An Email about a New Course

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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

Cloze (text)

How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use the present continuous of WRITE and the present simple of START: Hi, Jo! I found a class that might interest you. I am 1___ (WRITE) about my new cooking course. It 2___ (START) next Tuesday. The first lesson is already in my diary.

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   writing

   Blank 2

   starts

   Am writing describes the current action. Starts is the present simple of START, as required, and describes the course timetable.

2. Question 2 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use one word per gap: The college sent me the weekly timetable. The class is 1___ Tuesdays, and it begins 2___ half past six. That gives us enough time to get there after work.

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   on

   Blank 2

   at

   On introduces days; at introduces a clock time.

3. Question 3 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use forms of LEARN and MAKE: I chose this course for a practical reason. I want 1___ (LEARN) how to cook some simple meals. I enjoy 2___ (MAKE) food for friends. We can use the recipes again at home.

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   to learn

   Blank 2

   making

   Want takes a to-infinitive; enjoy takes an ing form.

4. Question 4 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use one word per gap: The receptionist said the course is popular. There are only a 1___ places left, so you should sign 2___ soon. We might miss it if we wait another week.

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   few

   Blank 2

   up

   A few quantifies countable places; sign up means register.

5. Question 5 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use cheap and long: I compared the two courses before choosing. This course is 1___ (cheap) than the weekend course, but each lesson is 2___ (long) than the weekend lessons. The extra lesson time seems useful for beginners.

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   cheaper

   Blank 2

   longer

   Both forms compare the new course with the weekend alternative.

6. Question 6 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use bring and wear: There is a short list of things to take. The teacher asked us 1___ (bring) a notebook and 2___ (wear) comfortable shoes. We will be standing and moving around the kitchen.

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   to bring

   Blank 2

   to wear / wear

   Ask someone to do something takes a to-infinitive. The coordinated second verb can repeat to or share the first to: to bring a notebook and wear/to wear comfortable shoes.

7. Question 7 · Cloze (text)

   Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.

   Use one word per gap: I would enjoy learning with someone I know. Let me know 1___ you can join me. I'd like to go 2___ you. We could travel to the college together.

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   if / whether / when

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   with

   If or whether introduces the indirect yes/no question; with introduces a companion.

What to review next

Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

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.