Let’s get to know each other!

Warm-Up Questions

• How are you today?
• Are you enjoying the weather today?
• Are you planning anything fun this weekend?
• Did you go anywhere interesting recently?
• What will you do after this class?

Previous Experience and Expectations

• Why are you learning English?
• What are your short-term goals for this course?
• What do you hope to achieve in the long run with your English skills?
• What do you expect from your teacher in this class?
• How do you usually practice English?
• What skills do you want to focus on most (speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation)?
• When did you start learning English?
• Can you tell me about a time when English was useful for you?
• Are you reading or watching anything in English these days?
• Have you ever spoken English with a foreigner?
• What are you going to do with English in the future?
• How will English help you in your career or personal life?
• What can you do well in English now?
• What would you like to be able to do in English in one year?
• Is learning English easier or harder than you expected?
• If you had more free time, how would you practice English?
• Do you think English connects people from different cultures? How?

English Placement Test – Level A2+ 

Part 1: Grammar 

Choose the correct answer.

1. If it _______ tomorrow, we’ll stay at home.
   a) rains
   b) rained
   c) is raining
   d) will rain

2. I haven’t seen my best friend _______ last summer.
   a) for
   b) since
   c) during
   d) ago

3. She’s interested _______ learning Japanese.
   a) on
   b) to
   c) for
   d) in

4. When I arrived, they _______ dinner.
   a) have
   b) had
   c) were having
   d) are having

5. You _______ pay to park here — it’s free.
   a) mustn’t
   b) don’t have to
   c) can’t
   d) shouldn’t

6. I wish I _______ more time to travel.
   a) have
   b) had
   c) will have
   d) am having

7. Let’s meet at the café _______ the corner of the street.
   a) on
   b) in
   c) at
   d) by

8. The film was _______ interesting that I watched it twice.
   a) such
   b) so
   c) very
   d) too

9. I’ve just finished _______ my project.
   a) do
   b) to do
   c) doing
   d) done

10. He asked me if I _______ the meeting.
    a) can attend
    b) could attend
    c) attending
    d) attend

Part 2: Vocabulary 

Choose the best word or phrase.

1. I’m trying to eat less sugar and more _______ food.
   a) healthy
   b) health
   c) healthily
   d) healthful

2. The company is looking for someone with good communication _______.
   a) knowledge
   b) skills
   c) information
   d) experiences

3. When I’m stressed, I usually go for a long _______.
   a) journey
   b) walk
   c) travel
   d) trip

4. Could you _______ me a message when you arrive?
   a) send
   b) write
   c) say
   d) tell

5. The meeting was cancelled because of a _______ problem.
   a) technical
   b) technology
   c) technique
   d) technician

6. I don’t like crowded places — I prefer somewhere _______.
   a) quiet
   b) noisy
   c) boring
   d) dark

7. I’m not sure where my keys are — I must have _______ them.
   a) missed
   b) lost
   c) forgotten
   d) dropped

8. Can you give me some _______ about good restaurants nearby?
   a) advice
   b) advices
   c) informations
   d) newses

9. We had to wait for over an hour because our flight was _______.
   a) delayed
   b) late
   c) cancelled
   d) missing

10. She works part-time to have more _______ with her family.
    a) free
    b) time
    c) freedom
    d) space

Part 3: Reading 

Read the text and answer the questions.

Sarah’s New Routine

Sarah used to work as a travel agent, but after the pandemic she decided to change her career. She now works remotely for an international company as a project coordinator.
Every morning, she starts work at eight, checks her emails, and joins online meetings. Although she misses seeing her colleagues in person, she enjoys the flexibility of working from home. She uses her extra time to exercise and cook healthy meals. On weekends, she sometimes meets friends for coffee or takes short trips to the countryside.

Questions:

1. What was Sarah’s previous job?

2. What does she do now?

3. Why does she like her new job?

4. What does she do with her extra time?

5. What does she do at the weekend?