Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 1 (Module 1)
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Test 1 (Module 1)............................................................................................................................... 3
Test 2 (Module 2).............................................................................................................................. 7
Test 3 (Module 3)..............................................................................................................................11
Test 4 (Module 4).............................................................................................................................15
Test 5 (Module 5).............................................................................................................................19
Test 6 (Module 6)........................................................................................................................... 23
Mid-term Test (Modules 1-6)...................................................................................................... 27
Test 7 (Module 7).............................................................................................................................31
Test 8 (Module 8)...........................................................................................................................36
Test 9 (Module 9)............................................................................................................................41
Test 10 (Module 10)........................................................................................................................46
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Test 11 (Module 11)......................................................................................................................... 50
Test 12 (Module 12)......................................................................................................................... 55
Final Test (Modules 1-12)..............................................................................................................59
Key to Tests .................................................................................................................................63
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 1 (Module 1)
Test 1 (Module 1 )
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
If you heard that someone had a sudden encounter with an
as alligators, you will see plenty of wildlife and you are
alligator while on holiday, would you think, ‘What bad luck!’
given plenty of information about everything you see.
or would you say, ‘How (1)
It’s not necessary to (5)
’?
green beasts happily appear, hoping for a snack. Sitting
Well, if you belong to the second group of people, then
there is a holiday experience that will (2)
in the airboat, there is no (6)
be exactly
of the Louisiana Alligator Boat Tour is very friendly and
or settling in a picturesque village, you could set off for a
entertaining and has great knowledge of the alligators,
safari holiday adventure.
ecosystem and history of the entire area.
One of the most popular tours is the Louisiana Alligator
So, if you are bored with (7)
Boat Tour, which runs every day throughout the year,
package holidays,
why don’t you make the most of New Orleans? Enjoy the
starting from the Tangerine Hotel in New Orleans. There
fantastic jazz and Cajun music in town, sample the food
is usually a group of about 12 people in each airboat and
the tours are (4)
for tourists as long
as they keep their hands inside the boat. The Captain
what you are looking for. Instead of heading for the beach
(3)
down the reptiles, these
and local culture and then go down to the water for a(n)
by experienced locals. As well
(8)
wildlife experience.
1. a. helpless
b. fortunate
c. irresponsible
d. illegal
2. a. fortunately
b. highly
c. probably
d. nearly
3. a. spring
b. canal
c. shore
d. swamp
4. a. guided
b. transmitted
c. transferred
d. transported
5. a. head
b. go
c. track
d. lead
6. a. comfort
b. position
c. source
d. risk
7. a. unimaginative
b. personal
c. apparent
d. incorrect
8. a. isolated
b. thrilling
c. probable
d. heavy
Score
8
Score
5
B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
a. secured
2. My parents were
a. apparent
my bag when I was on the train.
b. experienced
b. enchanted
3. Peter has finally decided to
a. call off
4. The little boy
a. encircled
b. put off
d. carried out
c. imaginative
d. isolated
his own business.
c. turn out
d. set up
on his chocolate bar as he felt rather hungry.
b. squirted
5. I’m new in town. Could you please
a. transmit
c. grabbed
by their visit to Egypt last summer.
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1. Somebody
b. direct
c. captured
d. munched
me to the bus station?
c. lead
d. wander
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. Barry associated / convinced me that an adventure holiday is better than just sitting on the beach.
2. Marion’s school is nearly / near her house, so she always goes on foot.
3. What time are you planning to put off / set off on your trip tomorrow?
4. Lily is feeding the ducks in the pond / swamp in the park.
5. I’ve heard that Jack is going to be transported / transferred to the company’s headquarters.
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
helplessness
scenery
impersonal
cuisine
exquisite
wander
1. Greek
settle down
route
gesture
bank
is very popular with the majority of tourists that visit the Greek islands every
summer.
2. Since Ben and his family moved to Portugal, they sometimes miss the
of the English
countryside.
3. What’s the quickest
to get from the port to our hotel?
4. Jacky spent the whole afternoon
through the narrow streets of the old town.
5. Robert prefers to meet up with his friends instead of sending them
6. Pauline hates this feeling of
text messages.
she has lately. She doesn’t know what to do anymore.
7. Gary’s offer to drive me to Bradford was a very kind
.
8. After their marriage, the young couple decided to
in London where they had both
been offered a job.
9. This painting is
. It’s definitely your best work.
10. We sat on the river
enjoying the beauty of the nature around us.
Score
10
GRAMMAR
E. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tom
(always/interrupt) me when I talk. I
2. You
(look) worried. Is something wrong?
3. Linda
(hate) it.
(not mind) working long hours, but some of her colleagues
(complain) that she makes them look bad.
4. Look! The chef
it
(taste) the soup to see how
(taste).
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5. Keep up the good work Bob. Your marks
(improve) as the school year
progresses.
6. The train from London
7. My cousins
(arrive) at 10.45 daily.
(think) of travelling to Mexico this summer.
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4
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F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. No one in my class is a better tennis player than George.
BEST
George in my class.
2. Climbing up the mountain wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be.
EASIER
Climbing up the mountain I thought it would be.
SOONER
3. If we leave soon, we’ll arrive early.
The we’ll arrive.
4. Everyone knows that planes are faster than trains.
AS
Everyone knows that trains planes.
AND
5. Research shows that the number of animals which are endangered is growing.
Research shows that are becoming endangered.
6. Linda was not as upset as I had expected.
THAN
Linda I had expected.
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G. Circle the correct answer.
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1. For some people it is true that the more money they have, the much / more they want.
2. Alice sees / is seeing her dentist this afternoon because she is having / has a terrible toothache.
3. I’m afraid this is one of the less / least interesting films I’ve ever seen.
4. Stevenson is taking / takes the ball and ... yes, he scores.
5. Children are as energetic / more energetic than adults.
6. Excuse me, Sir. Does that car belong / Is that car belonging to you?
7. John is the elder / old of the two brothers.
8. Fay is meeting / meets her friends every afternoon and they are always having / always have a great time together.
Score
8
Listen
You’ll hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer (a, b or c).
a. promoting Internet sales
b. promoting a book
c. promoting a film
2. You overhear a couple of tourists talking.
What did the woman forget?
a. the sleeping bags
b. to water the plants
c. the tent
3. You hear a travel documentary maker talking on a radio
programme.
What was his priority when making the documentary?
a. to make an award-winning film
b. to enjoy a year of travel
c. to change his career
4. You hear a man explaining how to use a new computer
program for animators.
How does the man say he is able to understand the
computer program?
a. He reads the help files.
b. He gets someone to show him.
c. He is good with computers.
5. You hear two people discussing an island campsite.
How will they get to the campsite?
a. by boat
b. by car
c. by public transport
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1. You hear a radio presenter talking about a man who
changed his life completely.
What is the speaker doing?
6. You hear someone talking about a trip they are about to
take.
Why is he going on the trip?
a. to visit his relatives
b. to go skiing
c. to take care of business
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12
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Read
Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
A trip to authenticity
People used to be happy just to travel and see a new place.
These days, however, it seems seeing is not enough. People
are no longer content with being tourists. They want to mingle
with the locals for an ‘authentic’ experience.
Hoping to cater to this demand for authenticity, the travel
industry has come up with interesting programmes that allow
people to dine in the homes of Italian ‘nonnas’, or grandmothers
(homefood.it), meet Parisians at work or in their homes
(meetingthefrench.com) or paint the town red with ‘real’ Danes,
Spaniards and Norwegians (nightlifefriend.is). However, if
you’re paying for something, it’s probably not ‘authentic’.
Too often travellers are disappointed with the ‘real’ locals.
They are upset that Australians don’t act like the film character
Crocodile Dundee, that Samoans have televisions and that even
people in the poorest towns of India have mobile phones. They
don’t mind having fast food in their own city, but feel robbed
when it exists abroad. They complain that traditional lifestyles
have been ruined and feel cheated not to have experienced
something ‘authentic’.
Then there are very expensive package tours that take people
21 to remote villages far off the beaten path. The more the villagers
interact with the visitors, the more the area changes. Whether
they like it or not, foreigners leave behind their footprint. What
is ‘authentic’ slowly fades away to become something new, but
perhaps just as ‘authentic’.
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As travellers fiddle with their cameras taking photos of locals
as though they were zoo attractions, they forget to notice that
there are ‘authentic’ moments happening all around them.
Authenticity cannot be planned. It just ‘is’ and should be
accepted for what it is. If you search for it, you’ll never find it
because you’ll be too busy expecting it to be something else.
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1. According to the text, what do people today look
for when they travel?
a. exciting new places to see
b. fun and relaxation
c. interaction with local people
d. tourist attractions to visit
2. What is the writer’s opinion of programmes that
claim to provide authentic experiences?
a. They are not interesting.
b. They cannot provide truly authentic experiences.
c. They are worth paying for.
d. The experiences provided are truly unique.
3. Why are travellers often disappointed with the ‘real’
locals?
a. The locals often cheat travellers.
b. The locals don’t speak their language.
c. The locals are different from what they expected.
d. The local people are not friendly.
4. What does ‘off the beaten path’ mean in line 21?
a. a place without many attractions
b. a place that is difficult to reach
c. a place created for authentic experiences
d. a place not visited by many people
5. What, according to the writer, is ‘authenticity’?
a. moments of everyday life
b. traditional lifestyles
c. unusual experiences
d. unexplored territories
Score
10
Total Score
80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 2 (Module 2)
Test 2 (Module 2)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in bold.
‘Fashion victim’ is a term used to describe someone who feels that
they have to be (1)
and need to buy
every latest hot design. However there are other kinds of fashion
victims too and that includes the (2)
size zero models who can be seen on catwalks and in magazines.
Unlike the many (3)
on the street who
really don’t have food to eat, these models choose to go days
without eating or eat just lettuce for months.
Some fashion designers finally protested against these dangerously thin models. After the death
of a model from undereating, in August 2006, Madrid Fashion Week banned size zero models
and major Italian fashion labels also agreed to ban size zero models from their catwalks.
It was not just models but women and mothers too, who were (4)
for this change, as what happens in the fashion world also puts pressure on women and girls in
general.
FASHION
STARVE
HOME
THANK
Many people believe that the clothes we see in fashion magazines should be
(5)
WEAR
by real people and that there shouldn’t be unrealistic expectations
put on the way we should look. Furthermore, it is believed that
(6)
INNOVATION
designs should be available for people of all sizes and
shapes. In addition, one designer points out that it’s not always the case that you
can take the same design and just make it in all sizes. Sometimes (7)
CONSIDER
changes have to be made to make the same outfit look good as the size changes.
Even before the appearance of models, people suffered for their appearance, wearing shoes
with incredible high heels or dresses pulled so tight that it was (8)
for the person wearing them to breathe, causing them to faint. The challenge, then, for
some designers is to make clothes that are playful and original and able to be worn by
real people.
POSSIBLE
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8
B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. If you want to have longer hair, you can always get
a. bows
b. extensions
c. hair dyes
.
d. cartwheels
2. I don’t know what to wear, but Mary’s going to help me find a(n)
a. fabric
b. wig
c. function
d. outfit
3. The clothes people wear often indicate their social
a. status
b. substance
c. vessel
.
d. structure
4. Michael decided to quit his job as he felt he was
a. underdone
b. immense
c. underpaid
d. outdated
5. Food, water, clothing and shelter are the basic
a. necessities
b. ornaments
c. cheekbones
of life.
d. foreheads
6. She was under great
a. imaginary
b. changeable
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that would be suitable for the occasion.
.
stress during her mother’s illness.
c. sensible
d. emotional
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6
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. Melissa is always so fashion-conscious / over-the-top. I don’t know how she manages to dress so elegantly.
2. Jeremy is very advanced / ambitious. He would do anything to succeed.
3. There must be a mistake on our bill. I think we have been undercharged / underneath.
4. Despite all the widths / hardships he has faced, he is still positive.
5. It was foolish of you to expand / confide your secret to someone you didn’t know very well.
6. The little boy tried to justify / resemble why he had behaved so impolitely.
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
resemble
outlook
weird
carefree
contemporary
1. We all need the love and
2. Amelia
rage
filthy
support
essential
length
of our family when we face a problem.
her mother. They’re both tall with green eyes.
3. Although we are brothers, we do not share the same
on life.
4. The fabric of that skirt is amazing. However, I don’t like its
.
5. I do not listen to the classics because I prefer listening to
music.
6. I feel so
when I’m on holiday.
7. Michael Jackson’s dance moves were all the
8. Look at that
in the 1980s.
outfit. Can you imagine anyone wearing it?
9. The information they gave to the police was
10. Your clothes are
in solving the mystery of the stolen painting.
. Go and change immediately.
Score
10
Score
10
Grammar
E. Circle the correct answer.
1. Mary was reading / would read all the newspapers in the
morning when she would work / worked as a journalist.
2. Yesterday afternoon, while I was listening / would listen
to music, my mother used to water / was watering the
flowers.
3. Suzy used to walk / was walking towards the car when
she remembered / would remember that she had left
some important documents at home.
4. My sister was watching / didn’t use to watch romantic
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films when she was / would be younger, but now she loves
them.
5. When Alex was in Bristol he lived / had been living in the
house his grandfather would buy / bought fifty years ago.
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F. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. When I got on the bus
4. Marco Polo was one of
bus
driver asked for my ticket.
b. the
a.
2.
famous explorers in history.
c. a
3. Being a teacher is
c. A
b. the
a.
c. a
6. There are plenty of priceless artefacts at
difficult but
b.
people
in big factories.
very interesting job.
a. a
c. a
5. Computers have replaced
ocean in the world.
b. The
b.
a. the
Pacific Ocean is the largest
a.
most
National Museum.
c. the
b. a
a.
c. the
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Score
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. When Jason was younger, he went camping every summer.
USED
When Jason was younger,
every summer.
A
2. That bottle of orange juice costs 5 pounds.
That orange juice
bottle.
WOULD
3. Billy always did his homework first and then he watched TV.
Billy
first and then watch TV.
4. I think Russian is a difficult language to learn.
I think
THE
is difficult to learn.
ALWAYS
5. My younger brother always got into trouble when he was young, which was annoying.
My younger brother
when he was young, which was annoying.
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10
Listen
You hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6 choose the best answer (a, b or c).
2. You hear a singer talking about his work.
What is he doing?
a. explaining the importance of appearance
b. comparing clothes to music
c. justifying extravagant clothes
3. You overhear a conversation in a department store.
Why doesn’t the man want to buy the expensive
jacket?
a. He doesn’t have enough money.
b. He will feel like a fashion victim.
c. He would rarely wear it.
4. You overhear a woman talking about a trip to a new market.
How did she feel when she saw it?
a. worried
b. disappointed
c. impressed
5. You hear a fashion designer being interviewed.
What aspects of being a fashion designer does he enjoy the
most?
a. the creative side
b. making people happy
c. making a lot of money
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1. You hear a mother and daughter talking about the
clothes that a famous actress wears. The mother
thinks that the actress’ clothes are
a. outdated.
b. over the top.
c. boyish.
6. You hear a woman talking to her husband.
What is the husband’s opinion of the skirt?
a. He doesn’t like the length.
b. He doesn’t like the fabric.
c. He thinks it makes her look old.
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12
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Read
Read the text and answer the
questions 1-6. Choose a, b, c or d.
Fashion has always been decided by society and has been
affected by wars, laws, religion, and the arts. Famous
people and celebrities have also caused changes in
fashion, for example by protesting against people wearing
animal fur. However, every fashion follows a cycle, and no
one can be sure how long a new fashion may last. Some
styles last for a long time, some die out quickly and some
styles come back years after they went out of fashion. Eco
fashion has been growing in popularity for almost 30 years
now and it looks like a fashion that is here to stay. The
same environmental worries that have changed the food
world, giving us organic produce and the farm-to-table
food movement (buying food directly from local farms)
have also made changes to the fashion world.
One of the first environmental concerns to hit mainstream
media was the thinning of the Earth’s ozone layer, with
an ozone hole over Antarctica. The main concern was
the effect of the increased UV radiation on humans, such
as a rise in the number of people with skin cancer. CFC
chemicals, commonly used in aerosols, such as hairsprays,
were found to be the main cause of ozone holes and so, as
far back as 1978, the US government started the ban on the
use of CFCs in most aerosols.
The idea of eco fashion started to rise in the 1980s,
when people began having concerns about chemicals
in fabrics, such as the ones that make clothes fireproof.
There is strong evidence that these fire resistant chemicals
accumulate in people’s bodies causing health problems. A
pregnant woman, for example, exposed to these chemicals
is at risk of giving birth to a child with a low birth weight
and poor nervous system development. Several countries
banned the use of fire resistant chemicals in clothing. Eco
fashion at that time meant chemical-free, and was mainly
protecting us against fears for our own health and not so
much our planet’s worsening state.
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Another concern that helped eco fashion find support was
the unethical use of ‘sweatshops’. Sweatshop is a term
for a workplace with extremely bad working conditions,
such as small factories where workers are paid very little
money, work many hours and are exposed to dangerous
chemicals. Eco fashion introduced the idea of ‘fair trade’,
which guaranteed that the item of clothing on sale was not
made in a sweatshop. Unfortunately, the first eco fashion
clothes were not so stylish and, therefore, did not become
very popular.
As the years passed, many fashion designers began to
47 take a stand on environmental and social issues and
produce lines of clothing that were stylish, organic and
following fair trade practices. They started using organic
cotton, instead of the cotton grown using pesticides
which harmed farm workers and the environment. The
use of recycled materials and non-toxic dyes also became
popular. There was a new generation of environmentally
friendly and socially conscious fashion designers, creating
a new trend which was growing in popularity, and also a
fashion that could be made to suit any personal style or
budget. A large number of not so well known designers
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fashion
started new eco fashion labels, and famous designers such
as Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Vera Wang
then followed them. These designers have continued to
support eco fashion throughout the years by using fabrics
which do not threaten the environment and following fair
trade practices. Stella McCartney, for example, is known for
not using any fur or leather in her products.
65 Eco fashion offers mankind great hope for the future. It
not only offers realistic, environmentally friendly solutions
to our clothing needs, but more importantly, it serves as a
symbol of hope. In the past, fashion and the environment
were the worst of enemies. However, with the introduction
of eco fashion, it looks like they have started to overcome
their differences and may actually become best friends.
1. What do we learn about fashion in the first
paragraph?
a. Styles of fashion last a long time.
b. Styles of fashion usually have a small duration.
c. It is not clear how long a certain fashion style will
last.
d. Styles of fashion are similar to cycles.
2. According to the text, what can CFCs directly cause?
a. skin cancer
b. UV radiation
c. thinning of the ozone layer
d. holes in the atmosphere only above Antarctica
3. At the beginning, eco fashion’s main goal was to
a. protect the planet.
b. bring attention to the use of sweatshops.
c. make sure employees were paid a good salary.
d. produce clothing without chemicals.
4. What does ‘take a stand’ (line 47) mean?
a. publicly defend an opinion
b. fight against
c. advertise
d. talk about
5. What do we learn about the famous designers who
picked up on the new trend for eco fashion?
a. They all stopped using fur and leather.
b. The people that make their clothes do not work in
bad conditions.
c. They copy designs of less well known designers.
d. Each designer tries to cater for all tastes.
6. What does ‘it’ in line 65 refer to?
a. Eco fashion
b. Environmentally friendly solutions
c. Our clothing needs
d. A symbol of hope
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12
Total Score
80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 3 (Module 3)
Test 3 (Module 3)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
MOREOVER…
Have you ever tried to convince someone that what you are saying is true or get them to change their mind about
something? One of the most important things to remember, if you want to be (1)
, is to look confident. Look the
person you are talking to in the eye and be enthusiastic about your subject. Be prepared that the other person might
want to (2)
with you, so think about what they might say and be ready to respond appropriately. For this you
need to research your topic well. Don’t just (3)
on remembering something a friend told you a month or so
ago. Get your information from reliable sources, particularly if the person you are talking to has some knowledge
themselves. Even if you can give fantastic reasons and explanations for your (4)
still challenge you and may insist (5)
of view, the other person may
being given more evidence. Stay cool. Don’t start shouting! If you can
keep calm and remain friendly you have a much better chance of convincing someone. Try to take into
(6)
whether it’s a good time or not for the other person to talk. Perhaps they are tired or busy. If they are and
what you are saying isn’t urgent then it’s better to wait for another time.
Finally, try to get to know the person you are talking to first. (7)
them and form an opinion about what kind
of person you think they are from how they look, talk, what they say and what signs they give you. For some people,
showing them a(n) (8)
brochure and telling them some highlights might be all that is needed, while others
might want sophisticated explanations for everything. So, if you want to be heard, don’t rush, think first!
1. a. sugary
b. persuasive
c. exclusive
d. noteworthy
2. a. target
b. boost
c. object
d. argue
3. a. consent
b. rank
c. rely
d. subscribe
4. a. input
b. trial
c. point
d. memo
5. a. about
b. on
c. of
d. in
6. a. availability
b. accessibility
c. extent
d. account
7. a. Observe
b. Retrieve
c. Participate
d. Motivate
8. a. medium
b. remarkable
c. eye-catching
d. attentive
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
your new smartphone,
3. Using the Internet allows you to
kind of information you may need.
a. define
a. ensure
b. rank
b. involve
c. refer
c. imply
d. activate
d. access
2. The boss
brilliant work.
all his employees on their
any
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1. In order to
follow these steps.
4. While Carol was studying in London, she took
of the opportunity to improve her accent.
a. consented
a. pride
b. congratulated
b. advice
c. corresponded
c. advantage
d. argued
d. responsibility
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5. My brother can’t stand watching films on TV as they are
constantly interrupted by endless
.
7. Hotel guests have
access to the
swimming pool; it is not open to the public.
a. fliers
a. sophisticated
b. commercials
b. potential
c. headlines
c. exclusive
d. gestures
d. attentive
6. Many parents believe that children should have limited
to television.
8. Our company has managed to
by 10% this year.
a. exposure
a. boost
b. coverage
b. upgrade
c. memo
c. retrieve
d. medium
d. purchase
its sales
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. I never expected Tony to act like that. His behaviour was such a downfall / letdown.
2. Ron hopes he will get a promotion / headline and become the new manager.
3. The white dove is considered to be a sign / symbol of peace.
4. Jim was tired and felt he needed a short comeback / getaway somewhere quiet.
5. Advertisers don’t blatantly / consequently lie about the products they advertise. They often use unclear or misleading
statements.
6. You must enter your eight input / digit code in the space provided.
7. Owing to / From my point of view, something must be done about the lack of green areas in the city.
8. We have only one car, so my brother and I take / do turns using it.
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D. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
outbreak
remarkable
subscribe
convenience
accessible
participate
network
web page
revolutionise
cooperate
1. When I go shopping, I use a credit card for
2. Our company has a large sales
3. This new technology is going to
.
.
the way we work.
4. Did you read in the newspaper that there is a(n)
5. Let’s set up a(n)
6. It is quite a(n)
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7. Are Josh and Terry going to
8. You can
9. It can be difficult to
10. Our hotel is
of malaria in that area?
to advertise our business.
achievement for someone so young.
in this year’s race?
to this magazine for as little as 20 pounds a year.
with people you don’t know well.
by means of public transport.
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 3 (Module 3)
GRAMMAR
E. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or
the Present Perfect Progressive.
1. My feet hurt and I’m hungry. I
(shop)
2.
6. Robert
(work) on that project for
two weeks.
all day.
7. Vivian
(you/ever/wish) you could travel the
two hours.
world?
3. Heather
8. This is the most interesting book I
(have) a bad cold for the
(read) recently.
past week.
4. It’s the first time the children
(enjoy)
9. It
(be) a long time since we last saw
him.
themselves so much.
5. Lucy
(just/leave). She’ll be back in
10. John
(swim) in the pool for half an
(put on) a bit of weight lately
and he’s trying to lose it.
hour.
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F. Look at the incomplete dialogue below and the words in bold. Then, write appropriate questions to complete the
dialogue.
A: Hi, Brian. What’s up?
B: It’s playing at the Odeon cinema.
B: Oh, not much Sal.
A: That’s a nice cinema but it’s so far.
A: (1)
?
?
A: That must have cost a lot. Did you go alone?
B: I saw a really good comedy.
B: No, I went with my brother.
A: I love comedies!
A: I haven’t seen your brother for ages.
(3)
?
B: By taxi.
B: Last night? I went to the cinema.
A: (2)
(6)
?
(7)
?
B: Gene Wilder stars in it.
B: After that we had dinner at that new Italian restaurant.
A: I just might go and see it.
A: I’ve heard it’s a nice place.
(4)
?
?
B: Not really. We only paid 15 pounds each.
B: Just under two hours.
A: Oh, and (5)
(8)
?
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G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. We bought this house two years ago.
HAD
We two years.
2. What was the price of that jacket?
that jacket?
3. The last time I played tennis was a week ago.
FOR
I
a week.
IT
4. What’s the distance from your house to the train station?
How from your house to the train station?
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How PAY
for that company?
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10
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LISTEN
You will hear six short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what
you heard. Choose the picture which answers the question correctly.
1
4
a
b
c
2
a
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
c
5
a
b
c
3
6
a
b
c
Score
Read
6
Six sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose from sentences (A-G) the
one that fits each blank (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
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Communication and the elephant
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There is a moral to every story and, with respect to
communication, there is one simple story that makes its
point very clearly. It goes as follows:
Six blind men wanted to know what an elephant was like.
The first touched its side and said it was like a wall. The
second grabbed its leg and said it was like a tree. The third
pulled its tail and said it was like a rope. The fourth touched
its tusk and said it was like a sword. The fifth felt its ear
and said it was like a fan. The sixth man was puzzled by the
other men’s descriptions. (1)
According to him, the
huge beast was like a snake.
The story of the blind men and the elephant is thousands
of years old. However, it has stood the test of time. It was
first spread by word of mouth across China, Africa and
India, and this explains why there are different versions of
the story. (2)
Each blind man judged the elephant
based on his own experiences. Each saw part of the truth.
None of them had the full picture.
Although it is an ancient story, its message is as relevant
as ever in today’s world. It shows that there are always
different points of view and different meanings when
judging the information we receive. Society and the
media may have changed since then, but the story takes
on greater significance now that we are bombarded
with information that comes to us via various modes of
communication, such as newspapers, the radio, Internet
blogs and social media sites. (3)
As we jump into the virtual world of information, there is
so much available that we can never be certain what the
real picture is. We have hardly got time to fully register one
news story that might appear in a blog before it is altered
by the mainstream media and retold in a chat room or on
a message board. (4)
Various versions of the same
story make us lose track of the real facts.
In one of the versions of the story, the blind men were
finally guided towards the truth by a prince riding the
elephant. As the story goes:
For quite a while the blind men continued to quarrel and
shout at each other until they came to blows over the
matter. The prince pointed at them, laughing. He brought it
to their attention that they were all right and all wrong.
(5)
‘They quarrel and each of them hangs on to his
own personal opinion,’ said the prince. ‘These people see
only one side of a thing.’
Unfortunately for us today, discovering the truth is not
so simple. The availability of information about events as
they happen, or almost immediately afterwards, from such
a wide range of sources is undoubtedly great progress
in communication. (6)
There is now an extra
responsibility on us to question our sources in an effort to
distinguish fact from fiction, if we really want to know the
truth. Being informed has never been easier, but knowing
the truth has become a much more complicated matter.
A. These changes mean it’s hard to know where the truth
stops and interpretation of the truth begins.
B. He examined its trunk and told the others that they were
all wrong.
C. Each of these tools gives another interesting twist to the
news.
D. He turned to the other people present and criticised the
silliness of the six men.
E. This means that newspapers are just as popular as ever.
F. On the other hand, as Albert Einstein pointed out,
information is not knowledge.
G. The message, however, is always the same.
Score
12
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80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 4 (Module 4)
Test 4 (Module 4)
SINKHOLE
S
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct
form of the words in bold.
People suddenly disappearing into a huge hole in their house, in the middle
of the night, along with their bed, and entire buildings being sucked into the
ground: sinkholes have captured people’s (1)
IMAGINE
ever since they first appeared. If you see a photo of a sinkhole, you may feel
CONSCIOUS
. It is true that they may only
PRODUCE
like you are looking at something from your (2)
and yet they are not something from a dream or from the mind of a science
fiction writer or film (3)
OCCASIONAL
, but they do exist in the real world.
happen (4)
Sinkholes always seem to be a perfect circle, but they vary in
size from less than a metre to several hundred metres, both in diameter and
depth. On 31st May 2010 at a street (5)
INTERSECT
, in the centre
of Guatemala City, an area about 20 metres across and 30 metres deep collapsed.
The sinkhole swallowed an entire 3-storey house that was used as a clothes factory.
(6)
GEOLOGY
say that sinkholes are particularly common when
there have been heavy rains after a long period of dry weather. In the case of the
Guatemala sinkhole, (7)
SCIENCE
believe that it was caused by
a combination of the heavy rains of Tropical Storm Agatha, the Pacaya volcano
eruption days earlier and leaking sewer pipes. A (8)
growing
GRADUAL
space of soft ground below the street eventually collapsed, causing what seemed to
be a very sudden event.
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
5. Melanie asked Natalie to water her plants during her
.
a. artificial
b. broad
a. loss
b. lack
c. similar
d. absurd
c. absence
d. shortage
2. These two photos look so much
I can’t spot the differences.
a. same
b. like
c. alike
d. similar
3. Sue will have to call a(n)
the bathroom is leaking.
that
, as the tap in
a. operator
b. inspector
c. electrician
d. plumber
4. Colin
wanted to become a doctor, but
in the end he decided to become a lawyer.
a. hopefully
b. particularly
c. suddenly
d. initially
6. The ancient statue was found
archeologists.
a. identical
b. fractured
c. absurd
d. rectangular
by the
7. There has been a great deal of
surrounding the way as well as the reason why these
ancient monuments were built.
a. fantasy
b. controversy
c. subconscious
d. fight
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1. Sharon always tries to buy products that do not contain
sweeteners.
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. The fire spread / stretched quickly because of the strong winds that were blowing in the area.
2. Whenever a problem rises / arises, I always ask for my sister’s advice.
3. During the intermission / intersection I got a bottle of water and some popcorn.
4. They have asked an electrician / accountant to help them with the financial difficulties they have been facing lately.
5. Eating healthily and exercising regularly will have a beneficial affect / effect on your health.
6. Last summer we visited Stonehenge because we wanted to experience it first-class / first-hand.
7. Have you heard that petrol prices will rise / raise again?
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
religious
consult
identical
interrogate
first-born
interfere
handful
1. Heavy
eventually
machinery
interpretation
will be used in the construction of the new motorway.
2. Patrick and Ian are
twins, so it’s not easy for people to tell them apart.
3. Only a(n)
of students volunteered for the end-of-year art event.
4. People believe that
ceremonies took place in many of the ancient monuments around the
world.
5.
children are considered to be more responsible than their siblings.
6. At the moment the police are
the suspect about the robbery at the National Bank last
month.
7. They have a different
of the events that happened last night.
8. After driving for hours, they
9. Dorothy should
arrived at the isolated village.
a dietician before going on a diet.
10. It’s annoying when you
every time I argue with Tom, so don’t do it again.
10
Score
grammar
E. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. At first I
a bicycle, but then I changed
my mind and decided to buy a motorcycle.
a. was buying
b. had bought
c. have bought
d. was going to buy
2. By the time Sophie decided to go on a diet, she
on ten kilos.
a. put
b. had put
c. had been putting
d. was going to put
3. When the children came home, it was obvious they
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in the mud.
a. played
b. were playing
c. had been playing
d. would play
4. Tina
by plane before, so she was a bit
nervous when they took off.
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a. hadn’t been travelling
b. hasn’t travelled
c. wasn’t going to travel
d. had never travelled
5. At last, I found my sunglasses. I
for
them all day.
a. would look
b. had looked
c. have looked
d. had been looking
6. Mark
to learn Spanish on his own for
three years, but last year he decided to go to a language
school.
a. was trying
b. had been trying
c. has tried
d. has been trying
7. I was tired yesterday because I
for two
nights.
a. had been sleeping
b. hadn’t slept
c. wouldn’t sleep
d. wasn’t going to sleep
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F. Circle the correct answer.
1. All the information you need is / are available on the Internet.
2. How much / many species of tiger have become extinct?
3. There are very a few / few job opportunities in the town I live in.
4. There is plenty of / hardly any paper left in the machine, so we can’t make photocopies.
5. News travels / travel fast nowadays.
6. There are lot / lots of magazines about computers available on the market.
7. Does this position require any previous work experiences / experience?
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G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. There is almost no coffee left.
HARDLY
There
left.
2. Tony hadn’t tasted Chinese food before.
It was the
FIRST
Chinese food.
3. As a child, Stephen spent hours playing alone in his room.
As a child, Stephen
WOULD
alone in his room.
4. My mother wanted to go shopping yesterday, but it rained hard all day.
My mother
WAS
yesterday, but it rained hard all day.
5. There was so much noise in the office that I couldn’t work.
There was such
DEAL
in the office that I couldn’t work.
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10
LISTEN
You will hear part of a radio interview with a doctor speaking about the phenomenon of déjà vu. For questions 1-6
choose the best answer (a, b or c).
4. How does the mobile phone theory explain déjà vu?
a. The doctor resembles someone the presenter knows.
a. Mobile phones make it difficult for people to concentrate on what is happening.
b. The presenter probably dreamt about it.
b. Mobile phones make users careless.
c. The presenter may have seen something that caused it.
c. Mobile phones weaken the memory of users.
2. When does déjà vu occur?
a. It happens before an event.
5. Who would be most likely to report the most
occurrences of déjà vu?
b. It happens during an event.
a. An elderly person whose routine stays the same.
c. It happens after an event.
b. A businessman who travels frequently.
3. Which of the following is not an explanation for déjà vu,
according to Dr Townsend?
c. The average person with a mobile phone.
6. Why did Dr Townsend write his book?
a. Forgotten memories make something new look familiar.
a. to explain different theories of déjà vu
b. Circuits sending messages to the brain are working at
different speeds.
c. to help people avoid the experience
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1. How does Dr Townsend explain the radio presenter’s
impression that they had met before?
b. to tell people the truth about déjà vu
c. Previous events are being experienced again.
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12
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 4 (Module 4)
Read
Six sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose from sentences (A-G) the one
that fits each blank (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
The mystery of
the Mary Celeste
One of the greatest sea mysteries of all time is the disappearance of the 107
foot-long British ship called the Mary Celeste. It had left from New York on 5th
November 1872 heading for the port of Genoa in Italy. (1)
On December 4th, 1872, a lookout on another ship, the Dei Gratia, spotted the
Mary Celeste over 600 miles off the coast of Portugal. (2)
Strangely,
there was no distress signal being displayed either. Oliver Deveau, chief mate
of Dei Gratia, boarded Mary Celeste and found it had been abandoned. There
was a great deal of water on the ship, but it was not in danger of sinking. The ship
was also carrying 1,701 barrels of alcohol which could easily catch fire, but nine of
these were found to be empty.
The ship’s papers were missing, but the captain’s logbook, which is a book where information about the ship’s journey
is recorded, was untouched. The clock was not functioning, the compass was destroyed, and other equipment used for
finding direction was missing. (3)
The rope used for the main sail could not be found either. However, another rope
was found tied to the back of the Celeste with one end hanging in the water many metres behind the ship.
All personal belongings of the captain and crew were still on the ship and there were no signs of a fight or any sort of
violence. What was clear was that the captain and crew had left the ship in a hurry. (4)
There have been many
theories over the years, but as yet, none of these have been proven.
Some people have suggested that bad weather forced the crew to abandon ship and take refuge in the lifeboat. (5)
Both of these theories do not sound so convincing because there were no signs of damage to the ship.
One of the most believable theories is that the flammable alcohol from the nine barrels leaked out and the captain thought
that the ship was going to explode. He ordered everybody on board into the lifeboat and then tied the lifeboat to the back
of the ship, so that he could observe the situation from there. That can explain why there was a long rope attached to the
back of the ship. (6)
Unfortunately, the rope must have broken or somehow become untied.
We may never know what happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste, but there certainly are a number of theories. One
thing we do know is that no trace of the lifeboat or any of the crew has ever been found.
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A. Others think that a tsunami or ‘rogue wave’ came through and washed the captain and crew overboard, perhaps
with little warning.
B. If the threat of explosion passed, they would still have the option of climbing back on board the Mary Celeste.
C. However, it never reached its destination and Captain Benjamin Briggs, his wife and daughter and an experienced
crew of seven were never seen again.
D. The ship was not travelling in a clear direction, its sails were damaged and there was no sign of anybody on
board.
E. The question is, what made the crew abandon the ship so quickly?
F. The captain had had a similar experience just one year earlier.
G. The only lifeboat, which was stored on top of the main entrance to the storage area, was also missing.
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12
Total Score
80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 5 (Module 5)
Test 5 (Module 5)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which
answer a, b, c or d best fits each
blank.
If you don’t give up,
you’ll get to the top!
When Alan was young and fresh out of university,
of but there were many (4)
he thought that life was easy and he was all excited
promotion. In just a little over two years,
as he was about to embark on his (1)
he worked his way up the (5)
path. He
for
soon found out that the road ahead was not paved
ladder to a management position.
with rose petals.
Nevertheless, Alan was a restless soul
He began by looking in the classified ads and
and very ambitious. A few years later,
applied for any job he found, but with no success.
he decided to start his own company
He even made an appointment with a careers
with a business (6)
(2)
. Just as Alan was starting to lose
.
After fifteen years of hard work
hope, he got lucky. After countless interviews
and dedication, the two (7)
and what seemed like ages, he found a job in
reputable multi-national company with branches all over the world.
(3)
are now owners of a
research. The salary was nothing to boast
1. a. career
b. job
c. management
d. work
2. a. manager
b. advisor
c. service
d. position
3. a. dynamite
b. fortune
c. market
d. spending
4. a. incomes
b. updates
c. prospects
d. protests
5. a. money
b. corporate
c. merchant
d. satisfaction
6. a. associate
b. accountant
c. engineer
d. technician
7. a. applicants
b. employers
c. candidates
d. spokespersons
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. Do you have any idea why they
our
4. My father has decided to stop eating fatty foods for
business offer?
.
a. charged
b. rejected
a. life
b. sake
c. shifted
d. released
c. sale
d. good
2. Dynamite is a deadly explosive that can cause mass
.
5. Instead of being
of other people’s
a. destruction
b. tyre
a. evil
b. superior
c. truck
d. bet
c. envious
d. reputable
3. Don’t forget to
your CV with your
letter of application.
6. Their grandfather had
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achievements, try to set your own goals.
a fortune by
manufacturing cars.
a. pursue
b. inquire
a. identified
b. amassed
c. establish
d. enclose
c. kept up
d. invested
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. She wanted to increase her monthly income / salary by getting a second job.
2. Alison wanted me to give her a full upbeat / update of last night’s events.
3. I look forward to a(n) favourable / intensive reply at your earliest convenience.
4. Do you honestly believe that this new fashion will eventually catch on / take on?
5. Cooperation with colleagues always benefits / enhances employees.
6. Would you consider her to be a suitable candidate / graduate for this position?
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7. He rejected / protested about being forced to work overtime.
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
prestigious
take over
satisfied
limitless
qualification
granted
fluent
merchant
1. He isn’t
broaden
downpour
with his job. He needs more of a challenge.
2. After their father retired, the two brothers
the family business.
3. Start being more responsible and don’t take my help for
4. Pauline is
5. Yesterday’s
.
in five languages, including Mandarin.
caused a lot of serious problems in the city.
6. The Nobel prizes are among the most
7. My nephew has a(n)
set of awards anyone can receive.
imagination. He wants to become a writer one day.
8. I believe I have all the necessary
required for the position.
9. George is a successful cotton
and exports to many countries.
10. Travelling abroad helps people
their horizons by learning about other cultures.
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10
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8
grammar
E. Read the dialogue and circle the correct verb forms.
A: By this time next year we (1) will have got / are going to get our final exam results.
B: What (2) are you going to do / are you doing after you leave school?
A: I’m not sure yet. I (3) might / will go on to study Physics. What about you?
B: I (4) am going to study / am to study Marketing. I want to become an advertiser.
A: That (5) must / might be a creative subject to study. It requires a great deal of imagination.
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B: Yes, it does. But we should finish eating. The bell (6) is about to ring / goes to ring any minute now.
A: Not yet. I think we have ten more minutes.
B: Oh, you’re right. I think something’s wrong with my watch.
A: In the meantime, we can discuss what we (7) will be doing / have done this time next year.
B: One thing is certain, we will (8) have finished / finish school by then.
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F. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. John
be at the dentist’s. He was
4. Brad is an excellent student. He
complaining about a toothache.
be able to pass his university exams.
a. can’t
a. will
b. must
2. Roger
c. can
come to the park with us,
b. may
5. I don’t think Olivia listens to this kind of music.
like the CD you bought her.
because he has a lot of studying to do.
She
a. shouldn’t
a. may not
b. can
c. could
3. Pauline has just had dinner. She
6. She
b. must
c. will
be Harry’s mother. She looks
too young.
be hungry.
a. must
c. might
b. will
c. can’t
a. must
b. can’t
c. couldn’t
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6
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. There is a possibility that they won’t visit us at the weekend.
They
MIGHT
at the weekend.
2. Her baby will be born in December.
She
IS
a baby in December.
3. I’m sure Martin isn’t older than me. He went to school with my younger brother.
Martin
CAN’T
me. He went to school with my younger brother.
4. I will have dinner ready by the time the guests arrive.
I
PREPARED
by the time the guests arrive.
GOING
5. They have arranged to leave by train tomorrow morning.
They
by train tomorrow morning.
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10
LISTEN
You will hear five different people talking about their careers. Choose from the list (A-H) the statement that
best describes what each speaker says about his/her career. Use the letters only once. There are three extra
letters which you do not need to use.
Which speaker says:
B. I have to put a lot of physical effort into my job.
C. The reason I don’t mind working so much is because I love what I do.
D. My job is like an extension of a childhood hobby.
E. I have always been motivated by success.
F. I am able to travel a lot and create things.
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
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A. It has its problems, but there are some surprises, too.
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 5
G. It is something I never expected to do.
H. I don’t really like it, but the money is good.
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10
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Read
Read the four texts. For questions 1-8, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Ian saw a photo of scuba diving in the Bahamas on a Facebook page. Instead of
just clicking Like on the Facebook page, he decided to save up, buy a ticket and go
there himself. He called his best friend and a few months later they were flying out
to the Out Islands. ‘It was a perfect place to learn scuba diving. The water was warm,
amazingly clear and full of coral and multicoloured fish. There’s a whole other world down there.
It’s unbelievable. It’s not just what you see but also the silence.’
A
Ian and his friend even dared to go on a shark dive, something their friends back home couldn’t
believe. ‘Ian was frightened of large animals as a child, so when he told us he went on a shark
dive we didn’t believe him, but he showed us the video footage. Sure enough there he was,
kneeling on the seabed with a circle of sharks above him,’ says another close friend back home.
B
Gemma was teaching English in a small village in Andalucia, Spain and her friend Rose
went to visit her for ten days. When Rose arrived they met up in Seville.
‘It was beautiful, like something out of an Alice in Wonderland dream. We arrived
during a festival and there were roses and Flamenco dresses everywhere.’
Before the trip, Rose had taken some Spanish lessons.
‘I spent two months going to evening classes twice a week. When I arrived in Spain I didn’t use my
Spanish as much as I thought I would because Gemma did most of the talking in Spanish, as she
is almost fluent. It was only as I was about to return home that I started speaking Spanish more.
My last night there we sat in a beautiful plaza in Seville with fountains, orange trees, the classic
Sevillian white buildings and of course some delicious seafood tapas, and we got talking to some
Mexican tourists. I finally got a chance to use some of the Spanish I had learned!’
Adele and Jenny met each other at their workplace in London and discovered that
they had both always wanted to go to Paris. They had a long weekend off work and
decided to travel together. When they arrived, they took the Paris Métro to the Latin
Quarter, stopped at a café and asked for a recommendation for where to stay. ‘We
didn’t plan where we would stay before we left. We just booked two Eurostar train tickets to get
us there. It turned into a food and art trip. We walked around the city and everywhere we found
amazing galleries. We visited the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Egyptian
artefacts. It’s such a huge museum, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day, so we had
certain artworks in mind that we wanted to see. My favourite gallery, though, was the Musée
Rodin.’ Adele and Jenny enjoyed themselves enormously in Paris and agreed to meet up again
for another long weekend somewhere else.
C
Cueva del Indio, a cave in Viñales, Cuba, is full of impressive stalactites (long
rock pieces hanging down from the roof of a cave) and stalagmites (long pieces
of rock sticking up from a cave floor). Hans and Don travelled in a small canoe
inside the Cueva del Indio. The guide told us some scary stories as we made our
way along the underground streams. There were some awesome stalactites and stalagmites
and their strange shadows on the cave wall added spooky effects to the stories. In the town
of Viñales the people were very friendly. We passed by some locals sitting on their porch
and we stopped to ask them for directions to a botanical garden. Turns out that they had
met a friend of ours during his visit to Cuba. They said, ‘Any friend of Mark’s is our friend,
too. We’re not doing anything today. We’ll take you there,’ and they came with us.
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Which person
mentions local snacks?
1
was inspired by the Internet?
5
overcame a childhood fear?
2
knew someone who had been
to the area before?
had to make a choice because
of limited time?
6
3
travelled with a colleague?
7
mentions meeting local people?
4
mentions speaking the
language(s) of the country?
8
Score
16
Total Score
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 6 (Module 6)
Test 6 (Module 6)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in bold.
On (1)
in Ardnarff, it’s raining. It’s cold, wet and windy. ARRIVE
Just as I’m wondering how such a grey place could possibly help young
(2)
OFFEND
make positive changes to their lives,
I meet Drake. Drake runs the Ardnarff Outdoor Centre for young people who have
got into trouble with the law. His (3)
instantly makes me
CHEER
forget the rain. He greets me with a big smile and starts telling me about the best fish
pie he’s ever eaten and insists we go inside so that I can try it.
When we go back outside the sky has (4)
cleared and I can
MAGIC
see where we are. City girl that I am, even I have to admit that the scenery here is
beautiful. Drake explains what they do. ‘Being out in the wild is a great experience for young
people. The outdoors and the weather is not something you can change. All you can do is
change your attitude. We take young people to isolated areas up mountains and teach them
(5)
skills. Because they are in a place which is not familiar to them,
SURVIVE
they quickly choose to cooperate with each other. They are also away from their home environment
and peer pressure. Here there is no reason for them to get into trouble just to gain
(6)
. They relax and discover a more positive aspect of themselves.’
POPULAR
Ardnarff Outdoor Centre gets young people canoeing, hiking and rock climbing.
It’s all really about a person’s (7)
. But does
DEVELOP
it actually work? It really does. Of all the youth programmes in Europe, Ardnarff
Centre has the lowest rate of young people returning to crime.
Score
7
1. Mary was asked to pay a(n)
parking her car illegally.
a. fraud
b. alibi
c. fine
d. verdict
for
5. What’s done is done. It’s no use crying over spilt
.
a. milk
b. cake
c. tea
d. potato
2. Is it true that Elisabeth was
shoplifting?
a. cheated
b. arrested
c. obliged
d. instructed
for
6. John got in trouble for trying to buy a ticket with
a(n)
20-pound note.
a. untrue
b. false
c. deceptive
d. fake
3. Be careful young man because I won’t
this kind of behaviour any longer.
a. feature
b. conclude
c. illustrate
d. tolerate
7. It will be difficult for the accused to prove his
as there are no witnesses.
a. security
b. investigation
c. innocence
d. incident
4. After examining all the evidence against him, his
lawyer advised him to
guilty.
a. sentence
b. plead
c. commit
d. snatch
8. The student felt embarrassed when he was caught
, cheating in the exam.
a. in-depth
b. panic-stricken
c. empty-handed
d. red-handed
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. Larry’s face feared / stiffened when he heard the bad news.
2. He was locked up / set up for 20 years for the crime he had committed.
3. I want to go on holiday but at this time of year it’s just wishful feeling / thinking.
4. Gary’s father went bananas / as cool as a cucumber when he realised his son had taken the car without asking.
5. How many people were held victim / hostage during the bank robbery?
6. Come on Michelle, stop urging / fooling around and do your homework.
7. Please, let me make off with / up for any inconvenience I caused you.
7
Score
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
peer pressure
hesitation
charge with
bread and butter
insure
in favour of
deceive
imprisonment
entitled
justifiable
1. Gloria noticed her son’s
before he answered the question.
2. The suspect was finally
fraud and taken to court.
3. John has tried to
us a couple of times before. That’s why we don’t trust him anymore.
4. To begin with, I’m not
sending minor offenders to prison.
5. Under these circumstances, your behaviour was totally
.
6. Adolescents can sometimes be tempted to get involved in risky situations because of
7. Ian earns his
8. I want to
.
by working as an accountant.
my car, but I haven’t decided which company to choose.
9. The notorious criminal was sentenced to life
for his crimes.
10. In many countries, unemployed people are
to free medical treatment.
Score
10
Score
8
grammar
E. Circle the correct answer.
1. According to the new law, people mustn’t / don’t have to smoke in public places.
2. Students mustn’t / needn’t pay the fees in advance, but they can do so if they want.
3. Paula doesn’t have to / mustn’t tell John about the present. It’s a secret.
4. I think you would / should stop acting like a four year old.
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5. They ought to / had better be here on time or else the boss will be very angry.
6. May I / Do I have to go to the restaurant? I really want to go to bed early tonight.
7. You have to / need drive on the left when you are in England.
8. You need / had better ask a doctor about your back pain.
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F. Read the situations below and write a conditional sentence for each of them beginning with the word given.
1. Eva doesn’t speak Spanish, so she doesn’t understand what Carlos is saying.
If
.
2. I won’t buy you a new bike if you keep making noise.
Unless
.
3. In your place I would definitely call the police.
If
.
4. I will tell you my secret if you promise to tell nobody about it.
Provided
.
5. She won’t improve her piano playing because she doesn’t practise.
As long as
.
6. They want to travel abroad next month, so they have to renew their passports.
Unless
.
7. We feel so tired that we can’t continue our journey.
If
.
8. You can borrow my bike, but you must promise to take good care of it.
As long as
.
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Score
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. I think it’s a good idea for us to book a table in advance, just to be safe.
Just to be safe
BETTER
a table in advance.
2. They don’t have money, so they cannot afford to go on holiday.
If they
COULD
to go on holiday.
3. It’s not necessary to call us again.
You
HAVE
us again.
4. Harold must stop eating junk food if he wants his health to improve.
Harold’s health will
UNLESS
eating junk food.
5. If I were Carl, I would drive carefully.
Carl
SHOULD
carefully.
Score
LISTEN
10
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about crimes that they have experienced. For questions 1 – 5
choose from the list (A – H) what each speaker experienced. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters
which you do not need to use.
A. This person committed a crime as a
result of peer pressure.
B. This person parked their car illegally.
C. This person broke the law by not wearing
a seat belt.
D. This person prevented a crime from
taking place.
E. This person had their house broken into.
F. This person broke the law by driving too
fast.
G. This person had their car broken into.
H. This person was a victim of electronic
crime.
Speaker 1
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Which speaker says:
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 5
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 6 (Module 6)
Read
Six sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose from sentences
(A-G) the one that fits each blank (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do
not need to use.
Five Star Punishment
Bastoy prison is located on the island of Bastoy in Norway and is home to 115
inmates. Some of the prisoners have committed serious crimes. However, if you
visit Bastoy prison, you might be surprised by what you find. (1)
. Also,
there are no prison cells with bars and no armed prison guards.
The prison is organised as a small local community (island community)
with about 80 buildings, roads, beaches, cultural landscape, football pitch,
agricultural land and forest. In addition to the prison facilities, there is a shop,
library, information office, health centre, school, dock, ferry service (with its
own shipping agency) and a lighthouse with facilities to let for smaller meetings
and seminars.
Arne Kvernvik-Nilsen, the prison governor of Bastoy Prison Island, has tried
to create an environment where the prisoners are trusted and given a certain
degree of responsibility. ‘I run this prison like a small society,’ he says. ‘I give
respect to the prisoners who come here and they respond by respecting
themselves, each other and this community.’
Prisoners work a forty-hour week in a variety of jobs. There is a farm where
inmates look after sheep, cows and chicken, or grow their own vegetables.
(2)
. The men earn an equivalent of £6 a day and are given an allowance
of £70 a month to buy food to prepare their breakfast and evening meals.
The inmates live in houses as opposed to cells. Each house accommodates up
to five inmates. (3)
. They also have a television that they can watch in
their free time. ‘The idea is they get used to living as they will live when they
are released,’ says a guard of the island prison.
The inmates are also given access to educational classes or can even perfect
their skills in a chosen trade. (4)
. Sunbathing in addition to tennis, fishing
and horseback riding are the preferred pastimes of prisoners.
Some people might think that the prisoners enjoy their life too much in Bastoy
prison and that the job of a prison is to punish criminals for the crimes they
have committed. (5)
‘Being sent to prison has nothing to do with putting
you in a terrible prison to make you suffer,’ he says. ‘The punishment is that
you lose your freedom. If we treat people like animals when they are in prison,
they are likely to behave like animals. Here we pay attention to you as human
beings.’
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Does this new approach to ‘punishment’ for crimes work? (6)
Only 16% of
inmates from Bastoy prison commit crimes again after being released, whereas
the percentage for reoffending across Europe and the US is around 70%.
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A. Each man has his own
bedroom and they share
the kitchen and other
facilities.
B. The numbers speak for
themselves.
C. You will not see any tall
walls or fences.
D. Those who do
not choose to join
educational classes
have a range of leisure
activities to choose from.
E. Other jobs are available
in the laundry; in the
stables looking after
the horses that pull the
island’s cart transport, on
ground maintenance or
in the timber workshop.
F. Only once has a prisoner
from Bastoy committed a
serious crime after being
released.
G. The prison governor
disagrees.
Score
12
Total Score
80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Mid-term Test (Modules 1-6)
Mid-term Test (Modules 1-6)
VOCABULARY
A Fork in the Road
A. Read the text below and decide which
answer a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
Martha White had been working as an accountant for 15
At first, she sold the clothes she
years when she decided to change her career (1)
created to friends, and at bazaars
and become a fashion designer. It had been a dream of
and markets during the weekend.
hers since she was a young girl to work in a (2)
It was at one of these bazaars
and artistic environment, in which she could freely use
that a shop owner noticed her
to make clothes.
her (3)
clothes and (7)
buying a
few garments for his shop. Soon,
Designing clothes is a completely different job from
so many shop owners were
working as an accountant and it requires different
interested in her clothes that she
(4)
had to quit her job to keep up with the demand.
and knowledge. Martha decided to enrol in
evening classes at a local fashion design school while
Her clothes (8)
she was still working as an accountant. She (5)
to (9)
began to learn important aspects of the job and
available nationwide and is targeted towards businesswomen
acquired (6)
experience in designing clothes.
in a short period of time, which led her
her own clothing line. Today, her clothing line is
who want to look professional and sophisticated, in a
She was soon designing and making her own.
fashionable and stylish way. She states, ‘I hated the strict dress
code most offices have for their
1. a. ladder
b. pace
c. position
d. path
employees. My clothing line (10)
2. a. credible
b. creative
c. fortunate
d. commercial
to businesswomen because it provides
3. a. imagination
b. interpretation
c. intermission
d. identity
them with chic and affordable outfits,
4. a. salaries
b. functions
c. skills
d. purposes
and allows them to avoid the boring
5. a. blatantly
b. gradually
c. occasionally
d. naturally
business attire that usually comes with
6. a. first-night
b. first-hand
c. first-born
d. first-aid
7. a. supposed
b. exposed
c. enclosed
d. proposed
a nine-to-five job.’
8. a. carried off
b. called off
c. caught on
d. covered up
9. a. apply
b. establish
c. inquire
d. ensure
10. a. defines
b. affects
c. appeals
d. confides
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10
Score
9
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.
2. You are under no
7. Are you coming to my
ACT
and suspense.
CARE
person; she never worries.
and always works hard to pursue his goals.
AMBITION
ceremony?
GRADUATE
8. Why did Anna do such a stupid thing? She’s usually so
9. I look forward to a(n)
CONCLUDE
that he was lying.
4. The film I saw yesterday had a lot of
6. Tom is
OBLIGE
to sign this contract.
3. His behaviour led me to the
5. Sally is such a relaxed and
IMAGINE
.
reply from you.
.
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1. I couldn’t finish that book; it was dull and
SENSE
FAVOUR
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
settle in
put off
break into
track down
get away with
stand out
1. My mother came to the door with me to
2. You won’t
set up
see somebody off
end up
.
it if you cheat; the teacher will know.
3. Some burglars
my house yesterday and stole my laptop and TV.
4. After driving for three hours, we
in the wrong place.
5. You’ve got to see a dentist soon; you can’t
it
6. I’m not used to my new job yet; I’m still
any longer.
.
7. I called the programmer to help me
my new website.
8. She wore a bright yellow hat, which made her
9. The police are trying to
in the crowd.
the two suspects.
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grammar
D. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. While I was cooking dinner, the phone
a. was ringing
b. rang
c. had rung
d. has rung
.
2. I went to an interesting exhibition at
Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
a. b. a
c. the
d. an
3. I
as a teacher for about five years now.
a. have been working
b. was working
c. work
d. has worked
for over 2 hours when we realised that we
4. We
had taken the wrong road.
a. had been driving
b. drove
c. have been driving
d. have driven
university.
5. By this time next year, I
a. will have finished
b. am finishing
c. will finish
d. am going to finish
6. Mark
the one who is getting a promotion - he is
so lazy!
a. must be
b. can’t be
c. will be
d. might be
7. If I were rich, I
a. will go
c. would go
on holiday in the Caribbean.
b. may go
d. can go
8. When I was a child, I
a. was going
c. used to go
to the park every weekend.
b. had been going
d. had gone
9. Ben
at the grocer’s when I called him.
a. shopped
b. had shopped
c. shopping
d. was shopping
10. Why are you late? I
a. was waiting
c. would wait
for you for 20 minutes.
b. waited
d. have been waiting
11. I
visit my friend, but I had to work late.
a. went to
b. would
c. was going to
d. used to
12. There is
food left in the fridge. We should
go to the grocer’s.
a. hardly any
b. plenty
c. a few
d. a little
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Score
E. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. Years ago, people heated their houses with open fires.
USED
Years ago, people with open fires.
2. We don’t know Tom’s number so we can’t call him.
COULD
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If we call him.
3. Originally, my plan was to study art at university, but I changed my mind.
Originally, GOING
art at university, but I changed my mind.
4. I waited two hours before I saw the doctor.
WAITING
By the time I saw the doctor, two hours.
Score
28
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Mid-term Test (Modules 1-6)
F. Read the text and circle the correct answer.
The lonely piper boy
‘It’s breathtaking! Come up and see!’
He and his class (7) had stopped / were stopping
Iris was (1) enchanted / enchanting
halfway up the hill for a bite to eat. The piper boy, Walter,
by the view. It was the (2) most high
(8) took / would take out his bagpipes to play a tune.
/ highest hill for miles around. She
There was no (9) like / better player in the whole county,
(3) has turned / turned around but
but the pipes were really loud. ‘Walter, you (10) will /
she couldn’t see Stuart.
must have to go further up the hill if you want to play,’
his teacher told him. Walter listened to his teacher. He
‘He must be waiting for the others at the bottom,’ she
climbed up the hill, playing his pipes. He kept going up
thought to herself. ‘This place is even better (4) than /
and up, the sound of his pipes travelling down the hill. He
as I thought it would be.’ She had read (5) many / lots of
was never seen again, but some people say they can still
stories about the castle. One of them was about a piper
hear him playing on a summer’s night.
boy, Walter, (6) which / who was out on a field trip.
Score
10
Listen
Look at questions 1-5. Then, listen to a reporter speaking about a mystery at sea.
Choose a, b, c or d.
4. Where was the Sirago
a. 1954
when it sent its first
b. 1918
message?
c. 1980
a. in the centre of the
d. 1945
2. What is true, according to the speaker?
a. No one knows what happened to the Cyclops.
b. The speaker set out to search for the Cyclops.
c. The Cyclops disappeared in a storm.
d. The mystery of the disappearance of the Cyclops
was solved many years later.
3. What was the Sirago’s destination?
a. Bermuda
b. Virginia
c. the Bermuda Triangle
d. the Bahamas
Bermuda Triangle
b. outside the Bermuda
Triangle
c. in the Bahamas
d. in Bermuda
5. What difficulty did the
Sirago have?
a. It couldn’t turn west.
b. It couldn’t make contact with the
coastguard.
c. It was lost in a storm.
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1. When did the USS Cyclops disappear?
d. It didn’t know which way to go.
Score
10
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Mid-term Test (Modules 1-6)
READ
Read the text. Six sentences have been removed.
Choose from sentences (A-G) the one that fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to
use.
Up, up and away!
Humans have a fascination with flying. There was Icarus,
There have been hot
of Greek mythology, flying with wings made from birds’
air balloons built in all
feathers. (1)
sorts of shapes, from
More recently, Neil Armstrong made
history when he walked on the moon after a four-day flight
turtles and bees to
in space. For us more down-to-earth people, many of us
rocket ships.
have dreams that we are flying.
One of the more
One mode of flying that really captures people’s
unusual balloons was
imagination is the hot air balloon. (2)
shaped as the Abbey of Saint Gall. (4)
Is it the bright
The designers
colours that they’ve all got? It’s certainly not for their speed,
prefer instead to play with the colours. Some balloons are
convenience, or accuracy of landing. Perhaps that is the very
massive, carrying up to 27 people.
reason why they have got such a romantic image, because in
modern times you don’t fly in a hot air balloon in order to get
from A to B. You do it for the adventure, the scenery and, of
course, that mysterious desire we have to fly.
Fast forward to 2012, when Austrian parachutist Felix
Baumgartner made a spacedive from 24 miles up, jumping
from a capsule lifted by a balloon. Baumgartner broke
the sound barrier, at one point reaching a speed of 833.9
The hot air balloon is the oldest form of flying transport.
miles per hour. (5)
In 1783 a Frenchman, Joseph Montgolfier, built a large bag,
standing there on top of the world, you become so humble,
filled it with hot air from a fire and sent several farm animals
you don’t think about breaking records. Sometimes you
up in it. He then built a bigger bag.
have to go up really high to see how small you are.’
They travelled five miles, 3,000 feet up. Later that
(3)
year the first hydrogen-filled balloon was flown 27 miles by
Jacques Charles and Noel Roberts.
However, he said, ‘When you’re
Hot air ballooning has become a popular sport, with people
either taking part in races or finding unusual places or
extreme environments to travel in. (6)
Whether for
On July 1st 2002, Steve Fossett launched a balloon from
racing, adventure or romance, it looks like hot air balloons
Northam in Western Australia and successfully flew solo
are here to stay.
around the world. His balloon, The Spirit of Freedom, used a
combination of hot air and helium.
A. The traditional spherical hot air balloon, however, remains the most popular shape.
B. There are also many couples around the world who choose to go up in a hot air balloon as part of their wedding
experience.
C. But why do we love the idea of the hot air balloon so much?
D. This time the passengers were two Frenchmen who controlled the fire by adding straw to it.
E. That’s because passengers travel in a specially designed basket which also contains the bottles of gas.
F. Then came the Wright brothers, who invented the world’s first successful plane.
G. It was also the highest jump ever.
Score
12
Score
20
Total Score
100
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WRITE
In your English class, you have been talking
about friends and friendship. Now your
teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write
your essay using all the notes given and give
reasons for your point of view.
What is important when choosing a friend?
Write your essay (140-190 words)
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personality
common interests
your own idea
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 7 (Module 7)
Test 7 (Module 7)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation,
Dumfries, Scotland
Imagine that you are an artist who wants to present sculptures to the public which
reflect on nature and the universe. Perhaps you have visited all the local art galleries but
none seem large enough to give viewers a(n) (1)
of how amazing the universe is.
Well, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Dumfries, Scotland takes things one step further. Not only do the gardens
provide a spectacular (2)
for the sculptures, but the land itself is sculpted into circles, waves and geometric patterns.
Charles and Maggie Jencks who created the gardens were influenced by Chinese gardens and created curves and a
series of dragon lakes. It is a(n) (3)
place which brings visitors a lot of joy as well as being (4)
Before visiting the gardens I had read several extremely enthusiastic (5)
concerned that the actual place wouldn’t live (6)
and humorous.
about the place and the sculptures. I was
to my expectations, but I found the gardens to be just as good as I
hoped.
(7)
in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, the gardens are in an ideal setting. Charles and Maggie worked closely
with a gardener to choose plants that would complement each section.
For example, in a section called Sense of Touch, there is a waving metal hand which is surrounded by plants that scratch
and sting and other plants that are pain relievers. It really is an unusual garden full of (8)
.
1. a. eye
b. effect
c. hit
d. sense
2. a. reflection
b. venue
c. pulse
d. lobby
3. a. heartbreaking
b. enchanting
c. upcoming
d. conventional
4. a. unconvincing
b. predictable
c. thought-provoking
d. special
5. a. reviews
b. lines
c. props
d. speeches
6. a. on
b. above
c. up
d. enough
7. a. Show
b. Set
c. Hang
d. Peek
8. a. special effects
b. warmth
c. kindness
d. surprises
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8
B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. Helen asked for my help as she couldn’t make head or
b. face
c. tail
d. nose
2. I was one of the few lucky ones who got to see a(n)
a. interview
b. review
of the film before it was screened to the public.
c. preview
d. overview
3. The film we watched last night was a brilliant
a. adaptation
b. coincidence
4. The fans were
a. humming
of a classic novel.
c. plot
d. flop
the singer’s name as he appeared on stage.
b. cheering
c. chanting
5. Richard is so annoying. He always tries to
a. swallow up
b. show off
how successful he is.
c. count down
6. The protagonist’s performance was
a. heartbreaking
b. unconvincing
d. blasting
d. show to
. The audience couldn’t stop crying.
c. laughable
d. amateurish
7. Watching U2 perform live was a once in a lifetime experience that sent
a. riots
b. despairs
c. props
8. I hope Mary gets the role in the play. I’m keeping my
a. costumes
b. lines
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a. hand
of what the assignment was about.
c. fingers
down Diane’s spine.
d. shivers
crossed for her.
d. scenes
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8
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. We felt sad leaving the venue of the concert, but all good things come to an end / age.
2. Some students were making so much noise that Elliot could merely / barely hear what the guest speaker was saying.
3. The producer found the script / wealth to be unimaginative.
4. Although Melissa can be a real pain in the neck, you should have held your tongue / nose and not talked to her like that.
5. My aunt insisted on going backstage / background to congratulate the actors.
6. Learning that Mike is a talented artist came as a surprise / in handy as I didn’t know he was artistic.
7. The ending of the book was gripping / predictable, so I was utterly bored.
8. The hero of the book was left memorable / disfigured after a fire destroyed his house.
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8
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
overpriced
pulsate
show up
eye to eye
straight face
coincidence
tremble
audition
timeless
thought-provoking
1. Jack was thrilled as he felt the music
through his body.
2. You’ll never guess who
3. What a(n)
at the restaurant we were eating at last night. Leonardo diCaprio!
! I would never have expected to see you at a classical music concert.
4. The boy’s knees started to
5. I found his latest book
as he slowly walked on stage.
. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
6. Instead of being value for money, the tickets for the theatrical performance were actually
7. Jenny and Jessica manage to get along even though they don’t see
8. It was difficult for Bob to keep a(n)
.
on many things.
when Carol walked into the room wearing a rather
childish outfit.
9. The young actor was stunning at yesterday’s
10. Many people regard William Shakespeare’s works as
for the lead role.
masterpieces.
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10
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7
grammar
E. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
Start with the words given and use relative pronouns or adverbs.
1. Jessica was talking to a man. He bought the house next to hers.
The man .
2. They were building a school. It was destroyed by the fire.
The school .
3. I am driving Emma’s car. Emma is away on holiday.
Emma, .
4. These actors live in London. Most of them have studied abroad.
These actors, .
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5. The Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand. New Zealand is a wonderful country.
New Zealand, .
6. Matthew was given a watch by his grandfather. It is silver.
The watch .
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F. Complete the sentences using the present participle (base form + ing), past participle or having + past participle
of the verbs in brackets.
1.
Jane Eyre,
(write) by Charlotte Bronte, is one of the best novels I’ve ever read.
2.The dancer
(perform) tonight is considered to be a great talent.
3.
(behave) badly, he can’t come to this school again.
4.The price,
(include) accommodation, is very reasonable.
5.
(finish) the test, he went back home exhausted.
6.
(cook) dinner, my mother started to set the table.
7.
(not feel) well, the boy left school early.
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Score
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. I hadn’t heard from Beatrice for ages and yesterday I received an e-mail from her.
Yesterday I received an e-mail from Beatrice
WHO
from for years.
2. Unfortunately, I spent all my money yesterday, so I had to ask my brother to lend me some.
Unfortunately,
SPENT
yesterday, I had to ask my brother to lend me some.
3. The hotel where we used to spend our holidays was luxurious.
The hotel
WHICH
spend our holidays was luxurious.
4. Mrs Thompson lives on the fourth floor and has a ten-year-old son.
Mrs Thompson,
WHOSE
ten years old, lives on the fourth floor.
5. Don’t forget to turn off the lights before you leave the house.
Don’t forget to turn off the lights
LEAVING
the house.
Score
10
LISTEN
1. Who is speaking?
a. an actor
b. a film critic
c. a film producer
d. a writer
4. Where did the idea for the first film come from?
a. watching Jim work in the restaurant
b. a textbook about film making
c. a humorous incident involving a chef
d. the idea that a mistake can be life-changing
2. What is the intention of the speaker?
a. to get people to watch a film
b. to raise money for the making of a film
c. to explain what a film is about
d. to say how they got involved in the film industry
5. What does the speaker mean when he says:
a. Believe me.
b. Don’t misunderstand what I
have said.
c. Trust me.
d. I have not made
a mistake.
3. Why were people in the film industry originally not
interested in the first film?
a. It wasn’t very good.
b. The actors were inexperienced.
c. The producers were inexperienced.
d. It was too expensive to make.
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B. Listen to someone talking about the Edinburgh Festival and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. What is true of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
a. It is a small arts festival.
b. It takes place once a year.
c. It lasts for over a month.
d. It is held in 47 countries.
2. Who can perform in the Edinburgh Festival?
a. anyone approved by the jury
b. people who are presenting something new
c. anyone who wants to perform
d. experienced performers
3. According to the speaker, why do few people complain if
a performance is not good?
a. They don’t have high expectations.
b. It is not considered polite to complain.
c. They haven’t spent much to see the performance.
d. They might see a star being born.
4. What does the speaker consider to be unique about the
festival?
a. Performers are well-known to the audiences.
b. Audiences get a chance to meet the performers in local
places.
c. Audiences participate in the performances.
d. Members of the audience can go backstage.
5. What does the speaker mean by:
a. There is one main venue in Edinburgh.
b. There are performances happening everywhere, even
on the streets.
c. All the venues are outdoors.
d. Edinburgh is the best venue for the festival.
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READ
Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
So The Story Goes
O
nce upon a time there were no
books. People would pass on
their knowledge by word of mouth.
Storytellers used words,
music and dance to tell tales
about their history, culture
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and religion.
but people still needed
stories as they provided
entertainment and were
an effective way to teach valuable
lessons about life. ‘When I was a young
girl I would always lose my temper,’
the grandmother would say as the
family gathered around to hear another
The first stories helped people
gripping yarn from its own personal 31
understand the world. ‘There was a time
history. ‘My mother told me that I would
when there was no sun, only a moon and
have to sew a button onto my curtain
stars,’ the wise elder of some remote
every time I lost my temper. On the first
Aboriginal tribe would explain. ‘One
day I sewed thirty buttons! But I got
day, Brolga, a beautiful dancing bird, and
better. Finally, I stopped sewing buttons
Dinewan, the emu, fought. Brolga got
altogether. So my mother suggested I
so angry that she rushed to Dinewan’s
unstitch a button from the curtain every
nest, grabbed an egg and threw it up
time I managed to control my temper.
into the sky. It landed on a burning fire
When all the buttons had come off, the
and the yellow yolk in the middle burst
curtain was full of holes. They were the
into flames. Dazzling brightness lit
holes of my anger. Words said in anger
up the world. That is how the sun was
leave marks forever.’
created.’
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Later, books were printed,
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Time passed. Grandmothers began to
creates brilliant special effects. The
live further away. Families got too busy
teller looks into our eyes to see if he has
to sit around sharing tales. Thanks
caught our attention and there is plenty
to technology, however, we can still
of improvisation as the story unfolds.
find stories online. Stories from the
Aboriginal Dreamtime (Australia),
Homer’s epic poems (Greece), Aesop’s
Fables (Greece), the tales of Nasreddin
Hodja (Turkey), the Grimm brothers
(Germany), Scheherazade’s tales of One
Thousand and One Nights (Persia) are
just a few clicks away on the computer
keyboard. Stories from around the world
are readily available at our fingertips
but it’s not the same as having them
told.
The way in which the storyteller interacts
with the listener is as fascinating as the
story itself. The teller’s voice lingers at
the most important moments, sending
chills down our spine as we imagine the
scene being described. Our imagination
1. Why were the first stories told?
a. to pass time
b. to entertain people
c. to explain why the sun was created
d. to hand down knowledge
2. What does the word ‘its’ refer to in line 31?
a. entertainment
b. the family
c. the grandmother’s temper
d. the story the grandmother told
3. How has technology changed stories?
Stories calm us down and make us think.
Authors such as Australian George W
Burns and Argentinean Jorge Bucay
have realised this. Their bestselling
books prescribe stories to help people
understand themselves better. Teachers,
too, are aware of the benefits of stories
and attend storytelling workshops so
that they can engage their students and
make learning meaningful.
Fewer opportunities to hear stories
have made us need them more than
ever before. Professional storytellers
have become the guardians of simple
tales, turning them into outstanding
performances. Fables told long ago
are given new life and are as relevant
as ever.
5. Why do some teachers use stories?
a. They know that people can learn through stories.
b. They like to study the characters in the story.
c. They understand more about the people who
made up the stories.
d. They make people talk about how they feel.
6. Why do we need storytelling more than ever before?
a. It is rare to find, therefore more valuable than ever.
b. Experts say that we need it.
c. We will forget our stories if we have no storytellers.
d. There aren’t enough new stories.
a. Computer programs add special effects.
b. There are more versions available.
c. They are easier to find.
d. We are more focused on technology than stories.
4. According to the writer, it is better to hear a storyteller
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rather than read a story because
a. We can focus on the story rather than on reading it.
b. Storytellers are good actors.
c. The storytellers have lived through the stories
they tell.
d. The interaction between the storyteller and
listener is fascinating.
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12
Total Score
80
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 8 (Module 8)
Test 8 (Module 8)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the
blanks with the correct form of
the words in bold.
FLEXIBLE
GETTING
I began to question my (1)
FLEXIBILE
last week when I dropped
a piece of paper on the floor while walking downstairs and had trouble bending
over to pick it up. I realised it was time to start doing something about my personal
fitness but I was determined not to fall asleep with (2)
BORED
while
doing so. My one and only experience in a gym was not a thrilling one. So, I decided
to look into some other options. It was time to call Lenny.
Lenny is my fitness friend, although obviously our (3)
FRIEND
is based on other things, such as our shared interest in science fiction novels and Indian cooking,
neither of which are very (4)
PHYSICAL
demanding.
Now Lenny is usually a little (5)
COMPETITION
about his level of fitness, so
I wasn’t sure how he would respond to my request for help. I was pleasantly surprised.
‘Finally!’ he said and then proceeded to give me a very (6)
talk
MOTIVATE
about the benefits of exercise.
Then, came the hard part. It was time to stop talking and get into action. Lenny
showed me some exercises I could do to (7)
STRONG
my muscles, increase
the movement of my joints and improve my balance. I found it very (8)
DEMAND
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8
at first, but then I noticed that I was feeling better; I wasn’t just getting more flexible
but I had more energy at the end of the day. Next goal: try rock climbing...
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
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1. The gym offers
exercise equipment as
well as discounts for new members.
a. guaranteed
b. extensive
c. newly-released
d. state-of-the-art
5. She assured me that the yoga class would
me.
a. accumulate
b. lengthen
c. rejuvenate
d. renovate
2. Try to relax a bit. You shouldn’t push yourself to the
.
a. practice
b. shot
c. limit
d. sauna
6. Only one of her three children survived to
.
a. membership
b. adulthood
c. leadership
d. brotherhood
3. After the accident, Ron
because of his leg injury.
a. bended
b. limped
c. plunged
d. twisted
for a month
7. You shouldn’t
other people
responsible for your own mistakes.
a. stress
b. soar
c. evoke
d. hold
4. Tony had difficulty in
the tennis match.
a. beating
b. winning
c. pushing
d. packing
his opponent in
8. Erica was determined to
to her
nutritionist’s advice in order to burn off more fat.
a. commit
b. tone
c. stick
d. promote
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. Alan is warmed up / worn out after working such long hours.
2. Natalie felt embarrassed when she stumbled / stretched and fell in front of everyone.
3. Sandra, you should lay / lie down for a while, you look weak.
4. Why don’t you take a few days off work? It’ll help you build up / recharge your batteries.
5. Sir, here’s your change and the recipe / receipt is in the bag.
6. My nutritionist suggested that I start playing basketball in order to burn more proteins / calories.
7. The Italian restaurant in our neighbourhood has been completely motivated / renovated and looks more spacious now.
8. What’s wrong with you? You’re so quite / quiet today.
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8
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
mouth-watering
organic
hectic
commentary
brotherhood
discipline
1. Pauline buys only
wisdom
glory
invaluable
sprint
fruit and vegetables for her family because they’re healthier.
2. Mark rarely meets his friends as he has a very
3.
schedule.
is absolutely essential when you want to achieve your goals.
4. I always listen to whatever my grandfather says as he speaks with
5. The boys
gained from experience.
to the other side of the park to see who would get there first.
6. Mary gave me the recipe for a(n)
chocolate cake.
7. Be quiet! I’m listening to the sports
to learn what the score is.
8. It is quite common for members of a sport team to feel a sense of
9. My parents’ love and support has been
.
throughout these years.
10. When the athlete heard the crowd cheering, he felt the
of his victory.
Score
10
grammar
E. Complete the sentences with the full infinitive, the bare infinitive or the –ing form of the verbs in brackets.
1.
(travel) to many foreign countries can help
(broaden) your
mind.
2. The man refused
(plead) guilty to the crime.
3. Karen would like
(buy) that dress, but unfortunately she has run out
of money.
(make) noise till their mother got really angry.
5. Why have you bought these tickets? You know that I can’t stand
6. Her composition wasn’t good enough
7. I remember
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4. The kids went on
(listen) to that kind of music.
(win) the writing competition.
(put) my mobile phone in my bag, but where is it now?
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8
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F. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. I can’t find my purse anywhere. I
office.
a. may leave
b. must have left
c. can’t leave
d. ought to have left
2. You’re so lucky. You
tree.
a. must have crashed
c. can’t have crashed
it at the
the car into that
b. needn’t have crashed
d. could have crashed
5. Alex is a talented artist. He
the
competition.
a. should have won
b. can’t have won
c. needn’t have won
d. shouldn’t have won
6. Jonathan said he
something to Julie
about the trip, but he can’t remember for sure.
a. ought to mention
b. might have mentioned
c. needs to mention
d. should have mentioned
3. Don’t you think they
us earlier about the
change of plans?
a. ought to have informed b. needn’t have informed
c. may have informed
d. ought to have been informed
7. Peter started studying half an hour ago, he
yet.
a. ought to have finished b. must have finished
c. might have finished
d. can’t have finished
4. We
It’s really close by.
a. need to worry
c. may worry
8. Mark, you
out of your wet clothes,
otherwise you’ll catch a cold.
a. need change
b. had better change
c. might change
d. can’t change
about getting to the airport on time.
b. couldn’t have worried
d. needn’t worry
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G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words including
the word given.
LISTEN
Look at questions 1-5. Then, listen to someone talking
about exercise. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. Helen was very rude to me, but she didn’t
OUGHT
apologise.
Helen
to me
for being rude.
2. Andrew hates it when Tim lies to him.
STAND
Andrew
to him.
3. It was wrong of you to cheat in the exam.
You
SHOULD
in the
exam.
4. On your way home, buy me a loaf of bread.
FORGET
On your way home,
me a loaf of bread.
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Paul
LOOKS
all his
friends again this summer.
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1. How do endorphins make us feel?
a. less confident
b. less tired
c. less unhappy
d. less energetic
2. What does good sleep depend on?
a. how old you are
b. how active you are during the day
c. how many chemicals you consume
d. how fit you are
3. What happens when blood flows freely through your
body?
a. Infections travel faster.
b. Toxins are transferred to other parts of the body.
c. Blood pressure increases.
d. Immune cells are transported more quickly.
4. Which is not stated as a reason why people are
attracted to adventure sports and team sports?
a. enjoyment
b. excitement
c. competition
d. friendship
5. Paul can’t wait to see all his friends again
this summer.
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10
5. What does the speaker mean when he says:
a. Do some people exercise just to look good?
b. Do some people exercise so they look like their
friends?
c. Do some people exercise because their friends do?
d. Do some people exercise to keep in shape?
Score
10
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 8 (Module 8)
READ
Read the texts A-D and answer the questions that follow.
A
B
PRIMARY PE TEACHER
http://www.putneydaleschool.com
Home I About Us I News and Events
PUTNEY
DALE
SCHOOL
Parent’s Zone I Teacher’s Zone
Classes I Contact Us
HOCKEY
Wednesday 30th May
South London Hockey Club Junior
Schools’ League 2016-17
In the latest round of games we took on
some very tough and experienced teams.
With our after school Hockey Club back
on, our team played very well, pushing
some of the teams so that they had to work
extremely hard for their victories.
The team had 2 new members for this
round, Jody Raines and Ross Young, who
both played very well.
• Putney, London
• £30,000 - £36,700 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, full-time
• Date: 10 June
• Reference: 23086250
This lovely primary state school in a quiet area of
Putney is looking for a PE teacher to join them in
September 2017. The successful candidate will teach PE
across Key Stage One (KS1) and Key Stage Two (KS2).
The school is set within lovely grounds, with a large
athletics field. The Head Teacher is looking for a
teacher who is passionate about PE and who is flexible
and confident in their teaching.
At the school you can find:
- a welcoming and friendly school community
- children who are well-behaved
- a supportive teaching environment with a friendly
senior management team
- excellent PE resources
The successful candidate will have:
• a recognised formal teaching qualification (BEd or
PGCE) with QTS
• experience teaching in Key Stage One (KS1) or Key
Stage Two (KS2)
• a team approach to teaching and learning
• a passion for PE.
C Dear Parent / Guardian,
This is a note to let you know about our upcoming Family Sports Day, open to the public, which we are holding
to raise money for the local charity Reach. Reach aims to create opportunities for disabled people, including
participation in sports and fitness.
The sports day will be held on Sunday, June 3rd in the school grounds. The school will be open from 10 in the
morning and activities will start at 11 am.
Family sports will include: a Tug of War contest, a 5 a-side football tournament, doubles tennis, basketball, hockey,
zumba and a family cycle ride. There will also be a prize draw, fun activities and food and refreshments.
We will be raising money for Reach by selling raffle tickets with generous prizes donated from local businesses.
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We look forward to seeing you all on this special day, which is a chance for families to get together and have fun
while doing something for the community.
Hope to see you there,
Yours sincerely,
Janet Poole,
Head Teacher, Putney Dale School.
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D
South London Today
Reach
the charity which creates
opportunities for disabled people.
Life for disabled people can be very hard. The simplest everyday activities can be a challenge. There were
several disabled pupils at the school where Donald Trent taught French that couldn’t take part in sports,
for example. That’s why Donald Trent started the charity Reach twenty years ago.
‘Reach hopes that one day all disabled people will have the same opportunities as everyone else. Until then we
exist to create ways for disabled people to be as active as possible.’
Reach has supported many people over the years. ‘5 years ago Reach helped me to live independently, find
a job and now I have even started playing hockey. Reach is a wonderful organisation,’ says Daniel Frost, a
young man who Reach has helped.
The charity’s next goal is to raise money to build a swimming pool in Putney, fully equipped and staffed
for disabled people to use.
To support this, Putney Dale School, is hosting a Family sports day, this Sunday, open to the public. Doors
will open at 10am, with activities starting at 11. Money will be raised by selling raffle tickets.
Question 1 refers to section A
Questions 6-8 refer to section D
1. What is the main purpose of section A?
a. to tell people that the after school Hockey club is
running again
b. to find new members for the hockey team
c. to give the team’s latest news
d. to inform about the performance of the new players
6. What is the main purpose of section D?
a. to give the history of Reach
b. to inform people about the charity
c. to raise money for the swimming pool
d. to promote a Sports Day event
Questions 2-3 refer to section B
2. What is not claimed by the school?
a. They do not offer flexible hours of teaching.
b. The working environment is sociable.
c. The pupils are polite.
d. The sports facilities are great.
3. What is not necessary for the job?
a. the ability to cooperate with others
b. management experience
c. a teaching certificate
d. the ability to adapt
7. What did Donald Trent do before he started the charity
Reach?
a. He taught at a French school.
b. He was a sports teacher.
c. He worked with disabled people.
d. He was a French teacher.
8. In the first sentence of the final paragraph, what
does this refer to?
a. the staff at the swimming pool
b. the use of a swimming pool by the disabled
c. the purchase of special equipment
d. raising money for a new swimming pool
Questions 9-10 refer to two or more sections
Questions 4-5 refer to section C
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4. What is true about the event?
a. It is restricted to family members of the school
children.
b. Anyone can go.
c. Only people who participate in the activities can
attend.
d. People must pay to attend.
5. What kind of activity is not mentioned?
a. a competition
b. a martial arts contest
c. dance exercise
d. a racquet game
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9. Which sections mention hockey?
a. A, B and C
b. A, B and D
c. A, C and D
d. B, C and D
10. What will Donald Trent probably be doing on June 3rd?
a. attending a job interview at Putney Dale
b. working in the Reach office
c. attending a sports day event
d. making plans for a swimming pool
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10
Total Score
80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Test 9 (Module 9)
Test 9 (Module 9)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
The Ceredigion Centre for the Environment has several
The woodland next to the college is ideal for wildlife
functions. One is to raise public (1)
(6)
about important
and is very popular with families at the
environmental issues, such as deforestation, which leads
weekends. The College holds weekend events for families,
to loss of natural (2)
such as guided tours in the woodlands, games and
number of (3)
. This in turn increases the
species. Another of its functions is
to provide short practical (4)
courses. On these
competitions.
The College is obviously strongly
courses, members of the public are given an opportunity
in (7)
to learn woodland skills. They are taken to wildlife (5)
Britain with the hope to stop global
where they plant trees and learn coppicing, a method of
(8)
producing sustainable timber without the need to replant.
effects of climate change.
of a zero carbon
and the negative
There are also longer courses in sustainable building, with
an emphasis on creating energy-efficient homes.
1. a. deception
b. fear
c. phenomenon
d. awareness
2. a. reefs
b. habitats
c. seashores
d. greenhouses
3. a. endangered
b. distinctive
c. horrifying
d. threatening
4. a. territory
b. collision
c. conservation
d. advancement
5. a. cloaks
b. corals
c. triangles
d. reserves
6. a. eruption
b. exploration
c. illumination
d. reduction
7. a. depth
b. right
c. favour
d. fume
8. a. level
b. warming
c. heat
d. waste
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
2. The teacher and her students sat in a(n)
on the floor and started singing.
a. angle
b. circle
c. cube
d. sphere
3. We should all do our best to save endangered species
from
.
a. extinction
b. awareness
c. conservation
d. diversity
4. The advantages of their proposal
disadvantages.
a. justify
b. float
c. decrease
d. outweigh
the
5. I would never wear a coat made from an animal’s
.
a. fang
b. fur
c. hoof
d. hump
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1. The work of environmental organisations has helped us
our understanding of environmental
issues.
a. illustrate
b. illuminate
c. deepen
d. conserve
6. Governments should provide more
for
education if they want a better future for our children.
a. portions
b. impact
c. budgets
d. funds
6
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. When the swimmer saw the whisker / fin, he screamed as he thought it was a shark.
2. Inhabiting / Funding other planets might be the only solution to the problem of overpopulation.
3. After dividing / distributing the students into two groups, the teacher asked them to choose whether they wanted to work
on the greenhouse effect or energy-efficient appliances.
4. The oil spill had a serious resource / impact on the sea life in the area.
5. Elephants use their paws / trunks for a number of purposes, including smelling.
6. The documentary last night was about sharks and how they attack their prey / horn.
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
1. Belinda is studying the
ferocious
2. The children spent the whole day playing happily on the
seashore
taxpayer
marine
.
3. The bright colour of some insects is meant to keep
shed light
deforestation
life living in the coral reefs of the area.
4.
away.
are demanding a reduction in the amount of money they are asked
to pay.
5. Some sea creatures may look
, but fortunately they live in the depths
of the sea.
territory
6. Let’s organise a campaign to prevent the
predator
7. I seriously doubt the
effectiveness
of the area.
of this plan. I don’t think it will work.
8. It is natural for animals to compete for their
triangle
.
9. The police are trying to
on the cause of the tragic accident.
10. Sheila wore a dress with a pattern of
of different colours and sizes.
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grammar
E. Read the text below and put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of the Active or Passive Voice.
Would you be able to live in a climate of -50oF? Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest place on Earth. Studies have
shown that in some parts of the icy continent, it (1)
(not rain) for thousands of years! Many
scientists choose to work in Antarctica, which (2)
(consider) to be one of the best scientific
laboratories worldwide. This (3)
(base) on the fact that Antarctica provides scientists with
an unspoiled ecosystem in which they can study various types of organisms. Many of the studies that have taken place in
Antarctica could not (4)
(conduct) in other places.
An interesting study that (5)
(6)
(take place) in Antarctica in the 80s
(carry out) by a team of British biologists and related to the ozone layer in the atmosphere.
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It was at that time that the scientific community (7)
layer (8)
(discover) that the destruction of the ozone
(bring about) by the use of human products that contained chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Currently, thousands of studies and experiments (9)
scientists will continue to travel to Antarctica and more scientific discoveries (10)
(perform) in Antarctica. In the future,
(surely make).
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F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the Passive Voice.
1. My parents didn’t let me go on the excursion.
I
.
2. The head teacher will give them permission to organise a fundraiser.
They
.
3. The boss expects us to be on time for the meeting.
We
.
4. Her cousins gave her a new bike.
A
.
5. To our surprise, we discovered that we had run out of petrol.
We
.
6. It is forbidden to park on the yellow line.
You
.
7. The teacher saw two students leave the school.
Two
.
8. The police didn’t find anything at the scene of the crime.
Nothing
.
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G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. Why did they postpone their trip yesterday?
yesterday?
2. People believe that he has moved to London.
BELIEVED
He
moved to London.
3. She remembers her brother teasing her as a child.
TEASED
She remembers
as a child.
4. It is important that we don’t tell him the bad news.
He
NOT
the bad news.
5. The teacher made the students clean the mess in the classroom.
The students
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Why
POSTPONED
MADE
the mess in the classroom.
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10
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LISTEN
You will hear a woman called Greta Range, who is a wildlife photographer, talking about lions. For questions 1-10,
complete the sentences with a word or a short phrase.
Greta says that only a (1)
of lions live in forests.
Greta experienced the lion’s roar even when they were at a distance of
(2)
.
Greta says that the females do most of the hunting, while the males defend and protect their
(3)
.
Greta doesn’t go into detail about the lion’s (4)
because she thinks
the photo says it all.
Lionesses stay close to the (5)
when they are watching their prey.
Greta says that male lions with large (6)
are more likely to win a
lioness’s attention.
Lions are sociable animals, living in (7)
called prides.
There can be as many as (8)
living together, although around 15
cubs was the usual number they observed.
If a male cub’s father gets replaced by a(n) (9)
, the cub gets thrown
out of the pride.
Old male lions who lose their (10)
and are without a friend will not
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survive for long.
Read
You are going to read an article about climate change. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose
from sentences (A-G) the one that fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
A GLOBAL ISSUE
For some people, climate change is a minor issue, something they read about
in the paper, happening in other countries. Perhaps, it is a little hotter where
they live and the storms a little stronger. In other countries, however, there
has been extreme devastation as a result of climate change. In Bangladesh,
in the past, the annual rush of water from the Himalayas brought fresh
nutritious mud, ensuring a good rice crop. Recently, violent floods in
Bangladesh, caused by global warming, have left millions without a home,
destroyed crops and killed thousands of people.
(1)
.
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Environmentalists fear that there could be 200 million climate refugees by 2050. In some cases, refugees will be able to
relocate to another part of the country they live in. However, for residents of small island states, this may not be possible
in the future. (2)
. The Seychelles is also threatened; an archipelago in the Indian Ocean and
one of the smallest countries in the world, only 455km2, many of its islands are flat reefs. There is some higher ground,
but with more violent storms and higher and stronger tides, land would be eroded and there would be no fresh water
supply.
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These nations would no longer exist, either disappearing into the
sea or becoming uninhabitable. Until now climate change talks
have not produced changes fast and dramatic enough to prevent
sea level rise. So, these countries are looking for solutions. How
can an entire country emigrate, to where and what would happen
to the state? One thing that defines a state is having a specific
territory with a permanent population.
(3)
If no country is prepared to give
up authority completely, then they would have to share it in some
way. The population of the immigrant countries must have rights
to become a citizen, to work and have access to health care and
education, amongst other things.
The President of Vanuatu has said that polluting developed
countries have a responsibility to other countries.
(4)
The Seychelles have been
appealing for a global and united effort to prevent a tragedy of
this kind. They say it is not enough to try to speak to people’s
emotions and expect a human response.
(5)
Environmentalists believe that all
countries on the planet will be affected by climate change in the
future because of the short and long term consequences of global
warming and extreme weather conditions.
(6)
In other countries there will be
flooding and erosion due to a rise in sea level and storms. All of
these could result finally in wars over scarce resources, whether
it’s food, water or land.
The cost and effort of making changes to the way we produce
energy for our countries may be large, in the beginning, but the
cost of not doing so will not only be financial but could also put
the survival of entire countries at risk.
A. To continue as a state, these countries would have to buy
territory from another state who would have to be willing to
give up authority over that area.
B. They believe that there have to be legal measures and
financial motivation to stop countries and big businesses
polluting in order to reverse global warming.
C. At the other water extreme, rainfall has decreased
dramatically in northern Sudan, causing severe water
shortages, worsening conflict in areas such as Darfur.
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D. Solar energy and wind power are two of the many kinds of
alternative energy solutions.
E. In some countries the increase in temperature and long
periods without rainfall will cause severe drought.
F. If a state did tragically disappear, then developed countries
should have to pay compensation.
G. Tuvalu and Kiribati could end up entirely underwater as the
sea level rises.
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12
Total Score
80
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Test 10 (Module 10)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in bold.
Imagine having a childhood where you have daily (1)
to the most incredible
EXPOSE
nature and wildlife. Well this was what happened to a French girl, who I will refer to as May. May’s parents
were wildlife photographers in Namibia and the African wilderness was May’s school when she was
growing up. It was an unusual education but a (2)
one. May became friends
MEANING
with Bushmen and Himba people of Namibia, who taught her their language and how to survive on roots
and berries. She told us that growing up close to the wild animals her parents photographed, taught her
about generosity, trust and kindness. May feels (3)
fortunate that she had
animals as her teachers. The experience was very (4)
IMMENSE
, even though it was not
REWARD
always easy. When May was older she moved with her parents to live in a European town.
Everything was (5)
to May who was used to the vast open expanse of
the African plains. Her (6)
FAMILIAR
at a school didn’t last long and she changed to
homeschooling, as it was (7)
ATTEND
for May to be with the other pupils with whom
FRUSTRATE
she felt had nothing in common. However, I am sure that when they were older these same pupils would
probably be very (8)
to hear May’s stories and lessons from the wild.
INSPIRE
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. Harry had a(n)
desire to be the best
5. Your excuse for being late for work is not at all
at whatever he did.
.
a. frustrating
b. exhausting
a. annoying
b. confusing
c. uninhabited
d. unrelenting
c. convincing
d. motivating
6. Gloria is a(n)
2. Angie was ill for two weeks, so when she returned to
school it was difficult to
with the rest
of the class.
a. break down
b. brush up
c. keep up
d. make up
bright side of life.
a. refuge
b. optimist
c. shelter
d. pessimist
7. The students became
3. Catherine was thrilled when she found a
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. She always looks on the
on ancient
Egyptian history, when they saw a documentary about
job after being unemployed for almost a year.
life in ancient Egypt.
a. like-minded
b. full-time
a. hooked
b. qualified
c. warm up
d. stuffy
c. equipped
d. straightforward
4. Don impressed the audience with his
of
8. Marion showed great
to learn French.
the company’s new advertising campaign.
a. determination
b. exhibition
a. presentation
b. attendance
c. session
d. presentation
c. suitability
d. workshop
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. We were fascinated by the talk and tried to take in / hit on every detail.
2. Many teachers feel that exams are not the best way to reassure / assess a student’s progress throughout a year.
3. I really don’t get it. How can you study and listen to music simultaneously / exclusively.
4. Eating healthily and working out will have last-minute / long-term benefits.
5. If the recommended changes are implemented / resolved the language course will improve significantly.
6. Sharon is really enthusiastic about her conventional / brand-new motorbike.
7. Mark was hopeless / inspired to become a writer by his English literature teacher.
8. The fact that the journey was very tiring was just one of the downsides / banners of the field trip.
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
dawn on
stroke of luck
objective
cope with
salvage
absorb
eager
overwhelmed
spacious
time-consuming
1. The main
of this report is the assessment of the new community centre.
2. What a(n)
! Look what I just found.
3. Instead of being
by the situation, Natasha was convinced that she would benefit from it.
4. The article contains such a lot of scientific facts that I can’t
any of them.
5. Richard says that attending parent-teacher association meetings is more
than he had
expected.
6. It had never
7. Sophie wasn’t able to
8. Divers managed to
me how much my writing could improve by reading literature.
the demands of both her job and her family.
some of the ship’s cargo.
9. Mike and Susan bought a(n)
10. Diane is always
flat in the city centre overlooking a park.
to help her friends in any way she can.
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8
grammar
E. Circle the correct answer.
1. Our boss told us don’t / not to be late for work again.
2. Jasmine asked / told her husband whether he wanted pasta or pizza for dinner.
3. Tom’s sister told him about her plan to visit their grandparents
tomorrow / the following day.
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4. Jack asked me what time it was / was it.
5. Carol begged / complained me to lend her some money.
6. Ben told / said he couldn’t fix the car.
7. Natalie said she was late for school because she must / had to go to the doctor.
8. Betty admitted / agreed to meet Brandon at the library.
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F. Rewrite the following sentences in the Reported Speech, using the correct form of the verbs in the box.
suggest
ask
wonder
apologise
accuse
deny
1. ‘I’m sorry that I am late again’, said Terry.
Terry .
2. ‘Tell me the truth’, my father told me.
My father .
3. ‘I didn’t break mother’s favourite vase’, said Emily.
Emily .
4. ‘Let’s go on a boat trip’, my brother said.
My brother .
5. ‘He stole all my money’, shouted the old lady.
The old lady .
6. ‘What is the artist trying to represent in this work?’ I asked myself.
I
.
6
Score
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. ‘I will call your parents if you are late again’, said the head teacher.
The head teacher
2. ‘Yes, I cheated in the test and I’m sorry’, Mike said.
Mike
if I were late again.
ADMITTED
in the test and apologised.
3. ‘Don’t forget to pack some warm clothes’, Eva said to me.
Eva
THREATENED
REMINDED
some warm clothes.
4. ‘I think you should stop eating so many sweets’, Mary told her friend.
Mary
ADVISED
eating so many sweets.
INSISTED
5. ‘You really must let me cook dinner’, Annie said.
Annie
dinner.
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10
Listen
You will hear five different people talking about alternative schools. For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H)
what each person has to say. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
The school / learning experience
A. enables students to communicate with each other by computer.
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B. has re-organised the school year to cope with overcrowding.
C. does not require students to be in a classroom.
D. caters for gifted students.
E. encourages project work and hands-on learning.
F. has a strong focus on environmental issues.
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 5
G. develops students’ musical talent.
H. enables students to study in a foreign country of their choice.
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Read
Six sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose from sentences (A-G) the one that fits each gap
(1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do no need to use.
SECONDARY SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE
‘Your secondary school years are the best years
always guaranteed in life – CHANGE! The world moves
of your life,’ someone will say to you just as you’re
on as it always has and nothing stays the same.
swamped with homework or stressing out over the
next test or being bullied by a mean kid. The truth is
that secondary school, for most people, is a time filled
with what seems to be an endless series of problems.
1
You feel overwhelmed.
You’ve got to get good marks in maths. You’ve got to
pass your exams. You’ve got to finish your homework.
You’ve got to think about what you want to be at a
time when you’re still trying to figure out who you are.
2
For them, failure is not an option. And to top
it all off there’s peer pressure. You need to fit in but
just can’t figure out whether you belong to the ‘sporty
group’, the ‘brainy group’, or any group at all. You just
want to be accepted for who you are but sometimes
You’ll probably come out of secondary school a
different person from the one that entered. 5
Change is a huge part of life and can be exciting and
brilliant as you watch your classmates begin to show
the signs of the adults they will become.
Someday you’ll look back on the fights between
friends, the homework you hated and the fun times
you had and you’ll realise that the ‘worst’ and most
terrifying years of your life really weren’t so bad. There
was pleasure as well as pain, there was wisdom as well
as stupidity, there was laughter as well as tears and
So hang
along with the ‘worst’ came the ‘best.’ 6
in there, kiddo, and make the most of it.
get carried away trying too hard to be liked.
Choose your friends carefully as they will play a big
role in helping you get through secondary school.
a. A kind word is always appreciated during high
school.
people whereas school clubs will help you to find
b. You may not have enjoyed every moment, but you
will miss it.
others who share the same interests as you. Find
c. ‘Can things get any worse than this?’ you wonder.
someone who seems nice and approachable and just
d. The waters will be stormy and you’ll feel as though
you won’t survive.
Class group projects are a great way to meet new
say ‘hi’ or pay them a compliment when you have the
We all need someone to
opportunity to do so. 3
lean on and friends are like life-jackets when the ship is
e. Your parents and teachers have secondary
expectations.
sinking.
f. And then, before you know it, the high school
years will end.
On some days, you’ll lose control of the ship. 4
g. When you leave, you’ll definitely be smarter and
stronger and will have a clearer idea of what you
want to do with your life.
It’s during those low points in your life when you
experience the greatest failures both academically and
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Test 11 (Module 11)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
In theatre or film, a farce is a(n) (1)
piece of drama which usually involves people in ridiculous situations. Let’s consider
the following example: a man is putting up a picture and just as he picks up a (2)
, and is ready to hit the (3)
,
his sister comes into the room and asks him something. He’s thinking ‘Later, how important can it be?’ but he’s also thinking,
‘Maybe my sister wants to tell me not to (4)
missing and hitting his (5)
(6)
a hole in the wall.’ He wonders shall I? Shan’t I? and he ends up completely
. His sister is laughing out loud which annoys the man even more, but then as the pain
he starts to see the funny side of what happened and (7)
off the ladder and hurts his leg. His sister goes to make a(n) (8)
laughing too. He laughs so much, that he falls
with the doctor and pulls the phone wire which he is
standing on and he goes flying into the air just as his friend comes into the room with a huge cherry pie which lands right on
top of his head.
1. a. ashamed
b. evident
c. crooked
d. humorous
2. a. stock
b. hammer
c. piece
d. frame
3. a. pride
b. nail
c. bond
d. tie
4. a. smash
b. hinder
c. spring
d. blow
5. a. plaster
b. temper
c. thumb
d. trait
6. a. overcomes
b. leaves off
c. smooths over
d. lessens
7. a. cheers up
b. bursts out
c. puts up
d. takes off
8. a. request
b. complaint
c. phone call
d. appointment
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B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. Bill always
himself on being able to
solve any Maths exercise.
and decided to make a(n)
a. smashes
b. springs
a. request
b. attempt
c .surveys
d. prides
c. complaint
d. profit
.
6. Everyone made fun of George but he
2. You should buy that cream. It will do
when he won the race.
for your eye wrinkles.
a. damage
b. evil
a. became a laughing stock
b. was a laughing matter
c. wonders
d. right
c. had the last laugh
d. laughed out loud
3. You shouldn’t have
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5. Caroline was dissatisfied with the service at the hotel
your friend like
7. Let’s make an effort to
our
that. You ought to go and apologise to her.
differences.
a. contributed
b. insulted
a. smooth over
b. yell
c. improvised
d. impressed
c. lessen
d. weaken
4. Mr Parker is a very
and intelligent
8. What a(n)
person! Can you believe he
person who we think is suitable for the position of public
blamed someone else for the tragic accident?
relations representative.
a. ashamed
b. shy
a. charismatic
b. ignorant
c. shameless
d. shameful
c. incompetent
d. shy
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. Every time Jenny hinders / undertakes a task, she creates a fuss about it.
2. The rescue team managed to return the little boy safe and sound / flesh and blood to his family.
3. When Elisabeth is frustrated, she cannot control her mood / temper.
4. Honesty is one of Greg’s most characteristic personality traits / bonds.
5. Mark walked away mildly / leisurely as if he had all the time in the world.
6. I won’t be home much today. I’m going to be by and large / here and there doing different jobs.
7. Sean didn’t know the answer to the last question of the quiz, but fortunately he made a lucky difference / guess and won
the game.
8. The teacher told me that I have to work harder if I want to make sense / progress.
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8
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
pride
toss and turn
narrator
laughing matter
excuse
illusion
improvise
cheer
1. My sister takes great
judgemental
now and again
in her children.
2. Paul made a(n)
for showing up late at the meeting.
3. Failing your university exams is no
. You should be more responsible.
4. Come on, let’s do something to
Brian up because he’s in a bad mood.
5. While on stage Ben couldn’t remember his next line and had to
6. Paul lives quite far from me. However, every
.
we manage to meet.
7. The children were listening with great interest as the
continued the story.
8. I had an awful night yesterday. I kept
in my bed.
9. The exhausted hiker thought he saw a cabin in the distance, but unfortunately it was only a(n)
.
10. Don’t be
of other people. Wait until you know them better before you form an opinion.
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10
grammar
E. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
Elliot has plenty of money, he doesn’t
spend much.
a. So as
c. In spite of
2. I just called
for dinner.
a. to
c. so that
3. He was
him.
a. so wise
c. such a lot of wise
b. Although
d. However
invite you to my house
b. in case
d. for
man that everyone respected
6. The fog was
across the street.
a. such thick
c. a so thick
7.
her
buy a new
that we couldn’t see
b. so thick
d. too thick
the bad weather conditions, the flight
wasn’t cancelled.
a. In spite
c. Even though
b. such a wise
d. so much wise
4. She never became an artist
talent.
a. no matter what
b. even though
c. but
d. despite
5. They are saving money
car.
a. for
b. so that
c. in order to
d. in case
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1.
b. Despite
d. In case
8. Take these pills with you
seasick on the ship.
a. so that
b. in spite
c. in order
d. in case
you get
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8
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F. Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given. Make any necessary changes.
1. I entered the classroom and then the lights went out.
No sooner .
2. You shouldn’t forget your keys, whatever happens.
On no account .
3. He had never felt so embarrassed in his life.
Never .
4. She didn’t know about the surprise they had prepared for her.
Little .
5. They wouldn’t reject such an offer.
By no means .
6. When you see him, you will realise how much he has changed.
Only .
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Score
G. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. Paul went out even though he wasn’t feeling well.
FACT
Paul went out wasn’t feeling well.
2. He never went back to his hometown after he left school.
GO
Not once to his hometown after he left school.
3. Despite having a university degree, Anna can’t find a job.
ALTHOUGH
Anna can’t find a job a university degree.
4. You should never use a lift immediately after an earthquake.
ACCOUNT
On a lift immediately after an earthquake.
5. She couldn’t hear what I was saying because of the noise.
MUCH
There was she couldn’t hear what I was saying.
10
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Listen
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You will hear six short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what
you heard. Choose the picture which answers the question correctly.
1
2
a
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c
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3
4
a
b
c
5
a
b
c
a
b
c
6
a
b
c
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12
READ
Read the four texts. For questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.
A
I never really planned on becoming a comedian. In fact, I started working with
my dad, in his dental laboratory. I think it happened because funny things kept
happening to me every day. Then, at the end of the day I would be somewhere and
tell people stories about these funny things and they generally laughed, a lot. And
because telling stories about all the funny things that happened was the best part of
my day, one day I suddenly thought to myself, maybe I should just skip the first part
of the day and go straight to the end. So, I did and I became a comedian. It wasn’t
a surprise to my friends, after years of practical jokes, when they learnt that I was
becoming a ventriloquist.
B
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I once had a job working in a warehouse. At first, none of my friends knew
what I did, just that I worked in a warehouse. The only other clue they had
was that they would see me going to work wearing trousers, thick socks and
a wooly hat. The word started going round that I worked in the refrigerated
rooms of a meat factory and that’s why I had to wear so many clothes. It
was kind of funny because I was a vegetarian at the time. The truth is that
I worked for a company that sold printer ink. It’s just that something was
wrong with the central heating system and it was absolutely freezing inside.
I remember the one thing that kept me going at the time was thinking that
one day I was going to use my situation in a comedy show and that’s how
Jimmy West was born.
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C
I played guitar for many years in a folk band, travelling at the weekend playing in
small venues to locals. One night our singer got food poisoning before a gig. I’m
telling you, it was not pretty. Anyway the only other person who could sing was me
and trust me I don’t have a great voice. Still, with no other choice we started the
gig with me as the singer. To avoid having to sing too much I started telling jokes
between the songs and half way through the gig we realised that the audience was
loving it. By the second half of the night the gig had turned into a kind of musical
comedy and they liked it so much that the venue asked us back to perform again.
D
It all started with Charlie Chaplin silent films. My dad was a huge fan and
so when I was a kid we regularly watched Charlie Chaplin projected onto
our living room wall. Sometimes we had days at home when without
saying anything we would all start doing our everyday chores in Chaplin
style. My family were very supportive when I said that I wanted to study
film at university. When I was there I started writing comedy scripts. In
the end, because I knew my characters better than anyone else, I started
playing the main parts too instead of finding other actors. Comic acting
came easily to me after all those years at home.
Which person
1. says that his/her friends had a mistaken idea about his/her
previous job?
2. says that he/she worked as a member of a group?
3. says that he/she tried to work in the family business?
4. explains how he/she got into comedy accidentally?
5. describes life at home growing up?
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6. states that his/her choice of career was understandable for people
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who knew him/her well?
7. gives information about his previous work conditions?
8. first got involved in creating comedy as a student?
9. says his/her previous job also involved performing?
10. says his/her first job provided him/her with an idea for a comedy?
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10
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Test 12 (Module 12)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in bold.
In 1950, Alan Turing, a (1)
mathematician and scientist, proposed the idea of a test
DISTINGUISH
to find out whether people can tell if they are talking to a machine or a real human being. Since then, computer
(2)
being able to hold (3)
, all over the world, have been trying to create robots which can pass the test by
PROGRAM
conversations.
STIMULATE
In June 2014, a computer program called Eugene Goostman did such a good (4)
of
IMITATE
a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy at the Royal Society in London, that it passed the test. The test was for a computer
program to convince human judges more than 30% of the time during a set of five minute keyboard
conversations, that it was a real human. 10 out of 30 judges were convinced that he was real, which was a
(5)
victory, particularly because the conversations were not limited in topic.
DECIDE
The scientists, Vladimir Veselov and Eugene Demchenko, hope that Eugene will help to (6)
BROAD
our perception of how robots can be used and provide (7)
INSPIRE
trying to make (8)
breakthroughs.
to other scientists who are
TECHNOLOGY
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8
B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
5. Alex, I really can’t tolerate your
any
more. Stop leaving your things all over the place.
a. messiness
b. perspective
c. forgetfulness
d. maintenance
6. There were only a few
typing
mistakes in the essay.
a. undeserved
b. desirable
c. expected
d. unintentional
7. The bank teller warned me that there’s a number of
notes on the market.
a. economical
b. imitation
c. counterfeit
d. artificial
8. These last few days, Martin’s behaviour is totally
. I don’t understand what’s the matter
with him.
a. affordable
b. non-existent
c. incomprehensible
d. minor
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1. Alan is so
that he almost never
remembers where his things are.
a. angered
b. unexpected
c. unintentional
d. absent-minded
2. The use of
in exhibitions on ancient
civilisations really makes you feel you are going back in
time.
a. fussiness
b. wireless hotspot
c. virtual reality
d. mould
3. Erica prefers talking to her friends in
rather than sending them e-mails.
a. detail
b. person
c. brief
d. theory
4. I was planning to go out tonight, but on
I’m going to stay home and watch a film.
a. schedule
b. second thoughts
c. the job
d. average
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C. Circle the correct word.
1. The president of the company has not appeared in reality / public after the scandal became known.
2. Patrick must have misplaced his memory stick / hands-free and now he can’t find the files he needs.
3. I’m trying to foresee / envision him working as a teacher, but I can’t.
4. Try to mark / channel your children’s imagination in creative activities.
5. Is there anyone who wouldn’t like to get a(n) attempt / glimpse of what the future may hold?
6. Let’s see how what we learnt today works in practice / progress.
7. I don’t plan to come up / get back at him for the way he acted the other day.
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7
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
mishap
invisible
perceive
to date
bring about
1. Turning a(n)
into an advantage requires intelligence.
2. Alison is very
of her pet parrot and doesn’t look after it properly.
3. At first many of his inventions were
by people as strange or
unnecessary.
4. We should all give Jim
for the brilliant idea he came up with.
stimulate
5. Technological advances have
neglectful
everyday lives.
outcome
6. Finding ways to
credit
for any teacher.
artefact
7. Bacteria are
to the naked eye.
8. What was the
of your research for a new antibiotic?
significant improvements in our
your students’ capacity to learn, is a challenge
9. It’s difficult to decide which invention is the most significant
10. There are a number of priceless
.
on display in the museum.
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grammar
10
E. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. Lucy
by the mechanic last week.
a. gets her car repaired
b. had had her car repaired
c. had her car repaired
d. has had her car repaired
2. I
a nice colour for my bedroom next week.
a. will have a decorator choose
b. will get a decorator chosen
c. will have a decorator chosen
d. get a decorator choose
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3. Please,
by the accountant first thing
tomorrow morning.
a. you will have the accounts checked
b. have the accounts checked
c. will have the accounts checked
d. will you have the accounts checked
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4. I often
to my friends living abroad because I
like to keep in touch with them.
a. have e-mails sent
b. send e-mails
c. have sent e-mails
d. sending e-mails
because we didn’t have enough
5. We postponed
money.
a. having painted our house
b. have painted our house
c. to have painted our house
d. having our house painted
6. They
for their lost sister.
a. are getting a detective search
b. got a detective to searched
c. had a detective searched
d. are having a detective searched
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F. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1.If I
(not take) my credit card with me, we
(cannot pay) the
bill at the restaurant yesterday.
2.Beth wishes he
(not complain) all the time. It really annoys her.
3.Janet
(not miss) her flight if she
(wake up) earlier this
morning.
4.If only you
(give) me your advice a bit earlier.
5.I’d rather you
(not take) the car today because I’ll need it later.
6.If Mary
(hear) the phone ring, she
(answer) it.
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9
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. Mark joined the football team only because his father wanted him to.
If
HAD
his father, Mark wouldn’t have joined the football team.
2. Someone stole Bill’s car yesterday.
STOLEN
Bill
yesterday.
3. My parents regret not having installed an alarm system.
My parents
WISH
an alarm system.
4. They missed the turn because they didn’t see the sign.
They
NOT
the turn if they had seen the sign.
5. Our flat needs painting before we rent it.
We need
GET
before we rent it.
6. It’s a pity we can’t visit the gallery today.
If
ONLY
the gallery today.
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12
LISTEN
Listen to a journalist talking about 3D printing. Choose a, b, c or d.
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1. What is the speaker’s main intention?
a. to promote 3D printing
b. to warn of the dangers of 3D printing
c. to explain how to use a 3D printer
d. to present the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printers
2. Which of the following possibilities are not mentioned by the speaker?
a. printing body parts for medical treatment
b. responding to an unexpected need
c. new businesses opening because of the interest in 3D printers
d. an opportunity for personal creativity
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3. Whose use of 3D printers does the speaker believe is
very important?
a. businesses
b. doctors
c. designers
d. people making things at home
5. What does the speaker mean when she says:
a. It’s a story we tell to children.
b. It’s a situation that is seen very often.
c. It’s a story from long ago.
d. It’s still a puzzle.
4. What does the speaker expect that 3D printers will
achieve in the future?
a. Dangerous use of 3D printers will increase.
b. Creativity will increase.
c. There will be a radical change in medical care.
d. It is still too early to say.
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10
Read
Read the text and answer questions 1-5. Choose a, b, c or d.
THE HUGGABLE HUMANOID
I am the KSHO21 Humanoid Robot, released especially
for security purposes. I make an ideal bodyguard
with special features including extra strength and
a knowledge of martial arts. Not just a handsome
face, I can be programmed to speak six languages in
different accents and voice pitches according to your
choice. Furthermore, I come equipped with 15 separate
personalities, from shy and introverted to extroverted
and loud. You can easily adjust my personality to match
yours.
The first humanoid robot, the A-girl, was created six
years ago after twenty years of research by Dr Keblar
Star. His goal was to make a dutiful companion for his
elderly mother. Apart from providing basic help with
everyday matters such as cooking, cleaning and ironing,
the A-girl could talk, listen, converse and react. Very
soon, the A-girl, known as Agnes, became a beloved
member of the Star family, outliving Dr Star’s mother and
currently programmed to keep an eye on his children.
The first humanoid available for commercial use was
sold by SkyWorld, Ltd a year after Agnes was created.
Since then, various humanoid models have been created
to serve specific needs, often doing jobs considered
too dangerous for humans. Though we do not have
emotions, we make loyal companions.
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For my part, I’m here to protect you even if this means
risking my own safety. I don’t eat, sleep, complain, nor
can I be bribed and require less maintenance than a
guard dog. I come with an unlimited lifetime guarantee,
even though I don’t have a life and cannot die.
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1. The KSHO21 Humanoid
has got special features that
make it a perfect
a. translator
b. personality
c. security guard
d. companion
2. What is true about the first
humanoid robot?
a. It was created to do housework.
b. It was created for families who wanted more members.
c. It was created to be a babysitter.
d. It was created to be a doctor’s assistant.
3. How long has it been since the first humanoid became
available for commercial use?
a. five years
b. six years
c. twenty years
d. twenty-five years
4. What is SkyWorld, Ltd?
a. the company that created Agnes
b. the first company that sold humanoids
c. a company that creates humanoids for specific needs
d. the company Dr Keblar Star works for
5. What is not true about the KSHO21 Humanoid Robot?
a. It is available with a choice of personalities.
b. It doesn’t require much maintenance.
c. It can speak several languages.
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d. It has feelings.
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Total Score
80
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Final Test (Modules 1-12)
Final Test (Modules 1 - 12)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer
a, b, c or d best fits each blank.
THE FOSBURY FLOP
Dick Fosbury is one of the most significant athletes there has
bar, and a face-forward ‘straddle’ jump. Fosbury started
ever been in (1)
experimenting with jumping backwards over the bar, head-
high-jumping. While still at school, after
experimenting, he completely (2)
the technique for the
high jump, creating his own unique and (3)
first. He started to get the (7)
style.
(8)
Although Fosbury was one of the tallest kids at school, he
was a(n) (4)
four feet out from the bar, whereas classic ‘straddle’ jumpers
While at school, he had difficulty jumping over a 5-foot bar,
were less than one foot away from the bar when they left
which was the standard height to enter into school track
the ground.
for Fosbury, but because
he had determination, he took on the challenge to (6)
towards it in a curve, before finally leaping into
the air and over the bar. He took off from the ground nearly
person to develop a new way of jumping.
competitions. This was (5)
of it and stuck to this
method, starting further and further away from the bar, then
a
Fosbury became a bit of a (9)
new technique.
when the spectators and
media first watched him jump. Many reporters made fun of
him and one newspaper called him the ‘World’s Laziest High
At the time there were two ways of jumping: a scissor style
Jumper.’ Another reporter wrote that he (10)
where athletes threw one leg and then the other over the
a ‘fish
flopping in a boat’, and that’s how the name Fosbury Flop
was born.
1. a. accessible
b. demanding
c. competitive
d. inflatable
2. a. banned
b. furthered
c. packed
d. revolutionised
3. a. dramatic
b. long-term
c. motivating
d. predictable
4. a. permanent
b. improbable
c. conventional
d. left-handed
Olympic Games in Mexico City,
5. a. confusing
b. frustrating
c. unexpected
d. unintentional
he not only won a gold medal but
6. a. get across
b. strike up
c. figure out
d. break into
also set a new Olympic record,
7. a. heart
b. hand
c. hold
d. hang
(12)
8. a. flinging
b. pushing
c. sprinting
d. plunging
feet 4.2 inches. Today the ‘Flop’ is
9. a. laughing stock
b. comic
c. newcomer
d. villain
the most popular modern high-
10. a. curled
b. resembled
c. stated
d. shifted
jumping technique.
11. a. smile
b. fun
c. laugh
d. joke
12. a. blowing
b. constructing
c. vowing
d. soaring
However, Fosbury had the last
(11)
when, in the 1968
over a bar set at 7
Score
12
B. Complete the blanks with the words in the box.
, looked up at the sky. A (2)
was circling
above his head. It could probably smell the fish in the boat. He wondered what time it was. He was close
seaweed
to the rocky (3)
seashore
He decided it was time to head in. Besides, he was getting hungry. Pete brought his boat in and tied it up.
sea level
The beach was covered in dark green (5)
seashell
backpack. His eye caught sight of a pink and white (6)
seaman
leave them on the beach but he picked this one up and wrapped it up carefully before putting it in his top
and realised that the (4)
had risen.
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Pete, the (1)
seagull
. He collected some and put it in a small
. He usually preferred to
pocket. The shops on the seafront were busy with people. Pete buttoned up his coat and, carrying a bucket
of fish and his backpack, he headed towards the fish market.
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C. Circle the correct answer to complete the dialogue.
A: You’re late, aren’t you?
B: Sorry. I lost track of time. I was at The Hub.
B: Yes! You know it’s not real, but it sure looks like it! I
jumped right out of my seat!
A: How was it?
A: Wow. It sounds (6) thrilling / threatening.
B: They’ve totally done it up. It has all this new state-of-the(1) art / device technology.
B: It is. You should check it out sometime.
A: Really? Like what?
B: They had this other room which was even more
interactive. When you went inside, it created the
(7) farce / illusion that you were trapped inside a box
of spiders, and had to make a(n) (8) guess / attempt to
escape.
B: They have a virtual (2) intelligence / reality room. It’s
really cool. You go inside and you think you’re in a(n)
(3) oil spill / submarine surrounded by sharks and
squid.
A: I will.
A: How close up?
A: Sounds like a nightmare to me.
B: Well, at one point a giant squid came right next to
the window and its (4) tentacle / fin came crashing
through the window.
B: Actually, when I saw the spiders I ran out so fast I almost
(9) knocked over / put down a piece of equipment.
A: Wasn’t that (5) ferocious / terrifying?
A: Well, I’ll give the underwater experience a try, but the
spider room sounds way too (10) creepy / deceptive
for me!
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Grammar
D. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Having
dance lessons from an early age, she went
on to become a professional dancer.
a. take
b. took
c. taking
d. taken
2. I remember
a. to meet
c. met
Tim at my aunt’s house.
b. meeting
d. have met
3. You
have told me the truth from the beginning,
because I found out anyway.
a. needn’t
b. ought
c. should
d. may
4. Hamlet is
works.
a. consider
c. considered
to be one of Shakespeare’s greatest
5. He insisted on
a. pay
c. to pay
the bill.
b. paying
d. paid
6. Take a bottle of water with you
a. although
b. so
c. in case
d. so that
you get thirsty.
7. If you
harder, you would have passed the exams.
a. had studied
b. studying
c. study
d. have studied
8. I wish I
her at the hospital, but I didn’t have time.
a. would have visited b. visited
c. had visited
d. have visited
b. to consider
d. considering
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8
E. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. Sally got her brother to buy her a cup of coffee.
Sally HAD
her a cup of coffee.
2. People say that she lives in the UK.
She BE
living in the UK.
3. I regret not studying harder for my exams.
If ONLY
harder for my exams.
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4. ‘I didn’t lie to you,’ said George.
DENIED
George to me.
5. Our parents let us go to our friend’s house.
We WERE
to go to our friend’s house.
6. It was foolish of you to make that comment.
You really 60
OUGHT
that comment.
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F. Read the text and circle the correct answer.
If I (1) hadn’t travelled / didn’t travel to Paris ten years ago,
When I returned home, I decided (6) to take / taking art
I might never have (2) become / became an artist. I was
lessons so that I (7) may / would learn more things about
visiting a friend (3) whose / who was studying architecture.
drawing and painting. The art teacher had me (8) painted /
He invited me (4) to go / going along with him to a painting
paint in a variety of different ways and styles (9) in order to /
seminar he was attending. (5) In spite / Despite it being the
in case see what I could do. After a few months of practice
first time I actually painted on canvas, the teacher told me
and training, I realised that this was what I wanted to do.
that I was talented and could further improve my abilities if
(10) Painting / To Paint not only became a pleasant hobby,
I was interested.
but developed into an exciting career path that continues to
surprise me even today.
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Listen
READ
You will hear part of an interview with a woman named
Barbara Walsh. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer
a, b or c.
Read the text and answer the questions.
Choose a, b, c or d.
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1. Who was responsible for the SunSmart campaign?
a. The Australian Department of Education
b. The Cancer Council of Victoria
c. Sid, the singing seagull
2. What is the slogan of the American National Council on
Skin Cancer’s Campaign?
Voyages and Travels
of Count Funnibos
and Baron Stilkin
b. ‘Slip! Slop! Slap! And Wrap!’
‘What shall we do with ourselves,
my dear Stilkin?’ exclaimed Count Funnibos,
yawning and stretching out his legs and arms.
c. ‘No Hat, No Play’
‘Let’s travel,’ suggested Baron Stilkin, with a smile.
a. ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’
3. Barbara Walsh, mother of three, is opposed to the ‘No
‘Why?’ asked the Count, yawning again.
Hat, No Play’ rules because she
‘To see the world, of course,’ answered the Baron.
a. disagrees that cases of sunburn have decreased as a
‘Can’t we see the world just by looking out of the
window?’ asked the Count.
result of these rules.
b. thinks that they cause more problems than they solve.
c. would like them to be less strict and applied only
when necessary.
4. When does Barbara Walsh agree that the ‘No Hat, No
Play’ rules should be followed?
a. never; children should take responsibility for their own
sun protection.
b. only from 11 am to 4 pm and just for fair-skinned children
c. only in the summer and on sunny days from 11 am to
4 pm
‘Perhaps you’re right. You are always right when
I’m wrong unless, of course, you agree with me
and are wrong too,’ agreed the Count. ‘Where
shall we go?’
‘Let’s travel around the world and see it all, or as
far around as we can get,’ said the Baron. ‘But
then we won’t see it all.’
‘When shall we start our trip?’ asked the Count.
‘How about next year?’
a. They pretend they have forgotten their hats to get out
of playing.
b. They pretend they have forgotten their hats to get out
of PE.
c. They share one another’s hats.
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‘Never put off until tomorrow what can be done
today or next year,’ said the Baron. ‘Besides, we
24 have got no ties holding us back.’
‘Yes, my neck-ties are still at the laundry and I also
need some new shoe ties,’ said the Count.
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‘That’s what many people think, but they can’t
really know the world just by looking out of their
windows,’ said the Baron.
‘Never mind, I’ll get them for you in time,’ said the
Baron. ‘You have plenty of money, so you can pay
for both of us, which will be a much simpler way
of doing the accounts.’
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‘Yes. I hate complicated accounts,’ said the
Count, who thought the Baron was smart and
that this was an especially clever idea. ‘And
what luggage do we need?’
‘Let me see. You have got two suitcases,’ said
the Baron. ‘You can use one and I’ll use the
other.’ He thought carefully. ‘Besides the ties,
you’ll need a shirt, a comb for your curly hair,
glasses and a toothpick. It may be a good idea
to take an umbrella, in case it rains.’
‘Shouldn’t I take my slippers?’ asked the Count.
‘What a great idea!’ exclaimed the Baron. ‘Take
your hiking boots, too.’
‘I only have one pair. If I put them on, I’ll walk
too fast for you and you won’t be able to keep
up,’ he said.
‘Yes, Funnibos, I’ve already thought of that. I
never let problems stand in my way. You can
wear one boot and I’ll wear the other, then
hand in hand we’ll go across the country as
fast as you would if you were alone,’ said the
Baron.
‘But wait!’ said the Count, just as they
were about to take off on their trip around
the world. ‘I must give directions to my
housekeeper about the management of my
castle and property while I am gone.’
1. When, according to Count Funnibos, is Baron Stilkin wrong?
a. When he doesn’t agree with the Count.
b. When he agrees with the Count.
c. Never. He is always right.
d. He is always wrong.
2. What does Baron Stilkin mean when he says ‘Never put off until
tomorrow what can be done today or next year’?
a. You shouldn’t delay something that you can do immediately.
b. You shouldn’t do something today if it can be done
tomorrow.
c. Don’t delay something that you can do next year.
d. It makes no difference if you do something immediately or in
the distant future.
3. When Baron Stilkin mentions ‘ties’ in line 24, he is referring to
a. pieces of cloth worn around the neck
b. shoelaces
c. connections with people or places
d. travel opportunities
4. Why does Count Funnibos think that paying for Baron Stilkin’s
travel costs as well as his own is ‘a great idea’?
a. He is a rich man who wants to give his friend a gift.
b. They won’t have to worry about calculating costs if only one
of them pays.
c. Baron Stilkin will do small jobs for him if he pays.
d. He thinks it will be cheaper if he pays for two.
‘Tell her to lock the doors and windows of your
castle,’ said the Baron. ‘Don’t worry about your
property. It can’t run away, can it?’
5. What can we infer about the relationship between Count
Funnibos and Baron Stilkin?
‘Thank you for that great idea,’ answered the
Count. ‘Even so, people do lose their property
sometimes. How does that happen?’
b. They both like to take charge and make decisions.
‘They lose it when they don’t look after it
properly,’ answered the Baron.
‘Mine belongs to my heirs,’ said the Count.
‘Then it can’t run away unless your heirs run
also, so stop worrying and let’s get going,’
said the Baron just as two tiny suitcases were
brought into the room.
a. The Count thinks the Baron has strange ideas.
c. They can never agree about anything.
d. The Baron takes advantage of the Count’s wealth.
6. As the two men are about to leave, Count Funnibos is worried
about
a. thieves entering the castle.
b. his heirs running away with his property.
c. the safety of his wealth and property.
d. the housekeeper losing all his property.
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12
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and respond by writing
a letter to the editor
expressing your views
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When students leave school some of them who want to
go on to higher education decide to take a gap year first.
This means that instead of going straight to university, they
spend a year gaining life experience. Some go abroad, either
taking part in a volunteer programme, travelling, working
or a combination of all three. Others stay at home and gain
work experience in the area they are thinking of studying
and save up money for going to university. Opinions are
divided on which of the two ways is best to spend this gap
year.
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Key to Tests
Test 1 (Module 1)
VOCABULARY
A.
1. b 2. c
3. d
5. c 6. d 7. a
B.
1. c
2. b
3. d
4. a
8. b
4. d
5. b
C.
1. convinced
2.near
3.set off
4.pond
5.transferred
D.
1. cuisine
2. scenery
3. route
4. wandering
5. impersonal
6. helplessness
7. gesture
8. settle down
9. exquisite
10. bank
F.
1. is the best tennis player
2. was easier than
3. sooner we leave, the earlier
4. are not as fast as
5. more and more animals
6. was less upset than
GRAMMAR
E.
1. always interrupts/is always
interrupting, hate
2. look
3. doesn’t mind, complain
4. is tasting, tastes
5. are improving
6. arrives
7. are thinking
G.
1. more
2. is seeing, has
3. least
4. takes
5. more energetic
6. Does that car belong
7. elder
8. meets, always have
LISTEN
1. b 2. c
4. a 5. b
3. b
6. c
READ
1. C 2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
Listening Transcript
Do you remember the man who sold his entire life on the
Internet in 2008 for £300,000? Fed up with his life, he sold his
three-bedroom home in Western Australia, his car, motorcycle,
Jet Ski and parachuting gear. He walked out the door with just
his wallet, passport and dreams! Since then, he’s completed 100
goals in 100 weeks of travel and adventure around the world.
We are now proud to announce that his 100th goal has just been
completed with the publication of his book A Life Sold that tells
his fascinating story. Order it now over the Internet or pick it up
from your local bookshop. This is one book that will definitely
make a good film, so stay tuned for more on that.
2. You overhear a couple of tourists talking.
M: Where’s the tent?
W: Didn’t we bring it? I remember taking it out of the
cupboard and putting it down on the table.
M: Well, remembering it doesn’t help us much now!
W: I was going to put it in the car but then I wanted to water
all the plants. It’s going to be really hot this week!
M: Great. So the plants are going to be fine, but we’re not!
W: Don’t worry. We’ve got sleeping bags. We can sleep under
the stars.
M: I guess we haven’t got a choice.
3. You hear a travel documentary maker talking on a
radio programme.
I had a great job working as a TV producer. I even shared
an Emmy award for my production of a cable television
sports programme, but I decided I needed some time out.
Society constantly pushes us to chase more and more
money so we can buy more and more things, even if we
don’t have the free time to enjoy those things. I decided
to leave it all behind and go backpacking. I travelled the
world with just five pounds of clothes and thirty pounds of
video equipment. A year’s worth of travelling turned into
Welcome to my World, a 90-minute film jam-packed with
travel stories. Making the film was one way for me to feel
like I wasn’t totally throwing away my career.
4. You hear a man explaining how to use a new
computer program for animators.
M: It’s very simple. You just click here and then scroll down
and click on the sound you want, then you drag it over to
the box here and...
W: Wait... wait! You’re going too fast. Can you show me again
slowly so I can write it down?
M: You don’t need to write it down. It’s all here. It’s so easy!
W: Maybe for you. You’re good with computers.
M: It has nothing to do with being good with computers. I
just sit down and read the help files to find out how the
program works. You can do the same. You just need to sit
down and do it.
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1. You hear a radio presenter talking about a man who
changed his life completely.
5. You hear two people discussing an island campsite.
M: There’s this great campsite on a remote island where
Peter goes every summer. Should we try it out this
summer?
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Listening Transcript
W: What’s it like?
M: It’s right on the beach, but there are lots of trees for
shade, too.
W: Oh, that sounds fantastic, but how will we get there from
the port? Is there public transport?
M: I don’t think so but, if Peter is there, we can ask him to
pick us up from the port. He’ll be taking his car.
W: Great. Let me think about it!
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6. You hear someone talking about a trip they are about
to take.
W: So, I hear you’re going to Scotland this weekend. Is it a
skiing trip?
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M: I wish it were, you know how much I love to ski. But
actually I won’t have any time to. Unfortunately, my
grandfather died recently and I’ve got to settle some
family matters there. You know, close up his house,
decide what to do with his car and things like that.
W: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I didn’t know you’d got family
in Scotland.
M: Well, I don’t really. That’s why I’m going, because nobody
else in the family is able to go right now.
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Test 2 (Module 2)
Vocabulary
A.
1. fashionable
2. starving
3. homeless
4. thankful
5. wearable
6. innovative
7. considerable
8. impossible
B.
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. d
C.
1. fashion-conscious
2. ambitious
3. undercharged
4. hardships
5. confide
6. justify
5. lived, bought
D.
1. support
2. resembles
3. outlook
4. length
5. contemporary
6. carefree
7. rage
8. weird
9. essential
10. filthy
F.
1. b
2. b
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. c
G.
1. he used to go camping
2. costs 5 pounds a
3. would always do his homework
4. the Russian language
5. always got/was always getting into
trouble
GRAMMAR
E.
1. would read, worked
2. was listening, was watering
3. was walking, remembered
4. didn’t use to watch, was
LISTEN
1. b 2. a
3. c
4. c
5. b
6. a
READ
1. C 2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
Listening Transcript
2. You hear a singer talking about his work.
Singer: …..Well of course my fans like the music that I make.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t buy my CDs. But I don’t think
my music is the only reason that I’m popular. I’m always
very careful about which clothes I wear when I’m playing
music in front of an audience and I also try to keep up to
date with the latest fashions in hairstyles. If I produced the
same music but didn’t take care of the way I look, then I
don’t think I would be as popular as I am now.
3. You overhear a conversation in a department store.
Woman: Wow! That jacket looks absolutely fantastic on you!
You just have to buy it.
Man:
Yeah. It does look good, actually. I’ve always wanted
a fashionable jacket and the fabric feels so smooth
too.
Woman: OK then. What are you waiting for? Go and pay for it
so we can leave.
Man:
I don’t know. I like it a lot, but I’m not sure that it’s
really worth the money. I can’t justify spending so
much money on something that I would only wear
two or three times a year.
4. You overhear a woman talking about a trip to a new
market.
Woman: I had been looking forward to it for weeks. People
had told me that it was one of the biggest in the country,
so as you can imagine, I was really excited about going.
When I got there I was amazed. I couldn’t believe how
many stalls there were. It’s at least three times bigger than
our local market. Some of the fabrics and clothes on sale
were of the highest quality, but I’m afraid I can’t tell you
anything about the food stalls because I was exhausted by
the time I’d finished looking at the clothes section.
5. You hear a fashion designer being interviewed.
Fashion designer: I think I have the best job in the world.
I feel so lucky. Initially, I decided to become a designer
so I could make enough money to enjoy a comfortable
lifestyle. However, I soon started to fall in love with the
creations that I was making and when I see how good
people feel when they wear one of my designs, it puts a
big smile on my face.
6. You hear a woman talking to her husband.
Woman: So what do you think of my new skirt?
Man:
(Hesitantly) It’s nice.
Woman: Is that all you’re going to say? What’s wrong? Do you
think it makes me look fat?
Man:
No, I don’t. I would never say that, even if it were
true…….which it isn’t, of course.
Woman: So what is it then?
Man:
Well. First, let me say that the fabric looks lovely and
the cut of the skirt is very stylish.
Woman: So. What don’t you like?
Man:
I just think you should make it a little longer so it at
least covers your knees.
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1. You hear a mother and daughter talking about the
clothes that a famous actress wears.
Daughter: Don’t you think she looked amazing in the
interview last night? I just love the clothes she
wears.
Mother: Well, she is beautiful, but I don’t really like her
dress sense.
Daughter: Why not? Is it because she wears those bright
tops?
Mother: They are a bit too bright for my taste, but no, they
don’t bother me. I just think that because she’s
got short hair, which makes her look a bit like a
boy, she should choose some clothes that match.
Daughter: Oh, come on! Are you saying that you want her to
dress like a boy? That’s just ridiculous!
Mother: No, no. What I mean is…she shouldn’t wear all
those fancy clothes and accessories like long
earrings and necklaces. I think if she kept her
dress style simpler, it would suit her more.
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Test 3 (Module 3)
Vocabulary
A.
1. b 2. d 3. c 4. c
5. b 6. d 7. a 8. c
B.
1. d
5. b
2. b
6. a
3. d 4. c
7. c 8. a
C.
1. letdown
2. promotion
3. symbol
4. getaway
5. blatantly
6. digit
7. From my point of view
8. take
D.
1. convenience
2. network
3. revolutionise
2. What (film) did you see?
3. Who stars in it?
4. How long is the film/it?
5. where is it playing?
6. How did you get there?
7. Did you do anything else/What did you
do after that?
8. Is/Was it expensive?
4. outbreak
5. web page
6. remarkable
7. participate
8. subscribe
9. cooperate
10. accessible
GRAMMAR
E.
1. have been shopping
2. Have you ever wished
3. has had
4. have enjoyed
5. has been swimming
6. has been working
7. has just left
8. have read
9. has been
10. has put on
G.
1. have had this house for
2. much did you pay for
3. have not played tennis for
4. far is it
5. have you been working
LISTEN
1. b 2. c 3. a 4. c
5. b 6. a
READ
1. B 2. G 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. F
F.
1. What did you do last night?
Listening Transcript
1.
Woman: So where do you want to go tonight?
Man:
To tell you the truth, I’m really tired. I’d prefer to
stay at home and watch a film.
Woman: That sounds good to me. We could order some
pizza too.
Question: Where are the couple going to spend their evening?
2.
Man:
Did you book the theatre tickets?
Woman: Yes, I did.
Man:
What time should we leave?
Woman: Well, it starts at seven o’clock but the doors open at
six o’clock.
Man:
So if we leave 30 minutes before the doors open
then we should be there on time.
Woman: Yes, I think that sounds about right.
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Question: What time are the man and the woman going to
leave the house?
3.
Man:
Harry is coming over to visit us on the weekend.
Woman: Great! When did he call you?
Man:
He sent me a text while I was working in the office
this morning.
Woman: Funny. I was just thinking of emailing him.
Question: How did Harry contact him this morning?
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4.
Man:
What’s your favourite gadget?
Woman: Well, it used to be my laptop, because I could use it
anywhere I wanted, but I’ve just fallen in love with
my smartphone now. I can surf the Internet, take
great photos and videos and of course I can keep in
touch with everyone. I think it’s amazing that you
can do all these things on a device that fits in your
pocket.
Question: What used to be the woman’s favourite gadget?
5.
Woman: Have you seen my laptop?
Man: It was on the kitchen table yesterday afternoon.
Woman: I know, but I used it in the living room last night.
Man: Maybe the cleaner put it back in our bedroom.
Question: Where did the woman last see her laptop?
6.
Woman: Shall we go and see that new science fiction film at
the theater?
Man:
No way! I never watch science fiction films. They
make me fall asleep. I’d prefer a comedy or an
adventure film.
Woman: I like comedies, but I can’t stand adventure films.
Question: Which type of film do both the man and the woman like?
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 4
Test 4 (Module 4)
VOCABULARY
A.
1. imagination
2. subconscious
3. producer
4. occasionally
5. intersection
6. Geologists
7. scientists
8. gradually
B.
1. a
5. c
2. c
6. b
3. d
7. b
C.
1. spread
2. arises
3. intermission
4. accountant
5. effect
6. first-hand
7. rise
4. d
D.
1. machinery
2. identical
3. handful
4. religious
5. First-born
6. interrogating
6. lots of
7. experience
7. interpretation
8. eventually
9. consult
10. interfere
GRAMMAR
E.
1. d 2. b 3. c
5. d 6. b 7. b
F.
1. is
2. many
3. few
4. hardly any
5. travels
4. d
G.
1. is hardly any coffee
2. first time Tony had tasted
3. would spend hours playing
4. was going to go shopping
5. a great deal of noise
LISTEN
1. c 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b 6. a
READ
1. C 2. D
4. E 5. A
3. G
6. B
Listening Transcript
Dr JT:
When we see things, messages get sent
to the back of our brain, the information is
processed and we become aware of what we
are experiencing. But if we are taking in a lot of
signals and information, it might not all travel
at the same time. One piece of information may
arrive later than the others and the brain may
interpret it as a separate event. It then plays on
top of the already recorded moment and then it
feels like……………….
Presenter: ……. it’s happened before.
Exactly! This also happens when we are
Dr JT:
distracted. Let’s say you’re walking down a street
and something catches your eye, like a fancy
red motorbike. Well, as you are looking at this
motorbike your brain is still subconsciously
taking in other details from your environment.
When your attention goes back to the street you
feel as if you are experiencing it for a second
time because of the information that has passed
into your brain without you being aware of it.
Presenter: Actually, that sounds right. It happens to me
when I’m talking on my mobile phone.
Yes, that makes sense. Mobile phones divide
Dr JT:
our attention and distract us, but we still take in
what is around us even though we don’t realise
it.
Presenter: Does this mean that mobile phone users have a
higher chance of having a déjà vu experience?
Generally, déjà vu has a greater chance of
Dr JT:
happening when pathways sending messages to
and from the brain are overactive. People who
are exhausted are more likely to experience it.
People who travel a lot and those who are highly
educated also report more cases than people
who like to stay at home. Generally, people
with stimulated brains and great imaginations
experience it.
Presenter: Yes, I’ve read that novelists such as Dickens,
Proust and Tolstoy have mentioned déjà vu
many times……………… (fade out)
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Presenter: Have you ever walked into a room and felt sure
you’d been there before, but you’ve no idea
when? Perhaps you’ve been in the middle of
a conversation and thought, ‘this feels really
familiar’ but you don’t know why. This is called
déjà vu and the big question is: ‘Why does it
happen?’ Well, here, to answer our questions is
Dr James Townsend, author of the book ‘Haven’t
I met you before?’ which focuses on the curious
phenomenon of déjà vu. Dr Townsend, welcome
to the show.
Good afternoon. Thanks for inviting me, but
Dr JT:
don’t expect any definite answers. Déjà vu
is a very brief experience that happens out
of the blue, so it’s pretty difficult to study it
scientifically. So, the best we can do is present
different theories.
Presenter: What if I said to you, ‘Haven’t I met you before?’
Ha! The title of my book! Well, we both know
Dr JT:
that this is the first time we’ve met, so I’d say that
your mind is playing tricks on you.
Presenter: What kind of tricks?
Dr JT:
Well, you may have previously seen my photo
on the cover of one of my books or the tie I’m
wearing in a shop. Now, when you meet me, my
face or tie identify and bring back the forgotten
memory of an image from the past. Then, from
this detail, your brain recreates an entire scene
and you think you’ve met me before. This
memory creation can also be caused by a smell
or sound.
Presenter: Yes, smells do bring back a lot of memories.
This theory is more convincing when we know
Dr JT:
that children under the age of eight don’t seem
to experience déjà vu.
Presenter: How about if I told you that I dreamt our entire
conversation last night?
Well, if you dreamt it, then it’s clearly not déjà vu.
Dr JT:
What you’re describing is a psychic experience.
Typically, déjà vu lasts for about 10 to 30
seconds and occurs during an event, not before.
Presenter: So why else might déjà vu happen?
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Test 5 (Module 5)
Vocabulary
A.
1. a 2. b 3. c 4. c
5. b 6. a 7. d
B.
1. b
2. a
3. d 4. d
5. c
6. b
C.
1. income
2. update
3. favourable
4. catch on
5. benefits
6. candidate
7. protested
D.
1. satisfied
2. took over
3. granted
G.
1. might not visit us
2. is going to have/is having
3. can’t be older than
4. will have prepared dinner
5. are going to leave
4. fluent
5. downpour
6. prestigious
7. limitless
8. qualifications
9. merchant
10. broaden
listen
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. F
GRAMMAR
E.
1. will have got
2. are you going to do
3. might
4. am going to study
5. must
6. is about to ring
7. be doing
8. have finished
F.
1. b
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. B
READ
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D
5. A 6. C 7. C 8. B
5. a
6. b
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Listening Transcript
SPEAKER 1
My Uncle Franco said, ‘Just because you like eating doesn’t
mean you should be a chef. You’ve got to love what you’re
doing, too, because the hours are long and you’ve got to
know how to keep the customers satisfied.’ That’s certainly
true for me. I’m passionate about my work, despite coming
home exhausted every night. Anyway, Franco has taught me
a lot of cooking tricks. He’s an Italian chef and my first job
was working in his restaurant.
The job requires a lot of energy, but it’s worth it. The kids
keep me on my toes. Something new happens every day!
SPEAKER 2
Ever since I was young, fixing things has appealed to me. I
have always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them
back together again. So, being a car and bike mechanic is a
dream job. I feel at home in a garage. Right now I’m fixing
up an old Harley Davidson bike. It’s a beauty! In the morning
I was down at the scrapyard, looking for used parts for the
bike.
SPEAKER 5
Being a professional athlete takes a lot of discipline. Every
morning I wake up at 7 o’clock and go for a run in the park.
Then I train at the local swimming pool. My actual tennis
training doesn’t usually start until the afternoon. The hardest
thing is continuing outdoor training even when the weather
is terrible.
SPEAKER 3
I started out working as a classroom assistant in my home
town and enjoyed it so much I decided to do a teacher
training course. Now I’m working as a primary school
teacher. Most of the kids are great. There’s only a couple who
are difficult to deal with, and they do make my life difficult.
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SPEAKER 4
After working for a big firm and gaining a lot of experience,
I decided to set up my own company with one of the
other architects. At the moment we’re working on a really
interesting project. Our client wants to turn an old mill into
an art gallery. It’s a very creative job and we get to work all
around the country.
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 6
Test 6 (Module 6)
Vocabulary
A.
1. arrival
2. offenders
3. cheerfulness
4. magically
5. survival
6. popularity
7. development
B.
1. c 2. b
5. a 6. d
3. d
7. c
5. justifiable
6. peer pressure
7. bread and butter
8. insure
9. imprisonment
10. entitled
4. b
8. d
C.
1. stiffened
2. locked up
3. thinking
4. bananas
5. hostage
6. fooling
7. up for
D.
1. hesitation
2. charged with
3. deceive
4. in favour of
won’t improve her piano playing./As
long as she practises, she will improve
her piano playing.
6. Unless they renew their passports,
they won’t travel abroad next month.
7. If we didn’t feel so tired, we would
continue our journey.
8. As long as you promise to take good
care of my bike, you can borrow it.
GRAMMAR
E.
1. mustn’t
2. needn’t
3. mustn’t
4. should
5. had better
6. Do I
7. have to
8. had better
G.
1. we had better book
2. had money, they could afford
3. do not have to call
4. not improve unless he stops
5. should drive (more)
F.
1. If Eva spoke Spanish, she would
understand what Carlos is saying.
2. Unless you stop making noise, I won’t
buy you a new bike.
3. If I were you, I would definitely call the
police.
4. Provided you tell nobody about it, I’ll
tell you my secret.
5. As long as she doesn’t practise, she
LISTEN
1. E
2. G
3. A
4. C
5. H
READ
1. C
2. E
3. A
4. D
5. G
6. B
Listening Transcript
SPEAKER 1
SPEAKER 4
No sooner had I walked in than I noticed something wasn’t
quite right. I had just driven to the local market to buy some
fruit and vegetables so I must have only been out of the
house for about fifteen minutes. I’m not sure that I can even
say that they broke into the house because I was careless
enough to leave the back door open. They took all my
jewellery and about £200 in cash. It’s no use crying over spilt
milk, though. I’ll just have to be more careful in the future.
It was silly really. I don’t know what I was thinking. I was
driving through the city centre where the speed limit is 30
miles per hour. I always stick to the limit, so I don’t think it
was especially dangerous. As I stopped at a red light, I looked
over and saw the police car next to me. The policeman
looked back at me and then signalled to me to pull the car
over. I got a £250 fine for not wearing my seat belt. I won’t do
that again.
SPEAKER 2
SPEAKER 5
Never park your car under a streetlight. That’s what the
police told me, anyway. Apparently, your car is twice as likely
to be broken into if you park it under a street light because
it’s easier for thieves to see what you have in the car. As I
was walking back to the car I caught sight of three young
men standing next to it, but they started running away once
they saw me coming. I ran after them, but it was no use. They
made off with my briefcase and my mobile phone.
Crime has changed so much over the years. I’m always really
careful when I go to places which are packed with people.
I put all my money in my front pockets so it’s not easy for
someone to steal from me. I always lock my house when I
go out and the car when I park it. That’s why I was so angry
when I found out that someone had stolen my credit card
details after I had shopped online. I only found out when I got
my credit card bill and someone had spent over £2,000. I felt
like such a fool for using that site.
SPEAKER 3
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I was only young at the time, but that is no excuse. I was with
a group of friends and we were walking past a big house. One
of my friends thought it would be a good idea to spray some
graffiti on one of the walls. I’d never done anything like that
before, but when they had all finished doing some graffiti,
they looked at me. I felt like I would look weak if I didn’t do it.
Of course, just as I was spraying paint on the wall, the owner
came out. My friends ran off but I just froze and was caught
red-handed.
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Mid-term Test
Mid-term Test (Modules 1-6)
Vocabulary
A.
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. b
6. b 7. d 8. c 9. b 10. c
6. settling in
7. set up
8. stand out
9. track down
B.
1. unimaginative
2. obligation
3. conclusion
4. action
5. carefree
6. ambitious
7. graduation
8. sensible
9. favourable
GRAMMAR
D.
1. b 2. c 3. a 4. a
7. c
8. c 9. d 10. d
E.
1. used to heat their houses
2. knew Tom’s number, we could
3. I was going to study
4. I had been waiting (for)
C.
1. see me off
2. get away with
3. broke into
4. ended up
5. put... off
F.
1. enchanted
2. highest
3. turned
4. than
5. lots
6. who
7. had stopped
8. took
9. better
10. will
5. a 6. b
11. c 12. a
LISTEN
1. B
2. A
READ
2.C
1. F
4. A 5. G
3. D
4. B
5. D
3. D
6. B
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Listening Transcript
I remember hearing about the Bermuda Triangle when I
was a child: planes mysteriously disappearing in the night
sky, and people and ships suddenly vanishing, never to
return. I read about the USS Cyclops vanishing in 1918. It was
one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the sea when it
disappeared with 309 men aboard. I didn’t know back then
that, one day, I would be travelling to the Atlantic Ocean to
search for another lost ship.
The ship which I went to search for was the Sirago. It left
Virginia early in the morning on 15th December, 1954, heading
for the Bahamas. Just outside the Bermuda Triangle, it sent a
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message, ‘Getting a bit wild out here, but we can deal with it!’
Just ten minutes later, the coastguard received an urgent
message from the Sirago.
‘Help! We’re lost! Emergency!’ The ship had just entered the
Bermuda Triangle. The coastguard told the Sirago, ‘Go west!’
but a reply came back, ‘No idea of directions! Compass not
working!’ There were no other messages from the Sirago and
we don’t know if it sank in the Bermuda Triangle or if it’s still
out there somewhere.
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 7
Test 7 (Module 7)
Vocabulary
A.
1. d 2. b 3. b 4. c
5. a 6. c 7. b 8. d
B.
1. c
5. b
2. c
6. a
3. a 4. c
7. d 8. c
C.
1. end
2. barely
3. script
4. tongue
5. backstage
6. a surprise
7. predictable
8. disfigured
D.
1. pulsate
2. showed up
3. coincidence
4. tremble
5. thought-provoking
6. overpriced
7. eye-to-eye
8. straight face
9. audition
10. timeless
GRAMMAR
E.
1. (who) Jessica was talking to bought the
house next to hers.
2. (which) they were building was
destroyed by the fire.
3. whose car I’m driving, is away on
holiday.
4. most of whom have studied abroad, live
in London.
5. where the Lord of the Rings was filmed,
is a wonderful country.
6. (which) Matthew was given by his
grandfather is silver.
7. was past midnight when I returned to
my house.
F.
1. written
2. performing
3. Having behaved
4. including
5. Having finished
6. Having cooked
7. Not feeling
G.
1. who I had not heard
2. having spent all my money
3. at/in which we used to
4. whose son is
5. before leaving
listen
A.
1. c 2. d
3. c
4. d
5. b
B.
1. b
3. c
4. b
5. b
READ
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D
5. A
2. c
6. A
Listening Transcript
B. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has become the largest
arts festival in the world. It takes place every August over
three weeks and there are more than 2,500 shows from 47
countries.
One of the reasons the Edinburgh Fringe is important is
because anyone can perform. There is no jury to decide
who can put on a show. This might sound like a disaster, but
it gives young artists and performers who are just starting
out a break. They can experiment and take risks or try out
things that have never been done before. It’s great because it
stimulates new work. Plus, these people have the opportunity
to be in an environment where there are many journalists.
Part of the excitement of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is that
you really don’t know what to expect, either as a performer
or as a spectator. You could end up watching a comedian who
will become the newest star in the comedy world or you could
end up listening to someone who can’t sing in tune. But with
such reasonable prices, few people complain.
It’s an amazing experience, seeing so much creativity
gathered together, in theatre, music, dance and comedy. It’s
a joy to be part of it and it really is a unique festival. Everyone
involved has a lot of fun. There’s a very friendly atmosphere.
There isn’t the usual distance between performers and
members of the audience. Brought together by their love of
entertainment, they end up mingling and chatting in local
cafés. With so much happening on the streets Edinburgh really
does become one big stage, with the beautiful historical city
as its setting.
1. What is true of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
2. Who can perform in the Edinburgh Festival?
3. According to the speaker, why do few people complain if a
performance is not good?
4. What does the speaker consider to be unique about the
festival?
5. What does the speaker mean by: ‘Edinburgh really does
become one big stage’?
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A. When we were trying to raise money to make our first film,
nobody in the film industry was interested because we had
never made a film before. So, we just asked friends, owners of
small businesses and entrepreneurs to contribute a little each.
We managed to get together enough money to make a film
and because the film was a success, everyone earned some
money. After that, all the original people who helped fund our
first film wanted to get involved in our next films.
Because we had never studied film, we did not try to follow
any textbook rules and just made up our own. Our first film
started with the idea that anyone can make a mistake and that
people’s lives can change completely in one day. I think people
like our films because they are very honest and humorous at
the same time.
We’ve been very lucky to work with people with natural talent.
Jim, who plays a central role in our first film, had never acted
before. When I met him, he was working as a chef in a local
Italian restaurant. Jim is such an entertaining guy that we
could almost have walked into the restaurant and filmed him
in action.
Don’t get me wrong, we put a lot of thought into our films.
In fact, we consider every single detail, from the colour of
someone’s pants to the way a certain character eats a pie.
1. Who is speaking?
2. What is the intention of the speaker?
3. Why were people in the film industry originally not
interested in the first film?
4. Where did the idea for the first film come from?
5. What does the speaker mean when he says: ‘Don’t get me
wrong...’?
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 8
Test 8 (Module 8)
Vocabulary
A.
1. flexibility
2. boredom
3. friendship
4. physically
5. competitive
6. motivating/motivational
7. strengthen
8. demanding
B.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a
5. c 6. b 7. d 8. c
C.
1. worn out
2. stumbled
3. lie
4. recharge
5. receipt
6. calories
7. renovated
8. quiet
D.
1. organic
2. hectic
3. Discipline
4. wisdom
5. sprinted
6. mouth-watering
7. commentary
8. brotherhood
9. invaluable
10. glory
GRAMMAR
E.
1. Travelling, (to) broaden
2. to plead
3. to buy
4. making
5. listening
6. to win
7. putting
F
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d
5. a 6. b 7. d 8. b
G
1. ought to have apologised
2. can’t stand Tim lying
3. should not have cheated
4. don’t forget to buy
5. looks forward to seeing
LISTEN
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. a
READ
1. C 2. A
6. B 7. D
3. B
8. D
4. B 5. B
9. C 10. C
Listening Transcript
Why is everyone being encouraged to exercise and get
in shape? Is it only for the benefit of their image? First of
all, when we exercise, our body produces endorphins,
substances that act as antidepressants, making us feel good
about ourselves and increasing our self-esteem.
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Intense exercise also helps with sleep problems. Sleep is
brought on by chemicals released in your body that come
from burning sugar for fuel during the day. The more
sugar you burn, or the more active you are, the more these
chemicals are released, helping you to get to sleep faster and
more deeply.
other necessary nutrients to your cells, which in turn become
better at getting rid of waste products, like carbon dioxide
and toxins.
This free flow of blood builds up your immune system, as
immune cells that attack bacteria and viruses travel more
quickly around your body when you work out, making it less
likely for you to get infections, such as a cold or the flu.
As well as exercising to improve physical and mental fitness,
many people are attracted to the excitement of adventure
sports, like kite surfing, or the entertainment and friendship
of team sports, like hockey.
Another area that benefits is your brain. Physical activity
increases blood and oxygen flow. This in turn helps with the
survival and growth of nerves in your brain, which are what
help you remember and process new information.
1. How do endorphins make us feel?
Being physically active also builds a strong heart. This means
that your heart needs less effort to pump blood through
your arteries, so there is a decrease in blood pressure. And as
blood flows freely through your body, it transfers oxygen and
4. Which is not stated as a reason why people are attracted to
adventure sports and team sports?
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2. What does good sleep depend on?
3. What happens when blood flows freely through your body?
5. What does the speaker mean when he says: ‘Is it only for
the benefit of their image?’.
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 9
Test 9 (Module 9)
Vocabulary
A.
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c
5. d 6. b 7. c 8. b
B.
1. c
4. d
2. b 3. a
5. b 6. d
C.
1. fin
2. Inhabiting
3. dividing
4. impact
5. trunks
6. prey
D.
1. marine
2. seashore
3. predators
4. Taxpayers
5. ferocious
6. deforestation
7. effectiveness
8. territory
9. shed light
10. triangles
GRAMMAR
E.
1. hasn’t rained
2. is considered
3. is based
4. have been conducted
5. took place
6. was carried out
7. discovered
8. was/had been brought
about
9. are performed/are being
performed
10. will surely be made
F.
1. I was not allowed to go on
the excursion.
2. They will be given
permission (by the head
teacher) to organise a
fundraiser.
3. We are expected (by the
boss) to be on time for the
meeting.
4. A new bike was given to her
(by her cousins).
5. We were surprised to
discover that we had run out
of petrol.
6. You are not allowed to park
on the yellow line.
7. Two students were seen
to leave the school by the
teacher.
8. Nothing was found (by the
police) at the scene of the
crime.
LISTEN
1. small population
2. 5/five miles
3. territory
4. teeth and claws
5. ground
6. dark manes
7. groups
8. 40 cubs
9. stronger male (outsider)
10. teeth
READ
1. C 2. G 3. A
4. F 5. B 6. E
G.
1. was their trip postponed
2. is believed to have
3. being teased by her brother
4. must not be told
5. were made to clean
Listening Transcript
sticks out from a lion’s head and attracts too much attention.
However, male lions want to stand out to scare other animals
and chase off competition from other male lions. Lions
with large, dark manes look more grand and ferocious. We
observed that lionesses are more likely to choose these lions
to breed with.
We were surprised at how sociable lions are, as other cats
live and hunt alone. Lions live in groups called prides, which
have about five to six adult females, a group of male adults
and up to 40 cubs, although around 15 cubs was the number
we usually saw. Also, all the females were related to each
other. The males however joined up without being related.
It’s pretty hard for a male lion to survive unless it hunts in
a group. Things are tough for male lions. When they are as
young as two or three they have to leave the pride if their
father loses his position to a stronger male outsider. Young
males don’t know how to hunt and either have to learn fast
or, if they are kicked out with their sister, they take food from
her.
Some males are born with a lot of brothers. Because of this
they are lucky enough not to be thrown out of the pride until
they are around four, when they are fully grown and already
have large manes.
It’s not just young male lions but also old ones which have
a tough time. While old females who can no longer hunt
because they’ve lost their teeth still have food shared with
them, old males are kicked out by younger and stronger
males. If they lose their teeth and don’t have a male friend,
they will soon die.
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As a wildlife photographer I spend my time following animals
in the wild. As I was wondering how to start my talk, my little
girl, Lily, asked me, ‘Mum, why is the lion called the King
of the Jungle?’ and as I began to think about it, it gave me
something to write about.
First of all, although it is called King of the Jungle, it does in
fact live mostly on open plains in Africa, with only a small
population in the Gir Forest in India. As for lions being kings,
the male lion does look very royal. It has an impressive mane
of thick golden hair which looks like the crown and ruff that
Queen Elizabeth wore around her neck. Then, there is the
terrifying lion roar which we actually heard five miles away
when we were on safari.
As one would expect from a king, the lion’s position is
pretty much at the top of the animal food chain. Lions are
carnivores that eat practically anything they can catch:
giraffes, zebras, pigs and antelope and as you all know they
have no problem eating humans as well. However, it may
surprise you that it is the females that are the main hunters.
The males defend and protect their territory while the
females are out getting dinner.
What makes lions such good predators is that they can hear
prey up to a mile away, something we were very aware of!
Their sense of smell is also very strong and we were told that
their eyesight is five times better than a human’s. Finally, this
photograph, where you can see the teeth and claws of a lion,
doesn’t need much explanation!
Lily also wondered, ‘Mum, why do male lions have manes but
females don’t?’ As hunters, the females need to stay hidden,
close to the ground, when stalking their prey. A big mane
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 10
Test 10 (Module 10)
Vocabulary
A.
1. exposure
2 meaningful
3. immensely
4. rewarding
5. unfamiliar
6. attendance
7. frustrating
8. inspired
B.
1. d
5. c
2. c
6. b
3. b 4. a
7. a 8. a
C.
1. take in
2. assess
3. simultaneously
4. long-term
5. implemented
6. brand-new
7. inspired
8. downsides
D.
1. objective
2. stroke of luck
3. overwhelmed
4. absorb
5. time-consuming
6. dawned on
7. cope with
8. salvage
9. spacious
10. eager
GRAMMAR
E.
1. not to
2. asked
3. the following
4. it was
5. begged
6. said
7. had to
8. agreed
F.
1. Terry apologised for being
late again.
2. My father asked me to tell
him the truth.
3. Emily denied breaking
mother’s favourite vase.
4. My brother suggested
going/that we should go/
that we go/ went on a boat
trip.
5. The old lady accused him
of stealing all her money.
6. I wondered what the artist
was trying to represent in
that work.
G.
1. threatened to call my
parents
2. admitted (to) cheating
3. reminded me to pack
4. advised her friend to stop
5. insisted on cooking
LISTEN
1. e 2. f 3. a 4. c 5. b
READ
1. C 2. E 3. A
4. D 5. G 6. B
Listening Transcript
Speaker 1: At the Mansfield New Country School, there are
no teachers, head teachers, maths tests or hallways where
students gather. There’s just one huge 8,500 square-foot
hall, one massive classroom, really, with special corners
for our personal projects. Students each have their own
office desk where they work at their own pace. They begin
the day with large group meetings where they talk about
their news, schedules and goals for the week. Studying here
really makes them feel responsible for what they’re learning.
They’re actually getting out there and figuring things out for
themselves. At the moment one student is making his own
motorcycle. He’s used history, science, maths, and even art in
his efforts to construct his own bike. When he finishes, he’ll
be able to ride it! Now that’s better than any A on a school
report. People keep talking about schools of the future, but
these kids are actually living it!
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Speaker 2: People are thinking greener as the planet gets
more polluted and overcrowded. Schools are doing their bit
by educating students through environmental programmes
and recycling efforts. I think in the future schools will be
more like the school where I work, the Green School in Bali.
Students study geology at the top of a volcano, they study
the water cycle beside a river bank and grow their own
food. The classrooms haven’t got walls and they are open
to the fresh breeze and sunlight. We have even got a school
buffalo that keeps eating our fence away, because even the
fence is made out of natural materials. Everything around
us is organic and lunchtimes are extra special. Rather than
squeeze into a dining room filled with junk food, students
have BBQs and eat vegetables they grow themselves.
Speaker 3: We’re living in the digital age, and technology
is the way to go! At my school, the Science Leadership
Academy, you won’t find textbooks, notebooks or pencil
cases. Students rarely take tests or memorise facts. What’s
important isn’t knowledge, but the skills you need to have
to find the facts and how you use these facts once you find
them. Basically, they learn how to learn for themselves and
that’s the challenge. It’s also rather fun because computers
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allow them to complete their homework in groups. This
means that they really get to know their fellow students.
In other schools, it’s usually the loudest that get heard.
However, in our classrooms even the shiest, softest voices
can’t be ignored because they are posted across our screens
for all to see. Sometimes they click away in silence and hold
entire conversations without uttering a word. Believe it or
not, this helps them build more meaningful relationships!
Speaker 4: When homeschooling was suggested to me
by my parents, I jumped at the opportunity because I was
being bullied by other kids at school. I really hated going. My
parents arranged to homeschool me themselves. My mum
taught me languages, history and art, and my dad taught me
maths, science and technology. It was really great because I
got up whenever I felt like it and didn’t even need to take off
my pyjamas. At least once a week, I got to go on an excursion
to a museum and that really made learning fun! There were
other families that homeschooled their kids near us, and
we met regularly to do assignments, as well as to socialise.
It doesn’t surprise me that people who are homeschooled
get better GCSE results than other students their age. I think
more and more people will turn to homeschooling in the
future.
Speaker 5: Where I live, there aren’t enough schools for all
the students, so the Board of Education decided to create
a different year-round calendar. This means that only three
quarters of the students at North Garner Middle School are
there at any given time. It might sound like there’s more
school, but actually they get just as much holiday time as
everyone else. For every 45 days of school they get three
weeks holiday, which is great. Some kids never used to know
what to do with themselves all summer, but now they feel
that their holidays are just right. When they get back from
holiday, they feel just as refreshed as other kids who had a
three-month break, but unlike them they still remember what
they learnt the previous year.
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 11
Test 11 (Module 11)
Vocabulary
A.
1. d 2. b 3. b 4. a
5. c 6. d 7. b 8. d
B.
1. d
5. c
2. c
6. c
3. b 4. a
7. a 8. c
C.
1. undertakes
2. safe and sound
3. temper
4. traits
5. leisurely
6. here and there
7. guess
8. progress
D.
1. pride
2. excuse
3. laughing matter
4. cheer
5. improvise
6. now and then
7. narrator
8. tossing and turning
9. illusion
10. judgemental
G.
1. despite the fact that he
2. did he go back
3. although she has
4. no account should you use
5. so much noise that
GRAMMAR
E.
1. b 2. a 3. b 4. d
5. c 6. b 7. b 8. d
listen
1. b 2. b
F.
1. No sooner had I entered the classroom,
than the lights went out.
2. On no account should you forget your
keys.
3. Never (before) had he felt so
embarrassed in his life.
4. Little did she know about the surprise
they had prepared for her.
5. By no means would they reject such an
offer.
6. Only when you see him, will you realise
how much he has changed.
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. b
READ
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D
6. A 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B
Listening Transcript
M: Sure. What do you want to see?
W: I don’t mind. There’s a good comedy on, ‘Lost Fish’.
What would you like to see?
M: Bob saw a thriller last night, ‘Black Nights’, and he said
it was great. There’s also ‘Lost in Space’, if you like
science fiction.
W: Hmmm, I’m not really into thrillers, I can’t sleep
afterwards. I’ve seen ‘Lost in Space’. It was fantastic.
M: Let’s go and see ‘Lost Fish’ then since neither of us has
seen it.
M: It would be better, but the kids get seasick and I have
to take the ferry because we need to have the car
there.
Question: How are the children going to travel?
4. Man:
I’m interested in using the swimming pool.
Which days is it open to the public?
Woman: It’s open to the public only on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings.
Man:
How about on Friday afternoons?
Woman: On Fridays it’s open only to schools and swimming clubs.
Question: What kind of movie will they go to see?
Question: Which day can’t the man go swimming?
2. W: I’m going to see my aunt this weekend.
5. M: Have you heard the weather forecast for today? I’m
not sure if I should take my umbrella or not.
M: That’s nice. What’s she like?
W: She’s very funny. She’s great company.
M: What will you do when you go there?
W: Well, she lives by the sea, so we’ll go swimming every
day. Rita swims every day of the year. We always play
board games. She teaches me how to play a new game
whenever I see her. We go for long walks and eat really
well. She can cook anything.
Question: What will the woman learn from her aunt?
3. W: How are you going to travel to Crete for your summer
vacation?
M: I’m going to travel down by ferry, but my wife and the
kids are going to fly down.
W: I heard that the day was going to start off bright and
sunny but would become overcast by the afternoon.
However, in the evening it is supposed to rain.
Question: What is the weather going to be like in the afternoon?
6. W: I’m starving. I haven’t eaten anything all day. How
about you?
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1. W: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
M: I had doughnuts in the morning and a sandwich in the
afternoon.
W: I’m going to make some Spaghetti Bolognese. Do you
want some?
Question: What did the man eat in the morning?
W: Why don’t you all go down together?
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Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Test 12
Test 12 (Module 12)
Vocabulary
A.
1. distinguished
2. programmers
3. stimulating
4. imitation
5. decisive
6. broaden
7. inspiration
8. technological
B.
1. d
5. a
2. c
6. d
3. b 4. b
7. c 8. c
C.
1. public
2. memory stick
3. envision
4. channel
5. glimpse
6. practice
7. get back
G.
1. it had not been for
2. had his car stolen
3. wish they had installed
4. would not have missed
5. to get our flat painted
6. only we could visit
D.
1. mishap
2. neglectful
3. perceived
4. credit
5. brought about
6. stimulate
7. invisible
8. outcome
9. to date
10. artefacts
GRAMMAR
E.
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. b
listen
1. d 2. c
5. d
3. b 4. d
5. b
READ
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B
5. D
6. b
F.
1. hadn’t taken, couldn’t have paid
2. wouldn’t complain
3. wouldn’t have missed, had woken up
4. had given
5. didn’t take
6. had heard, would have answered
Listening Transcript
Sometimes it takes a while before a new technological
discovery becomes available to the public. There are
different reasons for this. The reasons could be financial,
whether or not the product is affordable, for example, but
sometimes there are other more complicated issues to
consider.
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Today we are looking into 3D printing. At first glance, a
3D printer seems like an innocent enough product and an
extremely useful one, too. Imagine being able to create
whatever we like. For example, I feel a little hungry so I
decide to produce a 3D pizza on the spot, without having
to cook. Another example, the heel of my shoe comes off
suddenly. Rather than having to hop to the nearest shop I
just 3D print a new heel.
More significantly, vital human organs, such as kidneys,
can be 3D printed, without people having to wait to find a
suitable donor. You would think with all this potential, there
would be no opposition to these printers.
However there is always another point of view. Some people
are concerned about the effect of 3D printers on businesses,
believing that many businesses would close. Others think
that 3D printers will make people less creative. Those in
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favour of 3D printers disagree by saying that the opposite
could be true. The existence of 3D printers might encourage
people with an imagination to design their own products
knowing that they can then print them out. Printing your
own designs could be extremely satisfying. Of course, there
are concerns here again because of the possibility of people
3D printing something that is dangerous.
It’s the classic tale of science and technology: 3D printing
can be extremely beneficial if used wisely. Could 3D printers
mean that in the future no one will need to eat meat from
animals or ever be hungry again? There are still questions
waiting to be answered.
1. What is the speaker’s main intention?
2. Which of the following possibilities are not mentioned by
the speaker?
3. Whose use of 3D printers does the speaker believe is very
important?
4. What does the speaker expect that 3D printers will achieve
in the future?
5. What does the speaker mean when she says: ‘It’s the
classic tale of science and technology’?
Full Blast PLUS Level B2 Key to Tests / Final Test
Final Test (Modules 1 - 12)
Vocabulary
A.
1. c
2. d 3. a 4. b
6. c
7. d 8. c
5. b
9. a 10. b 11. c 12. d
B.
1. seaman
2. seagull
3. seashore
4. sea level
5. seaweed
6. seashell
C.
1. art
2. reality
3. submarine
4. tentacle
5. terrifying
6. thrilling
7. illusion
8. attempt
9. knocked over
10. creepy
GRAMMAR
D.
1. d
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. b
6. c
7. a
8. c
E.
1. had her brother buy
2. is said to be
3. only I had studied
4. denied lying/having lied
5. were allowed
6. ought not to have made
LISTEN
1. b 2. b
4. c 5. b
READ
1. B
2. D
4. B 5. D
3. c
3. C
6. C
F.
1. hadn’t travelled
2. become
3. who
4. to go
5. Despite
6. to take
7. would
8. paint
9. in order to
10. Painting
Listening Transcript
Scientists say that the ‘No Hat, No Play’ rules have
successfully lowered the appearance of skin cancer in
Australia and decreased sunburn in children over the
last three decades.
Here in America we took it all one step further with the
American National Council on Skin Cancer’s campaign ‘Slip! Slop! Slap! And Wrap!’ - to remind people to slip
on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and wrap
on sunglasses. Now, there are thoughts to bring ‘No
Hat, No Play’ to American schools, but can rules like
this meet with success in America?
With us today is Barbara Walsh, mother of three,
who believes that applying ‘No Hat, No Play’ rules in
America will cause as much harm as it will prevent.
BW:
Presenter: Isn’t it better to be safe than sorry?
BW:
BW:
Hello, it’s good to be here.
Presenter: So, Mrs Walsh, summer is almost here. Some
parents are worried about the long, hot, dangerous,
sunny days ahead and how the sun can harm their
children’s skin. Why are you against this?
BW:
Well, um, actually, I’m not. I think skin protection is a
good thing, but it should be left up to the parents. The
‘No Hat, No Play’ rules might work in Australia where
the sun is so hot and dangerous, but here the danger
is different from state to state. For instance, the sun
in Alaska is different from the sun in Florida, so why
should the same rules apply?
Presenter: So does this mean that you wouldn’t mind the
rules being applied in certain parts of the country, like
Florida?
It’s better to have common sense. Imagine the harm
that can be caused by taking away parents’ rights
to make even simple decisions about the level of
sun protection their children should have. Besides,
covering our children’s skin with sunscreens that block
out the sun completely can be very harmful because
the sun is the best natural source of vitamin D.
Presenter: Yes, but parents can give their children vitamin
D after school. Besides, wearing a hat doesn’t mean
that you don’t get vitamin D as it can also be absorbed
through the arms, right? Is vitamin D the only reason
why you are against the ‘No Hat, No Play’ rules?
Welcome to our show, Barbara Walsh.
BW:
No, that’s not what I’m saying. I think that sun
protection should be left up to the individual parents
to decide. Even in Australia, it bothers me that the ‘No
Hat, No Play’ policy is being applied the whole year
round, even during morning winter break times at
10 am. It’s one thing being careful and quite another
being ridiculous.
As I said, I’m not against sun protection during the
summer and from 11 am to 4 pm when the sun is at its
most dangerous. What bothers me is when these rules
are applied in the winter, even on cloudy days, and
they are even applied when children have got dark skin
and are not in the same danger from the sun as fairskinned students. That’s what bothers me. Rules that
are blindly followed even when they don’t need to be.
It’s good to have rules, but only when it is necessary.
Why place rules on matters of common sense?
Presenter: As a mother, don’t you believe that kids need
firm limits and structure? What’s wrong with making
them protect their skin from a young age and making
this part of their lives?
BW:
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Presenter: Australians are no strangers to Sid the Seagull,
who appeared on Australian TV sets singing ‘Slip,
Slop, Slap’ back in the 80s – ‘Slip on a shirt, slop on
sunscreen and slap on a hat.’ The Cancer Council of
Victoria’s SunSmart campaign was so successful that
the Australian Department of Education soon put strict
‘No Hat, No Play’ rules into effect.
You don’t give children enough credit. From what
I know, some Australian kids are using the ‘No Hat,
No Play’ rule as an excuse to get out of PE and then
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Listening Transcript
suddenly find their hats to go out to play. So, if kids can
twist the rules, I think they can learn the exceptions
and be allowed the freedom of wearing their hats only
if they need to and not all the time. That’s the way kids
learn maturity.
Host: Don’t you believe that the ‘No Hat, No Play’ policy is a
success in Australia?
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BW:
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Yes, in some ways. No protection when the sun is very
hot would be a disaster, but the rule is too strict. For
instance, sometimes Australian kids who forget their
hats end up taking spare hats from the ‘lost and found’
just to go out and play and end up catching lice.
Host: So what rule for sun protection would you like to see
here, in America?
BW:
We’ve got enough rules in our lives and these haven’t
made us more responsible as people. That’s why I think
that we should make students and parents more aware
of the dangers of the sun, but give them the freedom
to take responsibility for their own skin protection.
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