NOCN ESOL International Reading Level A2 Improver Paper AA ESOL International

NOCN ESOL International Reading
Level A2 Improver Paper AA
Sample Examination Task Sheet
ESOL International
Sample English Reading Examination
Level A2 Improver
Instructions to learners
Check that you have the correct paper.
Please complete the information on your answer sheet.
DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAPER.
Use black or blue ink. Do not use a pencil.
You may NOT use a dictionary.
There are 30 questions in this examination.
You must attempt all the questions.
Record your answers on the answer sheet.
Total marks available: 30
You have 60 minutes to finish the examination.
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Part 1 Match the pictures with the correct word. Put your answer on the mark sheet.
1.
a. vacuum cleaner
2.
b. coast
3.
c. glasses
4.
d. fire fighter
5.
e. block of flats
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Match the picture with the word. Put your answer on the mark sheet.
6.
a. Shoulder
7.
b. Earache
8.
c. sore throat
9.
d. pills
10.
e. x-ray
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Fill in the gaps with the correct words.
How to make pancakes. Serves 4.
a. mixture
11.
First, put a glass of milk, one egg and half a glass of
water in a mixing.......
b. ingredients
12.
Next, sieve ...... into the bowl.
c. bowl
13.
Then, whisk all the ....... well until smooth.
d. flour
14.
After that, pre-heat a ......... with a drop of oil.
e. frying pan
15.
Finally, pour a small amount of ........... into the
frying pan, turning once while frying.
Enjoy!
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Select the correct answer to fill in the gap.
16. Make sure you .............. your teeth before bedtime.
a. wash
b. brush
c. watch
d. sweep
17. Could you ............ me €5 until tomorrow, please?
a. lend
b. borrow
c. credit
d. have
18. Sally is not well, she has a terrible.........
a. headhurt
b. headpain
c. headache
d. headfever
19. Sorry, I don’t understand. Could you............... that, please?
a. review
b. respeak
c. retell
d. repeat
20. Is there anything to eat? I’m really.......
a. tired
b. hungry
c. angry
d. thirsty
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Read the following text and answer the questions. Record your answers on your answer sheet.
Text 1
Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop is one of the main hospitals in Bassetlaw. The hospital has
300 beds. Each year, the hospital treats around 33,000 patients along with 38,000
emergencies in the Accident and Emergency Department.
The hospital is situated in the residential area of Kilton, about half a mile from Worksop
town centre.
A local bus route from the town centre runs through the hospital grounds. There is also
scheduled transport to take patients and staff to Doncaster Royal Infirmary and back
again. You have to book this service in advance, please contact Tel 01909 502424.
21.
Which town is Bassetlaw hospital in?
a. Bassetlaw
b. Worksop
c. Kilton
d. Doncaster
22.
How many patients can be in hospital at one time?
a. 300
b. 33,000
c. 38,000
d. half a mile
23.
Where is the hospital situated?
a. in Worksop town centre
b. in Kilton
c. in Doncaster
d. in the Accident and Emergency Department
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24. What means of transport is recommended to get to hospital?
a. local bus
b. train
c. walk
d. taxi
25. What is the number 01909 502424 for?
a. to book a taxi
b. to get information about patients
c. to book transport to Doncaster town
d. to book transport to Doncaster hospital
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Read the text and answer the questions. Record your answers on the answer sheet.
Text 2
My name is Robert, I am Scottish and I live in Edinburgh. When I was a child, I used to
love playing computer games with my younger brother, Brian. I still do because I changed
my childhood hobby to my profession. I work for a company making computer games. There
are six men and four women in our team, including me. We have a lot of fun together,
making up different stories, creating characters and settings. It feels like being a little
boy who never grew up. Something like Peter Pan, really. I do love my life. And my job. And
my friends. Some people say they do not like their job. I feel sorry for them. I can’t wait
to be back in my office every morning and get creating. Someone said to me once: ‘If you
can dream it, you can become it’. So I did. And it was the right choice.
26. What is Robert’s job?
a. computer programmer
b. computer analyst
c. computer technician
d. computer games designer
27. How many people are there in Robert’s team?
a. Ten
b. Nine
c. Eleven
d. six
28. Which city does Brian live in?
a. London
b. Scotland
c. Edinburgh
d. Glasgow
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29. Robert likes his job because
a. He works in Edinburgh
b. He earns a lot of money
c. He works with his brother
d. It is his hobby
30. Does Robert like to go to work in the morning?
a. No, he doesn’t
b. Yes, he does
c. Only sometimes
d. Only on Mondays
End of Examination
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