Progression Test Stage 7 English as a Second Language 2025 Paper 1

1. Vocabulary and grammar in context: verb tense accuracy, collocations (e.g. “take part”, “won first prize”), prepositions, verb forms, word choice for fluency
2. Functional reading: interpreting notes, texts, and signs (e.g. competition rules, directions to dining hall, reminder messages), identifying purpose and implication
3. Dialogue and structure: completing realistic conversation using logical sequencing, informal spoken English, cohesion in peer interaction
4. Cloze text completion: high-frequency function words (e.g. “with”, “because”, “of”, “to”), use of connectives, pronouns, and prepositions in narrative recount
5. Reading comprehension: matching reviews with details (e.g. crowding, surprise, staff kindness, environmental interest, travel distance), scanning and inference
6. Narrative comprehension: story of Mia and houseplants, main idea sequencing, character motivation, paraphrased factual understanding, identifying best message response