ROADMAP™ B2 Unit test 3

Grammar 3 Use the correct form of the words in the box

1 Complete the sentences with the verbs in and match them with the definitions.
brackets in the past perfect simple or
continuous form. accept child classic history
1 She had given her parents a thoughtful nightmare point poison tradition use
gift for their anniversary. (give)
1 something that is attractive because
2 We round the island several
of its simple, older style classical
times before. (sail)
2 harmful and able to cause illness or
3I about what to say to my
death _
boss all week. (think)
3 no real purpose or reason to do
4 Jonah the meal by the
something _
time you got there? (cook)
4 following customs or agreed ways
5 It was pretty clear to me when I saw her that she
of behaving _
. (cry)
5 used to describe things in the past _
6 I knew he to Mexico even
6 behaving in a bad or silly way _
though he claimed that he had. (never, be)
7 not working or not good at all _
7 The sun all day. (shine)
8 good enough, but not very good _
/6 9 very unpleasant and frightening _
2 Choose the correct answer, a, b or c to /8
complete the sentences.
1 Gabriel is more creative and artistic b his father. Vocabulary
a as b than c like 4 Match 1–8 with a–h.
2 We were by the stronger team in the first half 1 People often find it difficult to c
of the match. 2 Can you recall ___
a bit b much c far 3 He said he had no ___
3 She is much more experienced than we 4 Usually you have a very good memory ___
realised at the interview. 5 Please bear in ___
a as b slightly c so 6 I’ll never ___
4 In the end, the meeting wasn’t as difficult we 7 I like this painting. It reminds me ___
thought it would be. 8 We didn’t think the event was very ___
a as much b as c as far
5 He thinks he’s far clever to fail the test. a for names, so I was surprised you forgot his!
a too b by c more b mind I was only ten when I met her.
6 The longer I work here, the surprised I am that c memorise lists – we need contexts for things.
the company’s still in business. d forget the first time I rode a bike.
a much more b more c far more e the name of our maths teacher at school?
7 I’ve just read her latest novel, but it’s not good f memory of the incident at all.
as her last one. g memorable, to be honest.
a nearly as b nearly c as nearly h of where I grew up.
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ROADMAP™ B2 Unit test 3

5 Choose the correct alternatives.

1 People just don’t like him much – they find him Function
arrogant / remarkable.
7 Put the words in the correct order to make
2 He’s only been working here for a year, so he’s
questions and sentences.
still quite inexperienced / bold.
1 completely / in / middle / the / cold / it’s
3 It was really confident / remarkable – none of us
It’s completely cold in the middle.
believed it could happen.
2 but / ordered / this / we / isn’t / what / sorry, / I’m
4 They were just more competitive / reasonable
_______________________________________
than us, which is why they won.
_______________________________________
5 He’ll never change his mind, he’s so
3 check / the / on / order / you / could / me / for
thoughtful / stubborn.
_______________________________________
6 I find my boss very arrogant / reasonable – she
_______________________________________?
seems to treat everyone fairly.
4 to / be / is / so / dish / supposed / this / spicy
7 The weather was terrible, but they were
_______________________________________
determined / tough to get to the top of the
_______________________________________?
mountain.
5 haven’t / side / yet / the / dishes / come
8 Business is a bit confident / unpredictable at the
_______________________________________
moment. No one knows what’s going to happen
_______________________________________
next.
6 not / we / salad, / ordered / steamed vegetables /
9 She’s very tough / thoughtful. She looks at
a
everything closely before making a decision.
_______________________________________
/8 _______________________________________
6 Complete the conversation with the words and /5
phrases in the box.
8 Choose the correct answer, a, b or c to
back down contradicts eye to eye complete the sentences.
ganging up on picking fights 1 The c feeling was that the service is poor.
underlying issue a biggest b usual c general
2 The desserts get a big up.
A: I’m having a problem with my flatmate at the a thumbs b heads c hands
moment. We just don’t seem to see 1 eye to eye 3 I’ll take that on .
on anything. a view b writing c board
B: Oh dear. That’s not good. 4 I want to my side.
A: I know. She never does the housework when I a explain b take c respond
ask her, and she 2 everything I say. 5 , people felt you do your job well.
B: Oh. Do you think there might be some a General b Overall c Unfortunately
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? 6 Perhaps you could bear that in .
A: What do you mean? a mind b hand c thought
B: Well, people generally don’t go 4 /5
without a reason.
A: Are you suggesting that I should
5
/50
? So now you’re 6
me too!
B: No, I’m not! I just thought you might try to find a
compromise …
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