English Proficiency Test #4 - Intermediate Level - 150 Questions.pdf

C Past perfect 'had lived' shows an action completed before another past action moving to Paris.. B Present perfect continuous 'have been looking for' shows ongoing action from past to p

She in London for three years before moving to Paris.

"How long have you been learning English?" - " "

A Since two years

B For two years

C Two years ago

"What do you do for a living?" - " "

A I'm working as a teacher

I haven't seen Tom last month.

"Excuse me, is this seat taken?" - " "

A No, it's free

B No, it's empty

C No, please sit down

D No, you can sit

If you harder, you would pass the exam.

B increase

C develop

D advance

Question 31

"How was your weekend?" - " "

A It was great, thanks

B Yes, it was good

I'm interested learning more about photography.

B am going

C goes

D went

Question 38

"Can I borrow your pen?" - " "

A Yes, you can

B Sure, here you are

C Of course you can

The letter yesterday, but it hasn't arrived yet.

"What's the weather like today?" - " "

A It's sunny and warm

B Yes, it's nice

C The weather is good

D It looks good

Question 44

I'm sorry, but I come to your party next Saturday.

A can't

I've never such a beautiful sunset before.

The book I'm reading is very interesting.

B the most nice

I my keys in the car this morning.

"How often do you exercise?" - " "

A Three times a week

B For three times

The soup tastes it needs more salt.

"What's your favorite type of music?" - " "

A I like rock music

B Rock music is my favorite

I wish I how to cook better.

"I'm sorry I'm late." - " "

"What do you think of the new restaurant?" - " "

A I think it's excellent

B Yes, I like it

C It's very good

You bring an umbrella It might rain later.

I English for five years now.

I'm sorry, but I remember where I put my keys.

"Could you pass me the salt, please?" - " "

I'm thinking buying a new car next year.

"How do you like your new job?" - " "

A I like it very much

I my keys in my other jacket yesterday.

"Do you have any plans for the weekend?" - " "

A Yes, I have some

B Yes, I'm visiting friends

Answer Key & Explanations

1 A Simple present 'drink' is used for habits and routines 'Usually' indicates a

regular habit

2 B 'Of course, no problem' is the most natural and polite response to a

request for help

3 C Past perfect 'had lived' shows an action completed before another past

action (moving to Paris)

4 B 'Colder' is the comparative form of 'cold' We use comparative for gradual

changes

5 A 'Because' introduces the reason why the speaker can't come to the party.

6 C 'Would you mind' is followed by gerund (-ing form), so 'opening' is correct.

7 B 'Where' is used for places The restaurant is the place where they had

dinner

8 B Past perfect 'had started' shows the movie began before their arrival (past

action before past action)

9 B 'I wish I could' expresses a desire for an ability that doesn't exist in the

present

10 C 'Will be delivered' is future passive - the package receives the action of

being delivered

11 B 'For two years' indicates duration of time 'For' is used with periods of time.

12 B Second conditional uses 'if + past simple' for hypothetical situations 'Had'

is correct

13 B 'Better' is the comparative form of 'good' We compare two people (she

and her brother)

14 B Present perfect continuous 'have been looking for' shows ongoing action

from past to present

15 A Simple present 'starts' is used for scheduled events and timetables.

16 B 'I work as a teacher' is the standard way to describe your job or

profession

17 B 'Must' expresses legal obligation or strong necessity It's required by law.

18 A 'Tired of' is the correct preposition combination meaning fed up with

something

19 B 'Is read' is present passive - the book receives the action of being read by

people

20 B 'Although' shows contrast - despite the rain, they still went for a walk.

21 B 'Since' is used with a specific point in time (last month) to show when

something started

22 A 'Where' asks for location The question is asking about the location of the

nearest bank

23 C 'Suggest' is followed by gerund (-ing form), so 'going' is correct.

24 B Past continuous 'was doing' shows an ongoing action interrupted by

another action (friend called)

25 A 'No, it's free' is the most natural response meaning the seat is available.

26 A Simple present 'leaves' is used for scheduled transportation (trains, buses,

flights)

27 D 'Look forward to' is followed by gerund, so 'to seeing' is correct.

28 B Second conditional uses 'if + past simple' for hypothetical advice.

'Studied' is correct

29 A 'So + adjective + that' expresses result The movie was boring to the

degree that caused sleep

30 A 'Improve' is the most common and natural verb for making language

38 B 'Sure, here you are' is the most natural response when giving someone

something they asked for

39 C Future perfect 'will have studied' shows duration completed by a future

time point

40 C 'Too hot to drink' means excessively hot, preventing the action of

44 A 'Can't' expresses inability or impossibility to attend the party.

45 B 'Whose' shows possession - the husband belongs to the woman.

46 B Past continuous 'was eating' shows ongoing action interrupted by the

phone ringing

47 C 'At' is used with specific times (8 PM) We say 'at' + time.

48 B First conditional uses 'if + present simple' for real future possibilities.

'Rains' is correct

49 C Present perfect 'have never seen' uses past participle 'seen' for life

experiences

50 B 'I drive my car' is the most natural and complete way to describe

54 B 'Yet' is used in negative sentences to mean 'up to now' or 'so far'.

55 B 'Of course, sorry' acknowledges the request and apologizes for speaking

too fast

56 A 'Which' refers to the book (thing) 'Which I'm reading' describes the book.

57 A 'Meant to' expresses intention that wasn't carried out It's the most

natural expression

58 A 'The nicest' is the superlative form of 'nice' used when comparing more

than two people

59 C 'Withdraw' is the specific banking term for taking money out of your

account

60 B 'It closes at 9' directly answers the question about closing time with

64 A 'Three times a week' is the standard way to express frequency of activities.

65 C 'If I were you' is the subjunctive form used for giving advice in

hypothetical situations

66 B 'Postponed' specifically means rescheduled to a later time (next Monday).

67 A 'Accept an invitation' is the correct collocation for agreeing to an

70 A 'Tastes like' is used to describe what something seems to be or what

impression it gives

71 B 'Left' means to put something somewhere and go away without it

(umbrella at home)

72 A 'I like rock music' is the most natural and direct response to this question.

73 B 'Must' expresses logical deduction - it's logical that someone would be

tired after a long journey

74 B 'Is parked' is present passive - the car receives the action of being parked.

75 B 'Looking for' means searching for something that is lost or missing.

76 A 'About 30 minutes' is the natural way to answer questions about duration

79 A 'Good at' is the correct preposition combination for abilities and skills.

80 B 'Yes, please' is the polite and natural way to accept an offer.

81 A 'More interesting' is the comparative form used when comparing two

things (movie vs expectations)

82 A 'Charged' is the correct verb for putting electrical energy into a battery.

83 A 'Who' refers to the teacher (person) The teacher performed the action of

87 B 'Can't agree' expresses inability to share the same opinion, more polite

than 'don't agree'

88 A 'I think it's excellent' directly answers the opinion question with proper

grammar

89 A 'In the garden' indicates location within the enclosed area of the garden.

90 B 'Went' is simple past tense for a completed action at a specific time (last

night)

91 A 'Should' gives advice or recommendation based on the possibility of rain.

92 B 'It's $20' is the most natural and concise way to state a price.

93 A 'Interested in' is the correct preposition combination for showing interest

in activities

94 B 'Must be submitted' expresses strong obligation or requirement for the

deadline

95 B 'Am meeting' (present continuous) is used for definite arrangements in

the near future

96 C 'Sure, no problem' is the most helpful and enthusiastic response to a

request for help

97 A 'On the table' indicates the book is positioned on the surface of the table.

98 D Present perfect continuous 'have been studying' emphasizes ongoing

duration (five years)

99 A First conditional uses 'if + present simple' for real future possibilities.

'Leave' is correct

100 C 'I have a headache' directly explains what the problem is when someone

asks what's wrong

101 B 'Better' is the comparative form of 'good' used when comparing two

people's abilities

102 B 'Get my hair cut' is the common expression for having someone cut your

hair

103 A 'Lasted' indicates the duration of time that the meeting continued.

104 B 'We went to Italy' follows natural English word order and uses the correct

preposition

105 B 'Can't remember' expresses inability to recall information from memory.

106 B 'Terrible' is an adjective describing the weather 'Has been' requires an

111 B 'Looking forward to' is the correct preposition combination for

anticipating something

112 B 'Here you are' is the natural response when handing someone something

they requested

113 B Past continuous 'were watching' shows ongoing action interrupted by

parents coming home

114 B 'I wish I had' expresses a desire for something different in the current

situation

115 B 'Was delivered' is past passive - the letter received the action of being

delivered this morning

116 A 'I like reading' is the most natural and direct way to answer this question.

117 A 'Do homework' is the correct collocation for completing school

assignments

118 A Simple present 'closes' is used for regular schedules and business hours.

119 A 'Thinking about' is the correct preposition combination for considering

future actions

120 A 'I like it very much' directly answers the question about job satisfaction

with proper grammar

121 A 'For three months' indicates the duration of time she has been studying

French

122 A Simple present 'comes' is used for regular schedules and timetables.

123 A 'Make an appointment' is the standard collocation for scheduling

medical visits

124 B 'Usually at 7 AM' follows natural English word order with the adverb

before the time

125 A First conditional uses 'if + present simple' for real future possibilities 'Is'

128 B 'Yes, I'm visiting friends' gives specific information about weekend plans.

129 A 'Should' expresses advice or recommendation when someone is not

feeling well

130 A 'Excited about' is the correct preposition combination for showing

enthusiasm

131 A Simple present 'visit' is used for regular habits and routines (every

Sunday)

132 A 'You're welcome' is the most standard and polite response to expressions

of gratitude