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10 full-length practice tests in the official A1 Movers format. Each test has three papers — Listening, Reading & Writing and Speaking — with audio and instant feedback.

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A1 Movers Practice Test 10 with Answers

A free, interactive A1 Movers practice test with answers, about 62 minutes.

TopicsWeatherThe natural worldThe outdoors

This A1 Movers Practice Test 10 has 3 papers — Listening, Reading & Writing and Speaking. Choose a paper below to start; your browser will load the interactive version automatically.

Listening

Part 1 — Listen and draw lines

Listen and draw a line from each name to the right person. There is one example.

  1. Names: Rosa, Tony, Bella, Owen, Kai, Mia. Listen and draw a line from each name to the right person.

Part 2 — Listen and write

Listen and write a word or a number. There is one example.

  1. Listen and write: Friend's name:
  2. Listen and write: Number of children going:
  3. Listen and write: Teacher's name: Mr
  4. Listen and write: Time the bus goes:
  5. Listen and write: Owen must take his:

Part 3 — Listen and match

Listen and write a letter in each box. There is one example.

Part 4 — Listen and tick

Listen and tick the correct picture. There is one example.

Part 5 — Listen and colour and write

Listen and colour the things in the picture. Then write a word.

  1. Listen and colour: the kite, the tree, the flower, the bird, the boat.

Reading & Writing

Part 1 — Read and write

Look at the pictures and read the sentences. Write the correct word. There is one example.

  1. This is in the sky in the day. It is yellow and very hot.
  2. When this falls from the sky, everything is wet.
  3. This plant is very big. It has got lots of leaves, and birds sit in it.
  4. This is very big and people climb it. There is sometimes snow at the top.
  5. This is very big and blue. Fish, whales and dolphins live in it.

Part 2 — Complete the conversation

Read the conversation. Choose the best answer. There is one example.

Part 3 — Read and choose

Read the story. Choose a word from the box. Write the correct word next to numbers 1-5. There is one example. Then choose the best title.

Part 4 — Complete the sentences

Read the text about the sun. Choose the right words and write them on the lines. There is one example.

  1. It is much ___ than the moon. (big / bigger / biggest)
  2. Plants ___ the sun to grow. (need / needs / needing)
  3. You ___ look at the sun because it is bad for your eyes. (can / mustn't / does)
  4. The sun goes down in the evening, and then you can see the moon ___ night. (in / on / at)
  5. When the sun comes out after the rain, you can sometimes see a ___ in the sky. (weather / rainbow / snow)

Part 5 — Read the story and write

Read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences. You can use 1, 2 or 3 words.

It was a sunny morning. Katy and her brother Gus walked up a green mountain. It was called Bell Mountain.

As they walked, they saw lots of trees and pretty flowers. A little bird sang in the grass.

At the top, they could see the blue sea. The wind was very cold, so they put on their hats.

Then some black clouds came and it started to rain. Katy and Gus ran down the mountain to their house.

  1. The mountain was called ___ .
  2. Katy and Gus saw lots of trees and pretty ___ .
  3. A little bird sang in the ___ .
  4. At the top, the children could see the blue ___ .
  5. Katy and Gus put on their hats because the ___ was very cold.
  6. Then some ___ came and it started to rain.
  7. Katy and Gus ran down the mountain to their ___ .

Part 6 — Look and write

Look at the picture. Answer the questions and write sentences about the picture.

Look at the picture and write some sentences about it. You can write about the boy, the green tree, the red boat and the yellow sun.

Speaking

Part 1 — Find the differences

Look at the two pictures. They look the same but some things are different. The examiner tells you one difference. Then you tell the examiner three more.

  1. Here are two pictures. My picture is different from your picture. For example, in my picture the flower is pink, but in your picture the flower is yellow. Now you tell me about the differences. Example: (This one is the example. The examiner says it, not you.)
  2. Difference 2 — tell me about your picture. Example: In my picture the ball is purple, but in your picture it is red.
  3. Difference 3 — tell me about your picture. Example: In my picture there is a dog, but in your picture there is a cat.
  4. Difference 4 — tell me about your picture. Example: In my picture the bird is above the tree.

Part 2 — Tell the story

These pictures show a story. It is called 'Owen and his kite'. Look at the pictures first. Then tell the story.

  1. This is Owen. It is a sunny day, and Owen is in the park with his red kite. Now you tell the story. Example: Picture two: There is a lot of wind. Owen's kite flies up into the sky. Picture three: Oh no! Now the kite is in the big tree. Owen can't get it and he is sad. Picture four: Owen gets his kite back from the tree, and he flies it again. Now he is happy again.

Part 3 — Which one is different?

Look at these four pictures. Which one is different? Tell the examiner why.

  1. Look at these four pictures. Which one is different, and why? Example: The cake is different. A cat, a dog and a rabbit are animals, but a cake is something sweet that you eat.
  2. Now look at these four. Which one is different, and why? Example: The shoe is different. Milk, juice and water are drinks, but a shoe is something you wear on your foot.
  3. And here are four more. Which one is different, and why? Example: The bird is different. You can travel in a boat, a bus and a plane, but a bird is an animal.

Part 4 — About you

Now the examiner asks you some questions about you. Answer in full sentences.

  1. What do you like doing outside when it's sunny? Example: I like flying my kite and riding my bike in the park.
  2. What's your favourite weather? Why? Example: I like snow because I can play in it with my friends.
  3. Where do you like going on holiday? Example: I like going to the beach with my family. We swim in the sea and look for shells.

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The three Movers papers

A1 Movers is made up of three papers, exactly as in the real exam. You can sit a whole test or practise one paper at a time:

How Movers is scored

Movers has no pass or fail — it is designed to be a positive experience for young learners. Children earn up to five shields on each paper; five shields shows very good understanding. On 7ESL each completed paper also gives XP.

What is A1 Movers?

A1 Movers (also known as Cambridge Movers or YLE Movers) is the second of the three Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners, between Pre A1 Starters and A2 Flyers. It is designed for primary-age children and tests English at CEFR level A1: understanding simple conversations and stories, describing pictures and talking about daily life.

The exam takes about one hour. The standard version is paper-based with a face-to-face Speaking test. There is also A1 Movers Digital, in which the Listening and Reading & Writing papers are taken on a computer or laptop (tablets are not used) and the Speaking test stays face to face. The level and the skills tested are the same in both versions. The task types follow Cambridge’s 2018 revision of the young learners exams, as set out in the 2024 handbook for teachers.

Who takes Movers and why

Movers is taken mainly by children in primary school who have already studied English for a year or two, often after Pre A1 Starters. Teachers use it as a clear target for a school year, and parents use the certificate to follow their child’s progress. It is not used for university entry or visas; it is a motivating step on the way to A2 Flyers and, later, A2 Key for Schools.

Compared with Starters, Movers asks children to write short sentences, follow a simple story told in pictures, and give reasons with words like because.

A1 Movers format at a glance

PaperPartsQuestionsTime
Listening525about 25 minutes
Reading & Writing63530 minutes
Speaking4–5–7 minutes

Each Listening recording is heard twice. The Speaking test is one child with one examiner: the child finds differences between two pictures, tells a picture story, picks the odd one out and answers questions about themselves.

Results and shields

Nobody passes or fails Movers. Every child gets a certificate that shows up to five shields for each of the three papers, so 15 shields is the top result. Five shields on a paper means the child did very well; one shield means they took the test but still have plenty to learn in that skill. Cambridge explains the link to the CEFR on the back of the certificate and maps results to the Cambridge English Scale.

Digital results normally come 5 to 10 days after the exam. Paper-based results take a few weeks. The certificate never expires. Centres set their own dates and fees, so check the fee in your country.

How to prepare with 7ESL

Our Movers practice tests follow the public Movers format, with a new theme in every test. Try a full test or focus on one skill:

  • Listening practice – natural recordings at a steady pace, marked instantly;
  • Reading & Writing practice – definitions, dialogues and stories with automatic marking, plus a model answer for the sentence-writing task;
  • Speaking practice – the examiner’s turns are spoken aloud, then a quiet gap gives your child time to answer before the model answer appears.

Children collect shields and XP as they go, which makes regular practice feel like a game.

Tips for Movers test day

In Reading & Writing, remind your child to copy words carefully, because spelling counts in many parts. In the picture story, encourage them to say what is happening in each picture, not just name objects. If they do not understand a question in Speaking, it is fine to say “Can you say that again, please?” – examiners expect it. Plenty of sleep and a relaxed morning help more than last-minute study.

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A1 Movers — frequently asked questions

What is in the Cambridge A1 Movers exam?

A1 Movers (CEFR A1) has three papers: Listening, Reading & Writing and Speaking.

How many Movers practice tests are there?

There are 10 free online Movers practice tests on 7ESL, each with all three papers and a different set of topics.

Are the Movers practice tests free?

Yes. Every Movers practice test on 7ESL is free and needs no sign-up. Log in to save your XP and progress.

How is Movers scored?

Movers has no pass or fail — it is designed to be a positive experience for young learners. Children earn up to five shields on each paper; five shields shows very good understanding. On 7ESL each completed paper also gives XP.

Are these official Cambridge tests?

No. These are original 7ESL practice materials that follow the public Movers format. 7ESL is not affiliated with Cambridge Assessment English.

7ESL practice material written in the official Cambridge English exam format. 7ESL is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Cambridge Assessment English. “Cambridge English”, “Starters”, “Movers”, “Flyers”, “A2 Key”, “B1 Preliminary”, “B2 First”, “C1 Advanced”, “C2 Proficiency” and related names are trademarks of their respective owners.