PIONEER B2 – FINAL TEST

Final Test

Vocabulary
A. Choose a, b, c or d.

1. The winds during the blew many trees down.

a. avalanche b. earthquake c. hurricane d. tsunami

2. Many readers were by the newspaper story and wrote letters of complaint to the editor.
a. ashamed b. devastated c. outraged d. heartbroken

3. The wood gave a sweet smell as it burned.

a. off b. out c. away d. up

4. Luckily, the criminal was arrested in the departure of a local airport before he managed to
leave the country.
a. platform b. board c. lounge d. space

5. There were views from the top of the mountain.

a. panoramic b. tranquil c. uninhabitable d. artificial

6. Try not to live beyond your , Barry.

a. money b. debts c. fortune d. means

7. She didn't say anything; she just her head in agreement.

a. winked b. nodded c. waved d. raised

8. Susan’s reaction was to cry, but then she realised that it wasn’t such a big deal after all.
a. original b. authentic c. initial d. primary

9. Amanda has always at foreign languages.

a. excelled b. accomplished c. succeeded d. achieved

10. Talking on a mobile while driving definitely contributes a huge number of car accidents.
a. on b. in c. to d. with

11. The burglar was caught trying to enter the house through a window.
a. in the black b. red-handed c. in the red d. with flying colours

12. Our weekend plans to go fishing fell when we found out that the weather was going to be
horrible.
a. apart b. over c. out d. through

13. As a secretary, one of my main is answering the phone.

a. labours b. occupations c. duties d. trades

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14. Millions of watched the match on television.

a. spectators b. viewers c. audiences d. consumers

15. Mrs Roberts was very happy to hear that her son had great progress in the second term.
a. made b. did c. got d. had

16. Who is going to the company now that Mr Summers has passed away?
a. take on b. take in c. take over d. take up

17. I promise to be at your opening at 7 o’clock, .

a. here and there b. sooner or later c. loud and clear d. rain or shine

18. Can you believe that our neighbour was with forgery?
a. charged b. sentenced c. accused d. convicted

19. We should be in alternative energy production.

a. alleviating b. investing c. proposing d. establishing
20. Jack was unaware the danger that he had put himself in.
a. about b. of c. for d. with

score 20

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B. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals.

TORONTO

Toronto has been named as one of the most 1 cities in the DESIRE
world to live in. But why? The town’s services and income growth are two of
the factors which were taken into 2 in the ratings. Toronto CONSIDER
is also one of the rare cities in the world in which ethnic
3 is a success story. Communities from Central and South DIVERSE
America, Europe and South East Asia make up this cultural city, where more
than 100 different languages are spoken.

However, one aspect of life in Toronto which can be very challenging is the 4
FREEZE
weather during the winter months. Of course, all the necessary precautions
COMFORT
are taken so as to minimise the 5 of the residents. For
instance, there is an underground walkway, named PATH, which links 30
kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment.
With so many different cultures, Toronto has great food and entertainment. COUNT
There are 6 restaurants where one can enjoy different
cuisines. But that’s not all. Niagara Falls is only a short DISTANT
7 away – about an hour and a half’s drive – making
Toronto not only a great place to live in but also a popular destination for MEMORY
people looking for 8 experiences.

score 8

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Grammar
Choose a, b, c or d.
1. Peter may buy a new car if he a raise.
a. gets b. ’ll get c. ’d get d. got

2. able to see well because of the fog, Oliver had a car accident.
a. Not be b. Not been c. Not being d. Not to be

3. This house is said in the 19th century.

a. being built b. was built c. to have been built d. to be built

4. Robert have been at the gym this morning because he’s at home with a broken leg.
a. needn’t b. shouldn’t c. mustn’t d. can’t

5. This yoghurt strange. I don’t think we should eat it.

a. is smelling b. smells c. has been smelling d. has smelt

6. We regret you that there are no rooms available at our hotel for this weekend.
a. to inform b. inform c. informing d. have informed

7. Jack made an effort to laugh at my jokes his boredom.

a. whereas b. although c. nevertheless d. despite

8. Robert didn’t get the job as he had previous work experience.

a. hardly b. little c. not much d. few

9. I put my passport in my desk drawer not to lose it.

a. in case b. even though c. so that d. in order

10. I have been meaning to reply since I your e-mail, but I haven’t got round to it.
a. received b. was received c. have received d. have been receiving

11. You will fail your exam you study harder.

a. provided b. whether c. unless d. as long as

12. Everything will by the organising committee, so don’t worry about the conference.
a. organise b. be organising c. have organised d. be organised

13. If only the jacket I want to buy less expensive!

a. could be b. is c. had been d. were

14. The firefighters believe that Alice when the fire started.
a. had slept b. slept c. was sleeping d. has been sleeping

15. Anna offered to babysit my daughter, was very nice of her.

a. which it b. which c. that d. whom

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16. Your newly painted house looks fantastic. Did you professionally?
a. paint it b. have to paint it c. have it painted d. have painted it

17. No sooner the house than I realised that I had forgotten to take my keys.
a. I had left b. was I left c. I was left d. had I left

18. By 2030 a new airport in our city.

a. will have been built b. will be building c. will build d. will have been building

19. Lisa wanted to know in my free time.

a. what did I do b. what I did c. I did what d. whether I did

20. I put in a lot of effort but I out how to make the machine work.
a. couldn’t figure b. couldn’t have figured c. shouldn’t figure d. shouldn’t have figured

score 20

Use of English
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.

1. I expected the dish to be spicier than it was. as

The dish
I had expected.

2. ‘I’m sorry I didn’t help you with your project,’ said Gary to Mark. not
Gary apologised
Mark with his project.

3. Ann was dismissed from her post last week, but she doesn’t seem disappointed. spite
Ann doesn’t seem disappointed
fired last week.

4. I regret not being patient with my students today. lost

I wish I
with my students today.
5. We didn’t postpone the event because the weather improved. put
We the event if the
weather hadn’t improved.

score 10

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Listening
You will hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1-5, choose the best
answer a, b or c.

1. You hear a man and a woman talking about people from Denmark. What do we learn
about the man?
a. He is Danish.
b. He likes cycling.
c. He has visited Denmark.
2. You hear a university member of staff addressing students. What is the first day students can
officially choose courses?
a. 10 January
b. 12 January
c. 16 January
3. You hear an advertisement for a gym. On which floor can people strengthen their muscles?
a. On the first floor.
b. On the ground and first floor.
c. On all three floors.
4. You hear two people talking about a TV programme related to plastic surgery. What do they both
agree on after watching the programme?
a. People that have plastic surgery are suffering from depression.
b. Surgeons could do more to help clients feel better about their appearance.
c. The media is partly responsible for how people feel about the way they look.
5. You hear two friends talking about a game they took part in at separate times. What does the
woman say about it?
a. There was no way to work out the answer based on the clues.
b. She gave up before it finished.
c. The plot was predictable.

score 10

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Reading
Read an article in which four people reveal how they got their current job. For questions 1-6,
choose from the people A-D. The people may be chosen more than once.

Want the job? Prove it!

Four employees talk about how they got their jobs.

A. Lily Ferguson
In all honesty, it was a move of desperation. I had been back from Australia for more than nine
months, and no matter how many CVs I sent out, I wasn’t getting called in. And I’m sure it had
nothing to do with how good it was; there are many people out there looking for a job. I realise
now that I was limiting myself to all the traditional methods of looking for a job instead of thinking
outside the box. Then one evening, I was out with a close friend of mine and I was grumbling
about my situation, when I jokingly told her I felt as if the only way someone would notice me
would be if they saw me on a giant advertising hoarding. And she said: ‘That’s it!’ Next thing you
know, I’m spending every last penny of my savings renting space on a hoarding in a really busy
part of town. That same week, I got sixty job interviews, among which was the company I now
work for.

B. Greg Logan
I’ve read about all sorts of crazy things people do to stand out when being interviewed but I’m not
one of them. I’m not particularly creative, nor can I spontaneously crack jokes. But as I was
waiting for the personnel manager to call me in, I noticed a secretary was having difficulty with the
photocopying machine. She looked really anxious and desperate. So I got up and offered to have
a look. Ten minutes later, I had figured out the problem and was working on it when the personnel
manager opened his door and saw me – on my knees, hands and sleeves covered in ink. What
an unfortunate first impression! Nevertheless, I was hired on the spot because, apparently, he
appreciated my eagerness to help and readiness to solve a problem myself.

C. Keira Byrne
I was at a point in my life where I felt like it was time for me to move on to a more creative
company. There were people in my line of business that I looked up to and who were building
very strong teams within their companies. How to catch their attention? I simply took advantage of
a pleasure most of us have – googling ourselves to see what will come up. I settled on five names
of creative directors I admired and paid to have sponsored links appear as the first choice when
these names were googled. So, when they googled themselves, the first thing they saw was a link
that caught their attention with a simple message taking them to my website. Out of these five
names, four contacted me and I’m now working at the company that was my first choice all along.

D. Tom Matthews

D. Tom Matthews
When I had to move from the north of the country to London, the question of a new job came up. I
had to figure out a way to ‘sell’ myself to many companies in a short amount of time. But how can
you give a stranger a complete picture of your personality, skills and accomplishments on a two-
dimensional piece of paper? That’s when I thought of using a CVIV (Curriculum Vitae Interactive
Video). Just as with a normal CV, my video CV was divided into sections: work experience, skills
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giving employers the opportunity to listen to my voice, get a feel of my style and see my humorous
side. Within three weeks, I was newly employed.
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Which person

1. did not have high expectations of getting hired?

2. doubted the effectiveness of a CV?

3. had the intention of showing employers the clearest picture

of themselves they could?

4. compared themselves to other candidates?

5. applied an idea they weren’t initially serious about?

6. used a habit employers have to attract their attention?

score 12

Writing
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Write an essay on the following topic. Use all the notes given and give reasons for your
point of view.

Is it better to study in a group or on your own?

Notes
Write about:
 focus
 cooperation
 your own idea

score 20

TOTAL SCORE 100

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