ROADMAP™ B2 Unit test 1

Grammar 3 Complete the conversations with the verbs in

the box. Some verbs are used more than
1 Put the words in the correct order to make once.
questions and sentences.
1 son / I / have / introduced / my / you / to lose make meet remain resolve
Have I introduced you to my son? speak take wait
2 laughing / were / what / at / now / just / they
_______________________________________ A: How’s that report on the presentation going?
_______________________________________ B: Not too well, I’m afraid. I’m not sure I can
3 who / to / was / package / the / addressed
1 meet the deadline.
_______________________________________ A: Oh. Didn’t you 2 any notes?
_______________________________________ B: I did, but to be honest, they don’t 3
4 party / when / decide / they / hold / did / to / a much sense.
_______________________________________ A: If there’s one thing I hate, it’s having to 4
_______________________________________ in line when we’re in a hurry.
5 invited / event / who / Claudia / to / today’s B: I know exactly what you mean, but don’t
_______________________________________ 5 your temper.
_______________________________________
6 me / tell / meeting / where / could / you / is / the A: Do you want to 6 charge of this client’s
_______________________________________ complaint?
_______________________________________ B: Yes, sure. I should be able to 7 the
7 know / starts / he’d / it / time / like / to / what time dispute quickly.
_______________________________________ A: Do you think you could 8 a little time to
_______________________________________ look at the paintings I did in class last night?
/6 B: Sorry, I’d really like to 9 more interest in
2 Choose the correct answer, a, b or c to your new pastime, but I’m too busy right now.
complete the sentences. /8
1 I b work at about 6.30 last night.
a was finishing b finished c would finish
Vocabulary
2 When I was a kid we ___ tennis almost every 4 Complete the sentences with the correct
night if the weather was OK. prepositions.
a ’d play b ’re playing c were playing 1 Does LOL stand for ‘lots of love’ or ‘laugh out
3 My mum ___ work for a company that made loud’?
sports equipment. 2 My brother used to suffer depression, but
a used to b use to c would he seems better now.
4 They were playing in the park, ___ themselves. 3 Can I rely you to get the shopping this
a kept enjoying b enjoying c enjoyed week?
5 When we were at school, we ___ know when the 4 Alicia had to deal some very difficult
teachers would give us a test. questions during her presentation.
a never b would never c never used to 5 Could you be quiet, please? I can’t concentrate
6 She ___ and after five attempts, finally passed her this TV programme.
driving test. 6 Does this bag belong anyone?
a was trying b tried c kept trying 7 To take on this sales position, you really need to
7 He came straight back home after the gym and believe our new products.
___ dinner. 8 Pietro could use some help as the project he’s
a was making b made c would make working has some problems.
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ROADMAP™ B2 Unit test 1

5 Choose the correct alternatives.

1 I’m so sorry for the trouble I’ve caused – I’m so
Function
ashamed / inspired. 7 Choose the correct answer, a, b or c to
2 I can’t believe I won the race. I just go / feel numb. complete the conversation.
3 She was heartbroken after he left and I often A: OK, we’re agreed that we really need to do
found her bawling her eyes open / out. something to reduce pollution in the city.
4 We thought the gig last night was amazing. It B: You’re 1 c right.
really opened / blew our minds. C: Exactly.
5 He couldn’t believe his opportunity / luck after A: We’ve got a few 2 . We could promote the use
walking away from the car crash uninjured. of public transport and introduce a free bicycle
6 I thought I was clever turning that job down, but scheme …
now I realise what a total fool / candidate I was. B: That’s a good 3 .
7 To be honest with you, I was in / for shock when A: Or we could just ban private vehicles and make
she told me they were getting married. the city centre pedestrian-friendly.
8 Losing his job has really had a devastating C: You're not 4 !
import / impact on him. A: The main 5 of doing that is that it will have an
immediate, positive effect. Another 6 is that it’s
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completely fair.
6 Match the words in the box with the C: How did you come to that 7 ?
definitions. There are two extra words.
A: Well, it would be the same rule for everyone …
cautious confident nervous neurotic C: But you have to take into 8 that some people
organised outgoing reserved are unable to cycle or use public transport.
suspicious trusting B: Yes. I think there are 9 and cons to that idea.
However, in my 10 , making such dramatic
1 always worrying that there is something wrong changes can be acceptable if the public are
with your health neurotic involved in the decision.
2 taking a lot of care, or avoiding C: Can you 11 that a bit more?
something that might be dangerous B: Sure. The main idea is …
3 friendly and happy to meet people
1 a well b nearly c absolutely
4 sure about your ability to do
2 a options b advantages c arguments
something
3 a view b bet c point
5 not talking or showing feelings very
4 a sure b serious c certain
much
5 a advantage b favour c thought
6 feeling that something is dishonest
6 a benefit b option c right
or wrong
7 a measure b conclusion c point
7 always believing that people are honest
8 a fact b count c account
or telling the truth
9 a pros b pluses c rights
/6 10 a thought b experience c look
11 a explain b talk c say
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