Level B2

Final Test
1. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. Neither of the teams played well and the score was 0-0, so the whole match was a bit of a .
a. getaway b. letdown c. dropout d. comeback
2. You still owe me some money, so lending you more is .
a. out of order b. out of time c. out of practice d. out of the question
3. These days scientists need massive computers to all the data they collect through modern telescopes.
a. illuminate b. analyse c. obtain d. determine
4. We stayed at a beautiful hotel with a(n) view of the sea.
a. sparkling b. splendid c. graceful d. overwhelming
5. I decided to take of the hotel’s offer to stay one extra night for the same price.
a. notice b. risk c. advantage d. advice
6. Mike turned a job offer from a big company because he wanted to start his own business.
a. out b. over c. down d. in
7. Ian works as a doctor’s and books all her appointments.
a. consultant b. correspondent c. assistant d. attendant
8. Students are not to carry a mobile phone in the classroom; they can leave it on the teacher’s desk.
a. intended b. scheduled c. assisted d. permitted
9. The aim of this talk is to provide the audience with ideas of how to reduce water consumption.
a. informative b. practical c. meaningful d. rewarding
10. My parents will not be able to the tuition fees at this college if I do not get a scholarship.
a. enclose b. award c. cover d. access
11. The man couldn’t deny stealing the jewellery because he was caught in the .
a. act b. business c. fuss d. duty
12. This gallery only exhibits art. You won’t find any paintings made before the 20th century here.
a. leading b. innovative c. urban d. contemporary
13. Mrs Williamson has a reputation being strict, but in fact, she’s very nice with all her students.
a. to b. of c. for d. in
14. Janice quite a lot of money when her uncle died as he had no children of his own.
a. came before b. came into c. came about d. came up with
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15. I spent an hour looking for my credit card before I reported its to the bank.
a. absence b. shortage c. loss d. lack
16. It seems Sandy is still upset with Tom; she saw him at the gym but she him completely.
a. overlooked b. cancelled c. distracted d. ignored
17. Ted is getting better marks, but he is not willing to make an effort.
a. capable of b. suitable for c. serious about d. familiar with

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18. An accident happened his reckless driving.

a. as a result of b. in need of c. in comparison to d. with the exception of
19. My favourite part of my graduation was when we were given our degrees.
a. ceremony b. festival c. display d. celebration
20. Colin’s parents him to eat another piece of cake.
a. forbade b. banned c. prevented d. avoided
21. Mark and James don’t speak any more. A few years ago, they had a huge fight which put their friendship.
a. an end to b. effort into c. in a good word d. into practice
22. The monthly our company offers for this position is between £2,000 and £3,000, depending on your previous
experience.
a. salary b. income c. payment d. reward
23. I’m not that we’ve hired employees who are not qualified for the job; I’m just saying that some employees are better
qualified than others.
a. confiding b. implying c. estimating d. gossiping
24. I want to be able to work during the times of day when my children aren’t at home, so I need a job that will offer me
during working hours.
a. guidance b. flexibility c. coordination d. discipline
25. Many students in our school were of the dangers that marine life faces, so we decided to invite an expert to inform
them on the issue.
a. curious b. angry c. ashamed d. unaware
26. His acting style has over the years. He started in children’s comedies, but now he’s a serious film actor.
a. separated b. failed c. departed d. evolved
27. I can’t stop laughing with Arthur’s stories; they’re .
a. convincing b. fast-paced c. gripping d. hilarious
28. The article is misleading as it contains information which is totally .
a. inefficient b. inaccurate c. illegal d. irresponsible
29. The Browns rented a luxurious in a coastal resort for their summer holidays.
a. cabin b. hostel c. suite d. hotel
30. The audience with enthusiasm for several minutes after the end of the play.
a. applauded b. encouraged c. overestimated d. performed
31. We guarantee your package will arrive in time for the holidays without .
a. exception b. doubt c. warning d. fail
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32. It is that we all take steps to protect the environment before it is too late.
a. crucial b. radical c. complicated d. accurate
33. It was difficult to all the information the professor gave us during the first lecture. She covered far too much.
a. consult b. transmit c. absorb d. examine
34. Can you help me choose a gift for Mum? I can’t make my mind what to buy her.
a. in b. on c. up d. off
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2 . GR A MM A R
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. Where these past three years?
a. you do work b. you worked c. you are working d. have you been working
2. Although it is quite unbelievable, these days his diet of watermelon only.
a. is consisting b. consists c. has been consisting d. was consisting
3. The police seem to think that the victim when the burglary took place.
a. had been sleeping b. slept c. was sleeping d. has been sleeping
4. that red car over there?
a. Who does own b. Who owns c. Who is owning d. Who did own
5. By 2018 a new airport in the capital.
a. will build b. will have been built c. will be building d. will have been building
6. Students be careful when going down the stairs.
a. ought to b. need c. could d. would
7. On condition that they make an effort, they it in time.
a. make b. will have made c. might make d. would make
8. I met three old friends of mine, two of had recently been fired.
a. them b. those c. whose d. whom
9. It is important to notify me one week before you .
a. arrive b. are arriving c. will arrive d. have arrived
10. Would you be interested in our new product?
a. to try b. try c. trying d. having tried
11. They had a chance of surviving if they had found water.
a. should have b. might have c. must have d. can’t have
12. Mandy was seen the office late in the evening.
a. having left b. leave c. to leave d. to have left
13. Some years ago, Betsy Sanders a great an author with a bright future.
a. was thought to be b. was thought that she is c. was thought d. thought to be
14. The director at Mr Clean at the moment.
a. washes b. has his car washed c. is having his car washed d. had his car washed
15. how to deal with the issue, she asked her brother for advice.
a. Knowing not b. Because she was not known c. Not knowing d. Not known
16. Because of the hurricane, we not to leave the building under any circumstances.
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a. have told b. have been told c. tell d. will have told

17. If only the car I want to buy less expensive!
a. is b. has been c. were d. can be

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18. It can’t Jeremy you saw yesterday. He’s still in Spain.

a. being b. been c. have been d. was
19. My cat by my sister while I’m away.
a. is taking care of b. is being taken care of c. took care of d. has taken care of
20. Never speak to people you don’t know.
a. should you b. you should c. you shouldn’t d. shouldn’t you
21. You should speak louder everyone can hear you.
a. so that b. in case c. so as d. in order to
22. The candidate was unsuccessful as he had previous working experience.
a. hardly b. little c. plenty d. few
23. My little brother a mess in the house and I have to clean it up.
a. makes always b. is always making c. does always make d. has always made
24. The manager told Jack that he finish the work that day.
a. has to b. had to c. must have d. had
25. They said they regretted us that our application had been rejected.
a. informed b. informing c. to inform d. to have informed
26. Katie will get her brother her bike.
a. fixing b. fixes c. to fix d. fixed
27. It was expensive house to maintain that the owners had to sell it.
a. so b. such c. too d. such an
28. his bad health, he is very active.
a. However b. Although c. In spite d. Despite
29. The manager suggested some days off.
a. to take b. take c. taking d. having taken
30. ‘It was a mistake to become a teacher. I wish I Architecture,’ said Stephen.
a. studied b. had studied c. have studied d. would study
31. He announced getting married the following month.
a. that he was b. to get c. that getting d. of getting
32. Eddie wanted to know how long in that flat.
a. had I lived b. was living c. I had lived d. had lived
33. The police officer told the driver his car.
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a. stop b. he stopped c. to stop d. he stops

34. he’s fast, he didn’t win the race.
a. Despite b. In spite of c. In spite d. Though

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3. RE A DING
Read the article and answer questions 1-5. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d.

Red lorry, Yellow lorry by William Jones

me closely since a week before the experiment started.
They monitored my ‘normal’ behaviour and abilities
during a period when I was sleeping normally so that
they can determine what changes I’m going through
now. Graham watches my every move and response and
tests my abilities, while Mark records the results in a large
notebook. The cover has ‘SLEEPLESS’ written on it in large
letters. I look again and see the word SHEEPNESS. My
mind has begun to worsen.
Even though I have asked them to make sure I stay awake,
all their attempts to stop me from sleeping now seem
cruel. I feel aggressive and helpless at the same time. All
I want is to surrender to unconsciousness. I find myself
getting angry more easily and I shout at them both.
'The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to Neither of them react — they just observe me seriously
keep, And miles to go before I sleep.' I struggle to focus on and write down stuff like, ‘William dropped a mug of tea
these words from a Robert Frost poem. Sleep is pushing and shouted at Mark at ten o’clock.’ I’m so exhausted I
down on my eyelids and the words are becoming a blur. want to cry. ‘Why am I doing this?’ I shout.
It’s the third day of a sleep experiment. Never before Mark is prepared with the exact answer I had told him
have I felt so confused and in a bad mood. The aim of previously to remind me of. ‘We are trying to discover
the experiment is to better understand the effects of how the mind works. This experiment is being done
sleeplessness. As for my part, I have to stay awake for to help us acquire a greater understanding of how
seven whole days. Mark and Graham’s job is to keep me important sleep is to keep it in a healthy condition.’ Sleep line 43
awake, record my behaviour and make sure I don’t sleep, seems like a distant promise and I’m not sure how much
not even for a second. Mark’s extraordinary patience longer I can do this for. Every part of my mind and body
along with Graham’s experience in research studies are is seeking sleep so strongly that I’ve lost the ability to
the reasons I chose them to take part in this challenging concentrate on anything else.
project with me. ‘Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,’ Graham
No sooner do I feel my eyelids closing than I hear a voice says, expecting me to repeat. I give it a try. ‘Pick a paper...
call out, ‘William! Your eyes are closing! Let’s play a game!’ piper... pack... errr pick of... paper pep... ahh one minute...
Suddenly Graham is right above me. ‘Come on! Time Paper Pick...’ I feel myself getting lost in the tongue
for some table tennis!’ He pulls me up by the arm. We twister. All I want is to lie down, and take a nap at least.
start to play but I’m distracted by the slightest sound or ‘Try an easier one,’ says Mark in a gentle voice. ‘Try saying:
movement. The boys have been by my side, observing red lorry, yellow lorry, red lorry, yellow lorry, red...’ I take a
deep breath. There are just a few more days left.

1. What is suggested about Mark in the second paragraph? 4. What does ‘it’ in line 43 refer to?
a. He volunteered to observe William’s actions. a. the experiment
b. He has experienced sleeplessness himself. b. William’s body
c. He has high tolerance and doesn’t get annoyed easily. c. sleep
d. He has taken part in similar studies. d. the mind

2. Why did Graham play table tennis with William? 5. Why does the writer mention tongue twisters in the last
a. It was part of the experiment. paragraph?
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b. He wanted to monitor William’s reactions. a. to amuse the readers

c. He was fed up with William’s behaviour. b. to illustrate the condition of his mind
d. He wanted to keep William awake. c. to explain why he felt frustrated
d. to show why he didn’t want to cooperate
3. What is the writer emphasising in the fourth paragraph?
a. how dedicated he was to the experiment
b. the change in his behaviour
c. the necessity to end the experiment
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d. how his friends hesitated to help him
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