπλανώ, εξαπατώ
excel διαπρέπω
devise επινοώ, σκαρφίζομαι
remarkable αξιοσημείωτος, αξιόλογος
handcuffs χειροπέδες
challenge πρόκληση
stunt ακροβατικό, τέχνασμα
thrilled συγκλονισμένος
straitjacket ζουρλομανδύας
cross (v) σταυρώνω
tie (v) δένω
hang κρέμομαι
lower (v) χαμηλώνω, οδηγώ σε
χαμηλότερο σημείο
Practice Test 2
Reading - Part 1
manufacturer κατασκευαστής
breed είδος, γένος
smash συντρίβω
twist παραμορφωμένος
insurance ασφάλεια, ασφάλιση
lead to οδηγώ σε
careless απρόσεχτος
accelerator γκάζι
compensate αντισταθμίζω
slide γλιστρώ
steer οδηγώ, κατευθύνω
tail πίσω μέρος
severely σοβαρά, σκληρά
recklessness απερισκεψία, απροσεξία
costly ακριβός, δαπανηρός
collision σύγκρουση
restless ανήσυχος, νευρικός
curiosity περιέργεια
collide συγκρούομαι
station wagon οικογενειακό αυτοκίνητο
curve στροφή
dimension διάσταση
pavement πεζοδρόμιο
bump τράνταγμα
imperfection ατέλεια, ψεγάδι
spotless άψογος
spool καρούλι
wire σύρμα
low-slung με χαμηλές αναρτήσεις
grip κράτημα, έλεγχος
skid ολισθαίνω, ντεραπάρω
barrier διαχωριστικό κιγκλίδωμα
track διαδρομή
formalize επισημοποιώ
dealer έμπορος, πωλητής
Reading - Part 2
gasp μου κόβεται η ανάσα, ασθμαίνω
provoke προκαλώ
notion αντίληψη, ιδέα
excavate κάνω ανασκαφή
survey μελετώ, ερευνώ
monument μνημείο
circular κυκλικός
ditch χαντάκι
mound λοφίσκος, ανάχωμα
erect αναγείρω
quarry λατομείο
raft σχεδία
drag σέρνω
overland από ξηράς
inner εσωτερικός
primitive πρωτόγονος
utilize χρησιμοποιώ
concrete χειροπιαστός
alignment ευθυγράμμιση, στοίχιση
loom over διαφαίνομαι, ξεπροβάλω
taunt προκαλώ, πειράζω
presence παρουσία
Practice Test 3
Reading - Part 1
life expectancy (υπολογιζόμενη)
διάρκεια ζωής
judge κρίνω, υπολογίζω
decline (n) πτώση, μείωση, μειώνω-ομαι
circulatory κυκλοφορικό
principal κυριότερος
mortality θνησιμότητα
rate (n) αναλογία, ποσοστό
stabilise σταθεροποιώ
decrease μειώνομαι
slightly ελαφρώς, λίγο
on the whole γενικά
prevention πρόληψη
availability διαθεσιμότητα
nutrition διατροφή
understanding κατανόηση, αντίληψη
reduction μείωση
consumption κατανάλωση
primary πρωταρχικός, στοιχειώδης
constitution σύσταση, κράση
likewise παρομοίως
element στοιχείο, συστατικό
average μέσος όρος, μέσος
regularly τακτικά
in moderation με μέτρο
virtually σχεδόν
to date μέχρι σήμερα
Reading - Part 2
sled έλκηθρο
track μονοπάτι, διαδρομή
lie ξαπλώνω
dominate κυριαρχώ, επικρατώ
victory νίκη
credit (v) αποδίδω
motivate παρακινώ, ωθώ
majority πλειοψηφία
mentally διανοητικά
drain αδειάζω, στραγγίζω, εξαντλώ
drop sb off αφήνω κπ κάπου
workout προπόνηση
sprint τρέχω μικρή απόσταση με μεγάλη
ταχύτητα
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stretch κάνω εκτάσεις
skip χοροπηδώ
slot σχισμή
consist of αποτελούμαι
occasionally περιστασιακά
assume αναλαμβάνω
client πελάτης
make up for lost time αναπληρώνω το
χαμένο χρόνο
venue τόπος οπού γίνεται κτ
tap (v) πιέζω
steep απόκρημνος, απότομος
appeal (n) έλξη, θέλγητρο
consecutive διαδοχικός, συνεχής
Practice Test 4
Reading - Part 1
networking δίκτυο
sign κάνω εγγραφή
upload ανεβάζω στο ίντερνετ
chat (v) κουβεντιάζω, συζητώ
launch εξαπολύω, προωθώ, λανσάρω
overtake προφταίνω, ξεπερνώ
worldwide παγκοσμίως
knock off ρίχνω
keen ενθουσιώδης, ενδιαφερόμενος
revenue εισόδημα, έσοδο
take into account λαμβάνω υπόψη
start off ξεκινώ ως
fuss φασαρία, αναστάτωση
from rags to riches από τη φτώχεια στα
πλούτη
addictive εθιστικός
Reading - Part 2
solar ηλιακός
visibility ορατότητα
fascination γοητεία, θέλγητρο
get a glimpse of ρίχνω μια ματιά
annular κυκλικός, δακτυλιοειδής
partially μερικώς
obscure (v) αποκρύπτω, καλύπτω
emperor αυτοκράτορας
ominous δυσοίωνος, απειλητικός,
απαίσιος
bang (v) χτυπώ δυνατά/με θόρυβο
contemporary σύγχρονος
coincide with συμπίπτω με
Practice Test 5
Reading - Part 1
opponent αντίπαλος
martial πολεμικός
execute εκτελώ
rank τάξη (κοινωνική θέση)
feature (v) προβάλλω, παρουσιάζω
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pedestrian πεζός
commit κάνω, διαπράττω
take into consideration λαμβάνω υπόψη
obey υπακούω, πειθαρχώ
well-being υγεία, ευημερία, ευεξία
involvement εμπλοκή, ανάμιξη, συμμετοχή
manipulate χειρίζομαι, ελέγχω
tendency τάση
aggressively επιθετικά
rating αξιολόγηση
display (v) εκθέτω, προβάλλω
packaging συσκευασία
voluntary εθελοντικός
submit υποβάλλω-ομαι
retail λιανικός
prohibit απαγορεύω
unrated που δεν έχει υποβληθεί σε
αξιολόγηση
nonetheless ωστόσο, παρ’ όλα αυτά
resistance αντίσταση
distraction διάσπαση προσοχής
switch αλλάζω κατεύθυνση
surgeon χειρούργος
surgical χειρουργικός
passive παθητικός
Reading - Part 2
seaweed φύκι
underwater υποβρύχιος
shallow ρηχός
seal φώκια
otter ενυδρίδα
marine θαλάσσιος
maritime που ζει κοντά στη θάλασσα
barrier εμπόδιο
settlement αποικία
rough άγριος
lessen ελαττώνω, μειώνω
highway εθνική οδός
stretch εκτείνω-ομαι, απλώνω-ομαι
dense πυκνός
association ένωση, συνεταιρισμός
migration μετανάστευση, αποδημία
plentiful άφθονος
glacial παγετώδης
island hopping πηγαίνω ταξίδια από νησί
σε νησί
Practice Test 6
Reading - Part 1
excessive υπερβολικός
fabulous υπέροχος, θαυμάσιος
vocalist τραγουδιστής
take by storm (εδώ) γίνομαι δημοφιλής
flamboyant επιδεικτικός, φανταχτερός
raise an eyebrow προκαλώ έκπληξη/
θαυμασμό
flashy φανταχτερός
eccentric εκκεντρικός
risqué τολμηρός
dote υπεραγαπώ
head on με το κεφάλι ψηλά
entrepreneur επιχειρηματίας, αυτός που
ξεκινάει μια επιχείρηση με ρίσκο
extroverted εξωστρεφής
shyness ντροπαλότητα
select (adj) εκλεκτός, επίλεκτος
convent μονή, μοναστήρι
dedicated αφοσιωμένος
vocation αποστολή, επάγγελμα, κλίση
admission είσοδος, αποδοχή
on the verge of στο χείλος
outstanding εξαιρετικός, ξεχωριστός
nominate ανακηρύσσω
countless αμέτρητος
revolutionise ξεσηκώνω, προκαλώ
επανάσταση
outfit ένδυμα
vary ποικίλω
stardom φήμη αστέρα
upbringing ανατροφή
Reading - Part 2
healer θεραπευτής
conscious συνειδητός, που έχει επίγνωση
float επιπλέω
delightful απολαυστικός, ευχάριστος
drift παρασύρω
hesitant διστακτικός
medicinal φαρμακευτικός
advocate υποστηρικτής, υπέρμαχος
remedy θεραπεία
ailment ασθένεια
beverage ρόφημα
exclude αποκλείω
import εισάγω
export εξάγω
hospitality φιλοξενία
mixture μείγμα
spices μπαχαρικά
scented αρωματισμένος
petal πέταλο
ceremony τελετή, εθιμοτυπικό
ritual τελετουργικό, ιεροτελεστία
shot σφηνάκι
compulsory υποχρεωτικός
savour γεύομαι