Đề thi chuẩn Tiếng Anh B1

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English Speaking Board 
ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL 
International All Modes - Entry 3 (B1) 
500/3646/4 
Contents of this Paper 
Section Number of Questions Weighting for Section 
Listening 
 Part One 
 Part Two 
10 
10 
20% 
Reading 
 Part One 
 Part Two 
10 
5 
20% 
Use of English 
 Part One 
 Part Two 
 Part Three 
 Part Four 
10 
10 
10 
5 
20% 
Writing 
1 
20% 
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. 
Answers for the Listening, Reading and Use of English are to be put 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 are going to hear 10 passages. For questions 1 - 10, choose the correct 
answer (A, B or C). 
You will hear each recording TWICE. 
You now have one minute to read the questions for Part One. 
1. What colour dress is the woman wearing? 
 A. Red and silver. 
 B. Green and cream. 
 C. Gold and white. 
2. Sarah was unable to contact Alexandra because 
 A. Alexandra had turned her mobile phone off. 
 B. Sarah did not have enough time to phone her. 
 C. The battery of Alexandra’s mobile needed charging. 
3. Franỗois says the area is famous because 
 A. it is in the centre of Paris. 
 B. many artists lived there. 
 C. it has a beautiful church. 
4. Where did Paula and her husband go for their honeymoon? 
 A. Hawaii. 
 B. Thailand. 
 C. Dubai. 
5. Which present is James most excited about? 
 A. A new computer. 
 B. Money. 
 C. An expensive holiday. 
6. Which musical instrument does Colin play now? 
 A. The guitar. 
 B. The piano. 
 C. The saxophone. 
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7. Hannah is described as 
 A. being tall with long blonde hair. 
 B. being short with long brown hair. 
 C. having short blonde hair. 
8. Which dental appointment did the man take? 
 A. 4 o’ clock today. 
 B. 11.30 today. 
 C. 8.30 tomorrow morning. 
9. What is on the corner of Lune Street? 
 A. A baker’s. 
 b. A supermarket. 
 C. A bank. 
10. Which subject do David and Zena BOTH enjoy? 
 A. Spanish. 
 B. Chemistry 
 C. Mathematics 
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ESB Entry 3 Listening (Part Two) 
You are going to hear someone talking about a visit to New York. 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 Visit to New York 
11. New York was named after an English king. True / False 
12. For many immigrants in the past, New York was the place 
 of arrival. True / False 
13. The speaker went to see the Statue of Liberty before 
 doing anything else. True / False 
14. The statue was taller than the woman thought it would be. True / False 
15. The woman says she is not frightened of being at the True / False 
 top of high buildings. 
16. The woman booked her tickets for the theatre in advance True / False 
17. The man and woman went to see a musical at the theatre. True / False 
18. The couple’s flight home was early in the morning. True / False 
19. The woman looked at Macy’s website before going 
 shopping. True / False 
20. The woman had a long holiday in New York. True / False 
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ESB Entry 3 Reading (Part One) 
You are going to read a text about food around the world. 
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. 
Diets Around The World 
Example: Most Countries Eat Traditional Food 
Today, we live in a global society where many of the same products can be bought 
all over the world. Even the same restaurants and cafộs, such as MacDonald’s and 
Starbuck’s, are to be found in most countries. All this limits our choices in some 
ways. However, it seems that globalisation has not fully influenced the food we eat 
and most countries still have their own traditional diet and local dishes. 
21. 
Much of the food that is eaten is due not only to the traditions and tastes of the 
country, but also to the income of the people. For example, developing countries, 
that are poorer than Western nations, generally eat fewer varieties of foods and eat 
smaller quantities as well. However, this is changing as the economies of 
developing countries increase they are able to consume more fats, oils and meat in 
their diets. 
22. 
A more varied diet is not necessarily a healthier one, though. In rich, Western 
nations, such as the United States and Great Britain, more of the population are 
becoming overweight. The average American, for example, daily eats over 1,500 
calories more than the body needs, causing serious risks to health. You may think it 
is the kinds of food eaten in these countries that are the problem, but you would be 
wrong. Most diets around the world contain the same items, including meat, dairy 
products, vegetables and sugary foods. So why are some nations becoming fatter 
than others? 
23. 
Some experts believe that eating habits are the cause of the problem. In America 
people do not take the time to enjoy their food and eat too quickly. In Mediterranean 
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countries, on the other hand, a meal can last two hours or more and the taste and 
experience is appreciated much more. Contrary to popular belief, the longer the 
meal takes, the less food is eaten, so Mediterranean people tend to eat less than 
Americans or the British, who also have very short meal times. 
24. 
Another important difference is that in many European countries, people often walk 
to the bakery or the grocer’s every day to buy fresh produce. In the United States 
and Britain, shopping is often done at the supermarket and a whole week’s food is 
piled into the car, which is parked as close to the store as possible. Some nations 
are therefore missing out on fresh, quality foods and the exercise required to keep 
them slim. 
A The Wrong Foods Increase Weight 
B Diet Is Influenced by Money 
C Shopping Habits To Avoid 
D Variety Is Not Always Better 
E Poor Eating Habits 
F Exercise Is Important 
G Example: Most Countries Eat Traditional Food 
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For questions 25 - 30, decide whether the sentences below are TRUE (T) or 
FALSE (F), according to the text. 
25. The writer says that globalisation has given us more True / False 
 choices of products to buy. 
26. Local food is influenced only by culture and tradition. True / False 
27. Rich nations eat more kinds of food than poorer ones. True / False 
28. Americans tend to have more health problems than True / False 
 other nationalities. 
29. In some countries, people eat slowly and so consume True / False 
 less food than the Americans or British. 
30. Some nationalities also take exercise at the same time True / False 
 as shopping. 
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ESB Entry 3 Reading (Part Two) 
You are going to read a text about protecting our beaches. For questions 31-35, 
choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which fits best according to the text. 
Recycling 
Recycling is becoming more important in today’s society. Recycling prevents unnecessary 
waste and makes used materials into new products. It also reduces the amount of fresh 
materials used in manufacturing, reduces energy usage and decreases air and water pollution. 
These are some of the reasons why many governments want their citizens to recycle as much 
as possible and encourage them to do so. In fact, some governments, such as in Britain, are 
considering whether to make people pay a charge if they do not recycle their waste products. 
Recycling can produce a fresh supply of the same material. For example, recycled office 
paper can be used to make more office paper. Recycling of materials can also involve their 
being used to produce different materials. Paper can be recycled into cardboard, for instance. 
Another form of recycling is the ‘rescue’ or ‘salvage’ of certain materials from other products. 
Thus, gold is often taken from computer parts because of its value and reused in other 
products. 
Supporters of recycling say it is good for the environment. Others, however, believe its 
benefits are limited. One organisation has suggested it takes 40 percent more energy to make 
paper from recycled paper than from fresh materials. Critics often argue that it can take more 
energy to produce recycled products than to dispose of them as rubbish. It is also not possible 
to repeat the recycling process too many times with the same product, so possibilities are 
limited. It is also argued there are many additional costs involved in collection and 
transportation. 
Recycling has always been common throughout history. Plato discusses recycling as far back 
as 400 BC. Archaeological research indicates that recycling was used when new resources 
were not available. In Britain, dust and ash from wood and coal fires was collected and used 
as a material in brick making. During World War II, people used to give materials, such as 
metal, for recycling. In some countries, including Japan, this continued after the war had 
ended as there was a shortage of natural resources. Recycling also gained popularity during 
the 1970s due to rising energy costs in an effort to save money. Opinions on recycling may be 
divided, however it seems that this process will be a permanent feature of many 21st century 
nation. 
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31. According to the text, governments 
 A. make people recycle their rubbish. 
 B. encourage people to recycle rubbish. 
 C. charge people who do not recycle rubbish. 
 D. want to make laws about recycling. 
32. The text states that recycled materials 
 A. are always used to reproduce the same material 
 B. are always used to reproduce different materials 
 C. can be used to produce many varieties of materials 
 D. can be used to ‘rescue’ other materials 
33. The text states that using recycled materials to make products 
 A. can be less expensive than making new products. 
 B. can be more expensive than making new products. 
 C. costs the same as making new products. 
 D. is the best way to make new products. 
34. The writer says that products can 
 A. only be successfully recycled once. 
 B. can be successfully recycled many times. 
 C. only be recycled a certain number of times 
 D. be expensive to recycle too many times. 
35. According to the writer, recycling 
 A. became popular after World War II. 
 B. was first used to make bricks. 
 C. was most popular in the 1970s. 
 D. has always been popular. 
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ESB Entry 3 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. 
37. I enjoy __________ to the cinema at the weekend. 
 A. gone C. go 
 B. to go D. going 
38. I have eaten __________ much food and I feel sick.. 
 A. to C. as 
 B. too D. so 
40. As she was locking the door, the telephone __________. 
 A. rang C. has rung 
 B. had rung D. rung 
41. The boy __________ home before she arrived. 
 A. left C. had left 
 B. was leaving D. has left 
36. He has worked here __________ 2002. 
 A. before C. in 
 B. since D. after 
39. You can work in the library __________ it closes at 8 o’ clock. 
 A. unless C. until 
 B. about D. in spite of 
42. Sandra arrived __________ New York on Wednesday. 
 A. to C. of 
 B. in D. for 
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43. Peter is having his hair cut at 3.30, __________ he? 
 A. has C. aren’t 
 B. was D. isn’t 
44. __________ Kath __________ Christine like chocolate cake. 
 A. Neithernor C. Bothand 
 B. Eitheror D. Asas 
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45. I was listening to the news __________ I drove to work. 
 A. because C. during 
 B. for D. as 
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ESB Entry 3 Use of English (Part Two) 
For questions 46 - 55, complete sentences below by choosing the correct 
word or phrase A, B, C or D. 
47. I have a job interview next week. I am very __________. 
 A. worrying C. worried 
 B. worry D. worries 
48. I will pick up the __________ for your medicine from the doctor’s later. 
 A. prescribe C. prescribed 
 B. proscribing D. prescription 
50. I __________ my father in looks and personality. We are very similar. 
 A. take after C. take out 
 B. take over D. take on 
51. An __________ is usually good with money. 
 A. architect C. engineer 
 B. accountant D. optician 
46. I go to work __________ foot every morning. 
 A. on C. in 
 B. by D. of 
49. I __________ I will have saved enough money to buy a car by next year. 
 A. create C. wish 
 B. dream D. hope 
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53. I keep my old books in the __________ at the top of the house. 
 A. cellar C. basement 
 B. lounge D. attic 
54. The hotel is full of guests. There are no __________. 
 A. vacancies C. places 
 B. holidays D. rooms 
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52. That boy shouted at his mother. He is very __________. 
 A. polite C. rude 
 B. nasty D. upset 
55. The fire completely __________ the local school. Fortunately, no one was 
injured. 
 A. spoiled C. reduced 
 B. destroyed D. damaged 
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ESB Entry 3 Use of English (Part Three) 
For questions 56 - 65, read the following text about work. 
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). 
Birds 
Birds are one of the most popular (0) creatures we have. They can be 
watched and enjoyed in the wild, and many people love to keep them 
0. Correct / 
Incorrect 
as pets. There are around 10,000 varieties of birds and they vary in size 
from the 5 cm (the Bee Hummingbird) to 3 m (the Ostrich). Some 
experts believe the bird is the only type of dinosaur to had survived(56) 
56. 
Correct / 
Incorrect 
into our time. Most birds are able to fly, despite(57) there are exceptions 
that cannot, such as penguins and emus. Some species, 
57. Correct / 
Incorrect 
including parrots, are even considered to being(58) amongst the most 
intelligent animals on earth. Birds are social creatures and love to be 
58. Correct / 
Incorrect 
together rather than alone. To communicate, birds use(59) a variety of 
methods, including visual signals, calling to each other and singing songs. 
59. Correct / 
Incorrect 
Songs are particularly important for attracting a partner and for 
identification. Birds have always been known to(60) take part in group 
activities, such as hunting and flocking (when birds fly together in groups). 
60. 
Correct / 
Incorrect 
Most birds are active during the day, such as(61) humans. However, 
others are nocturnal and come to life at night, the owl being an example of 
61. Correct / 
Incorrect 
this type. Methods of hunting for food also varies(62) between birds. 
Certain types employ many strategies or methods to obtain food, 
62. Correct / 
Incorrect 
whereas(63) others spend time and effort on specific food items or have 
one food strategy. Many bird species migrate to warmer parts of the 
world during winter to take advantage of differences in temperatures. 
63. Correct / 
Incorrect 
Unfortunately, about 120–130 species were becoming extinct(64) and 
died out as a result of human activity since the 17th century. Currently 
64. Correct / 
Incorrect 
about 1,200 species of birds may die out in the future due to(65) human 
activities, although efforts are being made to protect them. 
65. Correct / 
Incorrect 
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ESB Entry 3 Use of English (Part Four) 
For questions 66 - 70, choose the sentence (A, B, C, D) which is closest in 
meaning to the sentence given. 
66. He is going to ask Sarah to marry him when he returns from his 
holiday. 
A. He will propose to Sarah before his holiday. 
B. He will propose to Sarah during his holiday. 
C. He will propose to Sarah after his holiday. 
D. He might propose to Sarah in the future. 
67. You must study hard in order to pass the exam. 
A. It is a good idea to study hard before the exam. 
B. It is essential to study hard or you will fail the exam. 
C. It is important to study hard before the exam. 
D. You do not have to study hard to pass the exam. 
68. If he wanted to see you, he would have arranged to meet you. 
A. He wanted to see you so he arranged to meet you. 
B. He did not arrange to meet you but he wanted to see you. 
C. He wanted to see you but could not arrange a meeting. 
D. He did not want to see you so he did not arrange a meeting. 
69. I will not be able to go on holiday unless I earn some money. 
A. I need to work so I can go on holiday. 
B. I cannot go on holiday until I finish work. 
C. I cannot go on holiday if I work. 
D. I am going to work on my holiday. 
70. My sister likes to listen to music while she does her homework. 
A. She listens to music at the same time as doing her homework. 
B. She never listens to music when she does her homework. 
C. She only listens to music when she does her homework. 
D. She prefers listening to music than doing her homework. 
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ESB Entry 3 Writing 
Choose ONE of the following options. 
Write between 120 – 150 words in English. 
USE THE SEPARATE WRITING ANSWER BOOKLET. 
1. Write an informal letter to a friend you have not seen for more than one year. Tell 
your friend about your latest news and the things you hope to do in the near future. 
2. Write a story which begins with the sentence: 
‘I used to enjoy visiting my cousin, until one day something happened that I will 
never forget’ 
3. ‘It is better to be rich than to be famous.’ 
Giving examples and reasons, say how far you agree or disagree with this 
statement. 
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