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

reading 9th form

English as a Second Language (ESL)

 

   This story is about one water polo player Max Roger. He was born in Scotland in 2004. Also he was an owner of young IT company. He is married with his classmate Sarah, but they live separately because of Sarah's job and study.

   Max isn’t good at computer science, but he is a good manager. His hobby is psychology and also he is a motivator on YouTube. In last he wanted to become successful and rich.

   When Max was a teenager, he was found of one youth culture called Mods. He tried to dress in Italian- style and leather clothes, also he wore dark glasses and black shoes. At that time he had some problem with smoking and hated poor people.

   Once Max's friend invited him at the water polo competition and he attended to the Sport club. It became his hobby too. He was very tired after swimming pool but worked a lot at the computer. Max understood that profession of programmer is very well-paid today and organized IT company invested all his money in this project. Now Max works as a psychologist and has a good fame.

   His wife lives and studies in London. She wants to become an architect and has an idea how to protect plants combining them with buildings. She has several projects about parks and sport centers on an area of woodland.

   Max and Sarah have meetings every Saturday. After Christmas they are going to spend three weeks touring Africa. And in two years Max are moving to London too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choose if it is true or false.

 

  1. Max and Sarah are from Scotland.
  2. Max isn’t married.
  3. The boy works on YouTube and Instagram.
  4. He smoked some years ago.
  5. Max's friend was an owner of Sport club.
  6. Max is going to live in London.

 

 

 

Choose correct answer.

  1. Max was born in …… .
  1. 2015       b) 2004        c)2014

 

  1. Young people lived separately because of ….. .
  1. Sarah        b) IT company         c) Max's job

 

  1. Max was found of ….. .
  1. Hippies           b) Rappers          3)Moods

 

  1. He works as a  …… .
  1. water polo trainer       b) psychologist      c) programmer

 

  1. Sarah studied to be ….. .
  1. designer         b) architect      c) ecologist

 

  1. They are going to travel in Africa for ….. .
  1. 13 days        b) 3 weekends        c)  3 weeks

     

       This story is about one water polo player Max Roger. He was born in Scotland in 2004. Also he was an owner of young IT company. He is married with his classmate Sarah, but they live separately because of Sarah's job and study.

       Max isn’t good at computer science, but he is a good manager. His hobby is psychology and also he is a motivator on YouTube. In last he wanted to become successful and rich.

       When Max was a teenager, he was found of one youth culture called Mods. He tried to dress in Italian- style and leather clothes, also he wore dark glasses and black shoes. At that time he had some problem with smoking and hated poor people.

       Once Max's friend invited him at the water polo competition and he attended to the Sport club. It became his hobby too. He was very tired after swimming pool but worked a lot at the computer. Max understood that profession of programmer is very well-paid today and organized IT company invested all his money in this project. Now Max works as a psychologist and has a good fame.

       His wife lives and studies in London. She wants to become an architect and has an idea how to protect plants combining them with buildings. She has several projects about parks and sport centers on an area of woodland.

       Max and Sarah have meetings every Saturday. After Christmas they are going to spend three weeks touring Africa. And in two years Max are moving to London too.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Choose if it is true or false.

     

  2. Max and Sarah are from Scotland.
  3. Max isn’t married.
  4. The boy works on YouTube and Instagram.
  5. He smoked some years ago.
  6. Max's friend was an owner of Sport club.
  7. Max is going to live in London.
  8.  

     

     

    Choose correct answer.

  9. Max was born in …… .
  10. 2015       b) 2004        c)2014
  11.  

  12. Young people lived separately because of ….. .
  13. Sarah        b) IT company         c) Max's job
  14.  

  15. Max was found of ….. .
  16. Hippies           b) Rappers          3)Moods
  17.  

  18. He works as a  …… .
  19. water polo trainer       b) psychologist      c) programmer
  20.  

  21. Sarah studied to be ….. .
  22. designer         b) architect      c) ecologist
  23.  

  24. They are going to travel in Africa for ….. .
  25. 13 days        b) 3 weekends        c)  3 weeks

Road not Taken

English

1. Describe how the poet/speaker acts at the end and explain why you think he acts that way.

The speaker acts with a sense of acceptance at the end, saying that his choice "has made all the difference." He reflects on his decision calmly, knowing it shaped his life. This shows he understands that life choices have lasting effects. I think he acts this way because he realizes his journey is unique to him.

 

2. How do the poet's thoughts affect him?

The poet’s thoughts make him reflect deeply about his life and the choices he made. He wonders how different life might have been if he had chosen the other road. This thinking brings some regret but also pride. His thoughts show he values his journey.

 

3. Explain why you think the poet does not choose the road that many people trod by.

The poet avoids the common path because he wants a unique experience. By choosing the less-traveled road, he believes he can have a life that stands out. This choice shows his desire to explore and be different. It also suggests he values making his own path.

 

 4. Explain the poet's thinking pattern throughout the poem. Does it change at the end? Explain why or why not.

The poet’s thinking is reflective and hesitant at first, as he wonders which path to take. He carefully considers each road, not wanting to miss an opportunity. At the end, he accepts his choice with some mixed feelings, showing that he’s at peace with his decision. His thinking pattern does change from uncertainty to acceptance.

 

5. Is the setting important to the story? How?

Yes, the setting is very important because the two roads symbolize choices in life. The fork in the woods represents a moment when the poet must make a decision. This setting highlights the theme of life’s different paths. Without this setting, the poem would lose its central meaning.

 

 6. What is the turning point of the story? Who/What changes as a result? How? Why?

The turning point is when the poet finally chooses one road over the other. This decision shapes his life, making him realize that choices define our journey. The poet changes by accepting his choice, understanding it’s a part of who he is now. He realizes that he cannot go back.

 

7. What problem does the speaker in the poem face? How does he/she solve it?

The speaker faces the problem of choosing between two paths, each leading to different futures. He solves it by picking the road less traveled, accepting that it’s his personal choice. By doing this, he takes responsibility for his life path. This decision helps him feel unique.

 

 8. Analyzing the poet's thinking pattern and choices, explain why you would/would not like to have him/her as a friend.

I would like to have the poet as a friend because he is thoughtful and reflective. He considers his choices deeply, which shows he values life and decisions. This quality would make him a supportive and understanding friend. I think he could give good advice.

 

 9. Write about what would happen if you brought the poet to school or home for a day.

If I brought the poet home, he might observe everything closely and think deeply about ordinary things. He would likely enjoy nature and quiet spaces to reflect. I think he would be a calm guest, talking about how every choice has meaning. His thoughts would make simple things feel special.

 

 10. Pick a stanza in which you disagreed with how the poet handled a situation and rewrite it in the way you think it should have happened.

In the second stanza, instead of hesitating, I would write, "Without a doubt, I chose the path ahead / With courage, I walked and never looked back." This version shows more confidence in choosing. It shows the poet embracing life boldly, without second thoughts.

 

11. What quality of the poet strikes you as a good characteristic to develop within yourself over the years? Why? Describe how the poet demonstrates this quality.

The poet’s courage to take a different path is a quality worth developing. This shows bravery in facing unknown challenges, which is important for a meaningful life. He demonstrates this quality by choosing the less-traveled road, even though it’s uncertain. This makes him unique.

 

 12. How would the poem be different if told through another speaker's eyes?

If another speaker told the poem, they might see the two paths differently, maybe without hesitation. They might describe the paths with different emotions, like excitement or fear. This would change the poem’s tone. The story might feel less reflective and more practical.

 

 13. What is the main conflict for the speaker in the poem? How does he resolve it? Do you think he resolved the conflict well or not? Explain.

The main conflict is choosing between two paths, representing different life choices. He resolves it by choosing the less-traveled road and accepting his choice. I think he resolves it well because he finds meaning in his decision. He doesn’t seem unhappy, showing he made peace with his choice.

 

Mr. Brightside (present simple)

English

  • Scramble the sentences:

Coming out of my cage
It was only a kiss
And I've been doing just fine
Because I want it all

It started out with a kiss
Gotta, gotta be down
How did it end up like this?
Because I want it all
 

  • Select the correct option:

It was only a kiss

Now ____ falling asleep
And ____ calling a cab
While _____ having a smoke                                    she's (3)
And _____ taking a drag                                            he's

Now _____ going to bed                                             is
And my stomach ___ sick                                          they're
And ____ all in my head                                             it's

But ____ touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go

Scramble the words:

just/ And/ can't/ I/ look
killing/ It's/ me
And / control/ taking
 

Jealousy
Turning saints into the ______                                    me
Swimming _______ sick lullabies                               sea
Choking on your alibis                                                through
But _____ just the price I pay                                     it's
Destiny is calling ____                                                I'm 
Open up my eager ______                                         eyes
'Cause ____ Mr. Brightside

 

  • Complete with the missing pronoun

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta, gotta be down
Because I want ___ all

___ started out with a kiss
How did ___ end up like this?
(___ was only a kiss)
____ was only a kiss
 

  • Complete with the correct connector

Now I'm falling asleep
____ she's calling a cab
______ he's having a smoke
____ she's taking a drag

Now they're going to bed
____ my stomach is sick
____ it's all in my head

____ she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
 

'Cause I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
 

Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside

I never
I never
I never
I never

7 Deadly Sins of Presentations

English as a Second Language (ESL)

 

The 7 Deadly Sins of Presentations

 

I've been to a lot of presentations. Some have been good, but many have been bad. Very bad. So I thought it might be helpful to put together a list of the seven deadly sins of presentations.1. Lack of preparation: This is the most common sin. There's no _____(1) for not preparing. You should know your script and your slides inside out. If you don't, then your audience will know you're not prepared and they'll _____(2) interest.2. Too much information: Many presenters try to include too much information in their talks. They think that if they say everything about their subject, then people will be impressed. But actually, people get _____(3) very quickly. Your presentation should be simple and clear.3. Reading from the slides: This is another very common mistake. You should never read directly from your slides. People can read for themselves. Instead, you should use your slides to help explain what you're saying. For example, you could use photos or diagrams.4. No structure: A good presentation needs a clear structure. Your audience wants to know where you're going. You should start by telling them what you're going to talk about, then go into more _____(4), and finally summarise what you've said.5. Not making eye contact: This is a big problem for many presenters. They look at their notes or at the screen, but they don't look at the audience. Eye contact is very important. It helps you connect with your audience and makes them feel involved.6. Speaking too quickly: When you're nervous, it's easy to speak too quickly. But if you speak too fast, people won't understand you. You need to slow down and give people time to think.7. No enthusiasm: Finally, the most serious sin of all is not being enthusiastic about your subject. If you're not interested, then your audience certainly won't be. You need to show how much you care about what you're saying.So those are the seven deadly sins of presentations. Make sure you _____(5) them!

 

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