I n t ro d uc ti npart main skill focus input expected response/item type number of items 1 reading short definitions and labelled pictures and copying the correct words 6 matching to wo
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-Candidates need a pen or penci l for the Reading and Writing paper, and coloured pens or pencils for the Listenin paper Al l answers are written on the questi n papers.
Listening
In general the aim is to focus on the 'here and now' and to use language in meaningful contexts.
In addition to multiple choice and short answer questi ns, candidates are asked to use coloured pencils
to mark their responses to one task There are 5 parts Each part begins with a c lear example.
part main ski l l focus input expected r espo nse numb e r of i tems
1 p ic tu re, n ames a d dialogue draw lines t o match name s t o 5
people i n a p ic tu
2 the main skill focus in all five form or page of note pad write words or numbers 5
parts of the Listening test is with missing words and in gaps
listening for spec i fic dialogue
i nfo r mation of various kinds ,
3 e.g numbers, describing pictures , days of the week draw li nes f rom days of 5
people , etc and dialogue week to correct pictures
p ict ur es and d i alogues picture
5 p i cture and dialogue carry out instructions t o colou r 5
and draw or write ( range of colours i s : bla ck, blue , bro wn,
green , grey , orange , p i nk ,
purple , r ed , ye ll ow )
Reading and Writing
Again, the focus is on the 'here and now' and the use of lan uage in meaningful contexts where possible.
To complete the test, candidates need a single pen or pencil of any colour There are 6 parts, each starting with a clear example.
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part main skill focus input expected response/item type number of items
1 reading short definitions and labelled pictures and copying the correct words 6
matching to words definitions next to the definitions
writing words
2 reading sentences and writing picture and sentences write 'yes'/'no' 6
'yes'or'no'as appropriate
3 reading a dialogue and choosing short dialogue with choose correct resp nse 6
the correct responses multiple-choice responses by circling a letter
4 reading for specific cioze text, words an choose and copy missing 7
information and gist pictures words correctly; tck a box to
choose the best title for the
5 reading a story and story, pictures and gapped complete sentences about 10
completing sentences sentences the story by writing 1, 2 or 3
6 reading and understanding gapped text and 3-option complete textby selecting 5
a text multiple choice thecorrect words and copying
(grammatical words) them incorresponding gapscopying words
Speaking
I n the Speak i n t es t th e candidate speak s w i th 1 examiner for about 6 minutes The format of the test is
explaine d i n a d va n ce to the child in their n a t ive l anguage, by a teacher or person familiar to them This
person t h e n t akes th e child into the exam room an d i nt roduces them to the examiner.
Speaking a b i lit y is a ssess ed according t o va r io u s c r i eria, including comprehension, the ability to produce
an a pp ro pri a t e r es p n se a nd pronunci a t io n
1 describing two pictures by using short responses two similar pictures identify four differences between pictures
2 understanding the beginning of a story and then picture sequence describ each picture in turn
continuing it based on a series of pictures
3 suggesting a picture which is different and picture sets identify theo done out andgive
4 understanding and responding to personal questions open-ended questions answer personal questions
Further information
T h e topics, str u c t ures, wor d s a nd t asks u po n w h ic h th e Cambridge Young Learners English Tests are based
are co m pre h ensive l y d escri b e d i n th e H a ndb ook, so t eac h ers or parents can know exactly what to expect.
Fur th er informa t io n a b ut th e Cambri d ge Yo u ng Learners Eng l ish Tests can be obtained from the Local
Secretary for Ca mb ri d ge ES OL exa m ina t ions in yo u r area, or from:
Cambridge ESOL (YLE S ub jec t Off icer)
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Listening
P a rt 1 ( 5 ma rks)
L in es s h uld be dr a wn between:
1 D ais y an d g irl was hin g her face
2 F r e d a nd s l ee pin g boy in tent
3 J o hn a nd bo y s itting on grass looking at map
4 Sa ll y a nd gi rl s t a nding , holding to o thbru s h
5 J i ll a nd g irl putting towel on back of ch a i r
1 Co l o r th e p a r ro t in the tree - gre e n
2 Colo ur th e tr o se r s on the fattest pir a te - blue
3 Colour th e t reas u re - ye llo w
4 Co l o ur th e s c rf o n the head of th e tallest pirate - red
5 D raw t wo s t a r s b e t wee n th e moon a nd th e tr ee
TRANSCRIPT H e ll Th is is th e C a mbrid ge M ove rs
Hello Where's Peter? Can you see him?
He's wearing a blue T-shirt
She's got a bowl of water
What's she doing?
She's washing her face
Oh, yes Ooh, that water's cold![pause]
2What about Fred? What's he doing?He's sleeping
Where? I can't see him
He's under that blanket
Oh, yes, h 's very tired
[pa u se]
3Where's John?
He's sitting on the grass
What's he doing?
He's looking atthe map
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MAN: Now, which day do you come to the
WOMAN: Look at Sally! GIRL: Mmm I can only come once a week,
WOMAN: She's standing up MAN: Not at the weekend?
Boy: What's she got in her hand? GIRL: No, I come on Monday, after school.
WOMAN: It's her toothbrush
[p use]
[pa se]
4
WOMAN: Yes, she's behind the chair GIRL: I read seven books a week.
Boy: What's she doing? MAN: Seven! That's a lot.
WOMAN: She's putting hertowel on it.It's very wet GIRL: Well, I love reading!
[The recording is repeated MAN: And last.What kind of books do you
like best?[pause] GIRL : Oh, I don't know T at's difficult, because
I like a lot of di erent kinds ofbooks
T a t i s th e end o f Part 1 MAN: Well, do you like books about animals,
GIRL : Mmm, the books I like best are a out
Part 2 Li s ten a nd l oo k There is o e exam pl e horses.
MAN: Oh, we've got a lot of books about horses
MAN: Hello I work here, in the library Can I ask [pause]
you some questions, please? Now l isten to Part 2again.
GIRL : Yes.OK
[The recording is repeated.]
MAN: Thank you Now, what's your name?
GIRL : Sue Clark
Ca n yo u see the answer? N o w y o
l is t e n a nd writ e.
do l ast week? Listen and look There
MAN: Now, how old are you, Sue?
WOMAN: Hello, John Where were you last week?
GIRL : I live opposite the park
Can you see the line from the word
MAN: What's the name of the street?
Wednesday? On Wednesday, John
GIRL : Hill Street
went to the forest on his bike Now
MAN: Is that H-I- double L?
GIRL : Yes,that's right you l isten and draw lines.
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WOMAN: Where did you go on Monday? Boy: No, not very much
WOMAN: What did you do there? Boy: We all wrote stories.
Boy: We flew our kites. Mine went into the WOMAN: Was it difficult?
Boy: Tuesday? We rode to the village that day.
[pause]
WOMAN: Did you go on your bikes again?
Boy: Yes.We went to the shop to buy some
bread for our picnic
WOMAN: That was nice!
GIRL: No, but I've got earache, and I'm hot
Boy: And we sailed our toy boats.
WOMAN: Was it sunny that day?
Boy: Yes. Lots of people swam in the lake [pause]
Boy: Let me think. Oh yes, we went for awalk. party clothes. Are you the bat?
WOMAN: In the park? Boy: No, that's my friend, John
Boy: No.We went to the forest MAN: Are you the clown, then?
WOMAN: Great! Boy: Yes, I am And this rabbit is my sister!
Boy: And a beautiful bird flew over our heads!
[pa se]
[pa se]
3 What does John want for lunch
Would you like some soup forlunch, John?
WOMAN: What about Thursday . sorry, I mean Boy:
We had that yesterday Can we h veFriday? Did you go to the forest again? somethin different ple se?
Boy: No. My uncle's got a boat and we went
Oh, great! And can we have burgers and
WOMAN: Did you have a picnic that day, too?
Fre ch fries for supper?
Boy: No.We took some sandwiches and had
[pa se]
them on the boat
WOMAN: That's nice
4 What does Ja e want to tak to
Now l is t en to P art 3 again. Boy: Do you want tocome to my house after
school Jane
That is the end of Part 3 listen to my new CDs
GIRL: OK, Jim
[pa se]
[pa se]
Part 4 Look at the pictures . Listen and l ook .
S What did Nick do at the week nd? There is o e examp l e
Boy: No we didn't because itwas cold and
[pa se] WOMAN: So, what did you do? Did you go to the
Test 1 Answers
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Which one? There are two
He's the oldest one
[pause]
1
What shall I do now?
You can colour again
Can I colour the parrot in the tree?
Sorry? Which parrot?
The one in the tree
Find the fattest pirate
I can see him What shall I colour?
Colour his trousers blue
His trousers OK
[pause]
3
Now what shall I do?
Look at the treasure
Oh, yes The pirates are very happy
There's a lot of treasure
Yes.Well, colour it yellow
Right, you can colour his scarf red
[pause]
5What shall I do n w?
Well, you can draw something
Good! What shall I draw?
Do you like stars?
[pause]
GIRL :MAN:GIRL:
MAN:
G I RL:
MAN:
GIRL :MAN:
Reading and Writing
P art 5 ( 1 0 marks)
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Part Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Back-up questions:
expected from child:
Usher brings candidatein Usher to examiner:Hello,
this is (child 's name").
Hello, My name's
Jane/Ms Smith. HelloHow old are you,"? nine Are you nine/ten?
1 PointstoFind the Look at these pictures
difference card They look the same, but
some things are different
These are oranges, butthese are tomatoes
What other different Describesfourother Point to other differences
things can you see? differences: the candidate does not
• croco ile is/isn't wearin mention
a hat
• red bowl/blue bowl Givefirst half of response:
•two flies/one fly Here the crocodile is
•flowers/telephon wearing a hat,but
2 Points to Story card Now look at these
pictures They show astory It's called 'Bill goesfishing' Just look at thepictures first (Pause
Look at the first one
It's a sunny day Bill'sgoing fishing with hisfather
Now you tell the story (Manyvariations possible) Questions to prompt other(pointingat the other parts of the story:
pictures)
There area lot of ish in What's Bill doing now?
the lake Bill wants to Are there a lot of fish in
catch some. the lake?
Bill can ' t catch a fish. Has Bill got a fish?
He ' s sad. Who's looking at him?
The elephant's giving What's the elephant
Bill some fish. doing?
Is Bill sad now?
"Remember to use the child's name throughout the test
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Par Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Back-up questions:
expected from child:
3 Pointsto Find the Now look at these four
different ones card pictures One is different
The book is different
A lemon, a pineappleand an orange are fruit
You eat them You don'teat a book.You read it.Points to the second, third Now you tell me about Candidate suggests a What arethese people
and fourth setsof pictures these pictures Which difference (any plausible doing? (washing things)
in turn one is different? (Why?) difference is accepta le) And this woman?
(reading)What are these? (clothes)And this isa ?(cup)
Where are these?
(under the bed)
An this ?(on the bed)
4 Puts away all pictures Now,let's talk about
your family and friends
How many people are three Are there t h r ee peoplethere in your family? inyour family?
What do you do with swimming Do you go swimmin g
weekend?
Who do you like playing my friends Do you play with yourwith after school? f ri end s after school?
Tell me about your best Her name ' s Maria What's your friend's
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Listening
P ar t 1 (5 m a rk s)
Lines should be drawn between:
1 Jill and girl in blue dress, pointing at dolphins
2 Paul and boy taking photographs
3 Nick and boy standing, throwing fish
4 Ann and girl sh uting to her friend
5 May and girl riding dolphin
P ar t 2 (5 m a rks )
1 l1/eleven 2 blonde/blond
Paul Nielt Sue Peter
2 Write the word 'Ben' after 'Peter and '
3 Colour the taller boy's scarf - yellow
4 Colour the rock under the sitting boy - blue
5 Colour the sun - orange
TRANSCRIPT H e ll o Th is is th e Cam br i d ge M ove rs
P a rt 1 Loo k a t P a rt 1 Loo k a t th e pi c t u r e.
[pause]
Hello Where's Sue?
She's in the water with the dolphins
Oh, yes What's she doing?
She's pointing at the dolphins andlaughing
[pause]
2
Where's Paul?There The boy with the camera.Right, I can see him He's taking somepictures
Yes He loves dolphins
[pause]
3
I can't see Nick? What's he doing?
He's throwing afi h to the dolphins.Where?
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wearing?
WOMAN: What's she doing? GIRL: No, only at weekends At school, we haveBoy: She's shouting to her friend to wear a dress
WOMAN: What's she shouting?
[pa se]
Boy: She's shouting "Quick! Look at the
Jane like doing?
WOMAN: Is May there? MAN: Well, has she got a favourite hobby?
Boy: Yes, she's in the water with one of the GIRL: Yes, she loves sailing
WOMAN: What's she doing? GIRL: No I don't like it because I can't swim
Boy: She's riding on its back
[pause]WOMAN: Oh! I'd love to do that
MAN: Has she got any pets?
[The recording is repeated.] and she got a parrot
Loo k at t h e pi c tur e s What did Bi ll d
GIRL: Jane Smart l as t w ee k? List e n and l oo k Th e r e is
GIRL: That's right
[pa se]
[pa se]
WOMAN: Hello, Bill Did you have a good week?
Can yo u see th e a nsw e r ? N o w you Boy: Yes I did lots of different things
Boy: Yes On Monday, I watched a video atmy
MAN: And how old is your friend? Boy: Some dinosaurs that lived on the moon!
MAN: Pardon? Did you say eleven?
C an yo u see th e l ine f r o m th e word
Boy: Errmm I went to the cinema with mybrother We saw a film about pirates
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WOMAN: Did they find any treasure?
Can you see the tic ? Now yo listen
Boy: No! They weren't very clever!
and tick the b x.
[p use]
[p use]
2
1 Where does Sam's dad work?
WOMAN: And what did you do on Saturday?
Boy: It was Tom's birthday so I went to his
GIRL : My dad works in a shop Where does
WOMAN: Was it good? Boy: He works at the hospital
Boy: Yes We wore funny clothes there! GIRL: Does he? I'd like to work there.
[p use] Boy: I wouldn't I want to work on a farm.
Boy: But I was at home on Sunday. 2 What does Ann have to buy?
WOMAN: Were you?
Can you go to the shop please, Ann?
Boy: Yes It rained all day. WOMAN:
WOMAN: What did you do? Did you read a book? GIRL : All right, Mum What do you want, some
Boy: No. I played a computer game with robots bread?
in it WOMAN: No, I've got that We need some cheese
for our sandwiches
[p use]
GIRL : OK.What about fruit?
4 WOMAN: No,there are some apples and bananas
Boy: Tom and I went to the library one day. inthe bowl
WOMAN: Which day was that? [pause]
Boy: Friday.We went to see a clown who was
3 Which is Jim's fami y?
there
Have you got any brothers and sisters,
Boy: He read us some stories. He was very
Boy: I had a cold I couldn't go outside.
WOMAN: Oh, dear!
Boy: It was OK.Tom brought me a book to MAN: Do you want any supper, Daisy?
read GIRL : No thank you, Dad I'm not very hungry
WOMAN: About pirates? MAN: What about a drink?
Boy: Yes! I love those kinds of stories. GIRL : Yes,please, I'm thirsty
MAN: You can have some milk But then you
What's that in your picture, Jil? A rabbit?
Boy: This animal here, on the grass
P art 4 Look at the pictures Listen and lo k. GIR L: Can't you see? It's a kangaroo t.ook,
Boy: Oh, yes, it's like a frog!!!
[pause]
[pause]
Where's Kim's comic?
Now listen to Part 4 again.
[pa se]
Boy: Where's my comic, mum?
[pause]
WOMAN: On the table
Boy: It isn't there and it isn't next to my bed.
That is the end of Part 4.
WOMAN: Well, look in your bag, Kim.
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Yes.It says "Rainbow Island"
Well, can you see the words "Peter and"
GIRL: Yes, can see him He's sitting on a rock
MAN: That's right Well colour that rock blue
Would you like to colour something?
Yes, please Can I colour the CD?
OK.What colour would you like?
Pink, I hink I like that colour
Good
Right, I'm colouring the CD
[pause]
Yes, it's next to the rainbow
Wel colour the sun orange
Right The picture's beautiful now
1 John 2 school 3 bed 4 (orange) juice
5 kitchen 6 mum/mother/mummy/mom/mommy
7 pasta (and) chicken 8 his (favourite) CDs
9 phoned 10 his/the bedroom (upstairs)
Part 6 (5 marks)
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Part Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Sack-up ques o s:
expected from child:
this is (child ' s name *)
Hello, * My name's
JaneiMs Smith Hello
1 Points to Find the Look at these pictures
some things are different
Here it's a sunny day, buthere it's raining
• red an white scarf/blueand whitescarf Give first half of response:
• book/guitar Here there are four
• ice cream/bottle flowers, but
pictures They show astory It's called 'Thebaby bird and the tree'
Just look at the picturesfirst (Pause.) Look at thefirst one
This baby bird wants to
be in the tree with itsmother But it can't fly
helicopter It ' s coming down in the field The And the baby bird?
baby bird ' s runn i ng to the helicopter
Now the man ' s sitting
in the helicopter
The baby bird ' s on the Where's the baby bird
helicopter The now?
helicopter ' s flying up What's the helicopter
again doing now?
Now the helicopter ' s Where's the helicopter
flying above the tree now?
and the baby b i rd ' s What's the baby bird
jumping off the doing?
helicopter Its mothe r ' s Isits mother happy?
very happy.
*Remember to use the child's name throughout the test
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