English Placement Test

1- Alex ______ an actor.

Marc ______ six brothers.

A: _______ Italian food?
B: Yes, I do.

A: Was Shakespeare a painter?
B: No, he ______ .

______ up early yesterday morning?

A: Good night. B: ______ .

Can you ______ Turkish?

James ______ to work yesterday

A: ______
B: I have a headache, that’s all.

A: What time were you born?
B: _______ .

A: Excuse me. How do I get to the bus station?
B: ______ .

A: How much is the camera?
B: ______ .

A: How do you spell ‘school’?
B: ______ .

A: What’s your job?
B: I’m _______ .

John isn’t Alice’s _______ . They aren’t married.

What do they speak in ______ ?

Your keys are in the ______ .

We _______ a car for $ 20 000.

Do you play ______ ?

David Smith is a doctor. He works in a hospital. His wife, Angela, is a bank manager. They have two children, Robert and Susan. Robert is eleven and Susan is nine. They’re at school. Last Sunday, the family got up early. David made a big breakfast of eggs and sausages. Then they went to the park. David and Robert played football, and Angela and Susan played tennis. The weather was beautiful. They enjoyed it. In the afternoon, they went out to a restaurant for lunch.

David and Angela are ______ .

David Smith is a doctor. He works in a hospital. His wife, Angela, is a bank manager. They have two children, Robert and Susan. Robert is eleven and Susan is nine. They’re at school. Last Sunday, the family got up early. David made a big breakfast of eggs and sausages. Then they went to the park. David and Robert played football, and Angela and Susan played tennis. The weather was beautiful. They enjoyed it. In the afternoon, they went out to a restaurant for lunch.


Angela is Susan’s ______ .

David Smith is a doctor. He works in a hospital. His wife, Angela, is a bank manager. They have two children, Robert and Susan. Robert is eleven and Susan is nine. They’re at school. Last Sunday, the family got up early. David made a big breakfast of eggs and sausages. Then they went to the park. David and Robert played football, and Angela and Susan played tennis. The weather was beautiful. They enjoyed it. In the afternoon, they went out to a restaurant for lunch.

Robert isn’t ______ .

David Smith is a doctor. He works in a hospital. His wife, Angela, is a bank manager. They have two children, Robert and Susan. Robert is eleven and Susan is nine. They’re at school. Last Sunday, the family got up early. David made a big breakfast of eggs and sausages. Then they went to the park. David and Robert played football, and Angela and Susan played tennis. The weather was beautiful. They enjoyed it. In the afternoon, they went out to a restaurant for lunch.

David, Angela, Robert and Susan went to the park ______ .

David Smith is a doctor. He works in a hospital. His wife, Angela, is a bank manager. They have two children, Robert and Susan. Robert is eleven and Susan is nine. They’re at school. Last Sunday, the family got up early. David made a big breakfast of eggs and sausages. Then they went to the park. David and Robert played football, and Angela and Susan played tennis. The weather was beautiful. They enjoyed it. In the afternoon, they went out to a restaurant for lunch.

David ______ breakfast.

David Smith is a doctor. He works in a hospital. His wife, Angela, is a bank manager. They have two children, Robert and Susan. Robert is eleven and Susan is nine. They’re at school. Last Sunday, the family got up early. David made a big breakfast of eggs and sausages. Then they went to the park. David and Robert played football, and Angela and Susan played tennis. The weather was beautiful. They enjoyed it. In the afternoon, they went out to a restaurant for lunch.

They had ______ .

I ______ to my brother right now.

______ swim when I was five years old.

They ______ in Hong Kong in 2010.

______ to stay home and watch TV.

Helena has never ______ to Australia.

We ______ invite Tomas to the party.

A: ______ .
B: Sure. Good idea.

A: There’s an Internet café in Park Lane, next to the bank.
B: ______ .

A: ______ 
B: No, it isn’t.

A: ______
B: Yes, please. It’s delicious.

A: What about this jacket?
B: ______

A: ______
B: Well, we could go swimming.

A: How do you find living in New York?
B: ______

I don’t like preparing food, but I like ______ in restaurants.

The plates are in the ______ .

Can you ______ this from German to English?

She speaks ______ Spanish

It’s a lovely day. It’s ______ . Let’s go to the beach.

My father is a nurse. He works in a ______ .

My name’s Rachel. I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing, but I love swimming. I was born in a village near the seaside, and my family went to the beach almost every day. I could swim when I was a baby. I loved it then, and I love it now. My brother loves surfing and he’s really good at it. He’s the best surfer in our school. He’s won ten or fifteen competitions. I’ve tried it, but I’ve never learnt to surf. Maybe I’ll try it again when I retire!

 Rachel talks about ______.

My name’s Rachel. I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing, but I love swimming. I was born in a village near the seaside, and my family went to the beach almost every day. I could swim when I was a baby. I loved it then, and I love it now. My brother loves surfing and he’s really good at it. He’s the best surfer in our school. He’s won ten or fifteen competitions. I’ve tried it, but I’ve never learnt to surf. Maybe I’ll try it again when I retire!

Rachel talks about her ______ .

My name’s Rachel. I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing, but I love swimming. I was born in a village near the seaside, and my family went to the beach almost every day. I could swim when I was a baby. I loved it then, and I love it now. My brother loves surfing and he’s really good at it. He’s the best surfer in our school. He’s won ten or fifteen competitions. I’ve tried it, but I’ve never learnt to surf. Maybe I’ll try it again when I retire!

Rachel ______ when she was a very little girl.

My name’s Rachel. I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing, but I love swimming. I was born in a village near the seaside, and my family went to the beach almost every day. I could swim when I was a baby. I loved it then, and I love it now. My brother loves surfing and he’s really good at it. He’s the best surfer in our school. He’s won ten or fifteen competitions. I’ve tried it, but I’ve never learnt to surf. Maybe I’ll try it again when I retire!

Rachel’s brother ______ surfing.

My name’s Rachel. I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing, but I love swimming. I was born in a village near the seaside, and my family went to the beach almost every day. I could swim when I was a baby. I loved it then, and I love it now. My brother loves surfing and he’s really good at it. He’s the best surfer in our school. He’s won ten or fifteen competitions. I’ve tried it, but I’ve never learnt to surf. Maybe I’ll try it again when I retire!

Rachel ______ surfing.

My name’s Rachel. I like summer best. We cook and eat in the garden, and we often go to the beach. I don’t like sunbathing, but I love swimming. I was born in a village near the seaside, and my family went to the beach almost every day. I could swim when I was a baby. I loved it then, and I love it now. My brother loves surfing and he’s really good at it. He’s the best surfer in our school. He’s won ten or fifteen competitions. I’ve tried it, but I’ve never learnt to surf. Maybe I’ll try it again when I retire!

Rachel’s brother is ______ surfer than his classmates.

I’m thinking ______ to Japan next year.

One day, I hope ______ China.

If I ______ travelling, I’ll send you lots of postcards.

In the future, cities on Mars ______ .

All of the sandwiches ______ .

There was no money in the office when I arrived at work. All of it ______ by burglars.

A: ______
B: £8 for an adult, £4.50 for children under 12.

A: ______
B: Cheer up! You’ve got me. I’m always here for you.

A: What are your symptoms?
B:   ______

A: Hello? Hello?
B:

A: Mike and Jo are such nice people.
B: ______

A: I’ll give you a lift into town if you like.
B: ______

I didn’t have much time, so I did my homework ______ .

I haven’t got any ______ . Is there a chemist’s near here?

We were ______ during the film. It wasn’t interesting at all

I’m ______ a lot of training for my new job.

Henry wants to study at Oxford University, but he also wants to study at Cambridge University. He can’t ______ up his mind.

I ______ my job because the hours were too long.

My brother really ______  my father.

Greg is 21 years old. He’s been studying at Manchester University for the past three years, but he’s going to finish his course next month. ‘I’d like to get a job here in Manchester,’ he says, ‘but that may not be possible. My degree is in Business, and I’d like to work in management. But there aren’t a lot of jobs right now, and I haven’t got any money. I’m feeling a bit nervous and depressed about finding a job, actually. It’s on my mind a lot. I’m afraid I won’t find one, and I’ll be unemployed for a long time.’ If Greg doesn’t find a job in Manchester, he’ll look for something in nearby Leeds or Sheffield. ‘As soon as I finish my exams, I’ll start applying,’ he says. ‘That’s next month. Right now, I need to concentrate on my studies.’ He adds, ‘I don’t think I’ll be happy until I start working in Manchester.’


Greg ______.

Greg is 21 years old. He’s been studying at Manchester University for the past three years, but he’s going to finish his course next month. ‘I’d like to get a job here in Manchester,’ he says, ‘but that may not be possible. My degree is in Business, and I’d like to work in management. But there aren’t a lot of jobs right now, and I haven’t got any money. I’m feeling a bit nervous and depressed about finding a job, actually. It’s on my mind a lot. I’m afraid I won’t find one, and I’ll be unemployed for a long time.’ If Greg doesn’t find a job in Manchester, he’ll look for something in nearby Leeds or Sheffield. ‘As soon as I finish my exams, I’ll start applying,’ he says. ‘That’s next month. Right now, I need to concentrate on my studies.’ He adds, ‘I don’t think I’ll be happy until I start working in Manchester.’

Greg ______ Business.

Greg is 21 years old. He’s been studying at Manchester University for the past three years, but he’s going to finish his course next month. ‘I’d like to get a job here in Manchester,’ he says, ‘but that may not be possible. My degree is in Business, and I’d like to work in management. But there aren’t a lot of jobs right now, and I haven’t got any money. I’m feeling a bit nervous and depressed about finding a job, actually. It’s on my mind a lot. I’m afraid I won’t find one, and I’ll be unemployed for a long time.’ If Greg doesn’t find a job in Manchester, he’ll look for something in nearby Leeds or Sheffield. ‘As soon as I finish my exams, I’ll start applying,’ he says. ‘That’s next month. Right now, I need to concentrate on my studies.’ He adds, ‘I don’t think I’ll be happy until I start working in Manchester.’

Greg ______ finding a job.

Greg is 21 years old. He’s been studying at Manchester University for the past three years, but he’s going to finish his course next month. ‘I’d like to get a job here in Manchester,’ he says, ‘but that may not be possible. My degree is in Business, and I’d like to work in management. But there aren’t a lot of jobs right now, and I haven’t got any money. I’m feeling a bit nervous and depressed about finding a job, actually. It’s on my mind a lot. I’m afraid I won’t find one, and I’ll be unemployed for a long time.’ If Greg doesn’t find a job in Manchester, he’ll look for something in nearby Leeds or Sheffield. ‘As soon as I finish my exams, I’ll start applying,’ he says. ‘That’s next month. Right now, I need to concentrate on my studies.’ He adds, ‘I don’t think I’ll be happy until I start working in Manchester.’

Greg is going to apply for jobs in Leeds and Sheffield ______ in Manchester.

Greg is 21 years old. He’s been studying at Manchester University for the past three years, but he’s going to finish his course next month. ‘I’d like to get a job here in Manchester,’ he says, ‘but that may not be possible. My degree is in Business, and I’d like to work in management. But there aren’t a lot of jobs right now, and I haven’t got any money. I’m feeling a bit nervous and depressed about finding a job, actually. It’s on my mind a lot. I’m afraid I won’t find one, and I’ll be unemployed for a long time.’ If Greg doesn’t find a job in Manchester, he’ll look for something in nearby Leeds or Sheffield. ‘As soon as I finish my exams, I’ll start applying,’ he says. ‘That’s next month. Right now, I need to concentrate on my studies.’ He adds, ‘I don’t think I’ll be happy until I start working in Manchester.’

At the moment, Greg’s main focus is ______.

Greg is 21 years old. He’s been studying at Manchester University for the past three years, but he’s going to finish his course next month. ‘I’d like to get a job here in Manchester,’ he says, ‘but that may not be possible. My degree is in Business, and I’d like to work in management. But there aren’t a lot of jobs right now, and I haven’t got any money. I’m feeling a bit nervous and depressed about finding a job, actually. It’s on my mind a lot. I’m afraid I won’t find one, and I’ll be unemployed for a long time.’ If Greg doesn’t find a job in Manchester, he’ll look for something in nearby Leeds or Sheffield. ‘As soon as I finish my exams, I’ll start applying,’ he says. ‘That’s next month. Right now, I need to concentrate on my studies.’ He adds, ‘I don’t think I’ll be happy until I start working in Manchester.’

Greg won’t be happy if he doesn’t ______.

The sign says No parking. We ______ to park here.

A: How long have you ______ English?
B: For about six years.

If ______ told me about your problems, I’d have helped.

We can text ______ after work and arrange a place to meet.

I saw Mrs Jones yesterday. She was surprised and asked me what ______ in London.

I wish you ______ before you speak.

A: ______
B: Oh, dear. I’d love to, but this weekend I’m so busy.

A: I failed my driving test again.
B:

A: I think you must have made a mistake. I’m pretty sure I gave you a £20 note.
B: ______

A: What time will we arrive?
B: ______

A: ______
B: Oh, well. You live and learn.

A: ______
B: In your dreams. Not if you were the last man on earth.

His attendance is ______ . Some weeks he comes every day, other weeks he misses several classes.

I don’t eat much fruit. I’m not that ______ on it.

A lot of people visited the art gallery to see the painter’s ______ .

Two men ______ jail last night.

I felt bad because my brother and I ______.

The sailors didn’t see ______ for two months as they crossed the Atlantic.

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

Seamus and Andrew became next door neighbours ______

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

While they were working, they ______

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

When they met, they ____ the cinema.

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

Seamus asked, ‘______  to Oak Park Primary School in York?’

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

Seamus and Andrew had been friends ______

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

Andrew and Seamus had known each other ______

Seamus Carver had lived next door to Andrew Smith for about two years before they met. ‘Seamus used to go to work early in the morning and come home in the afternoon, and I used to work nights at the factory,’ said Andrew. ‘We were never home at the same time. He worked on Saturdays and Sundays, and had Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. We never had a good look at each other.’ But when both men retired in the same year, their schedules changed. ‘We’d both been out to the cinema one night, and we came home at the same time and met in front of our houses.’ ‘Right away, Seamus asked me if I’d gone to school at Oak Park Primary School in York. I said that I had, and then I understood. He and I had known each other for a year or two when we were young kids, like maybe six. And amazingly, we still remembered each other!’ Both Seamus and Andrew said their families had moved away from York when they were young. What they hadn’t realised was that both families had moved to Bristol, and both men had been living there ever since.

Andrew said that ______ remembered each other.