Diagnostic Test

1 AS

I. You'll hear a conversation between two people, John and Sarah, at a coffee shop.
Listen carefully, and then answer the questions.
John: Hey, Sarah, how's it going?
Sarah: Hi, John! I'm good, thanks. How about you?
John: Not bad. I had a busy morning at work. By the way, have you tried the new coffee they
have here?
Sarah: No, I haven't. Is it any good?
John: Yeah, it's actually really good. I got the caramel latte, and it's delicious.
Sarah: Hmm, that sounds tempting. I might give it a try. So, how's your family?
John: They're good, thanks for asking. My daughter started school last week, so it's been a bit
hectic.
Sarah: Oh, I can imagine. Well, tell her I said hi.
John: Will do, Sarah. Anyway, I need to get back to the office. Catch you later?
Sarah: Sure thing, John. Have a great day!

Questions
1. What did John order at the coffee shop?
2. Why has it been busy for John recently?
3. What is the main topic of the conversation?
4. What is Sarah's response when John mentions his daughter?
II. Introduce yourself briefly. Include your name, where you're from, and one
interesting thing about yourself.

III. Choose the right answer.

1. They ----- the same car for years. [Own, have owned, are owning]
2. Napoleon --------more than 160 years ago. [had died, died, has been dead]
3. Mr Jackson, -----I was talking to, is my neighbour.[whose whom which ]
4. I didn’t know her husband was ------officer. [an a the]
5. The boys said ----of them had spent anything. [none some any]
6. There are ---- trees here. [fewer and fewer, lesser and lesser]

IV. Read the passage carefully to answer the question.

The Bicycle
Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation in many cities. They are
environmentally friendly and provide a great way to exercise while getting around. Many
people use bicycles for commuting to work or for leisurely rides on weekends.

1. What is the benefit of using bicycles for transportation?

2. Why do some people use bicycles?

V. Write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby or pastime.

 Diagnostic Test
2 AS
I. Choose the right answer.
1. He is a friend of_____ (my/mine/me)
2. They offered to lend us their car, but we preferred to take___ (our self/our/ours)
3. ___of these two candidates are we going to hire? (whose/what/which)
4. You can take either mine ___his (whether/nor/or)
5. The boys said ___ of them had spent anything. (none/some/any)
6. You should ask her (polite/politely/politly)
7. You __ to have thought of it before. (ought/should/would)
8. This book contains lots of (information/informations)
9. How ___sugar do you take in your tea? (many/much)
10. We will miss the bus if she (hurry/not)
11. If he tried harder, he (reach) his goals.
12. (Although/because/so) his young, he is strong.

II. Read the following passage and answer the questions:

"The Importance of Recycling"

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. It plays a
crucial role in conserving natural resources and reducing environmental pollution. By recycling
materials like paper, glass, and plastics, we can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in
landfills. Recycling is not only good for the environment but also helps save energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.

1. What is recycling?
2. Why is recycling important?
3. What are some benefits of recycling mentioned in the passage?