B1: ESL Placement Test

Grammar

The grammar section of this ESL test will check your understanding of tenses, the 2nd conditional and phrasal verbs through a variety of engaging activities.

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Look at those clouds! It soon.

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

We __________ dinner when the phone rang.

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Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

She is working in this company since 2018.

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Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

They have been to the cinema twice this year.

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Are you free this evening?

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Why didn’t you answer your phone?

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Choose the correct words to complete the sentence.

If I __________ a million dollars, I __________ around the world.

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Choose the correct words to complete the sentence.

If they __________ more careful, they __________ the vase.

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Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

If she would speak English, she will get a better job.

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Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

If I have a million dollars, I would travel around the world.

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Where would you go if you could travel anywhere in the world?

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What would you do if you had more free time?

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verbs "give up".

quit continue stop start take begin

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verbs "break up".

start split continue begin join end

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Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

I gave up trying to fix the car after several attempts.

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Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

They decided to broke up after five years of dating because they wanted different things in life.

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Match the definition to the correct phrasal verb:

To have a good, friendly relationship with someone. It means you are able to work, talk, or spend time together without problems or arguments.

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Match the definition to the correct phrasal verb:

To use all of something and have none left. This happens when you no longer have any of an item that you need or use.

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I really __________ my new colleagues; we work well together and have a great time during lunch.

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We’ve __________ milk, so I need to go to the store and buy some more.

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Reading

The reading section of this ESL test will check your ability to understand short texts and answer questions based on what you have read.

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Last summer, Anna traveled to Italy for the first time. She visited Rome, Florence, and Venice. While in Florence, she was amazed by the art and friendly people. She had tried many Italian dishes before, but this time, she learned to cook pizza in a class. She is planning to return next year with her sister because she loves Italian culture and wants to explore more of the country.

What did Anna do last summer?

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Last summer, Anna traveled to Italy for the first time. She visited Rome, Florence, and Venice. While in Florence, she was amazed by the art and friendly people. She had tried many Italian dishes before, but this time, she learned to cook pizza in a class. She is planning to return next year with her sister because she loves Italian culture and wants to explore more of the country.

Why is Anna planning to return to Italy next year?

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Sarah has always been interested in animals. She has volunteered at animal shelters for five years. Over the years, she has helped take care of dogs and cats and has found homes for many of them. Recently, Sarah has started working with endangered species. She has participated in several wildlife conservation projects. Sarah has learned a lot about animal protection and hopes to make a bigger difference in the future.

Sarah has never worked with endangered species.

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Sarah has always been interested in animals. She has volunteered at animal shelters for five years. Over the years, she has helped take care of dogs and cats and has found homes for many of them. Recently, Sarah has started working with endangered species. She has participated in several wildlife conservation projects. Sarah has learned a lot about animal protection and hopes to make a bigger difference in the future.

Sarah has volunteered at animal shelters for five years.

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Emily is going to visit her grandparents next weekend. She has already _____________ the trip and booked her train tickets. She will leave on Saturday morning and will arrive in the afternoon. Emily is excited because she is going to spend the weekend with her family and will help her grandmother with gardening. They are going to _____________ a big family dinner on Sunday, and Emily thinks it will be a lot of fun.

She has already _____________ the trip and booked her train tickets.

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Emily is going to visit her grandparents next weekend. She has already _____________ the trip and booked her train tickets. She will leave on Saturday morning and will arrive in the afternoon. Emily is excited because she is going to spend the weekend with her family and will help her grandmother with gardening. They are going to _____________ a big family dinner on Sunday, and Emily thinks it will be a lot of fun.

They are going to _____________ a big family dinner on Sunday

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Last Friday, Sarah was studying for her exams when her friend called. She was reviewing her notes when the phone rang, and she decided to take a break. While they were talking, Sarah's brother was practicing the guitar in the next room. They chatted for about 30 minutes before Sarah went back to studying. She was feeling stressed, but she knew she had to focus to finish all her revision before the weekend.

In the text, find a synonym for this expression "going over".

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Last Friday, Sarah was studying for her exams when her friend called. She was reviewing her notes when the phone rang, and she decided to take a break. While they were talking, Sarah's brother was practicing the guitar in the next room. They chatted for about 30 minutes before Sarah went back to studying. She was feeling stressed, but she knew she had to focus to finish all her revision before the weekend.

In the text, find a synonym for this expression "rehearsing".

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Recently, Maya has taken up yoga to relax after work. She gave up fast food last month and has cut down on sugar. On weekends, she hangs out with friends or works out at the gym. Maya is trying to look after her health and keep up with her fitness goals.

How many phrasal verbs can you find in the text?

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Recently, Maya has taken up yoga to relax after work. She gave up fast food last month and has cut down on sugar. On weekends, she hangs out with friends or works out at the gym. Maya is trying to look after her health and keep up with her fitness goals.

What has Maya done to be healthier?

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Listening

The listening section of this ESL test will assess your ability to understand spoken English through a range of clear and simple activities.

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On Saturday morning, he’s going to visit his grandparents.

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On Sunday, he’s going to catch up on some homework.

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What has Hannah done at work since she started?

She's taken a short holiday. She hasn't met any clients. She's met a lot of uninteresting people. She has worked on several important projects.

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What is Hannah planning to do?

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If I won the lottery I’d travel the world and visit places I’ve always __________ of

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I’d help my family and friends __________, and I’d donate to charities.

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Sarah is thinking about quitting her job.

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Mark was crying in the office last week.

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What has James fallen behind on?

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Question 9/10

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What does the speaker think James needs to do for a bit?

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Speaking

The speaking section of this ESL test will evaluate your ability to communicate in English through simple conversations and responses to everyday questions.

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Speak clearly and share your thoughts.

Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for a minimum of 1 minute.

What do you think is more important for a good work-life balance: having flexible working hours or taking regular breaks? Why?

How often do you take breaks during the day?
How does your work schedule affect your personal life?
Would you like to work from home or in an office? Why?
What are the benefits of having more control over your working hours?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for a minimum of 1 minute.

Do you think it's better to talk to people in person or through technology (like messages or video calls)? Why?

How often do you use technology to communicate with others?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?
Can you give an example of a time when technology helped you stay in touch?
Do you think people are becoming too dependent on their phones?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Is it better to spend money on experiences (like travel or concerts) or on things (like clothes or gadgets)? Why?

What do you usually spend your money on?
Have you ever saved money for something special?
Do you think young people today spend too much money?
What’s the best thing you’ve ever bought?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Speak clearly and share your thoughts.

Use the questions below to describe the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for a minimum of 1 minute.

Where is this man, and what is he doing?
What do you think the topic of the meeting is?
How do you think the meeting is going?
How do the people in the meeting feel?
Have you ever given a presentation? What was it about?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Use the questions below to describe the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for a minimum of 1 minute.

What can you see in the picture?
How does the man feel? Why?
What kind of job do you think he has?
What are some reasons people feel stressed at work?
What do you do when you feel stressed?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Speak clearly and share your thoughts.

Use the questions below to describe the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for a minimum of 1 minute.

What things can you see in the picture?
What are the people doing?
How do you think they feel?
Do you often go to the park with your friends?
What do you usually do when you meet your friends?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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