NEW Speakout Placement test

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NEW Speakout Placement test - TEST 2A

Test 2 is designed to place students into GSE level 44 to 75 (CEFR B1
to B2+).

This test has four sections: Listening, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading.

Listening. You will hear five recordings and answer four questions about each one. Listen to each recording and answer the questions. You will hear each recording once. There is time between each recording for you to check your answers.

Grammar. This section has 30 questions. Read each question and circle the correct letter choice for each question.

Vocabulary. This section has 20 questions. Read each question and circle the correct letter choice for each question.

Reading. You will read three brief texts with several questions for each one. After you read each text, circle the correct letter choice for each question.

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Choose the correct answer: a), b), c) or d)

Listen to the conversation. Then answer questions 1-4.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkOMJLUEFS-Sq-o9QLai1iCfTQgIEVyV/view?usp=sharing
to 2:50 sec.

1. What is the woman looking for?

1 point

a) A tie

b) A gift

c) A sale

d) A sweater

Clear selection

2. What does the word "quality" mean?

1 point

a) How good something is

b) What colour something is

c) What something looks like

d) How expensive something is

Clear selection

3. Why does the woman choose the sweater?

1 point

a) It's on sale.

b) There are no ties.

c) She likes the colour.

d) She doesn't like the shirt.

Clear selection

4. What will happen next?

1 point

a) The man looks for a shirt.

b) The woman pays for the gift.

c) The man gives the woman a discount.

d) The woman gives the gift to her brother.

Clear selection

Listen to the conversation. Then answer the questions 5-8.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkOMJLUEFS-Sq-o9QLai1iCfTQgIEVyV/view?usp=sharing
From 2:50 sec. to 5:35 sec.

5. What can be recycled?

1 point

a) Clean food containers

b) Hot coffee cups

c) Plastic straws

d) Plastic bags

Clear selection

6. What does the woman say about the recycling bin?

1 point

a) Everyone uses the bin.

b) All paper cups should go in the bin.

c) People know what to put in the bin.

d) Some things in the bin are recycled.

Clear selection

7. What does "habit" mean?

1 point

a) Something you do often

b) Something you hate to do

c) Something you learn to do

d) Something you do very well

Clear selection

8. What will the man do to help improve the problem?

1 point

a) Use paper straws.

b) Stop buying coffee.

c) Stop using food containers.

d) Learn about recycling rules.

Clear selection

Listen to the conversation. Then answer questions 9-12.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkOMJLUEFS-Sq-o9QLai1iCfTQgIEVyV/view?usp=sharing
From 5:35 sec.to 8:50 sec.

9. What does the woman like about her job?

1 point

a) Her co-workers

b) The location

c) The projects

d) Her boss

Clear selection

10. What does the woman say about travelling for work?

1 point

a) She enjoys the experience.

b) She wants to do more of it.

c) It's too hard on her schedule.

d) She can do less of it next year.

Clear selection

11. How does the man feel about being a dad?

1 point

a) Scared

b) Excited

c) Grateful

d) Worried

Clear selection

12. Why did the man move out of the city?

1 point

a) To get more space

b) To make his wife happy

c) To be closer to his office

d) To be closer to his parents

Clear selection

Listen to the conversation. Then answer questions 13-16.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkOMJLUEFS-Sq-o9QLai1iCfTQgIEVyV/view?usp=sharing
From 8:50 sec. to 11:40 sec.

13. What does the woman say about cooking and working out?

1 point

a) She's too busy to do them.

b) She can only do one of them.

c) She doesn't enjoy doing them.

d) She doesn't know how to do them.

Clear selection

14. What does the man say about lunch?

1 point

a) Prepare it in advance.

b) He doesn't have a plan.

c) There is no time to cook.

d) Buy healthier lunches at work.

Clear selection

15. What is one way the man wants to create a healthy lifestyle?

1 point

a) Eat out with their friends only on weekends.

b) Cook dinner together every night.

c) Take classes at the gym.

d) Work out at the gym.

Clear selection

16. How does the man feel about achieving a healthy lifestyle?

1 point

a) It is very expensive to maintain.

b) A busy schedule makes it difficult.

c) Planning ahead will make it possible.

d) It is important to share responsibilities.

Clear selection

Listen to the talk. Then answer questions 17-20.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkOMJLUEFS-Sq-o9QLai1iCfTQgIEVyV/view?usp=sharing
From 11:40 sec.

17. What is the speaker's point of view on life?

1 point

a) You should make time to chase your dreams.

b) It's difficult to do the things you love.

c) Decisions are difficult to make.

d) Planning is critical for success.

Clear selection

18. How did the speaker feel about preparing for this year-long trip?

1 point

a) Determined to succeed

b) Excited to travel the world

c) Fearful about the unknown

d) Worried about his finances

Clear selection

19. What was the speaker's goal in travelling?

1 point

a) Sharing experiences with online community members

b) Making deep connections to a new place

c) Having a rich tourist experience

d) Visiting many famous places

Clear selection

20. According to the speaker, what is the most effective way to achieve a long-term goal?

1 point

a) Start a podcast channel.

b) Create a detailed budget plans.

c) Break it down into smaller parts.

d) Ask community members for help.

Clear selection

GRAMMAR: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.

21. They ___ a lot of time together recently.

1 point

a) had spent

b) will spend

c) were spending

d) have been spending

Clear selection

22. You ___ have seen Brian yesterday. He's out of town for work this week.

1 point

a) could

b) couldn't

c) should

d) shouldn't

Clear selection

23. When I lived in London, I ___ pick up a coffee and muffin on my way to work every morning.

1 point

a) would

b) should

c) must

d) might

Clear selection

24. They haven't been to the market, ___?

1 point

a) have they

b) haven't they

c) did they

d) didn't they

Clear selection

25. The plane ___ for takeoff yet.

1 point

a) has cleared

b) hasn't cleared

c) has to be cleared

d) hasn't been cleared

Clear selection

26. That was ___ sandwich. I'm so full!

1 point

a) so big

b) very big

c) such big

d) such a big

Clear selection

27. I ___ have waited so long to start this project. Now I don't have enough time.

1 point

a) can't

b) couldn't

c) wouldn't

d) shouldn't

Clear selection

28. He ___ hungry. He ate the entire pizza by himself.

1 point

a) may be

b) must be

c) could have

d) must have been

Clear selection

29. The information is not only incomplete ___ inaccurate.

1 point

a) also

b) but also

c) moreover

d) in addition

Clear selection

30. Everyone ___ the party by the time Rebecca showed up. She was two hours late!

1 point

a) left

b) has left

c) had left

d) had been left

Clear selection

31. ___ home at 5 pm today, so I can call you then.

1 point

a) I walk

b) I have walked

c) I'll be walking

d) I've been walking

Clear selection

32. You can't wear shoes in the house. Please ___

1 point

a) take off them

b) take them off

c) them off take

d) them take off

Clear selection

33. Sushi Lounge is closer to the office. ___, Haru Sushi has better food.

1 point

a) However

b) As a result

c) In addition

d) Therefore

Clear selection

34. If you ___ more, your vocabulary would be better.

1 point

a) will read

b) had read

c) have read

d) are reading

Clear selection

35. Please don't touch the plates. They are ___

1 point

a) hotter

b) the hottest

c) extremely hot

d) extreme heat

Clear selection

36. The Jazz Fest is a festival ___ every year.

1 point

a) happens

b) to happen

c) it happens

d) that happens

Clear selection

37. We have ___ money left, so we're going to shop some more.

1 point

a) few

b) a few

c) little

d) a little

Clear selection

38. By the time we stopped for petrol, we ___ driving for almost four hours.

1 point

a) were

b) will be

c) had been

d) have been

Clear selection

39. He was late, ___ was unusual.

1 point

a) why

b) when

c) which

d) where

Clear selection

40. By this time tomorrow, I ___ in Paris and checked into the hotel.

1 point

a) will be arrived

b) will have arrived

c) will be arriving

d) have been arriving

Clear selection

41. If we ___ earlier, we wouldn't have missed the plane!

1 point

a) left

b) leave

c) had left

d) were leaving

Clear selection

42. I wish ___ harder when I was at university.

1 point

a) I study

b) I'll study

c) I'd studied

d) I'm studying

Clear selection

43. The package will ___ by the time you get home.

1 point

a) deliver

b) be delivered

c) be delivering

d) have been delivered

Clear selection

44. The picture ___ by a famous artist.

1 point

a) painted

b) was painted

c) was painting

d) has painted

Clear selection

45. Sara told me she ___ feeling well. She went home to rest.

1 point

a) isn't

b) wasn't

c) hasn't

d) hadn't

Clear selection

46. We've ___ milk. Do you have time to go to the shop?

1 point

a) run off

b) run out

c) run in to

d) run out of

Clear selection

47. I ___ in Rome when I met Maurizio.

1 point

a) live

b) lived

c) was living

d) am living

Clear selection

48. My dream is ___ in London one day.

1 point

a) live

b) to live

c) like to live

d) have to live

Clear selection

49. This is the watch ___ on my twentieth birthday.

1 point

a) my grandfather gives me

b) my grandfather gave me

c) when my grandfather gave me

d) how my grandfather gives me

Clear selection

50. Anthony ___ has to be a doctor, but he decided to study business instead.

1 point

a) plans

b) will plan

c) was planning

d) has planned

Clear selection

VOCABULARY: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

51. I've never seen a painting like this before. It's very ___.

1 point

a) usual

b) unique

c) regular

d) appropriate

Clear selection

52. The Jazz festival is a(n) ___ event and happens every March.

1 point

a) current

b) standard

c) temporary

d) annual

Clear selection

53. I did well on the interview. I feel ___ I got the job.

1 point

a) patient

b) excited

c) confident

d) uncomfortable

Clear selection

54. Welcome! It's your first time here, right? Let me show you ___.

1 point

a) up

b) off

c) around

d) out

Clear selection

55. Paul is rich, so he can ___ to buy nice things.

1 point

a) afford

b) earn

c) spend

d) invest

Clear selection

56. My visa was ___, and my passport is ready. I'm going to China next week.

1 point

a) approved

b) enabled

c) offered

d) advised

Clear selection

57. This place looks ___ I think I've been here before.

1 point

a) domestic

b) familiar

c) common

d) urban

Clear selection

58. Could you ___ me your car for a few days?

1 point

a) lend

b) owe

c) borrow

d) permit

Clear selection

59. A: Do you know where Tom is?
B: I'm sure he'll be here ___.

1 point

a) eventually

b) occasionally

c) immediately

d) frequently

Clear selection

60. I'm so tired. I ___ sleep last night.

1 point

a) actually

b) hardly

c) carefully

d) practically

Clear selection

61. Kim is working out, eating right, and making great ___ to keep a healthy lifestyle.

1 point

a) stress

b) purpose

c) effort

d) performance

Clear selection

62. Many scientists spoke at the international ___ about the environment.

1 point

a) business

b) announcement

c) conference

d) report

Clear selection

63. ___ enjoy the big end-of-season sales.

1 point

a) Applicants

b) Consumers

c) Researchers

d) Representatives

Clear selection

64. It is my ___ to take care of my parents.

1 point

a) trust

b) promise

c) obligation

d) gurantee

Clear selection

65. Don't forget to ___ the light when you leave the room.

1 point

a) turn up

b) turn in

c) turn off

d) turn over

Clear selection

66. The car accident wasn't my ___. The other driver hit me.

1 point

a) fault

b) charge

c) complaint

d) disadvantage

Clear selection

67. The white sneakers ___ started on social media when a famous singer wore them.

1 point

a) law

b) habit

c) trend

d) tradition

Clear selection

68. I pay a £5.99 monthly ___ to watch movies on this website.

1 point

a) fee

b) price

c) pound

d) money

Clear selection

69. Tom loves golf! This golf bag is a(n) ___ gift.

1 point

a) ideal

b) ordinary

c) typical

d) original

Clear selection

70. Sophia is a very ___ coach. She will lead the team to victory.

1 point

a) polite

b) capable

c) generous

d) practical

Clear selection

Read an announcement about a bike share programme. Then answer questions 71-73.

71. Which of the following statements is true?

1 point

a) Bike passes cost £2 per hour.

b) Key cards are available upon request.

c) Discounts are available for daily passes.

d) Bike passes can be purchased at bike stations.

Clear selection

72. What is one rule for bike sharing?

1 point

a) You must wear a helmet.

b) Bikes must be returned every hour.

c) You must download the app to pay.

d) Bikes must be returned to the same station.

Clear selection

73. What is the community's attitude towards the bike share programme?

1 point

a) The community thinks bike share programme is expensive.

b) There are not enough participants for the bike share programme.

c) The community doesn't support bike share programme.

d) Bike safety is important to the community.

Clear selection

Read two flat reviews. Then answer questions 74-76.

74. What is a common problem at the Essex Flats?

1 point

a) The neighbours

b) The size

c) The floors

d) The location

Clear selection

75. Why does J. Miller mention windows?

1 point

a) The talk about flat design

b) To describe a special feature

c) To illustrate a problem

d) To explain how to keep warm

Clear selection

76. Which statement is most likely true based on the reviews?

1 point

a) B. Thomas enjoys the flat's location.

b) B. Thomas doesn't mind the parking issues.

c) J. Smith enjoys spending time in her kitchen.

d) J. Smith has a more positive opinion of the flat.

Clear selection

Read an article about Tadao Ando. Then answer questions 77-80.

77. What is a distinguishing feature of Ando's work?

1 point

a) Complex design

b) Use of concrete

c) Physical beauty

d) Relation to Japan

Clear selection

78. What is significant about the fact that Ando received the Pritzker Prize?

1 point

a) Ando has had no formal education in architecture.

b) Ando doesn't believe there should be prizes in architecture.

c) It is the highest award in architecture.

d) It is given to only a few architects.

Clear selection

79. What is one of Ando's best-known works?

1 point

a) The Imperial Hotel

b) The Church of Light

c) The Praemium Imperiale

d) The Royal Institute of British Architects

Clear selection

What is the main influence in Ando's work?

1 point

a) Works of famous architects

b) Teachings in interior design

c) His former boxing career

d) His spiritual beliefs

Clear selection

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