A1 Final Assessment
The final checks what you learned in Units 1–7: Introductions, Family & Friends, Daily Routines & Time, Places & Directions, Shopping & Food, Hobbies & Likes/Dislikes, and the review. Follow the timing and instructions below.
Overview & Timing
Total time: ~60–70 minutes · Total points: 100
- Listening — 12 min · 20 pts
- Reading — 12 min · 20 pts
- Grammar & Vocabulary — 12 min · 20 pts
- Writing — 12–15 min · 20 pts
- Speaking — 6–10 min (per student) · 20 pts
Teacher tip: Run Speaking in parallel (breakout room / second proctor) or after the written sections.
Part A — Listening (20 pts · 12 min)
Format: Three short audios (greetings, shopping, directions). Play each twice.
- Picture match (6 pts): choose the picture you hear (A/B/C).
- Key word tick (6 pts): tick 3 words you hear.
- Short answer (8 pts): 1–2 words (price, time, place).
Part B — Reading (20 pts · 12 min)
Format: One A1 paragraph (~130–160 words) about a learner’s day.
- Gist (4 pts): choose best title.
- Detail (8 pts): 4 × true/false + correct the false sentences.
- Vocabulary (8 pts): match 4 words to definitions/pictures.
Part C — Grammar & Vocabulary (20 pts · 12 min)
Grammar focus: to be; have/has got; present simple + do/does; there is/are; a/an; some/any; this/that/these/those; like + -ing; can/can’t.
- Choose (8 pts): 8 gaps (is/are; do/does; there is/are; some/any).
- Order the words (6 pts): 3 questions (e.g., “you / like / swimming / do”).
- Mini transform (6 pts): 3 sentences to negative or question form.
Part D — Writing (20 pts · 12–15 min)
Task: Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) introducing yourself and describing your daily routine and hobbies. Include at least: one time, one place, one food item, and one ability (can/can’t).
Writing Sheet (PDF)Part E — Speaking (20 pts · 6–10 min)
- Interview (8 pts): Introduce yourself; answer 3 questions (family, routine, hobbies).
- Functional mini role-play (6 pts): Shopping request or directions.
- Picture prompt (6 pts): Describe a simple scene (time/places/actions).
Rubrics & Scoring
- Fluency (0–5): pace, few long pauses
- Accuracy (0–5): basic grammar/forms
- Range (0–5): topics & functions
- Pronunciation (0–5): intelligibility
- Task completion (0–5)
- Grammar & spelling (0–5)
- Vocabulary range (0–5)
- Organization & coherence (0–5)
- Objective items: 1 pt each unless noted
- Short answers: spelling tolerated at A1
- Teacher keys provided in Answer Pack
- 90–100: Excellent (Ready for A2 fast-track)
- 75–89: Pass (Proceed to A2)
- 60–74: Conditional Pass (targeted review)
- < 60: Not Yet (remedial plan + retake)
Academic Integrity
- No translation apps or external help during the test.
- Keep cameras on (online). Mics muted except during Speaking.
- Teacher may randomize item order and use secure links.
Accommodations & Retakes
- +25% extra time for documented needs.
- Alternate listening (slightly slower) available.
- Retake allowed within 7 days after targeted review.
(Teacher Preview) Listening Script — Excerpt
Audio 2 — Shopping
Assistant: Hello. Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, please. I’d like some apples. How much are these?
Assistant: They’re one ninety-nine a kilo.
Customer: Great. I’ll take a kilo. And a bottle of water, please.
Use the full script in the Answer Pack during administration.