English Placement Test

Grammar, Use of English, Vocabulary, Reading, Listening and Speaking.

45:00

Time: 45 minutes

Automatic score: 90 points

Speaking: 10 points, checked by AI and teacher.

Total: 100 points

Grammar

1. If Erik phones, I ____ you know.

2. 'Has anybody offered to look after the children?' 'Sophia ____ it.'

3. The next train to Dublin ____ at 3:45. (station announcement)

4. Sorry, but I can't help ____.

5. Would you mind ____ the window?

6. I'd like you to stop ____ that.

7. I want to learn how to play ____ piano.

8. We want to buy ____ new car.

9. We want to go for a drink after the concert ____ Friday evening.

10. You can plant these flowers ____ the autumn.

11. Is your neighbourhood quiet ____ night?

12. You'll miss the train ____ a taxi. Choose TWO correct options.

Choose TWO options.

13. If I had known about your plans earlier, I ____ you. Choose TWO correct options.

Choose TWO options.

14. Despite yesterday's snowfalls, we ____ home in less than an hour.

15. She swam strongly and ____ cross the river easily, even though it was swollen by the heavy rain.

16. ____ me to get you some water?

Use of English

17. Choose the correct sentence.

18. Choose the correct phrase.

19. Choose the correct option: I'm interested ____ learning English.

20. Choose the best sentence.

21. Choose the correct option: I wish I ____ more free time.

Vocabulary

22. All couples have their ____; no relationship is perfect.

23. The drawer is full of ____; there is nothing of value in there.

24. After hiking all day, Jane noticed she had a painful ____ on her heel.

25. Joe is ____ a terrible cold.

26. Tom's a real ____! He's always buying the latest gadgets and devices.

27. I need to find a ____, so I can check if I've received any emails.

28. I'm going on a ____ to Spain where I'll meet with the company directors.

29. The ____ from London to New York usually takes about six hours.

30. It took us four hours to reach our ____.

31. He was very ____ and never doubted his abilities.

Reading

32. Deadly TikTok challenges — Gap 1. TikTok users carry out challenges. A successful challenge will go viral...

33. Deadly TikTok challenges — Gap 2. Anyone with a smartphone can get involved. Users can just ride the trend to gain popularity.

34. Deadly TikTok challenges — Gap 3. The young brain values things that provide a sense of inclusion and popularity.

35. Deadly TikTok challenges — Gap 4. TikTok stated that it did not allow dangerous challenges and any such content would be removed.

36. Deadly TikTok challenges — Gap 5. Several youngsters died after the blackout challenge.

Listening

Listening Part 1

Watch the video and answer the questions below.

37. She never thought she was going to survive.

38. The plane crashed due to a storm.

39. After the crash, she tried to rescue her grandfather.

40. When the plane crashed, she was sleeping.

41. She could find her way out of the forest thanks to a TV show.

42. Once she reached the highway, a car took her immediately.

43. After what happened, it's hard for her to find the strength to live again.

Speaking

🎤 Speaking Task

Do you think social media has a positive or negative influence on people’s lives?

Please record a voice answer. Recommended length: 1.5–2 minutes.

In your answer, mention:

  • your personal opinion
  • advantages of social media
  • disadvantages of social media
  • a real-life or personal example

Try to use linking words: however, because, although, in my opinion, on the other hand.