Mastering English Language Skills: Vocabulary, Grammar, & Reading Practice

Level 1: Vocabulary & Grammar Practice

Vocabulary Exercises

1) (Athletes)

• relaxation
• excellent
• guidance
• recognisable
• successful
• knowledgeable
• enjoyable

2) (Having)

• Having positive self-esteem is good for your emotional health.
• Sportsmanship is important when playing a game.
• People often flee their homes when it becomes very dangerous.
• Wow! This looks stunning.
• Michael can’t help looking at her. He likes her very much.
• Can you see which runner is in the lead?

3) (After)

• disappointed
• the football team
• communicate
• maths
• winner
• expenses

Grammar Exercises

4) (I could)

• I had the opportunity to go to the party, but I didn’t.
• Sam should exercise more.
• You should leave immediately.
• We didn’t find Amy in the crowd.
• I’m sure Rita saw us at the game.
• It’s not a good idea to carry so much cash when travelling.
• Isabella doesn’t need to help us.

5) (This problem)

• can’t solve
• mustn’t feed
• could have helped
• shouldn’t have said
• may have gone
• must have forgotten

6) (Don't use)

• can’t use this without my permission
• shouldn’t have gone cycling without wearing a helmet
• we meet next week
• must have lied to us
• can’t be a true story
• I use your phone

Level 2: Advanced Language Skills

Vocabulary Challenges

1) (My brother)

• My brother is knowledgeable about sport.
• Beach volleyball didn’t receive recognition as an official Olympic sport (by the Olympic Committee) until 1996.
• Simon is one of our accomplished graduates.
• We found watching the game really enjoyable.
• Don’t worry. Next time, you’ll be successful.
• He excels at whatever he does.

2) (The twins)

• tell … apart
• beat
• sit … out
• move
• language barrier
• gift

3) (People)

• accomplishments
• hold … back
• gift
• defeat
• willpower
• devotes
• put up a fight
• stunning

Grammar Challenges

4) (Where)

• must have left
• shouldn’t go
• could have finished
• Can … read
• have to go
• ought to have told
• would have gone

5) (Something)

• I shouldn’t have gone out last weekend.
• He must have given you the present.
• They may have forgotten about the dinner we have.
• It might rain tonight.
• You don’t have to hurry.

6) (The cyclist)

• He should have worn a helmet.
• It must have rained last night.
• I would have visited you.
• No one can beat him.
• You may use it now.
• You mustn’t be late.

Reading Comprehension

1)

• 1. T (1-2) – “All over...do this”
• 2. F (4-5) – “This may...on them”
• 3. F (7) – “Much of...the game”

3)

• to be less depressed and lonely than other people
• an almost immediate bond with one another
• supporting their hometown team even if they no longer live in the same place

4) The writer thinks that it’s a fun way to enjoy a deeply emotional and thrilling experience without any risk. For example, they can express themselves in a way, like being kind, that they wouldn’t do in their everyday lives.

5)

• avidly
• overjoyed
• bond
• risk
• outcome