Free Printable Empower C1 (Grade 12) unit 1 & 2 test

1.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Which word best describes extreme sports in the passage?

a)

Boring

b)

Thrilling

c)

Cheap

d)

Old-fashioned

2.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Which activity is mentioned as expensive?

a)

Hiking

b)

Swimming

c)

Skydiving

d)

Rafting

3.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

The phrase 'popularity continues to grow' means:

a)

Becoming less common

b)

Becoming more popular

c)

Staying the same

d)

Disappearing

4.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

According to the passage, what do students gain from extreme sports?

a)

Wealth

b)

Confidence and teamwork

c)

Fear and hesitation

d)

Professional training only

5.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

The word 'despite' introduces:

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

c)

Concession/contrast

d)

Reason

6.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Parents worry because…

a)

Extreme sports are too easy.

b)

Extreme sports are risky.

c)

Students don't enjoy them.

d)

They are free of cost.

7.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

The tone of the text is:

a)

Informal

b)

Neutral and informative

c)

Humorous

d)

Persuasive only

8.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?

a)

Rafting

b)

Climbing

c)

Swimming

d)

Skydiving

9.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

The text suggests extreme sports are suitable for:

a)

All parents

b)

Only professionals

c)

Young people and students

d)

Very young children

10.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

The main idea of the passage is:

a)

Extreme sports are declining.

b)

Extreme sports are dangerous and not recommended.

c)

Extreme sports are popular, exciting, but costly and risky.

d)

Parents should stop their children from doing extreme sports.

11.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Why are extreme sports considered thrilling?

a)

They are boring activities.

b)

They provide excitement and adventure.

c)

They are easy to do.

d)

They are cheap and safe.

12.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Why do parents worry about extreme sports?

a)

Because they are too easy.

b)

Because they are risky and may cause injury.

c)

Because students dislike them.

d)

Because they are free.

13.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

What skills do students gain from extreme sports?

a)

Wealth and fame

b)

Confidence and teamwork

c)

Fear and hesitation

d)

Only professional training

14.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Which activity is cheaper according to the passage?

a)

Skydiving

b)

Hiking

c)

Rafting

d)

Climbing

15.

Many young people today prefer adventure travel, such as rafting, climbing, or skydiving. These activities are often described as thrilling and exciting. However, they can also be costly and sometimes dangerous. For example, skydiving requires professional training and is far more expensive than hiking. Despite this, the popularity of extreme sports continues to grow. Experts believe that students gain confidence and teamwork skills through these activities, although some parents worry about the risks involved.

Which contrast linker is used in the passage?

a)

Because

b)

Despite

c)

So

d)

Therefore

16.

Which word means 'to make something better by study or practice again'?

a)

Acquire

b)

Brush up on

c)

Immerse

d)

Struggle

17.

Which phrase means 'to begin to understand something'?

a)

Struggle with

b)

Get to grips with

c)

Brush up on

d)

Acquire

18.

'Rusty' in language learning means:

a)

Completely forgotten

b)

Not practiced and weaker

c)

Fluent

d)

Newly learned

19.

The opposite of 'old-fashioned' is:

a)

Modern

b)

Rusty

c)

Struggle

d)

Acquire

20.

Which expression means 'to fully involve yourself in something'?

a)

Immerse yourself in

b)

Struggle with

c)

Get to grips with

d)

Acquire

21.

If you 'struggle with grammar', it means you:

a)

Master grammar

b)

Find grammar difficult

c)

Teach grammar

d)

Acquire grammar

22.

Which verb best matches 'obtain knowledge'?

a)

Acquire

b)

Brush up on

c)

Struggle with

d)

Get to grips with

23.

'Hold a conversation' means:

a)

Start learning a language

b)

Maintain communication

c)

Write essays

d)

Memorize grammar rules

24.

Which idiom means 'better than others'?

a)

Bite your tongue

b)

Head and shoulders above

c)

Safe pair of hands

d)

Fight tooth and nail

25.

'Lost my head' means:

a)

Stayed calm

b)

Controlled behaviour

c)

Lost control of emotions

d)

Stayed focused

26.

What does 'safe pair of hands' mean?

a)

Someone careless

b)

Someone trustworthy

c)

Someone risky

d)

Someone unhelpful

27.

What does 'fight tooth and nail' mean?

a)

To try very hard

b)

To avoid responsibility

c)

To relax completely

d)

To give up easily

28.

When might you 'bite your tongue'?

a)

When you want to say something but keep quiet

b)

When you eat too quickly

c)

When you learn a new language

d)

When you are singing

29.

What does 'immerse yourself in English' mean?

a)

To avoid English

b)

To use English in every situation

c)

To only study grammar

d)

To write in English once a week

30.

Which idiom means 'taking a risk'?

a)

Safe pair of hands

b)

Stick your neck out

c)

Lost my head

d)

Bite your tongue

31.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

She made me loudly laugh.

b)

She made me laugh loudly.

c)

She loudly made laugh me.

d)

She made loudly laugh me.

32.

Which is correct?

a)

I have never visit English-speaking country.

b)

I have never visited an English-speaking country.

c)

I never have visited a English-speaking country.

d)

I have visited never an English-speaking country.

33.

While I ____ to school, it started raining.

a)

walk

b)

walking

c)

was walking

d)

walked

34.

By the time she arrived, we ____ for hours.

a)

had studied

b)

have studied

c)

studied

d)

are studying

35.

The train ____ at 7:00 tomorrow morning.

a)

leaves

b)

will leaves

c)

is leaves

d)

leaving

36.

Which future form is correct?

a)

I am going see him tomorrow.

b)

I am going to see him tomorrow.

c)

I going see him tomorrow.

d)

I will going see him tomorrow.

37.

If it ____ tomorrow, we'll stay at home.

a)

rains

b)

raining

c)

rained

d)

rain

38.

She said she ____ to the meeting.

a)

come

b)

comes

c)

will come

d)

would come

39.

Which is the correct passive form?

a)

The car repairs by the mechanic.

b)

The car is repaired by the mechanic.

c)

The mechanic repaired the car is.

d)

The car repair by mechanic.

40.

Identify the mistake: He will be probably late.

a)

Word order

b)

Tense

c)

Passive form

d)

Subject-verb agreement

41.

Correct the mistake: She has her hair cut had.

a)

She had her hair cut.

b)

She has had her hair cut.

c)

She cut her hair had.

d)

She has cut had her hair.

42.

Which tense is used in: I was crossing the road when the car hit me?

a)

Present continuous + past simple

b)

Past continuous + past simple

c)

Past perfect + past continuous

d)

Present simple + past simple

43.

Which sentence uses 'Although' correctly?

a)

Although it was raining, we continued playing football.

b)

Although raining, we continued football.

c)

We continued playing although rain.

d)

Although it rain, we play football.

44.

Which is a future plan with 'going to'?

a)

I'm going to study abroad next year.

b)

I'm study abroad next year.

c)

I study abroad going to next year.

d)

I will abroad study going.

45.

Transform into passive: They will build a new school.

a)

A new school is built.

b)

A new school will be built.

c)

A new school has built.

d)

A new school was built.

Empower C1 (Grade 12) unit 1 & 2 test

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 30mins

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