2B Test

NAME ………………………………………………………………………… DATE .....................................

CLASS ………………………………………………………………………… MARK _______ /100

(Time 45 minutes)

Vocabulary C Choose the correct item.

A Underline the correct item. 1 The cycle _____ is only for people riding a bike.
A road B lane C crossing
1 The language of dolphins is complex/wild/
informal. 2 You should put some air in the front _____ of
2 Chimpanzees communicate/greet/express your bike, Pete.
each other by hugging. A tyre B wheel C pedal
3 My horse trumpets/neighs/nods so loudly that I 3 You must always stop at traffic _____ .
can hear him from far away. A vehicles B guides C lights
4 Good friends should have complete care/trust/
4 A _____ helps keep your head safe in an
attention in one another.
accident.
5 Don’t pass/wrap/enter things over someone’s
A saddle B helmet C handlebar
head in Thailand.
6 It’s polite to shake/rub/pat hands with someone 5 Make sure you cross the road at the _____
when you first meet them. crossing.
7 Before starting the competition, Jason wrapped/ A pavement B junction C zebra
crossed/curled his fingers for good luck. 6 Using hand _____ when you cycle tells other
8 It’s rude to stick/present/point your finger at people where you are going.
someone. A signals B manners C gestures
8 x 1 = 8 points
6 x 1 = 6 points

B Fill in: bad-tempered, cheerful, sociable,

confident, sympathetic. D Fill in: attention, listener, rule, sense, shoulder,
secrets.
1 Cindy is very _____________________ ; she is
always hanging out with her friends.
2 Paul always seems so ___________________ ;
he’s never in a bad mood.
3 If you are _____________________ in yourself,
you can do just about anything you try. Good friends are hard to find. But having a friend is
4 Janet is a helpful, _____________________ one of the best feelings in the world! A friend is
woman who always cares about how others feel. someone you can share your 1) ________________
5 Bill is such a _____________________ person and have fun with. You always enjoy chatting and
that he’ll get angry for the silliest of reasons. hanging out together. Friends even share a
2) _________________ of humour. Friends are also
5 x 1 = 5 points
a 3) __________________ to cry on when you’re sad
and need a good 4) ____________________ .
However, don’t forget friendships need care and
5) __________________ . If you want to stay friends,
remember the golden 6) __________________ : be
nice to each other!

6 x 1 = 6 points

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E Fill in: out, at, on, up, in. H Choose the correct item.
1 James was amazed _______ Ben’s new 1 I love _____ for a ride on my bike.
smartphone. A go B to go C going
2 In many countries, a kiss _______ the cheek is
2 Helen would love _____ more about dolphins.
part of saying ‘hello’.
A learn B to learn C learning
3 Daisy wants to take _______ a new sport but
she doesn’t have time. 3 Can animals _____ their feelings?
4 Don’t forget to type _______ your password A communicate
before you hit ‘enter’. B to communicate
5 Kelly will check _______ a travel guide before C communicating
her trip to Columbia. 4 I hate _____ sushi.
5 x 1 = 5 points A eat B to eat C eating
5 Abigail really enjoys _____ to exotic
destinations.
Grammar A travel B to travel C travelling
F Choose the correct item.
6 Do you fancy _____ America?
1 Could/Must I talk to you for a moment? A visit B to visit C visiting
2 You must/can be polite when you post 7 Let’s go _____ with all our friends on Saturday.
comments on a social networking site. A shop B to shop C shopping
3 You mustn’t/don’t have to cycle without a
helmet on. 8 Joseph agreed _____ me with my homework.
4 We may/have to respect local etiquette when A help B to help C helping
we travel abroad.
5 You can’t/don’t have to buy an e-reader; you 8 x 1 = 8 points

can read e-books on your tablet.

6 A person mustn’t/doesn’t have to be the best
Everyday English
at everything to be popular.
7 Computers can/must be very useful in our I Choose the correct response.
everyday life.
1 A: Dad, do you think Adrian can come over
F7 x 1 = 7 points tonight?
B: a Yes, sure. No problem.
b No, I’m afraid you can’t.
G Choose the correct item.
2 A: Is it OK if Claire comes to the cinema with
1 Help yourself/yourselves to some coffee and us?
cake, Kim. B: a No, I can’t.
2 Wendy by herself/herself said that she was b That’s fine!
very rude yesterday.
3 A: May I sit here?
3 We enjoyed ourselves/themselves at the party.
B: a Yes, by all means.
4 Michael painted the house by himself/by his
b That’s impossible.
own.
5 I can’t hear myself/ourselves over the sound of 4 A: Can I borrow your laptop?
the dog barking! B: a I’m afraid so.
5 x 1 = 5 points b Yes, go ahead.

5 A: Excuse me, can I close the window?

B: a Yes, you do.
b I’m afraid you can’t.
5 x 2 = 10 points

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 2B Test
Reading
2 In Japan, it is rude to
J Read the text and mark the sentences T
A show any feelings.
(True), F (False) or NS (Not Stated).
B show bad feelings.
C show good feelings.

STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS! 3 It’s important to always smile in

A Japan.
Think about the cars you see on the road every day. B Thailand.
How many teen drivers are there? A lot! Young C India.
people are driving more than ever before, but they
are also having more accidents. This has to stop so 4 In India it is rude to say ‘no’
that the roads can be safer for all drivers. A when gifts are offered.
One way to solve this problem is to make stricter B when a handshake is offered.
laws that punish teens who don’t drive safely. For C when a drink is offered.
example, the police can take away the licence of
teens who aren’t wearing seatbelts or who text on 5 When you are a guest in someone’s house, it’s a
their mobile phones for a few months. In this way, good idea to
teens won’t break the law because they will not be A bring a gift.
able to drive for a while if the police catch them. B offer them a drink.
Another suggestion is to make teens take more C smile at your host.
driving lessons before they can get their licence. A 5 x 2 = 10 points
driving instructor can teach them how to drive well
before they go out on their own. As a result, they will
be safer drivers. Writing
All in all, stricter laws and more driving lessons will
teach teens to drive safely. I believe that these L You have a class discussion about the
solutions will help teens have fewer accidents and importance of friendship. Your English
make the roads safer for all. teacher wants you to write an essay
suggesting how to be a good friend. Write
your essay (60 words).
1 Most young people have their own car. _____ ■ listen – show you care – will help friend feel
2 Teens that drive without a seatbelt will better
lose their licence forever. _____ ■ be honest – tell them if upset – will solve
3 The writer thinks stricter laws will make problems by talking
teens more careful drivers. _____
4 The writer says that teens that take more _______________________________________
driving lessons will be better drivers. _____ _______________________________________
5 The writer believes these suggestions
_______________________________________
will make the road safer only for teens. _____
_______________________________________
5 x 2 = 10 points
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Listening
_______________________________________
K Listen to a radio talk. For questions
_______________________________________
1-5, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
_______________________________________
1 In Korea, people say hello by
_______________________________________
A shaking hands.
B bowing to each other. _______________________________________
C kissing each other on the cheek.

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20 points

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