INTRODUCTION

This is Belarusian Proficiency English language test for aviation staff conducted on _____ at Belarusian State Academy of aviation.

The candidate is _______and the examiner is ____________ .

 

Good morning/ afternoon / evening.

My name is _________ . Can you give me your full name, please.

 

Can you tell me where you are from?

 

Can I see your identification, please.

 

Thank you.

 

There are four parts to this test. In the first I’ll ask you some questions about you and your job. In the second part you’ll watch the video and comment on what was happening. In the third part you’ll listen to the controller’s instructions and acknowledge them and in the final part we’ll discuss an aviation-related topic.

If you do not understand my instructions, please tell me. OK?

 

PART 1 (AN INTERVIEW) – 4/5 min.

Now in this first part, I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself:

1. Could you tell me about your job?

2. Why did you choose this profession?

3. What are the main pluses and minuses of being a pilot?

4. What personal qualities, skills and abilities are necessary for your job?

5. Is knowledge of English important in your profession?

Thank you. Now we’ll move on to part two.

 

PART 2 (INTERACTIVE COMPREHENSION OF THE VIDEO) – 2/4 min.

Now you are going to watch a video and then comment on what was happening in the video. You can watch only once. Then you have 10 seconds to start speaking. OK?

Thank you. Now we’ll move on to part three.

 

PART 3 (INTERACTIVE COMPREHENSION) – 8/10 min.

Now in the third part your task is to listen to the controller’s instructions and acknowledge them. If you need to hear a message again, please ask. OK?

1. You are an offender. Penetration 4 miles. Set heading 145 to leave the prohibited area as soon as possible.

2. You need to get down here before 22.00.our noise abatement regulations are extremely strict. Can you arrange it?

3. Do not use exit B4. It is a dead lock. Alternative B7.

4. You have traffic 10 o’clock at the same level. We are not working this traffic. Turn right 20 degrees for spacing.

5. Roger your message about an air rage on board. Is the cockpit secure?

6. Turn right, heading 130. Final approach. Report runway in sight.

7. Approved taxi via taxiway D. backtrack and line up RW 07.

8. Cleared to return back on track. Enter controlled airspace 5 miles North East of DM at current level.

9. I didn’t understand you, please clarify why you are requesting priority.

Thank you. We’ll now move on to part four.

 

PART 4 (EXTENDED DISCUSSION ON AN AVIATION-RELATED TOPIC) – 5/6 min.

Now I’d like to discuss some questions related to the topic 

WEATHER AND FLYING.

 

1. What role does weather play in aviation safety?

2. What weather is good for flying?

3. How do pilots receive weather information?

4. What elements are included into weather reports?

5. What phase of flight does especially depend on weather?

6. What weather conditions affect flight operations on route?

Thank you very much. That is the end of the test.