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English Placement Test
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English Placement Test

Cambridge YLE Aligned ยท CEFR Pre-A1 โ†’ B1

For young learners aged 6โ€“12 ยท 4 skills ยท Total 200 points ยท ~90 minutes

Testing ยท Offline
Illustration of a child happily writing at a desk

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This test helps us find the right class level for you. Answer the questions from easy to hard. If you don't know an answer, you can leave it blank and move on.

NEW Flashcards & Vocabulary 30 YLE topics ยท flip cards, quiz, matching game & smart review - learn the words before the test Open โ†’
โฑ Time: 60โ€“90 minutes ยท Short break allowed between sections
๐Ÿ–Š Format: Multiple choice, matching, gap-fill, short writing, listening and read-aloud speaking - all 4 skills in every section
๐Ÿ”Š Mostly offline: Reading, Writing and Listening work with no internet. Speaking uses speech recognition to score your reading, which needs internet (Chrome/Edge/Safari); a recorder is the offline backup.

Test Structure ยท 4 Skills in Every Section

SectionLevelSkills TestedPoints
APre-A1 (Starters)Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking40
BA1 entryReading + Writing + Listening + Speaking40
CA1 high (Movers)Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking40
DA2 (Flyers prep)Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking40
EA2+ (Flyers)Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking40
Total200

Each skill is worth 10 points per section (Reading ยท Writing ยท Listening ยท Speaking), so every skill is scored out of 50 across the whole test.

Instructions

Student Information

A ยท Pre-A1B ยท A1 entryC ยท A1 highD ยท A2E ยท A2+
Section A

Pre-A1 ยท Starters Level

4 skills ยท Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking ยท 40 points ยท ~18 minutes
Test version

Reading (10 points)

Look and choose the correct word

1Which word matches the picture?
a cat
2Which word matches the picture?
an apple
3Which word matches the picture?
a book
4Which word matches the picture?
the sun
5Which word matches the picture?
a dog

Numbers 1โ€“10

6Read and choose. "three" =
7Read and choose. "seven" =

Colours

8The banana is ____
a banana
9The sky is ____
10Grass is ____

Read and tick True or False

11"I have got a cat."
a cat
12"I am happy."
a sad face
13"It's a red ball."
a red ball

Family members

14My father is my ____
15My mother's mother is my ____

Writing (10 points)

16Write your name.

My name is

17Write your age.

I am years old.

18Write one pet or toy you have.

I have got a .

19Copy these words clearly.
hello, book, pen, apple
20What is your favourite colour?

My favourite colour is .

21Complete about your family.

I have got .

22Write one thing you can do.

I can .

23Write one thing you like.

I like .

Listening & Speaking tier:

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section A ยท Meet Tom
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 24โ€“28.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Hello! My name is Tom. I am seven years old. I have got a dog. My dog is brown. My favourite colour is blue. I like apples and I like to play football.

Listen and choose (24โ€“28)

24What is the boy's name?
25How old is he?
26What pet has he got?
27What colour is the dog?
28What does he like to eat?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
29About you (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itHello. My name is Sam. I am seven years old.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
30Look and say (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI like cats and dogs. My favourite colour is green.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section A ยท Advanced ยท At the Toy Shop
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 24โ€“28.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Mai: Look, Nam! I can see four red balls and two blue balls. I like the red balls. Red is my favourite colour. Nam: I like the blue balls. Blue is my favourite colour. Mai: Have you got a pet? Nam: Yes! I have got a dog. My dog is big and brown. He can run and jump. Mai: I have got a cat. My cat is small and white. She can sit on my bed.

Listen and choose (24โ€“28)

24Mai likes the colour there are more of. Which colour does Mai like?
25How many red balls can Mai see?
26One child's pet can say woof. Whose pet is it?
27One pet is white and one pet is brown. Which child has the white pet?
28Nam's pet and Mai's pet are different sizes. Which pet needs a bigger bed?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
29Advanced speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itMy dog is big and brown. It can run and jump. I like my dog.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
30Advanced speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI have got four red balls and two blue balls. Red is my favourite colour.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section A ยท Extreme ยท Mai's toy box
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 24โ€“28.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Hello! I am Mai. Look at my toy box. I have got a red ball and a blue car. I want the cat. Oh! It is not a cat. It is a small brown dog. I like the dog. It can run. My brother has got the cat. He is six. I am eight. Now I want to play with my dog!

Listen and choose (24โ€“28)

24Which sentence is the best for Mai's toy box?
25Mai wants the cat. But what is it?
26Mai thinks she has a cat. Then what is the surprise?
27Mai is six? No. Her brother is six. Who is older?
28What do you think Mai wants to play with now?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
29Extreme speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itThis is my toy box. I have a red ball, a blue car and a small brown dog.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
30Extreme speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI want to play with my brown dog. It can run fast. My cat is white and small.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
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A ยท Pre-A1B ยท A1 entryC ยท A1 highD ยท A2E ยท A2+
Section B

A1 Entry ยท Starters โ†’ Movers

4 skills ยท Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking ยท 40 points ยท ~18 minutes
Test version

Reading (10 points)

Text 1 ยท Meet Lan

Hello! My name is Lan. I am eight years old. I live in Ha Noi with my mum, my dad, and my brother, Minh. Minh is ten. We have got a small cat. Its name is Mimi. Mimi is black and white. I like school. My favourite subject is art. I can draw cats and dogs!

Read and answer

1Lan is ____ years old.
2Lan's brother is ____
3The cat's colours are ____
4Lan's favourite subject is ____
5What can Lan do?

Choose the correct word

6I ____ a student.
7She ____ got blue eyes.
8There ____ two dogs in the park.
9Look! It's ____ today.
the sun
10____ is your name? My name is Tom.

Match questions to answers (11โ€“15)

Choose the best answer for each question from the dropdown.
11. How old are you?
12. Where do you live?
13. What's the weather like?
14. Have you got a pet?
15. What colour is the sun?

Writing (10 points)

16Complete about yourself (5 ร— 1 pt).

My name is

I am years old.

I live in .

I have got .

I like .

17Write about your family (20โ€“25 words, 10 points).
Include: members, names, ages, what you do together.
Words: 0 / target 20โ€“25
Listening & Speaking tier:

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section B ยท Meet Nam
Press Play and listen to Nam. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 18โ€“22.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Hi, I'm Nam. I'm nine years old. I live in Hue with my family. I have got one sister. Her name is Linh. She is six. We have got two cats. Every day, I go to school by bike. My favourite subject is English. After school, I play football with my friends.

Listen and choose (18โ€“22)

18Where does Nam live?
19How old is his sister?
20How many cats has the family got?
21How does Nam go to school?
22What is his favourite subject?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
23My family (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itMy name is Lan. I am nine years old and I live in Hue with my family.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
24I canโ€ฆ (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI go to school by bike every day. My favourite subject is English.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section B ยท Advanced ยท Two Friends After School
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 18โ€“22.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Mai: Hi, Tom! Do you want to play in the park? Tom: I can't now. I'm tired. I want to go home. Mai: Look, I've got two apples and one banana. Take the banana! Tom: Thank you! I like bananas more than apples. Mai: I go home by bus, but my brother Ben goes by bike. His bike is red. Tom: I walk home. My house is next to the school. Mai: Today is Monday. We have got Maths and Art. I like Art best! Tom: Me too! See you tomorrow, Mai.

Listen and choose (18โ€“22)

18Why does Tom want to go home?
19Which fruit does Tom take?
20How does Ben go home?
21Whose house is next to the school?
22What subject do both children like best?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
23Advanced speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI like art because I can draw cats and dogs. After school I play football with my friends.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
24Advanced speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI go to school by bus, but my brother goes by bike. His bike is red and fast.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section B ยท Extreme ยท Mai and Bao at home
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 18โ€“22.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Mai: It's Saturday! I want to go to the park with my brother, Bao. We want to ride our bikes. Bao: But look, Mai. It's raining! Mai: Oh no! We can't ride bikes in the rain. Bao: Let's stay at home and paint. Mai: Good idea! I like painting. I can paint a big blue elephant. Bao: And I can paint our cat. Our cat is sleeping on my bed now. Mai: Painting is fun. Maybe we can go to the park tomorrow.

Listen and choose (18โ€“22)

18What do Mai and Bao want to do first?
19Why can't they ride their bikes?
20What does Mai paint?
21Where is the cat now?
22What does Bao paint?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
23Extreme speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itIt is raining today, so we cannot play in the park. We want to stay at home and paint pictures.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
24Extreme speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itMy brother and I like painting. I can paint a big blue elephant and he can paint our cat.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
A ยท Pre-A1B ยท A1 entryC ยท A1 highD ยท A2E ยท A2+
Section C

A1 High ยท Movers Level

4 skills ยท R + W (choose 1 tier) + shared Listening + Speaking ยท 40 points ยท ~20 minutes
Test version
Select tier:

Standard tier ยท Remember & Understand

Recall facts from a short text, identify vocabulary, and apply basic grammar rules.

Reading (10 points)

Text ยท Minh's Saturday

Every Saturday, Minh wakes up at seven o'clock. He has breakfast with his mum and dad. They eat bread and drink milk. After breakfast, Minh does his homework. He is good at maths but he doesn't like history. At ten o'clock, he plays football in the park with his friends. In the afternoon, he is reading a book now. It is about a funny dog. Tomorrow, he is going to the cinema with his family.

1What time does Minh wake up on Saturday?
2Minh is good at ____.
3Where does Minh play football?
4What is Minh doing now?
5Tomorrow, Minh is going to ____.

Choose the correct tense

6I ____ my teeth every morning.
7Look! The cat ____ on the tree.
8Yesterday, I ____ to the zoo.
9My cat is ____ than your cat.
10I haven't got ____ pencils.

Word meaning

11A place where you read books:
12A person who teaches at school:
13Season when it's cold:
14A big animal in the water:
15You eat this in the morning:

Writing (10 points)

16Complete the story with words from the box (5 ร— 1 pt).
Word box: went ยท is ยท have ยท doesn't ยท their

Last Sunday, Nam (a) to the park with (b) family. They (c) got two dogs. Nam (d) like rain, but now it (e) sunny. They are very happy!

17Write about your hobby (30โ€“40 words, 10 points).
Include: what you like / when you do it / why.
Words: 0 / target 30โ€“40

Advanced tier ยท Apply & Analyze

Compare two texts, infer reasons, and transform sentences using connectors.

Reading ยท Compare two emails (12 points)

Email A ยท from Lan

Hi! I'm Lan. I live in Ha Noi with my family. On school days, I get up at 6 and go to school at 7. I study hard because I want good marks. After school, I do my homework before I play. My favourite subject is maths.

Email B ยท from Nam

Hello! I'm Nam. I live in Ha Noi too. On weekdays I get up at 6:30. I walk to school with my friend Minh. I like English best because I want to travel one day. After school I play football first, then I do homework.

1Who gets up earlier?
2Why does Lan study hard?
3Which is TRUE about both students?
4What does Nam do FIRST after school?
5Why does Nam like English?
6In the sentence "I want good marks", the word "marks" means ____

Sentence Transformation (6 points)

7Combine using because: "She is happy. She has a new bike."
8Rewrite with but: "Minh likes pizza. He doesn't like salad."
9Rewrite with so: "It's raining. We can't play outside."

Writing ยท Compare/Contrast paragraph (12 points)

10Compare your weekdays and weekends (40โ€“50 words).
Use: both / but / and / because. Describe what you do each type of day.
Words: 0 / target 40โ€“50

Extreme tier ยท Evaluate & Create

Fix errors, judge responses, and create original content with your own opinion.

Error Correction (9 points)

Find and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write the FULL corrected sentence.
1"She don't like chocolate."
2"Yesterday I go to the park."
3"My sister have got two cats."

Best Response (9 points)

Choose the MOST polite and appropriate answer.
4Your friend says: "I feel sad today." You say:
5A guest says: "Thank you for the dinner." You say:
6Your teacher asks: "Why were you late today?" You say:

Creative Writing (12 points)

7Continue the story (50โ€“60 words). Write what happens next.
Story starter: "One Saturday morning, Mai opened the front door and saw a small orange kitten. It looked hungry and cold. Mai picked it up and..."
Words: 0 / target 50โ€“60
Choose a Listening & Speaking tier below. This is independent of the Reading & Writing tier you picked above. Reading & Writing are scored out of 10 (raw marks are scaled).
Listening & Speaking tier:

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section C ยท Mai's Weekend
Press Play and listen to Mai. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 18โ€“22.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Hello, this is Mai. Last weekend was great. On Saturday morning, I went shopping with my mum. We bought a new schoolbag and some books. In the afternoon, I visited my grandparents. They live near the river. We had a big lunch with chicken and rice. On Sunday, it was rainy, so I stayed at home and watched a film about a brave girl and a dragon. Next weekend, I want to go swimming with my friends.

Listen and choose (18โ€“22)

18When did Mai go shopping?
19What did they buy?
20Where do her grandparents live?
21Why did Mai stay at home on Sunday?
22What does Mai want to do next weekend?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
23My last weekend (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itLast weekend I went shopping with my mum. We bought a new schoolbag and some books.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
24My hobby (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itMy favourite hobby is swimming. I go swimming every Saturday because it is fun and healthy.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section C ยท Advanced ยท Planning the Trip
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 18โ€“22.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Nam: Hi Linh! We are going to the mountains on Saturday. Are you excited? Linh: Yes, but I am a bit worried. The weather is going to be colder than last week. Nam: Don't worry. I am taking my big blue jacket. You should take a warm one too. Linh: Good idea. Are we going by bus or by train? Nam: By train. It is faster than the bus, and Mum says it is cheaper this month. Linh: Great! I usually feel sick on the bus, so the train is better for me. Nam: Me too. There are no shops near the mountains, so let's bring some sandwiches and apples for lunch. Linh: Yes! And I want to take photos of the river, because it is the most beautiful place near the mountains.

Listen and choose (18โ€“22)

18Why is Linh worried about Saturday?
19Why are they going by train and not by bus?
20Why is the train better for Linh?
21Why do the children bring sandwiches and apples with them?
22How does Linh feel about the river?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
23Advanced speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI like the mountains more than the beach because the air is fresh and I can go hiking with my family.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
No microphone? Paste a Vocaroo link instead
24Advanced speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itIn the morning I first brush my teeth, then I have breakfast and put on my school uniform.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
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Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section C ยท Extreme ยท Nam's Beach Trip Plan
Press Play and listen. You can listen two times. Then answer questions 18โ€“22.
Plays left: 2
โš  Your browser cannot read aloud. Teacher: please read the script below twice.
Audio script (for teacher)
Nam: Hi Linh! On Saturday my family is going to the beach. I'm very excited! Linh: That sounds fun. Are you going by car? Nam: We wanted to go by car, but the car is broken. So now we are going by train. It's slower, but more fun! Linh: What will you do there? Nam: First I want to swim. My little brother wants to build a sandcastle, but I think swimming is better because the water is warm now. Linh: Is it sunny on Saturday? Nam: The weather man says it's cloudy in the morning and sunny in the afternoon. We are going to have a picnic on the sand. I can't wait!

Listen and choose (18โ€“22)

18How is Nam's family going to the beach now?
19Why does Nam think swimming is better than building a sandcastle?
20What is the weather going to be like on Saturday?
21How does Nam feel about going by train?
22What is the best title for this talk?

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
23Extreme speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itAt the beach I would choose swimming because the water is warm and I love jumping over the waves.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
0:00 Not recorded yet
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24Extreme speaking (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itOn Saturday my family went to the beach by train. First we swam in the sea, then we had a picnic on the sand.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
No speech recognition (Firefox / offline)? Record for your teacher instead
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A ยท Pre-A1B ยท A1 entryC ยท A1 highD ยท A2E ยท A2+
Section D

A2 ยท Flyers Prep

4 skills ยท 40 points ยท ~20 minutes ยท choose 1 tier
Test version
Select tier:

Standard tier ยท Remember & Understand

Answer factual questions, apply basic grammar, and complete a personal email.

Reading (10 points)

Text ยท The Festival

Last Saturday, I went to a music festival with my family. It was in Da Nang, near the beach. The weather was warm and sunny. Many people were dancing and singing. I saw a famous singer from Ha Noi. She was wearing a red dress. I took many photos with my new camera. My sister bought a T-shirt, but I didn't want one because they were too expensive. We had fish and rice for lunch. It was the best day of my holiday!

1The festival was in ____.
2The weather was ____.
3The singer's dress was ____.
4The writer didn't buy a T-shirt because ____.
5What did they eat for lunch?

Grammar

6While I ____ dinner, the phone rang.
7My father is a doctor. He ____ wear a white coat at work.
8The Nile is the ____ river in the world.
9My grandad ____ ride a bike when he was young, but now he can't.
10Of all the students, Mai is the ____.

Writing (10 points)

11Rewrite using the word in brackets (3 ร— 1 pt).

a) I went to the park. I played football. (and)

b) She likes apples. She doesn't like bananas. (but)

c) I can swim. I can't dance. (but)

12Write an email to your friend about a trip (50โ€“60 words, 7 points).
Include: where / when / who / what you did / how you felt.
Words: 0 / target 50โ€“60

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section D
The teacher will play the audio twice. Audio script (for teacher):
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Narrator: Listen to Mai talking about her class trip. You will hear the recording twice. Mai: Hi! My name is Mai. Last Monday, our class went on a trip to the science museum in Ha Noi. There were 24 students and 2 teachers. We travelled by bus for one hour. At the museum, we saw dinosaurs, old computers, and a big telescope. My favourite part was the space room. I took 15 photos with my camera. For lunch, we ate sandwiches and drank apple juice. We came back to school at 4 o'clock. It was a wonderful day!

Listen and complete the form

13Class trip form (5 ร— 1 pt)

Day:

Place:

Number of students:

Travel by:

Number of photos:

Choose the correct answer

14How long was the bus ride?
15Mai's favourite part was the ____.
16They ate ____ for lunch.
17They came back at ____.
18Mai thinks the trip was ____.

Speaking (10 points)

๐ŸŽค Read aloud: press Speak and read each sentence clearly. The app uses speech recognition (needs internet ยท Chrome/Edge/Safari) to score how many words you read correctly. No microphone or offline? Open Record instead and your teacher will score it.
19Describe the picture (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itLast Saturday I went to a music festival with my family in Da Nang. The weather was warm and sunny, and we listened to a famous singer from Ha Noi.
Press ๐ŸŽค Speak and read the sentence clearly.
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20Personal questions (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itOn my next holiday I would like to visit the beach. I want to swim in the sea, build a sandcastle and take lots of photos with my camera.
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Advanced tier ยท Apply & Analyze

Infer meaning from context, identify speaker opinions, and give reasons for your choices.

Reading ยท Inference & Context (10 points)

Text ยท Weekend at Ba's Farm

My grandmother lives on a small farm. Every summer, my brother and I stay with her for two weeks. We love it there, but the first day is always difficult. There is no WiFi and no TV. At first, I felt bored. However, by the second day, my brother and I were playing with the chickens, helping Ba collect eggs, and swimming in the lake. When it was time to go home, I didn't want to leave!

1Why is "the first day always difficult"?
2The word "However" in the text signals:
3How did the writer feel at the END of the holiday?
4Which activity is NOT mentioned?
5What lesson does the text teach?

Grammar in use

6"If you ____ to the library, you can borrow a book." Choose the correct form.
7Complete with a suitable word: "Lan is good ____ maths, but she is not good ____ music."

Writing ยท Persuasive Note (10 points)

8Write a short note (50โ€“60 words) to your friend to convince them to go hiking with you this weekend.
Use: because, and, but, so. Give at least TWO reasons.
Words: 0 / target 50โ€“60

Listening ยท Speaker Opinions (10 points)

Listening ยท D Advanced
Three students talk about their school lunch. Listen twice.
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Narrator: You will hear three students ยท Huy, Linh, and Tuan ยท talk about their school lunch. Listen carefully. Huy: I love our school lunch! Yesterday we had pho with chicken. It was delicious and the chicken was fresh. The only problem is they give us too little rice. Linh: For me, school lunch is OK. The vegetables are always good and healthy, but the meat is often cold. I wish they could warm it up. Tuan: I don't really like school lunch. The food is not bad, but the dining room is too noisy and we only get 20 minutes to eat. It's too fast!
9Who likes the lunch BEST?
10What does Linh complain about?
11Tuan's main problem is ____
12Who thinks the lunch is "not bad" overall?
13According to Tuan, how long do students have for lunch?

Speaking ยท Justify Your Choice (10 points)

14Which is better: living in the city or the countryside? Talk for 1.5 minutes giving 3 reasons for your choice.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itEvery summer I stay with my grandmother on her small farm for two weeks. At first I feel bored because there is no internet, but soon I love feeding the chickens and swimming in the lake.
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Extreme tier ยท Evaluate & Create

Judge tone and attitude, create a persuasive piece, and defend your opinion.

Reading ยท Tone & Purpose (10 points)

Review ยท The New Kids Robot Toy

Is the new RoboFriend toy really worth the money? I bought one for my son last week, and I am disappointed. Yes, it can dance and tell jokes. Yes, it looks like the cute robot in the advertisement. But after only three days, the battery does not work well. My son has stopped playing with it. For the same price, you can buy a much better toy. Save your money!

1What is the writer's purpose?
2The writer's tone is:
3"Save your money!" means:
4Which fact does the writer use AGAINST the toy?
5What would the writer probably NOT recommend?

Writing ยท Opinion Piece (10 points)

6"Children should not use smartphones before age 12." Do you agree? Write 60โ€“70 words with TWO reasons.
Structure: state your opinion โ†’ reason 1 with example โ†’ reason 2 with example โ†’ conclusion.
Words: 0 / target 60โ€“70

Listening ยท Attitude & Feeling (10 points)

Listening ยท D Extreme
A student phones home after a school trip. Listen twice.
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Narrator: Listen to Minh phoning his mum after a school camping trip. Minh: Hi, Mum! I'm back at school now. Well, the trip wasโ€ฆ interesting. Yes, I'm fine. No, nothing bad happened. It's just that it rained every single day. Every day! So we couldn't go swimming in the lake, we couldn't hike to the mountain, and we couldn't even make a campfire. We played cards inside the tent for three days. Mr Nam tried his best to make it fun, but honestly, I'm just glad to be home.
7How does Minh feel about the trip?
8The word "interesting" in Minh's sentence actually means:
9What is Minh's attitude toward Mr Nam?
10The ending "I'm just glad to be home" suggests Minh:
11Which activity DID the students do?

Speaking ยท Defend Your Position (10 points)

12A friend says: "Homework is a waste of time." Do you agree or disagree? Record a 1.5-minute response. State your opinion, give 2 reasons, and respond to your friend's view.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI think school trips are important because students can learn new things outside the classroom. For example, last month we visited a science museum and saw dinosaurs, old computers and a huge telescope.
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A ยท Pre-A1B ยท A1 entryC ยท A1 highD ยท A2E ยท A2+
Section E

A2+ ยท Flyers Level

4 skills ยท 40 points ยท ~20 minutes ยท choose 1 tier
Test version
Select tier:

Standard tier ยท Remember & Understand

Answer factual questions, apply Present Perfect and future forms, and write about your life experiences.

Reading (10 points)

Text ยท The School Science Fair

Last year, my school organised a Science Fair for the first time. Students from grades four, five and six could join. I'm in grade six, so I decided to take part. I worked with my best friend, Huy, for three weeks. We chose to make a model of a volcano because we wanted to show how lava erupts.

The project wasn't easy. We had to read many books about volcanoes, buy materials, and practise our presentation. On the day of the fair, I was very nervous. There were more than fifty people in the audience. However, when we started our presentation, I felt confident because we had practised so many times.

We didn't win the first prize, but we got a special award for the most creative project. Next year, if I have more time, I will definitely join again with a better idea!

1Who could join the Science Fair?
2They chose to build a volcano because ____.
3Why wasn't the narrator nervous during the presentation?
4What prize did they win?
5What does the writer plan to do next year?

Grammar

6Look at the clouds! It ____ rain soon.
7Have you ____ tried sushi? ยท No, I haven't.
8I haven't finished my homework ____.
9You should see a doctor. You ____ drink cold water.
10I've lived in Ha Noi ____ five years.

Writing (10 points)

11Sentence transformation (3 ร— 1 pt).

a) I went to Da Nang last year. (Present Perfect + ever)

b) I started playing the piano five years ago. I still play now. (Present Perfect + for)

c) It's cloudy. Rain is coming. (be going to)

12Write a "Life Experiences" paragraph (70โ€“80 words, 7 points).
Topic: Things I have done / haven't done. Use Present Perfect with ever / never / so far / yet / for / since.
Words: 0 / target 70โ€“80

Listening (10 points)

Listening ยท Section E
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Narrator: You will hear four teenagers talking about their hobbies. Match each person to their hobby. You will hear the recording twice. Linh: Hi, I'm Linh. I love taking photos. Every weekend, I go to parks or lakes with my camera. My dream is to be a nature photographer. Tuan: Hello, I'm Tuan. I really enjoy cooking. My mum taught me how to make pho when I was ten. Now I cook dinner for my family twice a week. Hoa: I'm Hoa. I've been playing the violin for five years. I practise every day after school. Next month, I'm going to play at a concert at the opera house. Son: My name is Son. I don't like sports, but I love reading. I read everything ยท novels, comics, magazines. Last summer, I read 20 books!

Match each person to their hobby

13(4 ร— 1 pt)
Linh
Tuan
Hoa
Son

Choose the correct answer

14How long has Hoa played the violin?
15How many books did Son read last summer?
16Who taught Tuan to cook pho?
17Where is Hoa going to play next month?

Speaking (10 points)

18Compare two pictures (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itI have lived in this city for almost ten years, and I really like it. There are many parks, shops and restaurants, but sometimes the streets are too busy and noisy in the morning.
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19Tell a story and share your opinion (5 points).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itLast year I learned an important lesson. I worked very hard on a science project with my best friend, and although we did not win first prize, we were proud of our creative idea.
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Advanced tier ยท Apply & Analyze

Identify main idea and inference, use complex connectors, and analyze a speaker's message.

Reading ยท Main Idea & Inference (10 points)

Article ยท Why Reading Matters

Many children today spend more time on smartphones than on books. However, reading is still one of the most important skills for young minds. When you read a good book, you do not just learn new words. You step into another world, meet new characters, and see things from different points of view.

Scientists have found that children who read for just 20 minutes a day do better in school, have bigger vocabularies, and can concentrate for longer. Reading also helps with feelings: when you read about a character who is sad or happy, you learn to understand those feelings in real life, too.

So the next time you have free time, try opening a book instead of your phone. Your brain ยท and your heart ยท will thank you.

1What is the BEST title for this article?
2The writer's main message is:
3"Step into another world" means ____
4How does reading help with FEELINGS?
5The phrase "Your brain ยท and your heart ยท will thank you" suggests reading is good for:

Writing ยท Structured Paragraph (10 points)

6Write a 70โ€“80 word paragraph answering: "What have you learned from a book you read recently?"
Structure: 1) Name the book ยท 2) Summarize briefly ยท 3) Share what you learned ยท 4) Give your opinion. Use: although / however / so / because.
Words: 0 / target 70โ€“80

Listening ยท Inference & Main Idea (10 points)

Listening ยท E Advanced
Dr Linh, a children's book author, talks about her work. Listen twice.
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Narrator: You will hear Dr Linh, a children's book author, speaking at a school event. Dr Linh: Good morning, students! People often ask me: "Why do you write for children, not adults?" Well, when I write for adults, they already know what life is. But when I write for children, I have the chance to show them something NEW for the first time ยท a new idea, a new feeling, a new hope. That's magical. My first book took me five years to finish. I wrote in the morning before my children woke up. Some days I wrote only one sentence. Some days I wrote ten pages. I never gave up because I believed in the story. Today, my books are in 12 languages, and I receive letters from children in Japan, Brazil, and even Iceland. That's the best reward ยท not money, but knowing that a child somewhere is reading my words and smiling.
7Why does Dr Linh prefer writing for children?
8How long did her first book take?
9What does Dr Linh consider her BEST reward?
10From her story, Dr Linh values most:
11The countries mentioned in her letters include:

Speaking ยท Describe & Analyze (10 points)

12Talk about ONE book that changed your thinking. Speak 1.5โ€“2 minutes. Describe: the book, ONE specific moment, and what the book made you think about.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itReading books has changed my life. I have read more than twenty books this year, and they have taught me about faraway countries, brave people and amazing animals that I have never seen before.
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Extreme tier ยท Evaluate & Create

Distinguish fact from opinion, defend a position, and produce a persuasive text with nuanced language.

Reading ยท Fact vs Opinion (10 points)

Opinion ยท Should Schools Ban Mobile Phones?

Every morning, I see the same thing at the school gate: students with their eyes glued to a phone. Many principals now believe we should ban phones during school hours. I strongly agree ยท and so should every parent.

First, research from the University of London shows that students score 6% higher on exams when phones are banned. Second, I have seen with my own eyes how phones destroy concentration. Students who check their phones every few minutes never really listen to a full lesson.

Some argue that phones are useful for learning. Of course they can be. But students can use school computers. Phones in pockets are a distraction, not a tool. Until we remove them, the classroom will never win against the screen.

1Which statement is a FACT (not opinion)?
2The writer's main argument is:
3How does the writer counter the opposing view?
4The phrase "eyes glued to a phone" is an example of:
5A WEAKNESS in the writer's argument is:

Writing ยท Persuasive Piece (10 points)

6Write a 80โ€“90 word persuasive text on ONE of these topics. Use 2 reasons with supporting examples and address a counter-argument.
Choose ONE: (a) Should students wear school uniforms? (b) Is it better to live in a big city or small town? Use firstly / secondly / however / although / in conclusion.
Words: 0 / target 80โ€“90

Listening ยท Bias & Perspective (10 points)

Listening ยท E Extreme
Two parents debate about children's bedtime. Listen twice.
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Narrator: You will hear two parents, Ms Hoa and Mr Tuan, discussing children's bedtimes on a radio show. Host: Ms Hoa, what time should a 10-year-old go to bed? Ms Hoa: Not later than 9 PM, absolutely. Studies clearly show that children need 10 hours of sleep to grow properly. As a paediatrician, I see so many tired children every week. Parents who let their children stay up late are not being kind ยท they are hurting their development. Full stop. Mr Tuan: Well, I respectfully disagree. Every child is different. My daughter reads until 10 PM because that is her quiet time after homework. She wakes up fresh and does well at school. Rules should be flexible. Forcing every child to sleep at 9 ignores individual personality and family life. Host: Thank you both for your views.
7Ms Hoa's argument is based mainly on:
8Mr Tuan's view is that rules should be:
9Ms Hoa's tone can best be described as:
10Where might Ms Hoa's argument be WEAK?
11If you were a child psychologist, which view would you likely support?

Speaking ยท Debate & Defend (10 points)

12Present BOTH sides of this debate in 2 minutes: "Students should have only 4 school days per week." First argue FOR, then AGAINST. End with YOUR own position and a reason.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Read this sentence aloud - the app scores itIn my opinion, children should spend less time on phones and more time outside. Firstly, fresh air and exercise are good for our health. Secondly, playing with friends helps us make happy memories.
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