An Email about an Evening Course

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.

Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Fill in the blank (dropdown)

How to approach this practice

Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The course meets on ___ and Thursday.

   Return to the passage, recording or visual

   Choices for blank 1

   1. Wednesday
   2. Friday
   3. Tuesday
   4. Monday
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   Blank 1

   Tuesday

   Tuesday is correct because the email says the class meets on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are not mentioned as class days.

   It meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The lessons run from 6:30 to ___.

   Return to the passage, recording or visual

   Choices for blank 1

   1. 7:30
   2. 8:30
   3. 7:00
   4. 8:00
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   Blank 1

   8:00

   8:00 is correct because the email gives the lesson time as 6:30 to 8:00. The other times do not match the passage.

   It meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   In the course, the students study basic ___ skills.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. computer
   2. music
   3. cooking
   4. art
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   Blank 1

   computer

   Computer is correct because the email says they study basic computer skills. The other choices are not part of the passage.

   We study basic computer skills

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The teacher, Mr. Lewis, is very ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. loud
   2. patient
   3. busy
   4. late
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   patient

   Patient is correct because the writer says Mr. Lewis is very patient. The other options do not match his description.

   the teacher, Mr. Lewis, is very patient

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Last week, they learned how to send emails and ___.

   Return to the passage, recording or visual

   Choices for blank 1

   1. delete photos
   2. save photos
   3. open files
   4. write letters
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   Blank 1

   save photos

   Save photos is correct because the email says they learned how to send emails and save photos. The other choices are not mentioned.

   Last week we learned how to send emails and save photos.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   After the first day, the writer stayed after the lesson to ask ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. homework
   2. questions
   3. directions
   4. money
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   Blank 1

   questions

   Questions is correct because the writer stayed after the lesson to ask questions. The other options do not fit the passage.

   I stayed after the lesson to ask questions.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The course is useful because the writer can use these skills at ___.

   Return to the passage, recording or visual

   Choices for blank 1

   1. home
   2. the shop
   3. school
   4. work
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   work

   Work is correct because the email says the skills are useful at work. The other places are not given as the reason.

   The course is useful because I can use these skills at work.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The next class starts on 5 ___.

   Return to the passage, recording or visual

   Choices for blank 1

   1. May
   2. July
   3. April
   4. June
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   Blank 1

   May

   May is correct because the email says the next class starts on 5 May. The other months do not match the passage.

   the next class starts on 5 May.

What to review next

Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.

Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.