Proficiency Test intermediate #3

Write 4 sentences minimum about your daily routine using the simple present tense.

Example: I wake up at 6 a.m. every day. I brush my teeth and take a shower.

Describe a memorable day you had in the past using the simple past tense (3 sentences minimum).

Example: Last year, I visited my grandparents. We had a big dinner and told stories.

Write about your plans for next weekend or next holiday using the simple future tense (4 sentences minimum).

Example: I will go to the beach with my family. We will swim and play games.

Write a short paragraph (8–10 sentences) that includes simple present, past, and future tenses.

Example: I usually eat lunch at noon. Yesterday, I ate earlier because I had a meeting. Tomorrow, I will eat with my colleagues.

When you phoned, I ……………….. a shower.

• was taking

• were taking

• am taking

• had

Answer explanation

We use the past continuous to talk about a past event that was going on for a period of time in the past.

Most major cities ...................... significantly over the last 30 years.

• will grow

• 1. have grown

• grown

• grew

Answer explanation

We use the present perfect for something that started in the past and continues up until the present day. This is 30 years ago up until now. It’s not a finished event so it’s not past simple and it doesn’t refer to the future.

Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?

remember the verb form and auxiliary verb for this type of tense!

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  She cooked dinner before her guests arrived.

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  She was cooking dinner before her guests arrived.

• She had cooked dinner before her guests arrived.

• She has cooked dinner before her guests arrived.

The house is painted a soft cream color, with wide windows that let in the golden sunlight. A wooden porch stretches along the front, where rocking chairs invite lazy afternoons. The air smells fresh, carrying the faint scent of pine trees from the nearby forest. Behind the house, a small dock reaches into the water, perfect for fishing or watching the sunset. On hot days, the sound of gentle waves splashing against the shore makes the house feel cool and peaceful.

Which image matches the given description?

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Materials:

• 1 banana

• 1 cup of strawberries

• 1 cup of milk

• 2 tablespoons of honey

• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. 1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.

2. 2. Peel the banana and cut it into small pieces.

3. 3. Put the banana, strawberries, milk, honey, and ice cubes into a blender.

4. 4. Blend until the mixture is smooth.

5. 5. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately.

Based on the text, what is the purpose of the text?

• To tell a story about a smoothie

• To describe the taste of fruits, milk, and honey

• To explain how to make a smoothie

• To persuade people to drink smoothies

Explain these steps orally based on the picture provided!