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General English: Intermediate mid-course assessment
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In order to pass this level students must achieve

more than 60% in three of the skill sets below.
Assessment One skill set result may be below 60%, but not less
and weighting than 50%.
Final course results are determined by combining

mid-course and end of course exam results.
Reading, vocabulary and grammar
Writing and functions

Structure:
Speaking
Listening
Version 2.0
Last Modification Date January 2023

Upper Intermediate
Adapted for ANC General English Intermediate Module A assessment
Module A: Mid -Term Exam

LISTENING
I. Listen to an extract from a radio programme about the ageing population. Are the sentences true (T) or
false (F)?
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1. People are not having so many children as in the past. ______________

2. People don't eat and exercise as healthily as in the past. ______________
3. Older people are not as much at risk from deadly diseases as they were in the past. ______________
4. The average age that anyone in the world can expect to live to is now around 80. ______________
5. In the future, the money to support the old will come from the younger generation. ______________
6. The ageing population will help bring families closer together. ______________
(6 marks)
II. Complete the sentences with nouns. Then listen to the programme again and check.
Reasons for the ageing population 01 Track 1.1.mp3
1. The birth.... .............................. has declined over the last 20 years.

2. 60 years ago, there was a baby............................; these 'baby boomers' are now reaching
..................................... age.
3. Improved .................................... : people eat more healthily these days.
4. Healthier ..................................... : not only do people eat better, they are also more aware of the need
to keep fit.
5. Advances in medicine have increased life ..................................... to around 80 in the developed world.
6. People are given routine against life-threatening diseases, e.g. flu jabs for the elderly.
(6 marks)
III. You are going to listen to an interview with a researcher about smart homes of the future. Tick (/) the
items you think you will hear.
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kitchens gadgets visual media

water use security
GPS systems lighting
sound-proofing hot water systems
(5 marks)
IV. Listen again and choose the best option (a-c).
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1. The aim of the radio programme is to find out which technology . . . .
a). is going to be of practical use to us in the near future
b). is the most imaginative
c). will help us to be more environmentally friendly
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2. Intelligent fridges will be more popular when . .. .
a). they have been developed more
b). they can tell you about the condition of your food
c). they are less expensive
3 Ultrasonic showers are not likely to be used soon because . .. .

a). sonic waves do not clean the body particularly well
b). we still have plenty of water
c). they could be dangerous
4 The researcher thinks that in the future we could sound-proof rooms using . .. .
a). magnetic fields
b). high-tech insulation materials
c). energy fields
5 Which of the following will we NOT be able to do with a kitchen surface in the future?
a). watch TV
b). defrost a pizza
c). clean it by hand
6 In the future, we will be using electric lighting in our homes . .. .

a). in place of natural light
b). to simulate natural light
c). to help control our moods
(6 marks)
V. Listen to a description of a device called Life straw and choose the best option (a-c).
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1. Life straw protects against:

a). all stomach infections, b). certain deadly diseases, c). 90% of all bacteria.
2 It is operated:
a). with a pump, b). with a small motor, c). by sucking.
3. In order to get the best out of it, users need:
a) no training, b). a day's training, c). a little advice.
4. It does not solve the problem of:
a). purifying salt water. b). travelling to get water, c). drinking dirty water.
(4 marks)
VI. Listen again and complete the sentences. Use numbers and figures.
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1. In ........................., the number of deaths from unclean water was per day.
2. The filter traps.........................of water-borne bacteria.
3. The textile filters stop any particle bigger than.........................microns.
4. Each straw has a cleaning capacity of.........................litres of water.
5. The straw is .......................cm long.
6. Straws were used successfully in Haiti and Pakistan in........................
(6 marks)
VII. Listen to a radio discussion programme about whether graffiti is vandalism or art. Answer the
questions.
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1. What event in the news prompted this discussion?

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2. What is the graffiti artist Handy's view of this event?
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3. When is graffiti vandalism according to Guy Francis?
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(9 marks)
VIII. Listen again and choose the correct option (a-c) to complete the statements.
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1. In the second half of the programme, they will be discussing:

a). graffiti, b). help at work, c). unemployment.
2. Guy Francis is an expert on the subject because:

a). he used to be a graffiti artist himself.
b). he used to be a journalist who wrote about the arts.
c). he works for the Daily News, a graffiti magazine.
3. Handy thinks that whether graffiti is art or vandalism should not be decided by:
a). the gallery owners, b). the public, c). the courts.
4. According to Guy Francis, Tox's work was vandalism because:

a). it was very basic and poor art.
b). he broke into the property like a criminal,
c). the property owners didn't want graffiti on their property.
5. Tox's graffiti consisted of:

a). writing his name and the date,
b). writing imaginative images,
c). drawing his name in many different colours.
6 The graffiti artist Banksy's work:

a). is very popular.
b). is very cheap.
c). has upset many property owners.
(6 marks)
IX. Listen to a local journalist describing the
rebuilding work in New Orleans after Hurricane
Katrina. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
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1. A lot of rebuilding work has taken place in the

French Quarter. .................
2. More than half the residents who were evacuated
from the city have returned. .................
3. One project is helping to build affordable homes.
.................
4. The new homes are very simple, practical houses. .................
(4 marks)
X. Listen to the journalist again and complete the sentences. 38 Track 38.mp3
1. For most tourists who visit New Orleans these days, things seem to be .......................................
2. Most of the damage in New Orleans was caused by the .................................., not the…………………………
3. Most New Orleanais......................................their city.
4. The redevelopment plan for New Orleans has not been systematic or ...............................
5. The Lower 9th Ward was a pretty.....................................area of New Orleans, even before the storm.
6. The new homes are ......................................and environmentally-friendly.
7. The journalist thought the designs of the buildings were very.......................................
8 Some critics say that the houses are not.......................................
(8 marks)
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READING, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Read the article and choose the correct option (a-c)
Is intimate friendship a relationship that is dying out in modern society? In our busy lives, we have many
acquaintances and friends - the people we work with, our neighbours, the people we chat to at the local
shop and so on. But how many really close friendships can we count? The truth for most of us is probably
not many. Some psychologists say that while we still value strong family bonds, in recent times, friendships
have lost the strength and importance that they had in the past.
According to a study published recently in the USA, friendships in America have been declining in quality
and quantity since at least 1985. The study claims that 25% of Americans don’t have anyone they could call
a close friend. Yet, on the surface, Americans seem extremely friendly people. If you have ever visited the
USA, you will be familiar with the warmth and hospitality that they show to complete strangers. Everyone
can be treated as a ‘buddy’, even if they are just a casual acquaintance.
But in other cultures, acquaintances and friendships have different qualities. In France, for example, when
you are trying to get to know a person, they may seem rather unfriendly and the length of time it takes to
form a strong friendship seems greater than in other countries. This is because for the French there is still a
clear distinction between a casual acquaintance and a true friend. Although France is changing and perhaps
becoming more like America, there is no doubt that French people are still more private in their friendships
and that they reserve real intimacy for their closest friends. This intimacy can be found in many other non-
western cultures too, where great importance is attached to the quality and depth of friendships. It is
something that many of us in the West have forgotten and need to rediscover.
1. Which of the following relationships does the author NOT mention?

a). colleagues b). fellow travellers c). fellow shoppers
2. Psychologists believe that in modern society ... have become weaker.

a). family relationships b). friendships c). all relationships
3. According to the article, 25% of Americans don't have . .. .

a). strong family bonds b). a strong friendship c). any friends at all
4. Americans are known for being ... people,

a). lonely b). family-oriented c). friendly
5. French people are ... about making friends,

a). careful b). worried c). relaxed
6. The author thinks that in the West, we ignore the ... of friendship.
a). significance b). qualities c). security
(6 marks)
II. Complete the sentences using the following verbs:
cause(s) connect(s) drink(s) live(s) open(s) speak(s)
take(s) eat believe tell
1. Tanya....................... German very well.

2. I don't often ..................... coffee.
3. The swimming pool.................................... at 7.30 every morning.
4. Bad driving................................. many accidents.
5. My parents..................................... in a very small flat.
6. The Olympic Games.................................... place every four years.
7 The Panama Canal.................................. the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
8. Vegetarians................................................ meat
9. An atheist…………………………………………………. in God.
10. Liars are people who.......................................... the truth.
(10 marks)
III. Finish B's sentences. Use always -ing.
1. A: I've lost my phone again.
B: Not again! ..................................................................................................................................................
2. A: The car has broken down again.

B: That car is useless. lt…………………………………………………………………………………….........................................
3 A: Look! You've made the same mistake again.

B: Oh no, not again! I.......................................................................................................................................
4 A: Oh, I've forgotten my glasses again.

B: Typical! .......................................................................................................................................................
(1.5 mark each =6 marks)

IV. Look at the phrases in bold from the interview. Choose the correct definition (a-c).
1. We were lucky to experience that first-hand ...

a). for ourselves
b). for the first time
c). something no one else has ever experienced
2. We got to meet ...
a). had the opportunity to meet
b). were obliged to meet
c). met by chance
3. They take this new wealth for granted ...

a). are suspicious of it
b). are grateful for it
c). assume it should be like this
4. They don't know which way to turn ...

a). the rules
b). what to do
c). where to drive
5. The generation in the middle bridges the gap ...

a). creates a space between two things
b). joins two sides
c). crosses from one side to another
6. The 30-somethings ...

a). the 1930s
b). a group of 30 objects
c). people in their 30s
(6 marks)
V. Make pairs of close synonyms from the following words.
a best-seller; to cut; a follow-up; a heroine; a movie;

a multiplex; a novelist; a re-release; viewers; to release
1. an author - ………………………………………………; 2. an audience - ………………………………………….

3. a blockbuster - ………………………………………..; 4. a cinema - ………………………………………………
5. to edit - …………………………………………………..; 6. a film - ……………………………………………………
7. a hero - ……………………………………………….; 8. to publish - …………………………………………….
9. a remark - ……………………………………………; 10. a sequel - ……………………………………………..
(10 marks)
VI. Rewrite the sentences from the active to the passive form.
1. Governments are forcing people to work longer.

People.......................................... to work longer.
2. Governments have raised the age of retirement in many countries.
The age of retirement ………………………………………………………. in many countries.
3. People don't consider someone to be old until they are about 80.
Someone.............................................................. to be old until they are about 80.
4. The government is encouraging each family to have more children.
Each family...............................................................to have more children.
5. The government reduces taxes for families with more than two children.
Taxes...................................................................for families with more than two children.
6. The public have not welcomed the idea of working longer for less money.
The idea of working longer for less money...................................................................by the public.
(6 marks)
VII. Read the text and complete the sentences.
No magic answer
For every problem we always hope there will be a magic answer that will make it go away. That's human
nature. But problems like overpopulation are complex and demand complex solutions. First, let's outline a
few basic facts.
Firstly, each person on the planet takes up space, consumes resources and creates waste. So the more
people there are, the greater the problems of dwindling resources, overcrowding and pollution are going to
be.
Secondly, rising standards of living - a product of economic growth - have exactly the same effects. Rich
people have bigger houses, buy more consumer goods and generate more waste. So even if the population
remains the same, economic growth will create similar problems.
But economic optimists don't worry about an increasing population

because, according to them, people
don't deplete resources, they create them. For them, more people
mean more human intelligence and
more brains to find clever ways to boost resources. One example
they give is the 'Green Revolution'. Over
the last 60 years, agricultural food production has grown
dramatically - faster than the population, in fact.
Through the engineering of better seeds and plants, which are more resistant to disease, experts predict
That there will be enough food for all of us in the future.
Another example is the Gates Foundation's work in combating disease in poor countries through a
programme of vaccination. You would think that saving lives through vaccination would actually increase
the population, not decrease it. Parents in under-developed countries want to ensure that at least two
children will be around to look after them when they are old. So they raise this probability by having more
children. However, research shows that when you improve health in such communities, the population
growth rate will fall within half a generation. Bill Gates believes that if we continue this work, the world
population will peak at 8.3 billion by 2050 rather than the 9.3 billion currently predicted.
But of course technology alone is the not answer. It will help us to protect current resources and to find
new resources, but we will also need to look at how we share these. Joel Cohen, a professor at Rockefeller
University, put it nicely. He said that three schools of thought had a role to play in lessening the negative
effects of overpopulation:
• 'The bigger pie school', who say that technology will increase resources.
• 'The fewer forks school', who say we need to reduce population growth and consumption.
• 'The better manners school', who say we should all share resources more equally.
The last, and probably the real answer, requires a different kind of faith: not in science, but in human
nature.
1. The problem is not just how many people there are, it's how high their............................................is
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2. The economic optimists believe that resources as the population increases.
3. In the last 60 years, food production has grown...................................................population growth.
4. Parents in under-developed countries need............................................to look after them in their old age.
5. Bill Gates thinks that by improving health in poor countries we can limit population growth by
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6. For Joel Cohen, there are................................................to help solve the problem of overpopulation.
(6 marks)
VIII. Find verbs in the passage that describe things getting greater or smaller.
Greater Smaller
1. r………………………………………….. 7. d……………………………………………………
2. b………………………………………….. 8. d…………………………………………..………
3. g………………………………………….. 9. d…………………………………………..………
4. i…………………………………………… 10. f……………………………………………………
5. r………………………………………….. 11. l……………………………………………………
6. p………………………………………….. 12. r…………………………………………………..
(6 marks)
IX. Complete the story using the correct past tense form of the verbs in brackets.
On April 25, 2003, Aron Ralston 1 ..................................... (drive) to Moab, Utah, where he mountain-biked
the famous Slick rock Trail. He then2..................................... (make) his way to Horseshoe Canyon. When he
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................................ (arrive), night 4.............................. . (fall), so he made camp.
He 5................................. (climb) into the canyon on April 26. He 6 ………………………….. (go) about five miles
when he came to a section where a series of large boulders 7.....................................(hang), wedged
between the walls of the canyon.
He 8 .............................. (not/tell) anyone where he was. It would be days before anyone realised that he
was missing. Ralston 9 …………………………........... (stand) on a small stone, facing the boulder that
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..................................... (crush) his hand. The pain was intense, but he was determined to stay in control...
Ralston 11.....................................(wait) there for five days. But by the time the search teams started out, he
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.................................................... (already/decide) what he had to do ...
(6 marks)
X. Read the conversation about plans to attend a conference. Complete the sentences using the
appropriate future form of the verbs.
Phil: Hi, Anna.1..................................................(you / go) to the 'Future Foods Fair' next weekend?
Anna: Yes, 1 am. How 2..................................................(you / get) there?
Phil: 1 3..................................................(probably /drive). What about you?
Anna: I haven't decided. Perhaps I 4................................(go) by train.
Phil: Don't do that - it's so expensive. 15................................................. (give) you a lift.
Anna: That would be great. What time 6............................. (you / leave)?
Phil: Well, the conference 7............................... (start) at 10, so I thought about 8.30.
Anna: That sounds perfect. Do you imagine it 8.................................................... (finish) by 6?
Phil: I hope so. I need to be back by 7.30.
(8 marks)
XI. Complete the sentences using the correct words.
act band company exhibition gallery performance

gig musical play show theatre venue
1. We saw a great last week. It was a kind of variety performance with different performers. The best one
was a circus.....................................who did some amazing tricks on a high wire.
2. I went to a ..................................... at that new music on the High Street last night. It was a local jazz
...............................called 'Take Two Project'. They were very professional, I thought.
3. Have you seen the photography.....................................at the Oxford Art.....................................? There

are some amazing pictures in it.
4. My daughter has joined a dance.............................who are going to go on tour next month. Their
first............................. will be at the new.............................in the centre of town.
5. You know the....................................Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Well, the Victoria Drama company
have turned it into a............................., with singing and dancing.
(5 marks)
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WRITING AND FUNCTIONS
I. Complete the email to a friend who is working

a). So keep your fingers crossed for me.
b). All the best,
c). How are you getting on?
d). Anyway, do send me your news when you get a moment to write,
e). What news from here?
f). I'm sorry I haven't written sooner,
g). Dear Esther
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......................................................................................I hope everything is going OK. 3.............................
I’ve been really busy at work the last few weeks. Everyone has been asking about you. How is your Arabic
coming on? I imagine you’re able to get by with day-to-day conversations by now. 4....................................
Well, shortly after you left, I got a letter from a fashion designer in New York. They saw some of my work in
a catalogue for the shop that I work for and they want me to fly over to New York for an interview. I’m
trying not to get too excited about it in case they don’t offer me a job, but as you know, it’s always been my
dream to get a job with a top designer. 5............................................................................................................
The other big piece of news is that Sarah is going to get married next year! I’ve met her boyfriend and he
seems a really nice guy. They’ve fixed the date for 9th July. I hope you’ll be back by then.
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It’d be great to hear how things are there.

7
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Sophie.
(7 marks)
II. Look at the verb get in these sentences. Write a synonym for get in each sentence.
1. I'm sorry. I don't get what you're saying. Why do I have to wait?..................................................
2. Can you get off the phone? I'm trying to work. ?..................................................
3. I got this jacket for £20 in the sales. ?..................................................
4. Call me when you get to the station. ?..................................................
5. We had to get a taxi because there were no buses...................................................
6. It was a bad cold. It took me two weeks to get over it. ?..................................................
7. They got first prize in the dancing competition. ?..................................................
8. Could you get the map from the car so that we can plan our route?..................................................
(8 marks)
III. Rewrite and punctuate the following extract from a story with quotation marks and commas where
necessary.
I don't think this is going to work Christopher sighed. We've been trying to build this canoe for three days
and it still looks like a lump of wood. The wood's too hard he added. Actually, Christopher said Jen
encouragingly we are making some progress.
What we really need to do is find some better tools. Just then Tom screamed I've got it! Instead of using
our penknives directly on the wood, why don't we make some better tools using our knives?
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IV. Rewrite the sentences so that they are more polite. Use the bold words.
1. Is it OK if I bring your memory stick back on my way home from work tonight? (Please)
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2. Where can I find a battery charger for my old phone? (happen)
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3. I want you to send a brochure for your air conditioning units. (could)
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4. What is the phone number for Apricot Computers? I can't find it anywhere. (know)
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5. I want to know how to download photos from my X306 camera. (advise)
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6. What about reducing the price? (able)
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7. I need you to come over and fix my internet connection. (mind)
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8. What number should I call to get technical advice? (tell)
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(12marks)
V. Write a short email to a friend about a problem you have with your computer. Use the notes below
and polite requests.
•tried to call - no answer; • computer keeps crashing; • same problem you had?
•please email instructions to my work email about virus removal • or call me
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VI. Match each prefix in box A to at least two words in box B to form words
bio hyper mega byte chip conscious detached sensitive sonic

micro semi ultra degradable diversity market star violet wave
1. …………………………………………………………. 2. ………………………………………………………….
3. …………………………………………………………. 4. ………………………………………………………….
5. …………………………………………………………. 6. ………………………………………………………….
(6 marks)
VII. Rewrite the sentences using the linking phrases given.
1. The house comes with three acres of land and a swimming pool.
As well as ........................................................................................................................................................
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2. People have moved out of the centre because crime has risen.
As a result of...................................................................................................................................................
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3. We have a good bus service and excellent roads into the city centre.
In addition to.......................................................................................................................................................
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4. We are starting to redevelop city centres because there are restrictions on building on green spaces.
Because of.......................................................................................................................................................
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(8 marks)
VIII. Match phrases (1-6) from list A with phrases with a similar meaning from list B (a-f).
A B
1. I find it ... that a). That's absolutely right.
2. If you ask me ,... b). Not necessarily.
3. Is everyone OK with that? c). I agree.
4. I'd go along with that. d). That seems ... to me.
5. Let's not ... e). The way I see it, ….
6. Exactly. f). Are we all agreed?
7. That depends. g). We shouldn't...
(6 marks)
IX. Look at these phrases about urban features. Write the opposites.
1. private transport 2. luxury housing
p.....................................transport a.....................................housing
3. out-of-town shops 4. built-up areas
l........................................shops g…………………………………..spaces
5. streets where cars can drive
p……………………………………. zones (5 marks)
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SPEAKING
Prepare one or both the topics for speaking task
You can make notes but you are not allowed to read from your notes.
Total time for speaking- 10 minutes
1. Talk about your interest in arts. How often do you go to concerts, shows or theatre? What are
your favourite types of events? Do you like taking part in performances?
2. Think and talk about a recent or a past weekend when something unusual happened.
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Common European Framework B1 / B2 SUSTAINED MONOLGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE
Can describe the personal significance of events and experiences in detail.
Can clearly express feelings about something experienced and give reasons to explain those feelings.
Can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest.
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions,unpredictable experiences
To what degree does the speaker demonstrate the following features to achieve these outcomes? Max 20 points
Level B2 Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation Communication and
discourse
5  demonstrates  uses a range of  is intelligible  can initiate

sustained control of appropriate vocabulary  uses and respond
simple forms to discuss experiences accurate intonation appropriately
 attempts a  feelings  uses  can maintain
range complex forms  events accurate word stress and develop the
 present and  minimal L1 interaction
past perfect interference
 should
have/could have
modals
4 Student demonstrates features from band 3 and 5
3  attempts a  uses limited,  is mostly  Responds

range of complex forms but appropriate intelligible appropriately
with some success vocabulary to discuss  inaccurate  attempts to
 present and experiences word stress maintain the
past perfect  feelings occasionally requires interaction with some
 should  events clarification hesitation
have/could have  inaccurate
modals intonation
 inaccuracy occasionally requires
does not detract from clarification
meaning  evident L1
interference
2 Student demonstrates features from band 1 and 3
1  demonstrates  lacks sufficient  is  maintains the

limited control of vocabulary sometimes interaction
simple forms intelligible although  although with
 no attempt at clarification is often frequent hesitation
complex forms required and repetition
 inaccuracy  strong L1
detracts from meaning interference

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General English: Intermediate mid-course assessment

In order to pass this level students must achieve

Final course results are determined by combining

Reading, vocabulary and grammar

Writing and functions

Last Modification Date January 2023

Module A: Mid -Term Exam

1. People are not having so many children as in the past. ______________

1. The birth.... .............................. has declined over the last 20 years.

kitchens gadgets visual media

3 Ultrasonic showers are not likely to be used soon because . .. .

6 In the future, we will be using electric lighting in our homes . .. .

1. Life straw protects against:

1. What event in the news prompted this discussion?

1. In the second half of the programme, they will be discussing:

2. Guy Francis is an expert on the subject because:

4. According to Guy Francis, Tox's work was vandalism because:

5. Tox's graffiti consisted of:

6 The graffiti artist Banksy's work:

1. A lot of rebuilding work has taken place in the

I. Read the article and choose the correct option (a-c)

1. Which of the following relationships does the author NOT mention?

2. Psychologists believe that in modern society ... have become weaker.

3. According to the article, 25% of Americans don't have . .. .

4. Americans are known for being ... people,

5. French people are ... about making friends,

II. Complete the sentences using the following verbs:

cause(s) connect(s) drink(s) live(s) open(s) speak(s)

take(s) eat believe tell

1. Tanya....................... German very well.

2. A: The car has broken down again.

3 A: Look! You've made the same mistake again.

4 A: Oh, I've forgotten my glasses again.

(1.5 mark each =6 marks)

1. We were lucky to experience that first-hand ...

3. They take this new wealth for granted ...

4. They don't know which way to turn ...

5. The generation in the middle bridges the gap ...

6. The 30-somethings ...

a best-seller; to cut; a follow-up; a heroine; a movie;

1. an author - ………………………………………………; 2. an audience - ………………………………………….

1. Governments are forcing people to work longer.

But economic optimists don't worry about an increasing population

act band company exhibition gallery performance

3. Have you seen the photography.....................................at the Oxford Art.....................................? There

I. Complete the email to a friend who is working

dream to get a job with a top designer. 5............................................................................................................

It’d be great to hear how things are there.

3. I got this jacket for £20 in the sales. ?..................................................

4. Call me when you get to the station. ?..................................................

5. We had to get a taxi because there were no buses...................................................

7. They got first prize in the dancing competition. ?..................................................

bio hyper mega byte chip conscious detached sensitive sonic

VII. Rewrite the sentences using the linking phrases given.

2. If you ask me ,... b). Not necessarily.

3. Is everyone OK with that? c). I agree.

4. I'd go along with that. d). That seems ... to me.

5. Let's not ... e). The way I see it, ….

6. Exactly. f). Are we all agreed?

7. That depends. g). We shouldn't...

3. out-of-town shops 4. built-up areas

5. streets where cars can drive

p……………………………………. zones (5 marks)