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Grammar

The grammar section of this ESL test will test your knowledge of the phrasal verbs; burn out, slack off, take on, get ahead and carry out through various activities.

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verb; Get ahead.

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verb; Burn out.

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verb; Carry out.

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verb; Slack off.

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Choose two synonyms for the phrasal verb; Take on.

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To make progress in one's career or goals, often surpassing others.

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To complete or perform a task, plan, or action as required.

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To accept or undertake a responsibility, task, or challenge.

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To reduce effort or work less diligently than expected.

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To become exhausted and unable to continue working due to long periods of stress or too much intense work.

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Sarah worked 70 hours a week for months and eventually burned out. 

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Tom used to be a hard worker, but lately, he has been slack off and missing deadlines.

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The manager asked if I could takes on an extra project this month.

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If you want to get ahead in your career, you need to keep learning new skills.

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The team carried up a customer survey to improve their services.

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If you don’t take breaks, you will and lose motivation.

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Ever since he got the job, he has been instead of working hard.

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She decided to more responsibilities to prove her skills.

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Our team is research to improve customer satisfaction.

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Hannah took extra training courses to in her career.

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Reading

The reading section of this ESL test will test your knowledge of the phrasal verbs; burn out, slack off, take on, get ahead and carry out through various activities.

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James used to love his job, but after working long hours for months without a break, he started to ____________________. He felt exhausted, unmotivated, and stressed. His boss noticed and suggested he take a vacation. After resting, James returned to work feeling refreshed and ready to be productive again.

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James used to love his job, but after working long hours for months without a break, he started to burn out. He felt exhausted, unmotivated, and stressed. His boss noticed and suggested he take a vacation. After resting, James returned to work feeling refreshed and ready to be productive again.

Why did James start to burn out?

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James was a hardworking employee, but lately, he started to ____________________. He arrived late, took long breaks, and missed deadlines. His manager warned him that if he didn’t improve, he could lose his job. Realising his mistake, James decided to focus more and get back to his usual performance.

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James was a hardworking employee, but lately, he started to slack off. He arrived late, took long breaks, and missed deadlines. His manager warned him that if he didn’t improve, he could lose his job. Realising his mistake, James decided to focus more and get back to his usual performance.

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James wanted to _________________ in his career, so he took on extra projects and learned new skills. He stayed late at the office and built strong relationships with his colleagues. His hard work paid off when his boss promoted him to a higher position, recognizing his dedication and effort.

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James wanted to get ahead in his career, so he took on extra projects and learned new skills. He stayed late at the office and built strong relationships with his colleagues. His hard work paid off when his boss promoted him to a higher position, recognizing his dedication and effort.

James wanted to get ahead in his career, so he avoided taking extra projects.

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James was eager to prove himself at work, so he wanted more responsibilities. He volunteered for new projects and helped his colleagues when needed. His manager noticed his dedication and praised him. By ___________________ extra tasks helped James develop new skills and move closer to a promotion.

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James was eager to prove himself at work, so he wanted more responsibilities. He volunteered for new projects and helped his colleagues when needed. His manager noticed his dedication and praised him. By taking on extra tasks helped James develop new skills and move closer to a promotion.

James wanted to prove himself at work, so he wanted fewer responsibilities.

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Ben was asked to ____________________ a customer survey to improve the company’s services. He carefully planned the questions, collected feedback, and analyzed the results. His manager was impressed with his work. Carrying out the survey helped the team make better decisions and increased customer satisfaction.

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James was asked to carry out a customer survey to improve the company’s services. He carefully planned the questions, collected feedback, and analyzed the results. His manager was impressed with his work. Carrying out the survey helped the team make better decisions and increased customer satisfaction.

James did not take time to plan the survey questions before collecting feedback.

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Listening

The listening section of this ESL test will test your knowledge of the phrasal verbs; burn out, slack off, take on, get ahead and carry out through various listening activities.

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Which phrasal verb best relates to the audio?

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Daniel knew from the beginning that the project would be difficult.

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Which of the following best reflects Chris’s perspective on burnout?

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Now, I’m preparing a _____________ to present to the team and suggest improvements based on the findings.

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What does Sarah’s attitude towards her work suggest?

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Mark got promoted because he completed a management course.

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Speaking

The speaking section of this ESL test will test your knowledge of the phrasal verbs; burn out, slack off, take on, get ahead and carry out through various listening activities.

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What are the main signs that someone is burning out at work, and how can they prevent it?

  1. How can stress at work affect someone's physical or mental health?
  2. Have you or someone you know ever experienced burnout? What happened?
  3. What small changes can people make in their daily routine to avoid burnout?
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Do you believe it’s okay to slack off sometimes at work? Why or why not?

  1. What are some common reasons people might slack off at work?
  2. How does slacking off affect a team or company?
  3. Can taking short breaks during the day be considered slacking off?
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Would you be willing to take on extra responsibilities for a promotion? Why or why not?

  1. What kind of extra responsibilities do you think are worth taking on?
  2. Have you ever taken on more work than usual? What was the result?
  3. Do you think promotions always lead to more job satisfaction?
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Do you think working long hours helps you get ahead at work? Why or why not?

  1. How many hours a day do you think is healthy to work?
  2. Can working too much lower the quality of your work?
  3. Are there other ways to get ahead besides working more?
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Describe the tasks you carry out at work on a daily basis. 

  1. Which of these tasks do you enjoy carrying out? Why?
  2. Are there any tasks you would like to stop carrying out?
  3. How long does it take to carry out the tasks? 
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Give a clear and detailed answer with examples. Use full sentences and try to include reasons or personal experiences. Speak naturally and confidently.

  1. What is happening in the picture? 
  2. Which phrasal verb from today’s test links to the picture? Why?
  3. How do you think the person feels?
  4. Can you think of a time when you were in a similar situation? What did you do?
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Give a clear and detailed answer with examples. Use full sentences and try to include reasons or personal experiences. Speak naturally and confidently.

  1. What is happening in the picture? 
  2. Which phrasal verb from today’s test links to the picture? Why?
  3. How do you think the person feels?
  4. Can you think of a time when you were in a similar situation? What did you do?
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Give a clear and detailed answer with examples. Use full sentences and try to include reasons or personal experiences. Speak naturally and confidently.

  1. What is happening in the picture? 
  2. Which phrasal verb from today’s test links to the picture? Why?
  3. How do you think the person feels?
  4. Have you ever been asked to take on too much at work? What did you do?
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Give a clear and detailed answer with examples. Use full sentences and try to include reasons or personal experiences. Speak naturally and confidently.

  1. What is happening in the picture? 
  2. Which phrasal verb from today’s test links to the picture? Why?
  3. What could the person have done to get ahead?
  4. Can you think of a time when you were in a similar situation? What did you do?
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Give a clear and detailed answer with examples. Use full sentences and try to include reasons or personal experiences. Speak naturally and confidently.

  1. What is happening in the picture? 
  2. Which phrasal verb from today’s test links to the picture? Why?
  3. How do you think the people feel?
  4. Can you think of a time when you were in a similar situation? What did you do?
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