ENTRY TEST

GRAMMAR (25 questions, 15 minutes)

1. Most university students………………on campus in their first year.
A. lives
B. live
C. are living
2. They……………personal computers when my father was a student
A. hadn’t
B. didn’t have
C. weren’t having
3. ……………the experiment three times now with different results each time!
A. We’ve done
B. We did
C. We’ve been doing
4. When I arrived the lecture………..so I didn’t find it easy to follow.
A. started
B. had started
C. had been starting
5. ……….. the doctor at 2.00 this afternoon so I can’t go to the lecture.
A. I’m seeing
B. I see
C. I will see
6. If the trend continues, the average income …………. by 107% by 2020.
A. will increase
B. will have increased
C. will be increasing
7. There aren’t………. places left on the course so you’d better apply soon.
A. much
B. many
C. lots of
8. For those of you who are new to the company, this leaflet is full of…………….
A. a valuable information
B. the valuable information
C. valuable information
9. The manager interviewed……………candidates in turn.
A. each of the
B. each
C. every
10. You should visit Bath. It’s………….city.
A. a historical and interesting
B. a historical interesting
C. an interesting historical
11. This factory produces some of ……………cameras in the world.
A. best
 B. the best
C. the most best
12. The bookshop…………..the end of the road is excellent.
A. at
B. on
C. in
13. There were millions of people around the world………the football match live on television.
A. watched
B. watching
C. were watching
14. When you write your essays you………..copy ideas from books without referencing them
properly.
A. Mustn’t
B. Don’t have to
C. Have to
15. My parents encouraged…………this course.
A. me to do
B. me doing
C. me do
16. A recent government report has warned that ……….. we act immediately to reduce
pollution, there will be serious consequences for the planet.
A. provided that
B. in case
C. unless
17. I wish that man………..tapping his fingers on the table. It’s really annoying me.
A. stopped
B. had stopped
C. would stop
18. Do you have any knowledge………..how our education system works?
A. of
B. on
C. for
19. The university of St Andrews……………is the oldest university in Scotland.
A. which was founded in 1413
B. , which was founded in 1413,
C. , that was founded in 1413,
20. Many children these days do not have a healthy diet. …………… is possible that this is
because less healthy foods are cheaper than healthy ones.
A. What
B. That
C. It
21. In the past we threw a lot of our kitchen waste away, but today many items such as plastic
bottles and newspapers…………..
A. are recycled
B. recycle
 C. need recycling
22. I can’t pick you up from the station on Wednesday because…………on that day.
A. I’m fixing my care
B. I’m having my car fixed
C. I need my car fixed
23. Learning a foreign language is important because it helps you to understand other
cultures better. ……………… it can be a useful skill in many areas of work.
A. However
B. Despite this,
C. In addition,
24. ……………. I can’t go to the conference as I’ve got to go to Sydney on business.
A. Frankly
B. Unfortunately
C. Personally
25. The………..of dark read spots is one of the first signs of the disease.
A. appearance
B. appearing
C. appear
READING (30 minutes)
Passage 1
"Click!" That's the sound of safety. That's the
sound of survival. That's the sound of a seat
belt locking in place. Seat belts save lives and
that's a fact. That's why I don't drive
anywhere until mine is on tight. Choosing to
wear your seat belt is a simple as choosing
between life and death. Which one do you
choose?
Think about it. When you're driving in a car, How about giving money away? Do you like to
you may be going 60 MPH or faster. That car give your money away? Probably not. And
is zipping down the road. Then somebody when you don't wear your seat belt, you are
ahead of you locks up his or her brakes. Your begging to give your money away. That's
driver doesn't have time to stop. The car that because kids are required to wear seat belts in
you are in crashes. Your car was going 60 every state in America. If you're riding in a car,
miles per hour. Now it has suddenly stopped. and you don't have a seat belt on, the police
Your body, however, is still going 60 MPH. can give you or your driver a ticket. Then you
What's going to stop your body? Will it be will have to give money to the city. I'd rather
the windshield or your seat belt? Every time keep my money, but you can spend yours how
that you get into a car you make that choice. I you want.
choose the seat belt. Wearing a seat belt does not make you
Some people think that seat belts are uncool. invincible. You can still get hurt or killed
They think that seat belts cramp their style, while wearing your seat belt. But wearing
or that seat belts are uncomfortable. To them them has proven to be safer than driving
I say, what's more uncomfortable? Wearing a without them. You are much less likely to be
seat belt or flying through a car windshield? killed in a car wreck if you are wearing a seat
What's more uncool? Being safely anchored belt. You are much less likely to get seriously
to a car, or skidding across the road in your injured if you are wearing one. So why not take
jean shorts? Wearing a seat belt is both the safer way? Why not go the way that has
cooler and more comfortable than the been proven to result in fewer deaths? You do
alternatives. want to live, don't you?
Let's just take a closer look at your choices. If
you are not wearing your seat belt, you can
hop around the car and slide in and out of
your seat easily. That sounds like a lot of fun.
But, you are also more likely to die or suffer
serious injuries. If you are wearing a seat
belt, you have to stay in your seat. That's no
fun. But, you are much more likely to walk
away unharmed from a car accident.
Hmmm... A small pleasure for a serious pain.
That's a tough choice. I think that I'll avoid
the serious pain.

1. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

A. Car Accidents: Ways That We Can Prevent Them
B. Slow Down: Save Lives By Driving Slower
C. Seat Belts: Wear Them to Survive Any Wreck
D. Why Not? Improve Your Odds with Seat Belts

2. Which best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text?
A. To inform readers about seat belt laws
B. To persuade readers to wear seat belts
C. To entertain readers with stories and jokes about seat belts
D. To describe what car accidents are like without seat belts

3. Which best describes the text structure in the fourth paragraph?

A. Compare and contrast B. Chronological order
C. Sequential order D. Problem and solution

4. Which best defines the word alternatives as it is used in the third paragraph?
A. Being safe B. Being unsafe
C. Other choices D. Driving fast

5. Which best expresses the main idea of the fifth paragraph?

A. Seat belts are a waste of money.
B. People don't like to give money away.
C. Not wearing a seat belt may cost you.
D. Seat belt laws save lives.

6. Which best defines the word invincible as it is used in the last paragraph?
A. Uncool B. Difficult or impossible to see
C. Glow-in-the-dark D. Unable to be harmed

7. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

A. Being safe is more important than being cool.
B. Moving freely around a car is worth the risks.
C. Seat belts will keep you safe in any car accident.
D. You should be most concerned with your comfort.

8. Which argument is not made by the author?

A. Not wearing a seat belt can be expensive.
B. Penalties for not wearing a seat belt should increase.
C. Seat belts keep you from flying through the windshield.
D. Wearing a seat belt is cooler than suffering an injury.

9. Which statement would the author most likely disagree with?

A. Seat belts save lives.
B. Every state in America has seat belt laws.
C. You shouldn't drive anywhere until you are wearing your seat belt.
D. Seat belts increase your chances of being injured in a car wreck.

10. Which best explains why the author starts his essay with the word click?
A. He is trying to scare readers.
B. He is trying to get the reader's attention.
C. He is trying to remind readers how seat belts sound when clasped.
D. He is trying to describe what it's like to ride in a car.

Passage 2
Diamond is the hardest material on Earth.
Yet, gem cutters shape them. If diamonds are
so hard, how do they cut them into shape?
They use other diamonds of course!

Not all diamonds are the same. Some are

harder than others. The hardness of a
diamond depends on two things: its purity
and its structure. Let's discuss purity first.

Diamonds come in many colors: grey, white,

yellow, blue, pink, purple, orange and black.
Red diamonds are the rarest of all. This
makes them worth a lot of money. Yet, pure
diamonds are colorless. They are all carbon. The carbon atoms in a diamond are arranged
They are transparent like glass. in a crystal structure. Some crystal structures
are perfect. A diamond with a perfect crystal
Colors found in diamonds come from structure is harder than one with flaws. So
impurities. They have another element pure, colorless crystal diamonds are the
besides carbon. They have a carbon defect. hardest of all.
For example, yellow diamonds have nitrogen
in them. The nitrogen is yellow. Blue Good gemstones should be hard. This is what
diamonds have boron trapped in their crystal makes diamonds so great for jewelry. Some
structure. The boron is blue. gems, such as azurite, are soft and easy to
scratch. Azurite looks pretty, but it will scratch
The purity or color of a diamond is important if worn daily. Diamonds do not scratch easily.
to its hardness. Pure diamonds are harder Only a diamond can scratch another diamond.
than impure diamonds. But purity isn't the
only thing that matters. Structure also affects That's why you can wear a diamond ring while
hardness. doing chores, if you want. The gem will not
need polishing. Just don't go fist bumping
other people with fancy engagement rings. It
will end badly.
11. According to the text, how do gem makers shape diamonds?
A. They use metal saws.
B. They use other diamonds.
C. They use sand paper.
D. They use large knives.
12. What are the two factors that determine a diamond's hardness according to the text?
A. Structure and shape C. Purity and structure
B. Color and carbon D. Purity and color
13. Which type of diamond DOES NOT have a carbon defect?
A. Clear diamond C. Red diamond
B. Blue diamond D. Yellow diamond
14. The author of the article would most likely AGREE with which statement?
A. Azurite is much harder than diamond.
B. Diamond is much prettier than azurite.
C. Azurite is much prettier than diamond.
D. Diamond is much harder than azurite
15. What causes a diamond to turn yellow?
A. Nitrogen C. Azurite
B. Carbon D. Boron
6. A pure diamond is made entirely from which?
A. Nitrogen C. Carbon
B. Azurite D. Boron
7. Why are red diamonds worth so much money?
A. They have the highest purity of all diamonds.
B. They are soft and easy to shape.
C. They are the hardest diamond of all.
D. They are the rarest of all diamonds.
8. The author of the article would most likely DISAGREE with which statement?
A. Purity affects the hardness of a diamond.
B. Blue diamonds are the purest.
C. Pure diamonds are made entirely from carbon.
D. Trapped boron causes diamonds to turn bluish.
9. Which is a FACT?
A. Diamonds are beautiful.
B. Diamonds have their atoms arranged in a crystal structure.
C. Red diamonds look even better than clear diamonds.
D. Azurite jewelry is prettier than diamond jewelry.
10. What lesson can readers learn from this text?
A. He is describing how diamonds are mined.
B. He is persuading readers to purchase diamonds.
C. He is explaining properties of diamonds.
D. He is arguing that diamonds cost too much money.
LISTENING (20 minutes)
Recording 1 (https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/a1-listening/
organising-a-group-project)
Task 1. Are the sentences true or false?
1. They want to start the project soon.
2. The first meeting will be for two hours.
3. Mornings before ten are good for everyone.
4. Everyone is free at four.
5. They're going to have the meeting in the library.
6. Robert will leave before 5 p.m.
Task 2. Match the phrases that mean the same thing
A. I’m free at 4.
B. I’m free every day at 4.
C. We’re going to meet at 4.
D. I’m not free at 4.

1. I can do 4.
2. I can’t do 4
3. I can always do 4.
4. We all agree to meet at 4.

Recording 2 (https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/a2-listening/
instructions-for-an-assignment)
Task 1. Choose the correct answer
1.What day should you hand in your essay?
A. 18 October
B. 19 October
C. 28 October
1. 2. It's OK to …
A. give it to the teacher two days late.
B. give it to the teacher a week late.
C. give it to the teacher early.

3. How do you write the teacher's email address?

A. [email protected]
B. [email protected]
C. [email protected]

4. What goes on the last page of the essay?

A. The alphabet
B. The books you used
C. Quotes and ideas

5. Which font should you write the essay with?

A. Arial
B. Comic Sans
C. Calibri

6. What size font should you use for the essay?

A. 12
B. 14
C. Any size is OK.
Task 2. Match the phrases A-F to 1-6 to make sentences
A. you have to say where you got them from.
B. you can email him to check he got your essay.
C. use font size 12, subheadings and page numbers.
D. you won’t pass the assignment.
E. don’t print your assignment.
F. you still have to hand the essay in on time.

1. If your essay is late…

2. If your computer breaks…
3. If the teacher doesn’t write back to you…
4. If you want to be kind to trees…
5. If you use other people’s ideas….
6. If you want to make your essay easy to read…