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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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