Invata engleza/ The Cambridge FCE test

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Presently I will offer some information about the Reading paper for the First Certificate in English exam. In my article Sample Test for the FCE Exam I have introduced tasks for the Use of English test, the Writing test and the Speaking test.

For completing the Reading Paper the time frame is an hour. The task consists of three parts.

The Reading Paper part 1 consists of a multiple choice test. So, there will be a rather long text, which you will have to read carefully and try to circle the right choice. Technically speaking this is an easier task compared with the Listening and (maybe) the Speaking papers, but you need a lot of attention for details. Many students make mistakes about this because they do not mind the details.

Firstly read the questions (they are usually 8). Frequently the gist of the task is in the question. And this applies to all tasks. You cannot do right if you do not know/understand what you are supposed to do. It is very simple in theory, but in practice students sometimes do not really pay attention and lose valuable points.

Read also the alternatives and if you decide to circle something, find reasons in the text to do so. And this is the difficult part about this text because the alternatives are often confusing and you might think that more than one is appropriate. Students seldom find two alternatives that can match the context. How to choose between them?
Scan the fragment which the task is about and find tips in the text in favor of your choice. Chose the alternative for which there are more reasons.

I could not help but noticing another type of mistake; imaginative students circle the wrong answer because they think it is a possible continuation of the fragment/text. So, do not forget, you circle something because of hard evidence in the text and not because you feel it might be alright.

As a conclusion, I need to remind you to pay attention to the time for this paper: you must complete all 3 parts of the Reading Paper in an hour, so time management is of utmost importance!

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 IELTS Writing Task1

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Sample Test for ILEC

The test for the ILEC certificate includes the Test of Reading (1 hour 15 minutes), the Test of Writing (1 hour 15 minutes), the Test of Listening (approximately 40 minutes) and the Test of Speaking (approximately 16 minutes).

The complete tests are to be performed in class.

Test of Writing

Part 2

You must answer this question.

You are leaving on an extended course of study and are transferring your case load to a colleague. A client, a major supermarket, is involved in a dispute concerning the quality of fruit delivered by a long-time supplier.

Write a memorandum to your colleague to brief him on the case, and include the following points:

-some information on the client

-what the client has done to try to find a solution

-the options available to the client

-possible results of legal action.

Write your answer in 200-250 words in an appropriate style.

Test of Speaking

Part 1 (2 minutes)

For the Speaking Test, Part 1 you need to answer some questions as following:

-Where are you both from?

-Have you ever practiced law or are you a law student?

-What kind of qualities do you think a good lawyer needs?

-In your opinion, what effect is technology having on the practice of law?

-What do you think law firms look for in associates when considering forming partnerships?

-How do lawyers advertise for their services in your country?

Part 2 (7 minutes)

For the Speaking Test Part2, contestants are given a choice of two different topics. You have to select one topic and give a short talk on it for about a minute. You will have a minute to choose and prepare your topic. After you have finished your talk, your partner will ask you a question.

Task 1A

English Use in International Business Law

-the effect of the increased use of the English language in business transactions

-the level of English needed

-the importance of language in law

Task 2B

Intellectual Property law

-an example of what is copyrightable in your country

-the rights that copyright provides

-the differences between intellectual property protection from one country to another

Task 2A

Contract law

-the most important points of a contract

-what effect on oral contract has

-what it happens if a contract is broken

Task 2B

The Legal Profession

-the legal training system in your country

-the types of work opportunities for lawyers

-the functions of professional bodies governing lawyers

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Test online engleza nivel mediu plus

    
Choose the correct item:

1. Kate is always …C…… dressed. She loves jeans and T-shirts.
A formally                 B officially                      C casually
2. I like Jim, but I think he is a bit ……… sometimes.
A stubborn                B co-operative                  C loyal
3. It was a ………… night and Jane lost her way in the dark.
A pebbly                   B moonless                       C rough
4. “Help!” he …………horrified, but nobody heard him.
A faded                    B swooped                        C yelled
5. Are you sure that the Second World War broke ….. in 1939?
A out                       B in                                     C up
6. Doug is looking …………… a new flat in the center, now that he has to work there.
A up                        B forward                         C for
7. My brother has really ……… views on politics and we sometimes argue
A strong                   B heavy                          C big
8. Jerry is clever. …………, he can be forgetful.
A And                       B However                       C As well
9. You can’t go out! It is pouring ………. rain. 
A in                          B on                              C with
10. Actors are always in the ………. eye.  
A public                     B crowd                         C shadow
11. Sheila ran ……… Simon on her way to work last Monday morning.
A over                       B after                           C into
12. Joe ……. in love with Eve the minute he saw her.
A went                      B fell                             C got
13. I called my friend after I ………. my homework.
A have finished           B had finished                C finish
14. I think it ……. tomorrow. We shouldn’t go on a picnic.
A will rain                   B rains                          C is raining
15. Dad told me ………… Mum with the shopping.
A helping                    B to help                       C help
16. Tracy, ……….. office is next to mine, is American.
A which                      B who’s                         C whose
17. Robert ……….. us about his trip to Spain.
A said                        B told                           C added
18. If you …………. to know the answer, you will have to ask him.
A wanted                   B wanting                      C want
19. ………… she was washing her face, the water stopped running.
A As                          B After                          C As soon as
18. Jill asked Angela when ….. be back.
A will she                   B would she                   C she would
19. Lucy ……….. to the opera before last week.
A hadn’t been             B hasn’t been                 C wasn’t

Ask questions about the following sentences:
20. It is warm and sunny today.
21. My wife/husband is tall with blue eyes.
22. I was born on the 16^th of June.
23. He drove too fast and crushed into a tree.
24. I have visited Japan.
25. I go out every weekend.

You need to:
26. -buy bread and some rolls
27. -make an appointment with the dentist
28. -call somebody at his office and leave a message
29. -book a table at a very fancy restaurant
30. -make a phone presentation of your products
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Test online pentru incepator plus/ Online test for beginner plus

 Choose the correct item:

1. Steve works at a restaurant; he is a(n) …….

A vet                    B waiter                       C engineer

2. There are …… in the sky and it it is getting cold. 

A clouds                B winds                       C snowballs

3. James never does his homework; he is very ……..

A clever                 B lazy                         C patient

4. I always go to the sea for my holidays because I love …….

A climbing              B dancing                    C swimming

5. This jumper is too ……… I think I need a bigger size.

A tight                   B long                          C expensive

6. Can you ……….. your last name?

A spelling               B spell                       C spells

7. This is Jim’s book. Can you give it to ……….

A he                      B him                         C his 

8. “What ………your brother look like?’’ “He is tall and slim with blue eyes”.

A does                   B is                            C do

9. “Where is Paul?” “  ”He is talking on the phone to……sister.” 

A him                    B he’s                         C his

10. “Is Harry here?” “Yes, he ……… a computer game in his room.” 

A is playing            B plays                       C play

11. There aren’t ……. chairs in the kitchen.

A some                  B any                         C lots

12. “Do you like swimming?’’ “Yes, ……..”

A I do                    B do                          C I like

13. Look at Angela! She …….. a red dress today!

A wears                  B wearing                  C is wearing

14. I often ……… for walks in the park in spring.

A going                  B am going                C go

15. What ……… on Saturdays?

A are you doing       B do you            C do you do 

Ask questions about the following sentences:

16. I go to work every day.

17. He does not eat meat.

18. I go shopping on Saturdays.

19. She lives in Montreal.

20. He is my nephew.

21. They are not my brothers.

22. She has got a niece.

23. There is a single bed in Maria’s bedroom.

24. We are staying at a beautiful hotel.

Answer the following questions:

25. What do you do?

26. What is your e-mail address?

27. Have you got a car?

28. What time do you get up?

29. What do you do at the weekend?

30. What are you doing now?

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