English Language Practice Exercises and Writing Samples

Posted on Jan 27, 2026 in English and Spanish Studies

Listening Section 1 (Incomplete Transcript)

  1. A person asks…
  2. You should walk to make…
  3. Lots of people…
  4. It’s important…
  5. You should have… FORMA C

Listening Section 2 (Forma C)

Comprehension Questions

  1. What do they mention about the cafeteria?
    R// They say the cafeteria was awful, and it was full of big children and noise.
  2. What did Liang use to dislike?
    R// Liang used to hate the school lunches.
  3. When was Kate used to be bullied?
    R// Kate used to be bullied on the school bus on her way to school.
  4. What did Tyler have to wear?
    R// Tyler had to wear bright green shorts, socks, and a shirt for PE class.
  5. Did Sarah use to like performing?
    R// No, Sarah didn’t use to like performing at school because she was shy and didn’t like many people looking at her.

Text 1: True/False Review

  1. Kalim had travelled to Russia before? F, it was his first trip outside Turkey.
  2. Did he want to surprise his girl? F, he wanted to surprise her, but he accidentally bought opera tickets.
  3. Was he upset about the tickets he had? F, he was happy because the tickets cost less than he expected.
  4. The tickets he bought were for the opera. V (True).

Text 2: Comprehension Questions

  1. What is one thing she has always loved?
    R// She has always loved reading.
  2. When did she start writing stories?
    R// She started writing stories in 2014 at her high school writing club.
  3. When did she start writing her novel?
    R// She started writing her first novel at university as a class project.
  4. Has “Dreams of Tomorrow” been successful?
    R// Yes, it has been successful because it tells stories about friendship and adventure and has sold over 100,000 copies.
  5. What is one thing that has always been important to Mia?
    R// Contributing to the community has always been important to her.
  6. What has Mia done to support young writers?
    R// She has helped young writers by giving them advice and sharing her writing tips.

Escrito (Writing Sample 1)

In my old school, we used to wear a simple uniform. We had a yellow T-shirt and a blue skirt. It was comfortable, but sometimes boring because we couldn’t show our personalities. The classes were big, with about thirty students, so it was hard to get help from the teacher. There were some computers, but not enough for everyone. If I could change my school, I would make the classes smaller and add more technology. To help students be successful, I think they should stay organized and join activities they like.

Forma B (Additional Listening/Comprehension)

Listening Section 2 (Forma B)

  1. Who bullied her during her school days?
    R// Another girl from her class bullied Kate.
  2. What did he not like about PE class?
    R// He didn’t like the bright green clothes they had to wear because they looked like vegetables.

Text 1 (Forma B)

  1. Kalim had never left his country before? V (True).

Text 2 (Forma B)

  1. What did she dream of as a kid?
    R// She dreamed of becoming a writer.
  2. What did she do in 2018?
    R// She graduated from high school and started studying creative writing at San Francisco State University.
  3. What did she start as a class project?
    R// She started writing her first novel, “Dreams of Tomorrow,” as a class project.
  4. Has “Dreams of Tomorrow” become popular among young readers?
    R// Yes, it has, because it tells stories about friendship and adventure, and it has sold over 100,000 copies.
  5. How has her work life been lately?
    R// She has been very active, as she is working on her second novel.
  6. Who has she supported as a volunteer?
    R// She has supported many young writers by giving them advice and sharing her tips.

Escrito (Writing Sample 2)

My ideal high school would be modern and comfortable. Students would enjoy learning and feel motivated. The uniform would be simple and comfortable so everyone can show themselves. Classes would have only twenty students to get more help from teachers. There would be computers and screens for learning. I would add a subject called “Life Skills” to teach money, emotions, and communication. To do well, students should stay organized, join activities, and ask for help when needed.

Repetition of Content (Sections 1, C, B, Text 1, Text 2, Escrito)

Note: The following sections appear to be exact repetitions of the content above.

Listening Section 1 (Repetition)

  1. A person asks…
  2. You should walk to make…
  3. Lots of people…
  4. It’s important…
  5. You should have… FORMA C

Listening Section 2 (Forma C Repetition)

  1. What do they mention about the cafeteria?
    R// They say the cafeteria was awful, and it was full of big children and noise.
  2. What did Liang use to dislike?
    R// Liang used to hate the school lunches.
  3. When was Kate used to be bullied?
    R// Kate used to be bullied on the school bus on her way to school.
  4. What did Tyler have to wear?
    R// Tyler had to wear bright green shorts, socks, and a shirt for PE class.
  5. Did Sarah use to like performing?
    R// No, Sarah didn’t use to like performing at school because she was shy and didn’t like many people looking at her.

Text 1 (Repetition)

  1. Kalim had travelled to Russia before? F, it was his first trip outside Turkey.
  2. Did he want to surprise his girl? F, he wanted to surprise her, but he accidentally bought opera tickets.
  3. Was he upset about the tickets he had? F, he was happy because the tickets cost less than he expected.
  4. The tickets he bought were for the opera. V (True).

Text 2 (Repetition)

  1. What is one thing she has always loved?
    R// She has always loved reading.
  2. When did she start writing stories?
    R// She started writing stories in 2014 at her high school writing club.
  3. When did she start writing her novel?
    R// She started writing her first novel at university as a class project.
  4. Has “Dreams of Tomorrow” been successful?
    R// Yes, it has been successful because it tells stories about friendship and adventure and has sold over 100,000 copies.
  5. What is one thing that has always been important to Mia?
    R// Contributing to the community has always been important to her.
  6. What has Mia done to support young writers?
    R// She has helped young writers by giving them advice and sharing her writing tips.

Escrito (Repetition 1)

In my old school, we used to wear a simple uniform. We had a yellow T-shirt and a blue skirt. It was comfortable, but sometimes boring because we couldn’t show our personalities. The classes were big, with about thirty students, so it was hard to get help from the teacher. There were some computers, but not enough for everyone. If I could change my school, I would make the classes smaller and add more technology. To help students be successful, I think they should stay organized and join activities they like.

Forma B (Repetition)

  1. Who bullied her during her school days?
    R// Another girl from her class bullied Kate.
  2. What did he not like about PE class?
    R// He didn’t like the bright green clothes they had to wear because they looked like vegetables.

Text 1 (Repetition)

  1. Kalim had never left his country before? V (True).

Text 2 (Repetition)

  1. What did she dream of as a kid?
    R// She dreamed of becoming a writer.
  2. What did she do in 2018?
    R// She graduated from high school and started studying creative writing at San Francisco State University.
  3. What did she start as a class project?
    R// She started writing her first novel, “Dreams of Tomorrow,” as a class project.
  4. Has “Dreams of Tomorrow” become popular among young readers?
    R// Yes, it has, because it tells stories about friendship and adventure, and it has sold over 100,000 copies.
  5. How has her work life been lately?
    R// She has been very active, as she is working on her second novel.
  6. Who has she supported as a volunteer?
    R// She has supported many young writers by giving them advice and sharing her tips.

Escrito (Repetition 2)

My ideal high school would be modern and comfortable. Students would enjoy learning and feel motivated. The uniform would be simple and comfortable so everyone can show themselves. Classes would have only twenty students to get more help from teachers. There would be computers and screens for learning. I would add a subject called “Life Skills” to teach money, emotions, and communication. To do well, students should stay organized, join activities, and ask for help when needed.