NOCN ESOL International Reading Level A1 Beginner Paper AA ESOL International

NOCN ESOL International Reading
Level A1 Beginner Paper AA
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ESOL International
Sample English Reading Examination
Level A1 Beginner
Instructions to learners
Check that you have the correct paper.
Please complete the information on your mark 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.
Answer all the questions.
Record your answers on the mark sheet.
Total marks: 30
You have 60 minutes to finish the examination.
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Match the picture with the correct word. Put the answer on the mark sheet.
1.
a. fish
2.
b. dress
3.
c. vegetables
4.
d. furniture
5.
e. sweets
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Match the picture with the word. Put the answer on the mark sheet.
6.
a. nurse
7.
b. broken leg
8.
c. cough
9.
d. headache
10.
e. injection
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Find the correct word to fill the gaps. Put your answer on the mark sheet.
How to make a cheese and tomato sandwich.
11. First, cut two slices of ……………..
a. top
b. bread
12. Next, spread ........ on both slices.
c. cheese
13. Then, ...... some tomato on one slice of
d. butter
bread.
e. put
14. After that, grate the ..... and put it on
the tomato.
15. Finally, put the second slice of bread on
the............
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This is about Greg and his family.
Choose the best word that fills in the gap. Put the answer on the mark sheet.
16. Greg is a doctor and he works at the local
a. supermarket
b. school
c. clinic
d. restaurant
17. He .................. spending time with his family.
a. likes
b. learns
c. looks
d. listens
18. His wife, Lisa, works in a pharmacy. She sells
a. shoes
b. computers
c. drinks
d. medicine
19. His daughter, Victoria, is eight years old and likes playing with
a. dolls
b. school
c. food
d. TV
20.Their favourite food is fish and
a. chops
b. chips
c. ships
d. sheep
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Read the text. Answer the questions on your mark sheet.
My name is Maggie. I am a student. I love animals. I go to school during the week but
every weekend I work as a volunteer at a local zoo. My favourite animals are
chimpanzees. I start in the morning and clean their enclosures.
Then, I help the zookeepers with feeding. We have a baby chimp, called Chico. He is
very cute and likes jumping and playing with toys. I love watching him. In the afternoon I
help with elephants and giraffes. We have to be careful because they are big and strong.
It is hard work but I love it. I hope to work as a vet in the future.
21. What is Maggie’s occupation?
a.
Vet
b. Cleaner
c.
Zookeeper
d. Volunteer
22.Which day does Maggie work at the zoo?
a.
Monday
b. Tuesday
c.
Thursday
d. Saturday
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23.What are her favourite animals?
a.
Elephants
b. Chimpanzees
c.
Giraffes
d. Dogs
24.What does she do first at the zoo?
a.
Cleaning enclosures
b. Feed the elephants
c.
Play with Chico
d. Help with giraffes
25.Why does she work at the zoo?
a.
To make money
b. She wants to become a vet
c.
To be with animals
d. To feed Chico
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Read the text. Answer the questions on your mark sheet.
Lemsip Max - Lemon flavour tablets
1. What is the medicine for?

Headaches

Fever

Sore throat

Blocked nose

Cold and flu
2. How to take it?

Adults and children 16 years of age and over:
Take two tablets every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours

Children 12 to 15 years old:
Take one tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours

Do not give to children under 12 years old.
3. Special warning:

Do not take this medicine if you:
 are pregnant
 have a heart problem
26.What is the above text?
a.
Medicine instruction
b. Cooking instruction
c.
Cleaning instruction
d. Washing instruction
27.What is Lemsip for?
a.
Backache
b. Cough
c.
Cold
d. Cut
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28. Who can take Lemsip?
a.
everybody
b. only children
c.
only adults
d. anyone who is at least 12 years old
29. How many tablets can a 13 year old child take in 24 hours?
a.
Maximum 2 tablets
b. Maximum 4 tablets
c.
Maximum 6 tablets
d. Maximum 8 tablets
30. The instruction says that you must not take Lemsip if you:
a.
Have a headache
b. Have a broken leg
c.
Have a heart condition
d. Have a flu
End of Examination
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