READING TEST 1
PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 5
Read the notice
Choose the correct answer
1. Young people and their parents may A. Dinner is served in the restaurant until
choose different meals. 10.00 p.m. daily
2. You can eat here in the evenings. B. FIRE EXIT ONLY - NO ENTRANCE TO
3. The waitress will show you where to sit. GARDEN
4. You can stay the night here. C. Bed and Breakfast Only £24.95
5. You should not usually use this door to D. RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT
go outside. Please ask us to find you a table
E. There is a special children's menu -
please ask your waitress
PART 2 – QUESTIONS 6 - 10
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 6 -10, choose A, B or C
6. Have a good holiday.
A. Thanks, I will. B. I think so. C. Yes, very much.
7. What about going shopping this afternoon?
A. I'm too tired! B. What a pity! C. That's not right!
8. I can't do my homework.
A. Can you be careful? B. You can't have that. C. Of course you can.
9. Which of the boys is your friend?
A. He says I'm right. B. Yes he is, isn't he? C. That one over there.
10. I've waited here for two hours!
A. Yes you do. B. I'm sorry about that. C. It didn't matter.
PART 3 – QUESTIONS 11 - 15
Read the text
Choose the correct answer
A GREAT IDEA!
Frazer and Peter are two 14-year-old boys who grew up in the same small Canadian town. They
have always been friends and classmates. Like all their other friends, they enjoy going fishing or
swimming at weekends. But for the last few months, they've spent every weekend in Peter's
room working on his laptop. This isn't because they have a lot of homework. They have made a
new computer word game.
The idea for the game came from Frazer's little brother, Kevin, who had problems with his
reading. Kevin learns words more easily by seeing pictures and hearing information than he
does by reading. His brother wanted to help. Frazer and Peter worked together for over 200
hours to make a computer game and now it's ready to use. It's a speaking and picture game. For
example, if you look at the word 'hat', there's a drawing of a hat next to it and you can hear Peter
saying 'Hat! Hat!' at the same time.
The two boys have won a lot of prizes for their computer game and it will soon be on sale
around the world. Many schools are interested in buying it.
11. Peter and Frazer go to the _________ in Canada.
A. same school B. different school C. differentiate class
12. Peter and Frazer like doing _________their friends.
A. different sports to B. same sports as C. variety of sports with
13. For the past few months, the boys have spent most of their time________.
A. outside B. inside C. outdoor
14. It took _________ to finish the new computer game.
A. less than 200 hours B. more than 200 hours C. 200 hours
15. In the computer game, you see _______ of a word and hear it spoken.
A. a picture B. a spelling C. a phonetic
READING TEST 2
PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 5
Read the notice
Choose the correct answer
1. You must have a ticket to go past here. A. These ticket machines take £20 and £10. No
2. If you want to travel Monday to Friday, this credit cards
ticket is cheaper. B. These seats are for people with heavy
3. Please let anybody carrying a lot of luggage suitcases
sit here. C. Station Café open all day (opposite ticket
4. You can only buy your ticket here if you office)
have cash. D. Passengers only through this gate. Have
5. People who are travelling can eat something your ticket ready
here. E. Save money: buy a weekly travel ticket here
PART 2 – QUESTIONS 6 – 10
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 6 -10, choose A, B or C
6. Shall we invite Mary to stay next weekend?
A. You decide. B. It's for you. C. You make it.
7. When can we meet again?
A. When are you free? B. It was two days ago. C. Can you help me?
8. Why don't we eat out in a restaurant tonight?
A. That's a good idea. B. I hope so. C. What a pity.
9. We'll have to meet outside the stadium.
A. Can you do it? B. Have you? C. At what time?
10. Can I try this shoe in a larger size, please?
A. That'll be very nice. B. Let me check for you. C. I can't understand it.
PART 3 – QUESTIONS 11 – 15
Read the article about three piano players
Choose the correct answer.
PIANO PLAYERS – WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG
Ivan Petrov
Ivan was born on a farm in Russia, but from the age of twelve to eighteen he studied in Poland.
His first music teacher couldn't play the piano but taught him and his sister songs from the
opera. His mother began to teach him the piano when he was six. At ten, he decided that he
wanted to write music too, and he soon started on his first song.
Oleg Gagarin
Oleg was the youngest of five children and when he was four years old his father, who liked
playing the piano, taught him some traditional Russian music. When he was six, he started
having lessons with a piano teacher who lived in the same city. Oleg soon began to win prizes
for his piano playing. At the age of fourteen, he went to a music college in Austria for two years.
Later, he returned home to Russia.
Josef Heptmann
Josef's father was German but he taught music in Poland where Josef was born. The family
moved to Germany when Josef was two, and a year later he started playing the piano. He gave
his first concert when he was six. At ten, he gave fifty-two concerts in two months during a trip
to England! Josef always liked music but he was also interested in physics and languages. He is
too busy now but one day he would like to write his own music.
11. Who had more than one sister or brother?
A. Ivan B. Oleg C. Josef
12. Who enjoyed other subjects as well as music?
A. Ivan B. Oleg C. Josef
13. Who studied in another country for two years?
A. Ivan B. Oleg C. Josef
14. Who was the youngest to begin playing the piano?
A. Ivan B. Oleg C. Josef
15. Who had music lessons with someone who wasn't a piano player?
A. Ivan B. Oleg C. Josef
READING TEST 3
PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 5
Read the notice
Choose the correct answer
1. They need someone to work here. A. Children's book department now on ground
2. A special visitor is coming to the shop. floor
3. Go here if you need help. B. Can't find the right book? Ask at the
4. This has moved to a different place. information desk
5. There is a new book on sale. C. WANTED - Sales assistant to help in
children's book department
D. Just arrived! The Teenage Diaries by Judy
Watson
E. Grey's Books Famous children's writer,
Michael Whistler, here on Monday 25th
PART 2 – QUESTIONS 6 – 10
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 6 -10, choose A, B or C
6. I loved the book!
A. Did you? B. Was it? C. Why not?
7. Would you like some water?
A. Yes, of course I do. B. Yes, with ice, please. C. Yes, I like it very much.
8. I watched a good film last night.
A. What time does it begin? B. Has it finished yet? C. What was it called?
9. Do you think Peter will like this sweater?
A. He isn't like that. B. You are right C. I'm sure he will.
10. Here, I've found your glasses.
A. Well done. B. That's all. C. Never mind.
PART 3 – QUESTIONS 11 – 15
Read the article about three piano players
Choose the correct answer.
WORLD TRAVELER
Nick Barlow loves his work. He's a British actor and he travels around the world making TV
programmes. 'People welcome me everywhere I go and when I get home I remember all the
wonderful things that happened in each country.' Nick has travelled to many places but there are
a few trips that he would still like to make. 'I'd love to visit South America and go back to
Australia one day,' he says.
On each trip, Nick travels with a team of people. They bring the cameras and other filming
equipment needed to make the programme. Nick doesn't take a lot of things for himself, just a
few shirts and trousers, but he always makes sure he has some books in his suitcase.
Nick's wife, Helen, doesn't mind him travelling for his work. She has a lot of friends and keeps
busy. When he gets back, she likes to listen to all his travel stories. But sometimes there are
problems. When he was in the Malaysian rain forest, Nick heard that his wife was ill in hospital.
'I felt terrible because I couldn't help, but she didn't want me to come home. I was so happy
when I heard she was better.'
11. Nick says that people in the places he visits are very ________.
A. friendly B. unsociable C. shy
12. On some trips, Nick travels _____.
A. alone B. with other people C. with friends
13. Every time Nick goes away, he packs _________.
A. something to eat B. something to read C. something to write
14. Helen’s wife _______when he's away from home.
A. is unhappy B. is worried C. isn’t annoyed
15. When Helen was sick, Nick __________.
A. returned home B. couldn’t come back home C. went back home
READING TEST 4
PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 5
Read the notice
Choose the correct answer
1. You cannot come here tomorrow. A. Jules Fournier plays classical guitar
2. If you want to play music well, you can students half price
study here. B. The ABC cinema closes for two weeks today
3. You will have to pay more if you come to for repairs
this place tomorrow. C. New theatre restaurant meals half price
4. You can get cheaper tickets if you are at today only
college. D. Music store low prices on latest CDs. Next
5. You can buy music more cheaply here for a two weeks only
short time. E. Piano and guitar courses at city college.
Beginners welcome
PART 2 – QUESTIONS 6 – 10
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 6 -10, choose A, B or C
6. It's too cold today.
A. It's all day. B. It will be warmer tomorrow. C. No, I don't like it.
7. Have you seen John?
A. He's just gone out. B. I don't mind where. C. He's happy to do that.
8. Please tell Liz I'll call her again this evening.
A. I haven't called her. B. I'll leave a note. C. I don't know.
9. Can you all give me your homework now?
A. Not since Friday. B. It's easier than mine. C. I've only done one page.
10. You're looking really well.
A. Never mind. B. Do you think so? C. It doesn't matter.
PART 3 – QUESTIONS 11 – 15
Read the article about three piano players
Choose the correct answer.
BOLLYWOOD
'Bollywood', which is the name of the film industry in Mumbai, India, makes almost 1,000 films
a year. Since making its first film in 1913, Bollywood has made over 29,000 films. This is a
much higher number than the USA and means it is the biggest film industry in the world. Most
Indians like watching films better than any other free-time activity and ten million of them go to
the cinema every day. Bollywood films tell romantic love stories, and singing and dancing are
an important part of every film. Indian films are also enjoyed outside India. Last year,
Bollywood made over $500 million by selling its films to other countries.
Indian actors make more films each year than American actors in Hollywood, but they are not
paid as much. This is why most Bollywood films only cost about $2 million to make. A
Hollywood film is never made for under $5 million.
Most Bollywood actors are young. They work hard but only for a few years. Amitabh Bachchan,
who some people say is India's greatest actor, is different. He has been the star of more than 140
films during an acting career of almost 40 years.
11. Since 1913, Bollywood has made ________.
A. less than 29,000 films B. more than 29,000 films C. 29,000 films
12. A lot more films are made __________
A. in India than in the USA
B. in the USA than in India
C. In Europe than in India.
13. Going to the cinema is __________.
A. least Indians' favorite hobby
B. most Indians' favorite hobby
C. one of Indians' favorite hobby
14. Films are ________ to make in Bollywood than in Hollywood.
A. more expensive B. cheaper C. more costly
15. Most Bollywood actors work in films __________
A. until they are quite old.
B. when they are young
C. until they are in 140 films
READING TEST 4
PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 5
Read the notice
Choose the correct answer
1. You can learn how to paint here. A. Passport photographs are ready in 5
2. If you go shopping here this week, you’ll minutes.
pay much less than usual. B. Monica’s art class will be in room 31 today.
3. This place is not open every day. C. The art centre library is now closed on
4. You won’t have to wait long before you get Fridays.
your picture. D. Homestore. All paint half –price-for one
5. Someone has just painted a door in this month only
building. E. Wet Paint! Please use other entrance.
PART 2 – QUESTIONS 6 – 10
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 6 -10, choose A, B or C
6. Is it a good film?
A. That's right. B. It's Ok. C. I don't agree.
7. I'm going to Tom's party tonight.
A. Can I go too? B. Let's go! C. Was it good?
8. When did you lose your watch?
A. Once a week. B. For six days. C. A month ago.
9. Sorry, I don't understand you.
A. Let me explain. B. I don't know. C. What does it mean?
10. Shall we ask Paul to come with us?
A. I believe it. B. I'm sure. C. If you like.
PART 3 – QUESTIONS 11 – 15
Read the article about three piano players
Choose the correct answer.
HOW MY LIFE HAS CHANGED
I used to work on cruise ships as a musician. I travelled a lot! I spent the month before the first
lockdown in four continents! I used to get up really early, drive to the airport and fly to a port
across the world and get on a ship just to get to work! Then I used to spend between three and
fourteen days on the ship. The ships were great. The food was excellent, and the staff were
brilliant. The ship stopped at fantastic places, and I often used to spend the afternoon at the
beach drinking cocktails or sightseeing. But there were disadvantages too. I often didn’t know
anyone on the ship. But the passengers all knew me, and they used to talk to me every time I left
my cabin. I didn’t have any privacy. Of course, I had to chat to them politely even when I wasn’t
in the mood.
But now, everything has changed. The cruises aren’t running now, and I don’t know when they
will run again, and I’ve been in my flat for a year. I never used to spend much time here, and I
haven’t spent a whole year in England for over twenty years! But I’ve enjoyed it. I bought a bike
last year, and I’ve found some great beach cafes that I never used to know about. I also bought a
campervan, and I drove around the coast. I always used to prefer beaches in the Caribbean and
the Mediterranean to British beaches. The weather is much better for a start! But I found some
beautiful places last year. I could park on the beach in some places and run straight into the sea!
They were much less touristy and more peaceful than the places where the cruise ships go.
I’m spending a lot more time alone now. I didn’t use to be alone much when I was working. But
since the pandemic started, I have developed new relationships with people who I didn’t use to
know very well. I always used to prefer the company of entertainers and people who like to
travel. I used to think that people with normal jobs were boring. But since last year, I’ve got to
know some really interesting, strong, kind and caring people! So that’s been really valuable.
1. Sarah didn't use to have to ___________.
A. travel long distances to work B. get up early C. manage staff on the ship
2. Sarah used to ____ around the world.
A. perform in concert halls B. take her bike C. relax on beaches
3. Sarah didn’t use to like ________.
A. the lack of privacy on beaches
B. her colleagues on the ship
C. talking politely to strangers
4. Sarah is spending ____ at home than before.
A. more time B. less time C. about the same amount of time
5. Sarah went on bike rides and found some nice _____.
A. cafes B. beaches C. parks
READING TEST 5
PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 5
Read the notice
Choose the correct answer
1. You can have this meal at any time. A. Travel information office
2. You can only leave your car here in the Open 24 hours
afternoon or evening. B. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the
3. This place is cheaper in the evening. time of your appointment.
4. There is someone here to help all day and C. CAFÉ
night. Our popular breakfasts are available all day at
5. You must get to this place early. excellent prices!
D. NO PARKING
Between midnight and midday.
E. All drinks half-price
AFTER 5 PM.
PART 2 – QUESTIONS 6 – 10
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 6 -10, choose A, B or C
1. I’m sorry I didn’t come to your party.
A. Yes, you are. B. That’s okay. C. Did you?
2. Can you help me with this heavy bag, please?
A. I think it’s mine. B. No, it isn’t. C. Yes, of course.
3. I’m from Italy.
A. What’s it like? B. Is it yours? C. Yes, you’re right.
4. Thanks for the lovely present.
A. Oh, it’s yours! B. If you’re sure. C. You’re welcome.
5. This is my friend Richard.
A. That was nice of him. B. Pleased to meet you. C. I think you should.
PART 3 – QUESTIONS 11 – 15
Read the article about three people who are interested in nature
Choose the correct answer.
Sarah
When I was a child at school, I collected books about nature. My classmates and friends all
spent their free time playing computer games, so to them I was a bit strange. I loved learning
about animals from other countries, but as I got older I found out that my own country has
interesting nature too, and that’s what I like studying now. I do lots of drawings of nature, and I
put them on my blog.
Pilar
I love birds and animals because of all the visits to forests and lakes we made when I was at
school. It’s a shame that things have changed now. Children these days don’t learn enough about
nature, so lots of them are afraid of insects, for example. I have a great job because of my love
of nature. I’m a nature photographer. It’s brilliant, except for the early mornings!
Lia
A few years ago I read a blog with beautiful photos of animals, birds and plants, which made me
start really looking at what lives around us. It was just a hobby at first, but now it’s my job as I
visit schools and give talks about nature. I love it. The only problem is if I am asked to draw a
picture. I enjoy it, but I’m terrible at drawing! I’m going to take some lessons to try to get better.
11. Who became interested in nature from seeing someone else’s blog?
A. Sarah B. Pilar C. Lia
12. Who says there is something about her job that she doesn’t like?
A. Sarah B. Pilar C. Lia
13. Whose friends thought that her hobby was unusual?
A. Sarah B. Pilar C. Lia
14. Who became interested in nature because of school trips?
A. Sarah B. Pilar C. Lia
15. Who says that the type of nature she is interested in has changed?
A. Sarah B. Pilar C. Lia
