Traveller Level B2 Test Booklet Mid-Term Test

TRAVELLER LEVEL B2 –TEST BOOKLET – MID-TERM TEST

Mid-term test

1. VOCABULARY

Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1.It is for the students of our school to wear uniforms.
a. validb. mandatoryc. complimentaryd. partial

2.Last year we spent our holidays at a luxurious in the Swiss Alps.
a. hostelb. cabinc. resort d. temple

3.What can I do to he damage I caused to your camera?
a. stand outb. turn outc. indulge ind. make up for

4.Laura’s from the party was noticed by everyone.
a. absenceb. lackc. shortaged. loss

5.The robbers quickly got into the car and with the money.
a. broke intob. made offc. held upd. picked out

6.Jamie’s house was last night. Luckily he wasn’t at home.
a. robbedb. shopliftedc. burgledd. mugged

7.This company cannot possibly such a demanding project.
a. possessb. marchc. eluded. undertake

8.Mr Wilson takes great in his children’s achievements.
a. prideb. advantagec. cared. desire

9.One of the of travelling abroad is that you learn about new cultures.
a. outcomesb. benefitsc. aspectsd. alternatives

10.She had high of her son and she now feels disappointed.
a. predictionsb. standardsc. expectationsd. occupations

11.We cannot rely any longer on fuels for the production of energy.
a. acidb. nuclearc. solard. fossil

12.He is a doctor who in plastic surgery.
a. specialisesb. contributesc. concentratesd. relates

13.I will be away on a business for three days next week.
a. travelb. trip c. journeyd. voyage

14.It’s in here. Let’s open the windows.
a. confinedb. messyc. stuffyd. convenient

15. in the Arctic zone are beginning to melt.
a. Galesb. Geysersc. Particlesd. Glaciers

16.After the we couldn’t go out because of the snow.
a. blizzardb. heatwavec. mistd. downpour

17.The dancer was so that the audience was amazed.
a. plainb. gracefulc. picturesqued. grateful

18.When Edgar threatened to reveal company secrets if he wasn’t promoted, his boss told him that he would never submit to .
a. fraudb. forgeryc. blackmaild. theft

19.They were to five years in prison.
a. chargedb. convictedc. accusedd. sentenced

20.It’s our that he’s guilty. He committed the murder.
a. beliefb. favourc. intentiond. response

21.Their for the legendary treasure ended suddenly.
a. skullb. questc. tuskd. chest

22.Don’t the details. Pay attention to everything.
a. overtakeb. overdoc. overlookd. overestimate

23. Is your sister taking part in the 200m tomorrow?
a. competitionb. gamec. matchd. race

24.Lots of people have to long distances to go to work.
a. commuteb. undergoc. maintaind. ensure

25.The Browns bought a beautiful house on the of the city.
a. habitatb. outskirtsc. residenced. suburbs

26. We haven’t set a for our wedding yet.
a. trapb. goalc. dated. task

27.I’m afraid your advertisement was . Therefore I demand a refund.
a. urbanb. inexplicablec. accessibled. misleading

28. Suddenly, a police officer started firing at the crowd without .
a. warningb. failc. exceptiond. impact

29.The advantages of their offer the disadvantages. We should accept it.
a. eliminateb. outweighc. economised. dump

30. Rachel in passing her driving test and was thrilled.
a. accomplishedb. managed c. succeededd. achieved

31.Anyone who the law should be punished.
a. enforcesb. reformsc. preventsd. violates

32. The teacher tried to her students’ confidence before the exams.
a. predictb. boostc. supplyd. release

2. GRAMMAR

Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. … and now Martin has the ball and yes, he a brilliant goal!
a. scoresb. has scoredc. is scoringd. has been scoring

2.You’re so annoying. You whatever I do.
a. have always critisedb. are always criticisingc. criticise alwaysd. have always been criticising

3.Would you like chips with your steak, sir?
a. fewb. noc. somed. lots

4.Tina Spanish for three years now.
a. learnsb. is learningc. has learntd. has been learning

5.When we were young, we often fishing with our grandfather.
a. have goneb. wentc. had goned. were going

6.I couldn’t stop him. He was running .
a. fast and fasterb. as fast asc. faster and fasterd. less fast than

7. She was tired because she the house all day.
a. cleanedb. had cleanedc. was cleaningd. had been cleaning

8.Don’t worry, Dad. I carefully.
a. ’ll driveb. ’ll be drivingc. droved. ’ll have driven

9. At the age of twelve, Peter solve difficult exercises.
a. mayb. couldc. cand. might

10. I really think you to see a doctor about these headaches.
a. mustb. shouldc. oughtd. would

11.When you this button, the machine stops.
a. pressedb. will pressc. would pressd. press

12.If he isn’t home yet, he still be at the office.
a. mustb. has toc. can d. needn’t

13.Sally really enjoyed dinner we had at the new Italian restaurant.
a. ab. thec. somed. –

14.My sister to the cinema twice this month.
a. will have been b. wasc. has been d. has gone

15.Andrew didn’t see people at the party. It was boring.
a. muchb. fewc. plenty ofd. many

16.We of going to the new Lebanese restaurant tonight. How about coming with us?
a. are thinkingb. thoughtc. will think d. think

17.They a lot in the past, but now they exercise regularly.
a. worked outb. didn’t use to work outc. would work outd. hadn’t been working out

18.Your children speak English than mine.
a. as wellb. the betterc. much betterd. the best

19.By the time we got to the station, the train .
a. leftb. will have leftc. was leavingd. had left

20.Look out! You into that tree.
a. are going to crashb. will be crashingc. are crashingd. was going to crash

21.Excuse me, madam, you please put out your cigarette?
a. needb. wouldc. mustd. ought

22.Unless Tony harder, he won’t get promoted.
a. had workedb. doesn’t workc. worksd. didn’t work

23.Cathy cook anything today. We’re going to have dinner at her brother’s.
a. had better notb. might notc. can’td. doesn’t have to

24.In tonight’s episode our beloved couple finally married.
a. getsb. gotc. is gettingd. was getting

25.We need a(n) of chocolate for that recipe.
a. loafb. barc. cartond. can

26.The stadium was almost empty. Very people had come to watch the match because of the rain.
a. many b. muchc. fewd. little

27. That is definitely the best book I .
a. ever readb. had ever readc. readd. have ever read

28.Her family hasn’t heard from her since she to Barcelona.
a. moved b. had movedc. was movingd. will be moving

29. homeless were provided with food and shelter.
a. Any b. Thec. - d. A

30.For information don’t hesitate to call us.
a. far b. furthestc. furtherd. farther

31.Alan his parents at the weekend but something came up at work.
a. had been visitingb. was visitingc. would visitd. was going to visit

32.By the time the guests arrive, she cooking.
a. will have finishedb. is finishingc. will finishd. will be finishing

3. READING

Read the text and answer the questions. Choosea, b, c or d.

TRAVELLER LEVEL B2 –TEST BOOKLET – MID-TERM TEST

1.You might find an article like this
A. in an encyclopaedia.
B. in a scientific magazine.
C. a textbook.
D. on a website.

2. What is the writer’s impression of Dakar?
A. It is a noisy and unpleasant place.
B. The traffic jams are annoying.
C. The heat and dust make it uncomfortable.
D. It is lively and exciting.

3.What is true about the Dakar markets?
A. A visit there can be experienced in many ways.
B. They are the best place to eat.
C. People dance to the rhythms of Senegalese music.
D. Bargaining is discouraged.

4.What does the writer think about the Senagalese music scene?
A. It represents Senegalese traditions.
B. R&B is especially popular.
C. It doesn’t go by unnoticed in the city.
D. Soundtracks are sold on the streets of the city.

5. What does the writer say about Senegalese football games?
A. They are noisy and disorganised.
B. Football is played African-style.
C. There is more to enjoy than just the game.
D. They are more popular than music.

6.According to the text, baobab trees
A. grow only in Senegal.
B. support tree houses where visitors can stay.
C. are the main attraction in Sine-Saloum.
D. provide wood for cabins.

7. The Siné-Saloum area
A. is a nature spot.
B. has as much to offer as Dakar.
C. is best known for its tree hotels.
D. is where Dakar residents go to relax.

4. LISTENING

You will hear people talking in 6 differentsituations.
Choose the best answer a, b or c.

1. You hear a young woman talking.
Why did the woman fail at first ?
a. She never planned anything.
b. She didn’t do enough.
c. She set unrealistic goals.

2. You hear a man talking to his daughter.
What is the man’s purpose?
a. To refuse permission.
b. To make a suggestion.
c. To give a warning.

3. What is the woman’s overall opinion of the holiday?
a. She thinks it’s interesting.
b. She is doubtful it would suit her.
c.She is very impressed.

4. You hear a prisoner being interviewed about his reading group.
What did the prisoner think was the main advantage of being part of a reading group?
a. It helps them realise their mistakes.
b. It helps them leave prison.
c. It helps them realise they have other options.

5. How does the man feel about the rock climber?
a. He thinks he took too many risks.
b. He admires him.
c.He thinks he lived a great adventure.

6. You hear a woman talking about a type of home called an Earthship.
What is the woman’s attitude towards the development of Earthships in Haiti?
a. She is worried that the project will not be a success.
b. She thinks it’s a creative way to help people and the environment.
c. She believes it is too expensive.

5. WRITING

You have seen this announcement in an international travel magazine.

The place I dream of going to!
Tell us about a place you dream of going to. Briefly describe the place and say why you want to visit it.

Write your article in 120-180 words.