Master combinations like depend on, arrive at/in, think about, spend money on, and agree with .

The writing section usually asks you to write 60–100 words, such as an email to a friend about your future plans or a description of your home. Practice writing these under a 15-minute time limit. Focus on using linking words like because, although, so, and after that to improve your cohesive marks.

You may be asked to write a formal/informal email, a review, or a short biography using the connectors learned in Files 7–12 ( because, although, however ). Top 5 Study Tips for Success

While the first six files focus on foundational tenses like the Present Simple and Past Simple, the second half of the English File Pre-Intermediate syllabus dives into more sophisticated territory.

Ultimate Guide to Cracking the English File Pre-Intermediate Progress Test (Files 7–12)

: Use of the Present Perfect (e.g., "I have known Lisa for ten years"), past habits with "used to", and gerunds/infinitives (e.g., "dream of winning," "thinking of going away"). Conditionals

Imaginary or unreal situations using if + past simple, would + infinitive (e.g., “If I won the lottery, I would buy a boat.” ).

Listen to the audio tracks from Files 7–12 to accustom your ears to different accents, linking words, and fast conversational speeds.

Use the English File vocabulary bank at the back of the book. The test often copies phrases directly from the "Colloquial English" sections.

The second half of the pre-intermediate curriculum introduces advanced grammatical structures that transition you from a basic speaker to a more confident, independent communicator.

: Students must differentiate between open-ended life experiences ("I have been to Paris") and specific, finished past actions ("I went there last year").

Writing (30 minutes) — 20 points