http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aTests+tag%3aVocabularySearch results for 'tag:Tests tag:Vocabulary' matching tags 'Tests' and 'Vocabulary'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheHistoryPackagingSelectiveCloze/lwdlr/post.htmSun, 01 Nov 2009 17:54:57 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:959089tanitFrom Paper 1 (Reading) of the CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) of the University of Cambridge , Part 1 . In this part candidates are asked to read three extracts and to answer a total of 18 questions, six per extract. Here are some directions and suggestions given in the CPE handbook for this task: Students should be aware of the different aspects of vocabulary tested in this part of the paper. They should read through each text carefully, not forgetting the title, to get a general idea of the text type and meaning before looking at the options. They could also be encouraged to think about the possible forms and meanings of the gapped words at this stage. They should be aware that the missing word(s) may form part...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CpeQuizBureaucracy/gqnkk/post.htmTue, 04 Nov 2008 20:02:57 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:583671fandorinHi there. There is a part from CPE handbook, Sample Papers presenting some examples for ESOL Certificate in Proficiency English (CPE) (Cambridge University) , Paper 1: Reading. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C,or D) best fits each gap. __ Bureaucracy Given that bureaucracy is held in such ill "repute|notoriety|knowledge|name" today, it is hard to remember that it was once considered a great organisational innovation. By organising the "division|distinction|detachment|divergence" of labour, by making management and decision-making a profession, and by providing order and a set of rules that allowed many different kinds of specialists to work in co-ordination toward a common...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CpeQuizFlightToPhoenix/gqnjq/post.htmTue, 04 Nov 2008 19:48:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:583660fandorinHi there. There is a part from CPE handbook, Sample Papers presenting some examples for ESOL Certificate in Proficiency English (CPE) (Cambridge University) , Paper 1: Reading. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C,or D) best fits each gap. __ Flight to Phoenix. I was booked on an early flight so I "lost|made|left|used" no time in getting showered and dressed, and "headed|pressed|proceeded|set" for the airport. It was only when I felt aircraft leave the runway, and saw Manhattan "receding|abating|withdrawing|reversing" into the distance beneath and behind me, that I finally began to relax.Even at nine o'clock in the Morning Phoenix was hot. It was a physical shock to walk out of the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TestFcePhrasalVerbTake/gpwxh/post.htmFri, 17 Oct 2008 20:23:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:577378fandorinHi there. There is a quiz from book "Grammar and vocabulary for First Certificate", preparing for the ESOL First Certificate in English (FCE) (Cambridge University) . It's extracted from one module, devoted to Phrasal Verbs : take . It implies upper-intermediate level. I hope it would be useful. 1. We ought to get rid og this table, it takes "up|out|on|off|after|in|back|to" far too much space. 2. If you're hot, you can take "off|out|on|up|after|in|back|to" you jacket. 3.This meat can't be fresh, it smells awful - I'm taking it "back|out|on|off|after|in|up|to" to the butcher. 4.John has always been difficult - he must take "after|out|on|off|up|in|back|to" his dad. 5. You...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TestPhrasesPurposeReason/gpzhc/post.htmTue, 14 Oct 2008 19:51:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:576387fandorinHi there. There is a quiz from book "Grammar and vocabulary for First Certificate", preparing for the ESOL First Certificate in English (FCE) (Cambridge University) . It's extracted from one module, devoted to Link words : purpose and reason . It implies upper-intermediate level. I hope it would be useful. 1. I phoned "because|since" I need to speak to you. 2."Since|Because" the rain has stopped, we can go back in the garden. 3."Because|Because of" the bus was late, I missed the meeting. 4.We took a taxi "in order not to|not to" be late. 5.The traffic jam is "due to|owing" to major roadworks. 6.Emma came first "as a result of|on account of" all her hard work. 7....http://www.englishforums.com/English/ModalsQuizFce/gpzcz/post.htmTue, 14 Oct 2008 16:14:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:576305fandorinHi there. There is a quiz from book "Grammar and vocabulary for First Certificate", preparing for the ESOL First Certificate in English (FCE) (Cambridge University) . It's extracted from one module, devoted to Modals . It implies upper-intermediate level. I hope it would be useful. 1. When we were at school we "had to|ought to" wear a uniform. 2. You "don't have to|mustn't" fasten during the whole of the flight. 3. You "should|'ve got to" tell her you're sorry. 4. You "must|need to" be a member of the library before you can borrow books. 5. I "don't need to|shouldn't" wear glasses because my eyesight is still quite good. 6. We "weren't...http://www.englishforums.com/English/KeasReadingSelectiveCloze/gnggb/post.htmTue, 16 Sep 2008 19:30:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:566832tanitFrom Paper 1 (Reading) of the CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) of the University of Cambridge , Part 1 . In this part candidates are asked to read three extracts and to answer a total of 18 questions, six per extract. Here are some directions and suggestions given in the CPE handbook for this task: Students should be aware of the different aspects of vocabulary tested in this part of the paper. They should read through each text carefully, not forgetting the title, to get a general idea of the text type and meaning before looking at the options. They could also be encouraged to think about the possible forms and meanings of the gapped words at this stage. They should be aware that the missing word(s) may form part of an...http://www.englishforums.com/English/KanzyReadingComprehension/gnbxh/post.htmSat, 13 Sep 2008 08:31:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:565529tanitThis is an example of Paper 1 ( Reading ), Part 4 of ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), the most difficult among the exams designed by the University of Cambridge for students of English as a foreign/second language. This part is designed to assess the candidates' reading skills: they have to read a long text and they need to understand the main idea and detail of the text and any opinions or attitudes which are expressed in it. Time is limited in the exam, but not here! ______________________ Kanzy Kanzy is a pygmy chimpanzee. When he was two and a half he was separated briefly from his mother (who had already begun her on language training) and he suddenly, without any coaxing at all, began to use her board and...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutMusicBrainMultipleChoice-Quiz/gnbbr/post.htmFri, 12 Sep 2008 15:58:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:565301tanitThis quiz is given by the University of Cambridge as a free sample of Paper 3 (Use of English), Part 1 (Selective cloze) of the ESOL Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) . The format of this exam is currently undergoing major changes, so from the December 2008 session onwards, it will be different. Anyway, are you ready to challenge your grasp of vocabulary and understanding of (apparently) similar words? Here we are! _____________________________________________ What we know about music and the brain. Work on the human brain has "indicated|expressed|directed|guided" how different parts are centres of activity for different skills, feelings, perceptions and so on. It has also been shown that the left and right...