FULL BLAST LEVEL B1+ - TEST 1 – MODULES 1 & 2

Test 1: Modules 1 & 2

VOCABULARY

A. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

1. Rose is a little when you first meet her, but then she opens up.

a. oblivious b. reserved c. discreet d. stingy

2. You can pick up the tickets at the travel .

a. cabin b. window c. agency d. deck

3. Would you like a window or a(n) seat?

a. aisle b. resort c. in-flight d. on-board

4. The flight poured the passenger a tomato juice.

a. waiter b. conductor c. attendant d. agent

5. She was as as the weather, constantly changing her mind.

a. bombarded b. scornful c. fickle d. overawed

6. A high security wall the building.

a. surrounds b. combines c. splits d. keeps

7. As soon as Tom got on the train, he put his bags on the luggage .

a. compartment b. board c. rack d. deck

8. The told all workers that they had to arrive at work by 9:00 a.m.

a. co-worker b. associate c. acquaintance d. supervisor

9. That was a little of you to criticise her. I think you should apologise.

a. pessimistic b. insensitive c. discreet d. grumpy

10. Sanjay had to be more careful with money because of the crunch.

a. credit b. money c. couch d. luxury

Score 10

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B. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals.

Running late
The (1) was repeated twice. ANNOUNCE
The train to Tabouk was going to be delayed because of technical problems.
Ahmed called his uncle Ali to tell him that he was going to be late. Ali would expect him
on time because the train service was usually very (2) . RELY

Ahmed was going to Tabouk to help his uncle set up a centre for children with health problems.

They wanted to create a centre with facilities for physical therapy,

(3) and learning. Ahmed and his uncle had RELAX

an important meeting with Abdul Kassab at 3:00 to discuss which design of swimming

pool would be the most convenient for users. The design of the pool was of great

(4) because they wanted to build IMPORTANT

a pool that could be used by children in wheelchairs. Ahmed was very

(5) about the latest design he had found. HOPE

He didn’t want to miss his meeting with Abdul, so he called him to make
(6) to meet him later in the afternoon. ARRANGE

Ahmed had worked with Abdul before and was

(7) in his presence. He was a good-natured man, COMFORT

and Ahmed found him completely (8) . TRUST

Score 8
C. Circle the correct words.

A: I’m getting itchy (1) feet / legs.

B: But we’ve only been here a few days.
A: I know, but I want to keep moving. Let’s (2) break / hit the road.
B: I thought you didn’t like (3) dressing / living out of a suitcase.
A: Well, I changed my mind. This place is (4) running / driving me up the wall.
B: OK. Where do you want to go?
A: Let’s just (5) reach / head for the coast.

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B: Shouldn’t we plan things a little more than that? Last time we did that we ended
up getting lost.
A: I know, but this time if we don’t decide where we’re going, we can’t get lost.
B: You have a point there. When should we (6) set / go off?
A: Let’s leave now before it gets too hot.
Score 6

GRAMMAR
D. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

1. Sue to the store when she saw her friend Janet across the road.

a. walking b. walks c. was walking d. used to walk

2. My cousin in that restaurant on Lincoln Avenue.

a. working b. used to work c. would work d. used to working

3. In those days, they Sundays fishing with their uncle.

a. were spent b. spending c. would spend d. are spending

4. Can we talk later? I at the moment.

a. eating b. eat c. am going to eat d. am eating

5. We leave but it started raining, so we waited another hour.

a. would b. were going to c. used to d. went

6. I usually about three or four books at the same time.

a. am reading b. read c. was reading d. have read

7. He two coffees one after the other to help him stay awake.

a. was drinking b. drink c. drank d. drinking

8. We football every Thursday after school.

a. used to play b. were playing c. are playing d. playing

Score 8

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E. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given.

1. I always wake up early anyway, so I don’t mind making breakfast for everyone. used

I early, so I don’t mind making breakfast for everyone.

2. What’s your opinion of train travel? do

What train travel?

3. I planned to visit my cousins this weekend, but they’re away. going

This weekend my cousins, but they’re away.

4. Our train’s in an hour, so hurry up! leaves

Our , so hurry up!

5. Your appointment with the doctor is for ten o’clock Tuesday morning. seeing

You ten o’clock Tuesday morning.

Score 10

F. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the structures
used to and be used to wherever possible.

When I (1) (be) a child, I (2) (go) to

my aunt’s place every spring bank holiday. She (3) (be) my

favourite relative. Even though she was thirty years older than me, I (4)

(think) of her as a friend. I (5) (tell) her everything and she always

(6) (understand) me. This spring I (7)

(think) of going on a language course in Europe. I (8) (not travel) by

myself, so I am a little nervous. However, I always (9) (remember)

the advice my aunt (10) (give) me: “Always be ready to try

something new!”

Score 10
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Listen
You will hear a radio show about low-cost travel. For questions 1-8 complete the
sentences.

1. One way of travelling and getting paid to do it is by a

yacht.

2. In Australia, pay young people to drive vehicles from

one city to another.

3. Travelling on a is a cheap way to reach destinations

like Shanghai, Singapore, Rio and Alexandria.

4. After quitting his job and selling , Tim Travis set off

on a bike trip around the world.

5. Tim Travis runs a website where can find any

information they need.

6. Nowadays, InterRail offers deals across thirty

countries and special prices for those under twenty-six.

7. Travelling by bus doesn’t need to be a(n) experience.

8. If you book or at the last minute, you can get cheap

flights with budget airlines.

Score 16

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Read
Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.

THE BONDS BETWEEN THEM

When we think of gorillas, we might think of huge beasts beating their chests in a fearsome
display of power. While this type of behaviour has certainly been observed, it isn’t a fair
reflection of these animals’ nature. Gorillas are known to be extremely gentle creatures and
have complex social groups which are remarkably similar to those of some humans.
Gorillas live in families, just like humans, and spend their days eating and sleeping. They move
around their territory eating a wide range of vegetation and need to eat constantly in order to
take in enough nutrients to maintain their massive bodies. An adult male can weigh up to 200
kilos, so it needs a huge amount of food each day. When they use up one source of food, they
move on to the next.
Gorilla families range in size and can have as many as 30 members. The leader of the group is
the oldest and, normally, the strongest male. He is responsible for protecting the family from
danger and leads the group in interaction with other families. With each male there may be
several females and many babies. The female gorillas’ job is caring for the baby and infant
gorillas. However, interaction between fully grown males and their offspring is not rare.
Other examples of social behaviour include the use of nests. Gorillas roam around an area and
make a new nest each night. Scientists witnessed a mother gorilla make a nest for herself and
her babies in order to shelter from the rain. When an older male gorilla came closer, the infants
were moved in order to make space for him. He was higher in the social standing of the family,
but not so high that he could take the adult female’s place in the nest she had made.
When males reach a certain age, they distance themselves from the group they grew up
amongst and eventually leave to start their own family. Females also leave family groups in
order to start a family. They effectively ‘move out of the family home.’ However, they are likely
to stay in the same area. This may go some way to explaining the peaceful and calm
interactions between gorilla groups. DNA testing has shown gorillas from an extended family
stay in the same region and are able to recognise each other.
Scientists have witnessed peaceful meetings between different families, with males, females
and infants interacting. When the gathering breaks up, the families leave in the same group
they arrived.
Unfortunately, not all meetings are peaceful. There have also been occasions when meetings
between different groups have led to violence between male gorillas. However, more often than
not violence is avoided and nothing more than threatening looks and movements, and warning
growls are practised. The angry or calm nature of a meeting often depends on the species of
gorilla. Mountain gorillas are less likely to meet in large groups as the males prefer to remain
separate from their extended families, whereas western gorillas have been witnessed meeting
in large groups with no signs of violent behaviour.
Gorillas have fascinated people for as long as they have been known to us. They are, however,
under tremendous threat. Their habitat of rainforest lies on rich soil which is excellent for
farming, meaning it is in high demand. Mountain gorillas now number fewer than 700 in the
wild. This number is being further reduced by hunters and diseases such as flu and pneumonia,
which can©be
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1. What misconceptions do some people have about gorillas?

a. that their size and power reflects their nature
b. that they are not aggressive and dangerous
c. that they live in social groups
d. that they are very similar to humans

2. Why does moving around help gorillas with their eating needs?
a. They need a lot of food so they have to keep moving to find enough.
b. They eat all the other animals in the area so they need to hunt in new places.
c. They like to vary their diet.
d. They need a lot of different food that can’t be found in the same place.

3. What is the male gorilla’s job in the family?

a. to look after the baby gorillas
b. to lead the family to new areas of food
c. to make sure they are safe and cared for
d. to stop other male gorillas joining the group

4. What does being higher in the social standing of the group mean for male gorillas?
a. They get their nests made for them.
b. They can sleep in any nest they want.
c. They have more rights than some other gorillas.
d. They are more important than female gorillas.

5. What happens when a new gorilla family is formed?

a. They fight for territory.
b. They stay close to their extended families.
c. They live on their own in a new area far away.
d. They end contact with members of their extended family.

6. What happens at meetings between different families of gorillas?

a. It depends on the relationship of the gorillas within each family.
b. They are always peaceful occasions.
c. There is always a fight.
d. It depends on the species of gorilla that meet.

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Write
You see this announcement in an international magazine.

AN UNLIKELY FRIEND 

Write to us about someone you met and who you didn’t expect to become friends with.
Say how you met, how long you have known this person, what sort of person he/she is,
and what made the friendship so unlikely. The best article will be published in next
month’s issue.

Write your descriptive article. (140 – 190 words)

Score 20

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