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Test 2 - B2: 1. Vocabulary
Test 2 - B2: 1. Vocabulary
1. VOCABULARY
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. The police managed to arrest the before they could get away. CRIME
2. Yesterday’s took place on Main Street, in broad daylight. ROB
3. After a few inexplicable deaths in the area, scientists found that the water contained some
substances. HARM
4. Didn’t you know that it is to smoke in hospitals? LEGAL
5. The two countries got involved in a , meaningless war that cost
them many lives. BLOOD
6. His wife had given him an list of things she wanted him to buy
from the shop. END
7. of speech, a basic human right, is something that people had to
fight for some years ago. FREE
8. I think Emma is very to win the competition, because half her
answers wrong. LIKELY
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box.
Crime Criminal
murder
burglar
kidnapping
shoplifter
robber
theft
hijack
vandal
2.GRAMMAR
E. Complete the sentences below using the verbs in brackets in the correct Past tense.
1. The moment we (see) that puppy, we (know) we
had to take it home.
2. When Mrs Swain (get) home, her husband (sleep).
3. Professor Jones (speak) for a whole hour when Alice
(interrupt) him with a question.
4. Unfortunately for me, I (already / sign) the paper my boss gave me before
I (read) it.
5. It (be) impossible to concentrate because my neighbour
(argue) with his wife all afternoon.
6. Louise had been driving for an hour when she realised she (forget) her purse at
home.
F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
1. The cost of living is a little higher than it was 2 years ago. slightly
The cost of living than it was 2 years ago.
2. I thought the hotel would be more luxurious. as
The hotel was I thought it would be.
3. I have never met a more responsible individual. ever
He is the most responsible individual met.
4. Linda was not as upset as I had expected. than
4. Linda was not as upset as I had expected. than
Linda I had expected.
5. When we went to their house, the guests had left. by
The guests had left we went to their house.
6. If you leave earlier, it will be easier to find a parking space. the
The easier it will be to find a parking space.
7. It is becoming increasingly dangerous to walk around town at night. and
It is getting to walk around town at night.
8. As a child, Stephen usually spent hours playing alone in his room. would
As a child, Stephen playing alone in his room.
3.READING
G. Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
4. How did Ellen attract the attention of her first sponsor, Kingfisher?
a. by doing well in the Mini Transat race
b. by raising money to buy a boat
c. by going to France
d. by gaining the title ‘Sailing’s Young Hope’
5. The most difficult thing about her voyage during the Vendee Globe competition was the fact
that
a. she was a woman.
b. she had a new boat.
c. she was terrified.
d. she faced dangerous conditions by herself.