Els Questions
English as a Second Language
The ESL test consists of two parts; the Reading Skills and
Language Use tests are used in combination to place students into the appropriate reading and writing classes. These tests are used for placement into the following classes: *ESL 67 – Introduction to College English Skills
*ESL 76 – Intermediate Reading & Comprehension Skills
*ESL 78 – Intermediate Writing Skills
*ESL 86 – High Intermediate Reading Comprehension
*ESL 88 – High Intermediate Writing Skills
*ESL 96A – Introduction to College Reading & Study Skills
*ESL 98A – Introduction to College Writing
How often can the test be taken?
This test may be taken twice ever with seven days between test dates.
How long will the test take?
There is no time limit on either part of the test so time for completion will vary from student to student.
Average time is 30 minutes for each portion or an hour for both.
How many questions are on the test?
A total of 20 multiple choice questions are administered on the Language Use test and 20 multiple choice questions on the Reading Skills test.
When will the results be available?
Results will be available immediately upon completion of the test. Results are valid for two years.
Reading Skills Sample Questions
1. Television has been introduced to almost every country in the world, reaching a large number of viewers on every continent. About 600 million people saw the first person walk on the moon, and a billion people watched the twentieth Olympic Games. Television has in many ways promoted understanding and cooperation among people. It does this by showing educational and cultural programs.
According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. Television is watched in nearly every country.
B. Not everybody who had a television set could watch the 1998 World Cup finals.
C. Watching television makes people dissatisfied with their own lives.
D. Television was invented in 1980.
2. Janet’s
The ESL test consists of two parts; the Reading Skills and
Language Use tests are used in combination to place students into the appropriate reading and writing classes. These tests are used for placement into the following classes: *ESL 67 – Introduction to College English Skills
*ESL 76 – Intermediate Reading & Comprehension Skills
*ESL 78 – Intermediate Writing Skills
*ESL 86 – High Intermediate Reading Comprehension
*ESL 88 – High Intermediate Writing Skills
*ESL 96A – Introduction to College Reading & Study Skills
*ESL 98A – Introduction to College Writing
How often can the test be taken?
This test may be taken twice ever with seven days between test dates.
How long will the test take?
There is no time limit on either part of the test so time for completion will vary from student to student.
Average time is 30 minutes for each portion or an hour for both.
How many questions are on the test?
A total of 20 multiple choice questions are administered on the Language Use test and 20 multiple choice questions on the Reading Skills test.
When will the results be available?
Results will be available immediately upon completion of the test. Results are valid for two years.
Reading Skills Sample Questions
1. Television has been introduced to almost every country in the world, reaching a large number of viewers on every continent. About 600 million people saw the first person walk on the moon, and a billion people watched the twentieth Olympic Games. Television has in many ways promoted understanding and cooperation among people. It does this by showing educational and cultural programs.
According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. Television is watched in nearly every country.
B. Not everybody who had a television set could watch the 1998 World Cup finals.
C. Watching television makes people dissatisfied with their own lives.
D. Television was invented in 1980.
2. Janet’s