Prepared by Harinath Vemula for www.english143.in
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TELANGANA
ENGLISH OLYMPIAD (ELTA TEO) MODEL TEST
Time: 1 hr Marks: 50
___________________________________________________________________________
Note: 1. All the questions carry equal marks
(1 mark each)
2. No negative marks
3. Tick/ write appropriate answers in the
question paper itself.
1.
Reading Skills (Comprehension)
Read
the passage given below and answer the following questions.
Once upon a time in a quiet village, there lived an old man
named Mr. Raj who had a large, beautiful garden that he took care of every day.
The garden was filled with colourful flowers, fruit trees, and a small pond
with fish. People in the village often praised his garden and asked for advice
on how to grow plants. He was generous with his knowledge and loved to help
others.
One summer, however, the garden began to wilt. The flowers
lost their colour, and the trees bore no fruit. He tried everything he could to
restore the garden but without success. Just when he was about to give up, a
young boy from the village, Ram, offered to help. Together, they worked hard,
watering and tending to the plants. Over time, the garden bloomed again, and
Raj was grateful for Ram’s assistance.
1.The people in the village often
visited Raj’s house to……
A. ask
for food
B. admire
his garden and ask for gardening advice
C. help
him with his garden
D. buy
flowers from him
2. Raj ________________when his garden started to wilt.
A. ignored it.
B.
Asked Ram to help immediately.
C.
tried to rehabilitate it by himself.
D.
decided to sell the garden.
3.What can we infer about Ram’s character based on the passage?
A. He is lazy.
B.
He is kind and helpful.
C.
He dislikes gardening.
D.
He is afraid of Raj.
4.Which of the following best
describes the theme of the passage?
A.
The importance of wealth
B.
Friendship and teamwork
C.
The beauty of nature
D. Competition
and rivalry
5. The word closest in meaning to
‘bloomed’
B.
born
C.
spread out
D.
grew up
Ans: 1. B
2. C 3.B 4. B 5.
A
Read
the following poem
The Whispering Wind
The wind it whispers soft and low,
Through fields where golden flowers grow.
It dances through the tall, green trees,
And sways the branches with gentle ease.
In summer’s warmth, it’s light and free,
Brushing the leaves so tenderly.
But when the autumn skies turn grey,
It sweeps the fallen leaves away.
Answer
the following questions.
6. What does the wind do to the trees?
A. It breaks
the branches.
B.
It sways the branches gently.
C.
It hides in the trees.
D.
It whistles loudly.
7. How is the wind described
during summer?
A.
Harsh and cold
B.
Soft and loud
C.
Light and free
D.
Fast and fierce
8. Identify the figure of speech
in this line: “The wind it whispers soft and low”
A. personification
B.
imagery
C.
metapher
D.
simili
9.Which of the following lines
suggests that the wind is gentle?
A.
“The wind it whispers soft and low”
B.
“Through fields where golden flowers grow”
C. “It sweeps the fallen leaves away”
D. “But when
the autumn skies turn grey”
10.What is the mood of the poem?
A.
Sad and gloomy
B.
Calm and gentle
C.
Angry and tense
D. Confused
and chaotic
Ans: 6. C
7. C 8. A 9.
A 10. B
(11-15):
Read the following table and answer the questions below.
Study Habits and Academic Performance Trends Among 9th Grade Students
in India
|
Study
Habit |
Percentage of Students Who Follow
It |
Impact
on Performance |
Common
Challenges |
|
Regular Revision |
72% |
Improves
understanding and retention |
Lack
of time due to extracurriculars |
|
Using Notes/Study Material |
60% |
Enhances
conceptual clarity |
Over-reliance
on incomplete notes |
|
Time Management |
45% |
Leads
to better focus and productivity |
Delaying
and distractions |
|
Group Study |
40% |
Encourages
collaborative learning |
Miscommunication
and lack of focus |
|
Use of Online Learning Resources |
35% |
Expands
knowledge and resources |
Limited
internet access and distractions |
|
Avoiding Distractions (Mobile/TV) |
50% |
Improves
concentration and task completion |
Constant
interruptions from social media |
|
Healthy Sleep Schedule |
60% |
Increases
cognitive function and memory retention |
Late-night
studies and sleep deprivation |
11.
Why do you think regular revision of things to learn is not easy?
A) It
improves understanding and retention
B) Limited
internet access
C) Lack
of time and involvement in extracurricular activities
D) Time
Management
Answer:
C
12. According to the table, which study habit has the most
significant impact on understanding and retention?
A)
Group Study
B)
Regular Revision
C)
Using Notes/Study Material
D) Time
Management
Answer: B)
Regular Revision
13. What is a common challenge that students face when using online
learning resources?
A)
Lack of interest in the subject
B)
Limited internet access and distractions
C)
Over-reliance on incomplete notes
D) Lack
of collaboration
Answer: B)
Limited internet access and distractions
14. What percentage of students follow effective time management
practices?
A)
35%
B)
40%
C)
45%
D) 60%
Answer:
C) 45%
15. To overcome the challenge of time management, students
should………………….
A)
study long time
B)
breakdown larger tasks into smaller ones
C)
take the help of the classmates
D) spend less time on studies and enjoy the rest of time
Answer: B) breakdown larger tasks into smaller ones.
Vocabulary
16. Which word best fits as an antonym in the following sentence?
. "During the drought, the crops were ______, leading
to a significant food shortage."
A)
sparse
B)
plentiful
C)
ample
D) copious
Ans: A
17. Choose the correct correct
word to complete the sentence:
"She picked a beautiful flower
to place on the table next to the freshly baked ______."
A)
flour
B)
flower
C)
floor
D) foul
Ans: A
18.Choose the meaning
of the underlined word in the sentence.
‘‘Winning the national award was a great accomplishment
for the young writer.’’
A) asset
B) achievement
C) pride
D) access
Ans: B
19.Choose the right synonym of the underlined word.
“She confronted many challenges in her life.”
A) challenged
B) avoided
C) resisted
D) trouble
Ans. A
20. Fill in the blank with a
suitable word.
“He prepared well for the exams but
was______________with his results.
A.
disappointed
B.
amazed
C.
annoyed
D. disturbed
Ans: B
Grammar
21. Choose the correct sentence:
A.
She go to the market before 8 am.
B.
She went to the market before 8 am.
C.
She has went to the market before 8am.
D.
She had gone to the market before 8am.
Ans: D
22. Select the correct form of reported speech: “She said, ‘I am studying.’”
A. She said that she
is studying.
B.
She said that she was studying.
C.
She said that I was studying.
D.
She said that I am studying.
23. Which is the correct conditional sentence?
A.
If he will go, I would go too.
B.
If he goes, I will go too.
C.
If he went, I will go too.
D.
If he goes, I would go too.
24. Choose the correct passive form of the sentence: “The chef prepares the meal.”
A) The
meal has prepared by the chef.
B)
The meal is prepared by the chef.
C)
The chef is prepared by the meal.
D) The
meal was prepared by the chef.
Answer: B) The meal is prepared by the chef.
25. Choose the active voice form of the sentence: “The car has been repaired by the mechanic.”
A) The mechanic repairs the car.
B)
The mechanic has been repairing the car.
C)
The mechanic has repaired the car.
D) The
mechanic have repaired the car
Answer: C) The mechanic
has repaired the car.
26. Choose the correct direct speech representation: He has
asked me if I could help him.
A)
He asked “ Could you help me?”
B)
He asks me, “ Can you help me?”.
C)
He questioned, “ Could I help him”
D) He
asked, “Can you help me?’’
Answer: D) “He
asked, ‘Can you help me?’’
27.Choose the comparative form of the sentence: “This book is as interesting as that one.”
A) This book is the most interesting.
B)
That book is not more interesting than this one.
C)
That book is more interesting.
D) This
book is interesting than that one.
Answer: D) That book is not more interesting than this one.
28. Choose the correct question tag: “You haven’t seen this
movie, ___?”
A)
haven’t you
B)
did you
C)
have you
D)
don’t you
28. C) Have you?
29.Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. She speak very well.
B.
He plays the piano beautifully.
C.
They goes to school daily.
D. We
is happy to be here.
Answer: B) He plays
the piano beautifully.
30. You want to tell your mother in case of rain, you will stay back at home. What do you say?
A) If it rained,
I would stay home.
B)
If it rains, I would stay home.
C)
If it rains, I stayed home.
D) If
it had rained, I would stay home.
Answer: a) If it rained, I would stay home.
Punctuation
31. Choose the sentence that is
correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A.
My friend said “Hello! how are you.”
B.
My friend said “Hello, How are you?”
C.
My friend said “Hello”! how are you?
D.
My friend said “ Hello! How are you?”
Answer: (D) My friend said, “ Hello! How are you?”
32. Select the sentence with correct punctuation:
A.
She asked him to leave; but he didn’t listen.
B.
She asked him to leave but; he didn’t listen.
C.
She asked him to leave, but he didn’t listen.
D.
She asked him to leave but he didn’t listen.
Answer: (C) She asked him to
leave, but he didn’t listen.
Language Functions
33. Which of the following is the most polite way to ask
your teacher for an explanation?
A)
"I don't get this. Explain it."
B)
"Would you mind explaining it?"
C)
"What does this mean?"
D) "I
don’t understand anything you said."
Answer: B) "Would you mind explaining it?"
34. Which of the following is the
most suitable sentence for giving a suggestion?
A. How about helping Ramya?
B. Why
don’t you help Ramya?
C. It’s
better to help Ramya
D. You
help Ramya anyway.
Ans: C
35. How do you greet a friend on winning a game
A. Well
done
B. You
are great
C. Congratulations,
you did awesome!
D. Wow!
Ans: C
Spelling:
36. Choose
the correct spelling of the word.
A) Asasination
B) Assasssination
C) Assasination
D) Assaasinasion
Ans: B
37. Which
of the following words is spelled correctly?
A) Definately B)
Recieve C) Accommodate D) Seperately
Ans: C
Phrasal
Verbs/idioms
38. 1. What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence: After trying multiple times to fix the bus, the
driver decided to give up.
A)
Hand over
B) Stop
trying
C) Take
away
D) Cheer
up
Answer: B) Stop trying
39. What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean in the
sentence below?
Sentence: Despite the bus’s poor condition, the passengers
encouraged the driver to carry on with
the journey.
A) Stop
immediately
B) Continue
doing something
C) Lift
something
D) Wait
for someone
Answer: D) Continue doing something
Creative Writing:
40. Which would be the best greeting for a formal
invitation? A. Hey everyone! B. Dear Guests,
C.
What’s up?
D.
Hello, friends!
Ans: B) Dear Guests
41. In a diary entry, how should
you start to express a personal thought?
A.
“Today, I realized that…”
B.
“Ladies and gentlemen…”
C.
“To whom it may concern…”
D.
“My name is…”
Ans: A) “Today, I
realized that…”
(42--46):
Fill in the blank with appropriate word/phrase
42. The cat jumped______ my table when I was searching for
a file. (preposition)
A. on B. upon C. in D.into
43."I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started
raining." (conjunction)
A) and B)
but C) because D) or
44. "She has ___ unique ability to solve problems
quickly." (article)
A) a
B) an C)
the D) no article is
needed
45. "By the time she arrives, we ____ already
left." (verb)
A) has B)
have C) had D) will have
46. The store ________ I shop is
on Main Street. (relative pronoun)
A) when B) what C) which D) where
Ans: 42. B 43.
B 44. A 45. C
46. D
Parts
of Speech
47.Identify the adjective
in the following sentence.
Have you seen rotten
fruits across the valley?
A) seen B)
across C) rotten D) valley
Ans: C
48. Identify the adverb
in the sentence.
I remember a beautiful place
where we had our dinner last time.
A) remember
B) beautiful C) where D) last time
Ans: D
Scrambled
sentences
49.
Rearrange the following words to form a correct
sentence: "never / I / to / before / have / Paris / been"
Ans:………………,,,…..
(Ans: I have never been to Paris
before)
50.
Rearrange the following words to form a correct
sentence: " You/ do/ people /
trouble / help / who / the /are /in ?
Ans:…………….,,,,,,,..
(Ans: Do you help the people who are in trouble?)
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1.Speaking:
giving a situation and respond in one minute
10 Marks
2.Listening and
writing test:
10 Marks
providing an
audio of two minutes asking to answer the following questions
Prepared by Harinath Vemula for www.english143.in
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TELANGANA
ENGLISH OLYMPIAD (ELTA TEO) MODEL TEST
Time: 1 hr Marks: 50
___________________________________________________________________________
Note: 1. All the questions carry equal marks
(1 mark each)
2. No negative marks
3. Tick/ write appropriate answers in the
question paper itself.
1.
Reading Skills (Comprehension)
Read
the passage given below and answer the following questions.
Once upon a time in a quiet village, there lived an old man
named Mr. Raj who had a large, beautiful garden that he took care of every day.
The garden was filled with colourful flowers, fruit trees, and a small pond
with fish. People in the village often praised his garden and asked for advice
on how to grow plants. He was generous with his knowledge and loved to help
others.
One summer, however, the garden began to wilt. The flowers
lost their colour, and the trees bore no fruit. He tried everything he could to
restore the garden but without success. Just when he was about to give up, a
young boy from the village, Ram, offered to help. Together, they worked hard,
watering and tending to the plants. Over time, the garden bloomed again, and
Raj was grateful for Ram’s assistance.
1.The people in the village often
visited Raj’s house to……
A. ask
for food
B. admire
his garden and ask for gardening advice
C. help
him with his garden
D. buy
flowers from him
2. Raj ________________when his garden started to wilt.
A. ignored it.
B.
Asked Ram to help immediately.
C.
tried to rehabilitate it by himself.
D.
decided to sell the garden.
3.What can we infer about Ram’s character based on the passage?
A. He is lazy.
B.
He is kind and helpful.
C.
He dislikes gardening.
D.
He is afraid of Raj.
4.Which of the following best
describes the theme of the passage?
A.
The importance of wealth
B.
Friendship and teamwork
C.
The beauty of nature
D. Competition
and rivalry
5. The word closest in meaning to
‘bloomed’
B.
born
C.
spread out
D.
grew up
Ans: 1. B
2. C 3.B 4. B 5.
A
Read
the following poem
The Whispering Wind
The wind it whispers soft and low,
Through fields where golden flowers grow.
It dances through the tall, green trees,
And sways the branches with gentle ease.
In summer’s warmth, it’s light and free,
Brushing the leaves so tenderly.
But when the autumn skies turn grey,
It sweeps the fallen leaves away.
Answer
the following questions.
6. What does the wind do to the trees?
A. It breaks
the branches.
B.
It sways the branches gently.
C.
It hides in the trees.
D.
It whistles loudly.
7. How is the wind described
during summer?
A.
Harsh and cold
B.
Soft and loud
C.
Light and free
D.
Fast and fierce
8. Identify the figure of speech
in this line: “The wind it whispers soft and low”
A. personification
B.
imagery
C.
metapher
D.
simili
9.Which of the following lines
suggests that the wind is gentle?
A.
“The wind it whispers soft and low”
B.
“Through fields where golden flowers grow”
C. “It sweeps the fallen leaves away”
D. “But when
the autumn skies turn grey”
10.What is the mood of the poem?
A.
Sad and gloomy
B.
Calm and gentle
C.
Angry and tense
D. Confused
and chaotic
Ans: 6. C
7. C 8. A 9.
A 10. B
(11-15):
Read the following table and answer the questions below.
Study Habits and Academic Performance Trends Among 9th Grade Students
in India
|
Study
Habit |
Percentage of Students Who Follow
It |
Impact
on Performance |
Common
Challenges |
|
Regular Revision |
72% |
Improves
understanding and retention |
Lack
of time due to extracurriculars |
|
Using Notes/Study Material |
60% |
Enhances
conceptual clarity |
Over-reliance
on incomplete notes |
|
Time Management |
45% |
Leads
to better focus and productivity |
Delaying
and distractions |
|
Group Study |
40% |
Encourages
collaborative learning |
Miscommunication
and lack of focus |
|
Use of Online Learning Resources |
35% |
Expands
knowledge and resources |
Limited
internet access and distractions |
|
Avoiding Distractions (Mobile/TV) |
50% |
Improves
concentration and task completion |
Constant
interruptions from social media |
|
Healthy Sleep Schedule |
60% |
Increases
cognitive function and memory retention |
Late-night
studies and sleep deprivation |
11.
Why do you think regular revision of things to learn is not easy?
A) It
improves understanding and retention
B) Limited
internet access
C) Lack
of time and involvement in extracurricular activities
D) Time
Management
Answer:
C
12. According to the table, which study habit has the most
significant impact on understanding and retention?
A)
Group Study
B)
Regular Revision
C)
Using Notes/Study Material
D) Time
Management
Answer: B)
Regular Revision
13. What is a common challenge that students face when using online
learning resources?
A)
Lack of interest in the subject
B)
Limited internet access and distractions
C)
Over-reliance on incomplete notes
D) Lack
of collaboration
Answer: B)
Limited internet access and distractions
14. What percentage of students follow effective time management
practices?
A)
35%
B)
40%
C)
45%
D) 60%
Answer:
C) 45%
15. To overcome the challenge of time management, students
should………………….
A)
study long time
B)
breakdown larger tasks into smaller ones
C)
take the help of the classmates
D) spend less time on studies and enjoy the rest of time
Answer: B) breakdown larger tasks into smaller ones.
Vocabulary
16. Which word best fits as an antonym in the following sentence?
. "During the drought, the crops were ______, leading
to a significant food shortage."
A)
sparse
B)
plentiful
C)
ample
D) copious
Ans: A
17. Choose the correct correct
word to complete the sentence:
"She picked a beautiful flower
to place on the table next to the freshly baked ______."
A)
flour
B)
flower
C)
floor
D) foul
Ans: A
18.Choose the meaning
of the underlined word in the sentence.
‘‘Winning the national award was a great accomplishment
for the young writer.’’
A) asset
B) achievement
C) pride
D) access
Ans: B
19.Choose the right synonym of the underlined word.
“She confronted many challenges in her life.”
A) challenged
B) avoided
C) resisted
D) trouble
Ans. A
20. Fill in the blank with a
suitable word.
“He prepared well for the exams but
was______________with his results.
A.
disappointed
B.
amazed
C.
annoyed
D. disturbed
Ans: B
Grammar
21. Choose the correct sentence:
A.
She go to the market before 8 am.
B.
She went to the market before 8 am.
C.
She has went to the market before 8am.
D.
She had gone to the market before 8am.
Ans: D
22. Select the correct form of reported speech: “She said, ‘I am studying.’”
A. She said that she
is studying.
B.
She said that she was studying.
C.
She said that I was studying.
D.
She said that I am studying.
23. Which is the correct conditional sentence?
A.
If he will go, I would go too.
B.
If he goes, I will go too.
C.
If he went, I will go too.
D.
If he goes, I would go too.
24. Choose the correct passive form of the sentence: “The chef prepares the meal.”
A) The
meal has prepared by the chef.
B)
The meal is prepared by the chef.
C)
The chef is prepared by the meal.
D) The
meal was prepared by the chef.
Answer: B) The meal is prepared by the chef.
25. Choose the active voice form of the sentence: “The car has been repaired by the mechanic.”
A) The mechanic repairs the car.
B)
The mechanic has been repairing the car.
C)
The mechanic has repaired the car.
D) The
mechanic have repaired the car
Answer: C) The mechanic
has repaired the car.
26. Choose the correct direct speech representation: He has
asked me if I could help him.
A)
He asked “ Could you help me?”
B)
He asks me, “ Can you help me?”.
C)
He questioned, “ Could I help him”
D) He
asked, “Can you help me?’’
Answer: D) “He
asked, ‘Can you help me?’’
27.Choose the comparative form of the sentence: “This book is as interesting as that one.”
A) This book is the most interesting.
B)
That book is not more interesting than this one.
C)
That book is more interesting.
D) This
book is interesting than that one.
Answer: D) That book is not more interesting than this one.
28. Choose the correct question tag: “You haven’t seen this
movie, ___?”
A)
haven’t you
B)
did you
C)
have you
D)
don’t you
28. C) Have you?
29.Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. She speak very well.
B.
He plays the piano beautifully.
C.
They goes to school daily.
D. We
is happy to be here.
Answer: B) He plays
the piano beautifully.
30. You want to tell your mother in case of rain, you will stay back at home. What do you say?
A) If it rained,
I would stay home.
B)
If it rains, I would stay home.
C)
If it rains, I stayed home.
D) If
it had rained, I would stay home.
Answer: a) If it rained, I would stay home.
Punctuation
31. Choose the sentence that is
correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A.
My friend said “Hello! how are you.”
B.
My friend said “Hello, How are you?”
C.
My friend said “Hello”! how are you?
D.
My friend said “ Hello! How are you?”
Answer: (D) My friend said, “ Hello! How are you?”
32. Select the sentence with correct punctuation:
A.
She asked him to leave; but he didn’t listen.
B.
She asked him to leave but; he didn’t listen.
C.
She asked him to leave, but he didn’t listen.
D.
She asked him to leave but he didn’t listen.
Answer: (C) She asked him to
leave, but he didn’t listen.
Language Functions
33. Which of the following is the most polite way to ask
your teacher for an explanation?
A)
"I don't get this. Explain it."
B)
"Would you mind explaining it?"
C)
"What does this mean?"
D) "I
don’t understand anything you said."
Answer: B) "Would you mind explaining it?"
34. Which of the following is the
most suitable sentence for giving a suggestion?
A. How about helping Ramya?
B. Why
don’t you help Ramya?
C. It’s
better to help Ramya
D. You
help Ramya anyway.
Ans: C
35. How do you greet a friend on winning a game
A. Well
done
B. You
are great
C. Congratulations,
you did awesome!
D. Wow!
Ans: C
Spelling:
36. Choose
the correct spelling of the word.
A) Asasination
B) Assasssination
C) Assasination
D) Assaasinasion
Ans: B
37. Which
of the following words is spelled correctly?
A) Definately B)
Recieve C) Accommodate D) Seperately
Ans: C
Phrasal
Verbs/idioms
38. 1. What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence: After trying multiple times to fix the bus, the
driver decided to give up.
A)
Hand over
B) Stop
trying
C) Take
away
D) Cheer
up
Answer: B) Stop trying
39. What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean in the
sentence below?
Sentence: Despite the bus’s poor condition, the passengers
encouraged the driver to carry on with
the journey.
A) Stop
immediately
B) Continue
doing something
C) Lift
something
D) Wait
for someone
Answer: D) Continue doing something
Creative Writing:
40. Which would be the best greeting for a formal
invitation? A. Hey everyone! B. Dear Guests,
C.
What’s up?
D.
Hello, friends!
Ans: B) Dear Guests
41. In a diary entry, how should
you start to express a personal thought?
A.
“Today, I realized that…”
B.
“Ladies and gentlemen…”
C.
“To whom it may concern…”
D.
“My name is…”
Ans: A) “Today, I
realized that…”
(42--46):
Fill in the blank with appropriate word/phrase
42. The cat jumped______ my table when I was searching for
a file. (preposition)
A. on B. upon C. in D.into
43."I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started
raining." (conjunction)
A) and B)
but C) because D) or
44. "She has ___ unique ability to solve problems
quickly." (article)
A) a
B) an C)
the D) no article is
needed
45. "By the time she arrives, we ____ already
left." (verb)
A) has B)
have C) had D) will have
46. The store ________ I shop is
on Main Street. (relative pronoun)
A) when B) what C) which D) where
Ans: 42. B 43.
B 44. A 45. C
46. D
Parts
of Speech
47.Identify the adjective
in the following sentence.
Have you seen rotten
fruits across the valley?
A) seen B)
across C) rotten D) valley
Ans: C
48. Identify the adverb
in the sentence.
I remember a beautiful place
where we had our dinner last time.
A) remember
B) beautiful C) where D) last time
Ans: D
Scrambled
sentences
49.
Rearrange the following words to form a correct
sentence: "never / I / to / before / have / Paris / been"
Ans:………………,,,…..
(Ans: I have never been to Paris
before)
50.
Rearrange the following words to form a correct
sentence: " You/ do/ people /
trouble / help / who / the /are /in ?
Ans:…………….,,,,,,,..
(Ans: Do you help the people who are in trouble?)
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1.Speaking:
giving a situation and respond in one minute
10 Marks
2.Listening and
writing test:
10 Marks
providing an
audio of two minutes asking to answer the following questions