ESL Test for B1+ Intermediate Students (Empower, Second Edition -
Cambridge)
Total Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Student name _____Burlacu Natalia_
Total Points: 100 (Mark 10)
Part 1: Grammar (40 points)
Time: 30 minutes
Complete the following tasks:
1. Choose the correct form of the verb (6 points):
a) She _ has____ (has/have/had) been living in London for 5 years.
b) If I __ know ___ (know/knew/knows) the answer, I would tell you.
c) They __went___ (are going/went/were going) to Paris last week.
d) I’m really looking forward __ to see ___ (to see/seeing/see) you.
e) By this time tomorrow, we _ will finish _ (will have finished/will finish/finished) the project.
f) While I __ was walking _ (was walking/walked/walk) in the park, it started to rain.
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in brackets (10 points):
a) The teacher was _helpful____ (help) when I needed her.
b) It’s important to be _responsable____ (responsibility) when managing a team.
c) She’s one of the most __ ambitious ___ (ambition) people I know.
d) We have to __decide__ (decision) carefully.
e) He enjoys __traveling___ (travel) around the world.
f) The weather was _ surprising ____ (surprise) nice for this time of year.
g) He gave a very _impressive____ (impress) presentation at the conference.
h) She is always __polite___ (polite), which makes her a great leader.
i) The company offers many __ innovative ___ (innovate) products every year.
j) He felt a great sense of __ relieved___ (relieve) after finishing the exam.
3. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition (6 points):
a) I’m not very good __at___ (at/in) tennis.
b) She’s interested __in___ (in/on) learning Japanese.
c) We’re planning to meet _on___ (at/on) Friday evening.
d) They have lived in Paris __since___ (since/for) 2015.
e) I’m tired __of___ (of/with) this long journey.
f) Let’s meet __in___ (at/in) the park tomorrow.
4. Complete the sentences with the correct conditional form (6 points):
a) If I _had known____ (know) the answer, I would have told you.
b) If you work hard, you _will succeed____ (succeed) in your career.
c) If it __didn’t rains___ (not rain), we would go to the beach today.
d) Had I known about the party, I __would have come___ (come).
e) If she _studied____ (study) harder, she would pass the exam.
f) If you __was___ (be) a millionaire, what would you do?
5. Reported Speech (6 points):
Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech:
a) She said, “I’m going to the cinema tomorrow.”
She said she were going to the cinema tomorrow
b) He asked, “Do you know how to cook?”
He asked if I know to cook
c) They said, “We will meet at the café.”
They said they would meet at the café
d) The teacher said, “You must finish the homework by Friday.”
The teacher said I had to finish the homework by Friday.
e) She said, “I’ve never been to New York.”
She said she had never been to New York.
f) John asked, “Where are you going for your holiday?”
John asked where I am you going for my holiday?
6. Choose the correct modal verb (6 points):
a) You __must___ (must/should/can) wear a seatbelt while driving.
b) He __might___ (could/might/must) be the person we’re looking for.
c) You __ don’t have to ___ (don’t have to/can’t/might) come to the meeting if you’re busy.
d) They __ could ___ (should/must/could) have arrived by now.
e) You __ should ___ (can/must/should) speak to her if you have a problem.
f) I _ might ____ (might/can’t/should) finish this report by tomorrow if I work late.
Part 2: Reading Comprehension (20 points)
Time: 20 minutes
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Passage:
The Internet has changed the way we live and work. People now have access to information
from around the world with just a few clicks. Social media platforms allow us to stay connected
with friends and family, even if they live far away. However, there are also downsides to this
technological revolution. Many people have become addicted to their devices, spending hours
each day on their phones or computers. This has led to concerns about mental health, with
studies showing that excessive use of social media can lead to anxiety and depression.
Questions (10 points):
1. How has the Internet changed the way we live? _ People now have access to information
from around the world with just a few clicks
2. What are some of the benefits of social media platforms? _ Social media platforms allow
us to stay connected with friends and family, even if they live far away
3. What are the negative effects of excessive use of social media? _ Many people have
become addicted to their devices, spending hours each day on their phones or computers
4. According to the passage, what is a major concern related to technology use? _ Concerns
about mental health
5. How does the passage suggest social media affects mental health? _ studies showing that
excessive use of social media can lead to anxiety and depression
True or False (10 points):
1. People can access global information using the Internet. _ True
2. Social media platforms make it harder to stay in touch with people. _ False
3. Many people spend too much time on their phones. _ True
4. The passage suggests there are no negative effects of technology use. _ False
5. Studies show that too much social media use can lead to anxiety. _ True
Part 3: Listening Comprehension (20 points)
Time: 20 minutes
Listen to a conversation between two students, Wendy and Phil, and give the correct
answers.
1 Who seems to be unhappy?
2 Who had an interview recently?
3 Who wishes that they had got better marks at school?
4 Who describes a time when they felt very worried?
5 Who encourages the other?
6 Who needs some advice for a future interview?
Listen to the conversation again. Tick (✔) the correct answers.
1. According to Wendy, for every person accepted to medical school, how many people apply?
a. 2
b.10
c.12
2. Phil reminds Wendy that she had excellent marks in....
a. every subject
b. more subjects than Phil
c. most subjects
3. When she describes her interview to Phil, what does Wendy compare herself to?
a. an animal
b. her mother
c. the Sahara Desert
4. Phil is sure that the people who interviewed Wendy....
a. have all had a similar experience to Wendy's
b. must have understood how intelligent Wendy is
c. were all experienced and professional people
5. Wendy says that all doctors should be....
a. confident
b. friendly
c. patient
6. Which of these things does Phil suggest might help Wendy improve?
a. taking up a sport
b. finding a job in a theatre
с. acting
Part 4: Creative Writing (20 points)
Time: 20 minutes
Write an essay (150-200 words) on one of the following topics:
1. Describe a memorable holiday you’ve had and explain why it was special to you.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media in today’s world.
3. Write about a person who has inspired you and explain how they influenced your life.
Criteria for evaluation:
Content (7 points)
Grammar and Vocabulary (7 points)
Coherence and Organization (6 points)
Marking Scheme (Total 100 points):
Grammar: 40 points
Reading Comprehension: 20 points
Listening Comprehension: 20 points
Creative Writing: 20 points
Grade Scale:
95-100 = 10
85-94 = 9
75-84 = 8
65-74 = 7
55-64 = 6
Below 50 = Fail
Good luck!
