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Speakout Pre-intermediate Mid-course Test Units 1-6 <GENUINE × MANUAL>

Grammar Focus:

Vocabulary Themes:

Typical Test Task: Students see a picture of a busy office. One person is typing; another is drinking coffee. Write a sentence comparing the two actions using the correct tense. speakout pre-intermediate mid-course test units 1-6

Lena did one last quick review. She wrote a short paragraph combining Units 1–6:

“I used to be very nervous before tests. Now, I ’m going to stay calm. Yesterday, while I was walking to the library, I saw a sign that said, ‘Progress, not perfection.’ That’s the most helpful advice. At school, we have to try our best, but we don’t have to be perfect. Next year, I ’ll probably laugh about this test.” Grammar Focus:

She checked: past simple & continuous (was walking), used to, future forms, comparatives (most helpful), obligation (have to, don’t have to), will for prediction. All there.


Mixing up more and -er is common. Remember: Two syllables ending in Y → happy/happier/happiest. Two syllables not ending in Y → modern/more modern/most modern. Vocabulary Themes:

Because students translate directly from their native language, they forget countable vs. uncountable nouns.

  • Test tip: If you can put a number in front of it (e.g., three chairs), use many. If you cannot (three rices – incorrect), use much.
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