Question 1-5 - Which Notice (A-H) Says This (1-5) ? - For Questions 1-5, Mark The Correct Letter A-H On Your Answer Sheet. Answer: E

UNIVERSITY OF MAGDALENA
UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE CENTER

PROFICIENCY ENGLISH TEST
READING TEST (1 Hour 30 minutes)
PART 1
Question 1-5
• Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?
• For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.
Example: You can’t see this in the morning.

Answer: E
1 – Teenagers can go in here alone. A) STAR CINEMA New staff member wanted to work
2 – Get your tickets here if you’ve already paid to see the evenings.
film. B) This way to staff car park No exit for cinema customers.
3 – This place doesn’t open in the mornings. C) Booked online by credit card?. Collect the tickets
4 – You can only use this door if you work here. from machine.
5 – You can’t use a credit card here. D) Special offer! Teenagers-ask staff about discounts on tickets.
E) Children’s film. No tickets left for 11 a.m. show.
F) Cash only when paying for sweets.
G) Snack bar Food available from 3 p.m. weekends and 5 p.m. weekdays.
H) Children under 12 may only see this film with an adult.
PART 2
Question 6-10
• Read the sentences (6-10) about travelling by plane.
• Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
• For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.
Example: Richard often travels to Canada to ………. his family.

A: stay B: visit C: spend
Answer: B
6 – The airport gets very ……… at weekends, so Richard travels during the week when it’s quieter.
A: busy B: strong C: heavy
7 – Richard ……………. has a coffee when he arrives at the airport .

A: already B: once C: usually
8 – Richard ………. Looking around the shops before he gets on the plane.
A: hopes B: enjoys C: wants
9 – Richard hates it when there’s a …..............., as he likes to arrive on time.

A: difference B: moment C: delay
10 – Richard often watches films during the flight, or………… to the person next to him.
A: says B: tells C: talks
PART 3
Question 11-15
• Complete the five conversations.
Example: How are you?

A: I’m 18. B: I’m Sally. C: I’m fine
Answer: C
11 – We’ve just missed the 3 p.m. train

A: Shall I get it? B: In about an hour. C: Then let’s get the next one.
12 – Do you want to come to the shops with us?

A: That would be great. B: I don’t mind it. C: Not very often.
13 – I haven’t finished packing my suitcase yet.

A: I’ll take you on holiday. B: When did it happen? C: Well, hurry up then.
14 – My sister’s just had a baby!

A: How lovely! B: I’d love to! C: Yes, she does!
15 – Is that Shelley in the blue coat?

A: This is Amanda speaking. B: She doesn’t want to. C: I think it may be.
Question 16-20
• Complete the conversation.
• What does Ben say to his mother?
• For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.
Example: Mother : So, Ben, did you enjoy your first day back at school?
Answer: Ben: D
Mother: Good idea. Now, have you got any homework?
20 - Ben: ………
Mother : I’d prefer you to do your homework now, please.
A: Maybe. I’m going to ask if he wants to go

Mother : Oh, that’s good. Are there any new students? swimming with me tomorrow.
16 - Ben: ……… B: Yes, it’s too easy for me.
Mother: Really? Do you think you’ll be friends? C: Alright. Will you be able to drive us?
17 - Ben: ……… D: Yes, it was fine. We’ve got some great new
Mother: Why don’t you invite him to go at the weekend teachers.
instead? E: Just a little. Can I watch TV first?
18 - Ben: ……… F: Where shall I meet him?
Mother: I’m sure I can find time for that. G: Just one. We sat next to each other.
19 - Ben: ……… H: I’ll see what he thinks tomorrow then.
PART 4
Question 21-27
• Read the article about a young racing driver.
• Are sentences 21 – 27 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)?
• If there is not enough information to answer “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B), choose “Doesn’t say” (C)
• For question 21- 27, mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Jann Mardenborough
Jann Mardenborough has loved cars since he was given a toy one as a baby. He loved them so much that when he
was eight his father took him to a place where children race small cars called Karts. Staff at the kart centre told Jann he
drove so well, he might one day become a racing driver. Unfortunately, the kart centre closed soon afterwards, and
there wasn’t another one near enough to his home that he could get to.
As he couldn’t race karts any more, Jann decided to try computer racing games. After lots of practice, he became very
good. However he told his parents what he was doing. Then, one day, when he was 18, he told them that he was one of
the top ten winners of a computer racing competition. They were very surprised. His prize was to drive a real car in a
race against the other nine top players.
It was Jann’s first time in a racing car, but, amazingly, he won the race! The prize this time was a free course to learn to
be a racing driver. He did really well, and has found a job driving in a racing team.
Example: Jann’s love of cars started with a toy.
A: Right B: Wrong C: Doesn’t say
Answer: A
21 – When he was a child, workers at the cars centre said Jann was a good driver.
22 – Jann stopped racing karts because he became bored with it.
23 – Jann was good at computer racing games immediately .
24 – Jann played computer racing games with school friends.
25 – Jann told his parents about the computer competition after it ended.
26 – The people Jann raced against were from different countries.
27 – Jann’s parents had to pay for his driving course.
PART 5
Questions 28-35
• Read the article about the history of chocolate.
• Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28-35).
THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE

The history of chocolate began (0)……. three and a half thousand years ago. At that time, people in the Americas(28)
……… as the Mayans and the Aztecs grew the beans and made chocolate drinks (29) ……… them. Around 1500,
Christopher Columbus took cocoa beans to Europe, and chocolate drinks (30) …….. became popular in Spain.
However, it wasn’t until nearly 100 years (31) ……… that people started drinking chocolate in (32) ……… parts of
Europe.
In 1657, a Frenchman opened the first chocolate house in London. The drink was expensive, so only rich people(33)
…… enjoy it. Chocolate continued to become more popular, (34) …….. it wasn’t until 1847 that the first modern
chocolate bar was (35) ….. Now chocolate is available everywhere, and we also eat it in foods like cakes, biscuits and
sweets.
Example:
0 – A: above B: between C: over
Answer: C
28 – A: such B: most C: much

29 – A: by B: in C: from
30 – A: soon B: ever C: already
31 – A: late B: later C: latest
32 – A: both B: other C: every
33 – A: must B: need C: could
34 – A: but B: because C: when
35 – A: making B: make C: made

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Example: You can’t see this in the morning.

Example: Richard often travels to Canada to ………. his family.

7 – Richard ……………. has a coffee when he arrives at the airport .

9 – Richard hates it when there’s a …..............., as he likes to arrive on time.

Example: How are you?

11 – We’ve just missed the 3 p.m. train

12 – Do you want to come to the shops with us?

13 – I haven’t finished packing my suitcase yet.

14 – My sister’s just had a baby!

15 – Is that Shelley in the blue coat?

A: Maybe. I’m going to ask if he wants to go

THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE

28 – A: such B: most C: much

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