PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST for Schools - Reading and Writing 0092/01 - SAMPLE TEST 1

Sep 30, 2026

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An ESOL Entry Level (Entry 3) Preliminary English test sample for schools focusing on Reading and Writing. The paper provides candidate instructions, timing (1 hour 30 minutes), and a mark scheme across Reading Parts 1–5 and Writing Parts 1–3, including the choice requirement for Writing Part 3. The sample includes short multiple-choice tasks, email and advertisement comprehension questions, and a magazine-matching section (Teen Magazines A–H) where learners select the best fit for each teen profile.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

READING

WRITING

SAMPLE TEST 1

Questions 1-5

Questions 6-10

Teen Magazines (A-H)

PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST for Schools Reading and Writing 0092/01 SAMPLE TEST 1 ∗ Time 1 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheets if they are not already there. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer all the questions in Reading Parts 1 – 5 and Writing Parts 1 and 2. Answer only one question from Writing Part 3. Read the instructions on the answer sheets. Write your answers on the answer sheets. Use a pencil. You must complete the answer sheets within the time limit. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheets. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES READING Questions 1 – 35 carry one mark. WRITING Questions 1 – 5 carry one mark. Part 2 (Question 6) carries five marks. Part 3 (Question 7 or 8) carries fifteen marks. * 500/2414/0 © UCLES 2015 Cambridge English Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) Questions 1 ñ 5 Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet. Example: 0 FOR SALE Rainforest Computer Game 2ñ4 players Bought last month Played once ñ works perfectly Phone Tom: 255324 The advert says the computer game A is almost new and in good condition. B does not work on the sellerís computer. C is only suitable for younger players. Answer: | 0 | A B C
| | --- | --- | 1 2 What should Peter do? A let Stefan know if he is delayed B tell Stefan which film he wants to watch C wait for Stefan inside the cinema A Lina would like to know if Natasha is going todo her history homework later this evening. B Lina wants to compare the notes she wrote about the history homework with Natashaís. C Lina hopes she can look at the information Natasha has for the history homework. 3 4 5 Why has Monica written the email? A to check if Anna is going on the trip B to ask Anna to book places on the trip C to remind Anna about the date of the trip A The swimming competition will last for one hour. B All swimmers should get some practice before Saturday. C There is an opportunity to swim before the competition starts. What must Zoe do? A Get ready for the dance class before Emilyísmother arrives. B Ask Emilyís mother for a lift to the dance class. C Collect her things for the dance class from Emilyís mother. 3 Turn Over ► Questions 6 ñ 10 The teenagers below are all looking for a magazine to read. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight magazines for young people. Decide which magazine would be the most suitable for the following teenagers. For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet. 6 7 8 9 10 Olaf would like to read stories that people his own age have written. He is also keen on music and would like some recommendations on the best bands to listen to. Becca wants to know more about the lives of famous people who frequently appear in the news. She is also interested in clothes and would like recommendations on what to wear. Hiro is interested in learning more about the latest international events. He is also keen on the cinema and would like to read different opinions on what to see. Gina is interested in geography and the natural world. She would also like to read articles that tell her about the lives of people from other countries. Chris enjoys going to concerts and wants to find out more about the people in his favourite bands. He is also keen to read articles written by other teenagers. Teen Magazines A Youth World is an entertainment magazine full of ideas on what to do. It provides details of all the latest films, concerts, exhibitions and fashion shows. If you are someone who prefers to stay in, it also recommends the best DVDs to watch. B Teens Now is a successful music magazine for teen

FAQs

How long is the sample test and what are the key timing rules?

The sample test allows 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates must complete the answer sheets within the time limit and submit both the question paper and answer sheets at the end.

What do candidates need to do for the Reading questions?

Reading questions are multiple-choice. Candidates read each question text and mark the correct letter (A, B or C) for Questions 1–5, and answer Questions 1–35 carry one mark each.

What is required in Writing Part 3?

Writing Part 3 requires candidates to answer only one question (Question 7 or 8) and it carries fifteen marks.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel