English Language Assessment: Reading and Writing

Read the passage: In March 2008, Adele did a short tour in America and soon her international career began. In 2011, her second album “21” came out. The music on this album was different from the soul music of “19”; it was influenced by American country music, which Adele was listening to during her tour. In 2012, she wrote and recorded “Skyfall” for the James Bond film of the same name. The song sold more than two million copies worldwide and won Adele the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Since 2012, Adele has won many more awards. She has many fans, including other famous singers, because they admire her unique voice and her passion for music. Question: What influenced the music style on Adele’s album “21”?

• Classical composers she studied in college

• Her early school performances in London

• American country music during her tour

• British folk traditions from childhood

In the same passage, what is the main idea?

• The awards Adele has won throughout her career

• The popularity of Adele’s song “Skyfall” worldwide

• Adele’s musical journey from childhood to success

• The influence of American country music on Adele

In the passage, the word “came out” in the sentence about the 2011 album can best be replaced by which phrase?

• Was promoted on television

• Was performed at school

• Was released to the public

• Was recorded by her band

In the passage, the pronoun “it” in the sentence “Since 2012, Adele has won many more awards. She has many fans because they admire her unique voice and her passion for music” refers to which of the following?

• The James Bond film

• The song “Skyfall”

• Adele’s best song

• The Academy Award

Arrange the sentences to create a coherent paragraph about international food options in Viet Nam. Sentences: a. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. b. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide. c. Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. d. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. e. In short, you can explore the flavorful world of traditional Vietnamese food or enjoy dishes from other countries around the world in Viet Nam. Choose the best order.

• a-d-c-a-b-e

• b-c-a-d-b

• c-a-d-b-e

• c-a-d-b-e

Select the most logical order to turn these application letter sentences into a cohesive paragraph. Sentences: a. Last year, I gained valuable experience working part-time at a local computer repair centre, and I also spent six months as a tech support trainee at a major IT firm. b. I am writing to apply for the IT support technician position advertised in the local newspaper on Tuesday 5th July. c. I am very adaptable, reliable and excellent at multitasking, and I have strong communication skills and natural problem-solving abilities. d. I have a bachelor’s degree in IT from the University of Leeds, and I have recently completed a master’s in IT management. e. I have attached a copy of my CV to this letter for your review. f. If you have any questions about me, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Choose the best order.

• f-b-c-e-d-a

• b-a-d-c-e-f

• b-d-f-a-c-e

• c-f-b-d-a-c

Which sentence best explains why learning a new language can support career growth in an international company?

• It makes all meetings shorter and more efficient

• It may open opportunities to work in different countries

• It guarantees immediate promotion in any company

• It improves spelling and punctuation skills

Which statement best defines “lifelong learning”?

• Continuing to acquire new knowledge and skills throughout life

• Learning only when an employer requires training

• Studying hard only during university years

• Focusing on a single career skill for decades