B2+ Name:

Class:
2ND EDITION Pre-Advanced

REVIEW (UNITS 4–6): LANGUAGE TEST B

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Task 1 Task 1
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word only. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the
sentences.
The London Underground is one of the oldest systems 16 It would be a great idea to have a zone in the city
in the world, so it shouldn’t really be surprising to learn centre.
that certain stations are said to (1) A communal B suburban C metropolitan D pedestrian
haunted. Indeed, ghostly sightings have even persuaded 17 It’s fun to dress for special occasions, but it’s not
some members of staff to leave their jobs! In 2000 something I do often.
a man in white overalls was spotted by CCTV on a A over B up C in D at
train station platform at night, long after the station 18 You can’t mistake the New York with all its skyscrapers.
(2) closed. However, the supervisor found A horizon B landmarks C skyline D outline
no one there when he went to look. Returning to his 19 I’m really of what I said yesterday and I apologise for
office, his colleague who had (3) watching being so rude.
on the CCTV was amazed. ‘Surely, you (4) A ashamed B appalled C doubtful D mistaken
have seen him,’ he said. ‘He (5) standing 20 The new housing estate is modelled on one recently
right beside you!’ Then there is another story of a built in Manchester.
strange lady. Stories (6) circulating since A nearly B relatively C closely D greatly
the station was opened in 1876 of mysterious footsteps
21 Children need to be taught how to stand to bullies at
in the tunnels of another station. Once, a maintenance school and online.
worker is said to (7) fallen onto a live
A up B on C down D in
track and contrary (8) expectations, he
22 If you read the article, you’ll some insight into why he
survived. A colleague saw a pale old lady kneeling beside
acted as he did.
him intent (9) stroking his hair. The fact
A earn B win C gain D make
that the station (10) been built on a
23 There are three flats on this floor with a kitchen and
17th-century burial site only encouraged the ghostly
bathroom.
rumours.
A residential B communal C internal D co-operative
24 The newspaper report the politician’s lies.
10 A exposed B opened C analysed D accepted
25 I know there will be lots of discussion because it’s a very
Task 2 topic.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. A exceptional B chilly C outline D controversial

11 Eva can’t leave / couldn’t have left her house yet – it’s far 10
too early.
12 Returning to the town after ten years we found that a
housing estate had built / had been built on the park near
Task 2
our old school. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

13 Where did you go / were you going when I saw you earlier 26 It is very difficult to come to terms / agreement with such
in town? You seemed to be in a rush. sad news.

14 We should take / should have taken the train. This traffic 27 When the head teacher asked to see me, alarm clocks /
congestion is going to make us really late for work. bells started ringing.

15 Several politicians is / are in favour of the new law. 28 You need to make a choice, you can’t have the best of two /
both worlds.
5 29 I shall try to stick / pin Chris down about when he’s thinking
of arriving.
30 To set the record straight / direct I want to point out that
it wasn’t originally my decision.

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 B2+ Name:
Class:
2ND EDITION Pre-Advanced

REVIEW (UNITS 4–6): LANGUAGE TEST B

USE OF ENGLISH
Task 1
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

Ask any rough sleeper why he or she is living on the streets and it is very (31) DOUBT

that they would say that it is through choice. The majority have been forced into this by

(32) circumstances and experience (33) living conditions. They EXCEPT, DREAD

would welcome any chance to find (34) and accommodation again. What prevents EMPLOY

this from happening is often a loss of confidence and a feeling of being (35) WORTH

A project was set up in 2012 to try to help rough sleepers in London and recognises the artistic

talent of some of the street people. The organisation, run by (36) finds cafés and VOLUNTARY

restaurants to exhibit and sell their paintings and drawings. There is also an annual

(37) exhibition of pictures taken with disposable cameras, distributed in July and PHOTOGRAPH

collected five days later. The public vote on the best ones to include in a calendar, which is

sold in December. The organisation runs an international exchange of the art work, thereby

providing (38) support to many homeless people. VALUE

Task 2
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. Use between three and six words.
39 I’ve never seen a film as exciting as that before.
FAR
That is I’ve ever seen.
40 It will be a long time before Jack forgets his mistake.
CONSCIENCE
The mistake will be long time.
41 The snow started an hour before we came out of the theatre.
BEEN
When we came out of the theatre an hour.
42 I’ve written some notes because I’m concerned about making mistakes in my speech.
MESS
I’m worried about the speech and don’t so I’ve written some notes.
43 Her computer is still on so I’m sure she hasn’t finished her assignment.
HAVE
She her computer is still on.
44 I don’t like to stick out when I travel abroad.
12
BLEND
When I go abroad, I try the local people.
Total: 50

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