Shared Pearls of WisdomA1/A2 Elementary
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Paper 1: Reading

Time Limit: 20 Minutes • Total Marks: 15

Part 1: The Museum Trip

Read the email. The text will stay here while you answer the questions on the right.

To: All English Students
From: Mr. Davis
Subject: Friday's Trip to the Museum

Hello everyone,

Please remember that this Friday we are going to the City History Museum. We will not meet in the classroom. Please meet me next to the main train station at 8:30 AM. The train leaves at 8:45 AM, so do not be late!

You do not need to bring money for the museum ticket, because the school is paying. However, please bring £5 for the bus in the afternoon. Also, bring a sandwich and some water for lunch. We will eat in the park because the museum café is very expensive.

See you on Friday!

1. Where are the students meeting Mr. Davis on Friday?
2. What time does the train leave?
3. What do the students need to pay for?
4. Where will they eat lunch?
5. How much money should they bring?

Part 2: Local Sports Club

Read the notice and fill in the missing information. Write ONE word or number in each gap.

WESTSIDE SPORTS CENTRE

Do you want to get fit? Join our new classes!

Swimming: Every Tuesday at 18:00.
Tennis: Every Thursday at 19:30.

Classes are £8 each, or £25 for the whole month.

Please wear sports shoes. Do not bring food into the sports hall.

Call Maria on 07700 900412 to book your place.

Fill in the forms below based on the text.
6. Tennis classes are on
7. Swimming starts at
8. One class costs £
9. Students must wear sports
10. To book, phone

Part 3: Maria's Busy Day

Read the article and answer the questions.

Maria is a nurse at the city hospital. Her day starts very early. She wakes up at 5:30 AM and has a quick breakfast of coffee and toast. She leaves the house at 6:00 AM. She doesn't drive to work because parking is too expensive. She takes the bus, which takes 40 minutes.

Maria's work is very hard, but she loves helping people. At 1:00 PM, she has a short break. She usually eats an apple and a cheese sandwich. She finishes work at 4:00 PM and goes to the supermarket to buy dinner.

In the evening, she doesn't watch television. She is studying Spanish at a language school. Her class starts at 7:00 PM. She goes to bed at 10:30 PM, very tired but happy.

11. What is Maria's job?
12. Why doesn't she drive to work?
13. What does she eat for lunch?
14. What time does she finish work?
15. What does Maria do in the evening?

Paper 2: Listening

Audio Length: ~15 Minutes • Total Marks: 15
Listen to the recording to answer all parts.
AUDIO SCRIPT: [Part 1] "Hi, it’s Sarah calling. I’m phoning about our trip to the cinema on Saturday. The new action film starts at 7:15 PM, but we need to buy our tickets first. Let’s meet at 6:45 PM outside the Italian restaurant next to the cinema. The tickets are a bit more expensive on weekends; they cost £9.50 each. Don't forget your student card! Call me back. Bye!" [Part 2] "Attention all passengers. The 10:30 train to London Victoria is delayed. It will now depart from platform 4, not platform 2. The delay is approximately 15 minutes due to bad weather on the track. We apologize for the inconvenience. Passengers can get free coffee at the snack bar located near the main exit. Thank you." [Part 3] Man: Hi Emma! Are you ready for David's birthday party this weekend? Woman: Yes! But I don't know what present to buy him. Do you think he wants a book? Man: No, he doesn't read much. Buy him a music CD. He loves rock music. Woman: Good idea. What time are we meeting on Sunday? Man: Let's meet at 2:00 PM. The weather is going to be sunny, so we are having a barbecue in the garden. Woman: Great. Should I bring some food? Man: We have meat and bread. Can you bring a salad? Woman: Yes, no problem. See you Sunday!

Part 1: The Cinema Trip

Listen to the voicemail and complete the notes. Write ONE word or number for questions 1–5.

1. Day of the trip:
2. Time to meet: PM
3. Meet outside the Italian:
4. Ticket cost: £
5. Bring your student:

Part 2: Station Announcement

Listen to the station announcement and answer questions 6–10.

6. Where is the train going?
7. Which platform is the train leaving from now?
8. How late is the train?
9. Why is the train delayed?
10. Where is the snack bar?

Part 3: The Birthday Party

Listen to a man and woman talking about a party. Answer questions 11–15.

11. Whose birthday is it?
12. What present will the woman buy?
13. What time are they meeting on Sunday?
14. What will the weather be like?
15. What food is the woman going to bring?

Paper 3: Writing

Recommended Time: 10 Minutes • Required length: 25-35 words

Task 1: Email to a Friend

You want to go shopping this weekend with your English friend, Alex. Write an email to Alex. In your email, you must:

• Ask Alex to go shopping with you.
• Say what you need to buy.
• Suggest a time and place to meet.

Write 25 – 35 words.

Word count: 0

Paper 4: Speaking

Simulated Oral Examination • 8–10 Minutes

In a live exam, an examiner would ask you questions. Read the prompts below and press Record Answer to speak your response into your microphone.

Part 1: Personal Information

1. What is your name?

2. Where are you from?

3. Do you work, or are you a student?

Part 2: Daily Life

1. Please tell me about what you usually do on the weekends.

2. What is your favourite food, and who cooks it?

3. Tell me about your best friend.

Part 3: Making Plans

Imagine your friend from London is visiting your city for the first time this weekend.

Where will you take them? What will you eat? Explain your plans.