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Download SAMPLE: Reading and Writing Test and more Study Guides, Projects, Research English Literature in PDF only on Docsity! 21 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 SAMPLE: Reading and Writing Test 22 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 Instructions: You are allowed 90 minutes to complete all 4 sections. The first two sections measure your reading comprehension. The third section measures your ability to integrate reading to writing. The fourth section measures your independent writing ability. You should spend 40 minutes on the first two sections and 50 minutes on the last two. COVER SHEET READING AND WRITING TEST Candidate Name: Candidate Number: Center: Date: B1 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST 25 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 Text A The 50/20/30 ruLe There are so many ways to spend money that finding a way to budget may seem impossible. The 50/20/30 rule tries to address this issue by showing you how to allocate your money in the best way possible using percentages: 50% is used for what are essential payments (rent, phone, internet, tuition, food, gas), 20% is for saving and 30% is used for leisure and entertainment purposes. When you are following a budget, you need to first make sure your essentials are covered and then your savings. You should not feel guilty about spending on leisure and entertainment as long as you have already covered the essential payments and your savings. Text B Money sAving Tips Here are some tips that can help you save money on a daily basis. 1. Pay yourself first. This means that a certain part of your paycheck should go to your savings before you have a chance to spend it on something else. 2. Avoid debt. The next time you want to make an expensive purchase, think about how much more you will be paying if you get it on credit. Sometimes it is unavoidable, like for the purchase of a house. In cases like this, make the biggest deposit possible so that you will be able to pay off your debt faster and spend less on interest. 3. Have a plan. It is easier to save money if you have goals and a timeframe. First, set small reasonable goals. Once these have been accomplished, think about bigger ones and monitor your goals on a regular basis. 4. Keep a budget. At the beginning of every month, write out how much you plan to spend and on what. Be sure to record your expenses. Text C Why sAve Money? With so many bills and expenses, it may seem impossible and unrealistic to actually save money. However, even if you start with just a little, over time and with some effort you should be able to improve your financial situation. By saving money you gain peace of mind. Instead of worrying about paying the rent you can focus on more enjoyable experiences for your family and yourself. The more money you have saved, the more freedom you have. If you hate your job, saved money gives you the power and safety to make changes. For example, you can quit your job and look for a new one, but only if you saved money to live off of. Moreover, money can work for you. If you have saved money and invest in the stock market or real estate, you can make money off investments. Section 2 Read the following passages about sustainable living and answer the questions about them. (Q16-25) D WRITE ANSWERS 16-20 ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET. Read statements 16-20. Do the statements agree with the articles? Choose either True, False, or Not Given. T if the statement agrees with the text F the statement does not agree with the text NG if the information in the statement is not given in the text 16. The most common reason to budget is to buy a new house. 17. You should spend a fourth of your income on fun and relaxation. 18. There are some cases where you need to use credit. 19. You can save money by buying things on sale. 20. You are more likely to be relaxed and independent if you have saved money. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST 26 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 The 50/20/30 ruLe » a method to start saving » first pay what is 21 then savings and finally use the rest on fun » no guilt in spending after paying essentials and savings. Money sAving Tips » take some of your money from every paycheck and put it into your 22 before you spend it » there is a higher cost when using 23 » important to make note of what you buy Why sAve Money? » unrealistic—hard to do » with saved money you obtain 24 » Instead of working for money, make profits from 25 E WRITE ANSWERS 21-25 ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET. Complete the summary notes below according to the 3 texts in Section 2. Use a word or phrase of up to 3 words to complete the missing information in the gaps 21-25. Important: You MUST only use words from the text. Example: It is important to have saved money . If you plan to quit your job. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST 27 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 Section 3 Reading to Write Section 3. F WRITE ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET. Write an essay (125- 150 words) on the importance of money. You MUST use information from EACH of the reading texts in Section 2. Important: You MUST not copy complete sentences. You MUST use your own words. • Describe the money saving formula. • Recommend ways to save money. • Explain why you should save money. Prepare an outline of your ideas in the box below before you start writing. Section 4 G WRITE ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET. Write a letter to a friend about a pleasant experience you had on your last vacation (about 125-150 words). • Describe where and when it happened. • Explain why this memory is special. Prepare an outline of your ideas in the box below before you start writing. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST 30 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 Section 4: Answer sheet - Independent writing ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST 31 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST Manual CEFR B1 Answers to Reading Test Section 1 A ANSWERS 1-5. 1. E 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A B ANSWERS 6-10. 6. F 7. T 8. NG 9. T 10. T C ANSWERS 11-15. 11. B 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C Section 2 D ANSWERS 16-20. 16. NG 17. F 18. T 19. NG 20. T E ANSWERS 21-25. 21. essential 22. savings 23. credit 24. peace of mind/freedom/more freedom 25. investments/your investments