WorksheetsMini Linguaskill Sample
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 4hrs 9mins
Read the prompt and give yourself 15 seconds to prep and write notes. Then take 45 seconds to record your response.
1. Describe a person who has been a good influence on your life. Please include specific examples and details of this influence.
I usually _____________with my friends at the weekend.
meet up
meet out
meet together
get in
Do you want to ___________ to my house later?
come out
come over
come away
My family sometimes eat _______________. We like pizza restaurants.
out
up
away
Who does Max usually hang ____________with?
up
in
out
We often get _______________ to watch a DVD.
in
out
together
Do you fancy going _____________ tonight, maybe to the cinema?
in
out
up
I’ve bought you a ticket for the concert on Saturday.
Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
Yes, please. That would be lovely.
Shall I meet you at the station?
It’s opposite the bus stop.
Yes, good idea.
Do you fancy going ice skating on Friday?
I’m sorry, I can’t. I’m doing something else.
Yes, it was great.
I’m sorry I’m late.
That’s OK. No problem.
We can wait a bit longer.
Should I invite Emma to the party?
Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
No way! No one gets on with her.
Is it OK if my sister comes to the cinema with us?
Of course. That’s fine.
It doesn’t matter.
Shall we meet up at the weekend?
No, sorry, I don’t like it.
Yes, of course!
Why has Sara sent an email?
to accept Lily’s invitation
to ask Lily to go camping
to make an apology to Lily
There will only be two types of music at the festival.
Some performances at the festival cost more than others.
Tickets are cheaper if you buy them before the festival.
What should Lucy do?
get the bus to the football match with Emma
ask Sam if he wants to come to the football match
meet Emma and Sam at the stadium at 5 o’clock
Guests should bring some food and drink
Guests must dress up as a type of animal.
Guests might win something if they wear a costume.
Why has Jenna left a note for Marcus?
to remind him about an arrangement
to invite him to the cinema
to suggest a film which they could see
Identify the suitable answer
Can I park here?
Sorry, I did that.
It's the same place.
Only for half an hour.
None
What colour will you paint the children's bedroom?
I hope it was right.
We can't decide.
It wasn't very difficult.
None
I can't understand this email.
Would you like some help?
Don't you know?
I suppose you can.
None
I'd like two tickets for tomorrow night.
How much did you pay?
Afternoon and evening.
I'll just check for you.
None
Shall we go to the gym now?
I'm too tired.
It's very good.
Not at all.
None
His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the number plate of the car in front.
such
too
so
very
The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on this point.
here
once
first
finally
Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.
outside
edge
boundary
border
I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.
hope
think
mean
suppose
The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.
by
with
in
as
Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?
making
doing
getting
giving
I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.
to eat
to have eaten
to eating
eating
...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.
Whatever
No matter how
However much
Although
It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.
then
since
after
that
The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.
booked
ordered
asked
commanded
Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?
about
thinking
round
planned
She came to live here ...... a month ago.
beyond
quite
almost
already
Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.
undress
untie
unfasten
unlock
I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.
position
opportunity
place
possibility
It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.
light
little
small
mere
I'd rather you ...... to her why we can't go.
would explain
explained
to explain
will explain
Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the argument.
perspectives
sides
features
shades
This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.
highly
greatly
strongly
readily
When I realised I had dropped my gloves, I decided to ...... my steps.
retrace
regress
resume
return
Anne's house is somewhere in the ...... of the railway station.
region
quarter
district
vicinity
We have to apply____an export license for these goods.
at
by
in
for
Please advise us ____ shipment.
about
for
to
under
The project has been approved ___ our customer.
with
by
to
on
This notebook belongs ____ me. I was looking for it!
at
with
for
to
The packages consist _____ auto and truck parts.
at
of
on
to
She insisted ____ receiving the order tomorrow.
to
on
about
up
Candidates must listen ___ the instructions carefully.
at
on
in
to
You don't have to pay ___ shipping because it is included in the price.
to
for
on
under
They can provide us ____ the information tomorrow.
with
to
in
on
This invoice refers ____ shipment n° DR345.
with
to
at
on
We must agree ___ the delivery date.
with
to
on
at
The company agreed ____ deliver the item next week.
on
by
at
to
I don't agree _____ Angela's new idea.
with
about
for
by
I apologize ____ any inconvenience caused.
for
because
to
in
I made a terrible mistake. I must go and apologize ___ my boss immediately.
with
at
to
for
We complained to the boss _____ the new schedule.
on
in
for
about
I introduce clients to people who are interested ___ financing their operations.
to
on
in
at
I try to get ___ a positive message about the company through the media.
through
across
about
along
Some of our clients are ___ on the London Stock Exchange.
placed
noted
filed
listed
Mining is considered to be a very capital ___ industry.
heavy
intensive
serious
dense
This product is in direct competition ___ several other brands.
with
to
about
for
They have spent a great deal of money ___ the new premises(=buildings).
for
to
on
in
You have to be committed ___ your work if you want to be promoted.
to
at
with
on
Please call me today because I need to discuss this ___ you.
about
with
on
against
You hear two friends discussing the topic of marketing.
1 Which aspect of college publicity material do the friends disagree about?
how useful the environmental rating system is
how well the different courses are described
how visually attractive the brochures are
2 In the woman’s opinion, companies link themselves with charities in order to
boost their profits.
improve their image in society.
distract attention away from other issues.
You hear two friends talking about ways of keeping fit.
3 What is the woman’s criticism of exercising in gyms?
Members get limited access to the facilities.
The membership cost is too high for the services offered.
It encourages exercise habits that lead to unhealthy lifestyles.
4 How does the man respond to his friend’s criticism?
He objects to her making sweeping generalisations about gyms.
He questions the value of excessive gym attendance.
He suspects she’d enjoy a different type of gym.
You hear a woman telling a friend about living in her capital city as a student.
5 What is she doing during the conversation?
admitting to regrets about her choice of place to study
complaining about challenges she’s had to face
expressing her admiration for people in the city
6 Why does the man give the example of trees?
to support her main point
to present a counter-argument to hers
to express a reservation about her interpretation
Extract Three
Match speaker A to the topic they are talking about
A book you started but couldn't finish
A book you think should make a good film
A book you feel you ought to have read, but haven't
A book you decided to read after seeing the film or series
A book you couldn't put down
Match speaker B to the topic they are talking about
A book you started but couldn't finish
A book you think should make a good film
A book you feel you ought to have read, but haven't
A book you decided to read after seeing the film or series
A book you were forced to read at school and didn't enjoy
Match speaker C to the topic they are talking about
A book you started but couldn't finish
A book you think should make a good film
A book you feel you ought to have read, but haven't
A book you decided to read after seeing the film or series
A book you were forced to read at school and didn't enjoy
Match speaker D to the topic they are talking about
A book you started but couldn't finish
A book you think should make a good film
A book you feel you ought to have read, but haven't
A book you decided to read after seeing the film or series
A book you were forced to read at school and didn't enjoy
Match speaker E to the topic they are talking about
A book you started but couldn't finish
A book you think should make a good film
A book you feel you ought to have read, but haven't
A book you decided to read after seeing the film or series
A book you were forced to read at school and didn't enjoy
Match speaker F to the topic they are talking about
A book you started but couldn't finish
A book you think should make a good film
A book you feel you ought to have read, but haven't
A book you decided to read after seeing the film or series
A book you were forced to read at school and didn't enjoy
Which paragraph goes in gap number 1?
Which paragraph goes in gap number 2?
Choose the sentence (A or B) that follows on from each extract:
Many think that, at best, it's actually just a strategy to reduce costs and boost sales rather than a genuine attempt to help save the planet. These days, saying how green you are pays.
Given the behaviour of many multinationals to date, it's hard to rule out such a cynical view
This is one of the reasons why the industry is praised by many environmental campaigners
Choose the sentence (A or B) that follows on from each extract:
Kinsella was curious about more or less everything and everyone she encountered, a characteristic that is clearly demonstrated by the variety of subject matter in her novels
Indeed, each one of them has the same overall structure and flow.
While one tells of the life of a scientist, the next is about a child refugee
Choose the sentence (A or B) that follows on from each extract:
Life on the island soon settled into a routine of sorts, one which would most probably have looked chaotic to outsiders.
It followed the ebb and flow of life rather than sticking to a rigid format.
They were made to feel welcome as soon as the boat arrived on the beach.
Choose the sentence (A or B) that follows on from each extract:
The creature lifted its huge head, took one look at the researchers who had set up their camera nearby, yawned and then promptly went back to sleep.
You don't need a doctorate to work out that this species is unbothered by human presence.
This documentary was an immediate success and has been shown on TV around the world.
Choose the correct paragraph (A-F) to fit each of the gaps (1-6):
The performing arts should not only be available to children from better-off families. (1) (a) Some schools, unfortunately, have already started cutting them from the curriculum.
Choose the correct paragraph (A-F) to fit each of the gaps (1-6):
The debate about whether students should have compulsory art lessons has continued for years. (2) __ ___ . As, of course, is the fact that the number of art teachers being trained is on a steady decline
(a)
Choose the correct paragraph (A-F) to fit each of the gaps (1-6):
It's extraordinarily difficult to make it as a professional artist. (3) (a) I've no wish to knock this profession, but surely they should be given a chance, however slim it may be.
Choose the correct paragraph (A-F) to fit each of the gaps (1-6):
Funding for the arts has declined at a time when public interest has actually grown. (4) _ _ (a) There are other domains in which similar trends can be observed.
Choose the correct paragraph (A-F) to fit each of the gaps (1-6):
The price that the work of the world's more renowned artists is now fetching is ridiculous. (5) (a) These state that it's how much people are willing to pay that fixes the value rather than beauty
Choose the correct paragraph (A-F) to fit each of the gaps (1-6):
But, of course, every artist has their own theory about the source of their creativity. (6) (a) Others focus internally, looking to tap into some deep inner resource.
Match each sentence about the future of work (1-6) with the correct similar or contrasting idea (A-F) which follows it. Use the pronouns and reference words to help you.:
The scenario in which someone spends their whole career in a single job has virtually disappeared.
(a)
Match each sentence about the future of work (1-6) with the correct similar or contrasting idea (A-F) which follows it. Use the pronouns and reference words to help you.:
The automation of certain roles has accelerated remarkably this century.
(a)
Match each sentence about the future of work (1-6) with the correct similar or contrasting idea (A-F) which follows it. Use the pronouns and reference words to help you.:
Some think we'll all end up, in effect, self-employed but working as though we're employed by a single company.
(a)
Match each sentence about the future of work (1-6) with the correct similar or contrasting idea (A-F) which follows it. Use the pronouns and reference words to help you.:
The difference between the pay of those at the bottom and at the top has grown consistently of late.
(a)
Match each sentence about the future of work (1-6) with the correct similar or contrasting idea (A-F) which follows it. Use the pronouns and reference words to help you.:
I can foresee the continuation of the trend for increasing numbers of employees working from home.
(a)
Match each sentence about the future of work (1-6) with the correct similar or contrasting idea (A-F) which follows it. Use the pronouns and reference words to help you.:
The point at which we retire has to increase, given how we're living in good health to a greater age.
(a)
Choose the correct phrases to link each second sentence to the first.
And, of course, many associate the expansion of university education with a reduction in quality. ..... to an extent, there's no evidence that this is the case in the majority of instances.
Although this may be true
Another factor to consider is
Choose the correct phrases to link each second sentence to the first.
Various studies have shown that the body clock naturally changes as we reach adolescence. ..... teenagers wake up late - it's not due to laziness; it's because of their internal chemistry.
Instead of this
This explains why
Choose the correct phrases to link each second sentence to the first.
Many employees continue to work while surrounded by distracting background noise. ..... has been shown to be harmful in the long term to individuals' mental health.
Doing so
This means that it
Choose the correct phrases to link each second sentence to the first.
Many urge parents to drastically limit the screen time their children are able to have. ..... is that parents rediscover the fun activities that they come up with as alternatives
A perfect example of this
A perhaps unexpected result of this
Choose the correct phrases to link each second sentence to the first.
Research into the dolphins' behaviour is still in its early stages. ..... is that it's far more complex than even the most experienced scientists guessed.
What's already become obvious
A very good reason for this
Choose the correct phrases to link each second sentence to the first.
Expecting profits to grow year on year is simply not sustainable. ..... we need a completely new approach to growth and consumerism.
One possible explanation of this is
I would therefore propose that
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How do you think learning a foreign language can help you?
What’s the best thing about the area where you live? …… (Why?)
Writing Section
1. Short Email (50 words minimum)
You recently bought a product online, but it arrived damaged. Write an email to the company explaining the issue and requesting a solution.
