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WorksheetsEnglish 1A - Diagnostic test
Total questions: 124
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
What a noise! Priya fed the cat, _____ she?
didn't
did
won't
During her flight to New York, Abigail ________ show photo identification at the check-in.
shouldn't
don't have to
must
Rohan must drive _______ because of the storm.
carefuly
carefully
careful
During their trip to Paris, Anika and Daniel visited some great museums _____ they could see the impressionist painters.
which
that
where
Benjamin saw a beautiful piece of furniture at the store. He wishes it ______ fit in his apartment.
could
might
was able
Ava loves to snack while studying, but she'll get overweight if she _____ so many snacks in the day!
ate
eat
eaten
Avery wishes all airlines would _______ children fly for free.
make
allow
let
Luna and Ava are planning to go to the theatre tomorrow ________ it is too late to book tickets.
if
when
unless
Aria and Benjamin have been colleagues for ages. Aria _________ Benjamin since she first moved to London.
have known
am knowing
know
Grace is planning to study in the UK. She doesn't have to apply for a student visa _____ she's from outside the EU.
unless
if
if not
Anika is excited about her upcoming holiday! She _____ to spend the whole week on a boat!
will
'm going
'll go
Noah mentioned in ____ news today that the flights will be disrupted.
the
-
a
Avery: Do you want to go to the cinema tonight? Ethan: I'm afraid I can't. I think I _____ Julia this evening.
'm going to see
'll see
'm seeing
Priya: What's your new boss ____? Arjun: He seems OK. He lets her get on with the job.
seem like
look like
like
Arjun ______ Julia to tell her as soon as we arrive at the hotel.
'll call
going to call
'm calling
Aiden wouldn't be very happy if he _______ his daughter had been in trouble again.
hear
'd heard
heard
Mia asked Aiden, 'Did you see ___ moon last night?'
-
a
the
Luna believes that students today are a lot more technically-minded than they _______ be.
use to
would
used to
Surprisingly, Aiden didn't do as well as expected in the exam. The teachers wondered why.
Definitely
Interestingly
Surprisingly
Aria believes mobile phones __________ change the way we live.
certainly could
will definitely
may definitely
Hannah, you're so late! What __________________ you?
kept
is keeping
was keeping
Hannah bought a new iPod so she can listen to ___ music she likes when she's at the gym.
a
-
the
Grace has taken the rubbish out, _______ she?
haven't
didn't
have
I was rather put out when I heard Luna's teacher _______ her run twenty times around the playground!
let
made
allowed
Elijah and Lily had such a great week _____ they went walking in the mountains.
that
when
where
Emma heard the police __________ dozens of people before they made an arrest.
have been interviewing
were interviewed
had interviewed
Daniel could talk to him but he doesn't come here often, _____ he?
doesn't
does
do
Congratulations Anika on your latest test results. You did much ____ than you did the previous time.
better
good
best
If Charlotte likes modern art, she ______ really visit the new exhibition at the museum.
must
should
can
It happened ages ago. Mason ______ in New York at the time.
worked
had worked
was working
Grace wishes she could go camping with Isla next weekend, it sounds fun. _________ though she has to work.
Basically
Unfortunately
Hopefully
Luna and Aiden used to meet at the bus stop because they weren't _______ to go to town on their own.
let
made
allowed
Mia said, "I wish I ________ home earlier last night. I'm so tired today."
was going
had gone
went
If Sophia and Aiden had wanted some assistance, they _______ asked.
would
would've
have
Kai is planning to go to the club tonight. He _____ pay an entrance charge if he arrives before 8pm.
shouldn't
don't have to
mustn't
Maya is heading out to meet her friends. Don't forget to post the letters _________ you go out.
if
after
as soon as
Avery is having a picnic and asks her friend, "Please will you pass me ________ grapes?"
few
little
some
William has a lot of assignments to complete, but he doesn't have ______ time today. He promises to finish them by the end of the week.
long
much
some
I'm sorry, I _________ to get to change that money for you, I was too busy.
couldn't
weren't able
didn't manage
James _________ enjoy going horse-riding when he was younger.
had
used to
would
Emma ________ me Steve had lost his job.
said
say to
told
When Anika travels to a new city, she always makes sure to _______ leave her valuables in the hotel safe.
shouldn't
need to
don't have to
Avery, what did you _______ do in your last employment?
would
use to
used to
Do you know if your company is recruiting any IT technicians? William _________ to change his job so I said I would ask.
had liked
would like
is liking
Hannah's horse is ______ than ours.
much bigger
so bigger
more bigger
If only Maya ______ what she was doing!
I know
knew
known
Benjamin got lost in ______ Alps and had to be rescued.
the
a
-
Ethan had a friend at college who was very gifted with languages. She ________ speak four or five!
was able to
was too able
was able
Daniel said he ______ a great time at the party at your place.
'd had
'd have
had
During a geography class, Priya asked, _______ Pyrinees Mountain range separates France and Spain.
The
A
-
narrow down
connect by phone
reduce the number of possibilities
stop a machine working
stop the supply of sth
turn off
connect by phone
reduce the number of possibilities
stop a machine working
stop the supply of sth
go off
stop liking
take part
start (after planning to do sth for a long time)
delay, postpone
put off
stop liking
take part
start (after planning to do sth for a long time)
delay, postpone
join in
stop liking
take part
start (after planning to do sth for a long time)
delay, postpone
Monthly wages are paid on the first day of each month --------- travel expenses are reimbursed on a weekly basis
whereas
likewise
whether
in case
--------- at the Latipa Film Festival increased by nearly 30 percent this year thanks to an online marketing campaign
Attend
Attendee
Attendant
Attendance
First Bonneville Bank --------- 35 branches of CPG Financial Trust for $90 million, strengthening its presence in the region
explained
canceled
acquired
committed
Psychologists conducted an --------- study about the negative effects of video games on young children.
extent
extensive
extensively
extend
Access to River Road has been restricted -------- heavy rain and flood warnings
though
wherever
because of
such as
This diet program assists and encourages -------- to lead a healthy lifestyle.
your
yours
you
yourselves
Several board members were not -------- convinced that funding for the project is necessary.
occasionally
preferably
equally
completely
Over 500,000 18-year-olds will become eligible ____ vote this year.
I’ll ______ the vase that I broke as soon as possible.
put
buy
replace
sell
The restaurant offers numerous dishes at _______ prices, so many people can enjoy them.
luxurious
reasonable
costly
According to our senior advisors, this investment presents no serious ---------- risk.
(A) finances
(B) financial
(C) financially
(D) financier
Vocabulary
2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you
haven’t met yet.
peers
strangers
coaches
colleagues
Vocabulary
4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I
didn’t!
accused
argued
discussed
advised
Vocabulary
9. When a young person does something well, you
should ________ them for it.
grumble
gossip
praise
criticise
Vocabulary
1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.
enemies
partners
classmates
relatives
In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
give up
go up
make up
bring up
We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.
join
break
share
pick up
Which of the following means important?
descendant
nutrient
significant
antique
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.
The choir sang a foreign folk song during the concert.
common
popular
special
local
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.
The brave fireman rescued the boy from the burning building.
weak
strong
coward
courageous
What is an antonym of the word sleepy?
asleep
tired
I don't know where my book is. I have to look___ it.
up
for
in
out
We'll ___ for Tay Ho village at 9 o'clock and arrive at 10 o'clock.
set up
set off
set in
set for
He has ___ the report and found nothing interesting.
kept up with
looked through
lived on
Phong walks too fast and it's really hard to___ him.
keep up with
put up with
deal with
We must _________ the reality that our handicrafts are in competition with those of other villages.
face up to
face up
face to
The government must now ___ the preservation of traditional craft villages.
close down
keep up with
deal with
___ it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.
While
Because
Although
Please _______ from the construction site for your own safety.
keep away
keep in
keep from
keep on
A number of priests broke _______ from the Catholic Church because they disagreed with the new Pope.
Down
Away
Off
Out
This issue just keeps ________ again and again.
Getting on
Bringing about
Coming up
Breaking down
It's not our policy to let kidnappers ______ their crimes.
Come up with
Get away with
Break down
Bring back
She'd made a serious mistake in inviting him up here, and she didn't know how to get ______ him.
Over
Rid of
By
Away with
We can’t give you a cash refund, but we ____ your account
A. are to he credited
B. are going in credit
C. will credit
D. are about crediting
For your ____ , Rainbow Mart will be open on Sundays
A. request
B. desire
C. assistance
D. convenience
We will send you an ____ with your order and you can pay then
A. invoice
B. inventory
C. investment
D. input
The customer --------- complained through a variety of channels before leaving a negative review on the Web site.
had
did
was
will
Philadelphia is one of the United States' ____ and most historic cities
A. archaic
B. antique
C. aged
D. oldest
It is important that you ____ any concerns you might have so we can address them
A. rally
B. raise
C. rage
D. rule
Write complete sentences, using these cues.
how far / your house / the gym?
(a)
Write complete sentences, using these cues.
not very far / our school / the city museum.
(a)
Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.
The distance from Vinh City to Ha Tinh City is about 50 km. (IT)
(a)
Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.
She is so young, but she always gives an excellent performance. (ALTHOUGH)
(a)
"My brother sings better than me."
Rewrite the sentence using "as well as"
(a)
Tanya is more intelligent than Nick.
=> Nick is (a) Tanya. (as)
The (a) she gave last night was marvelous. (perform)
Peter has received a letter of (a) to see a water puppet show this Sunday. (invite)
Dara smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn't smoke any more.
-> John used...
(a)
Is it all right if I use your pen?
-> Do you...
(a)
They suggested banning advertisement on TV.
-> They suggested that...
(a)
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
PLAY
In their rush to increase teaching hours, many districts are eliminating recess and free time — and something valuable is being lost.
Children know a simple truth that many administrators seem to have forgotten: play is a necessary part of growing up. Unfortunately, in their frantic quest to raise standardized test scores and give children a competitive advantage at ever-earlier ages, many school districts have targeted "non-essential" activities as cutting into crucial instructional time. The result: recess and non-academic free time are being shortened and even eliminated. A widespread belief is that school should be solely devoted to academics and play can occur outside of the educational system.
I believe that this is a dangerous proposition. Playtime — recess play or unorganized inside play — is a vital educational activity of its own. It allows children at all ages to use initiative and imagination, to be creative and social. Children left to their own devices will explore, experiment, test, err, and try again, all at their own pace. They will use their bodies and expend energy that might otherwise erupt when they need to be focused and alert.
The Value of Free Playtime
Free play is a critically important factor in normal development from birth through childhood. Early in the 20th century, child-development specialists such as Switzerland's Jean Piaget and Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky recognized the value of such activity. Vygotsky believed that play leads directly to the development of a child's conceptual abilities, enabling him or her to master abstract thought, among other skills. Piaget, who developed a widely accepted theory of intellectual development, noted that through the joys of recreation "knowledge arises neither from objects nor the child, but from interactions between the child and those objects."
Play Involves Free Choice
A lot of what is passed off as "play" in schools — the use of games, toys, and puzzles that teach academic concepts — does not promote the enriching qualities of play that involves free choice, that is non-literal and self-motivated. Non-literal, by definition, is non-realistic. Children direct and invent this kind of play — no one presents them with a task or a set of standards to follow. This means that the use of materials, the environment, the rules of the game, and the roles of the participants all flow from the children's imaginations and their sense of reality.
Children engage in such play because they enjoy it — it's self-directed. They do not play for rewards; they enjoy the doing, not the end result. Once they get bored, they go on to do something else — and continue to learn and grow.
But is this activity really as important as traditional academic areas of the curriculum? Teachers of young children are often obligated to explain and justify the value of play to administrators and parents anxious to know why their children aren't learning at a faster rate. Such critics believe that play takes valuable time away from more important activities and allows children to hide in a fantasy world instead of facing the realities of the here and now.
Preparation for Adulthood
The view held by critics of play is countered by the work of experts such as Piaget. He maintained that infants and young children learn new concepts through a two-part method: discovering a process and then practicing it. Seen in this light, play is the best preparation for adulthood, especially in our highly technological, competitive society. That's because play, whether in the classroom, at recess, or outdoors, is all about discovering and practicing. It allows children to form an understanding of the social, emotional, moral, and intellectual concepts to which they are being introduced at every turn as they rapidly develop. This is especially important today, when children are being exposed to so much, so early. Play helps them make sense of and internalize all the stimuli by which they are being bombarded; it provides emotional release from the increasing stress of modern life.
Many recess activities, especially those that require coordinated efforts, teach children how to work together, how to take turns, and how to reciprocate. They offer concrete evidence that, by following some basic rules for the good of the group, the children can keep playing and having fun. If we allow children the freedom to experiment with language, higher-order thinking skills, and new ways of sharing a toy, they will make discoveries that help them throughout life.
The social skills learned during free recreation are also closely related to the establishment of moral guidelines. We bemoan the fact that children do not have appropriate role models. Yet moral development arises from the ability of a child to put him- or herself in the other child's shoes — a lesson of play.
It's Good for the Body, Too
The most forward-thinking workplaces today recognize the need for employees to stretch, exercise, and move around — many provide a designated space in which to do so. If adult workers are happier, healthier, and more productive thanks to such respite, imagine the benefits for young students.
Daily media stories of out-of-control young people should be a warning that kids need safe, healthy outlets for physical energy. Plus, there is an ever-increasing amount of research documenting the poor physical condition of children today. Yet schools persist in curtailing the time allotted for children to run, skip, stretch, jump — play. Why don't more administrators realize that active play develops healthy bodies while teaching children to enjoy exercise?
In your classroom and school, take the opportunity to fight for free play as an integral part of a child's day. When playtime is threatened, so is a child's chance to grow.
Glossary
1- Recess: a break or period of rest at school.
2- Curriculum: all the different courses of study that are taught at a school.
Questions 1-4. Complete each of the following statements with words taken from
the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. Administrator are reducing school playtime because they are anxious to improve (a) .
2. Many school districts consider play to be a (a) feature
of school life.
3. Lev Vygotsky realised that play was important in the development of conceptual skills and abilities such as (a) .
4. Piaget recognised the importance of the (a) which take place when children play.
Questions 5-10. Do the statements on the right agree with the views of the writer of the passage? Click "Yes" if the statement agrees with the views of the writer; click "No" if the statement contradicts the views of the writer; click "Not given" if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this.
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5. Increasing academic hours in schools often comes at the cost of eliminating recess and free play.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
6. Playtime is considered a non-essential activity in many educational systems.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
7. Child development experts like Piaget and Vygotsky dismiss the educational value of play.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
8. Schools often offer play that promotes children’s creative and imaginative abilities.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
9. Some critics argue that playtime diverts from more important educational activities.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
10. Schools are generally increasing the time allocated for physical activities and play.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
11. Play is recognized as an essential part of preparing for adulthood in a competitive society.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
Passage: The Thames Tunnel
When it opened in 1843 the Thames Tunnel was described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. People came from far and wide to see the first tunnel under a river. On the first day, fifty thousand people descended the staircase and paid a penny to walk through the tunnel. By the end of the first three months there were a million people, or half the population of London. This was the most successful visitor attraction in the world. In the age of sail and horse-drawn coaches, people came long distances and bought souvenirs and listened to the entertainment in the cross-tunnel arches. The idea, of course, was not entertainment but to move cargo and turn a profit.
2 - People were able to travel by sea or land in those days.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
Passage: The Thames Tunnel
When it opened in 1843 the Thames Tunnel was described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. People came from far and wide to see the first tunnel under a river. On the first day, fifty thousand people descended the staircase and paid a penny to walk through the tunnel. By the end of the first three months there were a million people, or half the population of London. This was the most successful visitor attraction in the world. In the age of sail and horse-drawn coaches, people came long distances and bought souvenirs and listened to the entertainment in the cross-tunnel arches. The idea, of course, was not entertainment but to move cargo and turn a profit.
3 - Statues of the tunnel could be purchased as souvenirs.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
Passage: The Thames Tunnel
When it opened in 1843 the Thames Tunnel was described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. People came from far and wide to see the first tunnel under a river. On the first day, fifty thousand people descended the staircase and paid a penny to walk through the tunnel. By the end of the first three months there were a million people, or half the population of London. This was the most successful visitor attraction in the world. In the age of sail and horse-drawn coaches, people came long distances and bought souvenirs and listened to the entertainment in the cross-tunnel arches. The idea, of course, was not entertainment but to move cargo and turn a profit.
4 - The aim of building the tunnel was make money as a tourist attraction.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
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what about areas you're still working on or would like to improve in your English?
