Weekly Mock Tests – English Practice
Mock tests are a great way to measure your progress and identify areas for
improvement. Below is a weekly plan of mock tests
designed to improve your English speaking, writing, listening, and
grammar skills.
Weekly Mock Test Structure
**Day 1: Speaking Mock Test
Topic 1: Self-Introduction (2 minutes)
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Task: Introduce yourself
confidently. Include your name, background, hobbies, interests, and aspirations.
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Objective: Focus on fluency,
structure, and clarity.
Topic 2: Describe a Place You Want to Visit (3 minutes)
·
Task: Describe a place you want
to visit and why. Include details like the location, culture, and why it
appeals to you.
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Objective: Use descriptive
language and showcase vocabulary related to travel.
Topic 3: Discuss a Recent News Event (3 minutes)
·
Task: Talk about a recent event
in the news. Give a brief summary and discuss its impact or significance.
·
Objective: Show ability to
comprehend current events and express opinions.
**Day 2: Writing Mock Test
Task 1: Formal Letter Writing (15 minutes)
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Topic: Write a formal letter to
a company requesting information about a product or service.
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Objective: Focus on structure
(greeting, body, closing) and formal tone.
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Example: "Write a letter
to XYZ Electronics requesting details about the warranty and after-sales
services for a laptop you purchased."
Task 2: Informal Email Writing (10 minutes)
·
Topic: Write an informal email
to a friend describing a recent trip you took.
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Objective: Focus on casual,
friendly tone and using contractions, phrasal verbs, and informal vocabulary.
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Example: "Write an email
to your friend telling them about a vacation you recently had."
**Day 3: Grammar and Vocabulary Mock Test
Task 1: Fill in the Blanks (10 minutes)
·
Topic: Fill in the blanks with
the correct form of the word or tense.
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Objective: Focus on verb
tenses, articles, and prepositions.
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Example:
1. She
__________ (go) to the market every weekend.
2. I
have __________ (much) homework today.
Task 2: Sentence Correction (10 minutes)
·
Topic: Correct the errors in
the given sentences.
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Objective: Focus on common
grammar mistakes.
·
Example:
1. She
don't like to go to the cinema. → She doesn't like to go to
the cinema.
2. I
can runs fast. → I can run fast.
Task 3: Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes)
·
Topic: Choose 5 new words you
learned this week and use them in sentences.
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Objective: Build vocabulary and
practice word usage in context.
**Day 4: Listening Mock Test
Task 1: Listen and Summarize (15 minutes)
·
Topic: Listen to a short
podcast or YouTube video (3-5 minutes).
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Objective: Summarize the main
points of the video or podcast in 3-4 sentences.
·
Example: Listen to a TED Talk
or news report on a topic of your choice and write a brief summary.
Task 2: Listen and Answer (10 minutes)
·
Topic: Listen to a news report
or interview and answer the questions based on what you heard.
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Objective: Focus on listening
for details and comprehension.
·
Example:
1. What
is the main issue discussed in the audio?
2. What
solution was suggested by the speaker?
3. What
impact does this issue have on society?
**Day 5: Pronunciation and Fluency Mock Test
Task 1: Pronunciation Practice (10 minutes)
·
Objective: Pick 5 difficult
words or phrases and practice them. Try to focus on stress, intonation, and
rhythm.
·
Example:
o
Schedule
o
Interesting
o
Though
o
Environment
o
Entrepreneur
Task 2: Speaking Fluency (10 minutes)
·
Topic: Pick any topic (e.g.,
Your favorite hobby, future goals, technology).
·
Objective: Speak for 1-2
minutes on the topic without pauses. Focus on fluency and natural speech.
·
Challenge: Record yourself and
listen to check your fluency and pronunciation.
**Day 6: Reading Comprehension Mock Test
Task 1: Read and Answer (15 minutes)
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Objective: Read a short article
(news, story, or academic) and answer comprehension questions.
·
Example:
o
Read an article about "The Importance of
Learning Multiple Languages."
o
Answer the following questions:
1. Why
is learning multiple languages beneficial?
2. What
challenges do people face when learning a new language?
3. What
is the author's opinion on language learning?
Task 2: Vocabulary Questions (5 minutes)
·
Topic: After reading the
article, identify 5 new words and use them in sentences.
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Objective: Enhance vocabulary
retention and usage.
**Day 7: Review and Feedback Day
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Objective: Go through all the
tasks from the previous six days and review your answers.
·
Task: Identify areas of
improvement in speaking, writing, grammar, or listening, and work on
those areas.
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Example:
o
If you struggled with pronunciation or fluency,
practice more with audio recordings or reading aloud.
o
If you had trouble with grammar, review the
rules and do some additional exercises.
Weekly Progress Tracker
To measure your improvement, track your performance each week. Here’s a
simple tracker you can fill out:
|
Skill |
Score (Out of 10) |
Strengths |
Areas to
Improve |
|
Speaking |
8/10 |
Clear
introduction, good vocabulary |
Need
to work on fluency, reduce pauses |
|
Writing |
7/10 |
Good
structure in formal letter |
Informal
email needs more detail |
|
Grammar |
9/10 |
Excellent
use of tenses and prepositions |
Need
more practice with complex sentences |
|
Listening |
6/10 |
Able
to summarize main ideas |
Improve
listening for details, focus on accents |
|
Pronunciation |
7/10 |
Clear
but needs practice on difficult words |
Work
on stress and intonation |
Bonus Tips for Mock Tests:
1. Time
Management: Set a timer for each task to simulate exam conditions and
improve time management.
2. Record
Yourself: Listening to your own recordings can help you spot areas for
improvement.
3. Review
Mistakes: After completing a mock test, review where you went wrong
and correct those mistakes.
4. Consistency:
Practice every week and track your improvement over time.
5. Stay
Calm: Treat the mock tests as a learning process
rather than an exam. The goal is improvement!
Ready for Your First Mock Test?
You can start with Day 1 (Speaking Mock Test) and gradually
work through the other tasks. If you'd like personalized feedback on your
performance, feel free to share your recordings or writing, and I'll help you
with corrections and tips! 😊
Good luck! 🚀
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