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65 Questions

Grammar (30), Vocabulary (20), Reading (15) — comprehensive coverage.

Writing Task

Choose from 3 topics. Submit your paragraph for analysis.

CEFR Level (A1-C2)

Your result maps directly to international standards.

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Before You Start — Tell Me About Yourself

These 5 questions help me understand your background and provide better recommendations.

1. How long have you been studying English?

Less than 6 months 6-12 months 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years

2. What is your biggest weakness in English?

Grammar Vocabulary Speaking / Fluency Listening Writing Reading

3. What is your main goal for learning English?

Passing an exam (IELTS/TOEFL) Career / Business purposes Travel & Daily communication Academic studies abroad General improvement

4. How would you rate your current English level?

Beginner (A1-A2) Intermediate (B1-B2) Advanced (C1-C2) I'm not sure

5. How often do you practice English outside of classes?

Daily A few times a week Rarely Almost never

The test takes approximately 60 minutes. You can pause between sections.

Grammar

Questions 1-30: Test your understanding of English grammar rules and structures (15 minutes)

6We _____ to Paris three times last year.

A have gone

B went

C have been

D go

7I think it _____ tomorrow.

A rains

B will rain

C is raining

D rained

8We _____ dinner with friends tonight. It's already arranged.

A have

B are having

C will have

D having

9She is _____ best teacher in our school.

A a

B an

C the

D (no article)

10_____ cats are very independent animals.

A The

B A

C An

D (no article)

11By the time we arrived, the movie _____.

A already started

B has already started

C had already started

D already starts

12She realized she _____ her keys at home.

A forgot

B had forgotten

C has forgotten

D forgets

13The report _____ by the manager yesterday.

A writes

B was written

C was writing

D has written

14English _____ in many countries around the world.

A speaks

B is spoken

C spoke

D has spoken

15You _____ wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

A can

B must

C might

D would

16It _____ rain later, so take an umbrella.

A can

B must

C might

D should

17This book is _____ than the one I read last week.

A more interesting

B most interesting

C interesting

D the more interesting

18She is _____ student in the class.

A the better

B the best

C better

D good

19The meeting starts _____ 3:00 PM.

A on

B in

C at

D for

20They walked _____ the park on their way home.

A on

B at

C through

D for

21If it _____ tomorrow, we'll cancel the picnic.

A will rain

B rains

C rained

D raining

22If I _____ rich, I would travel around the world.

A am

B was

C were

D will be

23The woman _____ lives next door is a doctor.

A which

B who

C where

D when

24The book, _____ cover is torn, is still my favorite.

A which

B that

C whose

D who

25He asked me where _____.

A do I live

B I lived

C I live

D am I living

26She said she _____ to the party the night before.

A doesn't go

B didn't go

C hadn't gone

D won't go

27I wish I _____ harder for the exam.

A study

B studied

C have studied

D had studied

28I'd rather you _____ smoke in the house.

A don't

B not

C didn't

D won't

29Not only _____ late, but he also forgot his notes.

A he arrived

B did he arrive

C he did arrive

D arrived he

30By next month, she _____ her thesis.

A finishes

B will finish

C will have finished

D finished

Vocabulary

Questions 31-50: Test your knowledge of English words and phrases (10 minutes)

31The opposite of "happy" is:

A Sad

B Excited

C Tired

D Angry

32"To look for" means to:

A Look at

B Search

C Watch

D Ignore

33They _____ a decision after a long discussion.

A did

B made

C took

D put

34She _____ a photo of the sunset.

A made

B did

C took

D got

35The word "big" is a synonym of:

A Small

B Large

C Short

D Thin

36"To get up" means to:

A Go to bed

B Rise from bed

C Fall down

D Sit down

37A synonym for "abundant" is:

A Scarce

B Plentiful

C Rare

D Small

38The opposite of "temporary" is:

A Permanent

B Short

C Brief

D Quick

39"It's a piece of cake" means:

A It's delicious

B It's very easy

C It's expensive

D It's difficult

40"To break the ice" means to:

A Start a fire

B Make people feel comfortable

C Break something cold

D End a conversation

41She's very _____ and always completes her work on time.

A diligent

B careless

C relaxed

D confused

42The company plans to _____ the new product next month.

A launch

B lunch

C lunge

D latch

43The word "comprehensive" most nearly means:

A Brief and limited

B Complete and thorough

C Difficult to understand

D Easy to read

44The term "implement" in a business context means:

A To discuss a plan

B To put a plan into action

C To cancel a project

D To write a report

45The word "ubiquitous" most nearly means:

A Rare

B Everywhere

C Dangerous

D Beautiful

46An "eloquent" speaker is someone who:

A Speaks very quietly

B Expresses ideas clearly and persuasively

C Talks very fast

D Uses simple words only

47The term "paradigm shift" refers to:

A A small change

B A fundamental change in approach or thinking

C A mathematical formula

D A temporary adjustment

48A "meticulous" person pays great attention to:

A Speed

B Detail

C Money

D Appearance

49The word "ambiguous" means:

A Clear and definite

B Open to multiple interpretations

C Extremely important

D Completely wrong

50To "mitigate" a problem means to:

A Ignore it completely

B Make it less severe

C Create more problems

D Report it to someone

Reading Comprehension

Questions 51-65: Read the passages carefully and answer the questions (25 minutes)

Passage 1: My Daily Routine

My name is Sarah and I am a university student. Every weekday, I wake up at 6:30 AM. First, I take a shower and get dressed. Then, I eat breakfast with my family. I usually have toast, eggs, and orange juice. At 7:45 AM, I catch the bus to the university. My classes start at 8:30 AM and finish at 3:00 PM. After classes, I go to the library to study for about two hours. In the evening, I have dinner with my family at 7:00 PM. After dinner, I sometimes watch television or read a book. I go to bed at 10:30 PM.

51What time does Sarah wake up on weekdays?

A 7:45 AM

B 6:30 AM

C 8:30 AM

D 10:30 PM

52What does Sarah do after classes?

A She goes home immediately

B She studies at the library

C She watches television

D She meets friends

53How does Sarah get to the university?

A She walks

B She takes the bus

C She drives

D She takes a taxi

54What does Sarah usually have for breakfast?

A Cereal and milk

B Toast, eggs, and orange juice

C Coffee and a sandwich

D Nothing

Passage 2: The Rise of Remote Work

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how people work around the world. Before 2020, only about 5% of the workforce worked remotely on a full-time basis. By mid-2020, that number had surged to over 40%. Companies discovered that many employees were just as productive, if not more so, when working from home. This shift has led to a permanent change in work culture, with many organizations now adopting hybrid models that combine office and remote work.

55What percentage of the workforce worked remotely before 2020?

A About 40%

B About 5%

C About 20%

D About 50%

56The word "surged" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

A Decreased

B Increased rapidly

C Remained the same

D Moved slowly

57What is a "hybrid model" as described in the passage?

A Working only from home

B Working only in the office

C Combining office and remote work

D Working at multiple companies

Passage 3: The Benefits of Bilingualism

Studies have consistently shown that bilingualism offers numerous cognitive advantages that extend well beyond communication. Bilingual individuals often demonstrate superior executive function, including better attention control, enhanced problem-solving skills, and greater mental flexibility. Research from York University found that bilingual people show symptoms of dementia 4-5 years later than monolinguals, suggesting a protective effect on the brain.

58What is the main idea of Passage 3?

A Bilingualism is difficult to achieve

B Bilingualism offers cognitive advantages

C Bilingual children struggle in school

D Only young people can learn languages

59According to the passage, bilingual people show dementia symptoms:

A Earlier than monolinguals

B At the same time as monolinguals

C 4-5 years later than monolinguals

D Never

Passage 4: The Paradox of Choice

Psychologist Barry Schwartz argues that while freedom of choice is essential to human well-being, the proliferation of options in modern society has created a paradoxical effect. Rather than increasing satisfaction, an abundance of choices often leads to decision paralysis, heightened anxiety, and diminished contentment. Schwartz contends that learning to accept "good enough" rather than relentlessly pursuing the optimal choice—a strategy he terms "satisficing"—may be essential for psychological well-being.

60What is the "paradox" described in the passage?

A More choices lead to greater happiness

B More choices can lead to less satisfaction

C People always want fewer choices

D Choice is unnecessary for well-being

61The term "satisficing" refers to:

A Always choosing the best option

B Accepting a "good enough" option

C Avoiding all decisions

D Making quick decisions

62An "inference" in reading comprehension is:

A A direct quote from the text

B A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

C A summary of all facts

D The author's biography

63"Reading between the lines" means:

A Reading very carefully word by word

B Understanding the implied or hidden meaning

C Skipping parts of the text

D Reading aloud to others

64According to Passage 4, what happens when consumers face too many choices?

A They buy more products

B They experience decision paralysis

C They choose more quickly

D They become more satisfied

65What does the research about bilingualism suggest?

A Bilingualism has no cognitive benefits

B Bilingualism may protect against dementia

C Bilingualism causes confusion

D Bilingualism is only for children

Writing Task

Choose one topic and write approximately 100 words (10 minutes)

Personal Topic

Describe your best friend.

What is their personality like? How did you meet? Why are they important to you?

Academic Topic

Advantages of online learning.

What are the benefits of studying online compared to traditional classrooms?

Professional Topic

Describe your ideal job.

What career would you like to have? What skills are needed? Why does it appeal to you?

Your Essay:

Words: 0 | Target: ~100 words

Your Placement Test Results

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Why Most Online Placement Tests Are Wrong

65 Questions

Writing Task

CEFR Level (A1-C2)

Free Speaking Follow-Up

Before You Start — Tell Me About Yourself

1. How long have you been studying English?

2. What is your biggest weakness in English?

3. What is your main goal for learning English?

4. How would you rate your current English level?

5. How often do you practice English outside of classes?

Test Progress

Grammar

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Passage 1: My Daily Routine

Passage 2: The Rise of Remote Work

Passage 3: The Benefits of Bilingualism

Passage 4: The Paradox of Choice

Writing Task

Personal Topic

Academic Topic

Professional Topic

Your Placement Test Results

Question-by-Question Results

Grammar (Questions 1-30)

Vocabulary (Questions 31-50)

Reading (Questions 51-65)

Know Your Level. Own Your Path.

Find Your Exact English LevelIn Under 60 Minutes

Your Journey Starts Here

Why Most Online Placement Tests Are Wrong

65 Questions

Writing Task

CEFR Level (A1-C2)

Free Speaking Follow-Up

Before You Start — Tell Me About Yourself

1. How long have you been studying English?

2. What is your biggest weakness in English?

3. What is your main goal for learning English?

4. How would you rate your current English level?

5. How often do you practice English outside of classes?

Test Progress

Grammar

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Passage 1: My Daily Routine

Passage 2: The Rise of Remote Work

Passage 3: The Benefits of Bilingualism

Passage 4: The Paradox of Choice

Writing Task

Personal Topic

Academic Topic

Professional Topic

Your Placement Test Results

Question-by-Question Results

Grammar (Questions 1-30)

Vocabulary (Questions 31-50)

Reading (Questions 51-65)

Know Your Level. Own Your Path.

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