English Test Answer Keys: Unit 2 & Term 1 (Levels 1 & 2)

Unit Test 2 Level 1 Answers

Vocabulary

Exercise 1

  • 1. b
  • 2. e
  • 3. c
  • 4. g
  • 5. f
  • 6. d
  • 7. a

Exercise 2

  • 1. persuasive
  • 2. advert
  • 3. improve
  • 4. trend
  • 5. lend
  • 6. eye-catching
  • 7. compete
  • 8. contestant
  • 9. unfair

Exercise 3

  • 1. d
  • 2. b
  • 3. a
  • 4. e
  • 5. c
  • 6. f

Grammar

Exercise 4

  1. That she hadn’t told anyone.
  2. To find the missing key to that cupboard.
  3. Why Lydia was crying.
  4. That the flowers had died because of the lack of rain.
  5. That we order a taxi instead of walking.
  6. If the audience had been listening during his lecture.
  7. They would take the test the following
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English Personality Vocabulary and Future Tenses

Personality Adjectives

  • Broad-minded –> Mente abierta
  • Quiet –> Callado
  • Down-to-earth –> Realista
  • Diplomatic –> Diplomático
  • Impetuous –> Impulsivo
  • Kind –> Amable / Bondadoso
  • Laid-back –> Relajado / Que se deja llevar
  • Modest –> Modesto
  • Outgoing –> Extrovertido
  • Serious –> Serio
  • Reserved –> Reservado
  • Calm –> Calmado
  • Resourceful –> Ingenioso / Apañado
  • Considerate –> Considerado
  • Curious –> Curioso
  • Insecure –> Inseguro
  • Creative –> Creativo
  • Moody –>
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Mastering Past Continuous vs. Past Simple: Grammar Guide

Past Continuous vs. Past Simple: Understanding the Difference

The past continuous and past simple tenses are essential for describing events in the past. Understanding when to use each one is crucial for clear and accurate communication.

Past Continuous

When to Use It?

  1. An action in the past that overlaps another action or a specific time. We use the past continuous to express a longer action. We use the past simple to express a short action that occurs in the middle of the longer action. We can join
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Phrasal Verbs and Vocabulary: Enhance Your English

Phrasal Verbs

Common Phrasal Verbs with Definitions

  • Pick up: To take something from the floor. (Recoger)
  • Bring up: To start a conversation topic. (Mencionar o sacar un tema)
  • Take off: To begin flight. (Despegar)
  • Drop off: To take someone or something to a particular place. (Dejar algo)
  • Get over: To feel better after something or someone has made you unhappy. (Superar algo)
  • Turn off: To make someone feel bored or not interested. (Apagando)
  • Fill out: To complete a form by writing information on it. (Rellenar
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English Grammar Essentials: Modals, Passive, Reported Speech

Modal Verbs

Ability

  • Can (Present)
  • Could (Past)

Permission

  • Can
  • Could
  • May
  • Would (Used in polite requests, e.g., Would you mind…?)

Obligation

  • Must (Internal obligation)
  • Have to (External obligation)
  • Didn’t have to (Expresses lack of obligation in the past)

Prohibition

  • Mustn’t
  • Can’t / Couldn’t

Deduction

  • Must (Strong certainty, positive)
  • Can’t (Strong certainty, negative)

Advice

  • Should
  • Ought to
  • Had better (Stronger advice, often implies negative consequence)
  • Shall (Often used in questions for suggestions/offers, e.g., Shall
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Essential English Grammar and Usage: A Quick Reference

Essential English Grammar and Usage

We ate spicy food last night. Did you like it?

We saw Zack yesterday. We didn’t see him today.

She reads her book every night.

They’re shopping for clothes at the moment.

I’m having a coffee with my friend this afternoon.

I prefer chocolate ice cream.

Melon is sweeter than orange.

Curry is the tastiest food in the world.

Pizza is just as popular as pasta in our country.

This melon isn’t as sweet as the one I ate earlier.

Students have to use the teachers’ surnames.

They had

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