Name _______________________________________

B2 Unit test 6A

1 Listen and mark where you hear an extra

3 Choose the correct option A–F to complete the
/j/, /w/ or /r/ sound.
mini-dialogues. There is one letter that you don’t
need.
1 I j objected to the proposed change and my
manager thought the same thing.
A Excuse me, do you mind if
2 Laura hoped her cousin would be j enthusiastic
B I hope you don’t mind me asking
about the surprise party.
C So, how do you know Jack?
3 We decided to go w over the presentation again the
D Have you been in this class long?
night before the conference.
E I couldn’t help overhearing
4 Is Jack a Mac user r or has he got a PC?
F Lovely weather, isn’t it?
5 I’m not sure who w installed the new system, but
they’ve done a great job! 1
Anya So, how do you know Jack?
2 points for each correct answer 10
Ivana Well, we spent a fair bit of time together
2 A woman called Gita is leaving a voicemail while we were volunteering in the rainforest.
message for her colleague. Listen and complete
the message. Write two missing words in each 2
space. Lars Lovely weather, isn’t it?
Helen It’s long overdue, I say – it’s hardly been
Hi Angela. It’s Gita. I just thought I’d touch base with
spring-like recently, has it!
you because I thought you might 1 be anxious to know
how we’re progressing with the project. Well, I’m 3
pleased to report that in terms of the schedule, we’re
Henri I hope you don’t mind me asking, but
on track and should be able to deliver 2 your app
weren’t you at that charity event in town last
great(UPGRADE) within the next week. We’re 3 on
week?
the last stage now and just waiting for the testing
department to complete their checks. I’ll actually 4 be Carmen I think you must be confusing me with
on holiday from next Monday, so someone else will someone else.
be looking after things. I don’t know 5 who it will be 4
yet, but I’ll let you know as soon as I do and I’ll send
you an email as a follow-up to this call. Thanks. Jacek Sorry, I couldn’t help overhearing – did you
just say that Bridge Street is closed?
2 points for each correct answer 10 Kazumi That’s right. Traffic’s being diverted via Park
Street.
5
Zara Excuse me, do you mind if I close the
window?
Emre Not at all.

2 points for each correct answer 10

NAVIGATE Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2016 Page 1 of 6

Name _______________________________________

B2 Unit test 6A

4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of

5 Complete the text. Use one word in each
the words from the box.
space.

adjust ancestor ceremony

citizen community costume
decorate immigrant neighbourhood
parade
1 Although my grandfather was born in Ireland, he
became a Canadian citizen after living in the
country for a number of years.
2 People wore some fabulous colourful costumes
during the festival.
3 The USA receives thousands of immigrants each
year from many different countries around the
world.
4 I’ve often wondered where my ancestors came from
originally and what their lives were like.
5 Our neighbourhood is a very peaceful one – there’s
never any trouble and everyone’s friendly.
6 It took some time for everyone to adjust to the new
working practices.
7 A parade celebrating our town’s history passes
through the High Street every 1 May.
8 Everyone in the local community was angry about
plans to build another supermarket in the village.
9 The opening ceremony at the London Olympics
was one of the best I’ve ever seen.
10 It took ages to decorate my sister’s birthday cake,
but I wanted it to look perfect!
When the day of the exam comes, make 1 sure you give
yourself plenty of time to do everything: remember to
have breakfast, but don’t drink 2 too much. Arrive on
time, but not too early, or you may get nervous while
you wait.
During the exam, 3 calm yourself down by taking deep
breaths and thinking positively. Read the questions
carefully and underline all the key words which
indicate how the questions should be 4 answered. If
possible, start with the 5 question you are sure you
know. This will increase your confidence. Remember
what you’ve learned from doing practice exams and
plan how to make the most of your time. Don’t panic
6
when everyone around you seems to start writing
straight away and don’t be tempted to do the same.
After the exam, don’t get involved in 7 any a
discussion about what other people did; it won’t do
you any good and you don’t want 8 to lose confidence
for 9 the next exam. Above 10 all, remember that exams
are not designed to catch you out, but to find out what
you know and what you understand.
1 point for each correct answer 10

1 point for each correct answer 10

NAVIGATE Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2016 Page 2 of 6

Name _______________________________________

B2 Unit test 6A

6 Choose the correct option a–c to complete the

8 _____ new team members are provided with a free
sentences.
uniform.
1 If I had ____ more time, I might be able to help a Every
you. b All
c Each
a many
b a little 9 It took me ______ minutes to install the
c a lot of software update.
2 _____ people attended the wedding of the well- a any
known artist. b much
c several
a A large quantity of
b Hundreds of 10 Did you know that _____ people in the company
c A great deal of speak four languages fluently?
3 Jans admitted that he didn’t have _____ a a number of
information that could help the police. b a large quantity of
c too many
a any
b some 1 point for each correct answer 10
c many
7 Complete the text with a/an, the or - (no article).
4 _____ of the twins is really good at maths, though
neither is very creative.
Diwali
a Each
The festival of Diwali, also known as the festival of
b Every
lights, is one of 1 the most significant festivals in
c All
Indian culture. During 2the festival, millions of people
5 We couldn’t buy both flowers and chocolates for attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory
our host because we didn’t have _____ money. events held across 3the world.
a some Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for 4- a
b little variety of reasons, although the main theme which
c enough runs throughout is 5the victory of 6- light over darkness
6 _____ has changed at work since the last employee and 7 - good over evil. The actual day of Diwali is
survey was carried out. traditionally celebrated on 8 the festival’s third day.
During this time, families and friends share sweets and
a Little
gifts and there is also 9a strong belief in giving food
b Some
and goods to those in need. It is traditional for 10-
c Few
homes to be cleaned at the time of the festival.
7 Considering that you spent _____ time on this
essay, the result is quite disappointing. 1 point for each correct answer 10

a a number of
b a large quantity of
c a great deal of

NAVIGATE Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2016 Page 3 of 6

Name _______________________________________

B2 Unit test 6A

8 Choose the correct option a–c to complete the

9 Read the text below. Use the word given in
sentences.
capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a
word that fits in the gap in the same line.
1 I wonder if Ahmed and Huda have_____________
yet for their wedding.
Although many of us might say we
a set free know exactly what a community is,
b set a date the word itself does not have a nice
c set a limit simple 1definition. DEFINE
Firstly, a community is a model.
2 James wasn’t happy about having to We cannot see a whole community,
_____________ for all the mistakes that had been we cannot touch it and we cannot
2
made. directly experience it. DIRECT
Communities may come in many
a take the blame shapes, sizes, colours and
b take control locations, no two of which are
3
c take a look likely alike. LIKE
More importantly, a community is
3 Due to my poor language skills, I can’t always not just the people who are in it. It
_____________ when I’m travelling abroad. is something more than the sum of
its parts, residents or community
a make sure of members. It is a set of types of
b make the most of communication and human 4
c make myself understood behaviour that have meaning and BEHAVE
expectations between its members.
4 Nina thought that a holiday would _____________
And there may be communities
after the difficult year she’d had. within larger communities,
5
a do her good including districts, regions, ethnic INCLUDE
groups, nations and other
b do nothing
boundaries.
c do damage
5 I hope we’re not going to _____________ with the
technology during the conference! 2 points for each correct answer 10

a have an argument
b have any difficulties
c have a lie-down

2 points for each correct answer 10

NAVIGATE Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2016 Page 4 of 6

Name _______________________________________

B2 Unit test 6A

10 Rearrange the letters in italics to make the

words that complete the sentences.

1 According to the latest political survey, there has

been a big hisft in opinion and the Environment
Party is now in the lead. shift
2 Make sure you take full advantage of the resort’s
aifclietis – the gym and pool there are excellent.
facilities
3 I wouldn’t say I know Steve well. I’ve just met him
syiclola on a few occasions. socially
4 Some of the rdisetens of the apartment block
collected money to buy plants for the entrance hall.
residents
5 Online crime, known as cybercrime, has increased
lboglaly in recent years. globally

2 points for each correct answer 10

NAVIGATE Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2016 Page 5 of 6

Name _______________________________________

B2 Unit test 6A

Unit 6A test total 100

NAVIGATE Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2016

Page 6 of 6