Vocabulary and grammar test- B1-B2
1. If I ______ earlier, I wouldn’t have missed the train.
a) left
b) had left
c) would leave
d) have left
2. You ______ be tired. You’ve been working all night.
a) must
b) can
c) should
d) might
3. Not until the concert was over ______ the audience leave.
a) did
b) had
c) was
d) has
4. She asked me where I ______ the day before.
a) went
b) have gone
c) had gone
d) go
5. The book ______ by the time I arrived.
a) was being read
b) had been read
c) has been read
d) is read
6. I wish I ______ harder for the test.
a) study
b) had studied
c) have studied
d) studied
7. We’re going to be late ______ we hurry.
a) unless
b) if
c) when
d) in case
8. By this time next year, she ______ in Canada for a decade.
a) will have lived
b) would live
c) has lived
d) is living
9. He denied ______ the vase.
a) break
b) to break
c) breaking
d) broke
10. She didn’t let me ______ the car.
a) drive
b) to drive
c) driving
d) drove
Part B – Vocabulary
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
1. His explanation was so ______ that no one questioned it.
a) plausible
b) optional
c) reckless
d) irrelevant
2. The scientist presented a highly ______ theory about climate change.
a) predictable
b) speculative
c) rigid
d) negligible
3. I was completely ______ by her sudden decision to quit.
a) baffled
b) bored
c) captured
d) thrilled
4. The lawyer tried to ______ the facts during the trial.
a) conceal
b) dissolve
c) disrupt
d) regulate
5. He was ______ from the competition for cheating.
a) disqualified
b) disposed
c) disturbed
d) dismissed
6. Despite the rain, the event went on as ______.
a) assigned
b) postponed
c) scheduled
d) intended
7. She felt ______ by the manager’s criticism.
a) humiliated
b) honored
c) elevated
d) inflated
8. His reaction was completely ______ — no one expected him to get angry.
a) unforeseen
b) predictable
c) gradual
d) required
9. They need a more ______ solution to the traffic problem.
a) sustainable
b) suspicious
c) fortunate
d) invasive
10. The teacher asked us to ______ our essays before the deadline.
a) submit
b) commit
c) emit
d) permit
Reading Text (B2 Level)
The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health
Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining good mental health. People who regularly
get enough sleep tend to have better emotional balance, improved concentration,
and stronger immune systems. On the other hand, a lack of sleep can lead to
anxiety, depression, and memory problems.
Scientists have discovered that during sleep, the brain processes emotions and
experiences from the day, helping individuals cope better with stress. It also clears
harmful toxins that accumulate in the brain during waking hours.
Despite knowing the benefits, many people neglect their sleep because of busy
lifestyles and digital distractions. Experts recommend aiming for seven to nine
hours of sleep each night to improve overall well-being.
In conclusion, prioritizing sleep is essential for both physical and mental health.
Simple habits like turning off screens an hour before bedtime and keeping a regular
sleep schedule can make a significant difference.
Questions
1. What are three benefits of getting enough sleep mentioned in the text?
2. How does sleep help with emotional well-being according to the scientists?
3. What are some consequences of not getting enough sleep?
4. Why do many people neglect their sleep despite knowing its benefits?
5. What recommendations do experts give to improve sleep quality?
6. What simple habits can help improve sleep according to the text?