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MOCK B2 exam

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3 Stokłosy Str., 02-787 Warsaw
www.vistula.edu.pl
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LISTENING

Task 1 8 points
You will hear a radio programme about unpaid internships. For each question, write one word or a number.

1. Companies currently give jobs to about a __________ of interns.

2. Olga Britten says that some graduates don’t apply for internships because they wouldn’t be able to pay
their __________ expanses.
3. According to Olga, _____________% of young people couldn’t live in London without a salary.
4. Olga suggests that companies are employing the richest graduates instead of the most ____________ ones.
5. Olga states that it is ___________ to employ a person in a company for a long time without paying them.
6. Companies that break the law are punished with a heavy ___________.
7. Olga agrees there will be ______________ places for interns if companies have to pay them.
8. Olga thinks that young people should do work ____________ instead of internships.

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READING

Task 1 8 points

Read the text below.

Choose the best word to fill each gap from the four available choices (A, B, C or D).

Gender bias and poverty

9 __________ between men and women results in poorer health for children and greater poverty for the family,
according to a new study. The UN agency UNICEF found that in places where women are 10__________ from family
decisions, children are more likely to suffer from malnutrition. There would be 13 million fewer malnourished children
in South Asia if women had an equal say in the family, UNICEF said.

UNICEF 11__________ family decision-making in 30 countries around the world. Their chief finding is that equality
between men and women is vital to 12__________ poverty and improving health, especially that of children, in
developing countries. The conclusions are contained in the agency's latest report. This report points to a greater
13__________ of opportunities for girls and women in education and work which contributes to disempowerment and
poverty. Where men control the household, less money is spent on health care and food for the family, which
14__________ in poorer health for the children.

An increase in employment and income-earning opportunities for women would increase their 15__________ power,
the report said. For example, the agency found that 16 __________ has the greater share of household income and
assets decides whether those resources will be used for family needs.

9 A. unequal B. inequal C. unequality D. inequality

10 A. excluded B. exclude C. exclusion D. excludes
11 A. survey B. surveying C. surveys D. surveyed
12 A. increase B. reduce C. increasing D. reducing
13 A. lack B. lacking C. lacks D. lacky
14 A. leads B. result C. lead D. results
15 A. house B. householder C. household D. home
16 A. whatever B. whoever C. whichever D. however

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Task 2 5 points

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday,
so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping
day of the year since 2005.
Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the morning. They try
to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose
money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.
Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough lowpriced items to go
around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such
great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or
laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.
The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled
workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking
spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit
of shoving.
So where does the name "Black Friday" come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police
called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, stores tried to rename the day
"Big Friday." It did not stick. The name "Black Friday" continued to spread across the country. It seems that it
is here to stay.
Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts
of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the U.K., Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica
Black Friday is known as "Viernes Negro." And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts. They
call it "El Buen Fin," which means "the good weekend" in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.

17. According to the text, why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money?
A. They want people to enjoy the holidays.
B. They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.
C. They are in a giving mood because the holiday season is just beginning.
D. They are trying to get rid of old items from last year to make room for new items.

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18. Which is not true about Black Friday?

A. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving.
B. Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year.
C. Black Friday is a national holiday.
D. Black Friday is the start of the holiday shopping season.

19. Where does the name Black Friday come from?

A. The police called this day Black Friday because there is a lot of traffic.
B. The stores called this day Black Friday because it is a serious shopping day.
C. The police called this day Black Friday to remember the victims of violence.
D. The stores called this day Black Friday because they make a lot of money.

20. Which country does not participate in Black Friday?

A. France
B. Costa Rica
C. Brazil
D. United Kingdom

21. Which was not cited as one of the downsides of Black Friday?
A. Stores run out of high demand items quickly.
B. Nobody really saves any money on Black Friday.
C. There are large crowds and lots of shoving.
D. Sometimes violence occurs at Black Friday events

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GRAMMAR

Task 1 6 points

Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Example: We don’t fancy going (go) out tonight.

22. The film ____________ (make) in Japan in the 1960s.

23. My best friend and I _____________ (know) each other for over fifteen years. We still get together once a week.

24. I _____________ (not do) much last weekend.

25. Right now, I am watching TV. Tomorrow at this time, I ________________ (watch) TV as well.

26. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!

B: I ___________ (get) you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up

27. Alex ______________ (show) us his holiday photos when the boss came in!

Task 2 6 points

Underline the correct form.

Example: It took me a long time to be / get used to being retired.

28. To work for this company, you must can / be able to speak three languages.

29. I’m going to cut my hair / have my hair cut this afternoon.

30. Clare isn’t often / doesn’t often late. She usually arrives on time.

31. It’s difficult to get up / getting up early after a late night.

32. Who your girlfriend is talking to / is your girlfriend talking to?

33. It’s too late to call them now. I’ll call / I call them in the morning.

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VOCABULARY

TASK 1 12 points
A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences. Four answer choices are offered below each mark. Choose
the best answer to complete the sentence and mark it on the answer sheet.

34. Customer reviews indicate that many modern mobile devices are often unnecessarily ………………………
A. complication
B. complicates
C. complicate
D. complicated

35. Jamal Nawaz has received very high performance reviews -------he joined the
Sales department two years ago
A. despite
B. except
C. since
D. during

36. The company's continuous education strategy states that …............... learning new skills enhances creativity and
focus.
A. regular
B. regularity
C. regulate
D. regularly

37. All clothing sold in this boutique is made from natural materials and contains no ….......................... dyes.
A. immediate
B. synthetic
C. reasonable
D. assumed

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38. Mrs. Walters …......................to another branch so your new financial advisor will be Mr. Tanaka.
A. transfer
B. transferring
C. has been transferred
D. transferable

39. The restaurant on Main Street offers a wide range of dishes …..................
several regions of the world.
A. with
B. by
C. from
D. until

40. …...........................interested in viewing the apartment should contact the administration manager in order to arrange
an appointment.
A. These
B. Those
C. This
D. That

41. A growing …....................... In the cosmetics industry is the use of natural and organic ingredients.
A. product
B. scent
C. trend
D. sale

42. Because of its …..........................melodies Nathan King's music has broad appeal.
A. simple
B. kind
C. blank
D. plain

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43. It is not the company's policy to grant sick leave …........................... overtime pay to part-time employees.
A. but
B. if
C. or
D. yet

44. The …....................... of the Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday.

A. election
B. elected
C. elects
D. electable

45. Last year, the number of new university-level textbooks …................... by American publishers dropped for the
second year in row.
A. priced
B. sold
C. marked
D. instructed

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WRITING

Task 1 5 points

Complete the gaps (1–5) in the letter below using the words in the box. There are two words you do not need to
use.

delivered in stock reference service unhelpful

Sandra Adams
Head of Department
John Leavis Customer Service
PO Box 908
Swindon

May 19th, 2013

Dear Ms Adams,

Last month, 25 April, I ordered a coffee machine from your online store (order 46_____________ #CE437184). Before
placing the order, I read the conditions carefully, and the item was 47_____________. Your website says that items in
stock are 48_____________ in 48 hours.
Two weeks passed, and nothing arrived. However, I noticed that payment had been taken from my credit card. I phoned
your customer service line, and the person that I spoke to, Becky, was rude and 49______________. She said that the
item was not in stock, and that she didn’t know when they would arrive. She could not explain why the money had been
taken from my card.
I have bought many things from you over the years, both from your London shop and the online store, and I have always
had good 50____________. I only imagine that this is a departure from your usual high standards, and I am sure you
will be able to resolve the situation in a satisfactory way.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Chris Manson

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