MOCK TEST: A1

Grammar - ESL

MOCK TEST: A1 / LEVEL 3
Time: 25 Minutes
Student Name: __________________________
SECTION 1: Grammar & Use of English (Multiple Choice)
Choose the correct option (A, B, or C).
1. Carl is a student, but he __________ at a hotel every Saturday.
A) working
B) works
C) work
2. Last year, my brother and I __________ to Italy for our holiday.
A) travel
B) travelling
C) travelled
3. Look at the sky! Next year, we __________ visit Spain in July.
A) are going to
B) going to
C) will to
4. I met a nice boy yesterday. __________ name is Ralph.
A) Her
B) His
C) Him
5. __________ any milk in the refrigerator right now?
A) Is there
B) Are there
C) There is
6. Would you __________ a cup of coffee or tea?
A) want
B) like
C) do
SECTION 2: Open Cloze (Fill in the blanks)
Complete the text with ONE word for each gap.
Hi Molly! How are you? I (7) __________ really enjoying university. Yesterday evening, there was a party at my friend's house. I met a boy. (8) __________ name is Ralph. I'm very happy because you are (9) __________ to visit me next Friday. What time (10) __________ your bus arrive? Email soon,
Susan
SECTION 3: Reading Comprehension
Read about Matt and answer questions 11-13.
Matt's Story:
Cooking was not important to me when I was young. My mum was a good cook, but we didn't learn cooking at school. When I finished school, I worked on a boat. I went to Italy, Spain, and Japan, and I learned about different food. I came home, went to college, and read all the new cookbooks. Next month, my new restaurant will open in Paris!
11. Did Matt learn to cook at school?
A) Yes, he did.
B) No, he didn't.
C) He learned with his mum.
12. How did Matt learn about different food?
A) By reading books at school.
B) By travelling to different countries on a boat.
C) By working in a Paris restaurant.
13. Where is Matt opening his new restaurant?
A) In Japan.
B) In Italy.
C) In Paris.
SECTION 4: Listening Script Exercise (Audición de Precisión)
14. When did Megan go to Dublin?
A) Two months ago
B) Two weeks ago
C) One week ago
15. Why did Megan choose the Camilla Hotel?
A) It was near the station
B) It was very big
C) It was very cheap
SECTION 5: Writing (Express Email)
Write a short email (about 25 words) to your friend Sam.
•
Invite Sam to the cinema.
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Say what day you are going.
•
Say what time the film starts.

CAE REVISION COMPLETE UNITS 1+2

English as a Second Language (ESL)

COMPLETE ADVANCED UNITS 1+2

Exercise 1: Underline the correct options to complete the sentences.

  1. 1. After waiting in line for hours, we finally had / ate / would eat / were eating something small. By then, we were very hungry.
  2. 2. Alicia still hadn’t found / wasn’t finding / didn’t use to find / didn’t find a job when I last spoke to her.
  3. 3. By the time we arrived, most of the dessert already went / had already gone / would go / was already going. Only a few pieces were left.
  4. 4. Aaron wouldn’t leave / hadn’t left / didn’t use to leave / didn’t leave until red finished his homework.
  5. 5. As soon as we were collecting / collected / had collected / would collect our bags, we hurried to find our friends.
  6. 6. Claudia is learning / has been learning / has learned / learned guitar since the start of term. She is really enjoying it.
  7. 7. Are you finishing / Did you finish / Had you finished / Have you finished making the decorations yet? People will be here soon.
  8. 8. When Ben got home today, he had gone out / went out / would go out / was going out to join his friends at the park.
  9. 9. We didn’t live / wouldn’t live / hadn’t lived / didn’t use to live in our town for very long before the new library was built.
  10. 10 I wouldn’t see / haven’t seen / didn’t see / wasn’t seeing Rafael in a while. Do you think he has moved?

 

Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

 

  1. 1. When my brother and I were younger, we often ________ to our cousin’s farm in the summer. (go)
  2. 2. Our history teacher said she ________ the violin in an orchestra when she was younger. (play)
  3. 3. I ________ spicy food, but now I eat it regularly. (like)
  4. 4. My father ________ in a coffee shop when he met my mother. (work)
  1. 5. When Luis lived in Argentina, he often ________ dinner around 10:00 pm. (eat)
  2. 6. I ________ in a big city when I was younger. It’s quite different from where I live

    now. (live)

  3. 7. A: ________ a snack when Natalia called? (have)

    B: No, we had already finished.

  4. 8. A: ________ cartoons on Sunday mornings when you were little? (watch)

    B: No, we didn’t have cable TV.

  5. 9. Nina ________ in this bookstore during her summer break when she was in college.

    (work)

  6. When Maia had tests, she ________ stressed easily. (feel)

Exercise 3: Underline the correct options in the text.

 

Last year, I (1) was going / had gone / went / used to go on a school trip to Rome. I (2) would go / was going / used to go / went on holiday to Italy with my family as a child, but I (3) hadn’t gone / wasn’t going / didn’t go / wouldn’t go in many years, so I felt very excited. We (4) all used to study / had all been studying / have all studied / would all study Italian that semester, so we (5) were looking / used to look / had looked / would look forward to practising speaking with locals. I had a funny experience when I (6) would buy / was buying / used to buy / had bought a pizza slice. The vendor began speaking to me in English, and I felt confused because I thought he (7) was speaking / used to speak / has spoken / would speak only Italian. Eventually, I explained I was from the UK. He said he (8) would see / had been seeing / was seeing / had seen me with a group of English students and thought I was with them. In the end, he (9) had spoken / spoke / was speaking / would speak to me in Italian. I felt quite proud that I (10) had managed / would manage / was managing / had been managing to order food in Italian – finally!

 

Exercise 4: Complete

 

Last year, she decided to __________ in marketing to improve her career prospects. During the conference, the CEO was invited to __________ to an audience of 500. If you’re unhappy with the service, don’t hesitate to __________ to the manager.
I have to __________ later, so please remind me to charge my phone.

My goal this year is to __________ at an international company with opportunities for growth.
After several setbacks, he finally decided to __________ and switch to a more fulfilling job.

On weekends, I usually __________ to buy groceries and household essentials. Before I leave for vacation, I want to __________ to my travel plans to make everything perfect.
To fund her education, Sarah was given __________ through a scholarship program. Since she was already in the city, she decided to __________ and get a few things she needed.

 

 

Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.

 

Choose the correct words from the box to complete the sentences.

Box: conscientious, considerate, hilarious, imaginative, insensitive, naïve, protective, supportive, thoughtful, well-organised

  1.  
  2. 1. My friend Mark recommended a new comedy show, so I watched it last night. It was absolutely __________. I couldn’t stop laughing.
  3. 2. Ella felt uncomfortable with the TV host’s comments about people’s looks. She thought they were quite __________.
  4. 3. Thanks so much for the card and gift! It was a really __________ gesture.
  5. 4. Annie is very __________ of her little brother. She always makes sure he’s safe and

    checks on him after school.

  6. 5. Leo is probably the most __________ student in our class. He studies outside class

    hours and plans to apply for a top university scholarship.

  7. 6. One of my favorite authors writes sci-fi novels with very creative storylines. Her plots

    are always so __________, and I often wonder how she dreams up her ideas.

  8. 7. My cousin Max disliked school and wanted to train as a chef when he was 16.

    Fortunately, his parents were __________ and helped him find the right culinary

    program.

  9. 8. Final-year students need to be very __________ if they want to succeed. They need to

    track their study hours and keep a calendar for all assignments.

  10. 9. When I first entered the job market, I was a little __________. I thought my degree

    alone would guarantee a job quickly, but that wasn’t the case.

  11. 10. My parents taught me to be __________ of other people’s feelings. When I have

    friends over, I make sure we aren’t too noisy so as not to disturb the neighbors.

Exercise 6: Underline the correct options to complete the sentences.

Select the best option to complete each sentence.

  1. 1. I __________ with Sofia at the grocery store. She was on her lunch break from her new job.

    1. a) hit it off
    2. b) bumped into
    3. c) fell out with
    4. d) headed off
  2. 2. I need someone to water my plants while I’m away. I thought of asking Rob, but I’ve been __________ by him in the past. I need someone more dependable.

     a) let down

  1. b) bumped into
  2. c) taken to
  3. d) wound up

3. Since the shops are closed now, we’ll have to __________ milk until tomorrow.
 a) do without

  1. b) settle down
  2. c) turn up
  3. d) take to
  1. 4. My new roommate and I really __________. We both love books, and we have similar interests.

    1. a) hit it off
    2. b) fell out
    3. c) settled down
    4. d) fell apart
  2. 5. When Aaron retires, he hopes to __________ in a small, quiet village.
  3.  a) settle down
  4.  b) catch up
  5.  c) head off
  6. d) dwell on
  7. 6. Chris quickly __________ skiing. I think it’s because he already enjoyed snowboarding.

    a) took to
    b) wound up

  8. c) turned up
  9. d) fell apart
  10. 7. Layla blames her headaches on the stress she’s feeling from her exams. She __________ it to all the studying she’s doing.

    1. a) puts it down
    2. b) gets in the way
    3. c) does without
    4. d) took to
  11. 8. Ever since they __________ over a year ago, Leo and Isabel haven’t spoken. I really wish they would make up.

    a) wound up

  1. b) fell out
  2. c) hit it off
  3. d) caught up

9. Working hard is essential, but don’t let it __________ spending time with family.

  1. a) wind up
  2. b) get in the way of
  3. c) fall apart
  4. d) dwell on

10. It’s normal to feel let down when plans don’t work out, but it’s important not to __________ it. There are other opportunities ahead.

  1. a) fall apart
  2. b) fall out
  3. c) dwell on
  4. d) wind up

Fill in the gaps

English as a Second Language (ESL)

  1. Where is your school?
    My school is in the ________ ________, which makes it very easy to get to. Since it’s in such a ________ ________, I can also visit ________, cafes, and other places nearby that help me with my studies.
  2. Do you like your school?
    Yes, I really ________ my school because it’s a place where I can ________ a lot and meet people who are ________ to do well. Moreover, the teachers are also very ________, which makes learning enjoyable.
  3. Do you think your school is a good place to study?
    Yes, my school is a ________ place to study because it has everything we need, like a good ________ and well-equipped ________ labs. In addition, the teachers are always ready to ________, which makes it easier to focus on learning.
  4. What is the environment like at your school?
    The environment at my school is very ________ and encouraging. For example, students often ________ together on projects, and there are many ________ to keep us involved. Well, frankly speaking, it’s a place where everyone tries to do their ________.
  5. What do you think could be improved in your school?
    Although my school is great, I think it could have more ________ ________ where students can choose to study ________ or in groups. This would make it easier for everyone to learn in the way that ________ them best.
  6.  How important is interest in study?
    Interest in study is extremely ________ because it keeps you ________ despite challenges. When you’re ________ about what you’re learning, even ________ the midnight oil feels like an ________ in your future.
    Interest in study is very ________ because it helps you stay ________ and work hard, even when things get ________. When you like what you’re ________, it feels easier and more ________.
  7.  Which subject do you find challenging?
    ________ is quite challenging for me because it requires sharp ________ skills and meeting tight ________ for assignments. However, I see it as an ________ to sharpen my ________ abilities.
    I find ________ a bit difficult because it needs a lot of ________ thinking and ________-solving. Even though it’s hard, I try to see it as a way to ________ my skills.
  8. How do you go to school?
    I usually go to school by ________, which allows me to manage my ________ effectively. During the commute, I often ________ my notes or listen to educational ________ to make the most of my day.
    I usually take the ________ to school. It’s ________, and I use the time to ________ my notes or listen to ________, so the journey feels ________.
  9. What are you studying?
    I’m currently ________ a degree in computer science, which I find both ________ and rewarding. It offers opportunities to explore ________-edge technologies and prepare for a ________ career in IT.
    I’m studying ________ ________. It’s a bit ________, but I enjoy it because it prepares me for a career in ________, which is something I’m ________.
  10. Why did you choose this subject?
    I chose computer science because I’m ________ by how ________ is shaping our future. I aim to gain ________ in this field and use it to climb the ________ ladder.
    Well, I chose computer science because I’m really ________ in ________ and how it is ________ the world. I want to learn more about it and use this ________ to build my ________ career.

11.            What do you like most about your studies?

……………..is the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. For instance, during lab sessions, I gain hands-on …………………..which helps me sharpen my skills and stay ………………..

I like that my studies include both …………. and practice. For example, we have lab sessions where I can ………………. what I’ve learned. This makes studying more interesting and ……………….

     12.            Are you more interested in theoretical or practical subjects? Why?

I prefer …………… subjects because they allow me to gain hands-on experience and ………………….. real-world scenarios. This approach not only sharpens my skills but also builds my …………………. for future challenges.

I prefer practical subjects because I like to apply what I’ve learned in real situations. It makes learning more fun and gives me …………………… I can use in the future.

     13.            Do you find your studies difficult? Why or why not?

Sometimes, the workload can be…………………., especially when I have to meet tight deadlines. However, I stay motivated by setting ……………….. and managing my schedule effectively.

Sometimes my studies are a bit hard, especially when I have a lot of assignments or……………….. But I try to manage my time well and stay ………………….. which helps me deal with the workload.

14.  How do you usually prepare for exams?

I prepare for exams by ………………..a study schedule that helps me balance my workload. I also collaborate with classmates for group discussions and …………………. past papers to improve my understanding.

I prepare for exams by making a study plan so I can manage my time well. I also study with my classmates and practice past papers to …………………. my understanding of the topics.

15.  Do you prefer studying alone or with others? Why?

I prefer a mix of both. Studying alone helps me focus and ……………… my time effectively, while group study sessions are engaging and help me explore ………………….. perspectives.

I like both. When I study alone, I can ………………. better, but studying with others helps me learn from different ………………… and understand things more clearly

16.  What are your future plans after finishing your studies?

After completing my studies, I plan to ……………….. a career in software engineering. My ultimate goal is to climb the career ladder by gaining expertise in my field and making a meaningful impact in a reputable company.

After I …………….. my studies, I plan to work as a software engineer. I want to keep learning and improving my skills so I can build a ……………..career and contribute to interesting projects

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