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Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening and Speaking A

GRAMMAR

1 Put the words in the correct order.

Example: is favourite what your sport ?
What is your favourite sport?
1 you we get a taxi think do think should ?

2 usually does Michael get work how to ?

3 wants do the washing-up who to?

4 use where you live to did ?

5 coat is this yours ?

6 the flight long is going take to how ?

2 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Example: I usually leave (leave) home at eight o’clock.

1 Blanca (write) an important email at the moment.

2 Ed (work) in a pet shop before he became a vet.
3 That’s a surprise! Eloise (not wear) jeans today.
4 I (clean) the kitchen if you do the vacuuming upstairs.
5 Jeremy (not call) me back last night; I expect he forgot.
6 you ever (lend) money to a friend?
7 Their star player (not train) at the moment. He’s hurt.
8 We (find) a lost phone in college last week.
9 He (not be) ready when we arrived, so we had to wait.
10 The dishwasher (invent) by an American woman.
11 I’ve checked the forecast and it (not rain) tomorrow.
12 I went back to sleep because I (wake up) too early.
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3 Complete the sentences with one word.

Example: What is the matter?

1 If you were my neighbour, I be very happy.

2 We’ll finish as quickly we can.
3 Sachin has had piano lessons several years.
4 A I can’t play a musical instrument.
B can I.
5 He said he want to come because the cinema was too expensive.
6 A I turn on the radio? It’s very quiet in here.
B Yes, please. That’s a good idea.

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7 A Cora will be here in 15 minutes and I haven’t tidied the flat yet.
B Don’t worry. I’ve tidied the kitchen. I did it this morning. Let’s
tidy the living room together.
8 It isn’t easy learn a new language.
9 Did you to like PE at school?
10 A Is this Tarik’s notebook? I found it in the library.
B No, it’s . I left it there this morning. Thank you.
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4 Underline the correct word(s) in each sentence.

Example: That was the most / more expensive restaurant I’ve ever eaten in.
1 My drawing is worst / worse than yours.
2 I’ve yet / just finished reading the new best-selling book by Maya Linnet.
3 Don’t drink too many / too much coffee in the afternoon, you won’t sleep.
4 You mustn’t / don’t have to hold the spider if you don’t want to.
5 Justin doesn’t do enough / too exercise. He’s a bit overweight.
6 Let’s turn off the TV. There’s anything / nothing interesting to watch.
7 Swimming / Swim in the sea is a wonderful experience.
8 You don’t have to / should tell your father how you feel. I’m sure he’ll
understand.
9 We might / must get tickets for the concert – it depends on the price.
10 If I were you, I won’t / wouldn’t stay in that stressful job for very long.
11 I don’t know somebody / anyone who has a phobia.
12 Five minutes later / next, Daniel walked into the room.
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Grammar total 40

VOCABULARY

5 Write the opposite.

Example: noisy quiet
1 curly
2 buy
3 asleep
4 divorced
5 download

6 Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Example: My mum likes designer jewellery, for example rings and bracelets.
bags jewellery clothes
1 Arianna to be ill. But she wasn’t sick at all.
felt said pretended
2 The shop assistant to help Nell look for a dress.
preferred offered complained

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3 The river used to be but now it is clean.

safe empty polluted
4 Look! I can see two under that tree.
bee deer bird
5 Jake is on the top of his head. He has no hair there.
bald beard slim
6 We went in Paris.
abroad sightseeing holiday
7 Please to me!
listen believe think
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7 Add one word from the box to each word group. There are
three words that you don’t need.

passport trolley tie historic rabbit

happiness goal washing machine
geography mean athletics

Example: receipt checkout shelves trolley

1 love fear anxiety
2 dishwasher kettle sink
3 hoop net track
4 camel lion bear
5 maths IT languages
6 hat scarf boots 6

8 Complete the sentences with one word.

Example: I’m afraid of spiders.
1 Don’t forget to take that shirt to the shop. You need a smaller size.
2 Ellie wants to get . She’s going swimming twice a week.
3 Christine has gone for the weekend. I think she’s gone camping
with Ann.
4 Can I drop you at the cinema? I’m driving to town now.
5 Have you a signal on your phone? I haven’t.
6 Go of this building and over the bridge.
7 I’m in science, particularly chemistry. It’s my favourite subject.
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9 Underline the correct verb.

Example: look like / look forward / go away someone
1 load / dust / do the furniture
2 get / meet / wait on with someone
3 play / get / have a great time
4 listen / look / see after a pet
5 shop / be / make lunch
6 tell / speak / say a joke
7 catch / throw / go a train

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8 work / play / do the piano

9 meet / look for / know someone well
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10 fall / open / have in love

10 Change the word given to the word form in brackets.

Example: compete competition (noun)
1 talent (adjective)
2 lazy (adverb)
3 fly (noun)
4 arrival (verb)
5 succeed (noun)
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

1. Pronunciation and Understandability

1 Point: Speech is unclear, with frequent errors that make understanding difficult.
2 Points: Pronunciation is inconsistent; errors sometimes hinder understanding.
3 Points: Pronunciation is generally clear, though noticeable errors occur with less familiar
words.
4 Points: Pronunciation is mostly accurate, with minor issues that don’t impede
understanding.
5 Points: Pronunciation is clear and natural for this level, making speech easy to understand.

2. Vocabulary Range and Appropriacy

1 Point: Vocabulary is very limited; struggles to use basic words even with prompts.
2 Points: Relies on simple, repetitive vocabulary; uses some inappropriate words or phrases.
3 Points: Can use a limited range of vocabulary to convey meaning in familiar topics.
4 Points: Demonstrates a broader range of vocabulary; occasionally hesitates or repeats.
5 Points: Confidently uses appropriate vocabulary to express ideas clearly at this level.

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3. Listening Comprehension

1 Point: Understands only isolated words or very simple instructions with frequent repetition.
2 Points: Struggles with longer sentences; needs support to grasp basic meaning.
3 Points: Understands familiar topics and simple dialogues but may require some repetition.
4 Points: Understands most conversations and instructions in familiar contexts with ease.
5 Points: Understands conversations and short texts appropriate to the level with minimal
difficulty.
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4. Fluency and Coherence

1 Point: Struggles to form sentences; speech is fragmented with long pauses.

2 Points: Forms basic sentences but hesitates frequently and struggles to connect ideas.
3 Points: Can speak in simple, connected sentences, though with noticeable pauses.
4 Points: Speaks clearly and coherently in familiar situations with minor hesitation.
5 Points: Speaks fluently and confidently, maintaining coherence throughout.

Scoring

o 16–20: Excellent performance for pre-intermediate level.

The student demonstrates strong listening and speaking skills, with clear
pronunciation, effective vocabulary use, good fluency, and strong comprehension.
o 11–15: Good performance; areas for improvement.
The student has a solid foundation but needs to refine specific skills, such as
expanding vocabulary, improving pronunciation, or increasing fluency.
o 6–10: Needs significant practice in specific areas.
The student struggles with key aspects like forming coherent sentences,
understanding spoken language, or maintaining fluency. Additional support is needed
to progress.
o 1–5: Struggling; needs focused support.
The student faces major challenges in both listening and speaking. Intensive practice
and tailored assistance are essential to build confidence and competence.

Listening and Speaking during the class total 20

Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking total 100

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