level 1

Sample Exam Items

The MTELP Series is designed to measure both learner achievement and progress. It is suitable for adult or young adult language learners and can be used appropriately in a range of institutions. The MTELP Series is available at three levels of proficiency: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Test forms at each level have different item types and unique content.

The following pages contain samples of MTELP Series Level 1 items.

MTELP Series level 1 Sample Test Items 1

MTELP SeriesLevel 1 Sample Items

Listening ComprehensionIn each form of the Level 1 test, 20 items assess listening comprehension. There are two types of listening comprehension items.

Part 1: In the first type, test takers hear a short conversation between two speakers. After the conversation, test takers must answer a question about the conversation, selecting the correct answer from the three options provided. Each option is presented as a picture.

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Listening, Part 1 samples

[Audio Only: Number 1

M: Excuse me. Does this hotel have an exercise room?

W: Im afraid not, sir.

M: Well, is there a park nearby where I can go for a run?

W: Oh, yes, the citys biggest park, Grant Park, is very near the South Street Bridgeabout half a mile from here. In fact, you can see the bridge from the window in your room.]

A B C

1. Where will he go for his run?

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A B C

2. Where is the book?

[Audio Only: Number 3

M: Excuse me, can we pull these two tables together?

W: Oh, theres a larger table in the back if you have a lot of people.

M: Well, theres only three of us now, and I really dont know if more people will come later.

W: Okay, these two should be fine then, but let me know if you need the bigger table in the back.

M: Thanks!]

A B C

3. How many tables will they use?

[Audio Only: Number 2

W: Hey, do you still have my book I lent you?

M: I thought I put it on your bed this morning.

W: No. I didnt see it. You must have left it somewhere else?

M: Really? This morning . . . I went into the kitchen, and then I had to use the bathroom to brush my teeth. Oh, I remember. I must have left it there.]

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Listening Comprehension, Part 2: In the second type of listening item, test takers hear a question or a statement requiring a response and then must select the most appropriate response from the three options provided.

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Listening, Part 2 samples

[Audio Only: Number 4

M: Do you know if Jack already has a partner for the group project?]

4. a. I dont think he does.b. Its a maximum of four people.c. We have to finish it by Tuesday.

[Audio Only: Number 5

W: Are you going to volunteer at the summer camp this weekend?]

5. a. No, were renting a car and going together.b. Yes, but I only have time on Sunday.c. Yes, until the summer starts.

[Audio Only: Number 6

M: Mary, I think I have all of your assignments here, but not the last one.]

6. a. Ill give them to her tomorrow.b. Im going to finish that one today.c. I cant remember where I put them.

GrammarFollowing the listening comprehension section are 15 grammar items. Each grammar item represents a printed statement or a short conversational exchange between two speakers. Part of the statement or exchange has been omitted and test takers must select, from the four answer choices, the word or phrase that correctly completes the statement or exchange.

Grammar samples

7. The woman _______ the red bow in her hair is my friends sister.a. onb. inc. withd. of

8. _______ they dont fix her car by Friday, Paula wont be able to drive to the beach this weekend.a. Ifb. Whilec. Whetherd. Unless

9. Ashley has _______ books at home because she loves to read.a. veryb. muchc. manyd. most

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VocabularyNext are 15 vocabulary items. In each item, test takers must select the word, from four answer options, that correctly completes a sentence that has had one word removed. All words selected for inclusion in the vocabulary section have been carefully sourced from a range of corpora that provide detailed information on word frequencies. The word frequencies selected for the MTELP Series vocabulary section are representative of the proficiency levels at which the three levels are targeted.

Vocabulary samples

10. In the movie there was a clear _______ between the good characters and the bad ones.a. consequenceb. locationc. appearanced. contrast

11. Its a common _______ that older people cannot learn new things.a. mythb. talec. legendd. fantasy

12. Kate is a small, pretty girl with very _______ facial features.a. faintb. mildc. delicated. tender

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MTELP Series Level 1 Sample Key

1. B2. A3. C

4. A5. B6. B

7. C8. A9. C

10. D11. A12. C

13. B14. C15. A

Reading ComprehensionFinally, there are 10 reading comprehension items. Test takers are presented with four short reading passages. Each passage is followed by two or three items that tap a range of reading skills. Test takers must select the correct answer from four options.

Smith Bee Farm

The Smith Bee Farm opened in 1899. In 1992, we decided to grow only clover plants, so clover honey is now the only product grown on our farm. Smith Bee Farms Clover honey is known for its slightly sweet taste, and it is now considered the worlds best-tasting clover honey.

Come meet our bees! See our 30 acres of beautiful clover fields and learn how honey is made. Smith Bee Farm is open to the public, and guided tours are available. The tours cost $2 for adults and $1 for children up to age 15.

13. What is the purpose of this ad?a. to invite readers to a honey festivalb. to promote a bee farmc. to introduce a new type of honeyd. to announce the opening of a new bee farm

14. What happened in 1992?a. The farm introduced a new type of honey.b. The farm grew clover plants for the first time.c. The farm stopped growing some plants.d. The farm got some new bees.

15. What will happen on the tours?a. Visitors will be shown around by staff.b. Visitors will receive free samples of honey.c. Visitors will help plant clover seeds.d. Visitors will learn about delicious honey recipes.

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