Could You Pass the CEFR C1 Test for Malaysian Teachers?
As Malaysia raises the bar for English proficiency in education, many teachers are expected to demonstrate a C1 level on the CEFR scale. This means showing not just fluency, but also sophistication in...
As Malaysia raises the bar for English proficiency in education, many teachers are expected to demonstrate a C1 level on the CEFR scale. This means showing not just fluency, but also sophistication in grammar, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Think you're ready?
Test your skills with these 10 high-level CEFR C1 questions, inspired by the kinds of tasks Malaysian teachers may face in real-world classroom and assessment contexts.
🧪 C1 English Challenge: 10 Questions for Teachers
1️⃣ Which sentence uses a concessive clause most appropriately?
A) Even she worked late, the results were disappointing.
B) Despite of her efforts, the outcome was inadequate.
C) Although she had planned meticulously, unforeseen issues arose.
D) Even though of the time constraint, the task was completed.
2️⃣ Identify the most coherent and stylistically appropriate transition:
“The Ministry has allocated additional funding for CEFR training. ____, implementation gaps still remain at the district level.”
A) On the contrary
B) Furthermore
C) Nevertheless
D) In the same way
3️⃣ Which sentence demonstrates accurate use of a nominalization for formal tone?
A) Teachers are often expected to assess how students learn.
B) The assessment of student learning is often expected of teachers.
C) Teachers assessing student learning is often required.
D) It is often expected teachers assess students’ learning.
4️⃣ Choose the correct collocation used in a professional or academic context:
A) Make an impact in policy
B) Raise awareness on pedagogy
C) Conduct research on methodology
D) Give contribution to curriculum
5️⃣ Choose the sentence that reflects the subjunctive mood correctly:
A) If I was you, I would implement more speaking tasks.
B) It’s essential that he attends the meeting.
C) I suggest she reviews the results again.
D) The principal recommended that he be observed during instruction.
6️⃣ Which sentence best exemplifies hedging in academic writing?
A) The data proves that students fail when tests are too difficult.
B) It is universally agreed that this strategy works.
C) The findings appear to suggest a correlation between input and fluency.
D) Clearly, those students did not try hard enough.
7️⃣ In this sentence, which word is functioning as a discourse marker for contrast?
“Some teachers prioritize fluency. Conversely, others emphasize accuracy in language production.”
A) Some
B) Others
C) Conversely
D) Emphasize
8️⃣ Choose the most grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate sentence:
A) Having been explained the policy, the teachers still appeared confused.
B) The teachers appeared confused, although the policy was being explained.
C) Although the policy was explained, the teachers still appeared confused.
D) Although being explained, the teachers remained unsure of the policy.
9️⃣ Identify the sentence with faulty parallelism:
A) She enjoys planning lessons, developing materials, and facilitating discussions.
B) The new curriculum requires adapting, reflecting, and to innovate.
C) They spent the afternoon revising rubrics and aligning assessments.
D) The teacher was praised for managing the class and engaging the students.
🔟 Which best demonstrates a C1-level summary sentence?
A) The article talks about learning styles and teaching strategies.
B) In short, different learners need different techniques.
C) Overall, the text highlights the complexity of tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning preferences.
D) So basically, every student is different.
✅ Answer Key:
1️⃣ C
2️⃣ C
3️⃣ B
4️⃣ C
5️⃣ D
6️⃣ C
7️⃣ C
8️⃣ C
9️⃣ B
🔟 C
🧠 Score Breakdown
9–10 correct: 🏆 You’re operating confidently at C1 level—great job!
7–8 correct: Almost there. Strengthen your accuracy and academic tone.
5–6 correct: You’re at a solid B2. Focus on grammar range and clarity.
Below 5: Review complex structures, advanced vocab, and discourse features.
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