Einstufungstest Englisch B1

Part 1- Reading Comprehension

Read the text and answer the questions.Casablanca- Still a Must-See Classic after 80 YearsIf you’ve never seen Casablanca, this is your sign that you should. Why? Well, the list of reasons is long. First of all, this film should be on your list if you love a good love story. Full of longing and will-they-won’t-they tension, the romance between Rick and Ilsa has been captivating audiences for so many decades because it is so well-crafted. The rest of the cast, including Mr. Laslow, will also have your heart. Second of all, you need to watch this movie if you like films with beautiful images. The director Steven Spielberg has called the film a masterclass in moving camera and characters. You can also count on seeing breathtaking lighting techniques playing with shadow. Finally, if you still aren’t convinced, everyone interested in cultural history should see Casablanca. Set and released during World War II, it is an important artifact showing how the people of that time dealt with their hardships. With so many selling points, you shouldn’t miss out on this viewing experience.

How does the author feel about Casablanca?

Part 3- Formal writing

Complete the letter by choosing the best multiple choice option for each gap. The letter is FORMAL. 

Dear 1. ___________,

I have just returned from a holiday at your resort in the Cayman Islands. I was disappointed with the experience for 2. ______________:

• We booked a room with a sea view, but our window was facing the building next door.
• Our shower was not working and it was not fixed for 48 hours.
• We had a non-smoking room but it smelled of cigarettes.

I expect some 3. ______________ for the disappointment I experienced. I 4.___________________ within 14 days.

5.__________,

Anna Smith

Gap 1:

Part 4 - Sentence completion, grammar

 

I _____________ a book when the phone ____________.