CEFR A2/B1 English Level Placement Test

Vocabulary - ESL

Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Grammar & Functions

 

  1. I'm going to the supermarket _______ some food. A. buy B. to buy C. for buying D. buying
  2. If it _______ tomorrow, we won't go to the beach. A. rained B. would rain C. rains D. is raining
  3. Excuse me, _______ you tell me where the post office is? A. could B. must C. should D. may
  4. She _______ been learning English for three years now. A. has B. is C. did D. had
  5. The tickets _______ by my brother last week. A. bought B. were bought C. have bought D. are buying
  6. I don't mind _______ the washing up; I actually quite like it. A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
  7. He _______ to smoke, but he gave it up five years ago. A. is used B. used C. was used D. gets used
  8. They have _______ furniture in their living room. A. many B. few C. a lot of D. several
  9. It's the _______ dangerous animal I've ever seen. A. most B. more C. very D. as
  10. You _______ to wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike; it's the law. A. would B. should C. have D. need

 

Vocabulary

 

  1. What's your _______ sport? A. favorite B. liked C. best D. pleased
  2. Could you please turn _______ the lights before you leave the room? A. up B. out C. in D. over
  3. She wants to _______ an appointment with the doctor. A. take B. do C. make D. give
  4. We had a great time _______ the castle yesterday. A. visiting B. seeing C. looking D. exploring
  5. I need to buy a new _______ of shoes for the wedding. A. group B. couple C. pair D. set
  6. My new job involves dealing with _______ from all over the world. A. clients B. relatives C. classmates D. colleagues
  7. The weather forecast says it will be _______ and sunny tomorrow. A. chilly B. foggy C. cloudy D. mild
  8. He was very _______ when he got lost in the city. A. confident B. embarrassed C. excited D. calm
  9. They live in a small, quiet _______ outside the main city. A. avenue B. building C. neighbour D. suburb
  10. After a long walk, they decided to _______ a coffee break. A. have B. make C. get D. do

employment

Vocabulary - ESL

🧠 A. Gap filling (1 point each)

Fill in each gap with one word only.

  1. When I was offered a higher salary, I decided to hand in my {resignation}.
  2. Many graduates nowadays struggle to find a job that matches their {qualifications}.
  3. He’s been working {for} the same company for over fifteen years.
  4. If you can’t come to work due to illness, you must provide a medical {certificate}.
  5. She’s under a lot of {pressure} to meet the deadlines this quarter.
  6. The company had to make several employees {redundant} due to the economic crisis.
  7. After years of hard work, he finally got a well-deserved {promotion}.
  8. During the interview, they asked me to talk about my previous {work} experience.

✍️ B. Translate into English (2 points each)

Translate the following sentences into English.
(Type your translation into the box below each sentence.)

  1. Firma zaoferowała jej stanowisko kierownicze po roku pracy.
    { }
  2. Jeśli chcesz wziąć kilka dni wolnego, musisz wypełnić odpowiedni formularz.
    { }
  3. Został zwolniony, ponieważ nie spełniał oczekiwań przełożonych.
    { }
  4. Otrzymała premię za wyjątkowe wyniki sprzedaży.
    { }
  5. Lubi swoją pracę, mimo że jest bardzo stresująca i wymagająca.
    { }
  6. Kiedy przechodzisz na emeryturę, możesz w końcu odpocząć od zawodowych obowiązków.
    { }
  7. On często bierze nadgodziny, żeby zarobić więcej pieniędzy.
    { }

🔗 C. Match the words to make collocations (1 point each)

Write the correct letter (a–h) next to each number.

  1. career → {b}
  2. job → {f}
  3. working → {g}
  4. annual → {d}
  5. company → {e}
  6. permanent → {a}
  7. part-time → {c}
  8. unpaid → {h}

a. contract
b. development
c. leave
d. review
e. meeting
f. position
g. experience
h. internship

🧾 D. Multiple Choice (1 point each)

Choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d).

  1. If you’re unhappy in your job, it’s best to _________ and look for something new.
    {b: resign}
  2. A person who supervises and trains young workers is called _________.
    {b: a mentor}
  3. The new project has been put _________ until next year.
    {b: on the back burner}
  4. She was praised for thinking _________ and finding an innovative solution.
    {a: outside the box}
  5. The company went _________ after years of financial problems.
    {a: in the red}
  6. If a product is selling like hotcakes, it’s _________.
    {b: very popular}
  7. He’s such a _________ person — everyone in the office likes him.
    {d: people-oriented}

💬 E. Idioms & Expressions – Gap filling (1 point each)

Complete the sentences with one of the idioms:
(in the red / have a lot on your plate / put off / crunch the numbers / take off / win-win situation)

  1. We need to {crunch the numbers} before deciding whether the project is profitable.
  2. I can’t join you this weekend — I really {have a lot on my plate} at work.
  3. Sales have really {taken off} since we launched our new website.
  4. Let’s not {put off} this decision any longer.
  5. A flexible schedule is a {win-win situation} for both the employer and employees.

grudzień 2023

Vocabulary - ESL

Wybierz właściwe słowo z listy i wstaw w odpowiednim miejscu. Każde słowo użyj tylko raz.owner, assignment, device, enormous, protect, attend, announcement, run out of, jealous of, rare, prefer, crowded, throw a party, rescue, afterwords 

  1. The museum was so __________ that we spent the whole day there. 
  1. I need a new __________ to help me track my steps. 
  1. You should never be __________ someone else's success. 
  1. We're going to ___ next weekend — would you like to come? 
  1. The firemen arrived just in time to _______ the trapped cat. 
  1. Have you finished the science __________ yet? 
  1. This restaurant is always __________ during lunch hours. 
  1. The teacher made an important ____ about the school trip. 
  1. The students will __ a workshop on climate change tomorrow. 
  1. Please don't forget to __________ the plants while I'm away. 
  1. The _______ of the café is planning to open another branch. 
  1. I __________ tea to coffee. 
  1. He said he would help, but we __________ time before he arrived. 
  1. Pandas are a very __________ species and need to be protected. 
  1. We watched a movie and went out for pizza __________. 

Przetłumacz poniższe słowa z języka polskiego na angielski. 

  1. właściciel 
  1. podobny do 
  1. ilość 
  1. słój 
  1. urządzić imprezę 
  1. zapraszać do siebie 
  1. zadanie 
  1. pomoc 
  1. opłata wstępna 
  1. pozwolenie 
  1. przypadkowo 
  1. rocznica 
  1. kolej 
  1. wartość 
  1. ratować 
  1. przeciętny 
  1. urządzenie 
  1. poprzez 
  1. unikać 
  1. Nieruchomość 

Dopasuj słowo z kolumny A do jego definicji z kolumny B. Definicje są podane w przypadkowej kolejności. 

  1. assignment 
  1. volunteer 
  1. announcement 
  1. protect 
  1. jar 
  1. throw a party 
  1. update 
  1. participate 
  1. average 
  1. Rescue 

A. to save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation 
B. a piece of work or task given to someone as part of a job or studies 
C. to take part in an activity or event 
D. someone who offers to do something without being paid 
E. to arrange a social event to celebrate or enjoy something 
F. to stop someone or something from being harmed or damaged 
G. a round glass container with a wide opening and a lid 
H. new information that replaces or improves something old 
I. public or official information shared with others 
J. typical or usual level, number, or amount 

HOLY DAYS

Vocabulary - ESL

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Student Guide: How to Use Your Interactive Worksheet

 

Welcome! This worksheet is designed to help you practice all four English language skills (Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking). Follow these 6 steps in sequence:

 

Phase 1: Input and Comprehension (R & L)

 

  1. Vocabulary Power-Up (TASK 1): Start by reading the holiday names and drag the tradition vocabulary word that best describes each one into the correct column.
  2. Time to Listen! (TASK 2): Click "play audio" to listen to the description of the three traditions. While listening, write one key activity and one specific food in the designated spaces (A, B, C).
  3. Reading Check (TASK 3): Read the text about Christmas Eve in El Salvador. Then, drag the TRUE or FALSE labels next to the three statements to verify the information.

 

Phase 2: Production (W & S)

 

  1. Write Your Invitation (TASK 4A): In the "Write your invitation here" space, write your 5-7 sentence paragraph inviting Ben. Make sure to include the date, the description, and a question about his traditions.
  2. Record Your Voice (TASK 4B): Use the "REC" function (or your own recording app) to record yourself reading the invitation you just wrote. Focus on clear pronunciation and a friendly, natural tone.

 

Phase 3: Wrap-up and Analysis

 

  1. Reinforcement and Conclusion: Read the congratulatory message. Afterward, open the link provided at the bottom of the page to watch a video and check what similarities you find between the different celebrations you've learned about

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