1. If I had known about the meeting, I ______ have attended it

2. She’s been working here ______ 2019.

3. The movie was so boring that I wish I ______ to see it.

4. He asked me where I ______ the night before.

5. We’re used to ______ emails in English at work.

6. Not only ______ late, but he also forgot the report.

7. I’d rather you ______ smoking here.

8. They had their car ______ last week.

9. If you study harder, you ______ pass the test easily.

10. It’s high time we ______ our project.

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26. The city’s transport system has improved ______ in recent years.

27. I couldn’t catch what he said — can you please ______ it?

28. The company is planning to ______ its business to other countries.

29. The manager was very ______ about the deadline.

30. She speaks English with great ______ and confidence.

31. Due to the heavy rain, the match was ______.

32. Many people find it hard to ______ a healthy work-life balance.

33. The movie was so ______ that I couldn’t stop laughing.

34. Our teacher encouraged us to ______ part in the debate.

35. Don’t forget to ______ your homework before midnight.

Read the text and answer the questions below.

Title: Why Learning English is More Than Just Grammar

For many learners, English seems to be about grammar rules and vocabulary lists. However, real communication requires more than that. You need to think in English, understand cultural references, and develop the confidence to express your ideas naturally.

One of the biggest challenges is fear of making mistakes. Many students stop themselves from speaking because they want every sentence to be perfect. But in reality, communication isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection.

Watching movies, listening to podcasts, and joining speaking clubs are some of the best ways to improve. These methods help you hear how native speakers use expressions in real situations. Over time, you’ll start speaking more fluently without even realizing it.

Questions:

1. According to the text, what is real communication about?

2. Why do many students stop themselves from speaking?

3. What is the writer’s attitude toward mistakes?

4. What activities are recommended for improving English?

5. What happens “over time,” according to the passage?

( توجه کنید: شماره هر سوال در کنار جواب خود حتما بنویسید )

Writing

Write a short paragraph (around 50 words):

“How has your confidence in speaking English changed after joining a language course or program”?
(Use at least 3 of these: since, although, because, used to, would, if only)

Speaking

Topic 1: Describe a situation where you had to speak English unexpectedly.
?Where were you-
?Who were you talking to-
?How did you feel before and after the conversation-

Topic 2: Some people think learning grammar is more important than speaking practice. Do you agree or disagree? Why