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B2 End of Year Test Standard
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2 Complete the review with one word in each
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5 Complete the text with the correct answer, A, 6 Complete the article with these words.
B or C.
awareness • carefully • environmental
Two years ago, I moved to London and I was looking to impression • successfully
(1) ………………. a new hobby. I wanted to meet people
and I wanted to keep fit. Finally, I (2) ………………. the idea Walking high
of salsa dancing, which was very popular at the time. I Lance Laurence is one of the world’s most famous
(3) ………………. some research on the Internet and tightrope walkers or, to be more precise, high-wire
(4) ………………. of some reviews on the website of one walkers. You may have seen him at the end of the news,
company called Just Salsa, I decided to take some fearlessly crossing the Grand Canyon on a high wire or
lessons. I was very nervous when I arrived as the recently (1) …………………………..…... crossing a wire
(5) ………………. of the other people were younger than between two balloons. His stunts are spectacular and
me. I headed to the back of the room while the instructor quite stressful to watch. When I met Lance, my first
explained everything. Unfortunately, I couldn’t (2) …………………………..…... was not what I had expected.
(6) ………………. what the instructor was saying, so I got a He actually has a quiet, almost unassuming personality,
bit closer. Suddenly, the man said, ‘I need a volunteer,’ and he speaks calmly, with each word
and looked at me. ‘You. What’s your name?’ (3) …………………………..…... thought out. I asked him about
‘Jon,’ I replied. the danger that he faces. ‘There is a lot of ignorance
‘Right, Jon, you can demonstrate the next move.’ about what I do,’ he explained. ‘In fact, it’s one of the
I thought he was pulling my (7) ……………….. He wasn’t safest sports in the world and for all my major stunts I
and proceeded to pick a girl out from the crowd called have a safety cord. The only real danger is if my
Jenny. So, Jenny and I had to demonstrate the move in equipment fails.’ I asked Lance what his future plans
front of the whole group. We held hands and the were. He surprised me again. ‘I do what I do not for
instructor made some (8) ………………. remark and entertainment but to raise (4) …………………………..…... of
everyone laughed. It was so embarrassing. Fortunately, certain issues, such as global deforestation or climate
I was able to (9) ………………. the moves relatively easily. I change, so ultimately I would like to enter the political
then started going to a salsa club and instead of people arena and push for (5) …………………………..…... change.’
giving me the cold (10) ……………….. , they asked me to Given the ease in which Lance seems to do the
join in. impossible, I wouldn’t underestimate his chances of
success in politics.
1 A take on B take up C take in
2 A hit on B came up C picked up /5
3 A did B made C took
4 A due to B on behalf C on the strength
5 A major B most C majority
6 A make out B pick out C hear out
7 A hair B nerves C leg
8 A gaffe B witty C sticky
9 A pick up B look up C take up
10 A hand B look C shoulder
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Reading
7 Read an article about the sense of smell. Choose the best answers, A, B, C or D.
The ‘Proustian phenomenon’ refers to … 2 If your hippocampus doesn’t work properly, you might
A pleasant memories from the past. have problems …
B memories of childhood. A with vision.
C the memories of a famous French writer. B picking up sounds.
D memories that are awakened through smell. C remembering past events.
D identifying things through their feel.
3 The experiment referred to in paragraph 3 suggests A some memories are more upsetting than others.
that …
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B what you see when you experience something can 8 Read the article again. Are these statements
remind you of it later. True (T), False (F) or is the information Not
Mentioned (NM)?
C smells are less effective than music at bringing
back memories. 1 The smell of strawberries has a powerful effect
D the sense of smell is stronger than the other on the writer.
senses. T/F/NM
4 According to the writer, smell is important … 2 The olfactory bulb is part of the brain.
A when persuading people to buy things. T/F/NM
B when you drink a cup of coffee. 3 The hippocampus doesn’t affect our
C when choosing flowers. understanding of the things we see.
D when trying to work out a person’s tastes. T/F/NM
5 According to the article, what kind of person makes 4 People who wear perfume feel happier than
the best partner? those who don't.
A Someone with similar genes to yours. T/F/NM
B Someone with different genes to yours. 5 Human beings may use the same methods
C Someone with a good immune system. as animals to find a mate.
D Someone who wears the right perfume. T/F/NM
6 What senses does anosmia affect? 6 Amber Vale believes that smell is more
A sight and hearing precious than some other senses.
B hearing and smell T/F/NM
C touch and taste
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Use of English
9 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the word given. Use between
two and six words.
1 It's really important that you collect your brothers from 4 It wasn’t worth buying the book in the shop because it
school. was cheaper online.
FORGET POINT
You must …………………………………………..…..………….. The book was cheaper online, so …………………..…………....
………….... ……………………………………………….…. in buying it in the
……………………………………. up your brothers from school. shop.
2 I was on the point of leaving the house when the 5 Anya asked whether she should bring something to
phone rang. the party but was told that it wasn’t necessary.
ABOUT HAVE
I …………………………………………..…..……………………..….. Anya asked, but was told that she …………………..
………….... …………....
…………………………………. the house when the phone rang. ……………………………………………. bring anything to the
3 ‘I ate all the food on my own,’ said the boy. party.
BY 6 Maybe Alex forgot that we had a match today.
The boy said he ………………………………..…..………….. MIGHT
………….... Alex …………………..…………....……………….
…………………………………….. himself. ………………………………
7 This pen works much better than all the others. NEARLY
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The other pens don’t …………………………..….. this one. 8 I wish I had thought of that idea.
COME
I should …………………………..….. with that idea.
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Listening
10 Listen to five speakers talking about their experiences with sales staff. Match the speakers (1–5) with
the best answer (A–G). There are two extra answers in each task.
TASK ONE TASK TWO
How did each speaker feel initially? What is each speaker saying about their experience?
A anxious
B confident A I should have trusted my instincts.
C hopeful B I didn’t listen to good advice.
D disappointed C I soon realised what was happening.
E very surprised D I was deceived by an advertising slogan.
F delighted E I couldn’t fix my mistake.
G hesitant F I benefited from someone’s inexperience.
G I was on the point of signing a contract.
1 Speaker 1: …………………………..…...
10 Speaker 5: …………………………..…...
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Writing
11 Read the notice below from a student magazine. Write your article.
Articles wanted
We would like you to write an article about the best place you have travelled to on holiday.
Include a detailed description of the place, what you did there and why you loved it.
You should:
• use less common vocabulary to make your article interesting to read
• include all the information that the magazine is asking for
• use an informal, conversational style including direct questions to engage the reader
• think of an interesting title
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Speaking
12 Work with a partner to do the task below.
Here are some things that people do to get to know a city when they go on holiday. First talk to each other about the
advantages and disadvantages of these options and then decide which activity would help you get to know the city best.
You should:
• introduce your opinion about one of the activities
• ask your partner for their opinion
• agree, or disagree and explain why
• compare the activities using comparative structures
• use modal verbs in the past (such as would, could and might) to talk about hypothetical situations
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