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    Here is a sample answer for Task 1 that would score a 4: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of sales assistant that was advertised on your company website. I believe I would be a strong candidate for this role due to my customer service experience and communication skills. Over the past two years, I have worked as a cashier at a large supermarket. In this role, I gained experience interacting with customers, answering questions about products, and helping to resolve any issues. I enjoyed building rapport with regular customers and received positive feedback about my friendly and helpful manner. I also developed strong communication skills through explaining product details and dealing with customer queries politely and professionally. In addition, I

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    Here is a sample answer for Task 1 that would score a 4: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of sales assistant that was advertised on your company website. I believe I would be a strong candidate for this role due to my customer service experience and communication skills. Over the past two years, I have worked as a cashier at a large supermarket. In this role, I gained experience interacting with customers, answering questions about products, and helping to resolve any issues. I enjoyed building rapport with regular customers and received positive feedback about my friendly and helpful manner. I also developed strong communication skills through explaining product details and dealing with customer queries politely and professionally. In addition, I

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    Here is a sample answer for Task 1 that would score a 4: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of sales assistant that was advertised on your company website. I believe I would be a strong candidate for this role due to my customer service experience and communication skills. Over the past two years, I have worked as a cashier at a large supermarket. In this role, I gained experience interacting with customers, answering questions about products, and helping to resolve any issues. I enjoyed building rapport with regular customers and received positive feedback about my friendly and helpful manner. I also developed strong communication skills through explaining product details and dealing with customer queries politely and professionally. In addition, I

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    This Placement Test has been designed to place students into groups corresponding to the

    different CEFR levels (A1+, A2, B1, B1+, B2, B2+ and C1). Students with no previous knowledge
    of English would not normally be required to take this test.

    General Marking Guidelines


    This Placement Test consists of 60 multiple-choice items (39 grammar and 21 vocabulary) that
    are worth one mark each, three reading tasks worth five marks each and two writing tasks
    worth five marks each. It has a maximum score of 85. Give one mark for every correct answer.

    Note that the placement test items are progressively more difficult from questions 1 to 60.
    Before deciding the level, check the test carefully for the number of incorrect questions per
    section. If students answer questions incorrectly at the beginning of the test, but answer
    questions correctly at the end of the test, they may be guessing randomly and
    could be placed in the wrong level.

    Writing: Marking Guidelines


    Use the writing guidelines to give a score out of 5. The same scale is used to assess the
    students’ performance for both writing tasks.

    Description of Performance Points

    No answer is written, the student has not understood the question, he or she has 0
    answered a different question completely, or what is written is largely unintelligible and
    does not convey the intended meaning or show any awareness whatsoever of
    The student tenses
    appropriate has shown a very basic understanding of the question and has made an
    and language. 1
    attempt at answering it. The student has written substantially less than the specified
    word count, and there are serious inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the language.
    Ideas are not linked together in a logical and clear manner and meaning is not conveyed
    The question has been partially or almost fully understood. The student has written 2
    less than the specified word count and he or she has covered some or all of the points,
    but only partially. There are some issues with sentence construction and
    inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the grammar and vocabulary that interfere with
    The question has been almost fully understood, and the student has written close to or 3
    less than the specified word count. The student has made a reasonable effort to cover
    everything. He or she has mostly used appropriate tenses, grammar, and vocabulary,
    although with frequent errors. Meaning is reasonably clear and the sentences follow a
    The question is fully or almost fully answered in the specified word count. The student 4
    has made a reasonable effort to cover everything. He or she has demonstrated a good
    command of the appropriate language and used relevant grammar and vocabulary
    accurately, although with occasional errors (that don’t interfere with meaning). The
    student has used cohesive devices, such as linking expressions and sequencers

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    The question is fully answered in the specified word count. The student has covered 5
    everything. He or she has used accurate and appropriate grammar and vocabulary, with
    very few, if any, errors. There is a natural or logical progression from one sentence to the
    next and meaning is totally understood. The student shows a good command of cohesive

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    Deciding Students’ Levels
    Placement Test Conversion Table
    Use the Placement Test Conversion Table to identify your students’ levels. Placement according to
    the scores on the complete test is based on the assumption that your students attempt to answer all
    the questions, including both writing tasks.

    Total Score Recommended Level

    0–12 A1+

    13–24 A2

    25–37 B1

    38–49 B1+

    50–61 B2

    62–73 B2+

    74–85 C1

    Placement Test Conversion Table: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading only


    If you choose not to use the writing section of the Placement Test, use this table to place your
    students in the appropriate level based on their grammar, vocabulary and reading skills.

    Total Score Recommended Level

    0–10 A1+

    11–21 A2

    22–32 B1

    33–43 B1+

    44–54 B2

    55–65 B2+

    65–75 C1

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    ANSWER
    KEY

    Grammar and Vocabulary


    1 C [have got] 31 B [past modals of deduction]
    2 A [present simple] 32 C [third conditional]
    3 A [can] 33 C [wish]
    4 C [present continuous] 34 A [vocabulary – extreme adjectives]
    5 A [past simple] 35 C [vocabulary – dependent prepositions]
    6 B [superlatives] 36 B [vocabulary – lend/borrow]
    7 C [vocabulary – everyday activities] 37 C [present perfect continuous]
    8 C [vocabulary – places in a town] 38 A [so/such]
    9 B [vocabulary – personal qualities] 39 D [the … the – comparative structures]
    10 C [modals of obligation/lack of 40 B [modals in the past]
    obligation/prohibition]
    41 B [provided]
    11 A [could]
    42 C [question tags]
    12 B [past continuous]
    43 C [vocabulary – transport and travel]
    13 A [present continuous for future]
    44 B [vocabulary – money]
    14 C [present perfect with yet]
    45 C [vocabulary – phrasal verbs]
    15 B [first conditional]
    46 B [gerunds and infinitives]
    16 B [vocabulary – jobs]
    47 C [reporting verbs]
    17 B [vocabulary – containers and measures]
    48 D [impersonal reporting structures]
    18 C [vocabulary – clothes]
    49 D [causative get]
    19 A [relative pronouns]
    50 C [participle clauses]
    20 B [as … as comparatives]
    51 B [vocabulary – body idioms]
    21 C [too/(not) enough]
    52 A [vocabulary – collocations with do]
    22 C [second conditional]
    53 A [vocabulary – phrasal verbs]
    23 C [used to]
    54 C [vocabulary – describing cities and towns]
    24 C [gerunds and infinitives]
    55 C [relative clauses]
    25 B [vocabulary – health problems and
    illnesses] 56 B [auxiliaries for emphasis]

    26 C [vocabulary – adjectives -ed/-ing] 57 C [inversion]

    27 C [vocabulary – phrasal verbs] 58 D [gerunds and infinitives: two meanings]

    28 A [present perfect for/since] 59 A [vocabulary – descriptive adjectives]


    60 C [vocabulary – adjective + noun collocations]
    29 C [future perfect simple]
    30 A [relative clauses – non-defining]

    Reading
    61 C [detailed reference] 66 C [writer’s intention]
    information]
    64 C [main idea] 67 A [meaning in context]
    62 A [detailed
    65 A [writer’s 68 A [detailed information]
    information]
    opinion]
    63 C [pronoun 69 C [detailed information]

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    ANSWER
    KEY
    70 B [writer’s opinion] 71 C [writer’s
    intention]
    72 B [detailed
    information]
    73 C [inference]
    74 A [pronoun
    reference]
    75 D [writer’s
    opinion]

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    ANSWER
    KEY

    Writing
    6 7
    Sample answer Sample answer
    Hi John Tests at school are very important and every
    Thanks for your email. student prepares for them differently. Some prefer
    To answer your question, my favourite singer is to study constantly
    Ed Sheeran. He sings pop music and he plays the throughout the year, whereas others leave all
    guitar. He also raps in some of his songs. Last their revision until the last minute. I can
    year, I saw him in concert and it was amazing! He understand both points of view.
    doesn’t have any musicians on stage with him. It’s To study regularly, you have to be very organised. You
    must
    just him and his guitar.
    review your notes before and after lessons and
    I like him because he raps really fast and he is
    always be asking your teacher questions when
    very original. If you have the chance to see him in
    something is not clear. The advantage of this is
    concert you should go. I think he is one of the
    that you do really learn better, but the
    most talented musicians in the world! Best
    disadvantage is that it takes a lot of time.
    wishes,
    On the other hand, if you leave it to the last
    Paul
    minute it is possible to do a test and remember
    something that you studied the night before.
    However, it is also true that you cannot study
    everything the night before because there is not
    enough time. In addition, if you have to revise for
    more than one subject, the information can
    become mixed up. Personally, I think it is best to
    study regularly and make summaries of your
    notes. You can review these easily the night
    before without feeling stressed.

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