UK Life Skills A1 Test - Sample Questions & Answers for Sumitra Sharma

UK Life Skills A1 Test - Sample Questions & Answers for Sumitra Sharma

Questions & Answers in Order (One After Another)

PHASE 1a: Examiner Asks Sumitra

Examiner: "What is your full name?"

Sumitra: "My full name is Sumitra Sharma."

Examiner: "Can you spell your surname for me?"

Sumitra: "Yes, it is S-H-A-R-M-A."

Examiner: "Where are you from?"

Sumitra: "I am from Bardghat, Nawalparasi, in Nepal."

Examiner: "When were you born?"

Sumitra: "I was born on the 13th of May, 2000."

Examiner: "Are you married?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I am married."

Examiner: "What does your husband do?"

Sumitra: "He owns his own business in the UK."

Examiner: "Does he have a British passport?"

Sumitra: "Yes, he has a British passport. It is red."

Examiner: "When are you planning to go to the UK?"

Sumitra: "I plan to go to the UK in a few months, maybe four or five months."

Examiner: "Do you have any brothers or sisters?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I have two sisters and one brother."

Examiner: "Do you have a large family?"

Sumitra: "Yes, my family is quite big. I have my mother, two sisters, and one brother. Unfortunately, my father is not with us anymore."

Examiner: "Do you live with your family?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I live with my mother, sisters, and brother in Nepal."

Examiner: "What do you do in your free time?"

Sumitra: "I like to talk to my family, watch Nepali TV serials, and cook."

Examiner: "Can you cook?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I can cook very well. My mother taught me."

Examiner: "What is your favourite Nepali dish?"

Sumitra: "My favourite is dal bhat with vegetables and curry."

Examiner: "What time do you usually wake up?"

Sumitra: "I usually wake up at 7 o'clock in the morning."

Examiner: "What do you eat for breakfast?"

Sumitra: "I eat tea and bread for breakfast, or sometimes leftovers."

Examiner: "Do you like shopping?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I enjoy shopping, especially for clothes and food."

Examiner: "How do you usually travel in Nepal?"

Sumitra: "I usually travel by bus because it is cheap and easy."

Examiner: "What festivals do you celebrate in Nepal?"

Sumitra: "We celebrate Dashain, Tihar, and Holi."

Examiner: "How do you celebrate Dashain?"

Sumitra: "Dashain is our biggest festival. We wear new clothes, eat special food, and visit family."

Examiner: "Do you like the rain?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I like rain because it makes the weather cool and fresh."

Examiner: "What is the weather like in Nepal in summer?"

Sumitra: "In summer, it is very hot and sometimes rainy because of the monsoon."

Examiner: "Did you go to school?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I went to school in Nepal. I studied until Grade 10."

Examiner: "Are you studying English now?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I am studying English now. I practice every day."

Examiner: "Are you excited about going to the UK?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I am very excited to see my husband and start our life together."

Examiner: "Are you nervous about moving to the UK?"

Sumitra: "A little bit, because it is a big change. But I am also excited."

PHASE 1b: Partner Asks Sumitra

Partner: "Do you have any children?"

Sumitra: "No, I don't have any children yet."

Sumitra: "What about you? Do you have children?"

Partner: "How many people are there in your family?"

Sumitra: "There are five people in my family – my mother, two sisters, one brother, and me."

Sumitra: "How many people are in your family?"

Partner: "Do you live with your family?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I live with my mother, sisters, and brother in Nepal."

Sumitra: "Do you live with your family too?"

Partner: "How many sisters do you have?"

Sumitra: "I have two sisters."

Sumitra: "Do you have sisters or brothers?"

Partner: "What does your brother do?"

Sumitra: "My brother is still studying. He goes to school."

Sumitra: "What does your brother do?"

Partner: "Do you help your mother at home?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I help my mother with cooking, cleaning, and shopping."

Sumitra: "Do you help your family at home?"

Partner: "What do you do in the afternoon?"

Sumitra: "In the afternoon, I help my mother with housework and cook lunch."

Sumitra: "What do you do in the afternoon?"

Partner: "What time do you go to sleep at night?"

Sumitra: "I go to sleep around 10 PM or 11 PM."

Sumitra: "What about you? When do you go to sleep?"

Partner: "What is your favourite room? Why?"

Sumitra: "My favourite room is the kitchen because I like cooking with my mother."

Sumitra: "What is your favourite room and why?"

Partner: "Is your home near a market?"

Sumitra: "Yes, my home is very close to the local market, about five minutes walking."

Sumitra: "Is your home near a market?"

Partner: "Who cooks in your family?"

Sumitra: "My mother and I cook for the whole family every day."

Sumitra: "Who cooks in your family?"

Partner: "Do you like spicy food?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I love spicy food. Nepali food is very spicy and tasty."

Sumitra: "Do you like spicy food?"

Partner: "Do you prefer bus or car? Why?"

Sumitra: "I prefer a car because it is more comfortable and private."

Sumitra: "What about you? Do you prefer bus or car?"

Partner: "Is there a bus stop near your home?"

Sumitra: "Yes, there is a bus stop about five minutes from my house."

Sumitra: "Is there a bus stop near your home?"

Partner: "Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?"

Sumitra: "I prefer stores because I can see the items clearly and touch them."

Sumitra: "Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?"

Partner: "How much do you spend on vegetables every week?"

Sumitra: "We spend about 2,000 Nepali rupees on vegetables every week."

Sumitra: "How much do you spend on food every week?"

Partner: "Do you eat healthy food?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I eat fresh vegetables and fruit. I do not eat too much sugar."

Sumitra: "Do you eat healthy food?"

Partner: "How do you stay fit?"

Sumitra: "I walk to the market and do housework. That keeps me fit."

Sumitra: "How do you stay fit?"

Partner: "Do you like listening to music?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I love listening to Nepali folk songs."

Sumitra: "Do you like listening to music?"

Partner: "What is your favourite TV show?"

Sumitra: "I like 'Tito Satya' – it is a Nepali comedy show."

Sumitra: "What is your favourite TV show?"

Partner: "What do you want to do first when you arrive in the UK?"

Sumitra: "First, I want to see my husband and visit our home. I want to see his flat."

Sumitra: "What do you want to do when you arrive?"

Partner: "Will you look for a job in the UK?"

Sumitra: "I am not sure yet. Maybe I will work later, but first I want to settle and learn more English."

Sumitra: "Will you look for a job?"

Partner: "Do you find English easy or difficult?"

Sumitra: "Sometimes it is difficult, especially grammar, but I am trying."

Sumitra: "Do you find English easy or difficult?"

Partner: "How often do you talk to your husband?"

Sumitra: "We call each other twice a day – in the morning and at night."

Sumitra: "How often do you talk to your family?"

Partner: "Do you send him photos of Nepal?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I send him photos of my family and our village."

Sumitra: "Do you send photos to your family?"

PHASE 2a: Listening Questions & Answers

Recording 1 Script:

"I am flying to London next month. My husband will pick me up from the airport. I will stay with him in his flat."

Question: "Who will meet the woman at the airport?"

Sumitra's Answer: "Her husband."

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Recording 2 Script:

"I have three children. My wife is from Nepal. We live in Manchester."

Question: "Where does the man live?"

Sumitra's Answer: "In Manchester."

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Recording 3 Script:

"I usually wake up at 6 o'clock. I have breakfast at 7 and then I go to work by bus."

Question: "What time does the person have breakfast?"

Sumitra's Answer: "At 7 o'clock."

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Recording 4 Script:

"My mother lives in Kathmandu. She is a teacher. She works in a school near our house."

Question: "What does the mother do?"

Sumitra's Answer: "She is a teacher."

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Recording 5 Script:

"We celebrate Dashain in October. We wear new clothes and eat special food."

Question: "When is Dashain celebrated?"

Sumitra's Answer: "In October."

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PHASE 2b: Discussion - Sumitra & Partner Talk Together

Topic 1: "Talk to each other about where you live now and where you would like to live in the future."

Sumitra (starts): "I live in Nepal, in Bardghat, with my family. I like it there because my mother and my sisters live there."

Partner: "That sounds nice. I live in India with my parents. Where do you want to live in the future?"

Sumitra: "In the future, I want to live in the UK with my husband. He has his own business there. I will go there in a few months. And you? Where would you like to live?"

Partner: "I would like to live in London too, because I have family there."

Sumitra: "That's good. London is a big city. My husband lives there."

Partner: "Yes, it's very busy but exciting."

Sumitra: "I agree. I am excited to see London."

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Topic 2: "Talk to each other about a typical day in your life."

Sumitra: "I wake up at 7 o'clock. I have breakfast and then I help my mother with housework. In the afternoon, I cook lunch. What about you?"

Partner: "I wake up earlier at 6 o'clock. I go to work in the morning."

Sumitra: "What do you do in the evening?"

Partner: "In the evening, I watch TV and relax."

Sumitra: "That sounds nice. In the evening, I talk to my husband on the phone."

Partner: "Do you speak English with him?"

Sumitra: "Sometimes we speak English, but mostly Nepali. I am learning English."

Partner: "That's good. English is important."

Sumitra: "Yes, I agree."

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Topic 3: "Talk to each other about your family."

Sumitra: "I have a big family. There is my mother, two sisters, and one brother. My father passed away. What about your family?"

Partner: "I have a small family. Just my parents and one brother."

Sumitra: "Do you live with your family?"

Partner: "Yes, I live with them."

Sumitra: "I live with my family too. I will miss them when I go to the UK."

Partner: "When are you going?"

Sumitra: "In a few months. I am very excited but also sad to leave my mother."

Partner: "You can call them every day."

Sumitra: "Yes, I will call them on video every day."

PHASE 2b: Discussion - Sumitra & Partner Talk Together

Topic 4: "Talk to each other about food and cooking."

Sumitra: "I love cooking. My mother taught me. I cook dal bhat every day. What about you? Do you like cooking?"

Partner: "Yes, I like cooking too. I cook Indian food."

Sumitra: "What is your favourite food?"

Partner: "My favourite is chicken curry."

Sumitra: "That sounds delicious. I like chicken curry too."

Partner: "What food will you cook in the UK?"

Sumitra: "I will cook Nepali food for my husband. I also want to learn British food like fish and chips."

Partner: "That's a good idea. Fish and chips is very popular there."

Sumitra: "Yes, my husband told me about it."

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Topic 5: "Talk to each other about your plans for the future."

Sumitra: "My plan is to move to the UK and live with my husband. I want to be happy with him. What about you?"

Partner: "I want to get a good job and save money."

Sumitra: "That is a good plan. I want to find a job too after I settle."

Partner: "What kind of job do you want?"

Sumitra: "I am not sure yet. Maybe something in a shop or restaurant."

Partner: "That would be good."

Sumitra: "I also want to learn more English and make friends."

Partner: "Yes, making friends is important."

Sumitra: "I agree. I hope I can make friends in the UK."

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EXTRA QUESTIONS THE EXAMINER MIGHT ASK

Examiner: "Why do you want to go to the UK?"

Sumitra: "I want to go to the UK to live with my husband and start our life together."

Examiner: "What does your husband's business do?"

Sumitra: "He owns a business, but I don't know all the details. He works very hard."

Examiner: "What will you do in the UK?"

Sumitra: "I will live with my husband, help him, and maybe look for a job later."

Examiner: "Will you miss your family?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I will miss my mother, my sisters, and my brother very much."

Examiner: "Where does your husband live in the UK?"

Sumitra: "He lives in London."

Examiner: "What will you do when you first arrive in the UK?"

Sumitra: "When I arrive, I will meet my husband at the airport. Then we will go to his home. I want to see his house and explore the city."

Examiner: "What will you miss most about Nepal?"

Sumitra: "I will miss my mother, sisters, brother, and Nepali food."

Examiner: "What challenges do you think you will face in the UK?"

Sumitra: "The weather will be cold and my English is not perfect."

Examiner: "How will you overcome those challenges?"

Sumitra: "I will wear warm clothes and practice English every day. I will ask my husband for help."

Examiner: "Are you excited to try British food?"

Sumitra: "Yes, I am excited to try fish and chips and English breakfast. My husband told me about them."

Examiner: "Do you have a driving license?"

Sumitra: "No, I do not have a driving license yet."

Examiner: "What will you pack for your trip?"

Sumitra: "I will pack my clothes, some Nepali spices, and gifts for my husband."

Examiner: "Have you ever been to the UK before?"

Sumitra: "No, I have never been to the UK before. This will be my first time."

Examiner: "Do you speak English with your husband?"

Sumitra: "Sometimes we speak English, but mostly we speak Nepali because I am learning English."

Examiner: "Is your father in Nepal too?"

Sumitra: "No, my father passed away, so it's just my mother and my siblings."

SUMMARY - ALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS IN ONE LIST

No.	Question	Answer
1	What is your full name?	My full name is Sumitra Sharma.
2	Can you spell your surname?	Yes, it is S-H-A-R-M-A.
3	Where are you from?	I am from Bardghat, Nawalparasi, in Nepal.
4	When were you born?	I was born on the 13th of May, 2000.
5	Are you married?	Yes, I am married.
6	What does your husband do?	He owns his own business in the UK.
7	Does he have a British passport?	Yes, he has a British passport. It is red.
8	When are you planning to go to the UK?	I plan to go to the UK in a few months.
9	Do you have any brothers or sisters?	Yes, I have two sisters and one brother.
10	Do you have a large family?	Yes, my family is quite big.
11	Do you live with your family?	Yes, I live with my mother, sisters, and brother.
12	What do you do in your free time?	I like to talk to my family, watch TV, and cook.
13	Can you cook?	Yes, I can cook very well.
14	What is your favourite Nepali dish?	My favourite is dal bhat with vegetables.
15	What time do you usually wake up?	I usually wake up at 7 o'clock.
16	What do you eat for breakfast?	I eat tea and bread for breakfast.
17	Do you like shopping?	Yes, I enjoy shopping.
18	How do you usually travel?	I usually travel by bus.
19	What festivals do you celebrate?	We celebrate Dashain, Tihar, and Holi.
20	How do you celebrate Dashain?	We wear new clothes, eat special food, and visit family.
21	Do you like the rain?	Yes, I like rain.
22	What is the weather like in summer?	In summer, it is very hot and rainy.
23	Did you go to school?	Yes, I went to school until Grade 10.
24	Are you studying English now?	Yes, I am studying English now.
25	Are you excited about going?	Yes, I am very excited.
26	Are you nervous about moving?	A little bit, because it is a big change.
27	Why do you want to go to the UK?	I want to live with my husband.
28	What will you do in the UK?	I will live with my husband and maybe find a job.
29	Will you miss your family?	Yes, I will miss them very much.
30	Where does your husband live?	He lives in London.