A2 Reasoning, Reading, and Connectors Exam

📚 A2 Reasoning, Reading, and Connectors Exam

Level: A2 (CEFR) | Total Questions: 50 | Suggested Time: 60 minutes

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Section A - Reasoning (Questions 1-20)

Question 1: Which word is different from the others?

Question 2: Which pair goes together best?

Question 3: Complete the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___

Question 4: Complete the pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ___

Question 5: A bus leaves at 9:15. It arrives at 10:05. How long is the trip?

Question 6: Marta has 12 dollars. She buys a sandwich for 5 dollars and a drink for 2 dollars. How much money does she have now?

Question 7: The cinema starts at 7:30 p.m. You need 20 minutes to get there. What time should you leave to arrive on time?

Question 8: In a class, there are 9 girls and 7 boys. How many students are there in total?

Question 9: You are at the bank. The sign says: 'Open 9:00-13:00'. It is 12:45. What is true?

Question 10: You have a meeting on Tuesday. Today is Sunday. The meeting is in ___ days.

Question 11: Which sentence has the same meaning as: 'It is necessary to bring your ID.'

Question 12: Sara is shorter than Ana. Ana is shorter than Paula. Who is the tallest?

Question 13: A shop gives a 10% discount. A T-shirt costs 20 dollars. What is the price after the discount?

Question 14: Look at the schedule: Train A leaves at 8:10. Train B leaves at 8:40. Which train leaves later?

Question 15: Put the events in the correct order (1-4).

A) You pay. (Order: )

B) You choose your food. (Order: )

C) You sit down. (Order: )

D) You enter the restaurant. (Order: )

Question 16: A sign on a door says: 'STAFF ONLY'. What does it mean?

Question 17: Luis wants to buy fruit. He has 3 apples (1 dollar each) and wants 2 bananas (2 dollars each). How much does he pay in total?

Question 18: Which is the best place to buy medicine?

Question 19: Tom works from 9:00 to 17:00. He has lunch at 13:00 for 30 minutes. When is Tom free during lunch?

Question 20: You want to arrive at 10:00. The trip takes 35 minutes. What time do you leave?

Section B - Reading (Questions 21-35)

Reading Text 1

From: Julia To: Mark Subject: Weekend plans Hi Mark, How are you? I hope you are well. On Saturday, I want to go to the new market in the city center. It opens at 9:00 a.m. and there are many food stands. After the market, we can have coffee in the small cafe next to the park. In the afternoon, I need to visit my grandmother, so I will be free again at 5:00 p.m. If you want, we can meet at my house at 8:30 and watch a film. Please tell me what you prefer. See you, Julia

Question 21: What does Julia want to do on Saturday morning?

Question 22: What time does the market open?

Question 23: Where is the cafe?

Question 24: Why is Julia not free in the afternoon?

Question 25: When is Julia free again?

Question 26: Julia suggests watching a film at 8:30 p.m.

Question 27: Who writes the email? (Answer with one or two words)

Question 28: What does Julia ask Mark to do? (Answer with one or two words)

Reading Text 2

Community Sports Center - Notice Free beginner classes! Do you want to exercise and meet new people? Join our beginner fitness class. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. The class lasts 45 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a bottle of water. To register, call 555-0148 or visit the reception desk before Monday.

Question 29: What is the notice about?

Question 30: When are the classes?

Question 31: How long is each class?

Question 32: What should you bring?

Question 33: You should arrive 10 minutes early.

Question 34: What is the phone number to register? (Answer with a number)

Question 35: Before which day must you register? (Answer with one word)

Section C - Connectors (Questions 36-50)

Connector Bank: and, but, or, because, so, then, after that, before, when, if, also

Question 36: I like tea ___ I don't like coffee.

Question 37: We stayed at home ___ it was raining.

Question 38: I was tired, ___ I went to bed early.

Question 39: Do you want pasta ___ rice?

Question 40: ___ you finish your homework, you can play.

Question 41: Match each connector (A-E) with its meaning (1-5).

Connectors: A) and, B) but, C) because, D) so, E) then

Meanings: 1) contrast, 2) reason, 3) result, 4) next step/sequence, 5) addition

A) and (Meaning: )

B) but (Meaning: )

C) because (Meaning: )

D) so (Meaning: )

E) then (Meaning: )

Question 42: First I wake up. ___ I take a shower. (Choose the correct connector to show a sequence.)

Question 43: I can't come today ___ I am sick. (Choose the correct connector to show a reason.)

Question 44: I want to go out, ___ I have to work. (Choose the correct connector to show contrast.)

Question 45: Combine the two sentences using the connector in brackets. Write one sentence. I was late. I missed the bus. (because)

Question 46: Combine the two sentences using the connector in brackets. Write one sentence. She bought bread. She bought milk. (and)

Question 47: Combine the two sentences using the connector in brackets. Write one sentence. We can go by taxi. We can go by bus. (or)

Question 48: Combine the two sentences using the connector in brackets. Write one sentence. He studied a lot. He passed the test. (so)

Question 49: Complete the paragraph with connectors from the Connector Bank. Use each connector only once.

I get home at 4:00 p.m. I have a snack.

I start my homework. I do it carefully I want good grades.

I finish, I relax and listen to music.

Question 50: Choose the best connector to complete each sentence.

1) I will call you ___ I arrive.

2) Take an umbrella ___ it might rain.