EIKEN Style Practice Test - Slightly Harder Version (Around 2-Kyu Level)
Vocabulary Part
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
(1) A: Did you enjoy the museum exhibit yesterday?
B: Absolutely! I was truly ( ) by the paintings.
1. captured 2. impressed 3. wasted 4. demanded
(2) A: I can't believe how expensive houses are in Tokyo.
B: I know. It's almost ( ) for young people to buy one now.
1. valuable 2. impossible 3. cheerful 4. useful
(3) A: Is that noise coming from your car?
B: Yes, I think something inside needs to be ( ).
1. explained 2. managed 3. repaired 4. decorated
(4) Students are asked to ( ) their mobile phones before entering the exam room.
1. admire 2. complete 3. switch off 4. wake up
(5) The scientist made a ( ) discovery that could change the future of medicine.
1. dull 2. significant 3. natural 4. normal
(6) The new student council president promised to ( ) all students' voices equally.
1. permit 2. judge 3. silence 4. respect
(7) The weather forecast says the typhoon will ( ) Tokyo tomorrow morning.
1. approach 2. skip 3. search 4. fall
(8) The workers ( ) the old bridge to build a safer one.
1. reduced 2. explored 3. destroyed 4. refused
EIKEN Style Practice Test - Slightly Harder Version (Around 2-Kyu Level)
(9) The new manager tried to ( ) a friendly atmosphere in the office.
1. complain 2. create 3. expect 4. conclude
(10) Even though the restaurant is famous, their service was ( ) disappointing.
1. deeply 2. closely 3. lightly 4. widely
Conversation Completion
Choose the best answer to complete each conversation.
(11) A: Have you heard about the new shopping center downtown?
B: Yes, I went there yesterday. It's ( ).
1. completely empty 2. much smaller than I expected 3. more crowded than the park 4. very relaxing to
study there
(12) A: I missed the last train!
B: Oh no! You should ( ).
1. stay at a hotel nearby 2. drive faster next time 3. buy another ticket 4. fix your bicycle
(13) A: Can you believe Ken failed the exam?
B: Really? He ( ).
1. studied harder than anyone else 2. took a vacation last week 3. helped me with my homework 4. always
forgets his bag
(14) A: What do you usually do to relax?
B: I ( ). It helps me clear my mind.
1. read mystery novels 2. cook large meals 3. play video games all night 4. avoid going outside
(15) A: I'm thinking about joining the basketball club.
B: That's great! You should ( ).
1. buy a new notebook 2. practice shooting every day 3. visit a museum first 4. sleep longer on weekends
EIKEN Style Practice Test - Slightly Harder Version (Around 2-Kyu Level)
Short Reading Passage
The Story of the Hidden Garden
Anna loved exploring new places. One afternoon, while walking in a quiet part of town, she discovered an old
wooden door covered by vines. Curious, she pushed the door open and found a hidden garden full of colorful
flowers, tall trees, and the sound of birds singing. It looked like no one had visited it for years.
Anna decided to come back every week to take care of the garden. She pulled out weeds, watered the
flowers, and planted new seeds. Over time, the garden became even more beautiful. Eventually, people in
the neighborhood started noticing the change and came to visit.
Thanks to Anna's hard work, the once-forgotten garden became a favorite spot for everyone to relax and
enjoy nature.
Questions:
(16) What did Anna find behind the door?
1. A playground 2. A flower shop 3. A hidden garden 4. An abandoned house
(17) What did Anna do after finding the garden?
1. She asked her friends to help immediately.
2. She took care of the garden by herself.
3. She closed the door and went home.
4. She built a new house there.
(18) What happened to the garden in the end?
1. It became famous and crowded.
2. It was destroyed by a storm.
3. People enjoyed visiting it.
4. Anna moved to another town.
EIKEN Style Practice Test - Slightly Harder Version (Around 2-Kyu Level)
Writing Part (Email)
Situation:
You received an email from your friend Emma.
> Hi! I heard that your city has many nice parks. I want to visit next month. Can you recommend a good park
for me? What can people do there? Thank you!
Instructions:
- Recommend one park.
- Explain two things people can do there.
- Write about 40-50 words.
Start your email like this:
Hi Emma,
Thank you for your email!
Writing Part (Opinion)
QUESTION:
Do you think it is important for high school students to have part-time jobs?
Instructions:
- State your opinion.
- Give two reasons.
- Write about 50-60 words.
