Examen Ingles

Servei de Llengües Modernes

EXÀMENS LLIURES Model d'examen d'Anglès nivell B2.1
(1a part del nivell B2 del MECRL)

USE of ENGLISH

SECTION 1

Sentence transformation

Complete each sentence using between two and five words including the word given in bold so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the word given. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A very friendly taxi driver drove us intotown. DRIVEN We _____________________________ a very friendly taxi driver. The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom. OWN The two boys were sitting _________________________________ in the classroom. “I have an interview tomorrow, so I ought to leave soon,” Yannis said. BETTER I have an interview tomorrow, so I __________________________ soon.” Yannis said. My parents say I can’thave a motorbike. ALLOWED My parents say _________________________________ have a motorbike. I met my wife 15 years ago. FOR I ______________________________________________ fifteen years. I had never met Pia’s husband before. FIRST It ______________________________________________ I had ever met Pia’s husband. Abdul’s mother didn’t let him play on the computer until he had done his homework. MADEAbdul’s mother _________________________ his homework before he played on the computer. Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caught. EVEN The thieves managed to get __________________________ the police chased them. I should have listened to your advice. WISH I _________________________________________ to your advice. You ought to give up smoking. TIME It’s_____________________________________

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SECTION 2

Word formation

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Walking holidays The Real Walkers company offers a .................................... (1) of small Group Walking holidays which explore some delightful hidden corners of Europe, the Americas andAustralasia. There is something for everyone to enjoy on these holidays, …………………………….. (2) of age or level of ……………………… (3) . The brochure includes various destinations and a range of itineraries. These range from sightseeing tours of …………….. (4) cities to undemanding walking trips in unspoilt coastal and country regions and, for the more …………..… (5) traveller, challenging mountain or hill-walkingexpeditions. But it would be ………………….. (6) to give the impression that these holidays are just about walking. According to the brochure, an …………………. (7) of walking is often the thing that brings together a group of like-minded people, who share the ………………… (8) of good companionship in ………… ………….. (9) surroundings. The company believes that its tour leaders are the key to its success. These peopleare ……………………….. (10) trained and are particularly keen to assure that each individual traveller makes the most of their trip. FULL ATTRACT BEAUTY FAIR ENJOY ADVENTURE REGARD FIT HISTORY SELECT

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SECTION 3

Multiple choice

Read the text below and choose the word a, b, c or dbelow that best fits each space.

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s ________ (1) a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before starting his degree. After doing various jobs to ________ (2) some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the youngperson, the ________ (3) the challenge they are likely to ________ (4) themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can ________ (5) in a thirst for adventure, around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only ________ (6) of transport which are ________ (7) by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be ________ (8) mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and...