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Key Facts: Inglês (Prova 550) Exam

550

National exam code for Inglês

EduQA Informação-Prova 2026

105 + 30 min

Duration: 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral)

EduQA Informação-Prova 2026

0–200

Scoring scale; admission minimums are set by institutions (never below 95)

JNE/DGES Guia Geral de Exames 2026

€0 / €3

Free for on-time students in compulsory education; €3 per exam in other cases

JNE/DGES Guia Geral de Exames 2026

CEFR B2

Reference level of the curriculum

Aprendizagens Essenciais / Orientações Curriculares

Portugal's Exame Nacional de Inglês (550) is an 11th-grade national exam prepared by EduQA (formerly IAVE): 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral), scored 0–200. This free bank offers 100 English-language multiple-choice questions on English at the continuation level (about CEFR B2 by the end of the 11th grade): reading, use of English, writing and sociocultural themes.

Sample Inglês (Prova 550) Practice Questions

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1Read the following excerpt: 'Across European cities, youth volunteering programs have evolved dramatically. Rather than viewing community service as an obligation for university admission, teenagers are actively spearheading hyper-local projects ranging from digital literacy workshops for seniors to food bank logistics.' According to the text, how has youth volunteering transformed?
A.Young people now participate primarily to satisfy university entrance prerequisites.
B.Civic engagement has become compulsory across all European secondary schools.
C.Volunteering is now restricted exclusively to environmental campaigns.
D.Teenagers have taken initiative to lead community projects driven by genuine civic motivation.
Explanation: The text explicitly states that young people are actively spearheading hyper-local projects rather than treating volunteering merely as a university admission prerequisite. This highlights their proactive, self-directed engagement in local communities. Distractors either reverse the author's meaning or introduce unfounded claims.
2Read the following sentence: 'The burgeoning interest in sustainable travel among Gen-Z tourists has prompted traditional travel agencies to redesign their entire holiday itineraries.' In this context, the word 'burgeoning' most nearly means:
A.declining rapidly
B.fluctuating unpredictably
C.insignificant and negligible
D.growing or developing rapidly
Explanation: In this context, 'burgeoning' describes an interest that is expanding quickly and significantly, thereby forcing agencies to adapt. The adjective stems from the verb 'burgeon', meaning to sprout, flourish, or grow rapidly. Other options express decline, instability, or insignificance, which contradict the sentence's premise.
3Read the following excerpt: 'While purely virtual schooling enabled academic continuity during lockdowns, surveys reveal that secondary students overwhelmingly favor hybrid schedules. The blended format offers the flexibility of self-paced digital tasks while preserving crucial peer camaraderie in weekly face-to-face workshops.' Why do secondary students prefer a hybrid learning model?
A.It completely eliminates the need for independent home study.
B.It reduces the secondary school academic calendar by half.
C.It guarantees higher final examination grades without practical coursework.
D.It combines individual pacing flexibility with essential social interaction with peers.
Explanation: The passage highlights that the hybrid model combines the convenience of self-paced digital study with the vital social benefits of in-person peer camaraderie. Distractors make exaggerated claims about eliminating study, cutting the school calendar, or guaranteeing high grades without evidence.
4Read the following sentence: 'With the rollout of high-speed municipal fiber-optic broadband, analogue copper lines in the district have been rendered obsolete.' In this sentence, the word 'obsolete' means that the analogue copper lines are:
A.exceptionally expensive to operate
B.technically superior to digital alternatives
C.strictly protected by national heritage laws
D.no longer used or needed because something better exists
Explanation: 'Obsolete' means out of date, superseded, or no longer in practical use because a newer or superior alternative has replaced it. Here, the fiber-optic network has displaced the outdated copper technology. The remaining options mischaracterize the meaning as high cost, superiority, or legal preservation.
5Read the following excerpt: 'In coastal towns throughout Scotland, offshore wind farms have done more than provide clean electricity; they have revitalized struggling maritime economies. Former shipyard technicians and trawler operators have transitioned their maritime skills into turbine servicing and logistics.' What is the central point the author makes about offshore wind farms?
A.Their economic advantages are strictly limited to energy generation companies.
B.They have caused significant disruption to maritime transport and fishing operations.
C.They have forced coastal technicians to relocate to major urban industrial centers.
D.They have revived local economies by offering new career pathways for maritime workers.
Explanation: The passage explains that beyond clean energy, offshore wind installations have revitalized struggling coastal communities by allowing local workers to apply their maritime skills to turbine maintenance and logistics. Distractors contradict the positive economic revitalization described.
6Read the following excerpt: 'Many social media algorithms are engineered around variable reward loops similar to those in gaming machines. By delivering unpredictable bursts of notifications and engagement metrics, these platforms capture adolescent attention and prolong in-app screen time.' According to the passage, how do social media platforms maintain teen engagement?
A.By charging monthly subscription fees that motivate active daily usage.
B.By partnering with secondary school educators to assign homework modules.
C.By using unpredictable feedback mechanisms designed to hold user focus.
D.By offering cash prizes to users who spend over four hours online each day.
Explanation: The text explains that platforms employ variable reward loops with unpredictable bursts of notifications and metrics to hook teen attention and prolong screen time. Subscription fees, educational partnerships, and cash prizes are completely absent from the text.
7Read the following sentence: 'Unlike oral storytelling traditions, monumental architecture provides tangible evidence of an ancient civilization's engineering prowess.' In this sentence, the word 'tangible' is closest in meaning to:
A.hypothetical and unproven
B.temporary and easily dismantled
C.confusing and hard to decipher
D.concrete and physically perceptible
Explanation: 'Tangible' means perceptible by touch, concrete, or physically verifiable. Here, monumental architecture offers concrete physical evidence compared to oral tradition. The other options suggest abstract speculation, impermanence, or obscurity, which are inaccurate.
8Read the following sentences: 'Electric vehicles significantly cut urban exhaust emissions and engine noise. However, without substantial investments in renewable grid capacity, their overall lifecycle carbon footprint remains closely tied to fossil fuel generation.' What is the rhetorical function of the word 'However' in this context?
A.To provide an additional supporting example of vehicle efficiency.
B.To summarize the concluding thesis of the entire research paper.
C.To introduce a qualification or contrasting limitation to the initial benefit.
D.To establish chronological sequence between manufacturing steps.
Explanation: 'However' is an adversative discourse marker used to introduce a contrasting fact or qualification. In this excerpt, it qualifies the positive urban benefits by pointing out the limitation regarding the electrical grid source. The other options misidentify its grammatical and rhetorical role.
9Read the following excerpt: 'Pedestrianising the historical downtown was initially met with vehement protests from local shopkeepers fearing bankruptcy. Twelve months later, pedestrian foot traffic has doubled, storefront vacancies have plummeted, and outdoor cafés have turned the avenue into a vibrant social hub.' What is the author's tone toward the pedestrianisation initiative?
A.Strongly sceptical and pessimistic
B.Indifferent and detached
C.Approving and supportive
D.Hostile and dismissive
Explanation: The author presents the initiative as a success, contrasting the shopkeepers' initial fears with clear positive results: doubled foot traffic, fewer empty shops and a lively social hub. The tone is approving and supportive.
10Read the following excerpt: 'Taking a structured gap year between secondary school and higher education allows young adults to acquire practical problem-solving skills, financial self-reliance, and intercultural empathy that traditional lecture halls rarely impart in isolation.' What benefit of a gap year does the author emphasize?
A.Guaranteed immediate employment in multinational corporations upon graduation.
B.Automatic exemption from mandatory university tuition fees in the host country.
C.Faster completion of academic degree programs without taking introductory modules.
D.Development of practical life skills and intercultural awareness beyond theoretical study.
Explanation: The author points out that a structured gap year builds real-world problem solving, financial independence, and intercultural empathy—attributes that classroom learning alone seldom provides. Other options make unsupported claims regarding guaranteed jobs, free tuition, or accelerated degrees.

About the Inglês (Prova 550) Exam

The Exame Final Nacional de Inglês (prova 550) is an 11th-grade national secondary exam in Portugal. Since the 2025 reorganization of the Ministry of Education (Decreto-Lei n.º 105/2025), exam papers are prepared by EduQA — Instituto de Educação, Qualidade e Avaliação, I. P., which succeeded IAVE, and the exams are organized and graded under the Júri Nacional de Exames. Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 550: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in English, using British English in the wording of items. The exam covers English at the continuation level (about CEFR B2 by the end of the 11th grade): reading, use of English, writing and sociocultural themes. It counts towards the subject's final grade and can be used as an admission exam (prova de ingresso) for higher education where a course requires it. This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with 100 original practice questions. It is not affiliated with EduQA or the JNE and does not reproduce the official paper or its constructed-response tasks.

Exam sponsor: EduQA, I. P. (exam papers; successor to IAVE since 2025) with the Júri Nacional de Exames (JNE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 550: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in English, using British English in the wording of items.

Time Limit

105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral)

Passing Score

Scored 0–200; counts 25% of the subject grade for internal students; admission-exam minimums are set by institutions (never below 95/200)

Exam / Certification Fees

€0 for on-time students in compulsory education; €3 per exam in other cases; €25 + €3 per exam if registering late

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~30% of this bank

Reading

Main ideas, inference, vocabulary in context and tone.

~25% of this bank

Grammar

Tenses, modals, conditionals, passives, reported speech and inversion.

~25% of this bank

Themes

Youth, technology, environment, the world of work and multiculturalism.

~15% of this bank

Vocabulary

Word formation, phrasal verbs and collocations.

~5% of this bank

Discourse and cohesion

Connectors and discourse markers.

Preparing for the Inglês (Prova 550) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scored 0–200; counts 25% of the subject grade for internal students; admission-exam minimums are set by institutions (never below 95/200)
  • Assessment: Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 550: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in English, using British English in the wording of items.
  • Time limit: 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral)
  • Exam / certification fees: €0 for on-time students in compulsory education; €3 per exam in other cases; €25 + €3 per exam if registering late Official sources

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Inglês (Prova 550): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master contextual vocabulary deduction so you can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words without relying on a dictionary during reading passages.
2Thoroughly review B2 grammatical transformations: conditional inversions (e.g. 'Had I known...'), passive reporting structures (e.g. 'It is thought that...'), and negative adverbial inversions (e.g. 'Hardly had he...').
3Familiarize yourself with common English word formation patterns, paying particular attention to negative prefixes (un-, in-, im-, dis-, mis-) and abstract noun suffixes (-tion, -ment, -ness, -ity).
4Practice identifying the function of discourse connectors (furthermore, nevertheless, whereas, consequently) to understand paragraph logic and argument flow.
5Stay informed on modern sociocultural themes such as ethical artificial intelligence, youth volunteering, climate sustainability, and remote work trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who prepares and grades the exam?

Since the 2025 reorganization (Decreto-Lei n.º 105/2025), exam papers are prepared by EduQA — Instituto de Educação, Qualidade e Avaliação, I. P., which succeeded IAVE. The exams are run in schools and graded under the Júri Nacional de Exames (JNE).

How is the exam structured?

Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 550: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in English, using British English in the wording of items.

Is there a pass mark?

No single pass mark: the exam is scored 0–200. For internal students it counts for 25% of the final subject grade (CFD = 0.75 × internal grade + 0.25 × exam); for external candidates the exam grade is the subject grade, so at least 95/200 is needed. When used as an admission exam (prova de ingresso), each higher-education institution sets the minimum, never below 95/200.

How much does it cost?

Free for students in compulsory education who register on time and for internal students in the 1st phase; €3 per exam for 2nd-phase grade improvement, for external candidates (autopropostos) outside compulsory education and for external grade improvement; late registration costs €25 plus €3 per exam (JNE/DGES Guia Geral de Exames 2026).

Is there an oral component?

Yes. The written component lasts 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (160 points), and the oral component up to 15 minutes (40 points). This bank practises reading, grammar, vocabulary and themes only.

How does this practice bank relate to the official exam?

This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with 100 original practice questions. It is not affiliated with EduQA or the JNE and does not reproduce the official paper or its constructed-response tasks. Use it to review content and concepts alongside official Informação-Prova documents and past papers.