Intensive English – Exam 1 – Reading and Writing

Reading

Part 1 – Questions 1 to 6

Hi Jim,
Can you meet me at 2 pm today? I’ll be in Classroom B at that time.
Thanks,
Sarah

• Sarah wants to meet Jim this afternoon.

• Sarah’s class starts at 2 pm.

• Jim’s teaching in Classroom B today.

THE STARLETS
The show begins this Saturday at 8 pm!
Buy your tickets now online and save 10%!

• • a. You can buy tickets for the show only on Saturday.

• • b. You can buy tickets for the show at 8 pm.

• • c. It’s cheaper to buy tickets online.

Hi Mark,
Sorry but I can’t meet you tomorrow at the restaurant.
Can you meet me Thursday instead?
Thanks,
David

• • a. David can’t meet Mark because he’s going to a restaurant.
    

• • b. David wants to see his friend on Thursday.correct

• • c. David doesn’t want to meet at a restaurant.

SALE!
All tables and chairs on sale now until next Friday.
Tables are $99
Chairs are $89

• • a. There is free furniture until Friday.

• • b. The furniture sale starts on Friday.

• • c. Chairs are cheaper than tables.

Hello Mr. Matthews,
Sorry I missed our class today.
Can you please send me the homework? I will do it this evening.
Thanks,
Henry

• • a. Henry didn’t come to class today.correct

• • b. Henry is sorry he didn’t do the homework.

• • c. Henry wants to meet Mr. Matthews this evening.

DO NOT ENTER
Please enter the building through Door 5.
Door 3 is closed until 1 pm.

• • a. Door 5 will open at 1 pm.

• • b. Door 5 is now open.correct

• • c. Henry wants to meet Mr. Matthews this evening.

Part 2 – Questions 7 to 13

Read the text and for each question, choose the correct answer.

New students at The National University

Mike

I’m a new student in the business department. I have 15 classes every week, but I have lots of homework. I love the course! Mr. Morash is a great teacher and Dr. Denman is good too. In the evenings, I work at a bike shop, about 20 hours every week. In my free time, I like riding my bike, walking in the mountains and meeting friends.

Aisha

My name is Aisha Safira, and I’m a first-year student of science. I study biology and chemistry. I prefer biology and I want to be a doctor. I have many classes: 30 classes per week, and I also have a lot of work. It’s difficult sometimes. When I’m not in school, I like to be with my family. I still live in my parents’ house, and we have a dog called Snooky. I love cats, dogs and horses.

Dave

Hi! I’m Dave and I’m a student of music. I started playing the piano at the age of six, and then, I learned the guitar and violin. My parents both play music. My dad plays the guitar and my mother is a singer. I love the music department here at The National University. I have 20 hours of classes. One of my teachers, Lyndsey Watkins, plays music on TV so it is great to learn from these teachers. I have no free time because I’m in a music group. I play concerts every week, but I like computers and making music online.

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7 Which student likes cycling?

• • a. Mike

• • b. Aisha

• • c. Dave

Which student has the most classes?

• • a. Mike

• • b. Aisha

• • c. Dave

Which student has a job?

• • a. Mike

• • b. Aisha

• • c. Dave

Which student plans to work in a hospital?

• • a. Mike

• • b. Aisha

• • c. Dave