ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students School Vocabulary and Expressions Practice Test 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does it mean when a teacher says class is 'dismissed'?
- Students must be quiet and listen
- Students are allowed to leave (Correct answer)
- Students should open their textbooks
- Students need to submit their work
Correct answer: Students are allowed to leave
'Dismissed' means the teacher is officially ending the class and students are free to go.
Question 2: A 'locker' in a school is:
- A locked classroom used for detention
- A small metal cabinet where students store personal belongings (Correct answer)
- The school's main storage room for supplies
- A type of combination lock used on doors
Correct answer: A small metal cabinet where students store personal belongings
A locker is a personal metal cabinet assigned to a student, typically found in hallways, where books, coats, and supplies are kept.
Question 3: What is 'recess' in an elementary school?
- A short break for students to play outdoors (Correct answer)
- A special exam held at the end of term
- A room where students go when they are ill
- An after-school tutoring program
Correct answer: A short break for students to play outdoors
Recess is a scheduled break during the school day, typically for younger students, when they can go outside and play.
Question 4: When a student is 'absent', it means they:
- Arrived late to class
- Did not come to school that day (Correct answer)
- Did not complete their homework
- Were removed from class by the teacher
Correct answer: Did not come to school that day
'Absent' means the student was not present at school or in class on that particular day.
Question 5: What is a 'transcript' in the context of education?
- A written record of a student's courses and grades (Correct answer)
- A permission slip signed by a parent
- A schedule showing class times and room numbers
- A note from a teacher explaining an assignment
Correct answer: A written record of a student's courses and grades
An academic transcript is an official document listing all the courses a student has taken and the grades they received.
Question 6: What does 'extracurricular' refer to?
- Subjects that are required for graduation
- Activities done outside of regular class hours (Correct answer)
- Extra homework assigned by the teacher
- A special curriculum for advanced students
Correct answer: Activities done outside of regular class hours
'Extracurricular' describes activities such as sports, clubs, or drama that take place outside of the standard academic schedule.
What does it mean when a teacher says class is 'dismissed'?