B1 Vocabulary
B1 Grammar
Connectors
Speaking Tips
100

Past simple and past participle of the following verbs:

send, give, cut, drink

sent/sent

gave/given

cut /cut

drank/drunk

100

Complete the sentence with the correct tense

If you always tell the truth, people ... (trust) you

will trust

100

Which of the following linking word expresses cause and effect?

a) as a result

b) afterward

c) also

a) as a result

100

What do you say/ask before entering to the room if you arrive late?

Good morning/afternoon. May I come in?

Hello teacher, sorry for the delay. Can I come in?

200

What does settle down mean? Explain in English

To achieve stability, especially after marrying and start to have a routine in life

200

Auxiliary verbs for perfect tenses

"have" for present perfect

"had" for past perfect

200

Complete:

You can go to the cinema _____ you pay for your ticket.

a) although

b) in spite of

c) as long as

c) as long as
200

Mention two things you would like to do when you finish school. Explain and give reasons.

I would like to travel to other countries as it would be a great opportunity to learn about the culture. Besides, I would like to go to university and study a degree in XX because I love XX

( do volunteer work, find a job, go into business...)

300
Match these phrases with the categories:

1) from 2001 until 2005

2) medieval times

3) in this day and age

a) a long, long time in history b) the present c) in recent past


1) from 2001 until 2005- c) in recent past

2) medieval timesa) a long, long time in histor

3) in this day and age b) the present 


300

Complete the gaps with the correct present tense

Today, I ...(lie) in bed. I can't sleep. I ....(have) trouble sleeping for a month now. My mind ...(want) to stop thinking.

am lying

have been having

doesn't want

300

Use a connector to complete the sentence:

_______ coming to classes, he did not pass the exam.

a) In spite of

b) Despite

c) Even though

Despite

300

Compare any of these in the past and the present day. Give examples. Speak for one minute.

Technology / Games children play

Technology has changed over the years. It has been introduced in our life to make it better and more efficient. In the past, it took us ages to do any task such as cleaning our clothes. 

In the past, children used to play with dolls or teddy bears. Nowadays, they play videogames.

400

Choose the correct answer

That shop has really funny .... on TV

a) advertisement     b) brand

advertisement

400

Which of the following sentences express future?

1. I'll bring a cake tomorrow.

2. She's going to the dentist on Friday.

3. It isn't going to rain today.

The three of them.

400

Which connector is used to express addition?

besides, such as, since, therefore

besides

400

Use modal verbs to explain Class rules and High school rules ( use 4 different )

You must be on time

You have to submit the homework on the due date

You can ask questions

You should respect the opinions of others

You mustn't use your phone


500

Explain the meaning or give a definition for the expression in italics.

Look! It's what's- his- name /what's-her-name

someone whose name I can't remember

500

Use a relative pronoun to replace the word in italic.

 One of the world’s greatest storytellers was Roald Dahl. He wrote wonderful books for children.

who

500


Which connector expresses emphasis?

furthermore

nevertheless

in fact

while


in fact

500
Which type of film/novel do you prefer? ( thriller, adventure, science-fiction, romantic, fantasy, comedy...) Choose one type and talk about a film or novel for one minute ( include plot and recommendation)

I love fantasy and science fiction, so my favourite film and book is The Hunger Games. It is a dystopian novel which describes a world of cruelty. The film tells the story of  a girl, Katniss, who is forced to fight in a contest. It is very well-written with interesting characters. I would recommend watching the film after reading the book.