Qualification

A trial test

1. Read the instructions and example, then do each question one at a time as there is no connection between them.
2. If the questions are signs, read each sign carefully. Think "Why is it here?", "Who is it for?", "Where would I see it?" You may see some of the same words in the sign and the options but the whole meaning must be the same in the correct option.
   
3. Don't choose the first option you think is right. Look carefully at the meaning of each option before you decide.
4. If there are negative words like no, not, no one, etc. think carefully about the meaning.
   
5. If you are doing a paper-based task, remember to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
   

1. Read the instructions carefully before you start. They will help you understand the task.
2. Don't start answering the questions until you have read all the information at least once.
3. Underline the key words in descriptions which are usually on the left side of the page.
   
4. Some of the information about the people and the choices may be similar.Choose the most suitable answer each time.
5. When you have chosen your answers, check once again that the three descriptions you haven't used don't match any of the people.

1. Read the title and the text quickly once for a general idea, then read it again more slowly.
2. Remember that for some questions you need to understand the whole meaning of the text. You may need to look in different parts of the text for the answer.
3. Read each question and choices one at a time and underline the most important words.
4. Remember that the choices may have similar meanings or contain similar information to the text. The right answer must be completely correct.
5. Before you decide on your answer, check once again that the other choices are not correct.
   

1. Read the title and the text quickly once for a general idea before you look at the choices.
2. Read the text a second time more slowly. Read each complete sentence not each line.
3. Before you look at the choices, think of a word which might fit. If it is one of the choices, it may be the right answer, but try all the other choices too before deciding.
4. Look at the words before and after the gap for help.
5. When you have finished read the whole text again to check your answers make sense.
   

1. Remember you need to write no more than the required number of words.
2. Look at the words before and after the gap to help with the meaning.
3. Look for structures you recognise in the first sentence. Underline them and think of a different way of writing the same thing.
4. Be careful with verbs. Make sure that the tense or form you write is correct.
5. Check your answer has exactly the same meaning as the first sentence. Don't leave anything out.

1. Read the instructions carefully and underline the most important words.
2. Remember to choose only one of the questions when you are given some. Read them all carefully and underline the most important words. Decide which one you can do best, but don't spend too long deciding.
3. Look at the verbs like thank, suggest, tell offer, invite, etc. Don't just repeat these verbs in your answer - think about what to write that has the meaning of these verbs.
4. Plan your ideas before you start. Make some notes before you start writing. Think of the best order to put the ideas in. Decide on the best order. It is probably the same as the order of the points in the question.
5. When writing an informal letter begin "Dear ..." and write a suitable ending, e.g. "Love from ...". Write suitable sentences to open and close your letter e.g. "Thank you for your letter", "How are you?" and "See you soon", "Write to me soon".
   
6. Remember you must write the required number of words. Make sure you ahve a biginning, middle and end (conclusion) in your plan before you start writing.
7. Remember to include all the required parts of the question. Don't write too many of your own ideas.
8. Remember to use past tenses when telling a story.
9. Read your answer carefully. Check the number of words and your spelling and grammar.

1. Listen to the instructions and the example. They are there to help you.
2. The seven questions are all different in Part 1. Think about them one at a time.
3. Look at the pictures and think about what is different about them before you hear the recording.
4. Think about the question and listen to the whole recording for each one before you choose your answer. The speakers may talk about more than one of the pictures but only one is the right answer for the question.
5. If you are doing a paper-based test, mark in pencil the answer you think is right. Check it on the second listening. Don't worry if you can't do one question, leave it and go on to the next one.

1. Use the time allowed to read the instructions and the questions quickly for and idea of what you will hear.
2. If you are doing a paper-based test, write your answer in pencil the first time. If you miss one, leave it and think about the next one. Remember you hear the recording twice.
3. Don't decide too quickly. Some of the answers may be similar, and you may hear something about more than one of them.
4. Don't choose an answer just because you hear a word from it on the recording.
5. For paper-based tests and exams. When you tick the box make it clear so you are sure of your answers when you transfer them to the answer sheet. Make sure you put the right answer with the right question number.

• What's your name?

• What's your surname? How do you spell it?

• Where do you live?

• Do you work or are you a student?

• Do you think that English will be useful to you in the future?

• What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

1. Be ready to talk about yourself - your personal details, what you do every day, things you like doing, etc.
2. Think about the right tense to use when talking about yourself, e.g. "I live/work/like/have", "Yesterday I went".
3. Make sure you can spell words like your name and address. Make sure you know how to say the letters of the alphabet properly.
4. You may have to give numbers, e.g. your telephone number. Make sure you can say them properly, and be careful with numbers you know are difficult.
5. Wait for the examiner to ask you a question. Try to answer with a whole sentence, not one word.

1. Listen to the examiner's instructions carefully. If you do not understand, ask the examiner ot explain again.
2. Look at the pictures before you start speaking and think of some things you can say.
3. Remember that this is a discussion. Talk with your partner. Allow them to speak but make sure you talk too.
4. Try to say something about as many of the pictures as you can but don't worry if you don't have enough time.
5. Try to reach an agreement with your partner, but don't worry if you can't agree. The important thing is that you talk to each other.

1. Look carefully at the photo, listen to the examiner's instructions, and think of some things to say before you start speaking.
2. Don't worry if you don't know the right word for something in the photo. If you need to talk about it, use a word with a similar meaning , or explain what you mean.
3. Don't worry if you can't think of anything to say. The examiner will help you by asking questions.
4. If you aren't sure about things in the photo, use expressions like "I think", "It looks like", "It might/could be", etc.
5. Don't just list the things you can see. Talk about who the person is, where they are, what they are doing, why they are doing it, etc.

1. Listen carefully to the examiner's instructions. Ask if you aren't sure what to do.
2. Remember to talk to you partner, not the examiner. Make sure you take part in the conversation, but encourage your partner to speak too.
3. It doesn't matter if you agree or disagree with what your partner says. It is a discussion, not an argument!
4. Try to relax and enjoy the conversation. Don't worry if you make some mistakes. The important thing is to keep talking.