Test on Intermediate English Skills Test

Question 1: One of the conversations explains how to make a job less busy by discussing why someone cannot work overtime.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials indicate that conversation A is about 'Explaining why he / she can’t have any overtime work' and conversation B is about 'Suggesting a way to make someone’s job less busy'. These are distinct topics in the provided list; one conversation does not combine both explanations.

Question 2: Demonstration is the noun form of the verb 'demonstrate'.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials provide 'demonstrate demonstration' as an example of a verb and its corresponding noun form in the section 'VOCABULARY 3 Write the nouns for the verbs.'

Question 3: What action would you typically take in a store if a dress looked a bit big for you?

A. tried it on

B. wore it

C. picked it up

D. suits it

Explanation: According to the study materials, if 'The dress looked a bit big for me so I ________ in the store.', the correct action is 'tried it on'. The phrase 'wore it' implies wearing it outside the changing room or after purchase, 'picked it up' means to lift it, and 'suits it' describes how an item looks on someone, not an action taken before purchase to check size.

Question 4: Which of the following statements about 'work–life balance' is presented for discussion in the speaking section of the study materials?

A. It is not a significant factor in career choices.

B. A good work–life balance is very important.

C. It is rarely achieved by most employees.

D. It depends entirely on the type of job one has.

Explanation: The Speaking section, point 3, explicitly states: 'Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree or disagree. Give reasons. “A good work–life balance is very important.”' This shows that the statement 'A good work–life balance is very important' is presented for discussion.

Question 5: The blogger intends to limit her clothes shopping to only accessories for the next year.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The blogger explicitly states, 'Over the next year, I intend to only shop for accessories and to swap more clothes with my friends.'