UNIT 6,7,8 USE OF ENGLISH B2 TEST

Part 1: Complete these phrases with a suitable verb or a preposition:

Chapter 1
a. ……. Interest in n. change……….. the subject
b. take……… a chance by o. break……… sb’s heart
c. do………. One’s temper p. break…………. Records
d. take…………. A message q. make………… up one’s mind
e. make……….. pressure on………… r. A demand …….for.
sb s. Married …….with Sb
f. make……….. the alarm t. An intention …..in doing sth
g. do………. An effort u. Rely ……on
h. make……… a reservation v. Invest ……in….
i. make……… a phone call w. Equal……to
j. make…….. good use …….of x. Regardless …of……
k. do………. Harm to…… sb/sth y. Apart ……..from
l. make………. A good/strong z. Contrary ……
impression … to
m. break……… the law
Chapter 2
a. in… behalf …of…… g. Capable …….to
b. in… charge …of h. ………….take Advice from……
c. take….. one’s surprise i. Specialize ……to
d. Relevant ………to j. Prepare……to
e. Busy …….with. k. Collaborate …with..
f. Mean of….. sb /for …… saying sth
ADDITIONAL REQUEST:
1. Make a sentence and explain the meaning of these words:
c,d,h,j,k,n,o,q,x,z (Chapter 1) and a,c,f (Chapter 2)
2. Please compare the differences between:
a. Choose between/ choose from
My teacher have choose between me and my friend to take part in the competion

b. Result in/ result from

The result from the earthquake is a lot people died
The broken leg is the result in the football match
c. Be good to sb/ be good for sb

Part 2: What is the meaning of these phrases, make a sentence to describe

the meaning:
 a. Come a long way
b. Make sb’s way to
c. Way ahead
d. On the way
e. By the way
f. Out of the way

Part 3: Give the meaning of these phrasal verbs, make a sentence on the
question with the *
a. Break down (2 meanings) *
b. Break into
c. Make out
d. Make up
e. Pass down
f. Fill in
g. Cut down on *
h. Cut off (2 meanings)
i. Turn out *
j. Turn down (2 meanings)
k. Turn to sb *
l. Put up with
m. Put oneself through/ put somebody through *
n. Put out *
o. Lay down
p. Set up/ set off
q. Set back
r. Settle into/ settle down

Part 4: Choose one of the four options A,B,C,D that best completes the
passage.

Silk
C
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of (1) can be woven into
A
textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin, and is (2) by
certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons
B
of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori, which is reared in (3) .
The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk
A
fibre, which (4) silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus
producing different colours.
Silk is produced by several insects, but, over the years, only the silk of moth
B
caterpillars has been (5) for textile manufacturing, although there has been
A
some research into (6) types of silk.
Silk is mainly produced by the larvae of insects undergoing
C
(7) metamorphosis, but some insects such as webspinners and raspy
D
crickets produce silk throughout (8) lives.
The Tribune
(1)
A witch B cell C employ D intense
B which C prison D used (8)
C that D captivity (6) A them
D what (4) A another B they're
(2) A encourages B others C there
A produced B tempts C other D their
B manufactured C allows D same
C invented D forces (7)
D offered (5) A complete
A manipulated B entire
(3)A chains B functioned C thorough

Part 5: Choose the word which best fits each space.

Use only one word for each space.

The Crow
eat
Crows are thought to (1) among our most intelligent birds, and the success of
it
the American Crow in adapting to civilization would seem to confirm (2) .
they
Despite past attempts to exterminate them, crows, (3) are very common in
the
farmlands, can also be seen in towns, and even cities, and (4) distinctive
'caw' is a familiar sound over much of the continent. Sociable, especially when not
in
nesting, crows may gather in communal roosts (5) winter nights, sometimes
 of
with thousands or even tens (6) thousands roosting in one grove. Most crows
in
are adaptable but often shy where persecuted; (7) towns, some become
tame and may visit gardens. They all have strong, scaly feet, and stout or downcurved
a
bills, mostly with (8) small patch of bristly feathers covering the nostrils.
The Tribune

PART 6:
1. He is not accustomed to travelling abroad every fortnight.
 (GET) He …………………………………… abroad every fortnight.
2. John told Helen he was sorry he had argued with her.
 (APOLOGISE) He……………………………….. with her
3. Nobody liked the fact that they build a new factory in the area.
 (BUILT) Everyone objected ………………………………… in the area.
4. I don’t see why we should wait for the blood test results all day.
 (WAITING) There…………………. for the blood test results all day
5. He first told his mother about his success in the exam.
 (NOTIFIED) Her mother was …………………………………….. about his success in
the exam.
6. I'm sure he hasn't refused such a good offer.
 (TURNED) He………………………….. such a good offer.
7. Everyone expect that she has invited him to her birthday party.
 (MUST) She……………… him to her birthday party
8. Noone can smoke in the building.
 (NOT) Smoking ………………………………… _in the building.
 (PROHIBITED) Everyone ……………………. _in the building.
9. It was wrong of you to steal that book.
 (SHOULD) You …………………………….. that book.
10. She is not obliged to cook if she doesn't have time.
 (HAVE) She……………….. if she doesn't have time.
 (NECESSARY) Unless she…………………………………….. to cook.
11. The commitee had to postpone the match until next week because it snowed heavily
this week.
 (PUT) Due to……………………………………………………. the commitee until
next week.
12. Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods.
(RESULTED) The landslides are ………………………………………….
13. The coach let the players take the day off.
 (PERMISSION) The players………………………………………..