SIMULAZIONE PROVA DI IDONEITA’
LINGUA INGLESE SELDA Livello B1
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear four short dialogues with two questions each. Answer the questions according to
what you hear, clicking on the answer you want to choose. You can listen to each dialogue twice.
Dialogue 1
1 When is Mary leaving the company?
On Saturday
In a month's time
Next week
2 What gift are they going to buy Mary?
A
B
C
Dialogue 2
3 Where should they stop during their drive?
A
B
C
4 What are Irish people famous for?
their gift shops
their traditions
their ability to talk
Dialogue 3
5 What would Emma most like to have?
1
A
B
C
6 Where would Emma probably go?
the States
around the world
Europe
Dialogue 4
7 What is wrong with the man?
a headache
a stomachache
a sore throat
8 What was the weather like in the States?
A
B
C
LISTENING PART 2 – Min Hee
You will listen to a dialogue between Min-hee, a Chinese girl, and Evan, her American friend.
Read the questions first and then fill in the blank spaces with up to 3 words or numbers
according to what you hear.
You can listen to the dialogue only twice.
2
1.
Min-hee wants to go to the United States to __________________
2.
Evan's hometown is __________________
3.
San Francisco is really beautiful and exciting but, unfortunately, it is __________________
4.
Salt Lake City is quiet, modern and ____________________, but it is not very
____________________
5.
Boston is interesting and ____________________and it is an exciting place to live.
LISTENING PART 3 – Successful Language Learning
You will listen to an interview to two teachers about successful language learning For each
question, mark the correct answer according to what your hear
1.
A
B
C
Tom Banton teaches English...
at a university in California
at a private school in Japan
at a language school in the US
2.
A
B
C
For him the most important thing in learning a language is...
to work hard
to believe in yourself
to really want to learn
3.
A
B
C
Students learning a foreign language should be realistic because...
learning is a process that takes time
they need to know everything in a few weeks
they will not make much progress
4.
A
B
C
According to Tom, a good idea when learning a language is...
to understand everything people say
to try and use the exact words and phrases you hear
to speak naturally
5.
A
B
C
Teresa Hanks teaches English...
at a secondary school in England
at a secondary school in Germany
at a university in Poland
6.
A
B
C
She says that learning a foreign language can be stressful...
especially for non-motivated students
especially for adults
especially for children
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READING PART 1 Questions 1 - 8
Look at the following 8 short texts and imagine someone asks you what they mean.
Mark the correct answer (A, B or C)
1.
10% discount on all cash
purchases over $ 100
2.
All rooms to be vacated by noon on
day of departure unless otherwise
arranged with reception
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
NOTICE TO STAFF:
Please remember that smoking is not
permitted anywhere on the premises
unless otherwise stated. Offenders
will be prosecuted
You can get 10% discount
A. If you spend more than 100 $
B. If you pay cash
C. If you spend more than 100 $ and pay cash
Guests
A. Must check out before noon.
B. Can check out after noon
C. Must ask reception for permission to occupy rooms
after check-out time
Smoking
A. Is forbidden everywhere on the premises
B. Is permitted in selected areas only
C. is an offence
Products are available
A. In different colours, all of which are on display in the
store
All items come in a variety of
colours. Please ask staff for details B. In a very limited number of colours
C. In several colours, samples of which can be obtained
from staff
THE AIRPORT EXPRESS
A. The Airport Express takes half an hour at night.
DEPARTS FROM PLATFORM 3
B. Airport trains leave Platform 3 at 20 minutes past the
EVERY 20 MINUTES DURING
hour.
THE DAY (EVERY 30 MINUTES
C. The train service to the airport runs 24 hours a day.
AT NIGHT)
A. There are no toilets on this train.
Do not use the toilet while the train B. You are allowed to use the toilet only when the train
is outside the station.
is in the station.
C. If the train toilet is out of order, use those in the
station.
The delegates should leave their rooms…
A. before half past ten.
Delegates are asked
B. at ten thirty.
to check out by 10.30 a.m.
C. earlier than half past eleven.
DANGER!
A. You should cross the bridge slowly.
UNSAFE BRIDGE
B. You must not drive across this bridge.
PROCEED WITH EXTREME
C. The bridge is only safe for pedestrians.
CAUTION
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READING PART 2 Questions 1-10
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct answer ACCORDING TO THE TEXT
History of The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday on October
28, 1986. The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one
hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution.
Over the years, the Statue of Liberty's symbolism has grown to include freedom and democracy
as well as this international friendship.
Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876
in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of
Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between America and France and it was agreed upon
that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the French people were responsible for
the Statue and its assembly in the United States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both
sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Meanwhile in France, Bartholdi required the assistance of engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel to
address structural issues associated with designing such a colossal copper sculpture. Back in
America, fund raising for the pedestal was going particularly slowly, so Joseph Pulitzer (noted
for the Pulitzer Prize) opened up the editorial pages of his newspaper, "The World" to support
the fund raising effort. Financing for the pedestal was completed in August 1885, and pedestal
construction was finished in April of 1886. The Statue was completed in France in July, 1884
and arrived in New York Harbor in June of 1885 on board the French frigate "Isère" which
transported the Statue of Liberty from France to the United States. In transit, the Statue was
reduced to 350 individual pieces. The Statue was re-assembled on her new pedestal in four
month time. On October 28th 1886, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty took place in front of
thousands of spectators.
1.
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Why did the people of France give the Statue to the United States?
To celebrate America’s role in history
To celebrate America’s 100th birthday
To recognize the friendship established between the two countries during the American
Revolution
To celebrate the American Revolution
2.
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When was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States?
Almost 100 years ago
More than 100 years ago
Less than 100 years ago
100 years ago
3.
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Who was the sculptor commissioned to design the Statue?
Auguste Rodin
Gustave Eiffel
Auguste Bartholdi
Joseph Pulitzer
4. When was the Statue to be completed?
 By 1986
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By 1876
By 1885
By 1884
5.
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In the Statue’s production, the United States….
were responsible for its assembly only
were to build the pedestal
had to work jointly with France in the assembly of the Statue
were responsible for both the construction of the pedestal and the assembly of the Statue
6.
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France and the United States had to face problems in…
Designing the structure of the colossal Statue
Assisting Gustave Eiffel in the structural design
Funding the construction of the Statue
Finding enough copper to produce the Statue
7.
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What did Joseph Pulitzer open up the editorial pages of his newspaper for?
To design the Statue
To inform readers about the Pulitzer Prize
To support fund raising in favor of the pedestal construction
To advertise his newspaper
8.
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The pedestal construction was finished
In the first half of 1886
In August 1885
In July 1884
On 28th October 1886
9.
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The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor:
By plane
By ferry
By boat
By ship
10. How long did it take to re-assemble the Statue?
 4 months
 over 5 months
 almost 5 months
 more than 4 months
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READING PART 3
Read the fax and note below then complete the Meeting Room Booking Form writing a word,
phrase or number in the numbered spaces.
Meeting Room Booking Form
To:
From:
Subject:
Sarah Moody
Emily Smith
Meeting
Sorry I can’t do my presentation on 12th June. Can you make the 18th? What about 1.30 in the
Green Room? The Blue Room is too big for four people. We won’t need anything except a video
player, I think. I’ll bring my laptop so we won’t need to order a computer. We’ll need some
sandwiches too. Could you fill in the booking form?
Thanks
Emily
P.S. People will need to refer to the sales report
Emily
The date and time you suggested are fine. I’ll book everything and ask for four copies of the
report we need to look at. We also need a projector so I’ll order that too, and I’ll make sure
there is a technician present. We can have lunch before the meeting so I’ll just ask for tea and
biscuits.
Sarah
Meeting Room Booking Form
Name of presenter:
1 _______________________
Date of meeting:
2. _______________________
Meeting room required:
3. _______________________
Number of participants:
4. _______________________
Please list any equipment you would like to order:
5. _______________________
Technician required (yes/no):
6. _______________________
Please state any refreshments required:
7. _______________________
Please complete this form at least two weeks before the meeting.
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JUMBLED TEXT
Re-order the following text writing numbers 1 to 5 in the boxes on the left
It seems that girls are more predictable. The caring professions, including nursing and
teaching, were top and then looking after animals. Many girls put vet and this was 3rd
This was still the most popular job for young males questioned for an on-line survey.
Although the motor car has been the most popular form of transport for many years in the
developed world, today’s young boys still dream of being train drivers.
However a non-job was 10th on the list. Many respondents simply wanted to be rich!
Perhaps the second and third are less of a surprise: being a footballer or a policeman.
USE OF ENGLISH PART 1
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word (A, B, C or D)
LANGUAGES ON THE INTERNET
For many people the language of the Internet is English. “World Wide Web: Three English
Words” was the headline of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a (1) years
ago. In it he said, “If you want to make (2) use of the Internet there is only one real way to do it:
learn English”.
However, it (3) that this idea is wrong. (4) about 80% of the Net was in English during the mid1990s, since (5) the figure has fallen.
A survey has shown that between 1995 and 2000 the number of people (6) the Internet in nonEnglish-speaking countries (7) from 7 million to 136 million. In 1998 the number of new nonEnglish websites was (8) than the number of new English websites.
Rather (9) the Internet helping English to take over the world, it may help (10) languages to
compete with English.
1. A some
B many
C lots of
D few
2. A right
B the
C good
Da
3. A seems
B looks
C certain
D shows
4. A Despite
B However
C Although
D Because
5. A time
B ever
C when
D then
6. A used
B using
C use
D uses
7. A increased
B added
C raised
D arose
8. A much great
B far great
C the greatest
D greater
9. A that
B then
C of
D than
10. A other
B another
C others
D any other
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USE OF ENGLISH PART 2
For each sentence complete the second so that it means the same as the first.
Write only the missing words in the box provided.
1. Do you need any help with your job?
__________________ help you with your job?
2. Coca-Cola launched Diet Coke in 1982
Diet Coke ___________________ in 1982
3. Fiona is slimmer than Sue.
Sue is not ________________ Fiona.
4. Those bikes belong to our friends.
Those are ____________ bikes.
5. I predict a victory for our town:
I think our team ______________
6. This hotel has got 50 rooms and two restaurants in this hotel.
_______________ 50 rooms and two restaurants in this hotel
7. “Where is the police station?”, asked the man .
The man asked where _______________
8. The Euro has been the common European currency for about 5 years.
The Euro ________ the common European currency about __________.
9. Everybody will speak English at the conference.
English ___________________ at the conference.
10. All the sandwiches have been eaten.
There aren’t __________________ left.
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KEYS
LISTENING PART 1
DIALOGUE 1
1. next week
2. A
DIALOGUE 2
3. B
4. Their abitity to talk
DIALOGUE 3
5. B
6. Europe
DIALOGUE 4
7. A sore throat
8. C
LISTENING PART 2 – Min Hee
study English
Boston
expensive
clean - (very) exciting
modern
LISTENING PART 3 – Successful Language Learning
1 C; 2 C; 3 A; 4 B; 5 C, 6 B
READING PART 1
1 C;
2 C;
3 B;
4 C;
5 C;
6 B;
7A;
8A;
READING PART 2 - History of The Statue of Liberty
1. Why did the people of France give the Statue to the United States?
To recognize the friendship established between the two countries during the American
Revolution
2. When was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States?
More than 100 years ago
3. Who was the sculptor commissioned to design the Statue?
Auguste Bartholdi
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4. When was the Statue to be completed?
By 1876
5. In the Statue’s production, the United States….
Were to build the pedestal
6. France and the United States had to face problems in…
Funding the construction of the Statue
7. What did Joseph Pulitzer open up the editorial pages of his newspaper for?
To support fund raising in favor of the pedestal construction
8. The pedestal construction was finished
In the first half of 1886
9. The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor:
By ship
10. How long did it take to re-assemble the Statue?
4 months
READING PART 3
Meeting Room Booking Form
Name of presenter:
1. Emily Smith
Date of meeting:
2. 18th June
Meeting room required:
3. Green Room
Number of participants:
4. Four / 4
Please list any equipment you would like to order: 5. video player, projector
Technician required (yes/no):
6. yes
Please state any refreshments required:
7. tea and biscuits
Please complete this form at least two weeks before the meeting.
JUMBLED TEXT
Although the motor car has been the most popular form of transport for many years in the
1
developed world, today’s young boys still dream of being train drivers.
2
This was still the most popular job for young males questioned for an on-line survey.
3
Perhaps the second and third are less of a surprise: being a footballer or a policeman.
4
However a non-job was 10th on the list. Many respondents simply wanted to be rich!
It seems that girls are more predictable. The caring professions, including nursing and
5
teaching, were top and then looking after animals. Many girls put vet and this was 3rd
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USE OF ENGLISH PART 1 - LANGUAGES ON THE INTERNET
1. few; 2. good; 3. seems; 4. Although; 5. then; 6. using; 7. increased;
8. greater;
9. than;
10. other
USE OF ENGLISH PART 2 – Sentence transformation
1. Can I help you with your job?
2. Diet Coke was launched (by Coca Cola) in 1982.
3. Sue is not as slim as Fiona.
4. Those are our friends’ bikes
5. I think our team will win.
6. There are 50 rooms and two restaurants in this hotel.
7. The man asked where the police station was..
8. The Euro became the common European currency about 5 years ago.
9. English will be spoken at the conference.
10. There aren’t any sandwiches left.
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