Friday, January 23, 2026

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Present Perfect Tense


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The present perfect tense is a grammatical tense used in English to describe actions or situations that have relevance to the present moment. It combines the auxiliary verb "have" (or "has" for third-person singular subjects) with the past participle of the main verb. 

 Structure:

- Affirmative: Subject + have/has + past participle

  - Example: "I have eaten."

- Negative: Subject + have/has + not + past participle

  - Example: "She has not finished her homework."

- Interrogative: Have/Has + subject + past participle?

  - Example: "Have you visited Paris?"


Uses:

1. Unspecified Time in the Past: Present perfect is often used when the exact time of the action is not important or not specified.

   - Example: "They have learned Spanish."


2. Experience: It expresses experiences or actions that have occurred at some point in the past, without saying when.

   - Example: "I have tried sushi."


3. Continuing Situation: It can describe situations that started in the past and continue to the present.

   - Example: "She has lived in London for five years."


4. Recent Past with Present Relevance: It can indicate an action that has recently been completed but has current relevance.

   - Example: "He has just finished his report."


5. Change Over Time: Used to indicate changes or developments that have occurred over a time period.

   - Example: "My English has improved since I moved here."


 Key Points:

- The specific time of the action is typically not mentioned.

- It's often used with time expressions such as "ever," "never," "before," "just," and "since."

- It's important to differentiate it from the simple past tense, which focuses on completed actions at a specific time.


Understanding the present perfect tense helps convey the connection between past actions and the present situation effectively.

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

(FCE) First Certificate English Test example

 

FCE Example Test


Here's a sample FCE (First Certificate in English) exam-style English test. It includes parts similar to the actual exam: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking etc.

 

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FCE Practice Exam - English Test

 

Part 1: Reading and Use of English (75 minutes)

 

A. Multiple Choice Cloze (8 questions) 

Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

 

1. I’ve never seen such a beautiful ______ of mountains before. 

   A) sight 

   B) view 

   C) look 

   D) eye

 

2. If I ______ you, I would take that opportunity. 

   A) am 

   B) was 

   C) were 

   D) have been

 

3. The company is planning to ______ new staff next month. 

   A) employ 

   B) dismiss 

   C) retire 

   D) fire

 

4. She’s very interested in ______ environmental issues. 

   A) the 

   B) an 

   C) some 

   D) -

 

5. We couldn’t go out because it was raining ______. 

   A) hardly 

   B) hardly ever 

   C) hardly any 

   D) hardly at all

 

6. I need to ______ my homework before I can go out. 

   A) do 

   B) make 

   C) perform 

   D) take

 

7. The museum is ______ the main square, just opposite the bank. 

   A) at 

   B) on 

   C) in 

   D) by

 

8. He’s very good at ______ languages. 

   A) learning 

   B) to learn 

   C) learns 

   D) learn

 

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B. Word Formation (8 questions) 

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

 

9. The movie was so ______ that I couldn’t stop laughing. (fun) 

10. They arrived very ______ because of the traffic. (late) 

11. I’m interested in ______ new hobbies. (try) 

12. She gave a very ______ speech about her experiences. (inspire) 

13. The hotel staff was very ______ and helpful. (friend) 

14. It’s important to follow the ______ instructions carefully. (perform) 

15. The weather was ______ during our holiday. (change) 

16. The children were ______ when they saw the surprise. (excite)

 

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C. Sentence Transformation (6 questions) 

Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets so that it means the same.

 

17. I didn’t expect to see her at the party. (BE) 

18. It’s a good idea to take a map with you. (OUGHT) 

19. I don’t have enough money to buy that car. (ANY) 

20. She apologized because she was late. (SORRY) 

21. We’re planning to visit Spain next summer. (INTEND) 

22. The teacher asked the students to hand in their homework. (INSTRUCTED)

 

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Part 2: Writing (40 minutes)

 

Choose ONE of the following two questions:

 

1. Write an essay (140-190 words) on the following topic:

 

“The importance of learning foreign languages in today’s world.”

 

2. Write a letter (140-190 words) to a friend describing a recent holiday you had. Include details about where you went, what you did, and your feelings about the trip.

 

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Part 3: Listening (30 minutes)

 

(Note: As an AI, I cannot provide audio, but I can describe a typical task)

 

Sample task: 

You will hear a conversation between two friends planning a weekend trip. After listening, answer the following questions:

 

1. Where do they plan to go? 

2. What activities do they want to do? 

3. What problem do they mention? 

 

(In an actual exam, you would listen to the recording and answer the questions.)

 

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Part 4: Speaking (10-15 minutes)

 

(Sample prompts)

 

Part 1: 

- Talk about your favorite hobby. Why do you enjoy it? 

- Describe a person who is important to you.

 

Part 2: 

- Discuss a holiday you have enjoyed. What made it special? 

- Talk about your plans for the future.

 


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If you have any questions about FCE or need assistance, please feel free to email me.

 

 


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