Academic English Test

Part 1 - Choose the best option

Each sentence can be completed using one or more of the alternatives (A, B, C, D).   There are between two and four alternatives each time.  In some sentences more than one alternative is possible. 

Choose the most apporiate option and select the corresponding box.

Part  2 - Key Word Transformations

For the following questions, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.  Here is an example:

Example:

Question:  You must do exactly as the manager tells you.  (carry)

Answer:   You must   carry out the manager’s     instructions exactly. 

1.  Question:   I’d rather you didn’t phone me at work   (prefer)

     Answer:     I’d…………………………...me at work.

2.  Question:  When Mary wanted a new car she had to save up for a year . (Mary)

     Answer:    It ……………………………………………….save up to buy a car.

3.  Question:  Did you leave a tip for the waiter, Sue? I asked. (she)

     Answer:   I asked Sue……………………………………………….a tip for the waiter.

4.  Question:  Lydia went to London so that she could brush up her English. (reason)

     Answer:  Lydia’s  …………………………....that she wanted to brush up her English.

5.  Question:  Everyone was surprised when the government changed its policy.   (took)

     Answer:  The government’s……………………………………………….surprise.

Part 3 - Writing

 Write an answer to the following question. Write your answer in 120 -180 words in an appropriate style on the answer sheet, putting the question number in the box provided.

"You have been asked  to write an article for a magazine about a person who has had a big influence on you.  Describe the person and explain how their actions and character have been important to you."