When administering the , consider using the speaking section to diagnose specific errors:
Use be going to for prior intentions and plans ( "I'm going to travel to Spain" ). Use the Present Continuous for fixed arrangements with a specific time and place ( "We are meeting at 6 PM" ). Use will for spontaneous decisions or general predictions.
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Used for fixed arrangements with a specific time and place ( "I'm meeting Sarah at 4 PM tomorrow" ). Comparatives and Superlatives (Unit 5) speakout pre-intermediate mid-course test units 1-6
Assessing your ability to handle real-world situations, like ordering food or asking for directions.
The first six units build a foundation in past, present, and future timelines. Review these critical structures: Units 1 & 2: Present and Past Timelines
Focus on accelerating your vocabulary acquisition. When administering the , consider using the speaking
The test frequently includes high-frequency irregular verbs from Units 3-4 (the "travel past"). You must know: drive → drove → driven; swim → swam → swum; ring → rang → rung.
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: Practice regular verbs (adding -ed ) and irregular verbs ( go → went, buy → bought ). Use it for completed actions in the past with a specific time marker ( "We visited Rome last year" ). Making Comparisons : Review comparatives and superlatives. Short adjectives: cheap → cheaper → the cheapest Review these critical structures: Units 1 & 2:
So review your irregular verbs, practice your "who/which/where," and remember: "I used to be nervous about tests" – but after this guide, you won't be.
Knowing how to form direct questions using auxiliary verbs ( "Where do you live?" vs. "Are you working right now?" ).
: Used for spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking, or future facts. Example : "The phone is ringing. I will answer it." Key Vocabulary Themes
Shifts to the Present Continuous and plans for the future. This is a critical pivot point where learners show they can distinguish between what is happening now and what is intended for later. Expanding Horizons (Units 4–6)