Cambridge Primary Sample Test

For use with curriculum published in

September 2020

English as a Second Language Paper 1

Stage 4
35 minutes

Name

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
 Answer all questions.
 Write your answer to each question in the space provided.

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 34.
 The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Part 1

Questions 1–5

Look at sentences 1–5 and the pictures.

For each sentence, write the letters of the missing word.

Example

On Saturday, Tom and his mum went to the

shopping centre by t ___

r ___
a ___
i ___
n .

1 Tom needed some new clothes for a special

birthday p ___ ___ ___ ___ .

[1]

2 He tried on a nice s ___ ___ ___ ___ and they

decided to buy it.

[1]

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3 The shop assistant put it in a b ___ ___ .

[1]

4 After that they went to get some new

s ___ ___ ___ ___ .

[1]

5 Before they went home they had a

p ___ ___ ___ ___ for lunch.

[1]

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Part 2

Questions 6–12

Read the text in each question.

What does it say?
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

6 Where can you see this sign?

A a shop
Please use the
shower before
using the pool B a restaurant

C a sports centre
[1]

7 Who said this?

Don’t forget to take your
sports kit to school today, A a parent
Ben!
B a teacher

C a doctor
[1]

8 Where can you see this information?

For 2–6 players A on a bike

Aged 8 and above
B on a board game

C on some trainers
[1]

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9 What is this notice about?

Notice
Write your name below if you
A a trip
want to go to the science
exhibition tomorrow
........................................... B a lesson
...........................................
........................................... C some homework
[1]

10 Where can you see this?

Keep in the fridge A on a drink

after opening
B on a door

C on a book
[1]

11 What does this notice tell students?

Lost your jumper A where to get changed

or coat?
B who to talk to
Ask Mrs Lee.

C what to buy
[1]

12 Where can you see this notice?

Stand behind the yellow line and A at a supermarket

do not speak to the driver
B in a library

C on a bus
[1]

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Part 3

Questions 13–17

Read the sentences 13–17.

Circle the best answer A, B or C.

Example

Let’s paint a picture. A That’s a pity!

B Good idea!
C Well done!

13 Would you like to play football? A Yes, I know.

B Sorry, I’m busy.
C OK, never mind.
[1]

14 I don’t feel well today. A When is that?

B How did you do it?
C What’s the matter?
[1]

15 Have you done your homework? A Not yet.

B No, thank you.
C Nobody else.
[1]

16 Can I borrow your pen? A Yes, you have.

B Yes, I’ll take it.
C Yes, here you are.
[1]

17 I can’t go to the cinema tomorrow. A What a shame!

B You’re welcome!
C Pleased to meet you!
[1]

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Questions 18–24 start on the next page.

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Part 4

Questions 18–24

Read the text below.

For each number 18–24, circle the correct word on the next page.

Ice Cream

On a hot summer day, what could be better (0) a cool ice cream? Ice

cream is lovely when you’re (18) holiday, and it’s the perfect way (19)

end a meal. In fact, it is probably (20) most popular dessert in the world.

Ice cream (21) has a long history.

Over 2,500 years (22) , the people of Ancient Greece enjoyed (23)

a cold sweet dish that they (24) from snow, fruit and honey. It sounds

nice, doesn’t it?

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Example

0 as of than

18 on in at [1]

19 for to with [1]

20 a the one [1]

21 ever too also [1]

22 ago before since [1]

23 ate eat eating [1]

24 makes making made [1]

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Part 5

Questions 25–29

Read the questions below.

Then read the article about a video game called Treasure Island on the next page.
For questions 25–29, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

25 Who doesn’t usually like video games?

A Emily
B Jack
C Olivia
[1]

26 Who received Treasure Island as a present?

A Emily
B Jack
C Olivia
[1]

27 Who thought that Treasure Island was difficult to play at the beginning?
A Emily
B Jack
C Olivia
[1]

28 Who thinks that the music is the best part of Treasure Island?
A Emily
B Jack
C Olivia
[1]

29 Who prefers to play Treasure Island alone?

A Emily
B Jack
C Olivia
[1]

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Why I like the video game Treasure Island

Emily
Treasure Island is a great video game where you explore an
island and try to find gold. My uncle gave it to me for my
birthday last year. What I like best are the computer graphics,
and the music is cool, too. At the beginning, it was easy, but it
soon became more difficult. Sometimes you have to run away
from monkeys that throw bananas at you!

Jack
Treasure Island is one of the best video games I know. It was
hard when I first started to play it, but now I’m really good at it.
I loved listening to the music when I first got the game, but it
soon became boring, so I turn it off when I play now. I like the
game best when I play it by myself, but it’s also awesome to
play with friends.

Olivia
I’m not really a fan of video games, but I enjoy Treasure
Island. My favourite thing is the music. Most games like this
are difficult to play, but not this one. It’s great when you find
the gold! I think it’s more fun to play with other people, but I
can also play it alone, if I’ve got nothing else to do.

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Part 6

Questions 30–34

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Interview with Dan Brooks

by Ella, aged 10

Last week, our class visited Brooks Zoo. The Brooks

family opened it 50 years ago, and Dan has worked
there since he was 18. He has been its manager for
20 years. Our class asked Dan these questions.

Can you tell us about the first animals in your zoo?

When my grandparents opened the zoo, there were already lots of zoos with
elephants, so they decided to have bears. Later, they got more animals,
including tigers.

How did you become the manager?

When I started at the zoo, my grandma was the manager. Then she gave the
job to my dad. He did it for a few years, but then he offered the job to my older
sister. She wasn’t interested, so I became the manager!

What do you enjoy about your job?

I like talking about the animals to people who come to the zoo. And it’s fun
photographing the animals for the website. But my favourite part of the day is
when I wash the animals, and give them their food and medicine.

What plans do you have for the zoo?

We’re always trying to improve it. Last year we built a café and a new gift shop.
My next plan is a classroom with big screens where people can learn about the
wonderful world of animals!

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30 How old is Brooks Zoo? A 18 years old

B 20 years old

C 50 years old
[1]

31 What were the first animals in A elephants

the zoo?
B bears

C tigers
[1]

32 The last person to be the zoo A his grandmother.

manager before Dan was
B his sister.

C his father.
[1]

33 What does Dan enjoy most about A looking after the animals
his job?
B taking pictures of the animals

C speaking to visitors about the

animals
[1]

34 What does Dan want to add to A a café

the zoo?
B a gift shop

C a classroom
[1]

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Copyright Acknowledgements:

Part 4 photo © Ref: TYJR7R; unpict / Alamy Stock Photo; Front view of real edible ice cream cone; www.alamy.com
Part 4 © https://www.historytoday.com/archive/historians-cookbook/we-all-scream-ice-cream
Part 6 photo © Ref: B97H0N; David Moore/Australia / Alamy Stock Photo; Zoo Keeper Hand Feeding Fairy Penguins at Melbourne Zoo;
www.alamy.com
Part 6 © http://www.careercamel.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-zookeeper/

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