1. ICFES ENGLISH TEST A1: BEGINNER A2: BASIC B1: PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Goal for 11th Grade
A1: BEGINNER
Can understand the general idea in short and simple conversations.
Can speak using simple words or short phrases.
Can write short sentences or paragraphs with spelling and grammar mistakes.
Can read and comprehend simple and short texts with familiar vocabulary.
Uses few and basic vocabulary to communicate.
A2: BASIC
Can understand general ideas and details in short conversations .
Can speak using simple phrases and sentences.
Can write short paragraphs and texts with some spelling and grammar mistakes.
Can read and comprehend more complex texts with familiar vocabulary.
Uses a wider vocabulary to communicate.
B1: PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Can understand general ideas and details in conversations from different topics.
Can speak long and more complex sentences.
Can write paragraphs long texts with few spelling and grammar mistakes.
Can read and comprehend texts for social or academic purposes.
Uses academic or social vocabulary to communicate.

2. ICFES ENGLISH TEST Number of questions: 45 Time: 1 hour
Characteristics:
Number of questions: 45
Time: 1 hour
Organization: 5 parts

3. 5 definitions to be matched with 8 words.
ICFES ENGLISH TEST
PARTS
PART 1:
MATCHING DEFINITIONS
5 definitions to be matched with 8 words.

4. ICFES ENGLISH TEST PARTS PART 2: CONVERSATIONS:
5 short conversations. Complete the conversation by choosing the correct option.

5. A text with 8 blank spaces. Choose the correct word for each space.
ICFES ENGLISH TEST
PARTS
PART 3:
IMCOMPLETE TEXTS
A text with 8 blank spaces.
Choose the correct word for each space.

6. READING COMPREHENSION A text followed by 7 questions to be answered.
ICFES ENGLISH TEST
PARTS
PART 4:
READING COMPREHENSION
A text followed by 7 questions to be answered.

7. ICFES ENGLISH TEST PARTS PART 5: INCOMPLETE TEXTS:
A text with 10 blank spaces. Choose the correct word to complete each space.

8. ICFES ENGLISH TEST Practice your English daily!
You can get more than 70% in the test if you…
Practice your English daily!
Listen to music and sing with the lyrics.
Learn new words and expressions.
Watch TV programs with closed caption or movies with subtitles.
Chat or Skype with Friends.
Watch YOUTUBE videos with subtitles.
Have a wide vocabulary.
Read magazines, news, blogs, or books of your choice.
Take extra-clases.
Visit snoopy krillin on Facebook.
Play video games.
Take advantage of your English class.

9. ICFES ENGLISH TEST Drill yourself with English Tests!
You can get more tan 70% in the test if you…
Drill yourself with English Tests!
Google free online English Tests.
Take, at least, one test per week.
Check your progress and set weekly goals.
Choose a test on your level: Beginner, intermediate, advance.
Visit snoopy krillin to choose from a diverse menu of online tests.
International English Tests:
TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication
K.E.T: Key English Test
P.E.T: Preliminary English Test
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS:  International English Language Testing System
MET: Michigan English Test
FCE: First Certificate in English

10. ICFES ENGLISH TEST This is what the university is demanding from you!
You are supposed
You are suppossed to be able to do these things in English,
by the time you begin you career…
Present the admission interview.
Understand claSses from different areas.
Read documents, magazines, articles, books, blogs, etc.
Respond to questionaires and do homework.
Write papers and documents.
Travel abroad and do research or field work.
Know about your career in English speaking countries.
Pass 10 or 14 levels to graduate.
Pass an international test to graduate.
Certify an B1, B2, or C1 level.