••• Cambridge Young Learners English Tests Introduction The Cambridge Young Learners English Tests offer an elementary-level testing system for learners of English between the ages of and 12 The tests include key levels of assessment: Starters, Movers and Flyers Starters is the lowest level in the system Test instructions are very simple and consist only of words and structures specified in the syllabus The complete test lasts about 45 minutes and has the following components: Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking Listening Reading and Writing Speaking length number of parts number of items approx 20 minutes 20 20 minutes 25 approx 3-5 minutes - Candidates need a pen or pencil for the Reading and Writing paper, and coloured pens or pencils for the Listening paper All answers are written on the question papers Listening In general, the aim is to focus on the 'here and now' and to use language in meaningful contexts In addition to multiple-choice and short-answer questions, candidates are asked to use coloured pencils to mark their responses to one task There are parts Each part begins with a clear example part main skill focus listening for words and prepositions input expected response number of questions picture and dialogue draw lines to position things correctly on a picture illustrated comprehension questions and dialogue write numbers and names - listening for numbers and spelling listening for specific information (present tenses) 3-option multiple-choice pictures and dialogues tick boxes next to correct picture listening for words, colours and prepositions picture and dialogue carry out instructions; locate objects and colour correctly (range of colours is: blue, brown, green, orange, pink, purple, red, yellow) Introduction Reading and Writing Again, the focus is on the 'here and now' and the use of language in meaningful contexts where possible To complete the test, candidates need a single pen or pencil of any colour There are parts, each starting with a clear example part main skill focus input number of questions expected response reading short sentences and recognising lexis lexical items, pictures, and sentences tick or cross to show if sentence is true or false reading sentences about a picture and writing one-word answers picture and sentences write 'yes'/ 'no' spelling of single words pictures and sets of jumbled letters write words reading a text and writing missing words (nouns) cloze text, words and pictures choose and copy missing words correctly 5 reading questions about a picture story and writing one-word answers story presented through pictures and questions write one-word answers to questions Speaking In the Speaking test, the candidate speaks with examiner for about minutes The format of the test is explained in advance to the child in their native language, by a teacher or person familiar to them This person then takes the child into the exam room and introduces them to the examiner Speaking ability is assessed according to various criteria, including comprehension, the ability to produce an appropriate response and pronunciation part main skill focus expected response input understanding and following spoken instructions scene card point to the correct part of the picture understanding and following spoken instructions scene card and small object cards place the object cards on the scene card as directed understanding and answering spoken questions scene card answer questions with short answers understanding and answering spoken questions object cards answer questions with short answers understanding and responding to personal questions no visual prompt answer questions with short answers Further information The topics, structures, words and tasks upon which the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests are based are comprehensively described in the Handbook, so teachers or parents can know exactly what to expect Further information about the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests can be obtained from the Local Secretary for Cambridge ESOL examinations in your area, or from: Cambridge ESOL (YLE Subject Officer) Cambridge Assessment Hills Road Telephone: +44 1223 553997 Cambridge Fax: +44 1223 460278 CB12EU e-rnail: ESOLHelpdesk@CambridgeESOL.org United Kingdom www.CambridgeESOL.org Test Answers Listening Part (5 marks) Lines should be drawn between: the pencil and under the bed the ruler and next to the lamp the T-shirt and in the garden the glasses and on the mother's head the hat and between the shoes Part (5 marks) Happy (correct spelling) Pat (correct spelling) 3/three 7/seven Brown (correct spelling) red Part (5 marks) IB C 3A 4B SB Part (5 marks) Colour the fish in front of the camera - yellow Colour the fish in the box - purple Colour the fish next to the radio - green Colour the fish under the ducks - pink Colour the fish on the boat - red TRANSCRIPT Hello This is the Cambridge Starters Practice Listening Test, Test Part Look at Part Now look at the picture MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: Listen and look There is one example And can you see the ruler? Yes Here it is Good! Put it next to the lamp Right I'm putting the ruler next to the lamp now [pause] [pause] MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: Can you see the sock? Yes Put the sock on the guitar On the guitar OK, I'm doing that now WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: MAN: [pause] [pause] Can you see the line? This is an example Now you listen and draw lines MAN: WOMAN: [pause] MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: Now the pencil Put it under the bed Put the pencil under the bed? Yes, please OK I can that [pause] Where can I put the T-shirt? Put it in the garden, please Sorry? Put the T-shirt in the garden WOMAN: And can you see the glasses? Yes Can I put them on the mother's head? Yes, put the glasses on the mother's head Right! [pause] Test Answers MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: Now put the hat between the two shoes Pardon? Where can I put the hat? Between the two shoes OK WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: [pause] Now listen to Part again [The recording is repeated.] [pause] That is the end of Part And what's your mum's name? Her name's Pat Can you spell her name? Yes It's P-A-T WOMAN: And what's your family name? Our family name is Brown Boy: WOMAN: So your mum and dad are Mr and Mrs Brown? B-R-O-W-N That's right! Boy: [pause] Now listen to Part again Part Look at the picture Listen and write a name or a number There are two examples [The recording is repeated.] [pause] [pause] WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: Hello What's your name? My name's Bill Is that B-I-L-L? Yes, it is That is the end of Part [pause] Part Look at the pictures Listen and look There is one example [pause] [pause] WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: And how old are you, Bill? I'm six Six! You're very big! Yes, I am Can you see the answers? Now you listen and write a name or a number [pause] What sport is on TV today? Boy: MAN: Boy: [pause] WOMAN: Now, what's your favourite toy? Boy: It's my toy monkey He sleeps in my bed WOMAN: And what's his name? Boy: It's 'Happy' WOMAN: Is that H-A-P-P-Y? Boy: Yes [pause] WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: And how old is he? My monkey's three Three? He's old! Yes And I love him [pause] WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: Do you have a brother or sister? Yes I've got seven brothers and sisters Seven! That's a big family! I know! What are you watching, Nick? Is it hockey? No, that isn't on TV today And there's no football! What are you watching then? Basketball I'm enjoying it! Can you see the tick? Now you listen and tick the box [pause] Which is Sue's toy? MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: Is this your toy bus, Sue? No, it's my brother's Is this your train then? No, but this is my plane It's great! [pause] Where are Tom's trousers? Boy: I can't find my trousers, Mum They're not in my cupboard WOMAN: Look in the bathroom Boy: They're not there WOMAN: Oh, there they are They're on the floor next to your bed [pause] [pause] Test Answers Which book does Sam want? WOMAN: Look, here's a book on sport, Sam Do you want it? Boy: No thanks, Mum Is there a book on animals? WOMAN: No But this book's good There are a lot of cars in it Boy: Great Can I have that one? WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: And there's a fish in the box Oh, yes! Colour it purple The fish in the box? Purple? Yes That's right OK [pause] [pause] What is Ann drawing? MAN: WOMAN: One fish is next to the radio Can you see it? Boy: Yes It's listening to it! Can I colour that fish green? WOMAN: Yes Colour the fish next to the radio green Boy: That's my favourite colour! WOMAN: Good! What are you drawing, Ann? Is it a tiger? No, Dad Can't you see? GIRL: MAN: I know Is it a cow? GIRL: No, it's a hippo Look It's in some water [pause] What can Ben's mum do? WOMAN: You like horses, Ben Can your mum ride? Boy: No, she can't WOMAN: What's her hobby? Can she play the piano? Boy: No, she paints Her pictures are very good [pause] Boy: Look at the fish in the water under the ducks! WOMAN: The fish under the ducks? Boy: Yes What colour can I that fish? WOMAN: Pink Boy: Pardon? WOMAN: Pink Now listen to Part again [The recording is repeated.] [pause] [pause] That is the end of Part WOMAN: Now, the fish on the boat Can you see it? Boy: Yes WOMAN: Colour the fish on the boat Colour it red Boy: Red! Great! I love this picture now WOMAN: Good [pause] Part Look at the picture Listen and look There is one example [pause] Boy: I love this picture Look at all the fish! WOMAN: Yes You can colour them for me Boy: OK Can I colour the fish on the mirror? Can I colour it blue? W.OMAN: The fish on the mirror, blue? Yes! Boy: Good Now listen to Part again [The recording [pause] That is the end of the Starters Practice Listening Test [pause] Can you see the blue fish? This is an example Now you listen and colour is repeated.] Reading and Writing [pause] WOMAN: Now, can you see the fish next to the camera? Boy: Yes It's swimming in front of it WOMAN: That's right Colour the fish in front of the camera yellow Boy: Yellow OK I'm doing it now WOMAN: Great! [pause] Part (5 marks) 1.1 2.1 4.1 3X 5.1 Part (5 marks) no no yes no yes Part (5 marks) meat milk oman bread potato Part (5 marks) school chair letters children games Part (5 marks) (he/the man is/'s) reading (a/the book) (small) boy/child (a/the) doll/toy bed/blanket (a/the woman's/girl's) (pink) shirt/jacket Test Answers Speaking Part Examiner does this: Usher brings candidate in Examiner says this: Usher to examiner: Hello This is (child's name*) Examiner: Hello, * My name's Jane/Ms Smith Points to Scene card Look at this This is a room in a house The boy's playing the guitar Points to the window in Scene card Here's the window * where's the doll? Where are the flowers? Points to Object cards Now look at these Which is the frog? Minimum response expected from child: Back-up questions: Hello Points at items in the picture Is this the doll? Are these the flowers? Points to Object card Is this the frog? (pointing to frog) Now you put the frog in the cupboard Puts Object card in place Where's the cupboard? ill the cupboard Which is the jacket/ banana? Points to Object card Is this the jacket/ banana? (pointing to jacket/banana) Put the jacket/banana between the clock and the door Puts Object card in place Where are the clock and the door? Between the clock and the door Which is the train/ice cream? Points to Object card Is this the train/ice cream? (pointing to train/ice cream) Put the train/ice cream under the piano Puts Object card in place Where's the piano? Under the piano Now, *, what's this? What colour is it? How many lamps are there? lamp red Is it a lamp? Is it green? Red? two Is there one? Two? What's the baby doing? sleeping Is the baby sleeping? What's this? Do you like sport? What sport you/your friends like? ball yes/no football Is it a ball? Do you/they like football? What's this? Have you got long or short hair? What colour is your hair? hair Is it hair? short/long brown Is your hair brown? I'm putting the frog on the mat Removes Object cards and points to a lamp in in Scene card Points to the baby Puts Scene card away and picks out three Object cards 4.1 Shows ball card 4.2 4.3 Shows hair card Shows watermelon card What's this? Do you like watermelon? What you eat for breakfast? watermelon yes/no bread Is it a watermelon? Do you eat bread? * Remember to use the child's name throughout the test Test Answers Part Examiner does this: Puts away all cards Examiner says this: Back-up questions: Now, *, what's your friend's name? Maria/John Is your friend's name Maria/John? How old is she/he? 10 Is she/he 10? What you with your friend? play Do you play with your friend? OK, thank you, Goodbye * " Remember to use the child's name throughout the test 10 Minimum response expected from child: Goodbye Test Answers Listening Part (5 marks) Lines should be drawn between: the sausages and on the elephant's tail the eggs and next to the bike the cake and in the bag the duck and between the house and the tree the apple and in the girl's hand (either hand is acceptable) Part (5 marks) Tom (correct spelling) 9/nine 8/eight Bird (correct spelling) Grey (correct spelling) Part (5 marks) 1C 2A 3B 4B SC Part (5 marks) Colour the book in the bookcase - pink Colour the book between the dog and the radio - yellow Colour the book under the bed - red Colour the bird's book - purple Colour the book on the mat - orange TRANSCRIPT Hello This is the Cambridge Starters Practice Listening Test, Test Part Look at Part Now look at the picture Listen and look There is one example [pause] MAN: Can you find the flowers? WOMAN: Yes There they are MAN: Please can you put the flowers in the window? WOMAN: OK, I'm putting the flowers in the window [pause] Can you see the line? This is an example Now you listen and draw lines [pause] WOMAN: On the elephant's tail OK [pause] MAN: Now find the eggs WOMAN: Yes MAN: And put them next to the bike WOMAN: Right The eggs are next to the bike now [pause] WOMAN: Now, where can I put the cake? MAN: The cake? Oh, yes Please put it in the bag WOMAN: OK, I'm putting it in the bag MAN: Thank you [pause] WOMAN: Look! There's a duck Where can I put it? MAN: Please put it between the house and the tree MAN: Can you see the sausages? WOMAN: These sausages? MAN: Yes Please put them on the elephant's tail 11 Test Answers WOMAN: OK, I'm putting the duck between the house and the tree MAN: Good, thank you [pause] S MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: Our teacher likes mice She's got nine of them WOMAN: How many mice? Nine They're funny! They live at the Boy: school WOMAN: Oh! Boy: There's an apple here Yes, I can see it Please put the apple in the girl's hand It's in the girl's hand now Now listen to Part again [The recording is repeated.] [pause] S WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: [pause] Now listen to Part again That is the end of Part [The recording [pause] Part WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Hello What's your name? My name's Pat Oh! Can you spell that? Yes, I can It's P-A-T Very good [pause] Boy: WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: This is a picture of my classroom Oh! Is that class five? Yes, that's right I know a boy in class five That is the end of Part [pause] Part What's Mum doing? MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: What's your friend's name at school? His name's Tom Do you spell that T-O-M? Yes Can you see the tick? Now you listen and tick the box [pause] Where's the football shirt? Boy: WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: WOMAN: And how many girls are there in your class? Boy: There are mmm eight WOMAN: Eight girls? Boy: Yes, that's right [pause] WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: And who is the woman in your picture? That's my teacher She's Mrs Bird Oh! Can you spell her name? Yes, I can It's B-I-R-D Well done! [pause] 12 Mum! I can't find my football shirt! Is it in your cupboard? No, it isn't And it isn't in the car Look! There it is, on the bed! [pause] [pause] Is Mum watching television? No, she isn't She's in her bedroom Oh Is she Sleeping? No, she's reading [pause] [pause] WOMAN: Boy: WOMAN: Boy: Look at the pictures Listen and look There is one example [pause] Can you see the answers? Now you listen and write a name or a number is repeated.] [pause] Look at the picture Listen and write a name or a number There are two examples [pause] And where you live, Pat? I live in Grey Street Do you spell that G-R-E-Y? Yes Which animals does Sue like? Boy: Girl: Boy: GIRL: Do you like cats, Sue? No, I don't Well, you like horses? No I like small animals Lizards are my favourite [pause] Test Answers MAN: GIRL: MAN: Where are Grandfather's glasses Oh, where are my glasses? Are they on the desk? No, they aren't And they aren't on the sofa Oh, Grandfather, look! They're on your nose! Can you see a book between the dog and the radio? Oh, yes Can I colour it yellow? Yes, please Colour the book between the dog and the radio yellow Oh, look, the dog's singing! [pause] [pause] Where can Mum put the spider? GIRL: Mum! Mum! There's a spider in the bath! WOMAN: Oh, no! What can we with it? Can we put it in a box? GIRL: WOMAN: No Spiders don't like boxes Look! I'm putting it in the garden MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: What now? Well, there's a book under the bed Oh, yes, I can see it Colour it red, please OK, the book under the bed is now red [pause] [pause] Howald MAN: Boy: MAN: Boy: is Nick? GIRL: Happy birthday, Nick! Thanks How old are you now, then? I'm six today My sister is seven and my big brother is ten MAN: GIRL: And is that a bird on the bed? Yes, it is And it's reading! It's reading a big book! Can I colour the bird's book purple? Yes, please Colour that book purple [pause] [pause] Now listen to Part again Now, what is your favourite colour? Oh, it's orange Then colour the book on the mat orange The book on the mat? OK Good I like this picture now MAN: [The recording is repeated.] GIRL: MAN: [pause] That is the end of Part [pause] Part Now listen to Part again Look at the picture Listen and look There is one example [The recording is repeated.] [pause] MAN: Look at this picture Yes The boy's in his bedroom He's playing his guitar Yes Now, can you see the big book under his foot? The big book under his foot? Yes, I can see it Can I colour it blue? Yes, please Colour it blue [pause] MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: [pause] That is the end of the Starters Practice Listening Test Reading and Writing Part (5 marks) IX 2X 3,,1 Can you see the blue book under the boy's foot This is an example Now you listen and colour Part (5 marks) [pause] I doll Part (5 marks) OK There's a book in the bookcase behind the boy Can you see it? Yes, I can see it Can you colour it pink? OK I'm colouring the book in the bookcase pink I shells I no yes 4,,1 yes 5X yes yes Part (5 marks) kite fish robot boat guitar drink computer ball Part (5 marks) I (coconut) tree coconut head drinking (coconut milk)/sitting (down) (man's) hat [pause] 13 Test Answers Speaking Part Examiner does this: Usher brings candidate in Look at this It's a school playground The girls are playing table tennis Points to the teacher in Scene card Here's the teacher *where's the cat? Where are the footballs? Points to Object cards Removes Object cards and points to a kite in Scene card Puts Scene card away and picks out three Object cards 4.1 Shows elephant card 4.3 'f 14 Usher to examiner: Hello This is (child's name*) Examiner: Hello, * My name's Jane/Ms Smith Points to Scene card Points to the boys 4.2 Examiner says this: Shows camera/bike card Shows basketball card Minimum response expected from child: Back-up questions: Hello Points at items in the picture Is this the cat? Are these the footballs? Now look at these Which is the shell? I'm putting the shell in the water Points to Object card Is this the shell? (pointing to shell) Now you put the shell under the tree Puts Object card in place Where's the tree? Under the tree Which is the radio? Points to Object card Where's the radio? (pointing to radio) Put the radio between the mouse and the table Puts Object card in place Where are the mouse and the table? Between the mouse and the table Which is the duck/spider? Points to Object card Is this the duck/spider? (pointing to duck/spider) Put the duck/spider to the bag Puts Object card in place Where's the bag? Next to the bag next Now, *, what's this? What colour is it? How many kites are there? kite red Is it a kite? Is it blue? Red? three Are there two? Three? What are the boys doing? reading Are they reading? What's this? Do you like elephants? What's your favourite animal? elephant yes/no dog Is it an elephant? What's this? Have you got a cameral bike? What colour is your/this camera/bike? camera/bike yes/no Is it a camera/bike? purple Is it purple? basketball yes/no football Is it basketball? What's this? Do you play basketball? What sport you watch on TV? Remember to use the child's name throughout the test Do you like dogs? Do you watch football on TV? Test Answers Part Examiner does this: Puts away all cards Examiner says this: Minimum response expected from child: Back-up questions: Now, *, how old are you? Are you 8? Where you live? (Name of town or city) Do you live in (name of town or city)? What food you like? burgers Do you like burgers? OK, thank you, * Goodbye Goodbye * Remember to use the child's name throughout the test 15 Test Answers Listening Part (5 marks) Lines should be drawn between: the egg and in the box the spider and under the chair the clock and on the table the bread and in the bag the watermelon and between the flowers Part (5 marks) (class) 9/nine Page (correct spelling) Bill (correct spelling) lOlten (children) 7/seven (year(s) (old)) (today) Part (5 marks) lA B 3C 4B 5A Part (5 marks) Colour the swimming monkey - red Colour the monkey sitting on a hippo - yellow Colour the monkey eating a banana - brown Colour the monkey with a ball - blue Colour the monkey pointing to a crocodile - orange TRANSCRIPT Hello This is the Cambridge Starters Practice Listening Test, Test Part Look at Part Now look at the picture Listen and look There is one example [pause] WOMAN: Put the glasses next to the woman MAN: Sorry? Where can I put the glasses? WOMAN: Please put them next to the woman MAN: Right [pause] Can you see the line? This is an example Now you listen and draw lines [pause] WOMAN: Now, can you see the egg? MAN: Yes, where can I put the egg? WOMAN: Put it in the box MAN: In the box? It's in there now [pause] 16 WOMAN: There's a spider here Can you see it? MAN: Yes It's a big spider WOMAN: Put it under the chair MAN: I'm putting it under the chair [pause] WOMAN: And the clock MAN: The clock? WOMAN: Yes Put it on the table MAN: Good It's on the table now [pause) MAN: And what now? WOMAN: Find the bread and put it in the bag MAN: Sorry, where? WOMAN: Put the bread in the bag [pause) Test Answers WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: MAN: Can you see the watermelon? Yes Where can I put it? Between the flowers Right The watermelon is between the flowers GIRL: MAN: GIRL: [pause] [The recording is repeated.] That is the end of Part [pause] MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: MAN: Look at the picture Listen and write a name or a number There are two examples MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: There's a guitar Who can play it? My friend May She can play it How you spell May? M-A-Y Thank you [The recording [pause] That is the end of Part [pause] Part And how old is she? She's eight Eight? Yes, that's right Which is Sam's favourite sport? MAN: Boy: MAN: Boy: Can you see the tick? Now you listen and tick the box So, which class is May in? Class nine Class nine at your school? That's right [pause] And who's her teacher? Mrs Page Is that P-A-G-E? Yes She's a good teacher [pause] GIRL: MAN: GIRL: How many children are there in May's class? Er there are ten Ten children? That's right [pause] Do you like basketball, Sam? No, I don't Well, you like tennis? It's OK I love football That's my favourite game [pause] MAN: Look at the pictures Listen and look There is one example [pause] [pause] MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: is repeated.] [pause] Can you see the answers? Now you listen and write a name or a number MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: How old is he? He's seven today Seven today! Yes, it's his birthday Thank you Now listen to Part again [pause] MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: MAN: And has May got a brother? Do you know? Yes His name's Bill Do you spell that B-1 double L? Yes Now listen to Part again [pause] Part MAN: [pause] Where's Kim? MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: Where's Kim? Is she in her bedroom? No, and she's not in the bathroom Look in the garden Is she there? Oh yes, there she is! [pause] What's under Mum's hat? GIRL: Boy: GIRL: Boy: What's that, under Mum's hat? Is it a mouse? No Is it a lizard? No Look, it's a baby frog! [pause] What does May want for supper? WOMAN: May, what you want for supper? Do you want some fish and lemon? GIRL: No, thanks Can I have some meat and a tomato, please? WOMAN: OK Do you want some rice with that? GIRL: No thanks, Mum [pause] 17 Test Answers Which woman is Sam's teacher? MAN: Boy: Is that your teacher in the dress, Sam? No My teacher's there Can you see her? MAN: Boy: Is she wearing trousers and a jacket? No, that's my teacher in a skirt and a T-shirt GIRL: OK I'm colouring the monkey on the hippo yellow now [pause] MAN: [pause] GIRL: What's Anna doing? GIRL: One monkey is eating a banana Oh, yes MAN: GIRL: What's Anna doing, Dad? I don't know Is she watching TV? No And she isn't playing on her computer MAN: GIRL: Can you colour that monkey brown? OK The monkey with the banana is brown That's very good! MAN: [pause] Oh, I know! She's painting a picture in the garden One monkey is throwing a ball Can you see it? Yes, there it is Colour that monkey blue Right The monkey with the ball is blue now Now listen to Part again GIRL: [The recording MAN: is repeated.] GIRL: [pause] Part That is the end of Part [pause] [pause] Look at the picture Listen and look There is one example One of the monkeys is pointing to a crocodile GIRL: [pause] MAN: GIRL: Look, here's a picture of some monkeys Can you colour them? Yes, please! I like monkeys Can you see the monkey under the tree? Yes It's Sleeping Well, colour it pink GIRL: MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: MAN: GIRL: Pointing to a crocodile? Good Oh, now I see it! Can I colour that monkey orange? Orange? Yes OK Now listen to Part again [The recording is repeated.] OK, the monkey under the tree is pink [pause] [pause] That is the end of the Starters Practice Listening Test Can you see the pink monkey under the tree? This is an example Now you listen and colour Reading and Writing [pause] Part (5 marks) One monkey is swimming see it? MAN: GIRL: Can you Oh, yes, you're right! A monkey is swimming Well, colour that monkey red OK It's red now [pause] MAN: GIRL: MAN: l.x 2.x 3.x 5.1 no yes Part (5 marks) I no no yes Part (5 marks) I bike boat plane Part (5 marks) Now find the hippo There it is A monkey's sitting on it! That's right Colour that monkey yellow, please I board children train chairs helicopter books Part (5marks) I dress (sun) hat girl/woman 18 4.1 6/six (pears) sleeping/sitting/nothing games Test Answers Speaking Part Examiner does this: Usher brings candidate in Look at this It's a shop The woman is here with her children Points to the bananas in Scene card Here are the bananas * ,where's the door? Where are the oranges? Points to Object cards Removes Object cards and points to the white chair in Scene card Puts Scene card away and picks out three Object cards 4.1 Shows hat card 4.3 Usher to examiner: Hello This is (child's name*) Examiner: Hello, * My name's Jane/Ms Smith Points to Scene card Points to the painter 4.2 Examiner says this: Shows computer card Shows burger/chicken card Minimum response expected from child: Back-up questions: Hello Points at items in the picture Is this the door? Are these the oranges? Now look at these Which is the book? I'm putting the book next to the carrots Points to Object card Is this the book? (pointing to book) Now you put the book on the train Puts Object card in place Where's the train? On the train Which is the hippo? Points to Object card Is this the hippo? (pointing to hippo) Put the hippo between the girl and the boy Puts Object card in place Where are the girl and the boy? Between the girl and the boy Which is the guitar/phone? Points to Object card Is this the guitar/phone? (pointing to guitar/phone) Put the guitar/phone behind the baby Puts Object card in place Where's the baby? Behind the baby Now, *, what's this? What colour is it? How many chairs are there? chair white Is it a chair? Is it black? White? three Are there two? Three? What's this man doing? painting Is he painting? What's this? Do you have a hat? What colour is your/ this hat? hat yes/no black Is it a hat? What's this? Have you got a computer? Where's your/this computer? computer yes/no (on a) table Is it a computer? What's this? Do you like burgers/ chicken? What you eat for lunch? burger/chicken yes/no Is it a burger/chicken? rice Do you eat rice? " Remember to use the child's name throughout Is it black? Is your/this a table? computer on the test 19 Test Answers Part Examiner does this: Puts away all cards Examiner says this: Back-up questions: Now, *, where you learn English? (at) school Do you learn English at school? Is your school big or small? big Is your school big? Who you sit next to at school? my friend Do you sit next to your friend? OK, thank you, Goodbye * " Remember to use the child's name throughout the test 20 Minimum response expected from child: Goodbye  ... one example One of the monkeys is pointing to a crocodile GIRL: [pause] MAN: GIRL: Look, here's a picture of some monkeys Can you colour them? Yes, please! I like monkeys Can you see the monkey... of English between the ages of and 12 The tests include key levels of assessment: Starters, Movers and Flyers Starters is the lowest level in the system Test instructions are very simple and consist... under the ducks - pink Colour the fish on the boat - red TRANSCRIPT Hello This is the Cambridge Starters Practice Listening Test, Test Part Look at Part Now look at the picture MAN: WOMAN: MAN: