English Speaking Board ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL - International All Modes (Entry 3) 500/3646/4 (B1)

Contents of this Paper Section Listening Part One Part Two Number of Questions Weighting for Section

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Reading Part One Part Two

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Use of English Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four

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Writing

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The remaining 20% is for your speaking test. Total time allowed: 2 hours. You should attempt all sections of this paper. The use of dictionaries, notes or any electronic device is not permitted in this examination. Put your answers for Listening, Reading and Use of English on the OPTICAL MARK FORM. USE THE WRITING ANSWER BOOKLET for your answer to the Writing Section. This question paper WILL NOT BE MARKED. DO NOT OPEN THE EXAMINATION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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ESB Entry Three Listening (Part One) You will hear people talking in ten different situations. For questions 1 - 10, choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear each passage TWICE. You have one minute to read the questions for Part One. 1. Why did Jack and his wife NOT go to restaurants very often? A. B. C. They didnt find any that served vegetarian food. The restaurants were very expensive. Transport into town cost a lot.

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What does the woman decide to send to her sister? A. B. C. White lilies. Pink roses. A plant.

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Which English class does Andre decide to join? A. B. C. Monday at 6 pm. Tuesday at 1 pm. Tuesday at 6 pm.

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What does Angela advise Mary to do? A. B. C. Never to speak to Julie again. Shout at Julie in front of her friends. Talk to Julies sister before she talks to Julie.

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Why does Natasha NOT want to work in an office? A. B. C. She doesnt want to sit down all day. She thinks it would be a boring job. She would prefer to go to college.

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What happened at Roberts birthday party last year? A. B. C. Only a few people came to the party. People were noisy and some plants were damaged. Everyone brought some food with them.

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What is Carol going to wear to the festival if the weather is fine? A. B. C. A pair of jeans. A new dress. A pair of trousers.

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What kind of books does Ian read? A. B. C. Detective novels. Science-fiction novels. Historical novels.

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What kind of vehicle does Christine drive? A. B. C. A small car. A fast car. A motorbike.

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What does Alexs friend do? A. B. C. He works for a computer company. He is a college student. He works as an engineer.

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ESB Entry Three Listening (Part Two) Listen to a talk about a young persons new school. For questions 11 - 20, decide whether the sentences below are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). You will hear the recording TWICE. You have one minute to read the questions in Part Two. My New School 11. My new school was smaller than my old one. 12. My new school had nearly 1,000 pupils. 13. Pupils had to wear a uniform at my old school. 14. Teachers were angry if new pupils were late for lessons. 15. Older pupils were often helpful to new pupils. 16. My friend Sophia lived in the same street as me. 17. I used to go swimming with Anita on Saturdays. 18. When I was 14, I won a prize for my science project. 19. My parents gave me a present when I won a prize at school. 20. My art teacher took my class to visit art galleries. True / False True / False True / False True / False True / False True / False True / False True / False True / False True / False

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ESB Entry Three Reading (Part One) You are going to read a text about volcanoes. For paragraphs 21 - 24, match the headings below (A - G) with the paragraphs. There are TWO headings which you do not need. The first heading has been done as an example. Volcanoes Example: G. Volcanoes and the Gods Today, volcanoes are studied by scientists, but in the past, people thought that volcanoes belonged to the gods. Hundreds of years ago, the people living on the island of Vulcano near Sicily believed that the island belonged to the Roman god, Vulcan who made weapons of war for the gods, Jupiter and Mars. On the Polynesian Islands, people believed that when a volcano erupted, it was the angry voice of Pele, the beautiful goddess of volcanoes. 21. Today, people do not believe volcanoes belong to the gods, but sometimes they name volcanoes after important people. Some are named after American presidents. Mount Adams in Washington was named after the second President of the United States, John Adams. Sometimes, volcanoes are given the names of people who were important to the local area. Mount McLoughlin in Oregon, USA, was named after Dr. John McLoughlin. He was an important businessman who created jobs for the local people and wealth for the area. 22. Volcanoes are known for the damage they cause. In Martinique in 1902, when Mont Pele erupted, the town of St. Pierre was completely destroyed and nearly 30,000 of the 65,000 people living there were killed. The town of Armero in Colombia was destroyed and more than 23,000 people were killed during the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in 1985. Volcanoes can cause other natural disasters such as tsunamis. They can also create problems for travellers. In April 2010, some airlines had to cancel flights due to a volcano erupting in Iceland. This meant many people were unable to fly home from their holiday. 23. In spite of this, there are some advantages to living near a volcano. Rock from volcanoes produces very good land for growing food. Some of the best rice-growing 6
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areas of Indonesia are close to volcanoes. Volcanoes also produce new areas of land. The Kilauea Volcano has added nearly 220 hectares to an island in Hawaii. 24. Volcanoes can also make money for local areas. In places where volcanoes no longer erupt, many minerals, such as gold, silver, lead and copper, are found. These are used to make jewellery, building materials and cleaning products. The heat from inside volcanoes can create enough electricity for a city, such as San Francisco in America. Local tourism also benefits from volcanoes. The famous Yellowstone National Park in America has over 3 million visitors every year. Spa baths are sometimes found near volcanic areas, for example in Iceland and New Zealand. These resorts attract many visitors each year.

A B C D E F G

Names of Volcanoes Extinct Volcanoes Problems Caused by Volcanoes Volcanoes and Farming The Structure of Volcanoes Business Opportunities Example: Volcanoes and the Gods

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For questions 25 30, decide whether the sentences below are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F), according to the text.

25. In the past, people thought that volcanoes were gods.

True / False

26. Volcanoes are sometimes named after people who were important to a local area.

True / False

27. Mont Pele killed over half the population of St. Pierre.

True / False

28. Volcanoes can improve land used for growing food.

True / False

29. Gold and silver are usually found in areas where volcanoes still erupt.

True / False

30. Volcanoes can produce lots of electricity.

True / False

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ESB Entry Three Reading (Part Two) You are going to read a text about Childrens Day festivals around the world. For questions 31 35, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Childrens Day Festivals There are many festivals around the world. Some of the most popular are Christmas, Easter and Mothers Day. Many countries have a festival dedicated to children. The International Childrens Day festival is held on June 1st every year. There is also a Universal Childrens Day in November, which is recommended by the United Nations. It is thought that Mexico was the first country to celebrate a day for children in around 1910. This is held on April 30th and around 50 countries join the festivities on this day each year. Many countries have their own special day to honour children, however. In Germany, Childrens Day celebrations were introduced in 1950. In tho se days, Germany was divided into two parts, east and west, and was not a united country. East Germany held the festival on June 1st and West Germany on September 20th. The celebrations were also different. In the east, children received presents and schools held special events. In the west, the festival did not have the same importance. Since the two parts of Germany came together in the 1990s, the festival has been held on the same day and has become more popular. In Japan, Childrens Day is an important festival. In 1948, the government decided to make it a national holiday. It is now a special day held to respect children and their happiness, and is celebrated on May 5th each year. This was originally the date of a festival for boys only. On Childrens Day, families fly flags outside their homes and display dolls of famous Japanese heroes inside. Rice cakes filled with sweet bean paste are usually eaten. There are also many events around the country. For example, in Tokyo, the capital city, the Kids Olympics are held. Both children and adults can take part in races and games. Thailands National Children's Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in January. There are many special activities for children. They can visit zoos and travel on buses without having to pay any money. However, there are other types of events on offer. Many government offices are open to children and their families, including Government House, where children can visit the Prime Minister's office. In Thailand, Childrens Day activities try to make children understand how important they are to their country and the responsibilities they have. These examples all show that although Childrens Day festivals are celebrated in different ways around the world, they all honour children.

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31. The United Nations A. celebrate Childrens Day on the same day as Mexico. B. held the first Childrens Day in 1910. C. celebrate Childrens Day on 1st June. D. support the idea a Childrens Day. 32. In Germany, people in the A. east and west celebrated Childrens Day on the same date. B. east and west gave presents and had special events. C. east thought Childrens Day was very important. D. west began celebrating Childrens Day in the 1990s. 33. Childrens Day in Japan, A. used to be a different kind of festival. B. has sports events only for children. C. is celebrated with flags showing Japanese heroes. D. is only celebrated in Tokyo. 34. On Childrens Day in Thailand, A. children can meet the Prime Minister. B. children always go to the zoo. C. everyone can travel on the buses for free. D. children can see where the Prime Minister works. 35. According to the writer, all Childrens Day festivals A. show respect and honour to children. B. teach children their responsibilities. C. teach children to behave better. D. are very similar around the world.

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ESB Entry Three Use of English (Part One) For questions 36 45, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct word or phrase A, B, C or D. 36. I enjoy ____________ to the gym when I have time. A. to go C. going B. go D. is going 37. This time next week, I ____________ on a beach in Spain. A. am C. was B. would be D. will be 38. I ____________ to the cinema every week before I started college. A. used to go C. have been going B. will go D. am going 39. If you get up late, you ____________ the train to work. A. will have missed C. will miss B. would miss D. will be missing 40. She ____________ lunch before she left the house. A. had eaten C. eats B. has eaten D. is eating 41. I loved that book! It was ____________! A. such interesting C. B. very interested D.

so interested so interesting

42. How ____________ information did the teacher give you? A. much C. some B. many D. any 43. You ____________ dress smartly, but you can if you want to. A. have to C. dont have to B. mustnt D. couldnt 44. I only have ____________ money this week, so I cant buy that dress. A. a bit C. a little B. a few D. a lot 45. The work ____________ in time for the opening of the new school. A. is completed C. has completed B. had completed D. was completed

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ESB Entry Three Use of English (Part Two) For questions 46 - 55, complete sentences below by choosing the correct word or phrase A, B, C or D. 46. Athletes usually run races on a ____________. A. court C. pitch B. track D. ring

47. James is very ____________. He never laughs when anyone tells a joke. A. humorous C. intelligent B. serious D. happy 48. The city is very ____________ and does not have many old buildings. A. modern C. traditional B. ancient D. current 49. I cannot remember what he looked like. Could you ____________ him? A. develop C. explain B. change D. describe 50. I always feel nervous when the plane takes ____________. A. off C. out B. over D. up 51. ____________ person is positive about life. A. A hopeless C. An optimistic B. A pessimistic D. A capable 52. Im going to phone the restaurant to ____________ a table for tonight . A. refund C. require B. reserve D. refuse 53. If you want really good bread, you should go to the local ____________. A. bakers C. grocers B. fishmongers D. butchers 54. A small house in the countryside is called a ____________. A. castle C. caravan B. mansion D. cottage 55. Technology has ____________ many areas of life. A. increased C. improved B. allowed D. decreased

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ESB Entry Three Use of English (Part Three) For questions 56 65, read the following text about chocolate. Decide whether the underlined words or phrases are grammatically correct or incorrect. The first one is done for you as an example. Choose CORRECT (C) or INCORRECT (I). Chocolate Most people love chocolate and more than 93% of the UK population eat it. The first people (0)to make chocolate were the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations of Central America. Cocoa trees (56)grew in the jungle and people would make a drink from the beans to enjoy on special occasions. Cocoa became (57)as important as money and 100 cocoa beans were enough to buy a slave at that time. When the Aztec empire ended, chocolate (58)were brought back to Europe. (59)However, only the very rich could afford to buy it. By the middle of the 17th century, cafes selling chocolate drinks (60)has begun to open in London. There the wealthy met with their friends, drank cups of chocolate and talked about politics. 60. Correct /Incorrect 58. Correct /Incorrect 59. Correct /Incorrect 57. Correct /Incorrect 56. Correct /Incorrect 0. Correct/Incorrect

The product that we now know as chocolate developed in the 19th century in Switzerland. In Britain, at the same time, Joseph Fry and his sons (61)successful developed the first chocolate bar. They added milk to the chocolate, (62)creating the taste that we know today. In addition, the Fry family (63)helped to start many chocolate companies. 63. Correct /Incorrect 61. Correct /Incorrect 62. Correct /Incorrect

Is chocolate good for you? Unfortunately, chocolate is full of fat and sugar and can (64)makes people overweight if they eat too much. On the other hand, eating chocolate also has benefits. Some of the ingredients in chocolate make you feel happy and (65)relaxing and it is likely to remain one of our most popular foods. 65. Correct /Incorrect 64. Correct /Incorrect

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ESB Entry Three Use of English (Part Four) For questions 66 - 70, choose the sentence A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the first sentence. 66. A. B. C. D. 67. A. B. C. D. 68. A. B. C. D. 69. A. B. C. D. 70. A. B. C. D. If he had enough money, he would buy a new television next week. He is going to buy a new television next week. He has enough money to buy a new television. He is thinking about buying a new television. He does not have enough money to buy a television. While I was walking down the road, I saw a car accident. The accident happened when I was walking down the road. The accident happened before I walked down the road. The accident happened after I had walked down the road. I did not see the car accident when I was walking down the road. I am not going to buy any new clothes until I have lost weight. I will buy some new clothes before I lose weight. I am going to buy some new clothes today. I will buy some new clothes after I have lost weight. I have to buy some new clothes because I have lost weight. Students should do their homework every evening. Students must do homework every evening. It is a good idea to do homework every evening. Evenings are not a good time for students to do homework. It is better to do homework in the afternoon. Ill help you as soon as Ive finished washing the dishes. Ill help you immediately. I am not going to help you at all. When Ive finished what Im doing, Ill help you. Can you help me when youve finished washing the dishes?

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ESB Entry Three Writing Choose ONE of the following options. Write between 120 150 words in English. USE THE SEPARATE WRITING ANSWER BOOKLET.

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Write a letter to a friend, telling him/her about your visit to a new city. Write about who you stayed with, the place, the food, what you did there and what you enjoyed about your trip. I couldnt believe it when my dad told me that we had won a million euros in the lottery. We were going to be very very rich! Write a story which begins with the sentence above. Children spend far too much time watching television. Giving examples and reasons, say how far you agree or disagree with this statement.

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