Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
English language transfer examination
MYP 1
1. Language skills test checking the ability of the applicant to use acquired knowledge
and solve practical tasks.
What will be assessed: reading comprehension, vocabulary (use of the language),
writing
Duration: 45 minutes
Test tasks match the requirements of the A1 level (according to CEFR).
For sample test, click here:
2. Interview:
A short interview with an applicant which will check the speaking skills corresponding
with A1 requirements.
Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
TRANSFER EXAMINATION – sample test
English language
Test code: Internal code (do not fill in) I
Total:
Parts 1-4: Part 5:
Instructions (read carefully)
1. For parts 1 to 4, write your answers into the question paper.
2. For part 5, use the space provided.
You have 45 minutes to complete the test.
Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
Part 1
- 6 questions -
Read the story. Choose a word from the box. Write the correct word next to numbers 1-5.
There is one example.
island (example) fridge pushed restaurant missing
ready pepper sky storm cut
Last week, Harry and his parents went to a small hotel on an island in a lake. On Saturday
afternoon the hotel cook went by boat to the town to see a friend. But then suddenly a (1)
______________ came, with rain and strong winds, and he couldn´t sail back to the hotel.
At six o´clock everyone in the hotel went to the (2) _____________ to have dinner, but it was
closed. ´What´s the matter?´ Harry´s wife asked the waiter. ´The dinner isn´t (3)
_______________,´ he said, ´because there is no-one to cook.´
So Harry´s parents decided to do something. They went into the kitchen where they looked in
the (4) ____________ and in the cupboards. They found some flour, tomatoes, cheese and
vegetables.
Dad made pizzas and Mum (5) ____________ the vegetables into small pieces for a salad.
´That smells good,´said the waiter.
Harry ate a piece of pizza. ´And it tastes very good!´ he said. Everyone loved the dinner and
thanked Harry´s parents.
(6) Now, choose the best name for the story.
Tick (✓) one space.
Harry buys pizza _____
Lunch on a boat _____
The new cooks _____
Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
Part 2
- 5 questions –
Katy is going to go with her aunt Emma to her office today.
Katy is asking Emma some questions about her work. What does Emma say?
Read the conversations and choose the best answer. Write a letter (A-H) for each answer.
You do not need to use all the letters. There is one example.
Example:
Katy: Emma, is it time to go to your office?
Emma: _______E________
Questions:
1. Katy: Do you always walk to
work?
A Sometimes I sit at my desk and
Emma: ___________________ sometimes I go out.
2. Katy: How many people work B Yes, everyone did this time.
there?
C OK, but only when I´m in
Emma: __________________ a meeting.
3. Katy: Where do you eat your D No, there aren´t many cafés near
lunch? the office.
Emma: __________________ E Yes, it is. I don´t want to be late .
(example)
4. Katy: Can I play on the computer
in your office? F Usually when I´ve finished with
everything that I´ve got to do.
Emma: __________________
G I take the bus if it´s raining.
5. Katy: What time do you come
home? H Only a few. It´s a small business.
Emma: __________________
Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
Part 3
- 10 questions -
Read the text. Choose the right words from the options below and write them on the lines.
In many (example) countries there are four seasons in the year. These are called spring,
summer, autumn and winter. ____________ (1) season is about 3 months long and then a new
season comes.
In the north of our planet summer usually ___________ (2) in June. It is the warmest time of the
year and it sometimes does not get dark ___________ (3) 10 o´clock at night. In September it
gets colder and the trees ___________ (4) their leaves. This season is called autumn. Winter
comes in December ___________ (5) it is usually very cold and a lot of countries have snow. On
some winter days, it gets dark at about 4 o´clock ___________ (6) the afternoon so the days are
very ___________ (7) and the nights are long.
In March the weather gets warmer and plants and flowers start to grow ___________ (8). This
season is called spring.
In the south of the planet countries have the ___________ (9) seasons, but they happen at
different times ___________ (10) the year. They have summer in December and winter in June.
Example many much any
1 Each Other All
2 began begins beginning
3 until for during
4 lost loses lose
5 which when where
6 at in on
7 shorter short shortest
8 after again already
9 both same more
10 of up with
Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
Part 4
- 10 questions -
Look and read. Choose the correct words and write them on the lines. There is one example.
an astronaut (example) a pilot golf sugar basketball hockey
salt magazines jam baseball stamps postcards
a journalist letters a photographer
This person can fly to the moon in a rocket. an astronaut
1 This is made from fruit and you can put it on your bread with a knife.
________________
2 Players in this game throw, catch and hit the ball on a sports field.
________________
3 These have pictures on them and you can write on the back and send them to friends
when you´re on holiday.
________________
4 It is this person´s job to write about news in the newspapers.
________________
5 You buy these and put them on your envelopes before you post them.
________________
6 This person flies a plane and usually wears a uniform.
________________
7 People like reading these because they have stories with pictures or photos on their
pages. ________________
8 You can play this game inside on ice or outside on a field. ________________
9 Some people like this in their tea or coffee and they put it in with a spoon.
________________
10 People don´t usually play this game in teams. They use a small, hard white ball.
________________
Spojená škola, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava
Part 5
- Writing -
Look at the pictures below. Write a story based on the pictures.
Write at least 2 sentences about each picture.
