provide a profile and short summary of the following ESL student:

""Ok, great. I have another student who did a placement test. Can you review his answers and tell me what he struggles with? :

““Section 2. Use of English: grammar and vocabulary
1. Select the correct response(s)
is my brother.
is my sister.
are a family.
Awesome 3/3 answers are correct
2. Fill in the missing word(s)
Type the correct form of each word
I have two new
friends
. Julia is tall, and her hair is long. Lena is short, and she
has
short hair.
Awesome 2/2 answers are correct
3. Select the correct response(s)
house is Sofia’s house?
Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
4. Fill in the gap with one word
Ronald
and
Ryan are brothers. Ronald is younger than
then
Ryan. He is fifteen
years
old, and Ryan is eighteen. They grew
grow
up in Michigan.
Uh-oh 2/4 answers are correct
5. Select the correct response(s)
used to be my favorite hobby.
Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
6. Fill in the missing word(s)
Have Brad and Janet
arrived?
No, they
haven’t arrived. They are running late.
Awesome 2/2 answers are correct
7. Fill in the missing word(s)
Type the correct form of each verb
If we
had
left earlier yesterday, we wouldn’t have been
be
late. Next time, we will need
to leave
by 5:45 in order
to get
there by 6:30.
Uh-oh 3/4 answers are correct
8. Select the correct response(s)
You will find that the employees in our company are
different from
any other place you have ever seen. Each of them is quite conscious of the
of their actions, and it’s this characteristic that sets them
.
Awesome 4/4 answers are correct
9. Select the correct response(s)
Even
Victor carelessly fell, he cheerfully
enjoyed the
of his vacation.
Uh-oh 2/3 answers are correct
10. Select the correct response(s)
Once your application has been
completed, it
evaluated by members of the Aeronautics department.
Uh-oh 1/2 answers are correct
11. Select the correct response(s)
Type the correct form of each word
I am completely disgusted
disguted
that this miscreant who dishonestly took money from the elderly is not being brought to trial. He’s obviously
lacking
in any human compassion and should be publicly
publically
condemned.
Uh-oh 1/3 answers are correct
12. Select the correct response(s)
We reached out to the suspected driver who said he was bitterly
disappointed to be subjected to such rumors and dismissed them as utter
nonsense.
Uh-oh 0/2 answers are correct
13. Select the correct response(s)
Having
broached the subject, James was loath to reinitiate the conversation about funding, feeling that he had thoroughly made his point in the previous meeting; nevertheless
, since none of his colleagues were willing to step forward, he mustered his courage and proceeded to plan his talking points.
Uh-oh 0/2 answers are correct
14. Fill in the missing word(s)
Fill in the missing word. You may use one word only.
It has long
already
been known that love and its chemical reaction can play
be
havoc with our logic when taking a leap of faith
. In this particular case, if the decision had been taken before he fell madly in love, it would have put Andrew Howard on an entirely different path. So when it comes
to apportioning blame, we can put this partly down to the pure foolishness of a hormone overload. In keeping with the mantra it’s better to beg for forgiveness than
ask for permission. That is why this generation is no further forward in achieving a sense of true fulfillment.

Section 3. Listening comprehension
1. Select the correct response(s)
Where did Jonas go last night?

He went to the movies.

He went to buy tickets.

He went to see a friend.

Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
2. Fill in the missing word(s)
What problem is the hotel facing?

The water is not working on the south side.

The water is not working on the north side.

The workers are unable to start fixing the problem until next week.

Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
3. Select the correct response(s)
What is the situation?

Flight 15A will depart at 5:00 pm.

Flight 89B has been delayed.

The flight to Phoenix has been canceled.

Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
4. Select the correct response(s)
Which of the following are true?

The tour begins at the library.

The tour guide is talking about a modern building.

Stone architecture used to be popular in this city.

Uh-oh 0/1 answers are correct
5. Match the correct response(s)
How does the man describe the Mexico City airport?

He said it was full of people.

He said that it was easy to find the gate.

He said he was happy to be there.

Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
6. Select the correct response(s)
Why did she not catch her plane?

She arrived at the airport late even though she had thought she was on time.

She had gotten the days confused and was supposed to have flown out the day before.

The flight had been canceled by the time she got to the airport.

Awesome 1/1 answers are correct
7. Select the correct response(s)
What is the focus of the discussion?

Nature-based strategies for healthy aging

Independent solutions for healthy aging

Personal perspectives on healthy aging

Uh-oh 0/1 answers are correct
8. Select the correct response
What action has the government taken?

They have tightened restrictions on trash dumping.

They have introduced new restrictions on trash dumping.

They have loosened restrictions on trash dumping.

The attorney suggests that the main benefit of a campaign would be to

raise awareness of the issue.

get the government to change their mind.

get the press to put pressure on the government.

Section 4. Reading comprehension
1. Select the correct response(s)
iSee Releases New TV
The tech world has been waiting for a television that is actually original, and the wait may be over. The latest TV from iSee, the TrueView, represents a new way of thinking about television. Not only does this TV offer the latest software, but it also has an amazing design.
Let’s take a quick look at the details before discussing the top reason why this is the best TV ever made. First, the TrueView offers high-definition images with special Color-Popping technology that makes the natural world look more real than reality. Plus, the TV can be controlled by any phone.
These details are great, but the thing that will make you want to buy this TV is its awesome roll-up screen. When not in use, this TV can actually disappear, rolling up into the ceiling. How amazing is that?!
According to this writer, the number one reason to buy a TrueView TV is

the Color-Popping technology.

the high-definition pictures.

the roll-up screen.

the latest TV software.

Uh-oh 0/1 answers are correct
2. Select the correct response(s)
The short film “How Plants Communicate” is precisely the reason I rarely look at short films about plants. When I choose videos to review on my blog, I try to be fair. Honestly, try as I might, I can’t really find anything redeeming about this short film. On one hand, the indoor lighting is so dim I couldn’t tell one plant from another. On the other hand, the sunlight was so bright outdoors that everything was a blur. The cheery yet annoying accompanying music added zilch to the feel of the film.The producer of the film wanted to create an emotionally-charged film about the life of plants, but it’s really just a complete yawn. I give it five rotten tomatoes out of four.
What did the reviewer find redeeming about the film?

The clever lighting

The uplifting music

Absolutely nothing

Uh-oh 0/1 answers are correct
3. Select the correct response(s)
Leanne: Hey! Amazing news! You won’t believe it, but I am finally taking the plunge! A friend of mine was going to put their loft up for sale and gave me right of first refusal. I looked at it, and I knew it was for me. The one thing that I really don’t like is that I’m going to have to strip the wallpaper in the kitchen. It’s beyond ugly! Anyway, I know you’ll be pleased, as you’ve been bugging me to buy my own place for ages. Chat soon!
Jack: Congrats! Sad to know you are leaving. We’re going to miss you though. Can’t wait for the housewarming!
Which reactions is Leanne expecting from Jack?

Happiness that she has bought a property

Surprise that she has bought her own property

Sadness that she is leaving their shared house

Uh-oh 0/1 answers are correct
4. Select the correct response(s)
At first glance
, a pidgin language might seem overly simplistic, even elementary; however, there are a number of good reasons for this. Perhaps, it would be useful to consider pidgins as ‘baby-languages’ or languages that are just beginning to emerge
in order to satisfy a specific
need. They are generally marked by a
distinct grammar rules, or they may appear to employ rules that
each other because they are from different origin languages. And this is important to
in mind - pidgins are hybrid languages. People don’t generally set out to create a pidgin; rather, these unique, developing languages arise out of need.
Even now, people need to communicate that they want some staple
things: food, a place to sleep, and maybe, new clothes. Well, if they don’t speak the local language, they are going to rely on any communication tools they have. When enough people do this,
begin to emerge.””
Hi Diego (the student),

Thank you for completing the placement test! You showed a solid understanding in many areas, but there are a few points where you could use some extra practice. Below is a breakdown of the results and areas to focus on:

### Strengths:
- Grammar and Vocabulary (Basic): You did very well on basic grammar and vocabulary questions (e.g., identifying family members, forming basic sentences, and using phrasal verbs).
- Listening Comprehension (Basic): You were able to understand general information from listening exercises effectively.
- Contextual Understanding: Some questions showed you can understand the context and make correct choices based on given information (e.g., details about hobbies, travel scenarios).

### Areas for Improvement:
1. Comparatives and Sequence of Events:
- (Question 4, Section 2: “Ronald and Ryan are brothers… Ronald is younger then Ryan… They grew up in Michigan.”)
- Focus: Correct use of “than” (not “then”) and consistent verb tenses in descriptive sentences.

2. Complex Sentence Structures and Advanced Vocabulary:
- (Question 11, Section 2: “I am completely disgusted… should be publicly condemned.”)
- Focus: Correct spelling and use of formal/advanced vocabulary (e.g., “disgusted” instead of “disguted”, “publicly” instead of “publically”).

3. Reading Comprehension (Advanced):
- (Question 1, Section 4 and onwards: Interpreting purpose and main ideas from passages)
- Focus: Analyzing texts to identify main ideas, details, and author’s intent. Understanding nuanced sentiments and reactions in conversations.

4. Use of Idiomatic and Formal English:
- (Question 13, Section 2: “Having broached the subject… nevertheless.”)
- Focus: Familiarization with advanced idiomatic expressions and transition words for formal writing and speech.

5. Listening Comprehension (Advanced Topics):
- (Questions 4 & 7, Section 3: Identifying details and key ideas in more complex auditory information)
- Focus: Listening for specific information and comprehending detailed or abstract content.

### Suggestions:
1. Focused Practice:
- Work on exercises involving comparatives, relative clauses, and sequence of events.
- Practice with spelling and using advanced vocabulary in writing.

2. Reading Advanced Texts:
- Read articles, essays, or stories that use formal and advanced language. Try summarizing or discussing the main points.

3. Listening to Complex Material:
- Listen to podcasts, news reports, or lectures that tackle complex topics and try to outline the main ideas and specific details.

4. Roleplay and Discussion:
- Engage in roleplays and discussions that require the use of formal language and idiomatic expressions to become more comfortable using them in context.

Overall, you’re doing great, Diego! With some focused practice on these areas, you’ll be able to strengthen your skills even further. Keep up the fantastic work!

Best regards,
James
ok, what level do you think this student is on according to CEFR?
Based on Diego’s performance on the placement test, he demonstrates a good command of basic English, particularly in foundational grammar and vocabulary, as well as everyday listening comprehension. However, he encounters difficulties with more advanced grammar structures, idiomatic expressions, and higher-level reading and listening comprehension tasks.

Considering his strengths and areas for improvement, I would estimate Diego to be at a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Here’s why:

### B1 Level Characteristics:
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Diego correctly answered many of the basic grammar and vocabulary questions, which aligns with this characteristic.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Diego showed competency in basic listening comprehension and practical scenarios.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. He answered practical questions correctly but showed areas for improvement in complex structures and nuanced language.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Diego’s ability to answer basic questions accurately but struggle with more complex grammatical structures aligns with this level.

To progress to a B2 level, Diego will need to:
- Improve his understanding and use of more complex grammar structures.
- Enhance his vocabulary, especially in formal and idiomatic expressions.
- Develop better reading comprehension skills for more advanced texts.
- Increase his ability to understand and articulate more abstract and detailed information.

With targeted practice, Diego has the potential to advance to B2. He already has a strong foundation, so focusing on these specific areas will help him make that transition.

Best regards,
James""