TEST 2B (Units 4-6)

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Vocabulary
A Choose the correct item.

1 Living next to an underground station means we 9 All rooms in this hotel have a(n) ….. bathroom.
have ….. access to almost anywhere in the city. A king-size C open-plan
A comfortable C convenient B en-suite D built-in
B stunning D functional
10 The main ….. of the job is to have a degree in
2 The flat has ….. such as air conditioning, central Computer Science and three years of experience
heating and private parking. as an app developer.
A amenities C equipment A requirements C skills
B opportunities D benefits B qualities D goals

3 Sofia is very ….. and always comes up with fresh 11 Can you ….. more slowly, please? I can't
and original ideas. understand you.
A punctual C responsible A tell C speak
B creative D cooperative B say D communicate

4 Instead of telling others what to do, you should 12 ….. at a person for a long time can make them
put your own ….. in order first! uncomfortable.
A kiosk C home A Watching C Staring
B flat D house B Glancing D Seeing
5 Miranda works as a bank ….. . 13 As a(n) ….. traveller, Ethan was able to give us
A clerk C attendant some great holiday tips about our trip to Europe.
B guide D reporter A seasoned C crucial
B fluent D awkward
6 Facial ….. can reveal a lot about how a person is
feeling at a particular time. 14 Despite working two jobs, Joanna manages to
A gestures C expressions ….. in a workout at the gym four times a week.
B communications D messages A fill C share
B step D squeeze
7 Acting on stage makes Beth feel …..!
A life C alive 15 Education has a positive ….. on our lives as it
B live D living helps us find interesting careers.
A element C advantage
8 Speeches and presentations are forms of …..
B benefit D impact
communication.
A visual C non-verbal
B verbal D written
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 TEST 2B
B Choose the correct item.

1 Sue lives on the fourth floor of a complex/cube/
block of flats.
2 Not getting/bringing/taking our message
across clearly can result in a misunderstanding.
3 We realised that the floor was level/bumpy/
detached when we tried to put down new tiles.
4 A person may nod/glance/lean their body away
from you to show you that you’re standing too
close to them.
5 Elaine’s company allows her to be completely
autonomous/cooperative/respectful, so she
has the power to make her own decisions at
work.
6 In the age of the Internet, there are still people
who prefer face-to-face/private/digital contact.
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C Fill in: from, by, across, in, on, up.

1 Daisy prefers working ……………. her own to
being part of a team.
2 Mike had filled ……………. on crisps so he didn’t
feel hungry at dinnertime.
3 New technologies have made communicating
……………. borders much easier.
4 Clarisse is a university student ……………. day,
but she works as a waitress in the afternoons.
5 My new neighbours moved ……………. last
night.
6 I tried to keep my friend ……………. quitting her
job because I knew she would regret it.

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D Fill in the gaps with the correct word derived from the words in bold

1 The house has a ………………………………………… living room and four bedrooms. SPACE
2 Reina is the most ………………………………………… person at work. RELY
She’s never late and you can trust her completely.
3 The ………………………………………… sofas in the sitting-room were made of leather. COMFORT
4 I admire Helen’s ………………………………………… to stay calm when everyone ABLE
else is panicking.
5 Now that we’ve moved into a bigger house, we have an extra room for
………………………………………… . VISIT
6 Finding a cheap flat to rent in this area was really ………………………………… . SURPRISE

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 TEST 2B
Grammar
E Choose the correct item.

1 The number of people applying for a visa to work 9 The closer you move to work, ….. time you’ll
abroad is growing ….. . spend getting there.
A high and higher C more and more high A the less C the least
B higher and higher D higher and highest B less D a little

2 …..'s a meeting at 11 o'clock in the director's 10 Henry’s car is still parked outside so he ….. yet.
office. A shouldn’t be leaving C mustn’t leave
A It C They’re B can’t have left D wouldn’t leave
B Their D There
11 It is important to go and see the manager the
3 The seminar in digital communication ….. at moment you ….. to the office.
4 pm. A will come C came
A has finished C finishes B come D would come
B is finishing D will finish
12 Jackson ….. stay in hospital for a week when he
4 Meghan ….. get to work on time because she broke his leg.
didn’t run into any traffic. A should C ought to
A had to C could B had to D must
B was able to D was allowed to
13 This time next Friday, John ….. his new app to
5 The seminar ….. by the time we get to the his supervisor.
lecture hall. A going to present C will be presenting
A will have started C starts B presents D will have presented
B is starting D will start
14 This is ….. the trendiest neighbourhood in the
6 I can't talk to you right now, but I promise I ….. whole city.
you as soon as I get home. A by far C by a lot
A will have called C call B far D much
B am calling D will call
15 If you want my advice, you ….. to prepare well
7 The new translation app wasn’t ….. as its for tomorrow’s interview.
developers had hoped. A must C ought
A enough successful C as more successful B should D may
B so successful D as much successful

8 Gemma ….. at the translation conference

tomorrow.
A is going to speak C will speak
B will have spoken D speaks

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 TEST 2B
F Put the verbs in brackets into the correct future form.
1 A: ………………………………………………………………. (you/drop by) later? I need you to help me with
something.
B: Sure. See you in a couple of hours.

2 A: What time ………………………………………………………………. (Linda's plane/land)?

B: Not until 5:00, I think.

3 A: Your phone is ringing.

B: OK, I ………………………………………………………………. (pick) it up in a second.

4 A: How’s your team doing?

B: We ………………………………………………………………. (lose). We’re two goals behind and the game is
nearly over.

5 A: ………………………………………………………………. (Brian/complete) the project by Friday?

B: I hope so, or he ………………………………………………………………. (miss) the deadline.
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G Complete each sentence with two to five words including the words in bold.

1 Charlotte is more cooperative than Helena. AS

Helena is ………………………………………………………………. Charlotte.

2 Mandy succeeded in making an excellent presentation. ABLE

Mandy ………………………………………………………………. an excellent presentation.

3 It wasn’t necessary for Janet to attend a training seminar. NEED

Janet ………………………………………………………………. attend a training seminar.
4 No other room in the house is as big as the living room. FAR
The living room ………………………………………………………………. room in the house.

5 I hope I will finish my report before leaving for the day. TIME
Hopefully, I will have finished my report by ………………………………………………………………. for the day.

6 Perhaps she was talking to the head manager when you saw her. MIGHT
She ………………………………………………………………. to the head manager when you saw her.

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 TEST 2B
Everyday English
H Complete the exchanges using the phrases below.
• That's easy to fix.
• I'd prefer it not to be open-plan.
• I've got no idea what this text message says.
• Congratulations on your new job, Stephen.
• When do you start?
1 A: Here's the kitchen and living area.
B: ..............................................................................................................

2 A: What's the matter, Gary? You look confused.

B: ..............................................................................................................

3 A: ..............................................................................................................
B: Thank you very much, Ann.
4 A: ..............................................................................................................
B: Next Thursday.

5 A: I don't really like the colour scheme in the master bedroom.

B: ..............................................................................................................
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 TEST 2B
Reading
I Read the text and complete the gaps (1-5) with the sentences (A-G). There are two extra
sentences which you do not need to use.

Textspeak – Should we be using it?

After the invention of the first mobile phones, character limits on SMS messages meant that people began using
new, shorter forms of familiar words in order to save space. This is called textspeak. Now, in the Internet age,
people use instant messaging more often that SMS messages. 1 But what kind of effects is it having, and is it
harming our language?

There are several arguments in favour of using textspeak in our daily communication. Firstly, as technology has
developed, the way in which we communicate with one another has changed. 2 After all, the whole point of
things like instant messaging is to save us time in our day, and that time would be lost if we were forced to write
every message in long form. This means that textspeak suits the life of the average person today, and agrees with
our modern, fast-paced way of life.

Secondly, although it may seem like a modern issue, language has actually been changing for as long as it has
existed. There is evidence that people have been debating the evolution of language for thousands of years. For
instance, linguists have discovered evidence of Roman academics in the year 63 AD complaining that their
students were writing Latin in way that seemed strange and artificial. 3 Textspeak is simply one part of the
process through which our language develops. This process is something that is both unavoidable and also
completely necessary. After all, English would never have existed without it.

On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to using textspeak. It’s one thing for a teenager or an adult to
choose to use textspeak when they already have an understanding of their language, but it may cause issues for
those who constantly use it from a young age. For example, if someone uses textspeak from childhood, they may
never learn to use correct spelling and grammar. 4 There are many instances where textspeak is not so
useful, such as in job applications, where it is considered inappropriate, or in long-form written works, like novels
and articles, where too many abbreviations and acronyms can become confusing for the reader.
All in all, there are definitely two sides to the argument on textspeak. Having a good knowledge of our language is
important, but only because it gives useful options when communicating. 5 At the end of the day, language is
a tool for connecting with others. All that truly matters is that we understand one another.

A Textspeak is one of those choices, and we should feel free to use to when it suits our needs.
B As a result, textspeak is turning into a whole new language used in instant communication.
C Over time, this new form of Latin developed into the French language.
D Academics are divided over the usefulness of textspeak.
E It seems reasonable, then, that the language we use should also become different.
F There is evidence that textspeak helps young learners to develop their language skills.
G Consequently, this could harm their ability to express themselves properly in later life.
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 TEST 2B
Writing
J Read the rubric and do the task. Follow the plan.

You have had a class discussion Plan

about text messaging. Now, your Para 1: state the topic
teacher has asked you to write an Para 2: arguments for (with justifications/examples)
essay presenting the pros and cons Para 3: arguments against (with justifications/
of sending text messages. examples)
Write your essay (120-180 words). Para 4: summary of arguments; express opinion

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 TEST 2B
Listening
K You will hear five people talking about the pros and cons of videoconferencing. For
questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, or C).

1 You will hear a sales representative talking about video conferencing. He likes it because
A it helps him get more clients.
B it allows him to express himself more effectively.
C it gives him the opportunity to work from home.

2 You will hear a young woman talking about video calling with her friends. She’d rather not do it because
A she can easily speak to her friends in person.
B she hasn’t usually got much to talk about.
C she is uncomfortable in front of the camera.

3 You will hear a professional woman talking about video conferencing at work. She feels that
A it isn’t necessary for her to do her job.
B it hasn’t helped her team grow closer.
C it has prevented her from achieving goals at work.

4 You will hear a middle-aged man talking about his experience with video calling. His issue with it is that
A it isn’t equally accessible to everyone.
B it uses software that is poorly made.
C it is too difficult for him to use.

5 You hear a man discussing the pros and cons of using videoconferencing in his job. What is his experience
with it?
A It causes more problems than it solves.
B It creates issues between a business and its clients.
C It can have negative effects on employees' schedules.

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