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Students often use the past continuous for both actions. Use past continuous for the longer action and past simple for the shorter action that interrupts it.
Go back to the BBC DVD or online clips for Units 1-6. Watch each video twice: once for gist, once with subtitles. The test often uses vocabulary directly from these authentic clips.
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Pre-Intermediate Tests Audio Script: Track 1 | PDF | Leisure - Scribd speakout pre-intermediate mid-course test units 1-6
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Use resources like Scribd or Studocu to find mock test questions that focus on common grammar errors, such as confusing "look like" vs. "look".
Past continuous, past simple vs. past continuous, film and media genres.
Be prepared for terms related to commuting, booking accommodations, and navigating airports or train stations. Memorize nouns like boarding pass , luggage , and delay , alongside phrasal verbs like get on/off or check in . 3. Plans and Dynamic Verbs (Unit 4) This public link is valid for 7 days
Example : "He in an office, but today he is working from home."
The initial units focus on personal identity, daily routines, and the immediate environment. The mid-course test challenges students to move beyond simple "Subject-Verb-Object" sentences. Unit 1 (Life):
Because students translate directly from their native language, they forget countable vs. uncountable nouns.
Prepare 10-15 sentences from Units 1-6, half correct, half with common errors. Divide the class into teams, give them "fake money," and have them bid on sentences they believe are 100% correct. This gamifies error correction. Can’t copy the link right now
The Pre-Intermediate level is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of English and are ready to move beyond the fundamentals. By the midpoint of the course (Units 1-6), you will have encountered a variety of grammatical structures, functional language phrases, and vocabulary sets that form the core of everyday communication. The Mid-Course Test is designed to measure your command of these key areas.
Verbs of preference and describing people’s personalities.
Example: "We at 8 PM tonight." (Arrangement) vs. "I think it will rain tomorrow." (Prediction) 4. Modals of Obligation and Rules (Unit 5)