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SECTION INTERNATIONALE BRITANNIQUE

2015 ENTRANCE TEST

CANDIDATE’S PAPER LEVEL A2 - Pass

LEVEL A2 - Fail

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Collège Edouard Branly Nogent-sur-Marne

Collège Antoine Watteau Nogent-sur-Marne

LISTENING COMPREHENSION I.

Listen to the 2 short conversations and circle the correct answer (A, B or C).

1. How old is Jim? A. 12

B. 16

C. 17

2. What did Nick get for his birthday? B

A

II.

C

Listen to Anna talking about her ideal Saturday. Answer the questions. You can answer in French or English.

1. Anna’s City: ……………………………………. 2. Give 4 activities that Anna does on Saturday: a) ……………………………………………..…………………… b) …………………………………………………………………. c) ………………………………………………………………….. d) …………………………………………………………………… 3. Other information you understand. You can write in French or English.

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LEVEL A2

PASS

FAIL

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READING I.

Read the 2 documents about a school theatre trip and complete John’s notes.

Document 1

School trip to Stratford-upon-Avon on Friday 22nd May Join us! 50 of our Year 7 and 8 students will have the chance to go to Stratford-upon-Avon and to watch a play by William Shakespeare. In the morning we will take a guided tour of Anne Hathaway’s cottage. For lunch we will have a picnic near the river. Don’t forget to bring lunch. In the afternoon we will watch W. Shakespeare’s famous play ‘Macbeth’. Parent and student information meeting: Friday 10th April in the assembly hall at 6 p.m. Please be quick if you want to join us as the closing date is Friday 24th April. Price: £12. Meeting place: school gate at 8 a.m. The coach will leave at 8.30. Return time: 6.30 p.m.

Document 2 Dear pupils, Our yearly Stratford-upon-Avon trip is very popular. Unfortunately we cannot get enough tickets to see ‘Macbeth’. We have tickets for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ instead. The tickets are a little more expensive than expected. The trip will now cost £15 per person. Departure time is the same. We will eventually come back around 7 p.m.. Yours sincerely, Mrs Smith English Teacher

John’s notes:

a. Name of the town: ………………………………………….

d. Cost: …………………………………………………..

b. Date of the trip: ………………………………………..

e. Meeting place: ……………………………………………..

c. Name of the play the pupils will see:

f. Departure time: ………………………………………….

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g. Return time: ………………………………………………

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II.

Read the following conversation between two friends, Brad and Natalie. Choose and circle Natalie’s answers (A, B, C or D).

Brad

Natalie

1. Hi, how are you?

2. What are you reading?

3. Really? It looks interesting. Where did you get it?

4. Lucky you! I usually borrow books from the library.

5. Every week. When you’re finished, can I have it?

Reading

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LEVEL A2

A.

Nice to meet you.

B.

Fine thanks.

C.

I’m Natalie.

D.

Yes, I am.

A.

It’s an adventure story.

B.

I’m writing a history essay.

C.

I like romance.

D.

I want to buy a magazine.

A.

There are 3 libraries in town.

B.

It costs £5.

C.

It is about an explorer.

D.

It’s a birthday present.

A.

Do you often go to the library?

B.

I go there with friends.

C.

Every Saturday morning.

D.

Do you like reading?

A.

Yes, I like it.

B.

Sorry I’m not.

C.

Sure, I can lend it to you.

D.

No, I don’t.

PASS

FAIL

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WRITING I.

Sally Anderson is your new British penfriend. Here is her letter: Dear penfriend, I’m Sally. I’m from Manchester. I live with my mum, my dad and my big sister. And you? My favourite school subject is English because I love reading. I would like to know more about your school. Is it big? What do you learn at school? What subjects do or don’t you like? Do you wear a uniform? XXX Sally

Write to Sally and answer her questions. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

II.

Choose subject A OR subject B.

A. You have an invitation to a friend’s birthday party. You can’t go. Write a short excuse note to say: 1) you’re sorry; 2) you can’t go; 3) why. B. Write a short film review about the last film you liked. Don’t forget to give the name of the film. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Writing

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LEVEL A2

PASS

FAIL

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