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Key Facts: Státní jazyková zkouška — všeobecná Exam
CEFR C1
Official proficiency level certified by the general state language examination
MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. § 4
4,000
Approximate number of lexical units required for the všeobecná examination
MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. Příloha Čl. 2
4 hours
Total duration of the mandatory written component covering reading, writing, listening, and grammar
MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. Příloha Čl. 2
500 pages
Minimum volume of original-language literature on candidate's mandatory reading list
MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. Příloha Čl. 2
7,000 CZK
Statutory maximum fee cap set by the Ministry of Education for the všeobecná exam
MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. § 6
5 working days
Minimum interval between the written examination and the oral examination
MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. Příloha Čl. 6
The Státní jazyková zkouška všeobecná is Czechia's official C1 state language exam under MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb., consisting of a 4-hour written paper and a 25–30-minute oral exam on realia and literature. Fees are capped at 7,000 CZK. This 100-question bank provides an English-guided MCQ study adaptation covering C1 grammar, lexicon, text analysis, and realia.
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1Choose the phrasal verb that correctly completes the sentence: 'Due to severe flooding along the Vltava River, the municipal authorities had no choice but to ________ the open-air cultural festival.'
2Select the preposition that correctly completes the dependent prepositional pattern: 'The dean warmly congratulated the research team ________ their groundbreaking discovery in molecular biology.'
3Which sentence uses the adjective 'actual' correctly according to standard English usage, avoiding the false-friend trap with the Czech word 'aktuální'?
4Choose the correct collocation to complete the sentence: 'Despite facing fierce market competition, the management made a determined ________ to retain all existing staff.'
5Identify the grammatically correct verb form following the idiom 'had better': 'The storm clouds are gathering rapidly; we had better ________ before the rain starts.'
6Choose the sentence that correctly conveys the meaning of the English adverb 'eventually':
7Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: 'The former chief executive was formally accused ________ embezzling corporate pension funds.'
8Select the correct passive construction with a perfect infinitive to report a past belief: 'The suspect ________ the country several hours before the border controls were reinstated.'
9Which adjective forms the most natural and standard collocation to describe intense, heavy rainfall in formal English?
10Complete the sentence with the appropriate phrasal verb: 'The working group was tasked to ________ an innovative strategy to improve energy efficiency across public buildings.'
About the Státní jazyková zkouška — všeobecná Exam
The Státní jazyková zkouška všeobecná is the Czech state language examination at CEFR C1 level, established by the Education Act (Zákon č. 561/2004 Sb.) and regulated under MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. It is administered by authorized language schools. The exam verifies command of approximately 4,000 lexical units through a four-hour written examination (reading comprehension, ~500-word composition, listening comprehension, and grammar/lexical structures) and a 25–30-minute oral examination covering spoken interaction, target-language and Czech realia, and discussion of at least 500 pages of original-language literature read by the candidate. Passing the written component (grade 1, 2, or 3) is required to take the oral part. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for an English sitting, not an official translation or format simulation; candidates taking another target language need language-specific preparation, and every candidate still needs free-response writing, listening, and oral practice.
Assessment
The exam consists of two stages defined by MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb.: (1) Written component (4 hours total) testing reading comprehension (55–60 min, 1,200–1,400 words), written composition (85 min, ~500 words), listening comprehension (40–45 min), and grammar/lexicon structures (55–60 min). Dictionaries may be used for reading and composition. (2) Oral component (25–30 min with up to 20 min preparation), scheduled at least 5 business days later, covering conversation, target-country and Czech realia, and discussion of the pre-submitted 500-page original literature list. Passing the written examination with grade 1, 2, or 3 is a statutory prerequisite to sit for the oral examination.
Time Limit
Written component: 4 hours (240 minutes); Oral component: 25–30 minutes
Passing Score
Graded 1 (výborně), 2 (velmi dobře), 3 (dobře), and 4 (nevyhověl). Both written and oral sections must receive grade 1, 2, or 3; grade 4 on the written paper bars entry to the oral exam.
Exam Fee
Capped at 7,000 CZK by MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. § 6. Each authorized school sets its actual fee; candidates should confirm the current amount directly with their chosen school. (Authorized Czech language schools with the right of state language examination (Jazykové školy s právem státní jazykové zkoušky) under MŠMT)
Státní jazyková zkouška — všeobecná Exam Content Outline
Gramaticko-lexikální struktury (Advanced Grammar & Lexical Structures)
Advanced C1 morphosyntax: negative inversion, cleft sentences, mixed conditionals, subjunctive moods, participle clauses, nominalization, prepositional government, advanced collocations, phrasal verbs, idioms, and false friends relative to Czech.
Porozumění čtenému textu a textová analýza (Reading Comprehension & Analysis)
Reading comprehension across complex expository and journalistic texts: identifying main ideas and implicit arguments, analyzing author stance and tone, evaluating rhetorical devices, and understanding discourse cohesion.
Reálie cílových zemí a České republiky (Target-Language & Czech Realia)
Sociopolitical, historical, and cultural knowledge of English-speaking countries (UK, USA, Commonwealth) and the ability to articulate Czech institutions, geography, history, and cultural heritage in English.
Písemný a ústní projev, literární analýza (Discourse, Writing & Literary Analysis)
Conventions of 500-word formal and argumentative essays, paragraph development, transitional markers, literary terminology, narrative techniques, and critical analysis of original literature satisfying the 500-page reading requirement.
How to Pass the Státní jazyková zkouška — všeobecná Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Graded 1 (výborně), 2 (velmi dobře), 3 (dobře), and 4 (nevyhověl). Both written and oral sections must receive grade 1, 2, or 3; grade 4 on the written paper bars entry to the oral exam.
- Assessment: The exam consists of two stages defined by MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb.: (1) Written component (4 hours total) testing reading comprehension (55–60 min, 1,200–1,400 words), written composition (85 min, ~500 words), listening comprehension (40–45 min), and grammar/lexicon structures (55–60 min). Dictionaries may be used for reading and composition. (2) Oral component (25–30 min with up to 20 min preparation), scheduled at least 5 business days later, covering conversation, target-country and Czech realia, and discussion of the pre-submitted 500-page original literature list. Passing the written examination with grade 1, 2, or 3 is a statutory prerequisite to sit for the oral examination.
- Time limit: Written component: 4 hours (240 minutes); Oral component: 25–30 minutes
- Exam fee: Capped at 7,000 CZK by MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. § 6. Each authorized school sets its actual fee; candidates should confirm the current amount directly with their chosen school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Státní jazyková zkouška všeobecná (SJZV)?
The Státní jazyková zkouška všeobecná is the Czech state language examination corresponding to CEFR level C1. Its scope and assessment rules are defined by MŠMT Decree No. 33/2005 Sb.
Who organizes and administers the examination?
The examinations are organized and administered exclusively by language schools authorized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (Jazykové školy s právem státní jazykové zkoušky) that are recorded in the official Czech Register of Schools and Educational Facilities.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a 4-hour written component and a 25–30-minute oral component. The written component covers reading comprehension (1,200–1,400 words), a ~500-word composition, listening comprehension, and grammar/lexical structures. The oral component tests interaction, target-country and Czech realia, and a discussion of the candidate's 500-page literary reading list.
What happens if a candidate fails the written part?
Under Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. § 8, candidate performance on both written and oral parts is graded 1 (výborně), 2 (velmi dobře), 3 (dobře), and 4 (nevyhověl). A candidate who receives grade 4 on the written paper fails the exam and cannot proceed to the oral component.
What are the fees for the general state language examination?
Under Decree No. 33/2005 Sb. § 6, the maximum fee for the všeobecná examination is 7,000 CZK. Authorized schools establish their own exact prices within this ceiling, so candidates should check the current fee with the school where they plan to apply.
Why is this practice bank presented in English?
OpenExamPrep maintains one English-language bank per exam. This MCQ resource focuses on an English sitting and preserves official Czech exam terms where useful. It is not an official translation or format simulation, does not prepare candidates for other target languages, and cannot replace the official exam's listening, free-response writing, or oral performance practice.