Prove Nazionali INVALSI inglese 2026 - SS1 - sample by ELI Publishing

Francesca Basile

Jacopo D’Andria Ursoleo

Claire Moore

Prove Nazionali

Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado

INGLESE

• Learning Loss Test d’ingresso

EDIZIONE

2026

COMPUTER BASED

• Quesiti ufficiali guidati con proposta di metodo

• Task a tema Orientamento e Educazione Finanziaria

• Task a tema Intelligenza Artificiale e Discipline

• Sezione speciale Esame di Stato

Francesca Basile, Jacopo D’Andria Ursoleo, Claire Moore

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Introduzione

L’opera si propone di preparare gli studenti del triennio della Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado alla Prova nazionale di Inglese, introdotta a partire dall’A.S. 2017/2018 dall’Istituto INVALSI in versione Computer Based (CB).

Si compone di due volumi, uno per i docenti e uno per gli studenti. Il volume per gli studenti include:

• il Learning Loss Test, fondamentale per verificare il livello di preparazione degli studenti in vista dell’inizio della classe terza della Scuola Secondaria di I Grado attraverso una serie di esercizi pensati per misurare le loro competenze in cinque macro-aree: Language functions, Vocabulary, Listening comprehension, Grammar e Writing;

• un’ampia sezione (Quesiti ufficiali) con gli esempi ufficiali pubblicati dall’INVALSI, incluse le nuove tipologie di attività introdotte nel 2023, commentati e corredati da strategie per risolverli nei box Exam competences, per permettere agli studenti di familiarizzare con le diverse tipologie di quesiti che potrebbero comporre la prova ufficiale;

• otto prove propedeutiche (Test), di cui la prima rinnovata e arricchita da numerose risposte semi-guidate in forma di nuovi spunti e strategie risolutive per aiutare gli studenti a identificare il metodo più efficace per rispondere ai quesiti;

• un’aggiornata selezione di testi di Reading corredati da esercizi di comprensione e nuove attività di Listening tutti su argomenti e temi di Orientamento, Intelligenza Artificiale, discipline STEM, Agenda 2030 ed Educazione Finanziaria;

• un inserto finale, l’Exam Training, con esempi di tutte le prove e letture in chiave CLIL con collegamenti alle altre discipline, per arrivare preparati alla prova scritta e orale di Inglese.

Tutte le prove proposte nel volume sono state pensate e realizzate a partire da un’attenta analisi degli Esempi Ufficiali di Prove pubblicati sul sito web dell’INVALSI da gennaio 2018 a Marzo 2022, nonché da una scrupolosa disamina delle indicazioni operative ufficiali fornite dall’Istituto stesso, nel tentativo di fornire a studenti e insegnanti dei materiali il più fedele possibile al format ufficiale delle Prove, consentendoci di offrire uno strumento di preparazione alla nuova Prova nazionale di Inglese completo e aggiornato.

Al termine di ogni prova, una tabella di Self-evaluation consente agli alunni di registrare i loro risultati al fine di riconoscere e individuare il livello di preparazione raggiunto e di autovalutarsi.

Anche per questa edizione, le tracce audio delle attività di Listening sono state tutte registrate a due velocità differenti con l’obiettivo di non lasciare alcuno studente “indietro”, e possono essere ascoltate scansionando i QR code presenti all’inizio di ogni sezione di Listening.

Un’estensione del volume disponibile online contiene: una selezione di attività di Language in Use per rendere più completa la preparazione alla prova INVALSI, una sezione speciale intitolata Grammar Reference e Verb Tables che guiderà gli studenti a conoscere e a ripassare gli argomenti di grammatica del triennio presenti nelle prove INVALSI, nonché le Istruzioni fornite dall’INVALSI per lo svolgimento della prova in versione Computer Based (CB).

Infine, per consentire a studenti e insegnanti di familiarizzare con le nuove prove in versione CB, tutti i Test presenti in questo volume sono disponibili anche in formato interattivo nel libro digitale. Il volume per i docenti contiene le griglie di correzione delle varie prove, corredate da indicazioni didattiche e dalle trascrizioni delle tracce audio relative a tutte le attività di Listening e una nuova sezione dedicata al Learning Loss Test

Buon lavoro a insegnanti e studenti!

Gli Autori Francesca Jacopo Claire

Learning Loss Test AREA 1 - Language functions

Task 1

Read the following dialogues (1-10) and match them to the language functions (A-J).

A. ordering food and drinks

B. asking for and giving directions

C. describing people

D. inviting someone

E. asking for and giving advice

F. agreeing and disagreeing

G. apologizing and making excuses

H. asking permission and making requests

I. shopping for clothes

J. talking about holidays

– What was that terrible noise?

– I’m sorry, Mum. I dropped a glass on the floor.

– Not one of the expensive ones!

– Yes, but all the others were in the dishwasher.

– Well you’re lucky you didn’t cut yourself.

– Can I help you?

– No, thanks. I’m just looking. Actually, how much is this hoodie?

– It’s £15.95.

– Can I try it on?

– Sure, the changing rooms are over there.

– Are you ready to order?

– Yes. I’d like the roast beef please.

– Would you like a starter?

– Oh, yes, I’ll have the tomato soup, please.

– Did you enjoy your meal?

– Yes it was lovely. Can I have the bill, please?

– Where did you go on holiday?

– We went to a campsite at the beach.

– How did you get there?

– We travelled by car.

– What was the weather like?

– It was hot and sunny!

– Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the cinema, please?

– Sure. It takes about 5 minutes on foot! Go past the car park, the supermarket and the post office. Walk to the end of the road. The cinema is on the corner.

– Thank you so much!

– You’re welcome.

– What does your friend Arif look like?

– He’s very attractive.

– Is he taller than you?

– No, he’s a bit shorter.

– What’s he like?

– He’s nice, outgoing and a real laugh, but a bit bossy.

– Dad, can I go to Jake’s house this afternoon? He’s got a new video game.

– Yes, but could you help me clean the house first?

– I’m sorry, I can’t, Dad. I’m studying. I’ve got a test.

– Well, if you have to study you don’t have time to go over to Jake’s.

– OK then. I’ll help you.

– What should I give my dad for Father’s Day?

– You should give him something special.

– I don’t have much money though.

– Why don’t you make him a cake?

– That’s a great idea!

– I don’t like horror movies.

– Neither do I. I think they’re frightening! And I don’t like musicals either.

– Oh, really? I do. I love them.

– I think detective stories are great.

– So do I. And I love thrillers.

– Me, too. I think they’re cool.

– Are you free on Saturday evening?

– Yes, I am. Why?

– I have tickets to the theatre. Would you like to come?

– Yes, please, I love the theatre.

– Great. It starts at 7 o’clock.

Learning Loss Test

Task 2

Read the dialogues below and choose the best option (A, B or C).

1. Can I borrow your newspaper?

A. Me, too! Goodbye!

B. All right! Here you are!

C. No, thank you, Mum!

2. Shall we go to the shopping centre tomorrow?

A. Sorry, I can’t. My mum needs help at home.

B. I hate watching videos.

C. The shopping centre will close in 10 minutes.

3. I bought a new pair of trainers in that shop.

A. It looks nice.

B. What size are they?

C. I need it, too.

4. Hello, are you ready to order?

A. Yes, we are. Two cups of tea, please.

B. Can we have the bill, please?

C. Where are the toilets?

5. Why did you leave without saying goodbye?

A. We are leaving for New York.

B. Hello everybody! How are you?

C. I’m sorry, the taxi was waiting!

AREA 2 - Vocabulary Learning

Task 1

Read the descriptions and complete the words. The first letter has been given to you.

1 a form of water transport f

2 another word for intelligent c

3 a word that describes a person with no hair b

4 a household chore to remove wrinkles from clothes i

5 another word for “hot” with a positive meaning w

Task 2

Complete the following dialogues (A-E) with words from the boxes below. There is one extra word in each box that you do not need to use.

A. guide book • comic books • novels • fairy tales

Teacher: Good morning class! What’s your favourite kind of book, Jenny?

Jenny: I love 1 like Cinderella or The Ugly Duckling. My best friend Lola prefers 2 . They are so funny and she laughs a lot.

Pedro: I really love 3 . I’ve just read one by Charles Dickens. It was such a great story.

C. park • past • foot • map

Tyra: Excuse me! I need to buy some stamps. How do I get to the post office?

Woman: Well, it’s a bit difficult to explain. Do you have a 1 ?

Tyra: No, I don’t. How far is it?

Woman: It’s about 5 minutes on 2 from here. See that tall building over there? Go 3 it and you’ll see the post office.

D. windy • cold • cloudy • sunny

Benny: I don’t like 1 days when you can’t see the sun. I prefer 2 days. The season I love the most is the summer. You can wear shorts and T-shirts and play outside.

Fran: What about going to the beach tomorrow?

Benny: It’s still too 3 to have a swim but we can windsurf. And then we can have a picnic on the beach!

take out the rubbish • clear the table • cook dinner • make my bed

Danielle: Do you have to help in the house, Jack?

Jack: Oh yes! My parents like me to do some housework.

Danielle: I only have to 1 and tidy my room. Nothing in the rest of the house. What do you have to do?

Fanny: After meals I have to 2 . I also have to 3 because we have the bins in the garden. It’s not much. I should do more.

E. slim • look • friendly • curly

Laura: Hi Lydia! I heard there’s a new student in your class.

Lydia: Yes, his name’s Patrick and he’s from Northern Ireland.

Laura: Is he? What does he 1 like?

Lydia: He’s tall and 2 . He‘s got short, 3 hair and he wears glasses.

Learning Loss Test AREA 3 - Listening Comprehension

Task 1

Audio Tracks

Listen to two students, Lilith and Mark, talking about Lady Gaga. Answer questions (1-5) with one word or number.

1. Lady Gaga was born in New York in

2. Her stage name comes from a song by .

3. Two of her songs are Paparazzi and Poker .

4. She has in some films.

5. She owns four .

Task 2

Read the text about Alissa’s trip to Dublin. Then listen and underline the information you hear that is different. There are five differences.

Alissa’s trip to Dublin

I’m Alissa! I’m 14 years old! I’m going on a school trip to Dublin next week for a few days –I can’t wait. On Tuesday we’re going by bus from my town, Cork, and the journey will take about two and half hours. We’re going to have a brilliant time. We’re staying at a youth hostel in the centre, so that should be fun. In the afternoon we’re going to see the Famine Sculpture. It’s a collection of sculptures of people walking on the waterfront. Many Irish people moved from Ireland to America in the 1840s because they had nothing to eat.

On Wednesday morning we’re visiting Dublin Zoo where there are lots of amazing animals. Last week, a baby white rhinoceros was born. We can’t wait to see him. On Thursday, we’re seeing a very old building, Dublin Castle, and we’re spending Friday at a school in Dublin to make friends with the students there and see what they study at school. Finally, on Saturday, we have a free day. Hooray! My friends and I are going shopping. We’re leaving on Saturday evening after dinner at about 8 pm, so we should get home very late that night.

Task 1

A. Complete the sentences with the correct option (A, B or C).

1 There isn’t water left in the bottle.

A. much

B. many

2 There are tomatoes in the garden, we can eat those.

A. a few

B. a little

3 We haven’t got salt for the pasta.

A. some

4 Would you like biscuit?

A. some

5 potatoes do you want?

A. How many

B. a

B. How much

C. some

C. much

C. any

C. a little

C. A few

B. Complete the sentences with the simple past of the verbs in brackets.

1 Jason (go) to South Africa last summer.

2 The weather (be) quite sunny last May.

3 The students (study) really hard last year.

4 Where (you / stay) when you (be) on holiday?

5 “ (you / have) an English lesson yesterday?” “Yes, we (do).”

Task 2

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives in brackets.

1 Luisa is (small) than Mary.

2 Henry is the (amusing) person I know.

3 This film is (funny) than his last film.

4 Italian pizza is the (good) in the world.

5 Horror films are (frightening) than science fiction films.

B. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct alternative.

1 We mustn’t / don’t have to get up early, we’re on holiday.

2 Jane could / can read when she was only four years old.

3 You should / shouldn’t go to the dentist if you have a toothache.

4 The children must / can wear a uniform to school. It’s a rule.

5 Dad, shall / can I go to Mark’s house at the weekend, please?

Learning Loss Test AREA 5 - Writing

Task 1

Write a letter to a singer or a band you like using the notes. Write 80-100 words.

• Introduce yourself (name, age, school, subjects you like, hobbies…)

• Say why you like the singer or band.

• Say what your dreams are for the future.

Dear ,

I’m writing to you because I really believe that you and your band are great! My name is , I’m

Task 2

Write an email to a foreign student who is going to spend some time with your family. Write 80-100 words.

• Introduce yourself and describe your family.

• Give directions to get to your house from the nearest train station.

Dear ,

My name is and you’re staying with my family next week. I live in

Reading Comprehension

Task 1 | Short answer questions (one to four words)

A pub in Bath

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Read the text about a pub in Bath. Answer the questions (1-5). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi leggere un breve testo (in genere un invito, una scheda, un avviso) e alcune domande di comprensione, cui dovrai rispondere usando da una a quattro parole per ciascuna risposta. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande per capire quali informazioni cercare nel testo, e individua le parole chiave.

2) Leggi ora il testo con attenzione e cerca di individuare la frase o il paragrafo in cui si trova la risposta a ciascuna domanda.

3) Se non sai rispondere a una domanda, non preoccuparti! Passa a quella successiva e, solo alla fine, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Verifica di non aver fatto errori di ortografia nelle risposte che hai fornito.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, verifica che le risposte fornite siano corrette.

Cerca di svolgere questo esercizio in non più di 7 minuti.

King William is just fifteen minutes’ walk from Bath Abbey, and a destination for lovers of great food and proper pubs Independently owned for over 10 years, it’s a good idea to book, as this cosy little Georgian eatery is a favourite place to eat for locals and visitors alike

s Opening Times s

Monday to Thursday 12pm – 3pm and 5pm – 11.30pm

Friday 12pm – 3pm and 5pm – 12am

Saturday 12pm – 12am

Sunday 12pm – 10.30pm

0 What is the name of the pub?

1. How far is the pub from Bath Abbey?

2. Who goes to the pub? (Give one answer)

3. What time does the pub close on Tuesday evening?

4. What time does the pub open for lunch?

5. When is the pub open all afternoon? (Give one answer)

King William

Quesiti ufficiali

Task 2 | Short answer questions (one to four words)

Birthday Invitation

Read the invitation card. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

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1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande per capire quali informazioni cercare nel testo, e individua le parole chiave.

2) Leggi ora il testo con attenzione e cerca di individuare la frase o il paragrafo in cui si trova la risposta a ciascuna domanda.

3) Se non sai rispondere a una domanda, non preoccuparti! Passa a quella successiva e, solo alla fine, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Verifica di non aver fatto errori di ortografia nelle risposte che hai fornito.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, verifica che le risposte fornite siano corrette.

Cerca di svolgere questo esercizio in non più di 7 minuti.

0 Who is having a birthday party?

1. How old will the boy be on his birthday?

2. Who is the invitation for?

3. What kind of birthday party is it?

4. When is the party?

5. When does the party start?

6. Where is the party?

Task 3 | Matching opinions with sentences

What our visitors think

Read some visitors’ opinions (1-5) about York Castle Museum and match them with the sentences (A-G). There is one sentence you do not need. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi abbinare delle opinioni a una serie di brevi frasi che ne riassumono il significato. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le opinioni riportate.

2) Leggi ora le frasi e, prima di abbinarle alle opinioni, sottolinea le parole chiave.

3) Leggi un’altra volta le opinioni e, per ciascuna di esse, cerca di individuare la frase che ne riassume meglio il significato.

4) Se un abbinamento non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa agli abbinamenti successivi e, solo alla fine, ritorna sull’abbinamento lasciato in sospeso.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi gli abbinamenti che hai fatto, assicurandoti che siano corretti.

Cerca di svolgere questo esercizio in non più di 6 minuti.

“… a really interesting trip back in time.”

A. Lehmann – Bremen, Germany

“ … beautiful city, wonderful museum, great value.”

Mr & Mrs Ishikawa – California, USA

“ … the kids really enjoyed the toy collection.”

Mrs C. Hall – West Yorkshire, England

“ … best museum we have ever visited, very good value.”

The Biggin family – Norwich, England

“ … so much to see, we’ll definitely come back.”

Mr P. Stephens – Gloucester, England

“ … we didn’t want to leave, had a great visit.”

Z. Howes Bundoora, Australia

A. They have never seen a better museum.

B. They enjoyed the museum and the city.

C. They visited the museum with their children.

D. They didn’t have to pay for their tickets.

E. They liked the historical things in the museum.

F. They wanted to stay at the museum.

G. They want to visit the museum again.

Task 4 | Four-option multiple choice

Fun Facts for Kids about Hippos

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Read the text about hippos. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5. Put a cross (8) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi leggere un testo (un breve racconto, un articolo di giornale o di una rivista) e rispondere ad alcune domande a scelta multipla, scegliendo l’opzione giusta tra le quattro proposte. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande di comprensione proposte, e individua le parole chiave presenti in ciascuna di esse.

2) Leggi ora il testo velocemente, cercando di coglierne il significato generale.

3) Leggi il testo una seconda volta. Questa volta, però, fai una lettura attenta e puntuale, volta a cogliere i punti principali della narrazione, invece del significato generale.

Fun Facts for Kids about Hippos

4) Sottolinea le parole chiave del brano e cerca di capire in quale frase o paragrafo sono contenute le risposte alle domande di comprensione.

Read the text about hippos. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5. Put a cross () in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

5) Se hai un dubbio sulla risposta a una domanda, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo alla fine, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

6) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

The first one (0) is an example.

Cerca di svolgere questo esercizio in non più di 8 minuti.

Where are hippos born? A hippo baby (called a “calf”) is born on land or in water. It is protected by the mother, not only from crocodiles and lions but from hippo bulls that may try to attack them in the water.

What do hippos love? Hippos love water and they spend most of the day in it to stay cool. The hippo can even breathe, see, and hear while its body is under water because its nose, ears, and eyes are on the top of its head.

Do hippos swim better than people? Yes, they are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for five minutes. Hippos can walk under water along the bottoms of rivers and lakes.

Hungry hippos

Hippos are vegetarians. At night, they come out of the water and feed off the grass.

Are hippos dangerous?

Although hippos are vegetarians, they are still one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Once on land, hippos can run very fast, much faster than people normally can. When a hippo yawns it is not tired but shows its teeth to frighten other animals.

0. A calf is

always born on land.

yawning

hippo

0 A calf is:

A. always born on land.

B. always born in water.

C. born on land or in water.

D. never born on land.

1. The mother protects the calf:

A. from hippo bulls.

B. only from crocodiles.

C. from other hippo mothers.

D. only from lions.

2. Hippos stay in the water:

A. when they are tired.

B. to keep themselves warm.

C. to keep themselves cool.

D. when they are hungry.

3. A hippo can see and hear when its body is under water because its:

A. eyes and ears are under water.

B. nose is on the top of its head.

C. nose and ears are under water.

D. eyes and ears are on the top of its head.

4. Under water a hippo can:

A. hold its breath for 10 minutes.

B. move along the bottom.

C. run very fast.

D. hear better than on land.

5. When a hippo opens its mouth it:

A. is tired of swimming.

B. wants to be really friendly.

C. is bored of eating grass.

D. wants to scare other animals.

Task 5 | True / False / Not given questions

The Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge

Read the text about a museum. Are the sentences (1-6) true, false or not given? Tick the correct option. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi leggere un testo non continuo (associato, ad esempio, a una tabella, un grafico o un’immagine) e rispondere a una serie di domande di comprensione a scelta multipla con tre possibili opzioni: devi decidere se, alla luce del testo che hai letto, le affermazioni sono vere (True), false (False) oppure non vi sono informazioni sufficienti per rispondere alla domanda (Not given). Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Dopo aver letto le domande che fanno seguito al testo, individua le parole chiave presenti in ciascuna di esse.

2) Leggi velocemente il testo assieme alla relativa tabella (o grafico) associata, per coglierne il senso generale.

3) Leggi ora un’altra volta il testo e la relativa tabella (o grafico) associata. Questa volta, però, fai una lettura attenta e puntuale, volta a cogliere i punti principali della narrazione, invece del significato generale.

4) Individua le parole chiave del brano, e cerca di capire in quale paragrafo del testo (o in che parte della tabella o del grafico) sono contenute le risposte alle domande di comprensione.

5) Se hai un dubbio sulla risposta a una domanda, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo alla fine, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

6) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Cerca di svolgere questo esercizio in non più di 9 minuti.

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 12:00 - 17:00

CLOSED: Mondays, Good Friday, 24-26 & 31 December and 1 January

Free Admission to the Museum's collections and to exhibitions. Visitors' donations help keep the galleries open and are much appreciated.

The length of an average visit is approximately 2 to 3 hours, during which time it is possible to see a wide range of objects in the collection.

Shop and Café

Courtyard Café

Located in the covered courtyard area of the museum near the Courtyard Entrance and serves an all-day menu including morning coffee, afternoon tea, sandwiches and light lunches. lt is a pleasant location to meet friends or take a break whilst visiting the museum. The café opens when the museum opens and closes 30 minutes before museum closing time.

Shop

Located in the courtyard area and offers a wide range of books, cards, notecard packs, giftwrap and other merchandise inspired by the Fitzwilliam collections, together with exciting and original gifts for adults and children. The shop opens when the museum opens and closes 15 minutes before museum closing time.

A selection of merchandise from the shop is available for purchase online at the Fitzwilliam Museum Shop.

0 The museum is open seven days a week.

1. You can enter the museum without buying a ticket.

2. You can support the museum by credit card.

3. You need a few hours to explore the museum.

4. You can make a lunch reservation at the café.

5. The café and the museum close at the same time.

6. You can buy great presents in the shop.

Task 6 | Multiple Matching (parts of a text to questions)

Eating in London

Read the advertisements about some restaurants in London (A-G) and match them with the sentences (1-5).

Use each text once only.

There is one text that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi indicare quale, tra una serie di brevi testi proposti, contiene la risposta ad alcune domande. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Leggi con attenzione le domande e, prima di abbinarle a ciascuno dei testi, sottolinea le parole chiave contenute in ognuna.

2) Scorri velocemente ciascuno dei brevi testi (A-G) e cerca di fare quanti più abbinamenti possibili con le domande (1-5).

3) Leggi ora nuovamente, con calma e attenzione, ciascuno dei brevi testi (A-G). Ricontrolla che gli abbinamenti che hai già fatto siano corretti e completa gli abbinamenti mancanti.

4) Se hai un dubbio su un abbinamento, non preoccuparti! Passa all’abbinamento successivo e, solo alla fine, ritorna sull’abbinamento lasciato in sospeso.

5) Dopo aver fatto tutti gli abbinamenti e prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi gli abbinamenti che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corretti.

Cerca di svolgere questo esercizio in non più di 7 minuti.

Which restaurant do you choose to

0 order food from home?

1. have your morning meal?

2. eat meat and typical British meals?

3. eat and listen to music?

4. have Italian food?

5. have a different dining experience?

A. Greig’s – One of London’s longest established restaurants and in the heart of Mayfair, Greig’s serves the finest steaks and traditional British food.

B. Izgara – The restaurant is very spacious with a large open kitchen at the front. Grilled meats are cooked over a charcoal grill and served in plentiful portions at a good price.

C. Dans le noir – Dining in the dark... A unique human and sensory experience in town! More than 180,000 guests already loved it in London and Paris!

D. 07 Zero Sette – London’s finest Italian cuisine. Zero Sette is open for lunch and dinner where you can enjoy great food in the typical Italian style.

E. Breads Etcetera Café – Top quality breakfasts and artisanal breads you toast at the table.

F. 606 Club – Award winning jazz club restaurant established for more than 30 years promoting the finest in Jazz, Soul, Latin and R&B music.

G. The Bombay Bicycle Club – Home Delivery. Enjoy London’s finest Indian cuisine in the comfort of your own home or visit one of our neighbourhood restaurants.

Quesiti ufficiali Listening Comprehension

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Task 1 | Short answer questions (one to four words)

A new student

Quesiti ufficiali Audio Tracks

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Listen to a girl answering questions about herself. While listening, answer the questions (1-5). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. The first one (0) is an example.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare con attenzione un breve dialogo per ricavare le informazioni che ti serviranno per rispondere ad alcune domande di comprensione, usando da una a quattro parole per ciascuna risposta. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande proposte e cerca di capire l’argomento generale dell’ascolto.

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di individuare che cosa ti viene chiesto di preciso nelle domande di comprensione e prova a rispondere ad alcune di esse utilizzando da una a quattro parole. Ricorda: le forme contratte (come, ad esempio, isn’t, can’t, ecc.) vengono contate come due parole!

3) Se hai un dubbio sulla risposta a una domanda, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo alla fine, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza delle risposte che hai fornito e per rispondere alle domande mancanti.

5) Rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

0 The new student’s name?

1. Hometown?

2. The girl’s nationality?

3. Nationality of the girl’s mother?

4. Name of one of the brothers? (Give one answer)

5. Age of one of the brothers? (Give one answer)

Katy Brown

Task 2 | Matching names with pictures

Miss Elliot’s students

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Listen to Miss Elliot describing a picture. Write the people’s names in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

Listen to Miss Elliot describing a picture. Write the people’s names in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare la descrizione di un’immagine proposta e scrivere negli appositi spazi i nomi delle persone descritte. Talvolta potresti anche trovare un’immagine con alcuni oggetti e, in questo caso, ti verrà richiesto di scrivere il nome del proprietario di ciascun oggetto nell’apposito spazio. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

You will hear the recording twice.

1) Per prima cosa, osserva con molta attenzione l’immagine proposta: che cosa rappresenta? Quali sono i tratti distintivi di ciascuna delle persone (o degli oggetti) rappresentati?

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di rispondere a qualche domanda. I numeri non sono nell’ordine dell’ascolto.

3) Se hai un dubbio sul nome da scrivere in uno spazio, non preoccuparti! Passa allo spazio successivo e, solo alla fine, ritorna sullo spazio lasciato in sospeso.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza degli abbinamenti che hai già fatto e per fare gli abbinamenti mancanti.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Miss Elliot’s students

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

Miss Elliot

Task 3 | Multiple matching with pictures

Children’s Jobs

Listen to some children talking about how they get some extra money. While listening, match the pictures (A-H) with the children’s names (1-5). Write your answers in the boxes. There are two pictures that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare alcune persone che parlano di sé e abbinare a ciascuna persona l’elemento giusto tra quelli raffigurati. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Osserva con molta attenzione i disegni o le immagini proposte: che cosa rappresentano? Qual è l’argomento trattato? Fai attenzione: ci sono due immagini in più, che non avrai bisogno di utilizzare.

2) Leggi ora i nomi delle persone nella tabella che fa seguito alle immagini, e presta attenzione all’abbinamento svolto (0) per capire come procedere con gli altri abbinamenti.

3) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di fare quanti più abbinamenti possibile.

4) Se un abbinamento non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa agli abbinamenti successivi e, solo durante il secondo ascolto, ritorna sull’abbinamento lasciato in sospeso.

5) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza degli abbinamenti che hai già fatto e per fare gli abbinamenti mancanti.

6) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi gli abbinamenti che hai fatto, assicurandoti che siano corretti.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

G. H.

0 John 1. Mary 2. Paul

Susan 4. Sarah

Lucy

Task 4 | Four-option multiple choice

Pet Discussion

Listen to the conversation between a father and his daughter. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-6. Put a cross (8) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare una conversazione (in cui si parlerà di argomenti di interesse personale e di eventi tipici della quotidianità) fra due persone, per poi rispondere ad alcune domande, scegliendo la risposta esatta tra quattro opzioni possibili. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande per capire meglio l’argomento della conversazione, e individua le parole chiave per ciascuna domanda.

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di rispondere a quante più domande possibile.

3) Se la risposta che hai dato a una domanda non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo durante il secondo ascolto, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza delle risposte alle domande che hai già fornito e per rispondere alle domande mancanti.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

0 In the morning the girl was:

A. at the zoo

B. in a park.

C. at school.

D. in town.

1. The name of the girl´s friend is:

A. Pam.

B. Sam.

C. Ken.

D. Dan.

2. The girl wants to have a:

A. horse.

B. dog.

C. budgie.

D. rabbit.

3. Her friend´s pet has got:

A. two babies.

B. four babies.

C. six babies.

D. eight babies.

4. Their house is too:

A. small.

B. low.

C. high.

D. big.

5. One problem with cats is that they:

A. live too long.

B. eat too much.

C. run after mice.

D. run after dogs.

6. Hamsters:

A. are black.

B. climb trees.

C. need a lot of food.

D. live in a cage.

Task 5 | Multiple Matching (sentence beginnings to their endings)

A season of changes

Listen to someone talking about autumn.

While listening, match the first part of the sentences (1-6) with the second part (A-I). There are two parts that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare un breve monologo e abbinare la prima parte di una serie di frasi con la seconda parte, per ottenere un’unica frase di senso compiuto che sia coerente con quello che hai ascoltato. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Leggi con attenzione le prime metà delle frasi (1-6) e assicurati di capirne il significato. Osserva anche con attenzione l’esempio: è lì per aiutarti!

2) Leggi ora le seconde metà delle frasi (A-I) e cerca di capire, per ciascuna di esse, di quale prima metà sono il migliore completamento.

3) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di abbinare quante più metà frasi possibili.

4) Dopo aver fatto tutti gli abbinamenti, assicurati che le frasi ottenute siano di senso compiuto e grammaticalmente corrette.

5) Durante il secondo ascolto, rileggi di nuovo le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

0 In autumn the weather

1. All living things

2. Squirrels

3. Pumpkins

4. Deer

5. Days

6. Many countries

A. collect food.

B. grow thicker fur.

C. have four seasons.

D. prepare for the cold season.

E. have festivities.

F. change colour.

G. are shorter.

H. are beautiful.

I. becomes different.

Task 6 |

Multiple Matching (questions to their answers)

Interview with an actor

Listen to an actor answering questions about his job. While listening to the actor’s answers (1-6), match them with the interviewer’s questions (A-H). There is one question that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare una breve intervista, di cui però non sentirai le domande poste dall’intervistatore, ma solo le risposte date dall’intervistato. Ti viene quindi richiesto di associare a ciascuna risposta che hai ascoltato la domanda corrispondente. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Leggi con attenzione le domande (1-6). Qual è l’argomento trattato? Fai attenzione: c’è una domanda in più, che non avrai bisogno di utilizzare.

2) Presta attenzione all’abbinamento svolto (0) per capire come procedere con gli altri abbinamenti.

3) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di abbinare quante più domande possibili alle risposte che senti.

4) Se un abbinamento non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa agli abbinamenti successivi e, solo durante il secondo ascolto, ritorna sull’abbinamento lasciato in sospeso.

5) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza degli abbinamenti che hai già fatto e per fare gli abbinamenti mancanti.

6) Rileggi un’ultima volta gli abbinamenti che hai fatto, assicurandoti che siano corretti.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

lnterviewer’s questions

A. Do you get nervous before a play?

B. What play are you working on now?

C. What does your family think of your job?

D. Have you always been the main actor?

E. What kind of plays do you like best?

F. What do you do to relax?

G. Did you always want to be an actor?

H. When did you start acting?

Task 7 | Multiple Matching (sentence beginnings to their endings)

At the station

Listen to some train announcements.

While listening, match the announcements (A-G) with the speakers (1-5). There is one announcement that you do not need.

The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi abbinare una serie di brevi annunci (ferroviari, radiofonici, televisivi etc.) fatti da alcuni speakers a delle frasi che ne riassumono il significato. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le frasi (A-G) e pensa a dove potresti trovarle o ascoltarle: all’aeroporto? In stazione? Durante il telegiornale? Fai attenzione: c’è una breve frase in più, che non avrai bisogno di utilizzare.

2) Individua le parole chiave presenti in ciascuna breve frase.

3) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di abbinare quante più frasi possibili agli speakers che senti.

4) Se un abbinamento non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa agli abbinamenti successivi e, solo alla fine, ritorna sull’abbinamento lasciato in sospeso.

5) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza degli abbinamenti che hai già fatto e per fare gli abbinamenti mancanti.

6) Rileggi un’ultima volta gli abbinamenti che hai fatto, assicurandoti che siano corretti.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

Announcements

A. Cars parked illegally will be taken away.

B. You must go to a different platform to catch the train.

C. Smoking is not permitted inside the station.

D. You must always keep your bags with you.

E. You must show your train ticket when asked.

F. You should ask for help if you see something wrong.

G. You can’t ride your bicycle inside the station.

Task 8 | Four-option multiple choice

A new cinema

Listen to a boy and a girl talking about a new place in town. While listening, tick the correct sentence ending (A, B, C or D) for each of the sentences 1-5. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam

competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare una conversazione fra due persone, per poi rispondere ad alcune domande, scegliendo la risposta esatta tra quattro opzioni possibili. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande per capire meglio l’argomento della conversazione, e individua le parole chiave per ciascuna domanda.

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di rispondere a quante più domande possibile.

3) Se la risposta che hai dato a una domanda non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo durante il secondo ascolto, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza delle risposte alle domande che hai già fornito e per rispondere alle domande mancanti.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

0 The new cinema is close to the:

A. Odeon.

B. town centre.

C. swimming pool.

D. shopping area.

1. Robert really liked the:

A. screen.

B. sound.

C. film.

D. building.

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2. The cheapest films are:

A. before 5 o’clock.

B. after 5 o’clock

C. before 7 o’clock.

D. after 7 o’clock.

3. The ticket at the cinema costs:

A. € 6.50

B. € 7.50

C. € 8.50

D. € 9.50

4. They decide to go to the cinema on:

A. Monday.

B. Tuesday.

C. Wednesday.

D. Thursday.

5. They agree to get there:

A. on foot.

B. by car.

C. by bike.

D. by bus.

Task 9 | Four-option multiple choice

Plans for the day

Listen to two children talking about their plans for the day. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5. Put a cross (8) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

Plans for the day

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare un dialogo fra due persone per poi rispondere a una serie di domande, scegliendo l’immagine corretta tra le quattro proposte. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

Plans for the day

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande per capire l’argomento della conversazione, e osserva con attenzione ciascuna delle quattro immagini proposte.

Listen to two children talking about their plans for the day. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5. Put a cross () in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di rispondere a quante più domande possibile.

3) Se la risposta che hai dato a una domanda non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo durante il secondo ascolto, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza delle risposte alle domande che hai già fornito e per rispondere alle domande mancanti.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

0 Who is answering the phone?

1. Where do they want to go?

2. How do they want to get there?

1. Where do they want to go?

2. How do they want to get there?

When will they meet?

3. When will they meet?

When will they meet?

3. When will they meet?

4. What will the girl bring with her?

5. What should the girl not forget?

Task 10 | Matching

City News

Listen to the city news items. While listening, choose the headline (A-H) for each news item (1-5). Write your answers in the boxes. There are two headlines that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

City News

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare una conversazione (più lunga e informale della precedente) in cui si parlerà di argomenti di interesse personale e di eventi tipici della quotidianità, per poi abbinare azioni o oggetti alle persone appropriate. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi i nomi degli elementi da abbinare, per capire l’argomento principale della conversazione. Fai attenzione: ci sono due elementi in più, che non avrai bisogno di utilizzare.

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di fare quanti più abbinamenti possibile.

3) Se un abbinamento non ti convince, non preoccuparti! Passa agli abbinamenti successivi e, solo durante il secondo ascolto, ritorna sull’abbinamento lasciato in sospeso.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza degli abbinamenti che hai già fatto e per fare gli abbinamenti mancanti.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

5) Prima di passare all’esercizio successivo, rileggi gli abbinamenti che hai fatto, assicurandoti che siano corretti.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

Task 11 | Short answer questions (one

to four words)

Holidays

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Listen to a girl talking about her holidays. While listening answer the questions below. Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Exam competences

In questo esercizio devi ascoltare con attenzione un monologo o un dialogo per ricavare le informazioni che ti serviranno per rispondere ad alcune domande di comprensione, usando da una a quattro parole per ciascuna risposta. Per risolvere questo esercizio, segui questi semplici passaggi:

1) Per prima cosa, leggi le domande proposte e cerca di capire l’argomento dell’ascolto.

2) Durante il primo ascolto, cerca di individuare che cosa ti viene chiesto di preciso nelle domande di comprensione e di rispondere ad alcune di esse.

3) Se hai un dubbio sulla risposta a una domanda, non preoccuparti! Passa alla domanda successiva e, solo alla fine, ritorna sulla domanda lasciata in sospeso.

4) Sfrutta il secondo ascolto per verificare la correttezza delle risposte che hai fornito e per rispondere alle domande lasciate in sospeso.

5) Rileggi le risposte che hai dato, assicurandoti che siano corrette.

Non occorre fare attenzione al tempo, perché durante l’ascolto ti verranno date tutte le istruzioni per svolgere in tempo l’esercizio.

0 When did the girl go on holiday?

1. Who went with her and her parents?

2. How did the family get to Austria?

3. How long did the journey take?

4. What was the weather like? (Give two answers)

5. What sport did the girl do?

Section 1 - Reading Comprehension

Test 1

Task 1 | Short answer questions (one to four words)

Read the advertising card for a beach clean-up event. Answer the questions (1-7). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

Let’s keep our beaches clean

Come and join us for a beach clean-up event next Saturday!

Starts: 10am Finishes: 4pm

2. Look for a word that means the same as ‘begin’.

Bring your friends and family to participate in this important event!

Let’s make the beach clean and safe!

We will provide all necessary cleaning tools and equipment. This includes rubbish bags.

4. Find the adjective used to describe shoes and clothes.

6. Only one type of food is mentioned.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and safety gloves, and don’t forget to bring sunscreen.

0 What are they going to clean up?

1. Who can take part in the event with you?

2. What time does it begin?

3. What does the equipment include?

4. What type of clothes and shoes should be worn?

5. What protection do people need for their hands?

6. What food is available for free?

7. What will happen at 1 pm?

Free lunch: sandwiches and soft drinks! We’ll have a break or lunch at 1pm

Let’s make a difference together and protect our environment!

The beach

Task 2 | Matching opinions with sentences

Read some opinions (8-12) on a famous novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and match them with the sentences (A-G). There is one sentence you do not need. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

9. Jokes make you laugh because they are f…….. !

11. From when are ‘historical references’? The future or the past?

12. Find a word that means something has a ‘high price’.

10.

11.

12.

“… very complex plot in the form of a great and entertaining thriller.”

Sally Sunderland – UK

“… very well-written first novel enriched by the author’s fantastic imagination.”

Sarah Gray – Germany

“… this is a story full of surprises and jokes!”

Dolores Depées – Portugal

“… I would recommend this to anyone who really likes imaginative stories.”

Beatrice White – Ireland

“… a really interesting trip back in time thanks to the detailed historical references.”

Simon Dubois – France

“… fabulous novel, but the price of the book was quite high.”

Francisca Ungaros – Spain

A. The plot is very complicated.

B. The story is funny and entertaining.

C. The book’s location was amazing.

D. There are precise references to the past.

E. The best choice for lovers of fantasy.

F. The book was expensive.

G. The author’s imagination was fantastic.

Task 3 | Reordering sentences

Read the instructions (A-H) to change the wallpaper of a mobile phone, then put them in the right order (13-18). There is one instruction you do not need.

The first one (0) is an example.

13. Look for two words that are also in the 0 answer.

14. Find some more words that are repeated from the option you chose for 13.

15. Before you choose something from a group, what do you have to do?

A. Look at the different types of wallpapers.

B. Scroll down the personal settings until you reach the Display item.

C. Select the one you want to set as wallpaper.

D. Click on Display and then search for Wallpaper.

E. From the Main Menu, choose Personal Settings.

F. Press the Home screen until the Main Menu appears.

G. Insert the SIM card.

H. Touch the Save button to confirm your selection.

Task 4 | Gap-fill (with pool)

Read the text about Sudoku. Match the missing parts in the box with the gaps (19-27). There is one part that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.

22.

Sudoku

Remember that a verb often follows to. Look at the options that start with a verb. But should it be the infinitive or the -ing form?

24. The word by comes before the gap. Look for an option that contains a word that describes ‘how’ you do something.

26. There are two options that can fit here, but only one makes sense in the sentence.

competitions and championships one possible solution looking very carefully all the empty already have some number puzzle game be very difficult can decide where use logic to problem-solving skills be really fun

number puzzle game

Sudoku is a popular (0) that challenges your brain and tests your (19) . The game is one big square made up of 81 small squares called a grid. Some of the squares (20) numbers in them. To play, you have to try to fill (21) squares with numbers from 1 to 9, without repeating any numbers in each row, column, or cell of nine squares. To be successful, you need to (22) decide what the missing numbers are, and complete the grid. There is only (23) for each Sudoku puzzle. You can only solve Sudoku by (24) at the other numbers in the grid. Look for rows, columns, and cells that are missing certain numbers, then you (25) those missing numbers should go. It takes practice, but once you understand how it works, Sudoku can (26) to solve. Sudoku first became popular in Japan in the late 1980s, and then it became famous all over the world during the 2000s. Today, Sudoku puzzles appear in newspapers, magazines, and online. There are even Sudoku (27) for the world’s best players. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Sudoku is a great way to exercise your brain and play a game at the same time.

Task 5 | Matching sentences with notices

Match the notices (A-E) with the sentences (28-33). You can use a notice more than once. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

29. Can you see a notice with names of people?

31. Look for a number that is not a time, a date or a price.

33. What are invitations often for?

CUSTOMER’S NOTE:

Store will not open until 10 a.m. on Thursday because of staff training

A Library card

You can borrow up to 6 items (books, magazines or toys) with your library card. You can apply for a new card every day from 3 to 5 p.m. It’s free of charge.

Mason,

Have a fantastic holiday!

When you get back give me a ring from the airport and I’ll come and pick you up. Dad

DI’m having a costume party on Saturday the 5th of February. I know you are travelling home from holiday on that day, but come anyway – it doesn’t matter when. It won’t finish till late.

TAKE A HALF-DAY GUIDED TOUR TO WATCH OUR ANIMAL KEEPERS AT WORK: £12.00 SUPPORT

0 This notice is for library members.

28. This notice says that the shop will open later than normal.

29. This notice is from a father to his son.

30. This notice asks for financial help.

31. This notice says the number of items a person can choose.

32. This notice contains the price of a ticket.

33. This notice contains an invitation.

From: Fran To: Colin

Task 6 | Four-option multiple choice

Read the text about the skills you need for the future. For questions 34-39 choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (8) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

34.

WORK/UNIVERSITY CAREER PATH

Look for the part of the text that talks about what technology is changing. Which example shows the biggest impact? Think about how people’s lives are different now.

35. Go to the part of the text that talks about changes in the world. Which sentence explains the reason for new jobs?

38. One paragraph explains how teachers help young people prepare for the future. Find it and read what teachers do – the correct option will match this.

Getting future ready!

The changing world of work

Nowadays, many young people are getting ready for jobs that do not exist yet. Technology is changing our lives; the way we communicate and interact, and how we access information, but one of the biggest changes is in the world of work. In fact, in the future, some jobs will disappear, and new jobs will appear. However, this is not a new phenomenon. Jobs have always changed based on other changes in the world.

More than just technology

Many young people think the most important thing is knowing how to use technology, but that’s not the only thing. These rapid changes mean that young people must develop personal skills to be ready for the future. It is important to learn how to think, solve problems and work with other people. These are called ‘soft skills’. Soft skills are very important because they can help in any job, even if the job changes.

How to prepare for the future

So, how can people prepare for jobs that don’t exist yet? First of all, teachers can help them. They can teach students how to think critically and how to be creative. Young people can also try different activities like coding, designing and teamwork. This will help them learn skills that can be used in many kinds of work.

The importance of lifelong learning

Nobody knows exactly what future jobs will be like, but what we do know is that young people need to be ready to learn all through their lives. This is called “lifelong learning.” It helps people do well in a rapidly-changing world.

34. What area of life is most affected by technology?

A. The way we get the news.

B. How we socialise.

C. The way we communicate.

D. The jobs that we do.

35. New jobs appear because:

A. people change them often.

B. old jobs are boring.

C. there are changes in the world.

D. young people want online jobs.

36. How can young people prepare for the future?

A. Develop a variety of soft skills.

B. Choose one skill and learn it very well.

C. Study traditional school subjects.

D. Focus only on using new technology.

37. Why are soft skills important?

A. They are only useful for jobs in technology.

B. They are helpful in any type of job.

C. They are needed to create new jobs.

D. They are new skills.

38. Teachers help students prepare for the future by:

A. helping them to think better.

B. helping them to choose which job to do.

C. encouraging them to use more digital tools.

D. giving them a list of future careers.

39. What is lifelong learning?

A. Learning one subject for your whole life.

B. Continuing to learn new things.

C. Changing jobs many times.

D. Learning at the start of your career.

Task 7 | True / False / Not given questions

Read the text about rainforests. Are the sentences 40-45 True, False or Not given? Put a cross (8) in the correct box.

The first one (0) is an example.

Rainforests

Rainforests play a very important role in helping our planet. One of the most important things that rainforests do is remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store carbon in their leaves, trunks, and roots. This process helps to fight climate change by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. When people cut down rainforests and burn the wood in their homes, it releases all the carbon into the atmosphere again. Rainforests are also home to a large number of different plants and animals that don’t live in other places on Earth. This is called biodiversity. It helps keep ecosystems healthy and provides resources for humans, such as ideas for new medicines. Rainforests also help protect the Earth’s climate by putting water into the air. This helps to balance rainfall and stops erosion. Erosion is when the top level of earth in other places gets dry and blows away on the wind and creates desert. Stopping erosion keeps water in the ground and reduces other natural disasters like floods and landslides. Another reason why rainforests are vital for the survival of all living beings is that they produce nearly 25% of the world’s oxygen. When the trees remove carbon dioxide from the air, they store the carbon and release oxygen.

40. What words are mentioned for the different parts of a tree?

42. These plants and animals don’t live anywhere else, but there is a large number of them.

44. Look for the words ‘creates desert’ in the text.

0 There are rainforests on every continent.

40. Trees only store carbon in their leaves and trunks.

41. Some people burn wood from rainforests in their houses.

42. Biodiversity means not many types of plants and animals.

43. Nearly all the ideas for medicines come from rainforests.

44. Erosion dries the land and creates deserts.

45. Rainforests make almost a quarter of oxygen in the world.

Test 1 Section 2 - Listening Comprehension

Task 1 | Matching names with pictures

Listen to Emma describing a picture. Write the people’s names in the boxes (1-5). The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

1. This is not a parent but also not a child!

3. Listen for the name of Emma’s father.

4. This is the brother who is in front of the father, not behind.

Emma

Test 1 Audio Tracks

A1 Task 2 | Multiple matching with pictures

Listen to some children talking about the sports they do. While listening, match the pictures (A-H) with the children’s names (6-10). Write your answers in the boxes. There are two pictures that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

7. Sam does a lot of sports, but he is only good at one.

8. What sport does Jack use a racket to play?

9. Laura doesn’t only do her sport on holidays at the beach.

0 Fred 6. Jenny 7. Sam 8. Jack 9. Laura 10. Ted B

Task 3 | Four-option multiple choice

Listen to the conversation between two friends about a new cinema. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for sentences 11-15. Put a cross (8) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

The cinema is

11. The cinema opened

12. The boy mentions 3 types of films, but only one is ‘the first’.

13. How much did the boy pay with a discount?

15. When does it open at weekends? Not Monday to Friday.

A. behind the hospital.

B. next to the park.

C. opposite the school.

D. next to the hospital. 8

A. four weeks ago. B. three weeks ago.

C. two weeks ago.

D. five weeks ago.

12. The first film the boy saw was A. a horror film.

B. a funny comedy.

C. a science fiction film.

D. a romantic film.

13. Yesterday the boy paid A. £10.50.

B. £7.50.

C. £6.

D. £8.

14. The speakers are going to the cinema together on A. Sunday. B. Saturday.

C. Friday.

D. Wednesday.

15. On Saturday and Sunday, the cinema opens at A. 7 p.m.

B. 7.30 p.m.

C. 8 p.m.

D. 6.30 p.m.

Task 4 | Four-option multiple choice

Listen to a boy and a girl talking about having a meal out. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 16-20. Put a cross (8) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0 What restaurant will they go to?

16. The last few numbers in each phone number are the ones that are different.

18. The girl suggests a later time than the boy.

20. The boy and girl are meeting on the bus, but meeting the others in another place.

16. What is the phone number for the restaurant?

What day will they eat out together?

18. What time will the boy book the table at the restaurant for?

19. What will they do after the meal?

20. Where are they going to meet the rest of their friends?

Task 5 | Headline matching

Listen to an announcement at a high school. While listening, choose the headline (A-I) for each announcement (21-25). Write your answers in the boxes. There are three headlines that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

21. What does the speaker say the staff complain about?

23. Listen for who the extra classes are for.

25. You will hear the words ‘prom party’ and ‘ball’. Find a similar word in the options.

Headline

A. Date announced for the school dance.

B. A place to do exercise and sport.

C. Supporting the school team.

D. A strange way of moving.

E. Some students don’t have to attend all classes.

F. Keep classrooms tidy.

G. A new place for drama and music!

H. Prepare for loud noises in this area!

I. Opportunities for students in difficulty.

Task 6 | Multiple matching (sentence beginnings to their endings)

Listen to someone talking about hunger. While listening, match the first part of the sentences (26-30) with the second part (A-I). There are three parts that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Hunger around the world

0 The world population

26. One in ten people

27. 700 million people are

28. “The hungry season” is when

29. War in a country

30. Changes in weather can

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Ho trovato la prova:

Total

AGENDA 2030

26. Listen for the percentage number.

28. The speaker says ‘food runs out’. Find an option that means the same.

30. Listen for when the speaker mentions ‘crops’. A crop is food growing in the field.

A. are farmers.

B. do not have enough to eat.

C. is 7.5 billion.

D. means food production stops.

E. buy more food.

F. are in Africa.

G. stop food growing.

H. there is no food from last year.

I. too poor to buy food.

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