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Level 5 written exam (b1)

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Lucy, a former social worker, dedicated decades of her life to serving her community. She found deep
fulfillment in connecting with people and assisting them through life's challenges. Lucy cherished the
sense of purpose her work provided, knowing she was making a tangible difference in the lives of
those around her.

During her tenure as a social worker, Lucy spent her days advocating for her clients, offering support
to individuals and families facing adversity. She collaborated with various organizations and
government agencies to ensure her clients received the necessary resources for success.

A passion of Lucy's was staying informed about local news. She eagerly tuned in to updates, eager to
learn about community events, developments, and human-interest stories. This habit not only kept
her connected to the pulse of her community but also provided valuable insights into the issues
affecting the people she served.

Despite her dedication to her work, Lucy encountered challenges and frustrations. Bureaucratic
hurdles and limited resources often hindered her efforts to provide comprehensive support.
Additionally, the emotional toll of her job sometimes left her feeling drained and overwhelmed.

Now retired from her social work career, Lucy looked back on her years of service with pride and
fondness. While she missed the meaningful connections forged with her clients, retirement offered
her the opportunity to focus on her own well-being and explore new interests.

Though no longer actively working in the field, Lucy remained committed to staying informed about
local news. It was a habit ingrained in her routine, keeping her connected to her community and
allowing her to stay engaged with the issues that mattered most.

The text is about

a) Lucy’s life b) lucy’s job c) difficulties of social work

Choose either true or false in the following sentences

1. Lucy found her work as a social worker fulfilling and meaningful. True/False
 2. Lucy enjoyed keeping herself informed about local news during her career as a social worker.
True/False

3. Staying informed about local news was not important to Lucy. True/False

4. Lucy encountered no challenges or frustrations during her time as a social worker. True/False

5. Lucy's retirement from social work provided her with the opportunity to focus on her own
well-being True/False

Answer the following questions from the text

1. What was Lucy's former profession?
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2. How did Lucy feel about her work as a social worker?
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3. What did Lucy enjoy doing to stay informed about her community?
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4. Why was staying informed about local news important to Lucy?
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5. Can you describe some of the challenges Lucy faced in her role as a social worker?

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say who or what the words refer to in the text

her §4 …………….. them §1………………

answer the following grammar questions

What verb tense is predominantly used in the text to describe Lucy's past experiences?

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Identify 3 examples of a past continuous verb tense used in the text.

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Rewrite the sentence "During her tenure as a social worker, Lucy spent her days advocating for her
clients" in the past perfect tense.

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Identify 3 examples of a gerund used in the text.

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Rewrite sentence “B” so that it has the same meaning as sentence “A

A )Lucy, a former social worker, dedicated many years of her life to serving her community

B )Many years of her life were ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

A )During her tenure as a social worker, Lucy spent her days advocating for her clients.

B )Her days were spent………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

A )A passion of Lucy's was staying informed about local news.

B )Staying informed ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

A )Despite her dedication to her work, Lucy also faced challenges and frustrations.

B )Challenges and frustrations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

classify the following words according to their final “ed” pronunciation

Needed Exceeded Included Decided Divided Exceeded

/d/ /id/

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
1. She __________ (study) for the exam all week.
2. Last summer, we __________ (go) on a trip to Europe.
3. By the time I arrived, they __________ (already/leave).
4. Sarah __________ (work) at the company for five years before she got promoted.
5. Tomorrow, I __________ (meet) my friend for lunch.
6. When I called, she __________ (watch) her favorite TV show.
7. They __________ (travel) around the world for six months by the time they return.
8. By next year, he __________ (complete) his master's degree.
9. We __________ (not/see) each other since high school.
10. I __________ (not/eat) sushi before, but I'm excited to try it.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
He __________ (just/fix) the leaky faucet in the kitchen.
They __________ (not/paint) the walls yet.
She __________ (work) as a handywoman for three years.
I __________ (already/mow) the lawn this morning.
We __________ (clean) the garage every weekend.
He __________ (not/change) the lightbulb in the hallway.
By tomorrow, she __________ (complete) all the odd jobs around the house.
They __________ (fix) the broken fence for hours.
We __________ (already/assemble) the new furniture.
He __________ (not/take) out the trash yet.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases to ask for favors politely:
1. __________ borrow your pen for a moment?

2. __________ you please help me carry these bags?

3. __________ you mind if I use your computer for a minute?

4. __________ it be okay if I took a look at your notes?

5. __________ you possibly lend me a hand with this project?

6. __________ it be okay if I borrowed your car tomorrow?

7. __________ it be possible for me to have a copy of the report?

8. __________ you do me a favor and water my plants while I'm away?

9. __________ you please let me know if there are any changes to the schedule?

10. __________ you mind if I made a suggestion for improvement?

Written expression

You have to ask a big favor from uour close freind and could cause the a non negligeable
amount of incovenience for a period of time . write in 8 lines how you would go about
asking the favor .Write your freind response to your request
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