English Placement Test (EPT100)

Ce test consiste en 100 questions à choix multiple (QCM) composé de 50 questions de compréhension écrite et 50 questions de compréhension orale. Assurez-vous de disposer de 30 à 40 minutes pour réaliser le test en toute tranquillité.

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1. What ____ they do for a living ?

does

doing

2. How much _____ those colour printers ?

cost

are

3. I _____ a coffee as soon as I get to work.

always have

have always

always having

4. _____ to the meeting tomorrow ?

Are you coming

Do you come

You come

5. The goods _____ arrive before six o’clock.

won't

hadn't

wouldn't

6. Our company _____ founded in 1905

has been

was

7. _____ pass me the report, please ?

Are you going to

Will you

Do you

8. Share prices _____ dramatically after the earthquake last January.

fell

have fallen

crash

9. Bill Gates _____ in Seattle in 1953.

born

is born

was born

10. Which supplier _____ those pens from ?

buy you

bought you

did you buy

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11. What _____ when you saw him ?

he has done

was he doing

he was doing

12. During Thursday's strike, _____ 5 miles to work.

I walked

I was walking

I did walk

13. _____ the software you were looking for ?

Did they have got

Did they have

Did they got

14. _____ 4 candidates so far.

He has interviewed

He interviewed

He has been interviewing

15. The Chairman now aged 60 _____ many things in the course of his life.

did

has done

does

16.
Person A : Who was that man in George’s office ?
Person B : _____

I don’t know.

I didn’t know.

I haven’t known.

17. Look! _____ you see that guy with the Financial Director ?

Would

Could

Can

18. But surely they _____ forgotten our order.

couldn’t have

can’t had

could haven’t

19. As a rule, the computer files _____ twice a week.

are backed up

are being backed up

was backed up

20. The local branch of the National Bank has been _____.

robbed

stolen

rob

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21. You could improve your English if you _____.

tried

will try

try

22. I _____ got the job if I hadn’t prepared the interview in advance.

won’t have

will have

wouldn’t have

23. _____ informed us immediately, we wouldn’t have been so upset.

Had they

If they have

If they’d have

24. We’ve always said that we _____ .

agree

are agree

have agreed

25. If we step up our sales drive, I’m sure we can _____ the present slump.

get over

get up to

get into

26. She asked me where _____ on holiday.

I had been

I had went

did I go

27. They made me _____ weekends on a regular basis.

to work

work

working

28. We’d better _____ as he says.

doing

to do

29. We aren’t accustomed _____ complaints.

receiving

to receiving

to receive

30. Our most important exports are foodstuffs, wine and _____.

cars

the cars

car

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31. They asked me when the new product _____ ready for launch.

would be

was

32. He’s the man _____ we hired to look after quality control.

which

who

what

33. There were several new models _____ interested us.

what

who

which

34. In my opinion, Paris is _____ city in the world.

the most beautiful

most beautiful

the more beautiful

35. I believe Tanko’s to be _____ its competitors.

far better as

slightly better than

more better than

36. He has gone_____ South America on business for the week.

37. I’ve been _____ my desk typing up the report all morning.

38. The meeting starts _____ 5 minutes.

after

39. The photocopier is _____ the door.

nearby

40. Your name is Jeremy, _____ ?

isn’t it

aren’t you

are you

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41. You used to work in Japan, _____ ?

haven't you

didn’t you

aren't you

42. We will have to hire more staff _____ the increased demand.

for meeting

in order we meet

to meet

43. The in-house magazine is produced _____ .

every months

all the months

monthly

44. We don’t need _____ help.

some

much

many

45. _____ start-ups need big investment to get off the ground.

Every

All of

All

46. Person A: How much of the meeting did you understand ?
Person B: _____ .

No thing

No one

Nothing

47. My secretary can’t speak English and _____ .

nor can I

neither I

neither do I

48. Haven’t you finished _____ ?

still

yet

already

49. He works too hard. In fact he works _____ a slave.

same

50. _____ late.

He always is

He’s always

Always he’s

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51. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 1)

001

No thank you.

My name is John.

I'm fine thank you.

How do you do?

52. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 2)

002

That's ok. We haven't started yet.

Nothing.

That's no problem. They've already left.

That's ok, you're always early.

53. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 3)

003

You mustn’t.

No, thank you, I’m fine.

Yes, I want.

You can’t.

54. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 4)

004

It’s new.

Near the door.

He’s here.

Excellent.

55. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 5)

005

No, he doesn’t sell contracts.

Yes, he did.

Yes, tomorrow.

Yes, he could.

56. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 6)

006

Not today thanks.

Yes, he is.

Yes, he does.

Only once.

57. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 7)

007

I don’t know why.

By car.

I leave at 5 pm.

I start at around 8.30.

58. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 8)

008

Tomorrow.

I called him yesterday.

Here is Mr Smith.

It’s John.

59. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 9)

009

They are, are they?

Didn't they?

Aren’t they, why not?

They won’t, why not?

60. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 10)

010

Do you need?

I have also.

Me neither.

Me too.

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61. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 11)

011

He’s out at lunch.

He calls his boss.

He has worked for a law firm.

Not very well, actually.

62. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 12)

012

No, you don’t.

That would be great.

By bicycle.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

63. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 13)

013

I do agree.

No, you wouldn’t.

Yes, of course.

We are totally in agreement.

64. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 14)

014

In less than 2 weeks.

Last week.

He can write it by hand.

He is writing it at the moment.

65. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 15)

015

No, I haven’t.

No, I didn’t.

Haven't you?

Yes, she might do.

66. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 16)

016

No, I’ll ring back later, thanks.

Me too.

What type of massage is available?

Yes, I like it very much.

67. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 17)

017

The receptionist.

Yes, he is.

The guy they hired last week.

Personnel management and development.

68. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 18)

018

It’s about legal affairs.

On May 23rd.

From 6 to 9 pm on Friday

In Washington DC.

69. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 19)

019

No excuses are necessary.

Sorry, but it is.

I also have my reservations.

I’m sorry, I didn't realise.

70. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 20)

020

He fixed mine last week.

Did they speak with him?

Oh, I have, he seemed really nice.

Has he?

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71. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 21)

021

They still wouldn’t agree.

It will be more expensive.

Then we don’t get the prize.

They might not have offered it.

72. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 22)

022

They contact me by mobile phone.

They won’t call me.

They call me by my first name.

They ring most weekends.

73. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (audio 23)

023

It’s called the Shangri La Inn.

The hotel is located in Amsterdam.

It’s very modern.

It likes business.

74. Cliquez pour écouter. Ensuite, sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 24)

024

Be my guest.

No, you didn’t.

It looks over the factory.

Why shouldn’t I open the window?

75. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 25)

025

Because he doesn’t.

He’s an excellent golfer.

That’s a great idea. I’ll ask him.

He doesn’t want our phone number.

76. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 26)

026

Yes, he was a very nice guy, wasn’t he?

I know it’s bad but the décor is nice.

We're not going there again.

Yes. My fish was delicious.

77. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 27)

027

Why didn’t we do it yesterday?

Yes, I’ll do it then.

Yes, I can sleep till 11 o’clock.

No problem, I’m free all morning.

78. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 28)

028

I’d love a cup of tea.

But my daughter is getting married this weekend.

I’m glad we’re progressing so well.

He’s standing in front of the shed.

79. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 29)

029

I'm rather counting on it.

I think it's a Sunday this year.

The weather has been unusually mild.

We usually have turkey.

80. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 30)

030

OK, but I need you to come in early on Monday.

Yes, you have.

No, you shouldn’t work on Friday.

I love to work on Fridays.

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81. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 31)

031

They agreed with me completely.

They met in the conference room.

I’m not sure they will hear about it.

They thought for 2 hours.

82. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 32)

032

Yes. We’ve been together ever since.

No. We’ve only just met.

Yes. The last time was at the conference in Barcelona.

No. We didn’t look for each other.

83. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 33)

033

Will I do it tomorrow?

He may call this afternoon.

The best time is just after lunch.

I want him to call me tomorrow.

84. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 34)

034

I told him last week.

I thought you should be the first to know.

I did, but you forgot.

When can you say it?

85. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 35)

035

Yes. He reports back to me almost every day.

No, I didn’t. I’ll try again next week.

Yes, he’s such a sensitive guy.

Yes, we hold hands when we go to sleep.

86. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 36)

036

Thanks a lot, I got it safely.

Can’t you bring it straightaway? It’s urgent.

What time does she have to be there?

It's broken now.

87. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 37)

037

It’s a pity to cancel your luncheon appointment.

When are you going home?

Why don’t you eat now?

Have a good one.

88. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 38)

038

No, they aren’t good at all.

No, that’s why the Sales Manager wants to get rid of them both.

Yes, she got record sales last month.

No. I’m afraid she’s often sick on boats.

89. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 39)

039

Yes, I will.

He will if we agree.

I really don’t think he will.

Yes, I’m sure he has.

90. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 40)

040

We are developing as fast as we can.

Yes, he ran the marathon last year.

Yes, we have bought a 50% share of their capital.

Yes, our chances look good at the moment.

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91. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 41)

041

Yes, I spent all afternoon trying to sort it out.

Yes, I finally decided to accept their offer.

No, it was too heavy to carry.

Yes, I drove them there yesterday.

92. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 42)

042

I’m glad you had it with you.

I’m so sorry, I think it was me.

I didn’t have mine either and I was freezing.

I’m sorry, you forgot it at my house.

93. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 43)

043

OK, I'll put it aside for now.

No, I haven't done it for 3 weeks.

Why on earth didn't she do it herself?

I was rather hoping to get some time off.

94. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 44)

044

They went to Africa together when they were young.

He has crutches after his fall.

They are very good friends.

They are getting married next month.

95. Click to listen, then select the most appropriate response. (Audio 45)

045

Yes, we still have some from our last trip.

Can it wait till tomorrow? I’m a bit busy.

I know, everything is so cheap over there.

No, I’ll be fine in a few days time, it’s not too serious.

96. Écoutez et sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 46)

046

No, let’s do it next week.

OK, I think we’re done.

No, I think my secretary already rang.

Yes, he can call us tomorrow.

97. Écoutez et sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 47)

047

I reckon it’ll take a bit longer.

No, I think you need to run it by R&D.

I don’t agree, I think it’s far and away the best.

I’d go along with that and they’ve got the biggest market share to boot.

98. Écoutez et sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 48)

048

No, but you can do it over there.

Where exactly?

Sorry, but we’re out of stock.

No, I'd rather you waited if you don't mind.

99. Écoutez et sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 49)

049

Really, I thought she caught on quite well.

Do you think she liked my dress sense?

Well personally, I liked her hat.

I disagree, she didn’t pick up on it at all.

100. Écoutez et sélectionnez la réponse la plus appropriée. (Audio 50)

050

Yes, he’s been under the weather lately.

There are loads in the cupboard.

Yes, I’ve had my eye on this for a while.

No, I don’t like it very much.