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English Proficiency Test for Aviation

Set 1- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. How was the interview for your present job conducted? (35’)

3. What do you like about your present job? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Jacksonville Approach, Atlanta Air 486, DC 10 at 15,000 feet, request descent and
PAR approach, position 15 miles southwest of airport, heading 330 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Re-routing from present position, fly direct POTIB to joint B-462 and F-862
maintaining FL 330, Good Air 452. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Cleared to leave control area. Maintain FL220 while in control area. Trans-Air 558.
(20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Com-air 556, 4 miles from Lima. Turn right heading 330, maintain 2,000 until
established on the localizer Cleared ILS Runway 36 approach. (25’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Clark Tower, Mooney 5392 intercepted mayday from
Spirit 346, a Cessna 172, engine failure, force landing, 16 miles north of ROSS VOR,
heading 310 (40’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot : “Approach good afternoon, this is Good Air 880“

Controller : “Good Air 880 go ahead”

Pilot : “Good Air 880 passing FL 120 to FL 290”


Controller : “Fly direct VER”

Pilot : “Say again”

Controller : “I said fly direct VER”

Pilot : “Roger Good Air 880”

Controller : “After passing FL 180 contact control on 119.3”

Pilot : “Roger, Good Air 880”

Controller : “Traffic at your 11 o’clock range 15 miles”

Pilot : “TCAS contact on the traffic Good Air 880”

1. Based on the conversation, what part did controller repeat? Why?

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Based on the conversation, was 9J 880 departing or arriving?

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Last week Captain Kelly was on a return flight to his home base.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds
to clarify your response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine you are the pilot of FineAir 776 which is loaded to its maximum allowable
weight. According to the airplane’s manual, at this weight condition, the airplane can
only climb up to FL 310. You are now cruising at FL 290 when the ATC contacts you.

(Audio Only)

ATC: FineAir 776, due traffic, climb to and maintain FL 350

Pilot: _____________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: FineAir 776, please explain, I don’t understand what you just said.

Pilot: _____________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions : Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will
have 30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60
seconds to answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

During climb out after takeoff, your aircraft collided with a large bird. Due to the
impact, the windshield was broken, seriously injuring your captain. First officer
requires immediate attention but there is no one else to take control of the aircraft.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

While flying level at a cruise altitude of 29,000 feet, you hear and see a warning on
the annunciator panel. The instruments show that cabin pressure is steadily
decreasing. Efforts to maintain the required pressure are unsuccessful and it will take
another 2 hours to reach your destination.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

According to a recent study, in-flight fires have been the fourth leading causes of
commercial aviation fatalities in recent decades. In the United States alone, at least
one flight a day is diverted because of smoke in the cabin or cockpit. Do you think
flight crews have enough training to fight in-flight fires? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many big airlines are pushing for the implementation of the so-called paperless
cockpit in the hope of improving pilot performance. According to them, this will also
make the cockpit more organized. In your opinion, is there really a big difference
between a standard cockpit and the paperless cockpit?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is _____________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you _____________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Aircraft delays are unavoidable occurrences in flight operations. What


usually causes these delays?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: In flying passenger airplane, what does the captain expect from the first
officer?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: If a hijacker threatens to kill the passengers one by one if you don’t open
the cockpit door, what will you do and why?

Task 5. Sharing Opinion

Interviewer: According to investigators, some aircraft accidents and incidents were


caused by pilot error due to stress. These findings are opposed by some
groups who believe that pilot stress is either a myth or would not have a
significant effect on pilot’s performance.

In your opinion is there such a thing as pilot stress?

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your time and good luck on your test.

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 2- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. How did you feel when you earned your commercial pilot license? (35’)

3. How is bi-annual medical exam for pilots conducted? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Kimpo approach, hold between ANYANG and DAEBU 8,00ft turn left, Sam Air 889.
(20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Cleared straight in ILS approach runway 28 descend to 3,000 ft, QNH 1011 hpa,
wilco Air Asia 723 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C

c. Western 813, holding, after departure climb straight ahead to altitude 2,500 ft before
turning right. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D

d. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Incheon tower Hook-Air engine failed , will attempt to
land your field, 5 miles south, 4000 ft heading 360. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E

e. Tower Good Air 880 at minima. No contact making go around. (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Now describe the picture as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Controller: Jetwind 207, descend to FL 120, report passing FL180


Pilot: Leaving FL 180 for 120, wilco, Jetwind 207
Pilot: Jetwind 207, passing FL 160, descending
Controller: Roger, Jetwind 207

Pilot: Control, we got a problem here, warning light is on for unknown


reason, request priority landing
Controller: Jetwind 207, stand by for a moment, call you back shortly
Pilot: Jetwind 207
Controller: Jetwind 207, you’re number one, turn right, heading 210 and descend
6000 ft

1. Did the pilot make a wise decision in requesting for priority landing? Now, think
about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. In spite of the urgency of the situation, why did the controller instruct the pilot to
stand by for a moment? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday Western 807 was landing during cloudy weather.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)


1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

You are the captain of FineAir 428. Because of the changes you had to make in your
route to avoid adverse weather conditions, you have barely enough fuel to reach your
destination. Nearing your destination, the Approach Control contacts you and says:

(Audio Only)

Approach: FineAir 428, hold at LATI due traffic

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

Approach: FineAir 428, I did not get what you said, say again and explain

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions : Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are flying a four engine passenger jet and you are number two in the landing
sequence behind a Fokker 50. As you turn to final, the controller informs you that the
twin turboprop airplane landed hard and its gears collapsed due to the presence of
strong windshear immediately above the runway.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Descending from a higher altitude, you notice that the altimeter and the air speed
indicator are giving unrealistic numbers. Just a few minutes ago, the altimeter was
indicating an altitude of 29,000 feet. Despite having been descending for awhile now,
the altitude reading remains at 29,000 feet. Your co-pilot’s instruments are also
affected. The controller is now expecting you to make a level report.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Before the year ends, some airlines will be equipped with systems allowing
passengers to use their mobile phones during flight. A survey, however, shows that
many passengers are opposed to the use of mobile phones in aircraft. In your opinion,
what are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing passengers to use their phones
during flight?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Some popular television stations are airing documentaries about the deadliest
plane crashes. These documentaries make rich use of re-enactments, plus
memories of survivors. Do you think such TV programs will put a bad image in
commercial aviation? Why or why not?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: When you land at a foreign airport, what do you usually do before the
next flight?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: There are situations when a passenger aircraft needs to dump a large
amount of fuel. Describe and explain these situations.

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: Imagine that you are the pilot of an aircraft that is making a descent in
preparation to land. What will you do if you hear radio
communications but get no response from the controller when you call
on the radio?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Why is it so important for pilots to have very good English skills?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 3- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.
(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. How did your family react when you informed them that you wanted to be a pilot?
(35’)

3. Do you feel proud about your job? Why? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Cleveland Tower, Scandinavian 702, at the intersection of taxiway O and Runway


23R, ready for departure. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Descending to FL 270, cross Lakeview VOR at or below 10,000 ft, descend and
maintain 6,000 ft, United 417. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C

c. Washington Clearance Delivery, American 76 at Gate 1. IFR, San Francisco, my


flight plan route has been amended, request full route clearance. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D

d. Los Angeles Center, Bravo Air 980, estimating Paso Robles VOR at 32, FL 250,
request weather information. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E

e. Pan pan pan pan, Incheon tower Tango Air 448 20 miles south at FL160. Passenger
with suspected heart attack request landing priority runway 33R. (25’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Cranby Tower, Newstar 819, left engine failed, turning back for
landing

Controller: Newstar 819, turn right, proceed to LOSO, make straight-in ILS
approach runway 03
Pilot: Turn right to LOSO, runway 03, Newstar 819

Pilot: Tower, we have another problem, hydraulic pressure is dropping,


we’ll check gear extension, call you back, Newstar 819

Controller: Newstar 819, roger

Pilot: Tower, Newstar 819, we’ve got only one green, we’ve lost the main
gears, we’ll try manual extension

Controller: Newstar 819, roger

Pilot: Control, gears cannot be deployed, request belly landing, Newstar


819

Controller: Roger, Newstar 819, we’ll prepare the runway for your request

1. When the pilot advised the controller of their intention to return for landing, what was
the instruction of the controller? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. If you were the pilot of Newstar 819, what do you expect to see on the runway as you
land the aircraft? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Last week, a DC-9 was number two in the takeoff sequence at an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)


1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds
to clarify your response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the captain of Grandair 619 and have been cleared for takeoff by
the Control Tower. During the takeoff roll, your main landing gear tires burst,
causing you to abort the takeoff. As your aircraft stops on the runway, the Control
Tower calls:

(Audio Only)

Control Tower: Grandair 619, why did you abort takeoff, what happened?

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15’)

Control Tower: Grandair 619, say again, what do you need?

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Country Air 486, a four-engine passenger jet. You
changed route because you were advised to avoid volcanic ash in a certain airspace.
To your surprise, two engines suddenly fails, probably due to volcanic ash ingestion.
The affected area must have widened. You fear that you might lose all four engines
at your cruise altitude of 39,000 feet.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the Area Route Controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of a passenger jet on a twelve-hour flight. Halfway
through your flight at 37,000 feet altitude, a warning light in the panel illuminated.
The warning signifies that the airplane is now fuel critical. You are sure, however,
that the aircraft was refueled with reserves prior to your departure.

In this situation, what would you do? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

There is no law banning the operation of very old passenger aircraft. Regulators
believe that even the oldest aircraft is safe as long as it is operated within its
limitations and maintained according to the manual. As a pilot, do you really believe
that a 30-year old passenger jet is as safe as a brand new passenger jet? Why or why
not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many young aspiring pilots seek advice from professional pilots. Most want to know
which aviation school would best prepare them to become successful airline pilots.
Aviation schools are regulated and employ licensed instructors. Are there any
differences among aviation schools in terms of quality of instruction?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Many pilots find long haul flights boring. How do you cope with
boredom on long flights?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: An airliner has at least two pilots who take turns flying the aircraft.
What is the autopilot for and when is it used?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you find out midway through a flight that the
navigational charts available in the cockpit are outdated and no longer
applicable?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: The airplane has evolved into a comfortable, reliable and dependable
means of travel. Some people, however, are still uncomfortable about
riding in it and try to avoid doing so. Do you think their fear is
unreasonable? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 4- Pilot

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writing from the copyright owner.
PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. Before becoming an airline pilot, what type of aircraft did you want to fly and why
did you want to fly that type of aircraft? (35’)

3. Do you consider your job important? Why? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Cleveland Tower, Long-air 702, at the intersection of taxiway O and Runway 23R,
ready for departure. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Hillton Ground, Midwest 625, Gate 11 with Information B, QNH 1011 hpa request
start up (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Clipper 667, holding, after departure climb straight ahead to altitude 2,500 ft before
turning right to MIDES (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Cleared straight in ILS approach runway 35 descend to 3,000 ft, QNH 1012 hpa,
wilco Air Com 722 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Chamber Approach, Goodwind 675, declaring emergency, number 2 engine out,


request emergency landing, over . (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Gisborne Radar, Sunair 219

Controller: Sunair 219, Gisborne Radar, go ahead

Pilot: Sunair 219, Livington to Redlands, FL 180, we are not sure of our
position, request radar vectors

Controller: We can assist you until you leave Guadalupe, for identification
turn right 045 degrees, report new heading

Pilot: We are transponder equipped, request SSR code, Sunair 219

Controller: Roger, squawk 3614

Pilot: Squawking 3614

Controller: Sunair 219, radar contact, turn left heading 310, you are 12 miles
to Brenton, maintain Fl 180

Pilot: Turning left heading 310, we’ll maintain FL 180, Sunair 219

1. What assistance was needed by Sunair 219 and why did they need that kind of
assistance? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. When instructed by the controller to turn right for identification, did the pilot
follow the instruction? Why? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, a heavily loaded cargo plane was taking off from an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds
to clarify your response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Air Pacific 111. You are now on the runway and
ready to takeoff. You noticed, however, that a great amount of ice has accumulated
on the wings of your passenger aircraft. Because of this you intend to cancel your
takeoff and proceed to a de-icer facility in the terminal. The Tower Control calls you:

(Audio Only)

Tower: Air Pacific 111, cleared for takeoff

Pilot: ___________________________________________________________ (15’)

Tower: Air Pacific 111, say again, why are you canceling your takeoff?

Pilot: ___________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are on final for landing and you have advised your passengers through the
passenger announce system that you will be touching down very soon. As you initiate
the landing procedures, you hear several loud explosions over the radiotelephone.
Looking out of the window, you see that several airport buildings are on fire. You
contact the Air Traffic Controller to get information but the Control Tower seems to
be one of the affected facilities since you are getting no response.

1. Will you continue to land at this airport or not? Now, think about your answer.
(15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your message to your passengers. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Immediately after takeoff, the number four engine of your passenger jet suffered an
engine surge. You and your cockpit crews successfully carried out the shutdown
procedure. You made a radio call to base engineers, who advised that continuing the
flight to your destination is an option, but that the final decision lies with you.

As the pilot in command, would you decide to return to the point of origin or continue
with the eight-hour flight to your destination? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You will have 30 seconds to think about
your answer and 1 minutes to make your response. Now listen to the question.

Some popular television stations are airing documentaries about the deadliest
plane crashes. These documentaries make rich use of re-enactments, plus
memories of survivors. Do you think such TV programs will put a bad image in
commercial aviation? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Modern aircraft do not need the services of flight engineers to operate. Two pilots
can perform all the necessary tasks to fly these airplanes safely. Some people still
believe, however, that transport aircraft would be safer if the two pilots are assisted
by a flight engineer. As a pilot, do you think that the services of a flight engineer are
no longer necessary?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Day-to-Day Activities

Interviewer: What airport is your favorite destination? Why?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Tell me what enables you to successfully land your aircraft at night or
when visibility is almost zero?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, after takeoff, the landing gears fail to retract
from their deployed position?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some states and airlines are strictly enforcing the “closed cockpit
door” policy to counter unlawful interference. This means that
whatever happens in the passenger cabin the flight crew should never
open the cockpit door. Do you think this is an effective control
suppression to hijacking? Why?

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Set 5- Pilot

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Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. What is the most unforgettable thing that has happened to you as a pilot? (35’)

3. What is so special about being a pilot? (35’)

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Task 2. Enunciating Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. You have crossed the final approach course. Turn left immediately and return to
localizer course, Tim Air 776. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Macon ground, Trans Air 587, ready to taxi to active runway via taxiway P via O.
(20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Hillside Tower, Arrow-air 129 is over Mount Topek at 12,000 ft, squawking 1534
with Information K for landing, request right base if possible (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Chester Approach, Goldwind 624, declaring emergency, number 2 engine out, request
emergency landing, over (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Brenton Tower, Northstar 821, approaching holding point Runway 22L, ready for
departure (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Tower: Delta 907, line up and wait, vehicle crossing the runway

Pilot: Line up and wait, Delta 907

Moments later,

Tower: Delta 907, you’re cleared for takeoff

Pilot: Cleared for takeoff, rolling, Delta 907

Tower: Delta 907, stop immediately, I say again, Delta 907 stop immediately,
acknowledge

Pilot: Why? I don’t see anything wrong …

Tower: Delta 907, stop immediately, a tool box from the truck was accidentally dropped
on the runway

Pilot: Stopping, request backtrack for another departure, Delta 907

Tower: Delta 907, negative, turn left to the next taxiway for another departure, you’ll
be number two following the DC 10

1. Explain why it is really necessary for Delta 907 to abort the takeoff. Now, think about
your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Is it appropriate for the pilot to question the controller when he, the pilot, was
instructed to stop immediately? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, a Boeing 747 was on approach for a landing in turbulent weather.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)


1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds
to clarify your response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Airstar 375 and are number two in the landing
sequence, following an MD 11. You are now established on the ILS but, from your
position, you cannot see the MD 11 due to fog. The Tower controller calls you on the
radio:

Now think about what you will communicate. (20’)

(Audio Only)

Controller: Airstar 375, Runway 18, land after the MD 11, surface wind calm

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

Controller: Airstar 375, I didn’t get what you said, please say again.

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of SQ 540. While en route to your destination, your
aircraft encountered strong turbulence that lasted for about a minute. After a while, a
flight attendant reported through the interphone that one of your passengers, an old
man, was complaining of chest pain and was gasping for breath. According to the
attendant, the man was probably shocked by the turbulence. The flight attendant
added that first aid has been applied but the passenger’s condition is becoming worse.

1. What will you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. You are under the control of Maldives ATC. Now, provide an example of your radio
message to the controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Minutes after take-off, you are leveling at cruise altitude when your airplane begins
experiencing intermittent but serious loss of electric power. Electrical power shuts
down then returns after a minute. This on and off cycle of the electrical system
continues despite the measures you have taken to solve the problem. This condition
also affects the flight instruments and flight computer management system (FCM).

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

In some countries, a pilot who needs to renew his license is required to undergo a
flight check ride by a check pilot. In your opinion, should check rides be made
mandatory in renewing a pilot’s license?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

After the retirement of the Concorde, the world is left without an operational
supersonic airliner. At present, there is no indication from aircraft manufacturers that
they have plans to build supersonic airliners. As a pilot, do you think that there is a
need for a supersonic passenger plane like the Concorde?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Most radio communications are between pilots and Air Traffic
Controllers. When does a pilot of one aircraft need to communicate
directly to a pilot of another aircraft over the radio?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: How realistic are flight simulators?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, after having been given takeoff clearance by
the controller, you see another aircraft taxiing towards you along the
runway?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Many people think pilot is dangerous job. What do you think?

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Set 6- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. Describe what happened during your last training in a simulator. (35’)

3. What are your privileges and responsibilities as an airline pilot? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Holding point Runway 24C, request backtrack at present position and taxiway B4 via
A2 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. All four engines have been started, check everything normal, disconnect interphone,
thank you, good day (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Bigtown Tower, Aeroking 5621X, 12 miles south of the airport at 6,500 ft with
Information F for landing (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Bigbird 804, 20 miles north of PASO at 400ft, PASO at 52, request clearance to
cross J432 at BF (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Approach, ZT 517, cancel distress, engine restarted successfully but some passengers
got injured, request first aid and ambulance on arrival. (25’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

3
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Durban Tower, Airjet 829, fully established runway 27L

Tower: Airjet 829, report passing outer marker, QFE 1000 hPa

Pilot: QFE 1000 hpa, roger, Airjet 829

Pilot: Outer marker, Airjet 829

Tower: Airjet 829, continue approach, 767 just rolling

Pilot: Airjet 829

Tower: Airjet 829, cleared to land, wind calm

Pilot: Cleared to land, Airjet 829…lots of birds here…

Pilot: We took one … two birds… and we lost number two engine… Durban Tower,
Airjet 829 we have an emergency, number two engine is out…

Tower: Roger your emergency 829, what is your intention?

Pilot: 829 will continue to land, please have the equipment ready

Tower: Roger on that 829…

1. Why did the pilot of Airjet 829 declare an emergency? Now, think about your answer.
(20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Based on the conversation, would it be possible to execute a go-around? Now, think


about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, an arriving aircraft suffered a landing gear malfunction.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds
to clarify your response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are United 222, flying level at 30,000 feet, passing AB at time 10.
You estimate to reach BC at time 25. You contact Rocktown Control to make a
position report.

(Audio Only)

Control: United 222, Rocktown Control, go ahead with your report

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

Control: United 222, I didn’t get your message, please repeat

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are a passenger on a long, international flight. Midway through the flight, you
are awakened by several loud sounds and notice that the airplane is experiencing
moderate vibrations. There is no announcement from the captain but judging from
your observations, the aircraft is experiencing loss of control. You have experienced
this situation as a pilot before and were able to handle it successfully. Now, you
sense that the situation is becoming worse.

1. Will you offer your help to the flight crew or just let them handle the problem? Why
or why not? Now, think about your answer. (15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. In case you decided to help but the captain wanted to talk to you first through the
intercom, provide a sample of your message to him. Now state your message. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You are the captain of a passenger jet which is now cruising at 39,000 feet. At your
present speed, you still have 6 hours before your next stop. Moments later, an
attendant calls you over the intercom, informing you that the passengers are feeling
very uncomfortable because of the freezing temperature in the cabin. Checking the
instruments, you find that the air conditioning system is not functioning. All other
systems are normal however, including the pressurization system. You tried to reset
and adjust the temperature control but the problem still continue.

If you were in this situation, would you proceed to your destination or do something else?
Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Aviation authorities approved airline safety programs by including Crew Resource


Management (CRM) as one of the requirements for pilots to renew their licenses. At
present, some airlines require their pilots to take CRM once every two years while
other airlines give the training annually. Do you think CRM has improved airline
safety?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

While the aviation industry helps social and economic development around the world,
many people believe that it is a source of pollution. In your opinion, do you think
that aircraft are one of the major sources of pollution?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Some passengers feel apprehensive at riding an airplane, especially the


first-timers. As a cockpit crew, what do you usually do to remove
their fear or uneasiness?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: I’ve heard pilots talking about V1 a lot of times; what’s V1?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if during a flight, an attendant informs you that
some very suspicious passengers are communicating through sign
language?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Is it proper to inform the passengers about problems that the airplane
encounters during the flight? Why or why not?

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Set 3- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.
(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name, and birth date. (20’)

2. How did your family react when you informed them that you wanted to be a pilot?
(35’)

3. Do you feel proud about your job? Why? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read
each message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Cleveland Tower, Scandinavian 702, at the intersection of taxiway O and Runway


23R, ready for departure. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Descending to FL 270, cross Lakeview VOR at or below 10,000 ft, descend and
maintain 6,000 ft, United 417. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C

c. Washington Clearance Delivery, American 76 at Gate 1. IFR, San Francisco, my


flight plan route has been amended, request full route clearance. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D

d. Los Angeles Center, Bravo Air 980, estimating Paso Robles VOR at 32, FL 250,
request weather information. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E

e. Pan pan pan pan, Incheon tower Tango Air 448 20 miles south at FL160. Passenger
with suspected heart attack request landing priority runway 33R. (25’)

2
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the
picture. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

3
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller. You will be asked two questions about it. For each question, you have 20
seconds to prepare your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while
listening to the conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Cranby Tower, Newstar 819, left engine failed, turning back for
landing

Controller: Newstar 819, turn right, proceed to LOSO, make straight-in ILS
approach runway 03
Pilot: Turn right to LOSO, runway 03, Newstar 819

Pilot: Tower, we have another problem, hydraulic pressure is dropping,


we’ll check gear extension, call you back, Newstar 819

Controller: Newstar 819, roger

Pilot: Tower, Newstar 819, we’ve got only one green, we’ve lost the main
gears, we’ll try manual extension

Controller: Newstar 819, roger

Pilot: Control, gears cannot be deployed, request belly landing, Newstar


819

Controller: Roger, Newstar 819, we’ll prepare the runway for your request

1. When the pilot advised the controller of their intention to return for landing, what was
the instruction of the controller? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. If you were the pilot of Newstar 819, what do you expect to see on the runway as you
land the aircraft? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own
words, based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½
minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Last week, a DC-9 was number two in the takeoff sequence at an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)


1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

5
Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds
to clarify your response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the captain of Grandair 619 and have been cleared for takeoff by
the Control Tower. During the takeoff roll, your main landing gear tires burst,
causing you to abort the takeoff. As your aircraft stops on the runway, the Control
Tower calls:

(Audio Only)

Control Tower: Grandair 619, why did you abort takeoff, what happened?

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15’)

Control Tower: Grandair 619, say again, what do you need?

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Country Air 486, a four-engine passenger jet. You
changed route because you were advised to avoid volcanic ash in a certain airspace.
To your surprise, two engines suddenly fails, probably due to volcanic ash ingestion.
The affected area must have widened. You fear that you might lose all four engines
at your cruise altitude of 39,000 feet.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the Area Route Controller. (60’)

7
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of a passenger jet on a twelve-hour flight. Halfway
through your flight at 37,000 feet altitude, a warning light in the panel illuminated.
The warning signifies that the airplane is now fuel critical. You are sure, however,
that the aircraft was refueled with reserves prior to your departure.

In this situation, what would you do? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

There is no law banning the operation of very old passenger aircraft. Regulators
believe that even the oldest aircraft is safe as long as it is operated within its
limitations and maintained according to the manual. As a pilot, do you really believe
that a 30-year old passenger jet is as safe as a brand new passenger jet? Why or why
not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many young aspiring pilots seek advice from professional pilots. Most want to know
which aviation school would best prepare them to become successful airline pilots.
Aviation schools are regulated and employ licensed instructors. Are there any
differences among aviation schools in terms of quality of instruction?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Many pilots find long haul flights boring. How do you cope with
boredom on long flights?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: An airliner has at least two pilots who take turns flying the aircraft.
What is the autopilot for and when is it used?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you find out midway through a flight that the
navigational charts available in the cockpit are outdated and no longer
applicable?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: The airplane has evolved into a comfortable, reliable and dependable
means of travel. Some people, however, are still uncomfortable about
riding in it and try to avoid doing so. Do you think their fear is
unreasonable? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 8- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. What challenges have confronted you as a pilot? (35’)

3. What is the biggest fear you have when flying? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Brenton Tower, Northstar 821, approaching holding point Runway 22L, ready for
departure. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Avalon Approach, Pioneer 524, a Beech King Air, lost number 1 engine, request
immediate return to Avalon. (25’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Clemens Approach, GT 806, Airbus 330 at 8,000 ft, request PAR approach, position
15 miles northeast of the airport (25’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Big-city tower, King-air 523, cancel distress, engine restarted successfully but some
passengers got injured, request first aid and ambulance on arrival. (25’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Straight ahead after departure left turn, cleared for take-off, Tom-air 554. (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, think about your answer. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Cleveland Ground, Thai 847 request taxi


Control: 847, taxi via Lima to holding point runway 5R, wind 310 at 5 knots,
QNH 1012 hPa
Pilot: Via Lima to holding point runway 5R, QNH 1012 hpa, 847
Control: Readback correct

(Moments late)

Control: 847, you’ve taken the wrong direction, turn right at Juliet, turn right at
Romeo and taxi on Lima in the opposite direction
Pilot: Sorry about that, OK, we’re now turning right to Juliet then right again
to Romeo then take Lima in the opposite direction, 847
Control: 847, that’s correct
Pilot: Control, permission to cross runway 36, 847
Control: 847, cleared to cross runway 36 and taxi all the way to holding point
Pilot: Cleared to cross runway 36, 847

1. What error did the pilot of Thai 847 commit? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. How was the problem corrected? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Clarisse was on her first flight bound for Sydney.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Jetwind 404 and are now ready for takeoff at the
runway threshold. While waiting for the clearance, you noticed a stray dog
wandering along the runway. Then, the Control Tower calls you:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Jetwind 404, cleared for immediate takeoff

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Jetwind 404, I didn’t understand what you said; what’s the problem?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Pan Asia 556. You are nearing your destination airport and are
now initiating contact with the Grande Approach Control. Before you can establish
contact however, you are surprised to see smoke coming from the instrument panel.
Suddenly the cockpit is filled with smoke, requiring you to wear your oxygen mask.
You want to inform the controller about your situation but you need to wear your
mask to breathe properly.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your message to the controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

En route to your destination, one of your engines fail for an unknown reason. You
declared an emergency and the air traffic controller directed you to the nearest
suitable airport for landing. While on final towards the nearest airport, you were
successful in restarting the dead engine.

Will you continue to land or resume your flight to your original destination? Now, think
about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Despite the fact that many airlines are in need of pilots, only a few of the many pilots
in the world are successful in becoming commercial pilots. In your opinion, why is it
not easy to be qualified as an airline pilot?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Most airlines have different sizes and types of aircraft in their fleet. Using different
types of aircraft is expensive because it requires the services of pilots with different
ratings and qualifications that would require different training. As a pilot, why do
you think it is necessary for the company to maintain different types of aircraft?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Are pilots obliged to follow the air traffic controller’s instruction all
the time? Why?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Why do you have to constantly make position reports while flying en
route?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: If you are the plane’s captain, what would you do if your first officer
refuses to accept your command?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Most people in the aviation industry believe that flying is the safest
means of travel. Do you share the same belief? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 9- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. How did you become interested in becoming a pilot? (35’)

3. As a pilot, what are the things that you still need to learn and why do you need to
learn them? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Traffic, MD-11 landing runway 27 will hold short of the intersection, runway 25
cleared for takeoff. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Cleared to Shenton via Bigtown, as filed, maintaining 9,000 ft, Bigtown B2 Departure,
request level change en route for FL 370, Bluejay 844 (35’)

Stop. Now read Message C

c. Pushback and start up approved, runway in use 27L, E04 Departure, squawk 3124,
Asiastar 557 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Center, Aztec 2764 is 15 miles southwest of REG VOR at 12,000 ft, direct to Holton
via V31, squawking 2321. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Hong Kong Approach, Oriental 103, engine failed, we’ll
attempt to land at your field, 6 miles south of CH, 7,000 ft, heading 360 (30’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Control: VIM 418, due to traffic, fly heading 030, climb 12,000 feet, QNH 1000

Pilot: Control, message garbled, please say again, VIM 418

Control: I say again, VIM 418, due to traffic, fly heading 030, climb 12,000 feet,
QNH 1000

Pilot: Heading 030, climb 12,000 feet, QNH 1000 hPa, VIM 418

Control: Readback correct, report reaching 12,000 ft

Pilot: Roger, VIM 418

Moments later,

Pilot: Leveling at 12,000, VIM 418

Control: 418, roger, resume own navigation, direct DOX track 030, 12 miles

Pilot: 030, 12 miles direct DOX, 418

Control: 418, traffic at 2 o’clock 6 miles, west bound, a 737, 8000 feet, climbing

Pilot: Looking… 418

Control: 418, do you need vectors

Pilot: Negative, traffic in sight, not a factor, 418

1. What was the first instruction given by the controller to the pilot and why was it
given? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Why didn’t VIM 418 need vectors to avoid the other traffic? Now, think about your
answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Freeman had a flight.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Pretend that you are the pilot of Pacific Air 219. During climb, your number 2 engine
flamed out. You informed the concerned controller about your situation and your
intention to return to the airport. You need to dump fuel first. Then, the controller
calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Pacific Air 219, join downwind 36R or 36L to suit you

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Pacific Air 219, I don’t understand what you just said, do you have another
problem?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Bluejay 118. You have just received the takeoff clearance from
Manchester Tower and are now accelerating for takeoff on the foggy runway. While
busy reading the instruments, your pn(pilot monitoring) informed you about what
looks like a landing light ahead of you but he is not quite sure what it is. You are now
about to reach V1.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Assuming you still have time to talk with the controller, give an example of your
message including your intention. Now state your radio message. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You have a scheduled flight on this cold and snowy morning. During the pre-flight,
you noticed that the rudder pedal required more pressure for full rudder deflection.
You decided to takeoff anyway. Accelerating for takeoff, the 200-seat aircraft began
to deviate to the left of the runway centerline. This movement couldn’t be completely
countered by applying rudder. The aircraft’s velocity is still below the decision speed
but braking action might be poor due to some wet patches along the 2.4 kilometer
runway.

Will you continue the flight or abandon the takeoff? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

People can go to different places using different means. They can travel by land using
cars or trains, they can travel by water using ships or they can travel by air using
airplanes. In your opinion as a pilot, what are the main reasons why people choose to
travel by air?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

The airline industry is growing at a fast rate. The favorable outlook, however, is hurt
by the ever increasing cost of fuel. If fuel costs continue to rise, what do you think
airlines should do in order to reduce the effects and remain profitable?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Which phase or portion of the flight do you enjoy most and what do
you usually do during these occasions?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What are the usual causes of flight delays?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: If one of cockpit crew is incapacitated during a flight and one of your
passengers is a qualified airline pilot and offers you assistance in
controlling the plane, will you accept his offer?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some passengers believe that some seat locations in the airplane are
safer than other locations. As a pilot, do you think there is such a safe
seat location?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 10- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. When you were a student pilot, what was the most difficult subject for you? Why?
(35’)

3. Pilots need to have a clean bill of health to maintain their license. How do you keep
yourself healthy? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Dublin Ground, Boomer 551, stand 15 with Information B, QNH 1022 hpa request
start up (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Bluston Ground, Fine-Air 556, straight ahead after departure left turn, clear for
departure. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Roger, Via holding point C4, line-up and wait runway 11R, number two for departure,
Orient Air 714 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Alabama Control, Bigwing 992, request clearance to restricted controlled airspace


northeast of Menfield at FL 240 at time 42 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Fox Control, Pop-air 397, descend to 3,000 ft, heading 220, expect ILS runway 27C
approach, caution wake turbulence. (25’)

2
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

3
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Control, we’re having ice build up at this level, request higher altitude,
Weststar 457
ATC: 457, climb to FL 290, report reaching
Pilot: Climbing, wilco, 457

Moments later,

Pilot: Weststar 457 now leveling at FL 290


ATC: 457, maintain FL 290, report DORI
Pilot: Weststar 457
Pilot: My goodness, we’re in a severe turbulence, we’re shaking badly,
request emergency descent!
ATC: Cleared to descend, I repeat, 457 you are cleared to descend as
requested
Pilot: Looks like we have a structural failure, we’re experiencing partial loss
of control
ATC: Roger, 457, what’s your intention?

1. Did Weststar 457 maintain flight level 290? Why? Now, think about your answer.
(20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Why did the pilot think that the airplane suffered a structural failure? Now, think
about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Parkman tried to land at an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Orient Air 771. While taxing to the runway for
takeoff, you learn that Oriental 171 is also on the frequency, taxiing for takeoff. Then,
the Tower Control calls on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Orient Air 171, cleared for takeoff, report airborne

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Orient Air 171, say again what’s the problem?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

If you are the first officer of KS 505 with a captain nearing your destination, the air
traffic controller informed you that the weather at the airport was rainy with strong
winds and poor visibility. The captain decided to continue to land. During the initial
descent, the captain became incapacitated, leaving you alone at the controls.
Learning about the situation, the senior flight attendant informed you that one of your
passengers is a qualified airline pilot who is willing to help.

1. Are you going to allow the passenger to help you land the airplane? Now, think about
your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your message and intention to the controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You are taking off in extremely cold weather. The acceleration is normal but as you
get airborne, your airspeed indication differs from your first officer’s instrument
airspeed indication. The vertical speed indicator shows zero rate of climb but you
know that you’re climbing at more than a thousand feet a minute.

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Airlines are badly affected by the ever-increasing cost of fuel so, many of them are
resorting to different measures to save on fuel. Some airlines are now using
turboprop airplanes on routes that used to be served by turbofan airplanes. Do you
think this is a good strategy? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Experts have proven, in many crash tests, that the survivability of passengers is
higher if airplane seats are designed and installed facing the rear. Despite this fact,
there is no passenger aircraft today with seats facing the rear. If a rear-facing seat
configuration improves safety, why do you think it is not used by airlines?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you hand over the control to other pilot while in flight?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What’s the difference between flying a simulator and flying a real
airplane?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if after touching down on the runway, the
visibility has reduced to zero and you can’t see the taxiway to exit?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some experts believe that twin engine airplanes are safer than four-
engine airplanes. Which of the two do you think is safer?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 11- pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. What was the most exciting moment as a pilot? (35’)

3. Which route would you prefer to fly, domestic or international? Why? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read message a.

a. KR 432, west bound Anyang VORTAC to KARUBU leaving FL 200 , now


descending to FL 150 (20’)

Stop. Now read message b.

b. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Seville Tower, BM 658, DC-9, left engine stalled, forced
landing, 4 miles east of PARAC, 10,000 ft and descending, heading 110 (25’)

Stop. Now read message c.

c. Starwing 1214, GIMPO delivery Starwing 121, unable to comply. Cannot cross
NAMJA FL 150 due to weight (20’)

Stop. Now read message d.

d. AAR 284, experiencing light turbulence, radar indicates weather about 15 miles
ahead of us, request avoidance clearance (20’)

Stop. Now read message e.

e. Cleared via V41 FRANK, V45 DELTA, rest of route unchanged, departure frequency
119.1, squawk 2238, Kingfish 1022 (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

3
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Controller: Cloudstar 432, cleared for takeoff, winds 100 at 8 knots

Pilot: Cleared for takeoff, rolling, Cloudstar 432

Controller: Cloudstar 432, stop immediately, I say again stop immediately, right
main gear is on fire

Pilot: Stopping, Cloudstar 432

Pilot: We are on the stop way near the perimeter fence, executing emergency
evacuation, Cloudstar 432

Controller: Cloudstar 432, fire engines and ambulance will be there in a few
minutes

Pilot: Thank you, please dispatch three busses, Cloudstar 432

Controller: Cloudstar 432, roger

1. Why did the controller order the pilot to make an immediate stop?
Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. If the airplane had not stopped as quickly as it did, do you think it would have ended
up in a more dangerous situation? Why or why not? Now, think about your answer.
(20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

“Yesterday, Captain Weiser was en route to his destination.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Bluejet 610. You have just landed and are now
vacating the runway thru taxiway Bravo as instructed by the controller. While turning,
you see an unattended tow truck obstructing your way along taxiway Bravo. Then
the controller calls you on the radio:

Now, think about what you will communicate. (20’)

(Audio Only)

ATC: Bluejet 610, report when runway vacated

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Bluejet 610, please say again; do you have a problem?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Freedom 550, a passenger jet aircraft. Despite stormy weather
conditions, you decide to continue to land at an airport because reports say that
weather conditions are still above the minimums. As you descend and establish
visual contact with the runway, the aircraft is subjected to intense hail bombardment
which obscures your forward view.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the controller to communicate your
situation and intention. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

After a successful touchdown, your aircraft is now rolling along the runway. As you
move the throttle levers rearwards the flight-idle position to reduce thrust, the throttle
jams, preventing the airplane from slowing down. You are now nearing the end of
the runway.

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

In some countries, it is required for airline pilots to retire at age 55 while in some
other countries, pilots can fly until their 60th birthday. Countries imposing the 55
year old limit, however, are allowing airplanes flown by foreign pilots who are more
than 55 years old to fly through their airspace. Do you think this is logical?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

At present, passengers cannot use mobile phones while the airplane is in flight. The
use of mobile phones, however, is allowed in an emergency. If mobile phones can
interfere with the aircraft’s systems, do you think it is safe to allow passengers to use
them in an emergency? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you say to alleviate the frustration felt by passengers during a
flight delay?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Aircraft accidents in the news often result in fatalities. How can an
airliner crash-land safely?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while descending for an approach, you see a
glider coming towards your aircraft?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: When flying, some passengers prefer one make or type of aircraft over
others. Do you think some aircraft are safer or better than others?
Why or why not?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 12- pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. Describe your most memorable flight. (35’)

3. As an airline pilot, do you still enjoy flying small, two-seat conventional aircraft?
Why or why not? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Hickam Ground, Asia Air 683, destination Sydney, Bay 17, with Information H,
request start up (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Cleared to leave controlled area via LYKA, maintain FL 220, Big jet 310 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Leaving FL 180 for 8,000 ft, maintain visual separation from FL 150 to FL 100,
report reaching, Polaris 285 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Sofia Approach, PL 120, struck by lightning, rudder ineffective, request priority


landing and radar vector to final approach (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. JT 8722, 23 miles south of Merci at FL 270, GERZE 55, request clearance to cross
airway VW 73 at ODAL (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Departure, airborne, runway heading Qantas 910

Controller: Qantas 910, climb to 7,000 feet initially

Pilot: Roger, cleared to 7,000 feet initially; request to fly direct to PIM for a test
flight, Qantas 910

Controller: At passing 6,000 feet fly direct to PIM

Pilot: At 6000, fly direct to PIM, Qantas 910

Pilot: Qantas 910, approaching PIM, request from present position to fly direct
to Jet Training Area for a test flight

Controller: At PIM resume own navigation to fly direct to Jet Training Area

Pilot: Roger, Qantas 910

1. What is the purpose of this flight?Now think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. What will the pilot upon reaching PIM?Now think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Morris was landing at an airport in heavy rain.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Cityliner 228. As you taxi to the active runway,
your aircraft’s FMS (Flight Management Computer System) display went blank but
came back after a few seconds. Because of this, you decided to go back to the ramp
for a maintenance check. Then, the tower controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Cityliner 228, report when ready for departure

Pilot: _________________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Cityliner 228, say again; are you having some problem?

Pilot: _________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Dynasty 538. As you climb to cruise altitude after takeoff, you
hear a loud bang from one of your aircraft’s engines and then the aircraft started to
turn sharply to the right in a nose dive attitude. As this is happening, you can hear the
passengers screaming.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the concerned controller to


communicate your situation and intention. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

While flying at cruise altitude, you briefed your passengers about the weather forecast,
estimated time of arrival at the destination airport, and other pertinent data about the
flight. Moments later, you learn from a flight attendant that they did not hear any
cabin announcement from the flight deck. After some checking and testing, you find
out that the passenger announce system is inoperative.

What would you do now to relay your message to the passengers? Now, think about your
answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

The first scenario occurs on a clear weather day in which a problem is caused by a
demand/capacity imbalance at an airport. The second scenario is how severe weather
disrupts a major traffic flow. The third scenario is how severe weather conditions at a
specific airport can have a system-wide effect. Therefore, lost business opportunities
and missed appointments are just some of the ill effects suffered by passengers because
of flight delays. Some consumer welfare groups are demanding compensation from
airlines for flight delays. However, according to the ICAO (International Civil
Aviation Organization) Warsaw Convention, airlines do not have a responsibility to
compensate passengers for flight delays. Do you think this ICAO ruling is unfair?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

In one aircraft accident, investigators concluded that one of the reasons for the crash
was that both the pilot and co-pilot were not very familiar with the newly-acquired
aircraft. Do you think it would be safer if an airline flew a fleet of only one type of
aircraft rather than a mixture of different aircraft? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you usually do during a brief stopover at an airport?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What are the requirements for transferring your rating to another kind
aircraft?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you need to land immediately at an airport with
poor visibility but the ILS is temporarily out of service?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Do you think it is advisable for pilots to read reports about aircraft
accidents? Why or why not?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 13- pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. What have you learned in actual flight training that you did not learn or experience
during flight simulator training? Why? (35’)

3. As a pilot, what’s the most difficult part of your job? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Centennial Ramp, United 862, R-3 right on taxiway C toward G-5, taxiway L to bay
assignment 32. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Cleared to push back and start engine from Bay 72 to S-4, commencing push back,
Mandarin Air 205 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Lion Air 928, established on ILS runway 20R, 10 DME, will report outer marker,
request field advisories (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Gimpo ground Tom-air 878, IFR to Gimhae, request departure information (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Re-routing from present position, fly direct POTIB to joint B-462 and F-862
maintaining FL 350, China Air 352 (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

PILOT: Tower, Sang Air 452, just landed, request taxi instructions

TOWER: Grand Air 31, left on Romeo 1 for Charlie, report when clear of the
runway

PILOT: Roger

TOWER: Grand Air 31, you are entering Echo 1! I say again, proceed to Romeo 1
for Charlie

PILOT: Aaah, tower, can we just exit via Echo 1? It’s hard for me to make 180
degrees back now. Sorry for the mistake, I am not familiar with the
airport lay-out yet

TOWER: Grand Air 31, Echo 1 is under repair, didn’t you see the warning sign?

PILOT: There was no warning sign, request tow to help us…

1. What was the problem in the conversation? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. After this conversation, what would the controller do? Now, think about your answer.
(20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Graham was flying over mountainous area, en route to his
destination.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Unity 608. As you climb after takeoff, your
aircraft suddenly pitched to a high angle of attack. The center of gravity might have
shifted back due to loose cargo. You managed to trim the aircraft but decided to
return to the aerodrome. The controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Unity 608, maintain runway heading, climb to 5,000 feet

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Unity 608, please say again; are you having a problem?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency\

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Cloudstar 345. Several minutes after takeoff, you had just
finished leveling off at service ceiling when a flight steward frantically reported
finding a suspicious ticking device placed in one of your airplane’s lavatories at the
aft of the cabin. Before you can even react, you hear your passengers crying in panic
and running towards the cockpit.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the concerned controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

It is dark and you are flying the heavy passenger jet. You have reached your
destination and have been cleared to land with a precision approach procedure. You
are already on final and are just passing over the outer marker when all your
instruments suddenly fail, including your ILS.

How would you handle this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

8
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

A labor organization reported that pilots are among the highest-paid professionals in
the world. Airlines also admit that labor cost is their highest expenditure. Do you
agree with the idea that pilots are paid too high? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Regulations forced the widespread adoption of TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance


System) and GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) in order to avoid collisions
with terrain and with other aircraft. But collision accidents still continue to happen.
What do you think still needs to be done to prevent such accidents from happening?

Now think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: When taking off over a populated area, what do you do to minimize
the noise made by your aircraft?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: One of the auxiliary system of an airplane is the electrical system.


How and when is this used?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, after deplaning, a flight attendant reports that a
bag was left unattended in the cabin?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: What aircraft system do you think is the most vulnerable? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 14- pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. When you were a student pilot, how did your first-ever solo flight turn out? (35’)

3. Now that you are a commercial pilot, what else do you need to get or learn in order to
further your career? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Big City Approach, Pacific Air 510, maintain runway heading, passing 3,000 ft,
request leaving frequency for a minute. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Qatar 812, losing altitude, both engines flamed out, now passing FL 283, position 30
miles NW of Salme VOR, trying to restarting engines. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Mayday…Mayday…Mayday, this is Vietnam Air 372, declaring emergency,


explosion in our cargo, planning to land at BS Begawan Airport, ETA 1805 UTC
request ground rescue activity. (30’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Graceland Ground, Redwing 345, stand 33 with information Bravo, QNH 1022 hPa,
request start up (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Sam-air 557 via holding point H2, line-up and wait Runway 03, number 2 for
departure, Caledonia 570 (20’)

2
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

3
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Seattle tower, Aztec 726, after departure request right turn

Tower: Aztec 726, negative, maintain runway heading, climb 3,000 feet

Pilot: Roger, runway heading, 3,000 feet Aztec 726, rolling…

Tower: Aztec 726, you’re not yet cleared for takeoff, stop immediately, break,
Cessna 801, expedite crossing the runway

Pilot: Sorry about that, Aztec 726

Tower: Aztec 726, vacate runway, turn left Charlie 3

Pilot: Turning left to Charlie 3, Aztec 726

1. Does the conversation depict a dangerous situation? Why?


Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Why did the pilot apologize to the controller? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

4
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Mr. Louis was onboard an airplane going to Melbourne.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

5
Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Bizjet 336. Due to a strong gust that hit your
airplane while landing, the landing gear collapsed and you are now stuck on the left
side of runway 11R, near taxiway Delta. The Tower Controller calls you on the
radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Bizjet 336, report vacated the runway

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15’)

ATC: Bizjet 336, please say again, are you having a problem?

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (45’)

6
Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Friendship 118. You are cruising at 37,000 feet over Kingston
when you received a pilot report about a no fly zone due to the eruption of a volcano.
Checking your present position, you realize that you’ve been in the danger zone for
quite some time. You immediately turn to the right and increase power to get out of
the area as fast as possible. Suddenly, two engines quit, possibly due to volcanic ash
ingestion.

1. What will you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to Kingston Control. (60’)

7
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

As you taxi the airplane from the ramp to the runway for takeoff, you hear from your
cabin crew that some passengers are protesting and demanding that you stop the flight.
They claim that the airplane is not safe to fly because fuel is leaking from the tanks in
the left wing.

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

8
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many airlines replace their old airplanes with new ones for various reasons. In your
opinion, what is the most compelling reason to retire an airplane in favor of a new
one?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

9
Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

In one aircraft accident, investigators concluded that one of the reasons for the crash was
that both the captain and first officer co-pilot were not very familiar with the newly-
acquired aircraft. Do you think it would be safer if an airline flew a fleet of only one type
of aircraft rather than a mixture of different aircraft? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

10
PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you conduct preflight inspections?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Many young people say that they want to become pilots but not all of them
make it. Why do some young people give up their dream of becoming a
pilot?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while rolling for takeoff, you notice that the
compass does not conform to the runway number?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: What should be the primary purpose of accident investigation? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 15 - Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. Who was the most supportive of your decision to become a pilot and how did he
or she express his or her support? (35’)

3. Aviation technology is changing at a fast rate, how do you keep yourself updated?
(35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Torrance tower, Straight ahead after departure left turn, cleared for take off, Fine-air
446. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Orlando Approach, Com Air 456, 6 miles northeast of Ormond VOR at 10,000ft,
inbound for landing with Information B. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Tom Air 755, reduce speed to 150 knots, turn left heading 020, descend and maintain
3000ft until establish the localizer, expect ILS runway 4R approach. (25’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Miami Center, Bravo Air 559, our pressurization system indicator abnormal, request
immediate descent to 12,000ft and further instruction to alternate airport. (25’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Mayday, mayday, mayday, San Diego Tower, Fast Air 456, we are approaching
initial approaching fix, and having trouble with left engine, request landing priority.
Possible. (30’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

Controller : “Good Air 899, O’Hare approach, descend and maintain 3,000 feet,
heading 180, cleared for ILS runway 07L approach.”

Pilot: “Descend, maintain 3000ft, heading 180 cleared for approach,


Good Air 899”

Controller: “Good Air 899, Roger”

Controller: “Traffic Alert, advise you turn left 240 and descend to 2000
immediately”

Pilot: “Good Air 899, heading 240 descend to 2000”

Controller: “Cessna 4 Delta Papa, Traffic, 2 o’clock eastbound B-737,


300 feet above you”

Pilot: “Traffic in sight, Good Air 899 ”

1. Why did the controller advise the pilot to change heading and descend immediately?

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. How did this situation end? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

“Last week, a B-737 was about to land on the runway.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)


1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Good-air 628. You have just received instructions to
taxi to the active runway and to hold short of the runway while another aircraft,
Goodair 638, is about to take off. The tower controller now contacts you:

(Audio only)

Control Tower: Goodair 628 cleared for take off, no delay.

Pilot : _______________________________________________ (15’)

Control Tower: Goodair 628, say again. Where are you right now?

Pilot : _______________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of an aircraft with 80 passengers, including your parents. During
the flight, your father suffers a heart attack, so you decide to execute an emergency
landing to save his life. When you approach the runway, you find out that the ceiling
is less than 400ft, which is below the minimum for your aircraft. Meanwhile, your
father’s condition continues to deteriorate.

1. What would you do in this situation?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of the message you will give to the appropriate party to
communicate your decision. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Imagine that you are the pilot of a small, private jet carrying a very important guest
and you were instructed to provide the safest flight possible. While taxing to the
runway for take-off, you realize that one of your radios is malfunctioning. However
your other radio seems to be working fine.

Would you still continue with the flight? Why or why not? Now, think about your
answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

There are many young people who are aspiring to become airline pilots. Many
became disappointed when they learn about the strict requirements of many airlines
such as the need to have perfect vision and good physical and mental health. Most
airlines also set a minimum height requirement for candidates. Do you think these
requirements are necessary? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

After the terrorist attacks on September 11th, authorities have permitted pilots to carry
firearms in the cockpit. While many believe that the move has made commercial air
travel safer, some believe it has little or no effect on the safety of commercial air
travel. What do you think?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your


interviewer today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you


today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Day-to-Day Activities

Interviewer: How are your eating habits affected by traveling as a pilot?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Aside from flying skill, what other skills you need to have to be a good
pilot?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you encounter a weather condition that is worse
than you had expected?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Why is it important for pilots to have very good English skills?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 16 - Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. What was the most difficult part of becoming a pilot? (35’)

3. What do you do to improve your flying skills? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Miami Center, Sierra 456TA, request instruction to divert to Orlando International


Airport due to thunderstorm and low visibility. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Korean air thirty-one Incheon Control, Asiana thirty-one is also on this frequency,
acknowledge. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. King Air 7588W, on the final, simulating engine failure, request touch and go runway
35R (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Runway 14 RVR 2,000, variable 1,600 to 3,000, confirm your squak. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Tango Air seventy-six, a DC-9, previously reported wind shear, gain of twenty-five
knots between 1,000 and 600 ft, followed by a loss of 60 knots between 500 ft and the
surface . (30’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

Controller: Ridge-Air 768, heading 090, descend to and maintain 1,500 feet until
established the localizer, clear for ILS runway 07 approach.

Pilot: Heading 090, descend to 1,500 feet until established on the localizer
clear for ILS 07 approach.

Controller: Ridge-Air 768, you are too low, check your altitude and instruments.

Pilot: Approach Control, Ridge-Air 768, the glide-slope is out of order.


Again, glide slope malfunctioned.

Controller: Ridge-Air 768, cancel the ILS approach, and continue non-precision
approach runway 07

Pilot: Roger, Ridge-Air 768

1. Why did the controller advise the pilot to check his instruments?

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Was the controller’s instruction to continue no-precision approach appropriate??

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.
Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Mr. Drake was flying to his hometown.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of G-Air 448, flying at an altitude of FL 410 when you
experience severe icing. You intend to descend to FL 370. So, you contacted the
control center to relay your intention. The controller replied:

(Audio only)

Controller: G-air 448, go head.

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (15’)

Controller: G-Air 448, I’m sorry, I did not understand your message. Please repeat.

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of TK-Air 653. You have taxied to the active runway and are ready to
take off. Moments later, you receive clearance from the ATC and begin to roll. You
have almost reached the rotation speed when a warning light comes on, indicating that
the baggage door has suddenly opened.

1. What will you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, give a sample of the message you will give to the air traffic controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

While flying en route to your destination at 35,000 feet altitude, you receive a pilot
report that a storm has developed along your route. You intend to maintain your
route and fly around the weather when you get near to it. When you check your
weather radar, however, you find that it is not working properly.

Would you still continue with your plan to fly around the storm? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Aviation laws in some countries require airline pilots to undergo a medical


examination every 6 months. Some people say that undergoing a medical exam every
6 months is very inconvenient considering the busy schedule of pilots. What do you
think?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Airline companies use various procedures when evaluating applicants. Some airlines
check whether an applicant has a drinking and driving record. Some people believe
that this policy will help enhance the safety of passengers and aircraft. Other people
say that it is a violation of the applicant’s right to privacy. What do you think?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What is your typical routine at work?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What is more cost-efficient: a jet airplane or a propeller airplane?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while on cruise, a flight attendant informs you that
he/she discovered a very suspicious bag in one of the aircraft’s toilets??

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Many people believe that modern equipment aboard airplanes perform
many of the duties of a pilot. Some even say that the equipment makes a
pilot redundant and unnecessary. What do you think?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 17 - Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. What were your expectations when you first started working as a pilot? (35’)

3. What are your expectations now in your career? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Fine Air 457, cleared to land, number 2 following Bravo air B-747 2 mile final, traffic
will depart prior to your arrival. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Traffic, B-757 landing runway 36 will hold short of the intersection, runway 33
cleared for takeoff. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. N 776UK, cleared via Fernando Five arrival, Avenal transition, cross Derbb at and
maintain 12,000 expect cross Pirue 9,000 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Cleared to Aston, hold west on V265, 6 miles leg, left turns, expect further clearance
1920, expect additional 15minutes terminal delay. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Ormond traffic. Cherokee 453RJ, at west hanger, taxi into runway 25L, Ormond
traffic. (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Bravo Radar, Tim-air 448

Controller: Tim-air 448, Bravo Radar, go ahead

Pilot: Tim-air 448, Ottawa to Greenlands, FL 200, we are not sure of our
position, request radar vectors

Controller: We can assist you until you leave Ottawa, for identification turn
right 060 degrees, report new heading

Pilot: We are transponder equipped, Tim-air 448

Controller: Roger, squawk 2122

Pilot: Squawking 2122

Controller: Tim-air 219, radar contact, turn left heading 240, you are 15 miles
to LASIK VOR, maintain Fl 200

Pilot: Turning left heading 240, we’ll maintain FL 200, Tim-air 448

1. What assistance was needed by Tim-air 448 and why did they need that kind of
assistance? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. When instructed by the controller to turn right for identification, did the pilot
follow the instruction? Why? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Jane was in an airplane which was taxing to the runway for take off”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Air Macau 961 tonight. You were instructed by Hong Kong
Tower to taxi on Delta for takeoff on Runway 25L. While taxiing on Delta, you
see another aircraft taxiing towards you. To avoid collision, you want to turn left
to taxiway Echo 1. Then the Tower Controller calls you on the radio:

Tower: Air Macau niner six one, report when ready

Pilot: ________________________________________________ (15’)

Tower: Air Macau niner six one, please say again; any problem?

Pilot: ________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Queen-Air 327. As you climb to initial cruise altitude after
takeoff, you hear a loud bang from one of your aircraft’s engines and then the aircraft
started to turn sharply to the right in a nose dive attitude. As this is happening, you
can hear the passengers screaming

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1. What will you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the concerned controller to


communicate your situation and intention. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You are now approaching your destination airport. You have learned from the ATIS
broadcast that arriving aircraft should use VOR/DME Runway 12 approach. While
attempting to intercept the inbound course, you learn that your VOR/RNAV is out of
order.

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

A company known for designing very safe airplanes is facing legal charges filed by
several airplane owners. Although it has produced numerous airplanes and has
contributed to the country’s aviation industry, the company may need to close down
because a lot of money is needed to investigate and resolve the various incidents. Do
you think the government should financially support this company? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

After the September 11th terrorist attacks, airport security procedures around the
world were reinforced. Some people believe that reinforcing airport security is
useless. As a pilot, do you think that these additional measures will be effective in
discouraging other terrorists?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your

interviewer today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you


today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you do to stay awake during a long haul flight?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: How does having good English language skills help you do your
job?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you find out that another pilot in your
company is flying while under the influence of alcohol?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: The airplane has evolved into a comfortable, reliable and dependable
means of travel. Some people, however, are still uncomfortable
about riding in it and try to avoid doing so. Do you think their
fear is unreasonable? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 18 - Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. Please tell me, why did you become a pilot? (35’)

3. As a pilot, what’s the most difficult part of your job? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

a. Cleared To Gimhae Airport ; Kuro WEST Departure, Osan 1A Transition; Then, As


Filed. Maintain 9,000. Expect FL 410, 10 Minutes After Departure (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Jet Blue 557 is cleared to Las Vegas Airport via the Anaheim 2 departure Hector
transition, as filed. Maintain 5000; expect FL 310 10 minutes after departure.
Departure frequency will be 127.2, squawk 2491. (30’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. HL 776UK, cleared to Montgomery airport, SKIPP FIVE departure Ventura


transition, then as filed. Maintain 9,000. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Cleared to Ormond, hold east, as published, snow removal in progress, expect further
clearance 1130. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

e. Fox-air 778, cross Redding at or above 7,000 ft, cleared VOR runway 7L approach,
caution wake turbulence. (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Control: Fine-air 222, due to traffic, fly heading 050, climb 14,000 feet, QNH
1002

Pilot: Control, message garbled, please say again, Fine-air 222

Control: I say again, Fine-air 222, due to traffic, fly heading 050, climb 14,000
feet, QNH 1002

Pilot: Heading 050, climb 14,000 feet, QNH 1002 hPa, Fine-air 222

Control: Readback correct, report reaching 14,000 ft

Pilot: Roger, Fine-air 222

Moments later,

Pilot: Leveling at 14,000, Fine-air 222

Control: 222, roger, resume own navigation, direct DOTT.

Pilot: Direct DOTT, 222

Control: 222, traffic at 3 o’clock 5 miles, west bound, a 737, 10,000 feet,
climbing

Pilot: Looking… 222

Control: 222, do you need vectors

Pilot: Negative, traffic in sight, 222

1. What was the first instruction given by the controller to the pilot and why was it
given? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Why didn’t Fine-air 222 need vectors to avoid the other traffic? Now, think about
your answer. (20’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Last week, John went to the toilet inside of an airplane…”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Sun-air 229. As you taxi to the active runway, your
aircraft’s FMS (Flight Management Computer System) display went blank but came
back after a few seconds. Because of this, you decided to go back to the ramp for a
maintenance check. Then, the tower controller calls you on the radio

Now think about what you will communicate. (20’)

(Audio Only)

Controller: Sun-air 229, do you now have the traffic in sight?

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (15’)

Controller: Sun-air 229, please say again, I didn’t get what you just said.

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are flying a four engine passenger jet and you are number two in the landing
sequence behind a B-737. As you turn to final, the controller informs you that the
twin turboprop airplane landed hard and its gears collapsed due to the presence of
strong windshear over the runway.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

You are now descending for the approach at your destination airport. The controller
cautioned you of poor braking action due to patches of ice on the runway. When you
try to extend the flaps and reduce speed, however, you find that the flaps cannot be
extended.

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

At present, passengers cannot use mobile phones while the airplane is in flight. The
use of mobile phones, however, is allowed in an emergency. If mobile phones can
interfere with the aircraft’s systems, do you think it is safe to allow passengers to use
them in an emergency? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

The airline industry is growing at a fast rate. The favorable outlook, however, is hurt
by the ever increasing cost of fuel. If fuel costs continue to rise, what do you think
airlines should do in order to reduce the effects and remain profitable?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your


interviewer today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you


today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What sports do you and your co-workers like to do together?


Why?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Which flight phase do you think is more critical, landing or take
off? Why?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if your captain / first officer looks too tired to
fly?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some companies have a policy prohibiting pilots from drinking


alcoholic beverages 12 hours before a flight. Do you think 12
hours will give pilots enough time to recover?

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Set 19 - Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information

Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. What changes have you experienced since you started working at your company?
(35’)

3. If you were given the freedom to make your own work schedule, what would that
schedule be like? (35’)

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Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages

Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.
Now read Message A.

a. Fine-air 445, after the missed approach, fly heading 220, climb and maintain 2,500 ft,
contact Sam Approach 124.65 when you reaching. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

b. Roger, cleared to Miami Airport Intercontinental B24 departure, Lake Charles


transition then as filed, maintain FL 270, National 883. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

c. Santa Barbara Ground, Tim-air 556, cleared runway 15L at F2, taxi to Terminal A
(20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

d. Cleared to Jeju airport ; Kuro departure; Then, as filed, except change route G-597.
Maintain 8,000. Report Leaving 4,000. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E

e. Edington Control, KR 4397, descend and maintain 3,000 ft, heading 220, expect
visual approach runway 27C, caution wake turbulence. (25’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation

Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation

Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

Pilot: Tampa Tower, Dutch 755SE, we are returning to airport, we have an


electrical problem.

Controller: Dutch 755SE, what kind of electrical problem?

Pilot: The low voltage warning light keeps coming on. It looks like an
alternator has malfunctioned. We may lose our electrical power so our
radio could be dead soon

Controller: Roger, Dutch 755SE, squawk 0734 and ident.

Pilot: Dutch 755SE, squawk 0734 and ident.

Controller: Dutch 755SE, radar contact, if possible, report at downwind runway 9L,
you are number 1, clear to land runway 09L.

Pilot: Dutch 755SE, Number 1, clear to land runway 09L.

1. Why did Dutch 755SE try to come back to the airport? Now, think about your answer.
(20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. What can we expect to happen to Dutch 755SE if he keeps flying? Now, think about
your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations

Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in your
own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the story
and 1 minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, John and his co-pilot were flying to their home base airport”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem

Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response. Now listen
to the situation.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Con-air 887 which is loaded to its maximum
allowable weight. Now, you are taxing to active runway for take off. But when you
are taxing, you realize that the temperature on the runway is higher than you expected.
This means your airplane performance decrease. So, you decide to return to the base.
Now, you contact the ground. Then, the ground says:

(Audio Only)

Flight Service: Con-air 887, go ahead

Pilot: ________________________________________________ (15’)

Flight Service: Con-air 887, I didn’t get your message, please repeat.

Pilot: ________________________________________________ (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency

Directions Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

Imagine that you are the pilot of Timair 567 and that you are taxiing on a narrow
taxiway. Suddenly, you see a small airplane coming towards you. You immediately
stop your aircraft, but the other airplane continues to move in your direction. At the
current rate of approach, you estimate that the other aircraft will impact your airplane
in around 30 seconds. To complicate matters, the taxiway is too narrow to fit both
your aircraft and the other airplane.

1. What will you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your message to the concerned air traffic controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction

Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond.
Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

While flying a passenger jet, you are surprised to smell something burning. A
moment later, you see smoke coming out of the airplane’s instrument panel. Now,
you can hardy see the instruments because of the smoke.

What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

The number of low-cost airlines is growing. Because of the lower fares, more and
more passengers are starting to use them. Some people, however, think that these
airlines bring down fares by cutting down on maintenance costs, making them unsafe.
Do you think low-cost airlines are safe?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2

Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your
answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

The aviation industry is growing, with China currently experiencing the greatest
demand. Some say that the Beijing Olympics in 2008 will be the peak for the aviation
industry in China. After that event, they say that the aviation market will begin to
shrink. What do you think?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you usually talk about in the cockpit during long flights?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Why is it important to check the weather reports before a flight?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if the other cockpit crew gets drunk and attempts
to fly the aircraft?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some airline companies prohibit their employees from establishing


romantic relationships with their co-workers. Do you think this policy
is reasonable? Why or why not?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 20- pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Giving Personal Information


Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20’)

2. How did you become interested in becoming a pilot? (35’)

3. What is the biggest fear you have when flying? (35’)

1
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You will have 20 to 40 seconds to
read each message depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now, Read Message A.

a. Good Air 517, cross Osan VOR at or above FL 200, Descent to six thousand.
(20’)

Stop. Now, read Message B.

b. Cleared to Inchon via Gangwon flight planned route FL 240. To enter controlled
airspace FL 240, Bravo Air 558. (20’)

Stop. Now, read Message C.

c. Mayday…Mayday…Mayday, this is Tango Air 452, declaring emergency, explosion


in our cargo, planning to land at BS Gulp Airport, ETA 1807 UTC request ground
rescue activity (35’)

Stop. Now, read Message D.

d. Vero Beach ground, Hall-air 889, we are ready to active runway with information P.
(20’)

Stop. Now, read Message E.

e. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Hong Kong Approach, Oriental 555, bird strike, we’ll
land on runway 7, 10 miles south of airport, 3,000, heading 330 (30’)

2
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and provide the information below the picture.
You will have 20 seconds to think about your answer, and 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now look at the picture and think about your answer. (20’)

1. Describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Now describe the picture. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

3
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic
controller, and answer 2 questions following. You will have 20 seconds to think about
your answer for each question and 30 seconds to answer each. You may take notes as
you listen to the conversation. Now listen.

(Audio Only)

Controller: Long-Air 776, heading 070, descend to and maintain 1,500 feet until
established the localizer, clear for ILS runway 05 approach.

Pilot: Heading 070, descend to 1,500 feet until established on the localizer
clear for ILS 05 approach.

Controller: Long-Air 776, you are too low, check your altitude and instruments.

Pilot: Approach Control, Long-Air 776, the glide-slope is out of order.


Again, glide slope malfunctioned.

Controller: Long-Air 776, cancel the ILS approach, and continue non-precision
approach runway 07

Pilot: Roger, Long-Air 776

1. Why did the controller advise the pilot to check his instruments?

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Was the controller’s instruction to continue no-precision approach appropriate?

Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations presented below show a story. You will tell a story in
your own words using the pictures below. You will have 20 seconds to think about the
story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the story.

Begin the story with:

“ A few days ago, Captain Hanson was flying with a first officer.”

Now, study the pictures. (20’)

Now, tell the story. (90’)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will have to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You will have 15 seconds to
respond to the first communication and 45 seconds to clarify your response for second
communication. There will be no time provided to think about your response.
Now listen to the situation.

Pretend that you are the pilot of Tango Air 554, flying at altitude of FL 250 when
you experience severe turbulence. You intend to descend to 12,000ft. You contacted
the control center to replay your intention. The controller replied :

(Audio Only)

Controller : Tango air 554, go head..

Pilot : Tango air 554, . (15’)

Controller : Tango air 554, I did not hear clearly, could you repeat?

Pilot : Tango air 554, . (45’)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions : Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have
30 seconds to think about only for the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to
answer each question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of twin engine airplane. While you were flying, one of the
passengers said that it looked like fuel leaking. You checked your fuel gauge but you
could not find anything unusual.

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

1. Please explain what you would do in this situation? (90’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will have 30 seconds to think about your answer and 1 ½ minutes to
answer the question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of a twin engine airplane. While you were flying, one of the
passengers said that it looked like fuel was leaking. You checked your fuel gauge but
you could not find anything unusual.

1. What will you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (15’)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your message to the concerned air traffic controller. (60’)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You will have 30 seconds to think
about your answer and 1 ½ minutes to make your response. Now listen to the question.

Most people in the aviation industry believe that flying is the safest means of travel.
Do you share the same belief? Why?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You will have 30 seconds to think
about your answer and 1 ½ minutes to make your response. Now listen to the question.

The airplane has evolved into a comfortable, reliable and dependable means of travel.
Some people, however, are still uncomfortable about riding in it and try to avoid
doing so. Do you think their fear is unreasonable? Why?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your


interviewer today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you


today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself, what do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you prepare your aircraft to taxi to the terminal?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What do you usually talk about in the cockpit during long flights?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if your altimeter fails during approach?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: There are many requirements in order to be a pilot. Which


requirement do you think is the most important?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 21- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. As a pilot, what was the most difficult decision you have made so far? (35”)

3. What do you think when you hear about an accident involving a passenger airplane? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Hong Kong Clearance Delivery, Mideastern 123 at gate 7 to Los Angeles with information
B, request clearance (30”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Bangkok Approach, Cherokee 6835 J, 3,000 ft, inbound Bangkok, with information G
(20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Daytona Ground, Beech 52642 at Jet Service Ramp, request taxi, VFR southbound with
information D (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Sydney Approach, Jetwind 3223, maintaining 3,500 ft, inbound Sydney, request descent.
(20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Shamina Ground, GoodAir 802, we need to return to the apron due to flaps setting problem,
please advise ground mechanics (20”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

ATC: Orient Air 567, continue approach, caution, runway is wet, previous landing MD 11
reported water on the runway, braking action is poor

Pilot: Roger, Orient Air 567 over the inner marker

Pilot: Are the approach lights on? Orient Air 567

ATC: Affirmative, the lights are on

Pilot: Please adjust to maximum setting; approach light is not in sight, Orient Air 567

ATC: Orient Air 567, approach lights are on maximum setting, you’re cleared to land

Pilot: Light is still not in sight; we’re going around, Orient Air 567

ATC: Orient Air 567, climb straight ahead until 8,000 feet then turn left to FRAM

Pilot: Roger, climb straight until 8,000; turn left to FRAM

1. What made it not possible for Orient Air 567 to land? Now, think about your answer.
(20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What action did the pilot take to solve the situation? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

6
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Mr. Leo was on a business trip to Tokyo.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

7
Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Unity 489. Due to an electrical problem, your transponder
is completely inoperative despite efforts to fix it. As you near your destination, you initiate
contact with the Approach Control and the controller says:

(Audio Only)

Controller: Unity four eight niner, squawk 3403

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (15”)

Controller: Unity four eight niner, please say again; do you have a problem?

Pilot ____________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Pacific 226. While en route at FL 370 over Hanoi, your first
officer complains of dizziness. You take the controls and advise him to get some rest.
Moments later, you also feel dizzy and become unable to focus on the instruments. There is
no other flight crew but you and your first officer.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

9
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

While taking off, your airplane’s main tires burst due to foreign objects on the runway. Since
you have already reached the decision speed V1, you continue and are able to take off
successfully. However, your aircraft now has severely damaged tires.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

An airline currently requires new flight attendants to learn martial arts. Experts think that
flight attendants who know martial arts will improve aviation safety. Do you think this will
be effective against terrorism?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Due to strict airport security measures in most countries, many passengers are now
discouraged from air travel because the process has become long and bothersome. Do you
think it is necessary for security personnel to body-search every passenger despite the use of
X-rays and other detecting machines?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer today.


What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: When you’re off-duty, how do you spend your time?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What is the penalty for crashing your airplane during simulator training? How
does it make you feel?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you sense that your co-pilot is having a panic attack?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Good health is required for a pilot to maintain his/her license. What do you do
to keep stay healthy?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 22- Pilot

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permission in writing from the copyright owner.
PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. As a pilot, what are your weak points, if any? (35”)

3. What motivates you to do your job as best as you can? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Orient Pacific 246, establish on W8, maintaining FL 330, estimating Taipei Airport at
0800 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Taxi via H2 line-up and wait runway 03, number 2 for departure, Northwest 710 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. KLM 890 at 15 DME, we have field insight canceling IFR, request to join left downwind
for runway 02L (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. PR 808, airborne runway 24, runway heading, request to fly direct to Manila, estimate
Manila 1000 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Lion Air 202 passing 5,000 ft, climbing to FL 240 direct to SALME, request to stop climb
at FL 140 due to pressurization problem, we will be maintaining FL 140 in the next 30
miles of flight to observe the problem. (30’)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Princeton Departure, PR 608, airborne, runway heading

Controller: Maintain runway heading, climb to FL 270

Pilot: Roger, runway heading, climb to FL 270, PR 608

Controller: PR 608, ground personnel reported that flame is coming out from one of your
engines, verify

Pilot: Affirmative, number one engine has surged, we’re shutting down number one

Controller: PR 608, what’s your intention?

Pilot: We are stable now but we’re requesting to return to the airport, PR 608

Controller: PR 608, roger, you’re number one

1. What kind of problem does PR 608 have? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What corrective measure did the pilot take? What was his intention? Now, think about
your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, a retired captain was on a vacation trip to Hawaii.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the captain of Far Eastern 607, flying en route at FL390 over Graham.
You estimate to be over GOLA at 38 past the hour. Suddenly, the airplane is shaken by strong
turbulence, injuring a flight attendant. The Area Control calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

Controller: Far Eastern 607, request estimate GOLA

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (15”)

Controller: Far Eastern 607, please say again;

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Jetwind 317. As you descend to the runway for a landing, a
warning light shows that the right main landing gear has failed to extend. It remains in the
retracted position. Using the alternate extension system has also failed.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are the captain of a passenger aircraft which is about to take an 8-hour flight. You wait
for almost an hour before receiving takeoff clearance, due to the great number of departing
aircraft. While climbing after takeoff, a warning light on the panel illuminates, to indicate that
a passenger door is open.

Will you return to the airport or proceed with the flight? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

To combat terrorism, some airlines have secret air marshals aboard flights. One airline even
employs flight attendants who are well trained in martial arts such as kung fu. Do you think
air safety would improve if pilots are also trained in martial arts?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Most young pilots excitedly look forward to flying airplanes. However, when they are
already working as airline pilots, their love of flying seems to die down. Many airline pilots
admit that flying is not actually exciting. Why do you think some pilots think that flying is a
boring job?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you perform the preflight inspection?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Navigation maps are readily available, but why is it necessary for a pilot to
be familiar with the route he is flying?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while landing on the runway, you cannot see the
runway or even the runway lights due to poor visibility?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Do you think it would be fair for airlines to implement a policy to hire only
pilots who are non-smokers? Why or why not?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 23- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. As a pilot, what situation you encountered has scared you the most? Briefly describe what
happened. (35”)

3. What would you do if your company closes due to bankruptcy? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. United 830, ready to descend, maintaining FL 350, estimate Naha VOR 0800, request
landing information. (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. PR 106, passing FL 150 to FL 130, request from present position to fly direct Zulu if
traffic permitting (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Harmon Control, Jetwind 108, maintaining FL 350, request immediate descent due to
pressurization problem (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Cranby Departure, Mideastern 990, maintaining 7000 ft, request left turn, heading 350 to
avoid weather (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

E. Hudson Ground, Transcontinental 450 at Gate 25, ready to push and start for runway 24L.
(20”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Gregory Ground, Orient 1136 request taxi on runway 13 for runway 06
departure

Controller: Hold short you are number 2

Pilot: Holding, Orient 1136

Controller: Orient 1136, cleared to taxi on runway 13 for runway 06 departure

Pilot: Cleared to taxi on runway 13, rolling, Orient 1136

Controller: Orient 1136, vacate the runway immediately, I repeat, vacate the runway
immediately, acknowledge

Pilot: Ground, request taxi instruction, Orient 1136

Controller: Orient 1136, take the nearest taxiway, break, all aircraft, vacate runway 13 and
runway 06, a B747 is on emergency due to system failure and may use either
runway

1. Where was Orient 1136 when an emergency was declared? What was it doing? Now, think
about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Why was it necessary for Orient 1136 and other aircraft to vacate the runways? Now,
think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Mr. Vandale was boarding a plane to Tokyo.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of GlobeAir 823. While on final for landing at an airport, you
notice that the flaps are not responding and cannot be deployed. Because of this, you want to
make a go-around and be diverted to Kellys Air Force Base which has a longer runway.
Suddenly, the tower controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

Controller: GlobeAir 823, continue descent, number one has vacated the runway, wind calm.

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (15”)

Controller: GlobeAir 823, please say again; are you having a problem?

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Skybus 407 and are now flying en route at FL370 over
Maloney. Without any warning, the engines stop, one after the other. There is no indication
of engine surge or flameout and you have more than enough fuel on board. The flight
engineer suspects that fuel contamination is the main reason.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to Maloney Control. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are now leveling at FL350 when you notice that the altimeters, airspeed indicators, and
vertical speed indicators are fluctuating. Other instruments are working normally however.
Since the outside air temperature is below freezing, you suspect that the anti-icing system is
not functioning.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many of the injuries that occur during flight are due to passengers or flight attendants being
out of their seats during turbulence. What can be done to reduce the number of these
incidents?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

There has been a series of incidents recently involving aircraft landing at the wrong airport.
This year, an airplane landed at the wrong airport in Indonesia, while another plane landed at
the wrong airport in Poland, and another one in Spain. Why do you think these incidents
happen and what can be done to prevent them?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you usually deal with flight delays which cannot be avoided?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Can turbulence be avoided? How?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while in flight, your aircraft encounters a system
problem that is not found in the reference handbook?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Would it be safer if passengers are provided with parachutes?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 24- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. Competition for a job as an airline pilot is fierce. How did you feel when you learned that
you were one of the successful applicants? (35”)

3. Are you willing to be trained to become a member of the flight crew of a Space Shuttle?
Why or why not? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Cleared to Parpal Tangel 2G departure, Red 6, Amber 8, climb and maintain FL 150,
request level change en route, squawk 2031 after departure, contact 128.1 (25”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Roger, descending 3,000 ft, QNH 1021 hPa, leave Oakville VOR on radial 110, Pan Asia
558 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Sundale Delivery, Speed Air 609, destination Birmington, information C, Bay 17, start in
10 minutes (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Southeast 368, transmitting blind due to receiver failure, Southeast 368 ILA, FL 180,
descending for ILS Runway 33, Southeast 368 FL 180 descending for ILS 33, next
transmission at 20 (35”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Pan, pan, pan, pan, pan, pan, Bigland Approach, Clipper 580, one of my passenger just
passed out, request to leave holding pattern and landing priority (20”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Tower, good afternoon, Pacific 313, establish on final, runway 28R

Controller: Pacific 313, continue approach, leading traffic about to touchdown

Pilot: Roger, Pacific 313

Controller: Pacific 313, leading aircraft stuck on the runway due to locked brake, sidestep to
runway 28L or execute missed approach

Pilot: Ahh, what’s the visibility?

Controller: Visibility, two kilometers, Pacific 313, say your intention

Pilot: We’ll follow the localizer then sidestep runway 28L when sighted, Pacific 313

Controller: Pacific 313, roger

1. Why is it not appropriate for Pacific 313 to land on runway 28R? Now, think about your
answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What is the plan of the pilot to solve the situation? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Mrs. Kelly was onboard an aircraft to Paris with her son.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of UniExpress 105, a cargo aircraft. Your airplane is fully
loaded and according to the manual, you can only climb up to an altitude of 30,000 feet in
this condition. You are currently cruising at flight level 280 and you prefer to descend rather
than to climb if a change of altitude is necessary. Then the Area Control calls you on the
radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: UniExpress 105, due traffic expedite climb to flight level 320

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: UniExpress 105, your message was unreadable, please say again

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Bluebird 663. While flying en route within the airspace of San Jose
Control, you receive a distress call from Queen Air 227 stating that their passenger cabin is on
fire. The pilot also states that they need to land immediately at the nearest possible airport.
You observe that no one is responding to the mayday call of Queen Air 227.

1. What can you do to help Queen Air 227? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to San Jose Control. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

Minutes after takeoff, while climbing to cruise altitude, you notice that your aircraft is turning
to the right on its own. You think that you are just disoriented but your first officer confirms
the directional instability of the aircraft. You are sure that this is a case of an uncommanded
rudder.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

There have been several incidents of aircraft using taxiways for take off. Last year, a Boeing
MD-11 freighter took off from a taxiway in Anchorage. Four years ago, an Air France A320
tried to take off from a taxiway in Lisbon. In your opinion, why do these incidents happen?
How can they be prevented?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

11
Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

There have been a lot of midair collisions involving airliners and small private aircraft used
for training. Because of this, airlines want general aviation to be excluded from busy airports.
If this change is implemented, do you think it will improve air safety? Will it be fair to the
general aviation community?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you usually do once the autopilot is engaged during a flight?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: How does the ILS (Instrument Landing System) help the pilot land the
airplane in poor visibility?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if while taking off, the controller tells you that smoke is
coming out from the tail of your aircraft?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: What can be done to avoid miscommunication between air traffic


controllers and pilots?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 25- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What was your impression when you first flew an aircraft? (35”)

3. Why does flying satisfy you? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Grandia Tower, Bonanza 4136T ready for takeoff, Special VFR southbound with
Information F (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Roger, cleared of traffic, turn left heading 280, cleared ILS Rwy 24, report when
established, Metroliner 192 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Clarkton Ground, PR211 at S2 ready for departure, request taxi clearance for take off
Runway 23 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Mahoney Control, Dragon Air 494 maintaining FL 130, request 5 degrees to the right due
weather (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Taipei Approach, Air Asia 422 maintaining 6,000 ft, we have TCAS contact with the
opposite traffic, request climb to 8,000 ft and after passing traffic fly direct to Alabat,
estimating Alabat 0305 . (30’)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Controller: PR 278, inbound traffic, southeast bound Boeing 737, 10 o’clock 13 miles
climbing flight level 140, report in sight

Pilot: Looking out PR 278

Controller: PR 278, do you have the traffic in sight now?

Pilot: Negative, still looking out

Controller: PR 278, descend immediately to flight level 120, acknowledge

Controller: PR 278, descend immediately to flight level 120, I say again, descend
immediately to flight level 120, acknowledge

Pilot: Sorry, my microphone was unplugged; maintaining flight level 140, traffic not a
factor, PR 278

1. Why did the controller repeat his instructions to the pilot several times? Now, think about
your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Did the pilot descend as instructed by the controller? Why or why not? Now, think about
your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

6
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Cathay 381 was flying en route.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

7
Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Orientstar 654, a passenger jet. You are now lined up on the
runway waiting for takeoff clearance. A warning light illuminates, indicating low engine oil
pressure. Because of this, you decide to return to the ramp for a mandatory inspection of the
aircraft. Then the tower calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Orientstar 654, cleared for takeoff

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Orientstar 654, please say again, are you having a problem?

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (45”)

8
Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Seastar 440, a passenger jet airliner. While on cruise at flight level 390
over the Indian Ocean, you hear a loud bang and screams coming from the passenger cabin.
Soon after, a flight attendant reports that a large portion of the airplane’s skin has separated,
creating a large opening above the passenger cabin.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to Colombo Control. (60”)

9
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are the pilot in command of a big passenger jet. Prior to takeoff, you note abnormalities
with the airplane clocks. You are able to correct them, so you proceed with the flight. While
en route, the airplane experiences numerous electrical abnormalities where various warning
lights would illuminate, and then extinguish.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Due to strict security measures being implemented by many airports, passengers are taking
longer to board an airplane. Some say the delay will eventually discourage passengers from
traveling by air, possibly causing them to look for other transport options. Do you think this
will happen? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

11
Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Some pilots confess that simulator training is only good for training purposes. According to
them, when an abnormal situation occurs, it happens very quickly. Thus, in situations where
an aircraft is out of control, the pilot will most likely react based on instinct, rather than on
procedures learned from training. Do you agree with this opinion? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

12
PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How does it feel to be responsible for the lives of hundreds of passengers
aboard a million dollar airplane?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Prior to takeoff, pilots normally brief passengers about flight details such
as expected weather conditions along the way and estimated arrival time.
Why is this briefing important?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you see one of your engines ingest a large bird?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Airline passengers are always asking whether a particular airline is safe or
not. Are some airlines safer than others?

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Set 26- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. Which is more enjoyable to you, daytime flying or night-time flying? Why? (35’)

3. How did you feel the first time you flew as a pilot of a passenger airplane? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Ground, Tiger Air 316 on taxiway J, returning due to # 1 engine fire, request ground
support assistance, fire truck, request gate assignment, we have 130 passengers to deplane.
(35”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Wind 060 degrees 10 knots, QNH 1010, cleared for take off, runway 24L, climb initially
to 7,000 feet and contact departure on 121.1, good day, Eva 108 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Orient 419, 4,000 ft, heading 180 to intercept radial 150, we have a traffic indicating 10
miles on our TCAS, request to fly direct Clark VOR, estimate Clark VOR 0830 (30”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Roger, Runway 13L in use, wind 080 degrees 16 knots, visibility 10 km sky condition
OVC 080, temperature 29, dew point 26. Pacific 510 (35”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Kuwait 990, passing 5,000 ft, climbing to FL 290, crossing APU VOR radial 180, request
radar vector for returning to the airport ,we have one passenger on board that needs
medical assistance upon touchdown (35”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Departure, Garuda 108 airborne runway heading

Controller: Garuda 108, passing 4,000 feet fly direct to TAPUS

Pilot: Roger, …we have a technical problem, request vector for returning to the
airport

Controller: Fly heading 180 for traffic separation

Pilot: Request to fly over Rocky VOR

Controller: Say your intention

Pilot: We will be holding over the VOR to rectify our problem

Controller: Fly to Rocky VOR and hold, check when ready to commence

Pilot: Fly to hold over Rocky VOR, Garuda 108

Pilot: Departure, Garuda 108, technical problem rectified, request clearance to fly
direct to TAPUS

Controller: Garuda 108, continue to hold due to traffic, expect clearance at 28

1. The pilot requested vector for returning; what happened? Now, think about your answer.
(20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. After correcting the problem, was Garuda 108 approved to proceed with its flight
immediately? Why? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Capt. Michael was taxiing to the ramp.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of FreeAir 629. You are instructed to taxi to Runway 27 via
taxiway D and G2 and then hold at the holding position. Due to fog, taxiway markings are
hard to identify. You taxi on D but you are not able to turn at G2 and now you are
approaching the fence at the end of D. The tower controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

Controller: FreeAir 629, say your position

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15”)

Controller: FreeAir 629, please say again; what’s your position?

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Bigjet 227. A flight attendant has just finished giving you
refreshments while on cruise over Japan. When the flight attendant closes the flight deck door,
the upper pressure relief latch activates. This in turn causes the upper decompression panel to
open. The panel falls forward and down, hitting your first officer on the head. He assures you
that he is fine, but you can see blood streaming from a large wound on his head.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to Tokyo Control Center. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

During climb out in a thunderstorm, you and your crew smell a very strong electrical burning
odor. The flight attendants also report the same odor and the passengers express worry about
the odor as well.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Aviation officials in some countries are seeking stricter color vision requirements for pilots.
They claim that present color vision requirements may not be appropriate for the tasks of the
modern day pilot. In your opinion, should people with color blindness be restricted from
becoming pilots?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

There are people who want to become pilots but because of financial reasons, they had to
choose a different career. When they become financially stable and retire from their old job,
they still want to pursue their dream of flying an airplane. Do you think it is still possible for
a 45-year old man to become an airline pilot? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Tell me about an activity that you always do before flying.

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: If something goes wrong with the aircraft while taking off, how do you
decide whether to abort or continue the takeoff?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, during takeoff, you feel a slight but annoying
vibration?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: In your opinion, what is the most important qualification that a pilot must
possess?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 27- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What was your biggest worry about taking flying lessons? (35”)

3. How do you keep yourself fit to fly? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Dragon Air 418, maintaining FL 290, runway 23L in use, wind 240 degrees 8 knots
visibility 5 km sky condition overcast 020. (30”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Manila Approach, good morning, China Air 128, out of FL 150 to FL 110, we are low on
fuel with only 10 minutes remaining, request a priority to land. (30”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Tower, Air Poland 122, commencing missed approach, going around, will hold over the
VOR while waiting for the weather to improve, remaining fuel is good for 2 hours. (30”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Southern China 712, holding over Taipei VOR, request to hold one more standard holding
pattern to rectify an electrical problem, after the completion of holding will commence
approach, estimate landing time 0120. (30”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Tower, Subic Air 1938, airborne, request to join left downwind on runway 24R for re-land
due to uncontrollable fire, 30 POB, request ground support assistance upon touchdown.
(30”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Controller: PR 109, continue to climb to FL 290 and report reaching

Pilot: Climbing to FL 290, PR 109

Pilot: Leveling at FL 290, but we’re experiencing severe icing, control request
descent PR 109

Controller: PR 109, negative due to traffic

Pilot: Control, we need to descend immediately, chunks of ice are impacting against
our windshield!

Controller: PR 109, request approved, descend to FL 250

Pilot: Descending to FL 250, PR 109

Pilot: Control, we have a traffic alert on our TCAS, PR 109

1. What did the pilot want to do after leveling at FL 290? Why? Now, think about your
answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What finally convinced the controller to approve the request of the pilot to descend to a
lower flight level? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, United 778 suffered engine failure.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine you are the pilot of Northern 441. While climbing after takeoff, you notice a warning
light indicating an open cargo door. As a precautionary measure, you must return and land
to fix the problem but you need to dump fuel first. The tower controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Northern 441, continue climb to flight level 210

Pilot: ___________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Northern 441 please say again; are you having a problem?

Pilot: ___________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Goodair 810. You are now on final and have been cleared to land on
runway 24L. While descending, you see another aircraft on the ground approaching runway
24L on taxiway C. You think that the pilot of the aircraft will stop short of the runway as you
have been cleared to land there, but you are not certain.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are flying at cruising altitude with the autopilot engaged. You have been encountering
some light occasional turbulence when the aircraft suddenly starts to shake violently. It feels
to you like the nose of the aircraft is bouncing up and down without any roll movement. The
control column is moving back and forth in a very violent but distinctive cyclic pattern.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

There have been many suggestions on how pilots should handle unlawful interference. In a
hijacking, do you think it is wise for the pilot to appeal to the passengers to resist and fight the
hijackers? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

In a recent aircraft accident, investigation showed that the flight crew tried to climb over
towering storm clouds. As the aircraft climbed, it stalled and went into an uncontrollable spin,
and crashed into the ground. Experts believe that evading the storm by changing course
would have been a better choice. Do you think it is safer to avoid a storm by flying around
rather than above it?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Describe your typical working day as a pilot.

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: How do you maneuver an aircraft while on the ground?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while taking off, you recall that the pitot tube cover
was not removed?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Why do you think many people regard flying as dangerous?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 28- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What has been the biggest surprise you have experienced since you started working as an
airline pilot? (35”)

3. Do you believe that constant training can really make you a better pilot? Why or
why not? (35’)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Columbus Radio, Starwing 5612, would you open my VFR flight plan to Minneapolis
International airport at this time (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Adams Air 602, maintaining FL 290, request higher to FL 330 due to weather, non RVSM
compliance, estimate FL 330 at 1018. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Davis Approach, PR 106 out of FL 170 descending to 9,000 ft, request high descend
below 10,000 ft and approach sequence(20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Air Batavia 211 out of FL 130 to 8,000 feet squawk 4211, request proceed to Starfish
Bay and hold for fuel dumping due landing weight limit problem, we are returning due to a
technical problem (30’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Clemens Tower, RPC117, DC-3, one engine on fire, force
landing, 2km north of AYAT, 8,000 ft. and descending, heading 210 (25”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Holton Ground, UAL 480, stand 22 with information Echo, request push back and
start up

Ground: UAL 480, push back approved, report when ready for start up

Pilot: Push back approved, wilco, UAL 480

Pilot: Ground, we are stuck on the apron; tow bar came off during push back, UAL 480

Ground: UAL 480, you can taxi under your own power from present position

Pilot: Space too narrow to turn around. We are arranging further push back, UAL 480

Ground: Roger, UAL 480.

1. What happened when UAL 480 was being pushed back? Now, think about your
answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Did the pilot follow the recommendation of the controller to taxi under the airplane’s own
power? Why? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Jane McCray was about to take off for a cross country flight.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

You are the pilot of Unity Air 409. You are flying at FL 270 over Mozon when you see an
airplane going down in flames at your 10 o’clock position. You estimate the downed airplane
to be about 8 kilometers from your position. You intend to make a report about what you see.
Then, control center calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Unity Air 409, say your position and altitude

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Unity Air 409, say again what you just saw…

Pilot: ______________________________________________________ (45”)

8
Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of CL 600. While climbing through 17,000 feet, you smell something
burning. A few seconds later, flames and smoke start coming out of the lower left windshield.
You suspect that it’s a windshield deicing system fire.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

After takeoff, you hear a high frequency vibration that can also be felt in the feet and control
column. There are no messages on the engine indicating an alerting system however. The
vibration starts mildly but slowly increases in intensity, and lasts about 30 seconds. You are
able to climb to 17,000 feet when the plane suddenly starts to roll to the right.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

It is believed that the main cause of a recent aircraft accident was severe weather conditions.
One aviation official suggested that weather support for aviation be improved. He says
inaccurate weather reports are common. Considering the modern equipment used by today’s
weather experts, do you think weather reports are still unreliable? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Many airlines are in desperate need of qualified pilots. The airline industry, especially in Asia,
is suffering a pilot shortage. In an effort to fill up job vacancies, some airlines are
accelerating pilot training and opening their doors to foreign pilots. Do you think these
measures compromise safety? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What activities are part of the regular line orientation flight training?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: On a scale of 1-10 with ten being the highest, how would you rate air travel
in terms of safety? Explain your rating.

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while flying en route, you see storm cells ahead?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Do you think a female pilot can perform as well as a male pilot? Why or
why not?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 29- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. How does maneuvering an aircraft on the ground differ from driving an automobile? (35”)

3. How do you feel after safely completing a flight? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. KE805, cleared to LAX via Yangju departure, G597, climb and maintain FL370,
departure frequency 119.1, squawk 2758 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Air Asia 515 at S-3A, roger, cleared to taxi to H-1 via G-5 and C, and follow the Airbus
on taxiway C (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. GlobalAir 567, unable to extend flap beyond 20 degrees, request high speed approach to
R/W 02 which is the longest available (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Cessna 21A cleared via V41 FRANK, V71D ABC VOR, direct Airville airport maintain
9,000 ft (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Atlanta Air 486, DC-10 squawking 1200, VFR at 5,000 request PAR approach,
approximately 15 mile SW of airport heading 330 (20”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: “Departure, Orient 191, runway heading,”

Controller: “Orient 191, at 3,000 feet fly direct to Taper”

Pilot: “Ah, Control, request to join right downwind on runway 06R, due to technical
problem”

Controller: “Are you declaring an emergency”

Pilot: “Affirmative, we are declaring an emergency”

Controller: “Check establish on right downwind on runway 06R”

Pilot: “Roger Orient 191”

Controller: “Do you need ground assistance”

Pilot: “Negative on right downwind and turning base now”

Controller: “Orient 191 clear to intercept final approach on runway 06R”

Pilot: “Roger Orient 191”

1. At what phase of the flight did Orient 191 suffer technical problems? Now, think about
your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

2. Do you think the airplane landed safely? Why? Now, think about your answer. (20’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30’)

6
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.
Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, a passenger aircraft was on approach to an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

Now, tell the story. (90”)

7
Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of CorpoJet 4507. While rolling on the runway after landing,
the nose gear bursts and the aircraft careens to the right side of the runway. You are about to
inform the Tower and request for ground assistance when the controller calls you on the
radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: CorpoJet 4507, expedite vacating runway, aircraft on short final, when vacated,
contact Ground 119.3

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: CorpoJet 4507, please say again, do you have a problem?

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of MX 900. While flying en route at 39,000 feet over Taiwan, you encounter
some light turbulence so you illuminate the seatbelt sign and make a public address to inform
the passengers about the situation. Your first officer informs the flight attendants that they
should also stay seated. However, one flight attendant trips and breaks her ankle as she goes
to her seat.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to Taipei Control. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

While on approach for a landing at an airport, lightning strikes your airplane. Immediately
after the lightning strike, the onboard ILS and the communication radio become inoperative.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Despite safety procedures, and training for aviation personnel, statistics show that more than
80 percent of all aircraft accidents worldwide are due to human factors. In your opinion, why
are air accidents caused mainly by human errors?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Being a pilot has a lot of benefits and privileges but Pilots suffer the consequence of being
away from their family most of the time. Do you think the benefits and privileges are worth
the price of being away from your loved ones?

Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90’)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you usually discuss with the flight dispatcher before a flight?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Which is better, a jet airplane or an airplane with a propeller? Why?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, while accelerating for takeoff, you discover that you
are on the wrong runway?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: How important is teamwork between flight crews?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 30- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What motivated you to pursue a flying career? (35”)

3. Would you be willing to reduce your salary in order to save the company from
bankruptcy? Why or why not? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Canadian 726 expect further clearance one niner two zero, anticipate additional three zero
minutes delay at SWEET.

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Bangkok Ground, PR 730, destination Manila, Gate 11, request start up, with information
D (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. ANA 393, executing a missed approach due to weather, request clearance to alternate
airport (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. JAG 882, the turbulence is getting stronger, we have an indication of thunderstorms about
23 km ahead of us, request deviation 10 miles to the left (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Pan Asia 859, executing a missed approach due to weather, diverting to our alternate
airport (20”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Control: China Air 892, continue approach, runway is wet, previous landing Airbus
reported standing water on the runway, braking action poor

Pilot: Roger, request ILS category II approach, China Air 982

Control: China Air 982, ILS category II is unserviceable due to the red side bars of the
approach lighting inoperative, ILS category I minimum is operational

Pilot: Roger, ILS category I, China Air 982

Pilot: China Air 982, please increase intensity of the approach lights, they look dim

Control: China Air 982, they are already on maximum setting, cleared to land

Pilot: Cleared to land, China Air 982

1. What was the first request of the pilot of China Air 982? Now, think about your
answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Based on the conversation, what can you say about the visibility on the runway? Why?
Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, a cargo plane suffered total engine failure.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine you are the pilot of Starwind 457. While on cruise, you receive information from a
flight attendant that some suspicious-looking passengers are armed. You decide to land
immediately at the nearest airport before the armed men can do anything violent. You enter
7500 on your transponder and the controller responds:

(Audio Only)

Control: Starwind 457, verify squawking 7500

Pilot: ___________________________________________________ (15”)

Control: Starwind 457, your message unreadable, please say again

Pilot: __________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of TA 338. The aircraft is at cruise altitude when you discover that you are
unable to move the control wheel for lateral control. As the flight nears its destination, you try
to extend the wing flaps. The leading edge slats extend, but you are unable to extend the
trailing edge wing flaps.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are now leveling at FL 280 minutes after takeoff. As you engage the autopilot, a warning
light illuminates, indicating hydraulic system malfunction. Checking the instruments, you
learn that hydraulic pressure is slowly decreasing.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Aircraft engineers believe that modern aircraft are safer than older ones. They say that the
complex warning systems and backup systems make the new aircraft more reliable. Some
groups, however, do not agree with them. They claim that a complex system is more likely to
fail than simple designs. As a pilot, do you think new airplanes are safer than older ones?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

The modern pilot must have many abilities to perform all the tasks expected of him. Today’s
complex air-traffic system and sophisticated aircraft require skill, judgment, education, and
experience. Which of these requirements do you think is the most important? Why?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Before takeoff, what do you usually do to check if you are on the correct
runway?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Why is it prohibited to use a mobile phone in an airplane, especially during


takeoff and landing?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you learned that a shoulder-launched missile was
fired at your aircraft while in flight?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some aspiring pilots are said to have a slim chance of landing a job at some
airlines because of their nationality. Do you think a pilot’s suitability can
be determined by his nationality?

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Set 31- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.
(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What airline do you work for? What is your position? (35”)

3. Of all the cities you have visited as a pilot, which is your favorite? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Mandarin 203 maintaining FL 330, declaring an emergency, we just lost one engine, 120
DME to APU VOR, losing altitude, will land at APU if the problem cannot be rectified
(30”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Cebu 918, 95 miles to Taipei, descending now passing FL 250 to 11000ft, request direct to
Taipei VOR If able (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Cleared straight in ILS approach runway 28, descend 3,000 ft, QNH 1011. Seaspirit
217 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Ground good morning, Adam Air 121 on taxiway N-20 request to cross runway 28L to
Adam hangar for maintenance check (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Roger, wind 330 degrees 14 knots gust 25 knots, request departure runway 31 and taxiway
E-2, Orient 733 (20”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20’)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Qantas 886, radio check, how do you read?

ATC: 886, you are unreadable , check your transmitter and try again

Pilot: Roger, Qantas 886

Moments later,

Pilot: Christchurch Ground, Qantas 886 is back, how do you read now?

ATC: 886, give me a count from 1 to 5

Pilot: 886, radio check, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ATC: 886, loud and clear, read you five

1. What is the call-sign of the flight and what tower is he communicating with? Now, think
about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What does “read you five” mean? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Richard was trying to land at an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

You are flying N22587, a Beech Baron aircraft, flying at FL 80, heading 120 in the vicinity of
Kauai. Suddenly, your gyro instruments become inoperative. You intend to land immediately.
The nearest airport to your position is Barking Sands. You call the tower and the controller
responds:

(Audio Only)

ATC: N22587, Barking Sands Tower, go ahead

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: 587, please come again, what’s your situation?

Pilot: _____________________________________________________ (45”)

8
Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of SK 664, a twin jet passenger aircraft. During the takeoff, the left engine
quits after passing V1 so you continue to takeoff. Shortly after, you are able to restart the left
engine successfully and so you decide to proceed to your destination. However, the right
engine flames out once you reach cruise altitude and cannot be restarted no matter how you
try. Now you are flying with just one engine. Your destination airport requires 4 hour flying
but there is a diversion airport that can be reached in 30 minutes.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Let’s assume you are under Manila Control. Now, provide a sample of your message to
the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the situation.
You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

A couple of hours after leveling at your assigned flight level, the senior flight attendant is on
the intercom. According to him, there is a foul odor in the passenger cabin and some
passengers are complaining of dizziness and vomiting. It takes about 3 hours more to reach
your destination airport.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Training in Crew Resource Management is now required for all transport pilots. Some people
want to require flight attendants to also undertake CRM training. As a pilot, do you think
CRM training for flight attendants is necessary?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

During a passenger flight, the captain deliberately allows the aircraft to descend to just 500
feet above the water, to highlight a safety point to a first officer in training. In your opinion,
is it permissible to make extra maneuvers in a passenger aircraft for the purpose of training?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Aircraft delays are unavoidable occurrences in fight operations. What


do you usually do when your flight is delayed?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: When flying passenger jets, what are the respective responsibilities of the captain
and the first officer?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: If a hijacker threatens to shoot the passengers one by if you don’t open
The cockpit door, what will you do? Why?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: According to investigators, some aircraft accidents and incidents were


caused by pilot error due to stress. In your opinion, is there such a thing as pilot
stress?

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. How did you finance your flight training? (35”)

3. When considering a job, what is more important to you: the amount of money or the job
responsibilities? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Bangkok Ground, PR 730, destination Manila, Gate 11, request start up, with information
D (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Hold on the LGS VOR/DME at 20 DME 7000 ft, inbound track 210 deg. Turn left,
outbound distance 24 DME, KAL 572 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Pan Asia 859, executing a missed approach due to weather, diverting to our alternate
airport (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Pan, pan, pan, pan, pan, pan, New County Approach, Bluewing 335, 6000 ft, heading 190
above clouds, unsure of my position, request heading to Bedford. (30”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Marlborough Ground, GD 267, we have to delay for a while; the tug seems to have broken
down. (20”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (90”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Pan, Pan, Pan, Pan, Pan, Pan, Marvile Control, Jetstar 667 intercepted urgency
call from JoyAir 512, both engines inoperative; one is on fire, and descending…

ATC: Jetstar 667, we lost contact with JoyAir 512, please ask their position, altitude and
POB…

Pilot: Roger, break, JoyAir 512, Marvile Control wants to know your position, altitude and
number of people onboard, over …

Moments later,

Pilot: Marvile Control, I guess JoyAir 512’s receiver is inoperative but I heard they’re
losing altitude and they’re attempting to ditch

ATC: Jetstar 667, roger…

Pilot: Oh …, Marvile Control, there’s an aircraft billowing smokes below us; that could be
JoyAir 512…

ATC: Jetstar 667, say your present position and altitude

Pilot: BINA at 9100 meters, Jetstar 667

1. Why didn’t the controller communicate directly with JoyAir 512?

Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What is the main reason why the controller asked for the position and altitude of Jetstar
667? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

6
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Sanford was trying to land at an airport.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of NAZ 368. You just landed on the runway and while rolling,
the controller instructs you to vacate the runway via Foxtrot 3. Due to poor visibility,
taxiway markings cannot be identified. You are now at the end of the runway when the tower
control calls:

(Audio Only)

ATC: NAZ 368, report when clear of the runway

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: NAZ 368, I don’t understand what you said; are you clear of the runway?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of PKT 167 and you receive no warning about the weather along your route.
As you descend to your destination, there are green and yellow returns on your weather radar,
left and right of the intended path. You decide to penetrate the clouds. Moments later, heavy
rain and hail are encountered. At FL 180, both engines flame out followed by electrical
power loss. Passengers are screaming in the dark cabin while the airplane is being shaken by
strong turbulence.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

9
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the situation.
You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

You are flying a four-engine passenger airplane. As you descend for a landing, the left
outboard engine goes out of control and over speeds, producing maximum thrust. Because
the other engines are set to lower settings, there is unequal thrust between the left and right
sides of the airplane, resulting in a right yaw movement. You are supposed to intercept the
ILS signal for a landing now.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many young pilots are seeking employment with airlines. In your opinion, what are the most
important qualifications that airlines want to see in a pilot applicant? Why are these
important?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

11
Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Most of the time, before takeoff, passengers are checking their belongings, chatting with other
passengers, or asleep during the presentation of the emergency procedures. Do you think it is
necessary to repeat the presentation if most passengers do not pay attention? Why or why
not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

12
PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer today.


What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you choose a flight route?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Should a pilot always follow the instructions of the air traffic controller?
Explain.

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if a passenger gets upset and starts disturbing other
passengers?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some pilots are expected by the company to do non-flying duties such as
supervising refueling, keeping records, scheduling flights and other non-flying duties. Do
you think it is appropriate to assign such duties to the pilot?

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name, birthplace and birth date. (20”)

2. How did you become an airline pilot? (35”)

3. Describe your lifestyle as a pilot. (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Manila Approach, good morning, China Air 128 out of FL 150 to 11,000ft, we are on
minimum fuel,, request priority landing (20’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Air Poland 122 execute missed approach. We will be holding over VOR while waiting the
weather to above landing minimum, fuel remaining 2 hours. (30’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Tower, Freedom Air 1938, airborne, request to join left downwind on runway 24R for
landing due to uncontrollable fire. There are 30 passengers POBs, request ground
assistance after landing.. (30’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Wrayton Control Fastair 345 passing 3,000 Stourton QNH 1011 turning inbound
Wicken climbing to 6,000 requesting FL 280 (25’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Taxi to runway 24 via C, hold short G1, QNH 990 hPa request wind information, GZ615
(20”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Edmonds Tower, MED 516, we’re coming back, hydraulic pressure is dropping, we
need to dump fuel

ATC: MED 516, direct to CALA, after passing CALA heading 270, start dumping, upon
completion, turn left heading 090 to CALA, maintain 10,000 feet

Pilot: Maintain 10,000 feet to CALA, after passing, heading 270, start dumping then turn left
heading 090, MED 516

ATC: MED 516, that’s correct

Moments later,

Pilot: MED 516, fuel dumping terminated, ready to land

ATC: MED 516, join downwind, Runway 11L or 11R at your discretion

Pilot: Control, request low pass for landing gear visual check, we extended the gears
manually

ATC: MED 516, cleared for a low pass not below 500 feet…

1. Why did MED 516 need to dump fuel? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Why did the pilot request for a low pass before landing? Now, think about your answer.
(20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Korean Air 112 started boarding for a flight.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the captain of VRG 607 and are waiting for takeoff clearance behind a
Boeing 747-400. After a long wait due to the number of departing aircraft, you finally receive
takeoff clearance. However, considering the elapsed time since the 747 has taken off, you
estimate that you would have less than one mile separation. The tower controller now
contacts you:

(Audio Only)

ATC: VRG 607, cleared for immediate takeoff

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: VRG 607, I didn’t get what you said; any problem?

Pilot: __________________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Eastern 822 and are casually chatting with your copilot
while flying at flight level 400 one night over Hawaii. You and your copilot are surprised to
see what looks like thick clouds falling from the sky towards your flight path. You realize
that you are actually flying in a heavy volcanic ash.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30’)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the Hawaii Center (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the situation.
You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

You are the captain of an aircraft on final approach. Due to poor visibility, you opt to abort
the landing. As you climb for the 360 degree orbit, you notice that the rudder response time is
abnormally long. According to the controller, another pilot from the ground had seen a part of
your aircraft’s rudder separate during the climb. Landing for the second time will surely make
it harder for your airplane in stormy weather like this.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

After the Sept. 11 attacks, a state leader allowed the destruction of commercial aircraft being
used as a weapon by terrorists. This would mean sacrificing the lives of all persons aboard the
aircraft. Do you agree with this method of combating terrorism? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Aviation authorities are requiring drug and alcohol testing for personnel such as pilots, flight
crew, cabin crew, ground re-fuellers, baggage handlers, security screeners and air traffic
controllers. Do you think this regulation is necessary? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer today.


What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How important is teamwork in the cockpit?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Is flying difficult? Why or why not?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if your airplane needs to land immediately but you are not
familiar with the nearest airport, and you don’t have the appropriate approach chart?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some say that choosing a career in aviation is a big gamble because the airline
industry is one of the most unstable businesses. Do you think this is a fair assessment?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 34- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. How do you balance your time between your family and your job? (35”)

3. If given the chance, would you like to try flying a fighter jet? Why or why not? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Mooney 5241 maintain 2,500 ft fly heading 180, now switching to Montana on 126.55
(20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Daytona Ground, King Air 742, on Midfield Ramp at M2, request taxi instructions to the
active runway for IFR Departure to TIX with Information M (25”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Pacific 619 cleared to Golandia airport as filed, Luvi 3A Departure, climb and maintain 7000
ft, request initial level change en route, squawk 2013 (30”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Los Angeles Center, Transworld 374, DGT 35, FL 330, estimating SBO at 1210 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Mayday, mayday, mayday, TG 713, we have fire in the rear cabin, descending rapidly to
8000 ft, request emergency landing at Brenton, position, 27 miles east of Brenton, heading
090 (35”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20 seconds
to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture. (20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller. You
will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare your
answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the conversation. Now,
listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Clipper 623, reaching 12,000 feet

ATC: Clipper 623, roger

Pilot: Control, we’re encountering severe icing in clouds, request climb, Clipper 623

ATC: Clipper 623, standby, call you back

Pilot: Rime has accumulated on the wings, we need to climb immediately!

ATC: Clipper 623, cleared to climb FL 180, report reaching

Pilot: Climbing to FL 180, wilco, Clipper 623

Moments later,

Pilot: Clipper 623, reaching FL, 180, we still have ice at this level, request higher if able?

ATC: Clipper 623, can you accept FL 240?

Pilot: Affirmative

ATC: Clipper 623, cleared to climb to FL 240, report reaching

Pilot: Climbing to FL 240, wilco, Clipper 623

1. Why did Clipper 623 need to climb immediately? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What happened after Clipper 623 reached flight level 180? Now, think about your answer.
(20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Captain Parkman had a flight.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to the
first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your response.
No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of BN 196 and are now on final for landing. As you extend the
landing gears, there is no indication that the nose gear is extended and locked. The Tower
Controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: BN 196, continue approach, wind calm

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: BN 195, say again; what’s the problem?

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the situation.
You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30 seconds to think
about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each question. Now listen to the
situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Dragonair 883. There is a slight drizzle as you turn to the active runway.
When cleared by the tower, you advance the throttle, release the brakes and your aircraft begins
to pick up speed. As your first officer calls out V1, lightning strikes the left wing and ignites the
fuel in the wing tank. There is a possibility of explosion so you are thinking of aborting the
takeoff, but the aircraft has reached rotation speed, VR.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the situation.
You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

It is raining hard as you roll for takeoff. After climbing out and leveling at cruise altitude, you
engage the autopilot. Moments later, you notice that the passenger aircraft is oscillating in pitch.
You manage to stabilize the aircraft a few seconds after disengaging the autopilot. Engaging the
autopilot a second time, the aircraft begins to oscillate again. You intend to fly it manually but
you can hardly move the control column. You notice that the outside air temperature is below
zero degrees Celsius.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer and 1
½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

A survey showed that more aircraft accidents occur during landing and takeoff than during the
cruise or en route phases. The survey concluded that the most critical phases of an airplane flight
are during takeoff and landing. As a pilot, do you agree with the result of the survey?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer and 1
½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Airliners were so excited when the Airbus announced its latest aircraft design; the A380. Most
major airliners have placed orders for the A380. What is amazing about the new aircraft is its
capability to carry 800 passengers. As a pilot, do you think airliners will want another aircraft
which is bigger than the A380? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer today.


What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: How do you handle disorientation during a flight?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What is the autolanding system and when do you use it?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if, during a flight, you notice that your co-pilot is
unusually silent and seems to be suffering from some kind of psychosomatic
illness?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some airlines totally prohibit their pilots from reading books or magazines while
in flight, even on long haul flights. When the autopilot is engaged, what do
you think is the best way for pilots to cope with boredom?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 35- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What is the most interesting part of your job? (35”)

3. Do you still intend to fly airplanes even after retirement? Why or why not? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Auckland Ground Goodair 345, request pushback and start up, stand 12 with information
F (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Southstar 368, approaching H2, after departure climb straight ahead until 3,000 ft before
turning left (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Paris Control, BAW 617, request clearance to join W1 at XK, estimating XK 27 past the
hour (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Cleared to PVH, 7,000 ft, enter controlled airspace FL 10,000ft or below, hold PVH at
7,000 ft, right hand (20’)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Roger, descend 3,000 ft QNH 1021, heading 270 to leave JPT, Transcontinental 801 (20’)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Approach, CPA 908, 8000 ft. with information Kilo

ATC: 908, descent to 5000 feet, expect ILS approach runway 07, QNH 1001

Pilot: Descending to 5000 feet, runway 07, QNH 1001, 908

Pilot: CPA 908, JGA at 5000 ft, request straight in approach on ILS runway 07

ATC: 908, cleared straight in approach runway 21, report established

Pilot: CPA 908

Moments later,

Pilot: CPA 908, negative ILS

ATC: 908, you’re a bit high, descend a little bit

Pilot: Still negative ILS, we’re going around

ATC: 908, roger, standard procedure

1. What was the first instruction given by the controller to the pilot? Now, think about your
answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. What did the pilot encounter and how did he react? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Midwest 385 experienced rapid decompression.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of JG 327. You landed at an airport to refuel and departed
shortly afterwards. During the climb out, you notice that the fuel tanks were not filled as you
had requested. You decide to return. Then, the Tower Controller calls on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: JG 327, contact Hamburg Control now 129.2

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: JG 327, I didn’t get what you just said, please repeat

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot in command of Southstar 512. Upon reaching your cruising altitude, you
level the plane and engage the autopilot. Moments later, you start to smell something burning.
This is also confirmed by your first officer. A few seconds later, smoke starts pouring out of
the instrument panel and now the cockpit is filled with thick smoke. You want to open the
door to the cabin to allow the smoke to escape from the cockpit but this might alarm your
passengers. Now, you can hardly read the instruments even with your mask on.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are the pilot of an aircraft which is suffering from partial loss of control because the
ailerons are not working properly. Adhering to the manual, you decide to land at the nearest
airport. The air traffic controller warns you that the alternate airport is not equipped with a
precision landing system but the runway can accommodate a passenger airplane like yours.
Nearing the airport, you spot lightning several miles ahead of your intended course. You talk
to the air traffic controller and he confirms that there is storm activity in the vicinity of the
airport.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Several European countries have banned certain airlines from other countries because they
think that their aircraft are poorly maintained. The ban is intended to protect the citizens of
these countries by prohibiting those aircraft from operating over their airspace. In your
opinion, is the ban reasonable and fair?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Fleet expansion by big airlines has resulted in the shortage of qualified airline pilots to fly an
increasing number of aircraft. Do you think this pilot shortage problem is just temporary or is
it a serious problem needing a long term solution?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you usually say to your passengers when you are ready to depart
but are delayed for some reason?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: How do you prepare for an emergency landing?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you are already scheduled to depart but are still
waiting for some passengers to board?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: I have a friend who wants to take up a career in flying. He is 40 years old.
Do you think he can still be an airline pilot? Why or why not?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 36- Pilot

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means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without
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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. How did you prepare for your interview for an airline pilot position? (35”)

3. How do you develop a sound working relationship with your captain/co-pilot? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Skipper 8633 is 10 miles north of the Forth Dodge VOR on VFR flight plan to
Minneapolis International Airport with ETA 1350 local time, would like to revise the
ETA to 1425 (30”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Roger, cleared to San Carlos Airport, 6,000 ft, request level change en route, squawk 5501,
Bonanza 5741 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Seaville Control, Arrow 2904, passing 3,000 ft, QNH 1011, turning inbound to PILI,
climbing to 6,000 ft, requesting FL 280 (30”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Pan pan pan pan pan pan, Gregory Control, Polar 677, we are unable to control
pressurization, cabin altitude is rising fast, request immediate descend to FL 100 (30”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Edington Control, Northern 190, we have encountered continuous severe icing at this
level, anti-ice system unserviceable, request descent (25”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20’)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60’)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60’)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

ATC: Orient 718, traffic, 10 o’clock, 6 miles, 5,000 feet. Slow moving passing from left to
right, report in sight

Pilot: Looking out, Orient 718

Pilot: Orient 718 has the traffic in sight, looks like a helicopter

ATC: Roger, Orient 718

ATC: Orient 718, turn left heading 270 and descend to 6,000 feet, you’re number 3

Pilot: Heading 270, descending to 6,000 feet, Orient 718

ATC: Orient 718, continue approach, report passing outer marker, caution wind shear
reported at 4,000 feet

Pilot: Can we land on the opposite runway, Orient 718?

ATC: Negative due to traffic

Pilot: Orient 718, going around

ATC: Orient 718 maintain runway heading, contact 119.2

1. Why did the controller want the pilot to report when in sight of the traffic? Now, think
about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Why did the pilot want to land on the opposite runway? Now, think about your answer.
(20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Capt. Michael was preparing for takeoff.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Cloudstar 821. While on cruise, you receive a resolution
advisory from the airplane’s TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), urging you to climb.
Almost at the same time, the controller calls on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Cloudstar 821, due to traffic, descend immediately to flight level 330

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Cloudstar 821, unreadable; please say again

Pilot: _______________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

Imagine that one of your passengers is a patient who needs to have surgery by a special team
of surgeons in another country. The local doctor who is flying with you says that you are
behind schedule and that time is of the essence. Unfortunately, there are so many departing
aircraft that it takes fifteen minutes before the takeoff clearance is issued. Just as you are
about to release the brakes for takeoff, your co-pilot reports clear ice formation over the
leading edge of the right wing.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Pretend that you decided to abort the takeoff. It is imperative that you inform the controller
about this decision. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the controller. (60’)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

As you approach your destination airport on a sunny afternoon, you notice that there is an
imbalance between the left and the right wings of the airplane. An attendant reports that
several passengers had seen fuel leaking from the right wing. Moments later, the right engine
fails, probably due to fuel starvation. Flying with one engine, you declare an emergency.
Realizing your situation, the controller immediately clears you to land. Descending on the
runway for approach, you see a B747 which has just landed but is clearing the runway. Wake
vortex suddenly races through your mind.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

An aircraft manufacturer is planning to install a system that will automatically maneuver an


aircraft away from a potential mid-air threat without input from the flight crew. The system
reacts by automatically engaging the autopilot to avoid traffic without waiting for the pilot to
take evasive action. In your opinion, will this new gadget improve safety or will it just
complicate existing procedures?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

An indication of the growth of the airline industry is the increasing number of low cost
airlines which pose a threat to bigger airlines. Some people think that to cut down fares, low
cost airlines compromise safety by not adhering to safety standards. In your opinion, is there a
valid basis for this allegation?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What do you usually discuss with your flight and cabin crew in the
preflight briefing?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Why does it take so long to earn an air transport pilot (ATP) license?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you found out that your co-pilot is unfriendly to
passengers and harsh to flight attendants?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Some airlines allow their senior pilots to remain in service until they reach their
70th birthday. Other airlines enforce compulsory retirement when their pilots
turn 56 years of age. At what age do you think pilots should retire? Why?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 37- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What makes you different from your colleagues? (35”)

3. Describe your ordinary working day as a pilot. (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Roger, after departure climb straight ahead until passing 2,500 feet then turn right heading
060, Bigbird 506 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Briggs Control, Southstar 662 is now descending to FL 120, will cross TRE VOR at FL
170 or above (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Pennington Approach, Goodfly 246, out of 9,000 ft, descending 6,000 ft, approaching
North Cross with information Golf (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Sigma Air over BRIKE 52, FL 180, descending to FL 150, request direct to PIREL for
ILS approach at Robindale (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Taxi to runway 24 via C, hold short of G1, QNH 990, request wind information,
Skipper 6231P (20”)

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Rockside Tower, this is ZT 690

Tower: ZT 690, go ahead

Pilot: Tower, 690, we’re over… (with open mike) where are we Jack? ...
we’re over the Small Island for landing at Rockside

Tower: 690, do you have the numbers?

Pilot: Ahh, Jack what’s the ATIS? … Roger, we got India

Tower: Roger, 690, what’s your airspeed?

Pilot: Let’s see, airspeed… how fast are we going Jack? ... 375 knots,
Tower
Tower: What are you squawking, 690?

Pilot: We’re squawking…Jack, what are we squawking…?

Tower: 690, would it be alright if we talk to Jack?

Pilot: Sorry about that, Tower… ah, where were we?

Tower: 690, standby…

1. What did the crew fail to do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Based on the conversation, why did the controller ask ZT 690 to standby? Now, think
about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, DynaAir 629 suffered a complete system failure."

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Skytour 783. As you taxi to the active runway, as instructed
by the ATC, you notice that the steering system is not functioning well. You intend to request
a tug to bring the aircraft to a nearby maintenance hangar. Then the tower controller calls
you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Skytour 782, holding point H1, runway 22

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Skytour 782, please say again; what’s the problem?

Pilot: ________________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the captain of JK 163. En route to your destination, a flight attendant reports that a
man armed with a handgun has taken a child hostage. According to the flight attendant, the
armed man wants the flight to be diverted to another country and promises that no one will be
hurt if his demands are met. He warns, however, that failure to comply with his demands will
mean death for the child and the other passengers. You know for sure that your aircraft
doesn’t have enough fuel to reach the place. The flight attendant says that the armed man
wants to enter the cockpit with the hostage to talk to you.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

One evening, due to unfavorable weather conditions at your destination airport, you are
diverted to another airport which is unfamiliar to you. You estimate that you have just
enough fuel remaining to reach the alternate airport. 40 miles from the airport, you try to
contact the Approach Control repeatedly but you receive no response. To make things worse,
your navigation receivers are not picking up any signal from the VOR and NDB stations
which are supposed to guide you to the alternate airport.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many airlines are planning to allow pilots to fly until they reach the age of 60. Some airlines
are even considering letting pilots fly past the age of 60. Is safety really compromised if an
aircraft is flown by a 60 year old pilot?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Due to the rising cost of fuel, airlines are considering several ways to reduce fuel expenses.
One airline is stripping the paint off its entire fleet of aircraft, leaving only the logo of the
company. Do you think this is an effective option?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What does the first officer usually do?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: I know for sure that airplanes don’t fly backward; so what is the thrust
reverser for?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: Would you still proceed to your destination if the landing gear in the nose
fails to retract after takeoff?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Do you think it would be better for the passengers aboard an airplane if
flight attendants possessed medical or nursing degrees? Why or why not?

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Set 38- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. How does it feel to be in charge of a million dollar airplane with hundreds of passengers
flying at 39,000 feet? (35”)

3. What do you think a world without aircraft would be like? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Minaha Tower, we’ve shut down number 2 engine after a bird strike, request divert to
Gerdi Airport, which is closest to us, EVA 526 (25’)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Newville Control, JS 284, we’ve been hijacked, the hijacker wants us to land at Brooks
but we don’t have that endurance, request landing Newville for refuelling (30’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Ground, SAS 991 stand K14, with Information C, request start upand pushback, our slot
time is 2030 and push at 25 (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Florman Tower, Seawind 994, King Air, one engine on fire,
will attempt to land Florman, 12 miles east of the airport, 3,500 ft heading 320, 5 POB
(30”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. 10 miles northeast of Cranby to Morton, via C4, maintain FL 250, squawk 2037, PA 6721
(20”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Approach: Cherokee 966, I missed your ident, please ident again

Pilot: Clay County Approach, Cherokee 966, squawking 0252 and identing, over

Approach: 966, I’m still not receiving your ident, remain clear of the Terminal Control
Area and say your present position and altitude

Pilot: Clay County Approach, 966, I don’t know why you aren’t receiving my ident. I
just had it worked on, and the mechanic told me it was fine. I’ve got to land
because I told Agnes, my wife, I’d pick her and the kids up when they got back
from LA. What will they think if I’m not there? Over

Approach: 966, this airport is a TCA, and I can’t clear you to land unless your transponder
is working, so remain clear of the TCA and please stand by

Pilot: Clay County Approach, 966, I just had the transponder checked. The guy at the
radio shop said it worked fine. Can’t you get me to land? Over…

1. What’s the problem between the controller and the pilot all about? Now think about your
answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Is the pilot practicing correct radio procedures? Why or why not? Now think about your
answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

6
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Sunair 872 was taking off.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of CT 246 and are now en route to your destination. Due to a
sick passenger, you declare an emergency and the ATC of a nearby airport clears you for an
immediate landing. Fortunately, the sick passenger is revived and is now in good condition.
You decide to cancel your emergency call and continue to your destination. The ATC calls
you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: CT 246, you are number one for a straight-in approach runway 22

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: CT 246, unreadable, please say again

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (45”)

8
Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Pan Pacific 802. Due to heavy traffic at the destination airport, you are
instructed to hold over a certain fix. After holding for some time, you notice that you are now
low on fuel and cannot hold any longer. You inform the Approach Control about your
situation but he just instructs you to maintain present altitude and to standby. You are afraid
the engines might quit anytime.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

9
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are the captain of an aircraft. During take off, the landing gears fail to retract and they
stay in their deployed position. You continue to climb however, since the flight will only take
an hour and you are confident that the problem will be corrected before landing. Doing this
will enable you to reach your destination on time. Your first officer, however, thinks
otherwise. According to him, the problem might be more complicated and recommends that
you go back and land at the origin as soon as possible before the situation gets worse.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question with as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Many people think that cabin crew play a critical role in ensuring the safety of a flight and
they should be required to hold licenses. In your opinion as a pilot, is it necessary for cabin
crew to be licensed and regulated, to improve air safety?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Recently, a passenger aircraft descended below the minimum limit while on approach for a
landing. The pilot in command explained later that the maneuver was intended to emphasize a
lesson to the first officer who was on training. Do you think it is safe for an un-qualified pilot
to fly as first officer during a scheduled flight?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion with as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: What steps do you take to follow the noise abatement regulation during
takeoff?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What are the duties and responsibilities of a First Officer?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if you are about to land and you suddenly see a flock of
birds along your flight path?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Experts say that old airplanes are as safe as new ones. If this is the case,
why do you think airline companies like to replace old airplanes with new
models?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 39- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. As an airline pilot, do you still find pleasure in flying small airplanes like the Cessna 150?
Why or why not? (35”)

3. As a pilot who is always away from your family, do you think it is necessary for you to
make up for important family occasions that you failed to attend? Why or why not? (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Mayday, mayday, mayday, Manila Tower, RP 4251, Twin Otter, engine fire losing
altitude intend an immediate forced landing 20 miles southeast of Manila, passing 3,000
feet heading 320, 4 POBs (35”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Hong Kong Ground, Dynasty 618, request pushback and start up, stand 20, information B,
QNH 1011 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. Isla Grande Approach, Gentlewind 850, out of FL 160 descending 9,000 ft. with
Information C for landing at Isla Grande (20”)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Grandair 345, 25 miles southeast of Brook Island, IFR, at FL 125, estimating zone
boundary 20, TYKE 24 with Information F (25”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Cleared to Kennington 6,000 ft, request level change en route, squawk 5501 Fastair 345
(20”)

4
Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

5
Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Approach, RPC 755

ATC: RPC755 climb 3,000 feet, fly runway heading. Squawk 4765 and ident.

Pilot: Squawking 4765 and ident 755.

Pilot: Maintaining 3,000 ft request higher.

ATC: Squawk 4765, your transponder appears inoperative

Pilot: 755 maintaining 3,000 feet.

ATC: 755 confirm DME from MNL. Still negative transponder reply received

Pilot: Ohhh. . . we got 7 DME

ATC: Until further instructions, maintain 3,000 feet

Pilot: Wilco

ATC: Be advised still negative transponder reply received

Pilot: Roger, will recycle transponder

ATC: 755 still negative. You have to return to Manila if negative transponder

1. Why did the controller refuse to clear the pilot for a higher flight level? Now think about
your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. Why is it necessary for RPC 755 to return to the aerodrome? Now think about your answer.
(20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

6
Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, passengers were boarding DynaAir 267 bound for Tokyo.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

7
Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Friendship 880, on short final for a landing. Over the
middle marker, the localizer signal suddenly disappears. You decide to execute a missed
approach. The tower controller now calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Friendship 880, continue approach, wind 320 at 8 knots

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Friendship 880, message unreadable, please say again

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (45”)

8
Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of UMD 273 and are now turning to base for a landing. As you descend,
you receive traffic information from the controller, indicating that a light airplane is
approaching at your 1 o’clock position. You scan the horizon for a while when you suddenly
see the airplane appear out of some clouds to your left. It’s about a mile away and is flying
straight towards you very quickly. It doesn’t seem to have noticed you yet.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

9
Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are the pilot of an aircraft that is cruising at FL 370 with autopilot engaged. Suddenly, a
flight attendant reports that the passengers are complaining about a strange odor. You check
the cabin and there is indeed a very strange odor. The instruments are all reading normal
however. You discuss this with your captain.. Your captain suggests that you continue the
flight since there is no indication of any malfunction and there is nothing in the quick
reference manual (QRM) that suggests that the flight should be canceled.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

10
Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

When recruiting new pilots, airlines want to make sure that they get someone who will fly
their airplanes safely. In your opinion, what distinguishes a safe pilot from a risky pilot?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

During a heightened alert caused by a reported terrorist plot against passenger aircraft, a pilot
decided to return to the origin airport after a flight attendant discovered a ringing cell phone
on an empty seat. None of the passengers admitted to owning the cell phone. Do you think
the pilot overreacted? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: In what situations do you engage the autopilot and in what situation do you
take direct control of the airplane?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: What do you do to avoid bad weather along your route?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if your co-pilot/captain becomes really sick during the
flight?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: It’s the policy of some airlines to prohibit the members of a flight crew
from eating the same food. What do you think is the reason for this policy?

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English Proficiency Test for Aviation
Set 40- Pilot

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PART 1. TAPE-MEDIATED

Task 1. Introduction
Directions: You will be asked about yourself. Please answer in complete sentences.

(Audio Only)

1. Please state your name and birth date. (20”)

2. What is the difference between actual flight training and simulator training? (35”)

3. Which is harder, flying or navigating? Explain your answer. (35”)

3
Task 2. Read-back Radiotelephony Messages
Directions: Read each message loudly and clearly. You have 20 to 40 seconds to read each
message, depending on the time allotted. Begin speaking after the prompt.

Now read Message A.

A. Southstar 370 from Humphrey, 30 miles north of Brentshire, IFR, FL 125, estimating
POLO 20, HUMP 37 with Information H (20”)

Stop. Now read Message B.

B. Shanghai Ground, China Air 880 at S-3 with Kilo, ready to taxi to holding position of
runway 06L, request departure sequence. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message C.

C. KLM 890, 15 DME and we have the field canceling IFR, request to join left downwind on
runway 02L. (20’)

Stop. Now read Message D.

D. Roger, QNH 1021, after the Fokker 50, taxi to runway 27R, hold short of H1, Bonanza
5538 (20”)

Stop. Now read Message E.

E. Roger, at 7,000 ft cleared to make a left turn, heading 350, request heading of 330 for
weather avoidance, Thai 858 (20')

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Task 3. Stating Own Idea about a Situation
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions about it. You have 20
seconds to study the picture, and 60 seconds to answer each question. Now, study the picture.
(20”)

1. Now, describe the picture in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. How do you think this situation occurred? Now, answer the question. (60”)

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Task 4. Answering Questions about a Conversation
Directions: Listen to the following conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller.
You will be asked 2 questions about it. For each question, you have 20 seconds to prepare
your answer and 30 seconds to respond. You may take notes while listening to the
conversation. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

Pilot: Cleveland Ground, Thai 847 request taxi

Control: 847, taxi via Lima to holding point runway 5R, wind 310 degrees 5 knots, QNH
1012

Pilot: Via Lima to holding point runway 05R, QNH 1012, 847

Control: Read-back correct

Moments later,

Control: 847, you’ve taken the wrong direction, turn right at Juliet, turn right at Romeo and
taxi on Lima in the opposite direction

Pilot: Sorry about that, OK, we’re now turning right at Juliet then right again at Romeo
then take Lima in the opposite direction, 847

Control: 847, that’s correct

Pilot: Control, permission to cross runway 36, 847

Control: Negative, hold short of runway 36, a DC 10 is taking off

Pilot: Roger

Control: 847, confirm you’re holding short of runway 36

Pilot: Affirmative, 847 holding short of runway 36

1. Do you think the pilot is familiar with the airport layout? Why or why not? Now think
about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

2. The pilot acknowledged the hold instruction of the controller with the word “roger.” Why
did the controller still want the pilot to confirm? Now think about your answer. (20”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (30”)

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Task 5. Creating a Story from Illustrations
Directions: The illustrations below show a story. You will tell the story in your own words,
based on the pictures. You have 20 seconds to prepare your story and 1 ½ minutes to tell the
story.

Begin the story with:

“Yesterday, Northstar 319 was on approach during bad weather.”

Now, study the pictures. (20”)

1 2

3 4 5

Now, tell the story. (90”)

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Task 6. Responding to a Communication Problem
Directions: Listen to the following situation. Afterward, you will need to respond to a
communication, then rephrase and clarify your response. You have 15 seconds to respond to
the first communication. In the second communication, you have 45 seconds to clarify your
response. No time will be given to prepare your response. Now, listen.

Imagine that you are the pilot of Northwind 227 and are now preparing for takeoff. Visibility
is poor but you are able to see what looks like the landing light of an aircraft on the runway
moving in your direction. Then, the tower controller calls you on the radio:

(Audio Only)

ATC: Northwind 227, cleared for takeoff, report airborne

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (15”)

ATC: Northwind 227, say again; what’s the problem?

Pilot: ____________________________________________________ (45”)

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Task 7. Responding to an Emergency
Directions: Listen to the following situation, then explain how you would resolve the
situation. You will also need to provide a sample of your radio message. You will have 30
seconds to think about only the first question, then you will have 60 seconds to answer each
question. Now listen to the situation.

(Audio Only)

You are the pilot of Bluejay 597, a passenger aircraft. You are now climbing to your cruise
altitude when Milan Control calls you over the radio. The controller informs you that they
received an unconfirmed report that you may have a bomb on board.

1. What would you do in this situation? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (60”)

2. Now, provide a sample of your radio message to the air traffic controller. (60”)

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Task 8. Handling a System Malfunction
Directions: Listen to the following situation, and explain how you would resolve the
situation. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now,
listen.

You are cruising at 37,000 feet en route to your destination. Suddenly, a flight attendant calls
you on the interphone and reports that they heard a loud noise and that the passenger’s cabin
is now filled with fog and debris. The flight attendant also informs you that she is starting to
feel dizzy.

How would you handle this problem? Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, answer the question in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 9. Expressing an Opinion 1
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

Some airlines are implementing cross-crew qualification (CCQ), in which a pilot is permitted
to have more than one type-rating, allowing the pilot to fly more than one type of airplane.
Do you think this policy compromises safety?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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Task 10. Expressing an Opinion 2
Directions: Listen to the following question. You have 30 seconds to prepare your answer
and 1 ½ minutes to respond. Now, listen.

(Audio Only)

During a flight, the captain of an aircraft was informed that a passenger wanted to enter the
cockpit to observe how commercial flights were conducted. The passenger claims to be a
student pilot. The captain, however, denied the request. In your opinion, did the captain
make the right decision? Why or why not?

Now, think about your answer. (30”)

Now, explain your opinion in as much detail as possible. (90”)

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PART 2. INTERVIEW

Task 1. Introduction and Casual Conversation

Interviewer: Good morning. My name is ___________. I will be your interviewer


today. What is your name?

Interviewer: It’s nice to meet you ______________________. How are you today?

Interviewer: So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?

Task 2. Giving Information about Habitual Activities

Interviewer: Some delays are avoidable. What do you usually do to avoid flight delays?

Task 3. Providing Job-Related Information

Interviewer: Can the autopilot do everything that the pilot does during a flight?

Task 4. Providing a Solution to an Abnormal Situation

Interviewer: What would you do if an air traffic controller instructs you to execute a
maneuver that is beyond the capability of your aircraft?

Task 5. Sharing an Opinion

Interviewer: Regulations and company policy require pilots to make a 360 degree
inspection around the aircraft. Do you think it would be better if
mechanics make this walk-around inspection?

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