EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Practice Tests

Part 1 — Vocabulary and phrases

Choose the best word or phrase from among the four choices to complete each sentence (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1. A: Did you finish your report, Sam? B: Almost. I just need to ( ) a few spelling mistakes before I hand it in. (invent / borrow / repeat / correct)
2. The museum was so ( ) on Sunday that we had to wait in line for an hour to get in. (silent / empty / crowded / honest)
3. Mr. Brown gave a short ( ) at the start of the ceremony to welcome all the new students. (harvest / speech / journey / ticket)
4. Lisa was very ( ) when she heard that the concert was canceled. She had wanted to see the band for years. (disappointed / comfortable / delighted / patient)
5. The train was ( ) because of the heavy snow, so Kevin arrived at school thirty minutes late. (invited / polished / delayed / recorded)
6. Many ( ) came to the town hall to hear the mayor talk about the plan for a new park. (habits / citizens / rumors / liquids)
7. Jenny practiced the piano every day for three months, and ( ) she was able to play the difficult song perfectly. (rarely / loudly / hardly / finally)
8. Tom's doctor ( ) him to get more sleep and eat more vegetables. (advised / complained / apologized / argued)
9. That supermarket sells a wide ( ) of fruit from all over the world, such as mangoes, kiwis and papayas. (distance / purpose / variety / method)
10. Our class is going to ( ) money for the children's hospital by selling cookies at the school festival. (raise / lend / waste / count)
11. While Mike was studying abroad, his parents ( ) his dog for him. (ran out of / took care of / made fun of / put off)
12. Emma tried many times to call her friend, but she couldn't ( ) because the line was always busy. (get along / show off / stand out / get through)
13. A: This math problem is really hard. B: Don't ( ). If you keep trying, I'm sure you'll solve it. (look up / take off / turn up / give up)
14. ( ) the rain, the soccer game was held as planned. (Because of / In spite of / Instead of / In front of)
15. Jack ( ) his grandfather. They both have curly hair and big brown eyes. (looks for / runs into / takes after / puts on)

Part 2 — Conversations

Read each conversation and choose the best phrase or sentence for each gap (1, 2, 3 or 4). One conversation has two gaps.

1. A: Excuse me. I'd like to return this sweater. I bought it here last week. B: Of course. Is there something wrong with it? A: Yes. I didn't try it on in the store, and when I wore it at home, ( 16 ). B: I see. Would you like to exchange it for a bigger one? (it was too tight for me / it looked really nice / my family liked it / it was very warm)
2. A: Lucy, have you seen my glasses? I can't find them anywhere. B: I saw them this morning, Dad. I think ( 17 ). A: Oh, you're right. I must have left them there after I read the newspaper at breakfast. B: Please try to put them in the same place every day. (you should buy some new ones / they're on the kitchen table / you don't need them today / I'll clean my room later)
3. A: Good morning, Ms. Green. I'm sorry, but ( 18 ). I finished it last night, though. B: That's OK, Ken. You can bring it tomorrow. A: Thank you. I'll put it in my bag tonight. B: Good. Please don't forget again. (I finished the test early / I want to join the tennis club / I'm feeling much better today / I left my homework at home)
4. A: Welcome to Greenfield Community Center. How can I help you? B: Hi. I saw your poster about the park clean-up this Saturday. I was wondering ( 19 ). A: Of course you can. Anyone over 12 can join. Just write your name on this list. B: Great. Do I need to bring anything? A: Not much. We'll give you gloves and bags, but it may be hot, so ( 20 ). B: OK. See you on Saturday, then. (if I could still help / when the park will open again / who made that poster / how much a ticket costs)
5. A: Welcome to Greenfield Community Center. How can I help you? B: Hi. I saw your poster about the park clean-up this Saturday. I was wondering ( 19 ). A: Of course you can. Anyone over 12 can join. Just write your name on this list. B: Great. Do I need to bring anything? A: Not much. We'll give you gloves and bags, but it may be hot, so ( 20 ). B: OK. See you on Saturday, then. (bring your own trash bags / come on Sunday instead / bring something to drink / pay five dollars at the gate)

Part 3 — Story cloze

Read the story and choose the best word or phrase for each gap (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1. ( 21 ) (A) had started a new job (B) was growing more roses (C) had moved to another city (D) could not walk very well
2. ( 22 ) (A) asked Haruto to stop coming (B) gave Haruto some seeds from his garden (C) sold his garden to a neighbor (D) bought a new chair for himself

Part 4A — Email

Read the email and choose the best answer to each question or the best way to complete each sentence (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1. Daniel cannot join the weekday afternoon program because (A) it already has enough volunteers. (B) he is too young to work with animals. (C) he has no experience with cats. (D) the shelter is closed in summer.
2. What do volunteers in the Saturday program do? (A) They teach children how to take care of cats. (B) They sell pet food at a store near the park. (C) They walk dogs and clean the dogs' rooms. (D) They give the dogs baths and medicine.
3. What does Karen ask Daniel to do? (A) Bring a parent's signed form on June 22. (B) Call her before June 14 to choose a day. (C) Send her some photos of his two cats. (D) Come to the shelter every weekday at 8 a.m.

Part 4B — Article

Read the article and choose the best answer to each question or the best way to complete each sentence (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1. Why do many people say that axolotls look like they are smiling? (A) They have wide heads and very big eyes. (B) They live in lakes near a big city. (C) Their name means 'happy' in an old language. (D) The shape of their mouths makes them look happy.
2. Unlike most other salamanders, axolotls (A) are born on land and move into the water later. (B) lose their gills soon after they are born. (C) keep their gills and stay in the water as adults. (D) can only breathe with their lungs.
3. Why do scientists keep axolotls in laboratories? (A) To find a way for axolotls to live on land. (B) To learn how axolotls can grow new body parts. (C) To learn why axolotls look like they are smiling. (D) To help axolotls grow bigger and faster.
4. What are some local farmers doing? (A) Working with scientists to give axolotls safe homes. (B) Selling axolotls as pets to other countries. (C) Moving axolotls to lakes far from Mexico City. (D) Building laboratories next to their farms.

Part 5 — Writing: Email

You have received an email from your foreign friend, Alex. Write a reply. In your reply, answer Alex's question and ask Alex TWO questions about the underlined words ("a campsite near a lake"). Write between 40 and 50 words between the greeting and the closing that are already given (these do not count). If your reply does not answer Alex's question or does not ask two questions about the underlined words, you may get fewer points or 0 points for content.

Part 6 — Writing: Opinion

Read the QUESTION. Write your opinion and give TWO reasons to support it. Write between 50 and 60 words. If your answer is not about the QUESTION, you may get 0 points for content.

Part 1 — Choose the response

Listen to each conversation and choose the best response to the last line (1, 2 or 3). The responses are not printed. You will hear everything once.

1. 10 questions heard only: use the interactive player to listen and choose the best answer.

Part 2 — Conversations

Listen to each conversation and the question about it. Choose the best answer from the four printed choices (1, 2, 3 or 4). You will hear everything once.

1. Question 11 (heard only): (A) Work late at her office. (B) Go to the summer festival. (C) Send the man some notes. (D) Meet the man's boss.
2. Question 12 (heard only): (A) A picture book. (B) Colored pencils. (C) A birthday card. (D) A drawing lesson.
3. Question 13 (heard only): (A) By car. (B) By bike. (C) On foot. (D) By bus.
4. Question 14 (heard only): (A) She forgot the doctor's name. (B) She missed her appointment yesterday. (C) She has to leave before four. (D) She cannot arrive on time.
5. Question 15 (heard only): (A) Other students chose the same one. (B) He doesn't like history. (C) He can't find information about Japan. (D) His teacher told him to.
6. Question 16 (heard only): (A) Have a picnic in the park. (B) Go to the aquarium. (C) Watch a movie at home. (D) Visit the kids' school.
7. Question 17 (heard only): (A) Black. (B) Red. (C) Blue. (D) Green.
8. Question 18 (heard only): (A) She bought the boy's ticket. (B) She missed her train. (C) She arrived at the movie late. (D) She saw the movie alone.
9. Question 19 (heard only): (A) Quit his part-time job. (B) Practice tennis on Tuesdays. (C) Practice tennis on Thursdays. (D) Look for a different club.
10. Question 20 (heard only): (A) Turn off the TV at night. (B) Buy some new plants. (C) Close the window because it is hot. (D) Water the plants right away.

Part 3 — Short talks

Listen to each short passage and the question about it. Choose the best answer from the four printed choices (1, 2, 3 or 4). You will hear everything once.

1. Question 21 (heard only): (A) She taught classes to children. (B) She worked as a nurse. (C) She took things to read to patients. (D) She cleaned the patients' rooms.
2. Question 22 (heard only): (A) There is a special fruit sale. (B) The staff have a meeting. (C) Some cleaning work will be done. (D) All the shopping bags are gone.
3. Question 23 (heard only): (A) The color of their fur changes with the seasons. (B) They sleep all winter under the snow. (C) They eat only plants and rocks. (D) Their feet have no fur on them.
4. Question 24 (heard only): (A) He took Brian to a photo contest. (B) He bought Brian a new smartphone. (C) He picked up the photos from the shop. (D) He taught Brian how to use a camera.
5. Question 25 (heard only): (A) Take part in sports day. (B) Bring their textbooks. (C) Bring their own lunch. (D) Stay at home because of the rain.
6. Question 26 (heard only): (A) A customer said they were too thick. (B) He wanted to save potatoes. (C) He did not have much time. (D) A customer asked for a new snack.
7. Question 27 (heard only): (A) To choose funnier books. (B) To read more slowly. (C) To come on Saturdays instead. (D) To read to older children.
8. Question 28 (heard only): (A) Wait for the 4:10 express train. (B) Take a bus to Riverside. (C) Take a train from Platform 5. (D) Buy a ticket for the 3:30 train.
9. Question 29 (heard only): (A) How many flowers there are. (B) Which direction to fly in. (C) How old the bee is. (D) How far away the food is.
10. Question 30 (heard only): (A) They found him a part-time job. (B) They paid for half of the bike. (C) They chose the bike for him. (D) They lent him their old bicycle.

Part 1 — Interview (question card)

Enter the room, greet the examiner and hand over your card. You are given a card with a short passage and two pictures. Read the passage silently for 20 seconds, then read it aloud. The examiner asks No.1 about the passage, No.2 about Picture A and No.3 about Picture B. Then you turn over the card and answer No.4 (your opinion) and No.5 (about you) without looking at the card. The interview takes about 6 minutes.

1. Please read the passage aloud. Example: Many people these days carry reusable water bottles. These bottles are easy to wash and can be used again and again. Some stores now let customers fill their own bottles with water for free, and by doing so they help to reduce plastic waste. Reusable bottles will probably become even more popular.
2. According to the passage, how do some stores help to reduce plastic waste? Example: By letting customers fill their own bottles with water for free.
3. Now, please look at the people in Picture A. They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Example: A woman is filling her bottle with water. A boy is flying a kite. A man is taking a picture. A girl is riding a bicycle. An old man is walking his dog.
4. Now, look at the boy in Picture B. Please describe the situation. Example: He forgot to bring his water bottle, so he can't drink anything.
5. Now, please turn over the card and put it down. Do you think towns should put more drinking fountains in parks? Example: Yes. (Why?) People can fill their own bottles for free. Then they will buy fewer drinks in plastic bottles.
6. Many towns have parks where people can relax. Do you like to spend time in parks? Example: Yes. (Please tell me more.) There is a big park near my house. I often play badminton there with my friends on weekends.