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C2C1Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 FlyersSample papersFor exams from 2018B2B1A2We are Cambridge Assessment English. Part of theUniversity of Cambridge, we help millions of peoplelearn English and prove their skills to the world.For us, learning English is more than just examsand grades. It’s about having the confidence tocommunicate and access a lifetime of enrichingexperiences and opportunities.With the right support, learning a language is anexhilarating journey. We’re with you every step of the way.cambridgeenglish.orgCambridge Assessment EnglishThe Triangle BuildingShaftesbury RoadCambridgeCB2 8EAUnited ridgeeng/cambridgeenglishPre A1*9723357231*Copyright UCLES 2018 CER/2603/8Y04All details are correct at the time of going to print in April 2018.Volume1
ContentsPre A1 StartersListening3Marking key10Tapescript11Reading and WritingMarking keySpeaking152324A1 MoversListening27Marking key36Tapescript37Reading and WritingMarking keySpeaking415657A2 FlyersListening61Marking key69Tapescript70Reading and WritingMarking keySpeaking7589911
IntroductionPre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers are designed specifically for young learners aged 6–12. They are fun, colourful andactivity based, motivating children to learn.All three of the qualifications are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) published by theCouncil of Europe, and demonstrate real-life communication skills.About these sample papersThese sample papers show you what the three exams look like. When children know what to expect, they will feel moreconfident and prepared.Listening sample testsTo download the Listening sample tests go to:Pre A1 -v1A1 2 or more information about the exams and for more sample papers go rg/moverscambridgeenglish.org/flyersCommon European CambridgeFramework ofEnglishReference (CEFR)ScaleSchools230PROFICIENT220C2C2 Proficiency210200C1190C1 AdvancedB2170B2 Firstfor Schools160B1150140BASICA2130B1 Preliminaryfor SchoolsA2 Key forSchoolsA2Flyers120A1110A1 Movers100PreA190802Cambridge Assessment EnglishPre A1StartersYoung LearnersINDEPENDENT180
Pre A1 Starters ListeningDownload the audio files for the sample paper Centre NumberCandidate NumberPre A1 StartersListeningThere are 20 questions.You have 20 minutes.You will need a pen or pencil.My name is:.Copyright UCLES 2018Pre A1 Starters3
Pre A1 Starters ListeningPart 1– 5 questions –Listen and draw lines. There is one example.SuePat4Cambridge Assessment EnglishAnnLucyJill3NickDan
Pre A1 Starters ListeningPart 2– 5 questions –Read the question. Listen and write a name or a number.There are two examples.ExamplesWhat is the new girl’s name?Kim.How old is the new girl?8.4Pre A1 Starters5
Pre A1 Starters ListeningQuestions1What is Kim’s family name?.2Where does Kim live?in3What number is Kim’s house?.4What is the name of Kim’s horse?.5How old is Kim’s horse?.56Cambridge Assessment English.Street
Pre A1 Starters ListeningPart 3– 5 questions –Listen and tick ( ) the box. There is one example.What animal has Alex got in his bedroom?A1CWhich picture are May and Sam looking at?A2BBCWhat are Mrs Good’s class doing this afternoon?ABC6Pre A1 Starters7
Pre A1 Starters Listening3What is Mum’s favourite fruit?A4BCBCWhat is Lucy wearing?A8CWhich dog is Anna’s?A5BCambridge Assessment English
Pre A1 Starters ListeningPart 4– 5 questions –Listen and colour. There is one example.8Pre A1 Starters9
Pre A1 Starters ListeningPre A1 Starters ListeningMarking key() Acceptable extra words areplaced in brackets/ A single slash is placed betweenacceptable alternative wordswithin an answerPart 15 marksLines should be drawn between:1Lucygirl behind tree2Jillgirl feeding ducks3Danboy with kite4Anngirl reading5Nickboy on bikePart 2 5 rt 3 5 marks101B2A3A4B5CCambridge Assessment EnglishPart 4 5 marks1Colour balloon in boy’s hand – yellow2Colour balloon between boxes – pink3Colour balloon under table – green4Colour balloon on chair – brown5Colour balloon behind cat – orange
MchYes, that’s Dan’s kite.FIs Dan the boy in the red T-shirt?TapescriptMchYes, that’s right.Pre A1 Starters ListeningPre A1 Starters ListeningPAUSE 00’05”R rubricFch Female childF Female adultMch Male childM Male adultRFourFOne person is reading. What’s her name?MchThe girl with the book?FYes.Mch That’s my friend Ann. Reading is Ann’s favourite hobby.PAUSE 00’05”R ello. This is the Cambridge English StartersHListening sample test.[MUSIC]Look at Part 1.Look at the picture.RFiveFAnd what’s that boy’s name? The boy on the bike.MchThat’s Nick. Nick’s in my class at school.FOh! He’s got a nice bike!MchI know! It’s new. He loves it.PAUSE 00’05”Listen and look.There is one example.RPAUSE 00’03”PAUSE 00’03”Mch Here’s a photo of me and my friends in the park, MissBox.F[REPEAT PART 1 WITH ONLY 00’03” PAUSES]That is the end of Part 1.Oh yes! Who’s that? The boy with the cats.PAUSE 00’05”Mch His name’s Pat. He’s holding one cat in his arms! Patloves animals.FPart 2.Look at the picture.That’s good.Listen and write a name or a number.PAUSE 00’03”RCan you see the line? This is an example.Now you listen and draw lines.PAUSE 00’03”[REPEAT FROM HERE]ROneFThere’s a girl here, too. She’s behind the pear tree!MchYes. She’s funny. Her name’s Lucy.FAnd what’s Lucy doing behind that tree?MchSorry! I don’t know. Playing a game?PAUSE 00’05”Now listen to Part 1 again.There are two examples.PAUSE 00’03”FchHello. I’m new in class.MWhat’s your name, please?FchKim.MIs that K-I-M?FchYes. Kim.PAUSE 00’03”MHow old are you, Kim?FchI’m 8 today.M8 today? Happy birthday!FchThank you.RTwoMchAnd there’s Jill. She’s got some bread in her hand.FIs she giving it to the ducks?MchYes! Jill loves ducks.R Can you see the answers? Now you listen and writea name or a number.FMe too!PAUSE 00’03”PAUSE 00’05”[REPEAT FROM HERE]RThreeFThat’s a great kite!PAUSE 00’03”Pre A1 Starters11
Pre A1 Starters ListeningROnePAUSE 00’03”MWhat’s your family name, please?FchIt’s Wall. W-A-L-L.MWall? (ha, ha) That’s my name, too.FchMum, Alex has got an animal in his bedroom.FchIs it?FWhat is it? A fish?MYes.FchNo, a lizard. Can I have one?PAUSE 00’10”FOK. But please don’t ask for a snake!RPAUSE 00’03”RTwoPAUSE 00’03”MWhere do you live, Kim?FchIn Sun Street.Now you listen and tick the box.MSun Street?PAUSE 00’03”FchYes. S-U-N. It’s behind the zoo.[REPEAT FROM HERE]MOh yes.RRPAUSE 00’10”Can you see the tick?One. Which picture are May and Sam looking at?PAUSE 00’03”RThreeFchThis picture’s nice, Sam. Who’s in it?MWhat number’s your house?MchMum, my grandpa and my cousin, Tom.FchIt’s 15.FchWhere’s your dad and your grandma?M15. Oh, is it that house with the big garden?MchThey’re not in this picture, May.FchYes, it is. And it’s got a pink door!PAUSE 00’10”RFourMWhat have you got in your bag?FchApples for my horse. I go to see him with my friend.MWhat’s your horse’s name?FchTiger. That’s T-I-G-E-R.MTiger?!FchYes, it’s a funny name for a horse but I like it.PAUSE 00’10”RFiveMHow old is your horse?FchHe’s seven.MSeven?FchYes. And he can run and jump.MGreat!PAUSE 00’10”RPAUSE 00’05”R[REPEAT PART 2 WITH ONLY 00’05” PAUSES]That is the end of Part 2.PAUSE 00’05”M Where are your class this afternoon, Mrs Good? At theirswimming lesson?FNo, they’re in the playground.MAre they playing football?FNot today. They’re taking photos for our class book.PAUSE 00’05”RNow listen and look.There is one example.Cambridge Assessment EnglishThree. What is Mum’s favourite fruit?PAUSE 00’03”MchMum, can we have this coconut?FWell, they’re very nice but I can’t open them.MchWhat about these oranges?F OK. They’re my favourites. And let’s have this pineappletoo.PAUSE 00’05”RFour. Which dog is Anna’s?PAUSE 00’03”MchIs that your dog, Anna?FchNo, my dog’s dirty.MchIs it young?FchYes. My brother’s dog is that old one.Part 3.Look at the pictures.Two. What are Mrs Good’s class doing this afternoon?PAUSE 00’03”Now listen to Part 2 again.PAUSE 00’03”12What animal has Alex got in his bedroom?PAUSE 00’05”RFive. What is Lucy wearing?PAUSE 00’03”
(shouting up the stairs) Lucy, your skirt’s on the bed.RThreeFchThanks, Mum but I don’t want it. I’m wearing my jeans.MNow colour the balloon under the table.FAnd your new T-shirt?FchThe balloon under the table? OK!FchYes. It’s great!MYou can choose the colour!PAUSE 00’05”FchGreen! I love that colour!Now listen to Part 3 again.MMe too!RPAUSE 00’03”[REPEAT PART 3 WITH NO PAUSE AFTER THE QUESTIONBUT THE SAME 00’05” PAUSE AFTER EACH DIALOGUE]That is the end of Part 3.PAUSE 00’05”Part 4.Look at the picture.PAUSE 00’15”RFourMThere’s a balloon on the chair. Find that one, please.FchI can see it.MGood. Make that balloon brown.FchOK! I’m colouring that balloon, the one on the chair, now.MGreat!Listen and look.There is one example.PAUSE 00’03”MLook! It’s the girl’s birthday today.Fch I can see lots of balloons! I’ve got my pencils here. Can Icolour one?M Yes! A balloon is next to the photo of the family. Colourthat one, please.FchOK. What colour?MMake the balloon next to the photo, red.PAUSE 00’03”R Can you see the red balloon next to the photo? This isan example.Now you listen and colour.Pre A1 Starters ListeningFPAUSE 00’15”RFiveFchAnd which balloon can I colour now?MThe one behind the cat. Colour that balloon!FchCan I make it orange?MYes. Thank you!PAUSE 00’15”RNow listen to Part 4 again.PAUSE 00’03”[REPEAT PART 4 WITH ONLY 00’10” PAUSES]RThat is the end of the Starters Listening test.[MUSIC]PAUSE 00’03”[REPEAT FROM HERE]ROneMColour the balloon in the small boy’s hand now.FchSorry? The balloon in the boy’s hand?MYes. Have you got a yellow pencil?FchYes, I have.MGreat! Colour it with that pencil, then.PAUSE 00’15”RTwoMAnd can you see a balloon between the boxes?FchYes!MWell done! Colour that balloon now, please.FchWhat colour for the balloon between the boxes?MWould you like to colour it pink?FchYes!PAUSE 00’15”Pre A1 Starters13
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Pre A1 Starters Reading and WritingCentre NumberCandidate NumberPre A1 StartersReading and WritingThere are 25 questions.You have 20 minutes.You will need a pen or pencil.My name is:.Copyright UCLES 2018Pre A1 Starters15
Pre A1 Starters Reading and WritingPart 1– 5 questions –Look and read. Put a tick ( ) or a cross ( ) in the box.There are two examples.ExamplesThese are grapes. This is a house. Questions1This is a helicopter.16Cambridge Assessment English2
Pre A1 Starters Reading and Writing2This is a clock.3These are shells.4This is a sock.5These are chairs.Pre A1 Starters317
Pre A1 Starters Reading and WritingPart 2– 5 questions –Look and read. Writeyes or no.ExamplesThere are two armchairs in the living room.yes.The big window is open.no.Questions181The man has got black hair and glasses.2There is a lamp on the bookcase.3Some of the children are singing.4The woman is holding some drinks.5The cat is sleeping under an armchair.Cambridge Assessment English4
Pre A1 Starters Reading and WritingPart 3– 5 questions –Look at the pictures. Look at the letters. Write the words.ExamplesnakeeanskQuestions1k cu deumso2h p io p3o nm yk e4h ie nc c k55Pre A1 Starters19
Pre A1 Starters Reading and WritingPart 4– 5 questions –Read this. Choose a word from the box. Write the correct word next tonumbers 1–5. There is one example.LizardsLots of lizards are very smallanimalsbut some are really big.Many lizards are green, grey or yellow. Some like eating (1). andsome like eating fruit.A lizard can run on its four (2). and it has a long(3). at the end of its body.Many lizards live in (4). but, at the beach, you can find somelizards on the (5). . Lizards love sleeping in the chersandCambridge Assessment English6
Pre A1 Starters Reading and WritingPart 5– 5 questions –Look at the pictures and read the questions. Write one-wordanswers.ExamplesWhere are the people?in thekitchen.two.How many children are there?Questions1What are the childrenplaying with?some toy7.Pre A1 Starters21
Pre A1 Starters Reading and Writing222What is Mum standing on?3Where is the spider?4Who is pointing?5Where are the children?Cambridge Assessment English8a.on Mum’s.the.in the.
Marking key() Acceptable extra words areplaced in brackets/ A single slash is placed betweenacceptable alternative wordswithin an answerPre A1 Starters Reading and WritingPre A1 Starters Readingand WritingPart 4 5 marks1spiders2legs3tail4trees5sandPart 5 5 marks1spiders2chair3shoe(s)/slipper(s)4 (a/the) (blonde) girl/sister/daughterPart 15 marks1 2 3 4 5 5garden/(back)yardoutsidedoor (frame)/(way)Part 2 5 marks1yes2yes3no4yes5yesPart 3 5 marks1duck2mouse3hippo4monkey5chickenPre A1 Starters23
Pre A1 Starters SpeakingPre A1 Starters SpeakingSummary of proceduresThe usher introduces the child to the examiner.1. After asking the child ‘What’s your name?’, the examiner familiarises the child withthe picture first and then asks the child to point out certain items on the scene picture,e.g. ‘Where’s the door?’ The examiner then asks the child to put two object cards invarious locations on the scene picture, e.g. ‘Put the robot on the red chair.’2. The examiner asks questions about two of the people or things in the scene picture,e.g. ‘What’s this?’ (Answer: banana) ‘What colour is it?’ (Answer: yellow). Theexaminer also asks the child to describe an object from the scene, e.g. ‘Tell me aboutthis box.’3. The examiner asks questions about four object cards, e.g. ‘What’s this?’ (Answer:(orange) juice) and ‘What do you drink for lunch?’4.24The examiner asks questions about the child, e.g. ‘Which sport do you like?’Cambridge Assessment English
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A1 Movers ListeningDownload the audio files for the sample paper ntre NumberCandidate NumberA1 MoversListeningThere are 25 questions.You have 25 minutes.You will need a pen or pencil.My name is:.Copyright UCLES 2018A1 Movers27
A1 Movers ListeningPart 1– 5 questions –Listen and draw lines. There is one example.BenJane28Cambridge Assessment EnglishSallyNickPaul2KimMary
A1 Movers ListeningPart 2– 5 questions –Listen and write. There is one example.Going to the zootrain.Going to zoo today by:1Name of zoo:2Number of different kindsof animals:.3Can give food to:.4Animal food in storenext to:.Food on train:. and lemonade5Jungle .3A1 Movers29
A1 Movers ListeningPart 3– 5 questions –Mrs Castle is telling Sally about the people in her family andabout their different hobbies. Which is each person’s favouritehobby?Listen and write a letter in each box. There is one example.her parentsher uncleher sonher cousinher brotherher daughter30Cambridge Assessment English4H
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A1 Movers ListeningPart 4– 5 questions –Listen and tick ( ) the box. There is one example.What is the DVD about?A1 BCWhat clothes does Nick want to wear at school today?A32CWho is Vicky’s piano teacher?A2BCambridge Assessment EnglishBC6
Where did Peter find the shell?A4BCBCWhat is Daisy doing now?A5A1 Movers Listening3What sport did Anna get a cup for?ABCA1 Movers33
A1 Movers ListeningPart 5– 5 questions –Listen and colour and write. There is one example.34Cambridge Assessment English8
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A1 Movers ListeningA1 Movers ListeningMarking key( ) Acceptable extra words are placed inbrackets/ A single slash is placed betweenacceptable alternative words within ananswerPart 15 marksLines should be drawn between:1 Nick boy carrying birthday cake, not walkingcarefully2Benboy sitting on mat, playing with toy truck3Paulman carrying sandwiches4Marywoman cleaning table5Janewoman climbing tree, putting lamps on itPart 2 5 r(s)/hamburger(s)Part 3 5 marks36Her uncleGHer sonFHer cousinDHer brotherBHer daughterACambridge Assessment EnglishPart 4 5 marks1B2C3A4B5CPart 5 5 marks1Colour rock on ground – blue2Colour cloud with sun behind it – pink3Colour leaf at top of tree – red4Write ‘WINDY’ on kite5Colour boy’s sweater – brown
FchYou mean the man with the sandwiches?MYes. He’s called Paul.TapescriptFchHe’s got lots.MYes. People get hungry at parties.A1 Movers ListeningA1 Movers ListeningPAUSE 00’05”R rubricFch Female childF Female adultMch Male childM Male adultR Hello. This is the Cambridge English MoversListening sample test.[MUSIC]RFourMAnd is that your friend’s mum?FchThe woman who’s cleaning the table?MYes.FchThat’s right. Her name’s Mary.MThat table’s very dirty.FchYes. That’s because it’s always outside.PAUSE 00’05”RFiveLook at Part 1.MLook at that woman!Now look at the picture.FchWhere?Listen and look.MShe’s putting something in the tree.There is one example.Fch Oh, that’s Aunt Jane. She’s putting some lamps therefor this evening.PAUSE 00’03”FchLook, Grandpa. My friend’s family are in the garden.MWhat’s your friend’s name?FchIt’s Sally. Can you see her? She’s got glasses.MIs she opening a present?FchThat’s right. It’s her birthday today.MPAUSE 00’05”R[REPEAT PART 1 WITH ONLY 00’03” PAUSES]That is the end of Part 1.PAUSE 00’05”Can you see the line? This is an example.Part 2.Now you listen and draw lines.Listen and look.PAUSE 00’03”There is one example.[REPEAT FROM HERE]ROneMThat boy’s carrying the birthday cake. It’s very big.FchThat’s Nick.MHe’s not walking very carefully with it.FchI know. Oh dear!PAUSE 00’05”RTwoMIs that boy your friend’s brother?FchWhich boy?MHe’s sitting on the mat.FchOh, yes. And he’s playing with a toy truck.MThat’s right.FchThat boy’s name’s Ben. He’s Sally’s cousin.PAUSE 00’05”RThreeMI know that man. Look at his hat.Now listen to Part 1 again.PAUSE 00’03”PAUSE 00’03”RWhat a nice party!PAUSE 00’03”F Come quickly, children. The train’s waiting to take us tothe zoo.MchGreat, Mrs White. It’s exciting going to the zoo.FYes. And I love going by train.MchMe too.PAUSE 00’03”RCan you see the answer?Now you listen and write.PAUSE 00’03”[REPEAT FROM HERE]ROneMchIs the zoo called ‘Jungle’ something?FThat’s right. It’s Jungle Hill.MchJungle what?FHill. That’s H-I-double L.MchOK.A1 Movers37
A1 Movers ListeningPAUSE 00’08”RTwoMchAre there hundreds of dif
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Cambridge English: Young Learners is a series of fun, motivating English language tests for children in primary and lower secondary education. The tests are an excellent way for children to gain confidence and improve their English. There are three levels: Cambridge English: Starters Cambridge English: Movers Cambridge English: Flyers About these sample papers These sample papers .
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Cambridge English: Young Learners is a series of fun, motivating English language tests for children in primary and lower secondary education. The tests are an excellent way for children to gain confidence and improve their English. There are three levels: Cambridge English: Starters Cambridge English: Movers Cambridge English: Flyers
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