English Placement

She ________ from Spain.

They ____ two children.

_____ you like coffee?

He _____ to the gym every morning.

I ______ my keys yesterday.

There _____ a lot of traffic today.

By the time we arrived, the film _______.

If I ________ more time, I would learn Spanish.

The report _________ by the manager next week.

She’s the woman _______ car was stolen.

I’m not used to _______ so early. 

No sooner had he arrived _______ the meeting started.

My favorite ________ is apples.

Can you ____ the door, please? It’s cold. 

The meeting was _______ because the manager was sick.

She was very _____ when she heard the good news.

He works as an _____ at a big company.

The company decided to _____ the project due to budget cuts.

It’s important to _____ a good relationship with clients.

The instructions were so _____ that nobody understood them.

Please _____ your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

The new policy will _____ affect small businesses.

Maria works at a small bookshop in the city center. She opens the shop at 9 a.m. and closes it at 6 p.m. Every day, she arranges new books on the shelves and helps customers find what they need. On weekends, the shop is very busy because many students come to buy textbooks. Maria loves her job because she can read new books before anyone else. Last month, she started a small book club that meets every Friday evening. Ten people joined the club in the first week, and now they discuss a new book every month.

What time does Maria open the shop?

Maria works at a small bookshop in the city center. She opens the shop at 9 a.m. and closes it at 6 p.m. Every day, she arranges new books on the shelves and helps customers find what they need. On weekends, the shop is very busy because many students come to buy textbooks. Maria loves her job because she can read new books before anyone else. Last month, she started a small book club that meets every Friday evening. Ten people joined the club in the first week, and now they discuss a new book every month.

Why is the shop busy on weekends?

Maria works at a small bookshop in the city center. She opens the shop at 9 a.m. and closes it at 6 p.m. Every day, she arranges new books on the shelves and helps customers find what they need. On weekends, the shop is very busy because many students come to buy textbooks. Maria loves her job because she can read new books before anyone else. Last month, she started a small book club that meets every Friday evening. Ten people joined the club in the first week, and now they discuss a new book every month.

Why does Maria love her job?

Maria works at a small bookshop in the city center. She opens the shop at 9 a.m. and closes it at 6 p.m. Every day, she arranges new books on the shelves and helps customers find what they need. On weekends, the shop is very busy because many students come to buy textbooks. Maria loves her job because she can read new books before anyone else. Last month, she started a small book club that meets every Friday evening. Ten people joined the club in the first week, and now they discuss a new book every month.

How many people joined the book club in week one?

Remote work has become increasingly common since 2020. Many companies now allow employees to work from home either full-time or part-time. Supporters argue that remote work improves productivity, reduces commuting stress, and gives employees more flexibility over their schedules. However, critics point out that it can lead to isolation, blurred boundaries between work and personal life, and communication difficulties within teams. Some companies have tried a hybrid model, where staff come to the office two or three days a week and work remotely the rest of the time. Early studies suggest this hybrid approach may offer the best balance, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaboration benefits of in-person meetings. Still, experts agree that the right approach depends heavily on the type of job and the individual employee’s preferences.

According to the text, what is one benefit of remote work?

Remote work has become increasingly common since 2020. Many companies now allow employees to work from home either full-time or part-time. Supporters argue that remote work improves productivity, reduces commuting stress, and gives employees more flexibility over their schedules. However, critics point out that it can lead to isolation, blurred boundaries between work and personal life, and communication difficulties within teams. Some companies have tried a hybrid model, where staff come to the office two or three days a week and work remotely the rest of the time. Early studies suggest this hybrid approach may offer the best balance, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaboration benefits of in-person meetings. Still, experts agree that the right approach depends heavily on the type of job and the individual employee’s preferences.

What is a criticism of remote work mentioned in the text?

Remote work has become increasingly common since 2020. Many companies now allow employees to work from home either full-time or part-time. Supporters argue that remote work improves productivity, reduces commuting stress, and gives employees more flexibility over their schedules. However, critics point out that it can lead to isolation, blurred boundaries between work and personal life, and communication difficulties within teams. Some companies have tried a hybrid model, where staff come to the office two or three days a week and work remotely the rest of the time. Early studies suggest this hybrid approach may offer the best balance, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaboration benefits of in-person meetings. Still, experts agree that the right approach depends heavily on the type of job and the individual employee’s preferences.

What does the “hybrid model” involve?

Remote work has become increasingly common since 2020. Many companies now allow employees to work from home either full-time or part-time. Supporters argue that remote work improves productivity, reduces commuting stress, and gives employees more flexibility over their schedules. However, critics point out that it can lead to isolation, blurred boundaries between work and personal life, and communication difficulties within teams. Some companies have tried a hybrid model, where staff come to the office two or three days a week and work remotely the rest of the time. Early studies suggest this hybrid approach may offer the best balance, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaboration benefits of in-person meetings. Still, experts agree that the right approach depends heavily on the type of job and the individual employee’s preferences.

What do experts say about the best approach?