NSTS Evening Course Placement Test

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THERE ARE 60 QUESTIONS IN THIS TEST

Do not worry if you do not know the answer to some of the questions. We want to know what you don't know as much as what you know.

YOU HAVE 45 minutes TO COMPLETE THE TEST

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you have completed the NSTS Evening Course Placement Test.

Please submit the details requested in the form below so that we contact you with more details

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Name
First Last
Date of Birth*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY

We need to know your age, so please let us know on which date you were born.
Email*
Telephone number*
Your telephone number including the International code
I would like to:*
Please let us know why you have taken the Placement Test
In fact I would like to book:*
Please let us know which Evening Course you would like to take:
Which Monday would you like to start?*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Lessons take place on Mondays and Wednesdays (18:00-20:00hrs)
Which Monday would you like to start?*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Lessons take place on Mondays and Thursdays (18:30-20:00hrs) till 22nd February (we will change to Tuesdays and Thursdays after that)
The Country where your Passport was issued
Upload Passport or ID card
THIS IS REQUIRED BY MALTA'S NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE. Please upload a scanned copy of your ID Card or the "Photo Page" of your Passport - this has to be clear and clearly show the ID Number/Passport Number, Name of holder, expiry date etc - If you have problems to upload please contact us at reservations@nsts.org
GDPR Consent*
I agree to the give the following permissions according to NSTS Privacy Policy:
1. I authorize NSTS Malta to process any personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) of the European Union and to transfer/disclose such data to other companies within the NSTS Malta group of companies as deemed necessary for the provision of the services enrolled for the purposes associated/thereto. NSTS Malta will retain the data for the duration of 10 years.
2. I understand and agree that for attendance purposes, I shall leave my webcam on at all times when attending the course. Video and sound may be recorded by the host/s (trainee/s): I consent to being photographed, filmed, recorded for training, accreditation and attendance purposes
3. I hereby confirm that I am aware that - for a better fruition of the lessons - NSTS recommends the use of a computer with a webcam and microphone or a laptop. Shall I decide to use any alternative mobile device to follow the lessons I hereby acknowledge that I am aware that my learning experience might be inferior to follow the course using the recommended equipment.
Terms & Conditions
I agree to bind myself to these terms and conditions listed below
Applications and payment:
Applications in English will be received via e-mail on reservations@nsts.org or online on www.nstsmalta.org and must be accompanied by full payment as follows:

(i) International Career Development: at least 8 weeks prior to selected start date, including CV and motivation letter;

(ii) Study Abroad: at least 21 weeks (5 months) prior to selected start date.

(iii) English Language Learning: at least 4 weeks prior to selected start date if part of a group or if starting between 09 June and 14 September, or at least 2 weeks for individuals between 15 September and 08 June;

Applications on the prescribed form must explicitly state the selected educational programme reference code and number and, if applicable, accommodation reference code and number, starting and ending dates as well as the applicant’s name, surname, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number and validity, special needs. Groups must complete the Group Essential Information Form. Adults opting for NSTS Accommodation must pay an environmental tax of up to €5.00 each.

Registrations will be provisionally accepted subject to receipt of full payment of the selected educational programme and ancillary services fees, before the afore stated deadlines, by bank transfer direct to APS Bank Ltd Valletta, IBAN MT74 APSB 7717 2000 6515 10 6515 400 10, BIC/SWIFT code APSBMTMT, or by credit card. Registrations will only be confirmed upon timely receipt of full payment and will otherwise be automatically deleted.

Changes and cancellations:
Changes made within 10 to 3 days prior to arrival are subject to a EUR50 administrative fee. Cancellations or curtailments made within 10 days and changes made to reservations@nsts.org and to the emergency phone number +356 7949 5977 within 3 days prior to arrival are subject to a EUR250 fee. No refunds are permitted for ‘no shows’ or failure to utilise part or all of the services.

Fees include all that specified as incorporated in the selected service described in official NSTS brochures and website, and NSTS is not liable for that not contained therein. NSTS reserves the right to alter any service, description and fee without prior notice and to provide substitute services of at least comparable standard and contents as originally confirmed.

Students under 18 - Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Surety deposit:
Applications from persons under 18 years of age must be, and are be deemed to be, endorsed by the person’s parent/legal guardian who simultaneously retains full responsibility for their protégé’s acts and/or omissions during the latter’s stay in Malta.

Applications through agents are deemed to be equally endorsed as a result of the agent’s own transmission.

The conduct of any and all persons under 18 years of age enrolled on an NSTS programme is governed by a student charter that is available upon request. The terms, among other things, govern the behaviour of the minor student, applied discipline and prohibitions, unaccompanied outings, return times in the evenings, damages or misdeeds and the payment of a conditional refundable surety deposit of €50 upon arrival at check-in if accommodated at an NSTS Residence or hotel.

Code of conduct: By applying applicants accept that NSTS may, without being liable in any manner whatsoever, exclude any person from a service applied for or being consumed, and demand his/her repatriation at his/her charge, if, in the opinion of Management, s/he appears likely to endanger or impair the health, safety or comfort of other persons using concurrent services, or the reputation of NSTS by his/her acts or omissions

Applicants accept to submit a passport size photograph or to be photographed on arrival and pay therefor for the purpose of being provided with a legally required school identity card bearing their image.

Public Holidays: None of the educational programmes enrolled for will be available on public holidays and no refund will be given for lost parts. The public holidays are: 01 January, 10 February, 19, 30, 31

March, 01 April, 01 May, 07, 29 June, 15 August, 08, 21 September,

08, 13, 25, 26 December.

Visa: The applicant is solely responsible to provide on demand a valid identity document, passport and entry visa and will be requested to extend their authorization to remain in Malta by means of a national visa issued by the Central Visa Unit for the duration of up to one year.

Data Protection: NSTS will be processing the personal data of the customers for the sole purpose of the service provision in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU)

2016/679 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (CAP440). NSTS is set to fully comply with Data Protection Principles as set out in such data protection legislation.

The data will only be processed by authorised NSTS staff and could be disclosed to third parties to carry out its obligations in accordance with Data Protection Legislation.

Photography, Filming, Sound Recordings, Testimonials: The applicant consents to being photographed, filmed, recorded and have any testimonial used for promotional training, accreditation and purposes and to receiving marketing materials from NSTS and will be given the opportunity to opt out upon request from this consent according to law.

Obligations: Any brochures and all commercial relations arising therefrom are deemed to be executed through the brand NSTS of company registration C4425 of 220 St. Paul Street, Valletta VLT 1217 Malta.
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Your answers are highlighted below.

Question 1

Where can you see this notice?

A	in a shop
B	in a hotel
C	in a taxi

Question 2

Where can you see this notice?

A	in a library
B	in a bank
C	in a police station

Question 3

Where can you see this notice?

A	outside a theatre
B	outside a supermarket
C	outside a restaurant

Question 4

Where can you see this notice?

A	at a travel agent’s
B	at a music school
C	at a restaurant

Question 5

Where can you see this notice?

A	at a cinema
B	in a hotel
C	on a camp-site

Question 6

SCOTLAND

Questions 6 – 10

• In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled SCOTLAND.

• For questions 6 to 10, mark one letter A, B or C

Question 6 _____________________________________________________

A	on
B	in
C	at

Question 7

A	about
B	between
C	among

Question 8

A	his
B	your
C	its

Question 9

A	is
B	were
C	was

Question 10

A	few
B	little
C	lot

Question 11

ALICE GUY BLANCHE - Questions 11 – 15

In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled ALICE GUY BLANCHE.

• For questions 11 to 15, mark one letter A, B, C or D

Question 11 _____________________________________________________

A	bringing
B	including
C	containing
D	supporting

Question 12

A	moved
B	ran
C	entered
D	transported

Question 13

A	next
B	once
C	immediately
D	recently

Question 14

A	after
B	down
C	behind
D	over

Question 15

A	remembered
B	realised
C	reminded
D	repeated

Question 16

UFOS - DO THEY EXIST? - Questions 16 – 20

In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled UFOS - DO THEY EXIST?

• For questions 16 to 20, mark one letter A, B, C or D

Question 16 _____________________________________________________

A	because
B	therefore
C	although
D	so

Question 17

A	look
B	shape
C	size
D	type

Question 18

A	last
B	next
C	first
D	oldest

Question 19

A	like
B	that
C	so
D	such as

Question 20

A	cameraman
B	director
C	actor
D	announcer

Question 21

Questions 21 – 40

• In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.

• For questions 21 to 40, choose one letter A, B, C or D

Question 21 _____________________________________________________

The teacher encouraged her students ______________________ to an English pen-friend.

A	should write
B	write
C	wrote
D	to write

Question 22

They spent a lot of time __________________ at the pictures in the museum.

A	looking
B	for looking
C	to look
D	to looking

Question 23

Shirley enjoys science lessons, but all her experiments seem to ______________ wrong.

A	turn
B	come
C	end
D	go

Question 24

_______________ from Michael, all the group arrived on time.

A	Except
B	Other
C	Besides
D	Apart

Question 25

She ______________ her neighbour’s children for the broken window.

A	accused
B	complained
C	blamed
D	denied

Question 26

As I had missed the history lesson, my friend went __________________ the homework with me.

A	by
B	after
C	over
D	on

Question 27

Whether she’s a good actress or not is a ___________ of opinion.

A	matter
B	subject
C	point
D	case

Question 28

The decorated roof of the ancient palace was ________________ up by four thin columns

A	built
B	carried
C	held
D	supported

Question 29

Would it ________________ you if we came on Thursday?

A	agree
B	suit
C	like
D	fit

Question 30

This form _____________ be handed in until the end of the week.

A	doesn't need
B	doesn't have
C	needn't
D	hasn't got

Question 31

If you make a mistake when you are writing, just _________________ it out with your pen.

A	cross
B	clear
C	do
D	wipe

Question 32

Although our opinions on many things _________________ , we’re good friends.

A	differ
B	oppose
C	disagree
D	divide

Question 33

This product must be eaten _____________ two days of purchase.

A	by
B	before
C	within
D	under

Question 34

The newspaper report contained ____________ important information.

A	many
B	another
C	an
D	a lot of

Question 35

Have you considered ____________ to London?

A	move
B	to move
C	to be moving
D	moving

Question 36

It can be a good idea for people who lead an active life to increase their _____________ of vitamins.

A	upturn
B	input
C	upkeep
D	intake

Question 37

I thought there was a _____________ of jealousy in his reaction to my good fortune.

A	piece
B	part
C	shadow
D	touch

Question 38

Why didn’t you _____________ that you were feeling ill?

A	advise
B	mention
C	remark
D	tell

Question 39

James was not sure exactly where his best interests __________________.

A	stood
B	rested
C	lay
D	centred

Question 40

He’s still getting _____________ the shock of losing his job.

A	across
B	by
C	over
D	through

Question 41

The Tallest Buildings - SKYSCRAPERS

Questions 41 - 45

• In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled The Tallest Buildings - SKYSCRAPERS

• For questions 41 to 45, mark one letter A, B, C or D

Question 41 _____________________________________________________

A	stages
B	steps
C	storeys
D	levels

Question 42

A	first-rate
B	top-class
C	well-built
D	best-known

Question 43

A	dirt
B	field
C	ground
D	soil

Question 44

A	hard
B	stiff
C	forceful
D	powerful

Question 45

A	weight
B	height
C	size
D	scale

Question 46

SCRABBLE

Questions 46 - 50

• In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled SCRABLE

• For questions 41 to 45, mark one letter A, B, C or D

Question 46 _____________________________________________________

A	earning
B	work
C	income
D	job

Question 47

A	market
B	purchase
C	commerce
D	sale

Question 48

A	took up
B	set out
C	made for
D	got round

Question 49

A	wealth
B	fund
C	cash
D	fortune

Question 50

A	receipt
B	benefit
C	profit
D	allowance

Question 51

Questions 51 – 60

• In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.

• For questions 21 to 40, choose one letter A, B, C or D

Question 51 _____________________________________________________

Roger’s manager _____________ to make him stay late if he hadn’t finished the work.

A	insisted
B	warned
C	threatened
D	announced

Question 52

By the time he has finished his week’s work, John has hardly _____________ energy left for the weekend.

A	any
B	much
C	no
D	same

Question 53

As the game ________________ to a close, disappointed spectators started to leave.

A	led
B	neared
C	approached
D	drew

Question 54

I don’t remember ____________________ the front door when I left home this morning.

A	to lock
B	locking
C	locked
D	to have locked

Question 55

I _______________ to other people borrowing my books: they always forget to return them.

A	disagree
B	avoid
C	dislike
D	object

Question 56

Andrew’s attempts to get into the swimming team have not been _________________ with much success.

A	associated
B	concluded
C	joined
D	met

Question 57

Although Harry had obviously read the newspaper article carefully, he didn’t seem to have _______________ the main point

A	grasped
B	clutched
C	clasped
D	gripped

Question 58

A lot of the views put forward in the documentary were open to _______________

A	enquiry
B	query
C	question
D	wonder

Question 59

The new college ________________________ for the needs of students with a variety of learning backgrounds.

A	deals
B	supplies
C	furnishes
D	caters

Question 60

I find the times of English meals very strange – I’m not used ______________ dinner at 6pm

A	to have
B	to having
C	having
D	have

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NSTS Evening Course Placement Test

THERE ARE 60 QUESTIONS IN THIS TEST

Do not worry if you do not know the answer to some of the questions. We want to know what you don't know as much as what you know.

YOU HAVE 45 minutes TO COMPLETE THE TEST

Congratulations!

you have completed the NSTS Evening Course Placement Test.

Please submit the details requested in the form below so that we contact you with more details

Results for NSTS Placement Test (Evening Course)

mTouch Quiz Populated Fields

Where can you see this notice?

in a shop

in a hotel

in a taxi

Where can you see this notice?

in a library

in a bank

in a police station

Where can you see this notice?

outside a theatre

outside a supermarket

outside a restaurant

Where can you see this notice?

at a travel agent’s

at a music school

at a restaurant

Where can you see this notice?

at a cinema

in a hotel

on a camp-site

SCOTLAND

Questions 6 – 10

• In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled SCOTLAND.

• For questions 6 to 10, mark one letter A, B or C

on

in

at

about

between

among

his

your

its

is

were

was

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few

little

lot

ALICE GUY BLANCHE - Questions 11 – 15

In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled ALICE GUY BLANCHE.

• For questions 11 to 15, mark one letter A, B, C or D

bringing

including

containing

supporting

moved

ran

entered

transported

next

once

immediately

recently

after

down

behind

over

remembered

realised

reminded

repeated

UFOS - DO THEY EXIST? - Questions 16 – 20

In this section you must choose the word which best fits each space in the text below, taken from an article entitled UFOS - DO THEY EXIST?

• For questions 16 to 20, mark one letter A, B, C or D

because

therefore

although

so

look