ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST j (90 M.) Level: A (Elementary) Candidate's name: SBD Date of Birth Place of Birth Date of Testing Place of Testing -1 _ I READING COMPREHENSION SECTION A Choose the word or phrase that has the same meaning or that best completes each sentence • The rain was beating .the windows a against b to c at d across This must be .restaurant in Bangkok a the worst b worst c the more worse d the worse You have tea for breakfast, you? a haven't b don't c won't d have The package containing books and records .last week a is delivered b are delivered c was delivered d were delivered I can't see you tonight I have to a meeting a assist to b be on c take place at d attend Do come instead of standing there on the doorstep in the rain a into b in c to d by The dress was free It a was priceless b was worthless c cost nothing d was grateful Children not have to cross busy streets go to school a for b for to c in order that d in order to The baby fell asleep the film a during b tor c in d while 10 He will be retiring next week He be retiring next year 1 a willn't b won't c shall not d shan't 11 "Where were you ?" His wife wanted to know where a he was b was c was he d he had been 12 His work was different his brother's a from b with c to d by 13 We're going to have steak and drink champagne a eat b buy c prepare d order 14 It's an excellent holiday a package b party c group d team 15 We .a good holiday last year a passed b made c had d spent 16 A .usually performs operations a surgeon b doctor c nurse d matron 17 What are you cooking in that saucepan? It good a makes b feels c smells d tastes 18 I'll never forget that race What a thrill! a to win b win c being won d winning 19 Which word is incorrect? a proofs b thiefs c chefs d cuffs 20 you work harder, you won't be able to pass the exam a Unless b If c Since d As though SECTION B In this section you will find after the passage five questions, each with four suggested answers, you must choose ONE which you think fits best Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1930, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 16oos, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 per cent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users than any other language in the world What is the main topic of this passage ? A The number of nonnative users of English 2 B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology The word "emerged" in line could best be replaced by which of the following? A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged As used in line 3, the word "elements" is most similar to which of the following? A declarations B features C curiosities D customs The word "extended" as used in line is most similar to which of the following? A experienced B conferred C spread D stretched Approx.imately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A In 1066 B Around 1350 II USE OF ENGLISH C Before 1600 D After 1600 SECTION A Fill in each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word Some years ago, when I was (1) my mid-thirties, I decided to get married There is perhaps nothing unusual about marriage at (2) a time in a man's life What surprised my friends, however, was the fact that, .(3) getting married, I was renouncing all my own strongly held principles (4) many years, I had insisted that marriage was for fools, for people who were (5) weak to look after themselves I enjoyed female company, but I prided myself on my ability to .(6) any deep romantic entanglement It had simply never (7) to me that I might one day fall in love Though I had been fond of one or two girls (8) the past, I had experienced nothing to prepare me for the state of helpless adoration which Jenny inspired (9) me We met one evening at a cocktail party, and for almost the fust time in my life I found myself at a loss for words When I eventually recovered the (10) of my senses, I decided that I simply must marry her Unfortunately, she took a lot of convincing SECTION B Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences They/ going! have/luggage/ take/ station You; should; careful; driving; this city Now; she dances / beautifully / than / used to How long it take her get school every day Peter waitingl his girlfriend / since 'clock We want to join I English-speaking club very much This video film! so interesting / I it / twice If only I not drink /sol much last night He say / no other car / go / as fast as / his 10 My car need / repair SECTION C Fill each blank with the correct form of the word given in capital letters There were over fifty in the orchestra The company is very efficient and gives a service The of the fire was very welcome after our long journey The ofthe aeroplane is supposed to have made the world smaller .Distances which in times would have taken months now only take a few hours MUSIC SPEED WARM INVENT EARLY