A2 English Track Test

This English A2 Core Test provides a test structure, questions and tasks similar to the certificated Track test exam.

The Core Test is focused on the assessment of English receptive skills and contains three sections:

SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)


SECTION II: Reading Comprehension


SECTION III: Listening Comprehension

SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)

Multiple Choice

SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)

1. George is ................ than Nick.

• tall

• taller

• tallest

Multiple Choice

1. What time ..... Calais tomorrow afternoon?

• do the ferry reach

• is the ferry reaching

• does the ferry reach

Multiple Choice

1. My friend ..................... lives in Australia is a nurse.

• who

• which

• whose

Multiple Choice

1. I like walking in the park ............. hot days.

• at

• on

• in

Multiple Choice

Centuries ago, people .......... animals for food.

• transported

• played

• hunted

Multiple Choice

5. If he ................... the lottery, he'll go on a round-the-world trip.

• won

• wins

• will win

Multiple Choice

5. John has to get ......... early in the morning.

• on

• up

• down

Multiple Choice

5. The door was locked so I .......... go inside.

• will be able to

• wasn't able to

• can

Multiple Choice

5. She often ......................... to music when she does the housework.

• listens

• listening

• to listen

Multiple Choice

We ............... at the sports centre every Wednesday afternoon.

• are usually meeting

• usually meet

• have usually met

Multiple Choice

11. That's the man ............. son is a famous actor.

• who

• where

• whose

Multiple Choice

11. ............. is a dairy product.

• Cheese

• Meat

• Rice

Multiple Choice

11. Greg .............. down, opened the book and began to read.

• was sitting

• sat

• has been sitting

Multiple Choice

11. Levi Strauss was the man ................. invented blue jeans.

• who

• whose

• which

Multiple Choice

11. You have been to Spain, ...............?

• have you

• you have

• haven;t you

Multiple Choice

11. If you study hard, you ............... your exams this time.

• passes

• pass

• will pass

Multiple Choice

11. This is the park ............... I take my dog every afternoon.

• what

• where

• which

Multiple Choice

11. ..................do you like playing during long winter evenings?

• What

• Which

• Why

Multiple Choice

11. Use this bowl. It's ..................... than the other one.

• big

• bigger

• biggest

Multiple Choice

11. They ............... to Disneyland last week.

• went

• had gone

• will go

SECTION II: Reading Comprehension
Reading Task 1

Read and answer the questions below

WELCOME TO CYBERSPACE!

Travel around the magnificent world of the Internet with COMEWITHUS.COM. The Internet: a world of information, entertainment and communication. Are you on-line? If not, think about what you’re missing. You could get the latest news it even appears TV: you could take part in discussions about things that interest you with people from around the world; you could make new friends who share your ideas and hobbies; you could send messages to your friends abroad – they will reach them immediately, and at a minimum cost; you could go shopping for anything, anywhere in the world, and pay much less than you would in a shop. All you need to do is call us FREE on 0800-600-600, and we will take care of everything! Everything you need will come to your house in 24 hours, and you will be ready to start surfing the net! And, with COMEWITHUS.COM, going on the Internet will cost you very little. For £25 a month, you can have your own Internet connection, and your own e-mail address. So call us now, on 0800-600-600, and start exploring the wonderful world of the Internet!

Multiple Choice

“COMEWITHUS.COM” sell

• TVs

• telephones

• Internet connections

Multiple Choice

According to the advertisement, with “COMEWITHUS.COM” you can

• make new friends

• travel abroad

• appear on TV

Multiple Choice

If you want to connect to the Internet with “COMEWITHUS.COM” you have to

• send them a message

• call them

• take part in a discussion

Multiple Choice

Calling “COMEWITHUS.COM” on the phone will cost you

• a fortune

• very little

• nothing

Multiple Choice

What do “COMEWITHUS.COM” give you for £25 per month?

• a computer

• an internet connection

• a free telephone

Reading Task 2

Read the article and mark the sentences below:
"True" or "False".

Hello, People of Thailand!

Whatever country we come from, whatever colour our skin is, we all have one thing in common: we are all people of the world. Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich culture, just south of China. People call it the jewel of south-east Asia for a good reason. Its tropical climate, white sandy beaches and ancient temples make it a perfect holiday destination. What makes it really special, though, is its people. Thai people are good-looking. They are short with delicate features. They have got black hair, dark eyes and light brown skin. The Thais are friendly people who are well known for being generous and kind. „We are happy people who have strong wills and are especially proud of our history,“ says Kasem from Bangkok.

Most people in Thailand live in villages. A typical Thai village consists of wooden houses, a school and a Buddhist temple. Most of the people in the villages are farmers and fishermen. The men usually work in the fields or catch fish in the rivers, and the women plant the crops. Family life is very important in Thailand, and families often eat together. Thai food is very spicy and includes curries, fish, seafood, soups and noodles. „We eat rice with our meals and use a lot of strong spices in our cooking,“ explains Kasem. Thai people love to enjoy themselves. Popular free-time activities include Thai boxing and watching traditional dance shows. Thais also celebrate many festivals throughout the year. „My favourite holiday is Surin, in November, when we always have elephant football matches,“ says Kasem. Thailand is a wonderful country. Its fascinating sights, rich cultural history and warm-hearted people make it unique.

Multiple Choice

Many people go fishing and work in fields.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Thai people eat lots of rice and spices.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Thai people like eating alone.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

People of Thailand are very kind.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

There are elephant football matches during Surin.

• True

• False

Reading Task 3

Read the notice and mark the sentences below:
"True" or "False".

Do you love computers? Are you aged 14-18? Then why not come to a camp where you can learn about the latest computer technology under the supervision of university professors?
E-CAMP, Baines University, Massachusetts Meet teens from all over America and all over the world! The two-week camp includes a variety of classes: • Learn how to create animated cartoons
• Build radio-controlled cars and robots

• Design computer games

It’s fun, too. You won’t just be sitting in front of a computer all the time! Every day, we organise outdoor activities like football and basketball. You can even improve your acting skills in our drama workshop.To make a reservation please call 032-5563232 or email
[e-mail] are a limited number of places available so book early! Cost $500 – includes lessons, accommodation and full board.

Multiple Choice

1. Only university students can go to e-Camp.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

1. People from various countries are welcome to the camp.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

1. The camp lasts 14 days.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

1. You can take part in team sports at the camp.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You can book a place only by email.

• True

• False

Reading Task 4

Read the letter, then answer the questions below.

Dear Terry,

Greetings from Cairo! The weather is very hot here and I’m having a wonderful time. I’m staying with my friend, Abdullah. He lives in the centre of Cairo. I’ve been here since Monday and I’ve already done lots of things! I’ve already visited the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. We visited it on Tuesday. You can’t imagine how noisy and crowded it was! I bought some lovely handmade souvenirs there. I have also seen the Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza. I saw them yesterday. They were amazing. I even rode a camel. It was fun! I’ve been to a traditional restaurant. Abudllah took me there last night. I tried couscous and falafel. The place was fantastic and the food was just delicious. There are a lot of things I haven’t done yet. I haven’t been on a boat trip down the River Nile yet, and I haven’t visited the Egyptian Museum. We are going on a boat trip tomorrow and we are going to visit the museum one of these days to see the exhibits. We are also going to visit Luxor. The place is famous for its huge temples and statues. Cairo is a fascinating city – you must visit it one day! Anyway, I’m returning to England on Sunday next week, so I’ll call you then.

Best wishes, Jack

Multiple Choice

What is the weather like?

• very warm

• rain and wind

• hot and rainy

Multiple Choice

Who is Jack staying with?

• his Egyptian Friend

• in hotel

• in city centre

Multiple Choice

How long has Jack been there?

• a week

• since Monday

• few days

Multiple Choice

What did he do yesterday>

• visited Pyramids and rode camel

• bought some souvenirs

• visited Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza

Multiple Choice

What hasn't he done yet?

• visited the Khan al-Khalili bazaar

• went on a boat trip down the River Nile

• had a coffee with his friend

Reading Task 5

Read the report and mark the sentences below:
"True" or "False".

Introduction

The purpose of this report is to assess the new Blue Moon restaurant in Abbington’s city centre, which I visited on 14th May.

Food and Prices

The menu at the Blue Moon is rather boring for vegetarians as there are only a few salad and pasta dishes to choose from. However, there are plenty of delicious dishes for those who eat meat. I ordered the grilled chicken with Basmati rice. The chicken was very tasty, but the rice was rather cold. I also thought that the Blue Moon was rather expensive.

Service

The staff at the Blue Moon was friendly and helpful. Even though my guest and I asked a lot of questions, our waiter remained polite and patiently explained many dishes to us. Although it was very busy on the night I visited the Blue Moon, the service was still fast.

Atmosphere

The comfortable seating, lovely furnishings and live piano music helped to give the Blue Moon a relaxing atmosphere. The excellent food and service definitely made our evening pleasurable.

Conclusion

The new Blue Moon restaurant in Abbington’s city centre is, on the whole, a wonderful place to dine. However, I think the manager should make a few changes. Firstly, she should have a wider selection of vegetarian dishes, so that all customers are satisfied. Also she should make sure that all hot dishes are served hot.

Finally, she should lower the prices to give everyone a chance to visit this fabulous new restaurant.

Multiple Choice

The menu is great for vegetarians.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The restaurant was rather expensive.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The staff was rude.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The restaurant is a wonderful place to dine.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

All hot dishes were served hot.

• True

• False