Optimise B2 Unit 12 Test Listening And Grammar
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Questions and Answers
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You will hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1–5, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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Task 1 Complete the sentences with the words below. Hardly | Little | No sooner | Not only | Seldom
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Task 2 Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word given. Use two to five words, including the word given.
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Task 3 Underline the mistake in each sentence and rewrite it correctly.
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Task 4 Complete the text with one word in each space.
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You hear part of a talk on the greatest achievements of mankind. What does the boy say about the development of language?
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He agrees that it has had a significant effect on the world we live in.
- B.
He expected more people to say it was a significant achievement.
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He doesn’t think it is as significant as some other achievements.
Correct Answer
A. He agrees that it has had a significant effect on the world we live in.Explanation
The boy agrees that the development of language has had a significant effect on the world we live in.Rate this question:
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You hear two friends talking about a motorbike accident. How does the girl feel about the accident now?
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She’s pleased that the people around her took control.
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She’s proud of herself for not losing her nerve.
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She’s annoyed with the elderly man for getting involved.
Correct Answer
B. She’s proud of herself for not losing her nerve.Explanation
The girl feels proud of herself for not losing her nerve because she was able to remain calm and composed during the accident. She sees this as a positive attribute and is satisfied with her own behavior in that situation.Rate this question:
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You hear part of a film review on the radio. What is the presenter mainly doing?
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Sympathising with the character of the teacher
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Describing the film and its key characters
- C.
Explaining why he didn’t like the film
Correct Answer
B. Describing the film and its key charactersExplanation
The presenter is describing the film and its key characters. This can be inferred from the fact that the presenter is discussing the film review on the radio, which typically involves providing information about the film and its characters. There is no indication of sympathizing with the character of the teacher or explaining why he didn't like the film, so these options can be ruled out.Rate this question:
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You hear a girl talking about a school project. What has she learnt about the history of the land speed record?
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It’s surprising that it was Green who broke the land speed record.
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It’s not as impressive as previous attempts to break it.
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It’s a more interesting topic than she expected it to be.
Correct Answer
C. It’s a more interesting topic than she expected it to be.Explanation
The girl has learnt that the history of the land speed record is a more interesting topic than she expected it to be. This is indicated by the statement "It's a more interesting topic than she expected it to be."Rate this question:
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You hear two people talking about how children learn. What does the man think about the way children learn?
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Children must learn how to focus in order to learn things.
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Children only copy their parents when they see a benefit.
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It’s surprising how much children can learn through play.
Correct Answer
C. It’s surprising how much children can learn through play.Explanation
The man in the conversation believes that it is surprising how much children can learn through play.Rate this question:
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________ had we sat down when the fire alarm sounded and we had to leave the room.
Correct Answer
Hardly, hardlyExplanation
The correct answer is "hardly, hardly" because the sentence structure suggests that the action of sitting down did not happen due to the fire alarm sounding. "Hardly" is used to emphasize that the action almost did not occur, and "hardly" is repeated for further emphasis.Rate this question:
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________ did the organisers realise that there would be so many spectators at the match.
Correct Answer
Little, littleExplanation
The phrase "Little, little" suggests that the organisers did not anticipate or expect the large number of spectators at the match. The repetition of "little" emphasizes the surprise and lack of foresight on the part of the organisers.Rate this question:
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________ had the aeroplane taken off than it was forced to make an emergency landing.
Correct Answer
No sooner, no soonerExplanation
The correct answer is "No sooner, no sooner" because this phrase is used to indicate that something happened immediately after another event. In this case, it means that the aeroplane was forced to make an emergency landing immediately after it had taken off. The repetition of "no sooner" emphasizes the suddenness and quick succession of the events.Rate this question:
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________ do Jessica’s parents allow her to go out during the week.
Correct Answer
Seldom, seldomExplanation
Jessica's parents seldom allow her to go out during the week. This means that it is not a common occurrence for Jessica to be allowed to go out during weekdays. It implies that her parents have strict rules or limitations on her social activities during the week.Rate this question:
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________ does this hotel have a swimming pool but there is also fully-equipped gymnasium.
Correct Answer
Not only, not onlyExplanation
The correct answer is "Not only, not only." This phrase is used to emphasize that the hotel not only has a swimming pool, but it also has a fully-equipped gymnasium. The repetition of "not only" adds emphasis and highlights the presence of both amenities.Rate this question:
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Jeremy didn’t realise that his teacher’s advice would be so useful. REALISE Little ________ useful his teacher’s advice would be.
Correct Answer
did Jeremy realise howExplanation
Jeremy didn't realize how useful his teacher's advice would be.Rate this question:
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She couldn’t reach the shelf unless she stood on a chair. REACH Only when she stood on a chair ________ the shelf.
Correct Answer
could she reach, was she able to reachExplanation
The correct answer is "could she reach, was she able to reach". This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and the word "unless" indicates a condition that needs to be fulfilled for something to happen. In this case, the condition is standing on a chair, and the action of reaching the shelf is only possible when this condition is met. Therefore, the correct verb forms are "could she reach" and "was she able to reach".Rate this question:
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It was unusual for them to stay up so late in the evening. DID Seldom ________ to bed so late in the evening.
Correct Answer
did they goExplanation
The correct answer is "did they go". This is because the original sentence states that it was unusual for them to stay up so late in the evening. The phrase "did they go" is the correct inversion of the verb "go" in the sentence, indicating that it was rare for them to go to bed so late in the evening.Rate this question:
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As soon as the president arrived, the guests all stopped talking and stood up. SOONER No ________ than the guests all stopped talking and stood up.
Correct Answer
sooner had the president arrivedExplanation
The correct answer is "sooner had the president arrived." This answer accurately completes the sentence and maintains the same meaning as the original sentence. It indicates that the guests stopped talking and stood up immediately after the president's arrival.Rate this question:
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You are advised to take a raincoat as well as waterproof boots. SHOULD Not ________ a raincoat but you should also take waterproof boots.
Correct Answer
only should you takeExplanation
The correct answer suggests that you should not only take a raincoat but also waterproof boots. The word "only" emphasizes the importance of taking both items.Rate this question:
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The reason which I don’t like vegetables is that I was made to eat them as a child. ________
Correct Answer
The reason why I don’t like vegetables is that I was made to eat them as a child., The reason that I don’t like vegetables is that I was made to eat them as a child.Explanation
The given correct answer suggests that the speaker's dislike for vegetables is attributed to the fact that they were forced to eat them during their childhood.Rate this question:
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What would we like you to do is donate your old clothes and toys to our charity. ________
Correct Answer
What we would like you to do is donate your old clothes and toys to our charity.Explanation
The given sentence is already correct and does not require any changes. It is a request asking the reader to donate their old clothes and toys to the charity.Rate this question:
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That interests me about this picture is the way the artist uses such bright colours. ________
Correct Answer
What interests me about this picture is the way the artist uses such bright colours.Explanation
The answer provided is a repetition of the statement given in the question. It correctly identifies that the use of bright colors in the picture is what interests the person.Rate this question:
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It was not when the second act of the play that my favourite actor appeared. ________
Correct Answer
It was not until the second act of the play that my favourite actor appeared.Explanation
The correct answer is "It was not until the second act of the play that my favourite actor appeared." This sentence structure is used to emphasize that the appearance of the favorite actor did not happen until the second act of the play.Rate this question:
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What surprises me that people choose to live in cold countries. I’d much prefer to live in a warm climate. ________
Correct Answer
What surprises me is that people choose to live in cold countries. I’d much prefer to live in a warm climate. - 26.
Marathon Man Eddie Izzard is well-known in the UK for his comedy performances both on the stage and on the television. However, the thing some people don’t realise is (1) ________ he is also a marathon runner.
Correct Answer
thatExplanation
The word "that" is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information or clarification about Eddie Izzard being a marathon runner. In this context, it suggests that the previous statement about Eddie Izzard being well-known for his comedy performances is connected to the fact that he is also a marathon runner.Rate this question:
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(2) ________ may surprise them even more is the number of marathons he has taken part in. For example, in 2016 he announced that he would attempt to run 27 marathons in 7 days.
Correct Answer
what, WhatExplanation
The word "what" is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information about something surprising. In this case, the surprising thing is the number of marathons he has taken part in. The word "What" is capitalized because it begins a new sentence.Rate this question:
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The reason (3) ________ he was taking up the challenge was to raise awareness of poverty in Africa.
Correct Answer
whyExplanation
The word "why" is the correct answer because it is used to introduce a reason or explanation for an action or decision. In this case, the reason for taking up the challenge was to raise awareness of poverty in Africa.Rate this question:
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What was also interesting about his decision (4) ________ that he wanted to commemorate the 27 years that his hero, Nelson Mandela, had spent in prison. Eddie’s marathon challenge was a success and he also raised more than £2,000,000 for a charity called Sport Relief.
Correct Answer
wasExplanation
The word "was" is used to refer to something interesting about his decision. This suggests that there was something noteworthy or remarkable about his decision, which is further explained in the sentence that follows.Rate this question:
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This seemed like an unbelievable achievement. However, it wasn’t (5) ________ I read a recent article about him that I discovered this wasn’t the first time he had made such an attempt. In 2009, he ran 43 marathons in 51 days for the same charity.
Correct Answer
untilExplanation
The word "until" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence. The sentence states that the achievement seemed unbelievable, but the speaker only discovered that it wasn't the first time after reading an article about him. The word "until" indicates a change or realization that occurred after a certain point in time, which aligns with the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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