B2 First

Reading and Use of English

Part 1 Practice

Task A
Match each word in the box with the verbs below. Some nouns go with more than one verb.
Then think of more nouns to add to each column.

a break sports progress a photo

friends a mistake the bus shopping
some homework notes a party time
a job swimming riding a shower
fun a noise the dishes skiing

make have go take do

Task B
Correct one mistake in sentences 1-10.

1. We could go to the cinema and we could also make shopping.

2. It’s a great honour for our company to earn a prize like this.
3. The other students are interesting and I think I’ll spend a nice time with them.
4. I would like to travel during the school holidays, in order not to lose any classes.
5. I hope you will pass a good time at the wedding next month.
6. You can catch a taxi to come to our office.
7. I enjoyed watching a match on TV. The team in blue won the team in yellow.
8. We would be pleased to make business with your company.
9. In modern society, cars take a large part in our lives.
10. The old person next door lives all alone. Please have an eye on her while I am away.
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Task C
Match the following words with the correct prepositions
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afraid agree apply aware belong bound
care depend familiar famous interested involved
jealous keen object pleased rely succeed
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1. __________________________ for 4. __________________________ in

2. __________________________ of 5. __________________________ to
3. __________________________ on 6. __________________________ with

Task D
Fill in the gap with the correct verb to complete the sentence logically.

1. I _____________________ the last bus home so I had to walk.

2. I’m happy because my team ___________ yesterday’s match 5-0.
3. On Sunday afternoons I often stay at home and _____________ cards with friends.
4. Please ______________ this secret. Don’t tell anyone.
5. I’ll get a car if I ____________ my driving test.
6. The directors are _____________ a meeting next week.
7. Last winter I _____________ a bad cold.
8. Some footballers ______________ lots of money every week.

Adapted from Objective First Trainer, CUP