SECTION TWO

GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT

In this part of the test you must choose the correct word(s) to go in each gap.

SECTION THREE

BANKED CLOZE

In this part of the test you must read the text and choose the best word from the menu to go in the gaps. Not all the words will be used and some words can be used more than once. We suggest you read the whole text before you begin.

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		of proficiency not only a all able also between but capable cases creating especially for have However if important in in input into involves judgements language level many of of of of occasions own produce really required school scientific should stages such teachers the the the The tongue too translators what whenever which why English and the mother-tongue, but
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		entirely valid, however, as a test instrument in a translator's school.

SECTION FOUR

PROOF READING

Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there.

If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the text box. If a line is correct, leave the answer as 'correct'. There are two examples at the beginning.

Why I am learning English

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