B2 ENGLISH PROGRESS TEST

4ºB ESO

NAME __________________________________________________________________________________

1. PARAPRASHING. Complete the second sentence with TWO to FIVE words using the word given, so that it
has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

a. Getting over a divorce can take some time. (RECOVER)

It can take a while ____________________________ a divorce.
b. I was able to solve the problem with the help of my dad. (SORT)
My dad helped ____________________________ the problem.
c. I wanted to buy a brand-new iPhone, but the store didn't have any in stock. (RUN)
The store _______________________________ brand-new iPhones so I couldn't buy one.
d. It would be great if someone discovered a way to organise a test for all the classes. (COME) Someone
should ___________________________ a way to organise a test for all the classes.
e. Herbie drove a car for the first time this year. (NEVER)
Herbie _________________________________ a car before this year.
f. After his visit, we would all say good-bye to him at the airport. (SEE)
After his visit, we would all ___________________________________ at the airport.
g. I don't understand the maths homework the teacher gave us. (FIGURE)
I can't _________________________________ do the maths homework the teacher gave us.
h. The teacher has tolerated the student's behaviour for a long time. (PUT)
The teacher has ______________________________ the student's behaviour for a long time.
i. Mary grew up in Cleveland with her aunt and uncle. (RAISED)
Mary ______________________________________ her aunt and uncle in Cleveland.
j. Did you discover who invented the computer? (FIND)
Did you ______________________________________ of the computer was?
k. In the past, people spent their holidays with their relatives. (USED)
In the past, people _________________________________ their holidays with their relatives.
l. We hardly ever think about how technology helps us in daily life. (GRANTED)
We often _____________________________________ how technology helps us in daily life.

2. WORD FORMATION. Fill in the spaces using the base word given. You may have to modify it.

a. The Sultan spent over fifty million dollars making the capital city’s main hotel the most
_____________________ (LUXURY) in the country.
b. Police working on solving the bank robbery have by chance _____________________ (COVER) a plan
to murder a leading politician.
c. We should go and eat at “McDonald’s” which is _____________________ (SUPPOSE) to be a great
little restaurant.
d. I left the house at 8am and stared at the empty garage in _____________________ (BELIEVE) since my
car wasn’t there.
e. If you have any problems finding things just ask Roger. He is so _____________________ (HELP) and
will tell you where to find what you want.
f. Did you pay $25 for a simple breakfast?! They have _____________________ (CHARGE) you!
g. Sarina is only my half-sister because we have _____________________ (DIFFER) mothers.

3. VOCABULARY: EDUCATION. Fill in the correct words from the box. There are extra words that you
won’t need.
 access – boarding – compulsory – curriculum – entrance – elective – extracurricular foreign – gap –
grade – graduate – headmaster – junior – nursery – primary – public
sixth form – term – vocational

a. Parents who educate their children at home don’t follow the national _______________________.
b. In the UK, education is __________________________ from 5 to 16.
c. Some parents send their children to a __________________________ school, where they only come
home at weekends.
d. In many schools, teachers and pupils have unlimited ________________________ to the internet.
e. Some pupils interrupt their studies and go on a __________________________ year abroad.
f. In America, 11 or 12-year-old pupils enter __________________________ high schools.
g. Many schools offer __________________________ activities, in which students can take part in
interesting subjects after school.
h. In Great Britain __________________________ students prepare for their A-levels and do not have to
wear uniforms anymore.
i. In some subjects students have to take __________________________ exams if they want to study at the
university.
j. When you __________________________ from school you can do extra training or find a job.
k. In England, private schools are also called independent or _________________________ schools.
l. Pupils spend their first four to six years of education in __________________________ schools.
m. The __________________________ is in charge of all administrative functions at school.
n. In many countries, families send their children to a __________________________ school or
kindergarten before primary education starts.
o. Some schools offer at least three __________________________ languages to choose from.

4. PREPOSITIONS. Complete the phrases with the correct prepositions.

AT – FOR – IN – OF – ON – TO – WITH

a. To be excellent __________ something.

b. He is experienced __________ writing emails.
c. Ashamed __________ having failed.
d. Concentrate __________ something important.
e. An answer __________ the question.
f. Proud __________ his son.
g. Famous __________ breath-taking sights.
h. Supply the customers __________ the right products.
i. Succeed __________ making a lot of money.
j. Similar __________ mine.
k. Respected __________ being an honest politician.
l. Deal __________ the problem later
m. Keen __________ going to the cinema.
n. Sorry __________ having done something wrong.
o. Provide her __________ everything she needs.
p. Responsible __________ employing new workers.
q. An expert _________ astronomy.
r. Congratulate him __________ his success.
s. Interested _________ pursuing a career.
t. Capable __________ getting to the top.