English Level Assessment
Name: ____________________ Date: __________
1-READING
For many people, travelling by train is just a convenient way to get from one
city to another. However, in recent years, train journeys have become a
popular choice not only for their efficiency but also for the experience they
offer. Unlike planes, trains usually depart from the city centre, which saves
travellers both time and money. In addition, passengers can walk around,
enjoy larger seats, and admire the scenery from their windows.
In Europe, new high-speed trains have transformed the way people travel. For
example, in Spain, the AVE connects cities like Madrid, Seville, and
Barcelona in just a few hours. These trains are not only fast but also
environmentally friendly, as they produce far less pollution than cars or planes.
For many young travellers, this is an important factor when choosing their
transport.
Despite these advantages, there are also challenges. Tickets can be expensive,
especially if you don’t book early. In some countries, trains are often delayed,
which causes frustration for passengers. Moreover, in regions with poor rail
infrastructure, buses or planes are still more reliable.
Nevertheless, surveys show that train travel continues to grow in popularity.
Many people see it as a more relaxing and sustainable option. As technology
develops further, it is likely that trains will become even faster and more
comfortable, making them an increasingly attractive alternative for future
generations.
1. What is the main purpose of the text? 3. What has changed in Europe
A. To compare trains with buses recently regarding trains?
B. To explain why train travel is A. They are now slower but cheaper.
becoming more popular B. New high-speed trains have appeared.
C. To describe the history of trains in C. Trains are always delayed.
Europe D. Young people use them less.
D. To encourage people to buy train
tickets
4. Why do some young travellers prefer
trains?
2. According to the text, one advantage A. They want to save money.
of trains compared to planes is that… B. They don’t like flying.
A. they are more exciting. C. They are worried about the
B. they are less polluting. environment.
C. they leave from city centres. D. They enjoy travelling slowly.
D. they are cheaper
5. What problem exists in some 7. How does the writer feel about the
countries? future of trains?
A. Rail systems are not well developed. A. Uncertain
B. There are no stations in small towns. B. Positive
C. Too many tourists use trains. C. Negative
D. Bus companies are more popular. D. Bored
6. What do surveys suggest? 8.What does the word “delayed” in
A. People prefer buses to trains. paragraph 3 mean?
B. Train travel is becoming less popular. A. Cancelled
C. More people are choosing to travel by B. Arriving late
train. C. Very fast
D. Fewer people use trains for long D. Chan
journeys.
2. Choose the correct word for each gap (1–6).
When I first arrived in London, I felt completely lost. The city seemed enormous and
I wasn’t sure how I would ever ___ (1) friends. At the beginning, I spent most of my
time alone, walking around and trying to ___ (2) my way through the underground
system. Things started to change when I joined a language school. The classes were
interesting, and I quickly ___ (3) friends with people from different countries.
Living abroad isn’t always easy. You have to ___ (4) with cultural differences and
sometimes you feel homesick. However, I don’t ___ (5) my decision at all. In fact, I
would definitely ___ (6) studying abroad to anyone who has the chance. It opens your
mind and helps you grow as a person.
1. A. became
B. did
A. make C. made
B. do D. got
C. get
D. find 4.
2. A. manage
B. deal
A. search C. cope
B. discover D. solve
C. find
D. look 5.
3. A. regret
B. remember
C. remind 6.
D. refuse
A. advise
B. suggest
C. recommend
D. offer
3.KEY TRANSFORMATION - Complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the
word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
“I don’t like pizza,” she said.
She said she ____________________ pizza.
(KEY WORD: LIKE)
It isn’t necessary to bring your passport to the exam.
You ________________ your passport to the exam.
(KEY WORD: HAVE)
We started working here five years ago.
We __________________ for five years.
(KEY WORD: BEEN)
This film is more interesting than the one we saw yesterday.
Yesterday’s film was not _________________ this one.
(KEY WORD: AS)
They finished the project yesterday.
The project ______________ yesterday.
(KEY WORD: WAS)
I played hockey all day when I was young.
I __________________________ hockey all day when I was young.
(KEY WORD: USED)
The trip was too expensive for me.
I __________________________ to go on the trip.
(KEY WORD: ENOUGH)
4.For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
1. She usually __________ breakfast C. is raining
at 7:30. D. has rained
A. have
B. has 8. We __________ here since 2019.
C. had A. live
D. having B. are living
C. have lived
2.We __________ to the cinema last D. had lived
weekend.
A. go 9. By the time we got to the station,
B. went the train __________.
C. going A. left
D. goes B. has left
C. had left
3. Listen! The birds __________ in the D. was leaving
trees.
A. sing 10. This time tomorrow I __________
B. sang on the beach.
C. are singing A. will lie
D. have sung B. am lying
C. will be lying
4. Right now my dad __________ TV D. have lain
in the living room.
A. watches 11. She looks tired. She __________
B. watched all day.
C. is watching A. worked
D. watch B. has worked
C. has been working
5. I __________ never been to London. D. had been working
A. was
B. have 12. I wish I __________ more time to
C. have been finish the project.
D. had A. have
B. had
6. When I arrived, they __________ C. will have
dinner. D. have had
A. cooked
B. were cooking 13. They __________ in Madrid
C. had cooked before they moved to Córdoba.
D. are cooking A. live
B. lived
7. If it __________ tomorrow, we’ll C. had lived
stay at home. D. have lived
A. rains
B. rained 14. We hope the documents
__________ by tomorrow morning.
A. are sent 19. By the end of the year, she
B. have sent __________ in the company for 15
C. will have been sent years.
D. were sent A. works
B. will work
15. If I __________ the truth, I would C. will have worked
have told you. D. has worked
A. knew
B. had known 20. If he __________ harder, he might
C. know have passed the exam.
D. have known A. studies
B. studied
16. He said he __________ for two C. had studied
hours before the doctor saw him. D. has studied
A. is waiting
B. was waiting 21. The new shopping centre
C. has been waiting __________ last year
D. had been waiting A. was built
B. has built
17. She acts as if she __________ C. is building
everything. D. Built
A. knows
B. knew 22 “I can’t come today,” she said.
C. had known She said she __________ come that
D. has known day.
A. can’t
18. Hardly __________ the phone ring B.couldn’t
when she answered it. C. won’t
A. had D. didn’t
B. has
C. did
D. having
5.WRITING
This is part of an email you receive from your English friend, Alex:
“I’m visiting your town next weekend. Can you tell me what we can do
together?”
Write your email to Alex (about 80- 100 words).
Say what you can do together.
_____________________________________________________________________
