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KCBT Placement Test

This test is used as a guide to determine your English proficiency level for entry into the PTE test preparation course (ELICOS) or Vocational Courses (VET qualifications) offered by the college.

There are three (3) Sections to complete, please attempt all sections to the best of your ability. Once your test has been received by the College, the College will aim to issue your results within 48 hours.

TEST INSTRUCTIONS:

The total test time allocated is: 1 hour and 45 minutes

DO NOT use a dictionary, electronic device or mobile device to assist you with your answers as this is not a pass or fail test and accurate results are required to determine your current English language proficiency level.

Welcome to your KCBT Proficiency Test

Name

Course Applying for:

Education Agency (if applicable):

Requested commencement date:

Section 1A : Vocabulary - Time allocated 15 minutes

Questions 1 - 8:

Task: Sentence completion – Multiple choice. Choose a, b or c to fill in the gap with the correct missing word(s) in the question or the answer below:

1. Question: Are there any eggs in the recipe?
Answer: Yes, _______

a. there are

b. they are

c. there is

None

2. Question: Do you have pets?
Answer: Yes, I do. I have ______ cat.

a. an

b. a

c. the

None

3. Question: Do you speak any French?
Answer: No, not ______ .

a. a few

b. a little

c. much

None

4. Question: I’d like to ask a question
Answer: I’m sorry, there’s ____ time for questions.

a. any

b. few

c. no

None

5. Question: What does your father do for work?
Answer: He’s ____ architect.

a. a

b. an

c. the

None

6. Question: Do you have _____ friends here?
Answer: Yes, I do.

a. a lot of

b. a lot

c. much

None

7. Question: Where’s _____ train station?
Answer: It’s in the next block.

a. the

b. an

c. a

None

8. Question: Do you have any homework to complete?
Answer: Yes, _____.

a. a lot

b. a lot of

c. many

None

Section 1B : Vocabulary – Time allocated 15 minutes

Questions 9 – 20 :

Task: Complete the following conversation with one word from the box below. Please note each word in the box is only used once to fill in the missing word in the sentence:

some	much	a	how much	a lot of	there is
how many	there are	a little	the	anything	enough

Conversation transcript:

John: I’m going to the supermarket. Do you want ?

Karen: Hmm. I don’t think we need . Let me look in refrigerator.

We only have milk left. So please get carton of milk.

John: OK. bread do we have? Is there ?

Karen: Yes, enough bread for now.

John: Great, how about fruit? I eat fruit on this new diet.

Karen: three apples and two pears. We may need more fruit. How about some oranges?

John: OK. shall I get?

Section 2A : Grammar/Use of English – Time allocated 15 minutes

Questions 21 - 28 :

Task: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence below.

21. What do you think? __________ tomorrow?

a. Does it rain

b. Is it going to rain

c. Is it raining

None

22. I’m going to leave work early today because ______ a doctor’s appointment.

a. I’ll have

b. I’m having

c. I have

None

23. Don’t worry about your plants. ________ them while you’re gone.

a. I’ll water

b. I’m watering

c. I water

None

24. Use our shampoo for a week and your hair __________ softer.

a. going to feel

b. feels

c. will feel

None

25. My friends are going to go to a movie, but I’m _________.

a. not go

b. not going

c. don’t go

None

26. I’m sorry I made such a mess. ________ do it again.

a. I’m not

b. I won’t

c. I don’t

None

27. We’re hungry. When _______ ready?

a. dinner is

b. dinner going to be

c. will dinner be

None

28. Mr Jackson is 65. ________ retire soon.

a. He probably

b. He’ll probably

c. He’s probably

None

Section 3A : Reading and Writing – Time allocated 20 minutes

Question 29 - 34:

Task: Read the sentences below and complete the second part of the sentence that talks about the result.

Use can, can’t, could or couldn’t and match it with the phrases in the box to complete the sentence.

go for a walk	buy some new toys
pay attention to the teacher	sing opera
do the laundry	go skiing
get to work on time

See example completed below.

It’s a beautiful day. We can go for a walk.

29.There’s a lot of snow in the mountains. We __________________________

30. Jack was very sleepy in class. He __________________________________

31. The children got money for their birthday. They ______________________

32. Brian has a beautiful voice. He ____________________________________

33. The bus came late. I ____________________________________________

34. I don’t have any detergent. I ______________________________________

Section 3B : Reading and Writing – Time allocated 20 minutes

Question 35:

Task : Read the paragraphs below and summarise the text in your own words. Extract the key information andsummarise it in the text box below in 40 words or less.

Scenario: Wendy is going away on a holiday and her friend Jennifer is looking after her apartment while she is away.
Below is the letter for Jennifer from Wendy with instructions.

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you so much for taking care of my apartment this week while I am away. I know we talked about things over the phone, but here are some reminders for you. Would you please feed the cat twice a day? The cat food is on the kitchen counter. Also will you check her water bowl? She drinks a lot of water on hot days.

The plants will probably be okay, but if you could please check them?

Would you do me one more small favour please? I receive lots of mail, so the mailbox can get very full. Would you please empty the mailbox every day? Please leave any mail that comes on the dining room table.

Oh and by the way, I have left some chocolate cake in the fridge, it’s delicious! You are more than welcome to try some.

Thanks again, and I’ll see you next week when I get back home.

Wendy xx

Section 3C : Reading and Writing – Time allocated 20 minutes

Question 36:

Task: Read the academic text below and summarise the text in your own words. Extract the key information and summarise it in the text box below in 40 words or less.

“Travelling can help you experience life in different ways. Traveling is also a good remedy for stress, anxiety and depression as it often improves your mental and physical health. Traveling undoubtedly is the best option for those who believe in leading a healthy life.

Those who travel are less likely prone to health issues as they are more active. The mental benefits of travel often begin well before the trip does. While traveling, most people include increased physical activity which promotes heart health by lowering the blood pressure and even preventing a stroke.

It has been scientifically proven that traveling reduces stress levels. This can help detoxify all your negatives and make you active, both physically and mentally, leaving you feeling healthy and rejuvenated. During your travels, you may also feel encouraged to do things which you never thought you would do. Doing this will not only improve your life but may help you prove to yourself just how amazing you are!”

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