TRAVELLER LEVEL B2 –TEST BOOKLET – TEST 2

Test 2 - Module 2
1. VOCABULARY
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. The police managed to arrest the before they could get away. CRIME
2. Yesterday’s took place on Main Street, in broad daylight. ROB
3. After a few inexplicable deaths in the area, scientists found that the water contained some
substances. HARM
4. Didn’t you know that it is to smoke in hospitals? LEGAL
5. The two countries got involved in a , meaningless war that cost
them many lives. BLOOD
6. His wife had given him an list of things she wanted him to buy
from the shop. END
7. of speech, a basic human right, is something that people had to
fight for some years ago. FREE
8. I think Emma is very to win the competition, because half her
answers wrong. LIKELY

score 8

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box.

break into make off deal with hold up

go through with cheat out of pick out put up

1. Unfortunately, someone our house while we were on holiday last

year.
2. All the dresses were so nice that I couldn’t which one I wanted to
buy.
3. Don Johnson two shops on Oxford Street last night, and
with the money. However, the police arrested him shortly afterwards.
4. Are you sure you want to the divorce? You have two children to think
about.
5. The government has to find a way to the economic crisis.
6. They said they would pay him for his work, but in the end they him
his share.
7. Julie said she would be very grateful if we could her friend
for a few days, as she could not afford a hotel.

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C. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences.

1. I think I might have his skills. He is a lot less capable than I had thought.
a. overlooked b. overturned c. overtook d. overestimated
2. The government have taken to reduce the number of forest fires.
a. care b. pride c. measures d. notice
3. Michelle is quite in London and misses her friends in Manchester.
a. only b. lonely c. alone d. single
4. From an early age, Sylvia took part in writing and it was clear she would
be a writer one day.
a. matches b. games c. races d. competitions
5. There is a cash prize for the winner, but all the in the show will get
presents.
a. participants b. fans c. spectators d. audiences
6. Did you hear about the house that was last night?
a. shoplifted b. burgled c. kidnapped d. stolen
7. I was extremely upset when the woman me of theft.
a. sentenced b. charged c. blamed d. accused
8. The criminal had to in prison for the crimes he had committed.
a. serve time b. reach a verdict c. pay a fine d. plead guilty

score 8

D. Complete the table with the missing words.

Crime Criminal

murder
burglar

kidnapping
shoplifter
robber
theft
hijack
vandal

score 8

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2.GRAMMAR

E. Complete the sentences below using the verbs in brackets in the correct Past tense.
1. The moment we (see) that puppy, we (know) we
had to take it home.
2. When Mrs Swain (get) home, her husband (sleep).
3. Professor Jones (speak) for a whole hour when Alice
(interrupt) him with a question.
4. Unfortunately for me, I (already / sign) the paper my boss gave me before
I (read) it.
5. It (be) impossible to concentrate because my neighbour
(argue) with his wife all afternoon.
6. Louise had been driving for an hour when she realised she (forget) her purse at
home.

score 12

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

1. The cost of living is a little higher than it was 2 years ago. slightly
The cost of living than it was 2 years ago.
2. I thought the hotel would be more luxurious. as
The hotel was I thought it would be.
3. I have never met a more responsible individual. ever
He is the most responsible individual met.
4. Linda was not as upset as I had expected. than
4. Linda was not as upset as I had expected. than
Linda I had expected.
5. When we went to their house, the guests had left. by
The guests had left we went to their house.
6. If you leave earlier, it will be easier to find a parking space. the
The easier it will be to find a parking space.
7. It is becoming increasingly dangerous to walk around town at night. and
It is getting to walk around town at night.
8. As a child, Stephen usually spent hours playing alone in his room. would
As a child, Stephen playing alone in his room.

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3.READING
G. Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

Sailing’s Young Hope

Ellen MacArthur is the inspirational woman sailor who on February 7,
2005 broke the world record when she became the fastest person to sail
around the world. Ellen became interested in sailing at the age of eight
Line 4 › when she was taken aboard her aunt’s sailing boat. This was an exciting
experience for a young girl living in land-locked Derbyshire so far from
the coast.
Ellen faced many difficulties in becoming a professional sailor
Line 7 › because she lacked sponsorship. Despite this, she raised enough money
to buy a boat and when she was twenty, she entered the Mini Transat
race in France and sailed her boat 3000 miles across the Atlantic in just
33 days. Impressed by this remarkable achievement, a group called
Kingfisher gave Ellen sponsorship. Ellen’s career as a sailor really took
off after this, particularly in France, where she was adored by the public
and was given the official title ‘Sailing’s Young Hope’.
Next, Ellen entered the Vendee Globe competition with her new boat Kingfisher; she exceeded all
expectations and finished second. The greatest challenge for her was spending over 90 days alone facing
terrifying storms at sea. Ellen showed remarkable determination, courage and endurance.
Ellen went on to become the fastest solo sailor to sail around the world in 2005. In recognition of her
achievement, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Ellen is a woman who
has succeeded despite all odds being against her and she is an inspiration to us all.

1. In line 4, what does this refer to?

a. breaking the world record
b. her interest in sailing
c. her being a young girl
d. going onto her aunt’s sailing boat

2. Derbyshire is a place
a. near the sea.
b. near a river.
c. which is surrounded by land.
d. where Ellen went sailing.

3. In line 7, what does sponsorship mean?

a. equipment
b. emotional support
c. money to help you do something
d. technical advice

4. How did Ellen attract the attention of her first sponsor, Kingfisher?
a. by doing well in the Mini Transat race
b. by raising money to buy a boat
c. by going to France
d. by gaining the title ‘Sailing’s Young Hope’
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5. The most difficult thing about her voyage during the Vendee Globe competition was the fact
that
a. she was a woman.
b. she had a new boat.
c. she was terrified.
d. she faced dangerous conditions by herself.

6. Ellen is an inspiration to us because

a. she didn’t give up on her dreams.
b. she is a sailor.
c. she is a Dame.
d. she is the only woman to have sailed around the world.

score 12

4.LISTENING
H. You will hear a radio interview with Robert White, an adventure photographer, who is
talking about his work. For questions 1-7, complete the sentences.

1. Robert is a photographer who has received many for his work.

2. Robert prefers to visit places that are .
3. A was set up for Robert so he could take pictures of the birds.
4. During the storm Robert was afraid he might be .
5. Robert believes it is important for him to he is working with.
6. Robert became interested in photography after he .
7. Robert says that he to make a career out of photography.

score 10

90
Total score

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