OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 Listening OED Task1 Listen to the speakers. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). ‘You will listen to each recording twice. 1 Which swimsuit does the customer decide to buy? ey ep A 8 c 2. Which class has the woman been to once? it 3. What CAN'T the boy eat on his new diet? A PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CII «1OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 4 When did the speaker first start playing tennis? A Quite recently B When she was at school. © Around ten years ago 5 According to the advert, when should you meditate? A Once a day at any time. B When you get home from work © Atweekends when you feel relaxed 6 When is Freya going to see the doctor? A On Tuesday B OnWednesday © On Thursday JED Task2 Listen to the text. For statements (7-11) choose Tif the statement is true according to the text, F if itis false. You will listen to the text t 7 Newspapers today don't represent children in a fair way. — 8 Children’s Express was set up to teach children’s parents new skills. — 9. Hundreds of newspaper stories were analysed by the charity. — 10 ‘Cute kid! stories are rare but popular with readers. — 11 The speaker thinks that stereotyping by the media doesn't have any impact on children's lives. > ee PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSa Code DE Se Rae a OLD Task 3 12 1B 4 15 You will listen to the text twice. Listen to the text. For questions (12-16) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). What is TRUE of many students at Doug's school? A. They don't do well during their one month's work experience. B_ They don't know what the real world is like © They want to leave school as soon as possible. What do many of Doug's students enjoy the most? A work experience B classes at school © afterschool clubs What is the problem with vocational education? A. Not every school has a science lab B_ There aren't enough practical classes. © Itonly helps students with particular skills What does Doug's son want to do? A He doesn't have any definite plans B_ He wants to continue studying C He will do the sarne thing as his fiends. Why could it be a good idea to lower the school-leaving age? ‘A. It would be easier to work with difficult students B_Itwould make students listen to their parents advice. C It would allow students to make their own decisions CENMEMISED «3OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 Reading Task4 Read the article below. Match choices (A-H) to (17-21). There are three choices you do not need to use. Cooking Up a Storm Five top cookery books! 17 This inspirational guide takes you through the basics of bread making. It includes invaluable tips on how to choose the right flour, experimenting with different yeasts, and how to prepare your dough so it rises properly every time! Recipes come from countries all around the world, so you can try something different every week, if you want to 18 Bruno Salvatore takes you on a journey around his country, sharing his favourite dishes. He covers traditional recipes from every region, from Venice to Rome and beyond: how to make your own pasta and pizza, grilling fish and seafood, along with some mouth-watering desserts. Amazing photos accompany every recipe 19 ‘A delicious selection of veggie ideas based around the freshest vegetables — an astonishing variety of ingredients, helpfully presented in terms of what's in season throughout the year, Recipes include imaginative ideas for breakfast, main meals, and snacks — they are as filling as they are tasty. You ‘won't regret becoming a vegetarian with this book on your shelf to guide you. 20 If you are short on time, but still want to cook fantastic meals, look no further. These simple recipes range from how to cook the perfect steak to preparing the freshest salads and Chinese stir-fries — from kitchen to dining table before you know it. There is no reason to buy ready meals when it takes so little time to make something that tastes so good! 1) 4 PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSCoa DE Se Rae a a If you aren't confident in the kitchen, this cookery book is a must. It takes you through weights and ‘measurements, methods of cooking, and what types of kitchen equipment you need. There is also an informative section on each major food group, so you leam as you go, building on your knowledge by trying out the simple recipes at the end. Match each cookbook description with the title. A ABalanced Diet The Best Breakfast Meat-Free Meals The Perfect Loaf Cooking for Beginners ‘AMeal in 30 Minutes The Art of Italian Food Oriental Cuisine ra7mone PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CXS «fpOXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 Task 5 Read the text below. For questions (22-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, Cor D). It’s All About Slowing Down Carl Honoré remembers the exact moment he realized he had lost control of his life. The London- based journalist was rushing through the airport to catch a plane when he spotted an advert for a book series containing one-minute bedtime stories. It seemed the perfect solution for the nightly struggle he was having with his three-year-old son, Benjamin, While Benjamin always wanted to hear just one ‘more story, Honoré wanted to wrap up the ritual as quickly as possible and move on to other things — catching up with emails and watching the news. ‘Rattle off six or seven stories and still finish in ten ‘minutes — what could be better?” Honoré recalls thinking. ‘As I wondered how quickly the company could post me the full set of stories, another question occurred to me: Have I gone insane?" Honoré spent a year and a half writing Jn Praise of Slow, his book about our culture’s addiction to “more, better, faster’ and what people are doing to protect themselves against it. The short answer is: “Slow down!” And it’s not as hard as it seems, as Honoré and others have discovered. Honoré set out to fix what he calls his chronic ‘speedaholism’. For months he investigated how people around the globe are fighting the 21* century urge to do more and do it faster, and how they are learning to slow down. Inhis book, Honoré describes how his search led him to the annual conference of the Society for the Deceleration of Time in Austria, and also a school in Tokyo where students are encouraged to learn at a less demanding pace than their peers, He also travelled to Italy, where he met members of the Slow Food Movement, who believe that preparing a meal made from locally grown foods is a healthier, saner way to eat than wolfing down pre-packaged fast food. Honoré’s conclusion? “The secret is balance, staying calm and unflustered even when circumstances force us to speed up.’ But how do we do it? Itall starts with rethinking our day. ‘A big part of slowing down is doing less,’ Honoré says. Instead of working non-stop, he now takes ten-minute breaks during the day. When he feels he is doing something too fast, he stops to consider if the quality of his work could be improved by slowing down. Reviewing his schedule, the journalist, then aged 37, realized that even a sports fanatic like himself could cut out tennis, but still allow himself time to play hockey, He also cut down on watching TY, which he describes as ‘a black hole of time’. And, most importantly, he now devotes this extra time to reading leisurely bedtime stories to his son. 0. 4x PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS22 23 24 25 26 Coa DE Se Rae a What did Honoré think when he saw the advert for a series of books? ‘A He remembered hearing about the books before B_ He thought the books would appeal to his son © Itmace hin think about the way he lived. D Itinitially seerned like a bad idea What usually happened when Honoré was reading ‘A Honoré didn't want to spend much time doing it. B Benjamin asked too many questions C Honoré usually checked his emails at the same time, D Benjamin always asked for six or seven stories. his son? What is TRUE about slowing down, according to Honoré’s book? A Its surprisingly hard to do. Bt seers easy at first, but gets harder as you go. Its easier than people imagine D It's impossible to achieve. Who did Honoré learn from on his travels? ‘A. Other acadernics lke hienself B Avariety of people and organizations. © Groups of students in different places D Food experts from around the world What does “fanatic” in paragraph 6 mean? ‘A Aperson who is extremely enthusiastic about something, B_ Aprofessional who has a lot of knowledge about a given subject. Someone whose job is to exarnine something in detall D_ Anyone who plays sports in order to win, PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CIEE «7 fhOXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 Task 6 Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (27-32). There are two choices you do not need to use. Help Save Our Planet! Find out how six students are helping to save the environment. 27 Adam ‘Transport is one of the biggest factors contributing to air pollution, and we can all help to do something about it, I walk and cycle whenever I can, and I encourage my friends and family to do the same. It’s also important to use public transport instead of using a car — and, if possible, to go by train rather than by plane. 28 ‘Loe recently stopped eating red meat to help the environment. Farming animals for meat uses up lots of resources — it requires huge amounts of water and animal feed. I haven’t had any problems finding other things to eat at the supermarket, and it has also reduced my food bills. 29 Amelie With online shopping it’s incredibly easy to buy things you don’t need, I used to do it all the time. But now I’ve made a decision to buy less — and I also buy things second-hand whenever I can. Another thing you can do is to buy products that are eco-friendly, which are less harmful to the environment, 30 Ben I's very important these days to reduce the amount of food we throw away — currently, around a third of all the food the world produces is not eaten. We can all do something about this by making sure we use up any leftover food — with a little imagination you can make some really interesting dishes! 0) 4 PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSCoa DE Se Rae a 31 Mimi I've recently started up-cycling things which I would previously have just put in the bin, For example, I now use old tins and glass jars for growing plants in, and I reuse supermarket bags for taking my lunch to college. This may not sound like much, but it does help to reduce the amount of new things I’m buying. 32 Freddy I think young people need to start speaking out about the environment — it’s our future after all! I wrote to my local MP to ask her what she is doing for our community in terms of recycling and reducing waste, More and more young people are working together for change and to make our planet a better place. Which person 2 ‘A has stopped eating dairy products B has joined a poltical organization © thinks the way we travel is important D_Iskcen for politicians to take notice E has started making creative meals F has found a new use for some of his/her things G has given something up H is trying to make fewer purchases PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CIE «>OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 Task7 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (33-38). There are two choices you do not need to use. Laughter Can Be the Best Medicine Can humour really help those who are ill? Experts increasingly think so, and there is a growing body of evidence that they are right about this. Studies have suggested (33) , increase pain tolerance and bolster the immune system. Some experts even say that laughter can help patients to live longer, although that particular claim (34) __. Ina recently published study, researchers at the University of Maryland revealed that laughing helps to protect the heart. Around 95% of volunteers experienced improved blood flow when they watched comedy films, while 74% had a drop in blood flow when (35) _ According to Dr Michael Miller, the cardiologist who headed the Maryland study, the benefits of laughter lasted for 12 to 14 hours. Presenting his findings at the Ametican College of Cardiology conference, Miller urged experts (36) ‘as a weapon in the fight against heart disease. ‘Regular, hearty laughter should be added to exercise and a low-fat diet as a means of lowering the risk of heart disease,” he said. Hospital staff in Britain are beginning to appreciate the benefits of combining conventional medical ‘treatments with an injection of humour. The Theodora Children’s Charity trains entertainers to become ‘clown doctors’ in hospitals around Britain, Joanie Speers, a spokeswoman for the charity, says that the clowns help (37) in the patients’ lives, which they tend to lose when they are in hospital. ‘Children in hospital are not only vulnerable and homesick, they are also often very bored, Speers says. ‘Regular visits from clown doctors (38) ‘We know that humour can have a positive impact on anyone’s health — laughter produces endorphins which basically make you feel better. In the case of children, it can help make them more responsive to treatment” asked to view more serious ones to consider laughter therapy to bring benefits to patients of all ages that humour can relieve allergies were less tkely to laugh than usual to restore some sense of normality hasn't been clearly established have made a big difference to their recovery za tmonw> > EE PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSCode DE Se Rae a > Use of English Task8 Read the text below. For questions (39-48) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). What If? People have always wondered about how certain events in history might have taken a different direction. Fiction writers have (39) this interest in the so-called ‘alternative history’, or ‘alt- history’, genre. Their stories are based on some historical facts, but usually (40) ______ one or more key events that occur differently. They do this to show us what would have happened if history had unfolded in a different way. One of the (41) _____ examples of the genre is Philip K Dick's The Man in the High Castle, published in 1962. The book describes a world where Germany and Japan won World War II and split the United States (42) ____ them, Interestingly, in the novel, several characters are reading an alt- history book that takes place in a world more similar to our own. A recent television (43) expands on Dick’s original idea by showing much more of the alternative world. Dick once said he had the (44) ____ for The Man in the High Castle after reading another alt- history novel, Ward Moore's Bring the Jubilee, published in 1953. In Moore’s novel, the (45) character, Hodge Backmaker, lives in a different version of the world we know. This change has been brought about by the fact that in 1863 the American Civil War ended with the victory of the South, not the North. Hodge, a historian, (46) back in time to the Civil War. Through his actions, he unintentionally (47) history to change, leading to the outcome we are familiar with today. By changing the past, alt-history narratives also transform the present — which in turn allows us to imagine how they might alter the future we think lies (48) __ of us. Will these imagined futures have come true by the time we live to see them? 39 | A | discovered B | explored ¢ | questioned D | covered 40 | A [admit B | discuss | consist D | include 41 | A [best known B | famous | remarkable D_ | memorable 42 | A |between B | among © | within D | inside 43 | A [serial B | set ¢ | sequel D | series 44 | A [plan B | objective |idea D_| solution 45 | A | major B | main ¢ | notable D_ | memorable 46 | A | travels B | flies ¢ | moves D | tours 47 | A | creates B | causes | makes D | affects 48 | A |ahead B | before | forward D | earlier PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CEM 11OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 1 Task9 Read the texts below. For questions (49-58) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). The Clothes of the Future A Spanish designer, Manuel Torres, (49) a spray-on cotton fabric. It can be (50) asa light mist or a thick layer, and will be as tight as a second skin. This revolutionary fabric might have a multitude of uses. For example, swimmers of the future could be ($1) ____it to spray on just enough cloth to protect their bodies. Also, spray-on bandages could provide instant covering for wounds, These ideas may not seem very likely, but such new designs may ($2) ___ become part of our lives in the future, Perhaps one day you will be able ($3) your spray-on swimsuit in a can from your local store! 49 | A | develops B |hasdeveloped | C |is developed D | had developed 50 | A | applied B | apply € | application D | applying st | A [using B use ¢ |touse D used 52 | A |best B | better © | g00d D | well 53] A |buy B | buying ¢ |tobuy D | bought Online Communication May Be Bad For Your Health Health advisors are warning that using emails, phone messaging or video conferencing is turning office workers into sedentary ‘screen slaves’ who no longer get any exercise. ‘People send messages to colleagues (54) ___next to them,’ says Dorian Dugmore of Sport England, the body (85) ___ for encouraging public participation in sport. Sport England is calling for employers to encourage their staff to walk around the office and to speak to co-workers instead of (56) _____ messages via their phones or computers. Roger Draper, head of Sport England, said they (57) like to encourage working people to build more physical activity into their daily lives. “We have a big task (58) the number of people who are physically active, and what better place to focus our efforts than the workplace?” he added. sa | a [sit B [sat ¢ |tosit D | sitting 35 | A | responsible B | responsibly € responsibilty | D_ | responsive 56 | A |send B | tosend | sending D | sent 57 | Aa |could B [can ¢ | would D | must 58 | A |increase B | toincrease © increasing D | beincreasing GRIMM PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSCode DE Se eee a ( Task 10 59 You have seen an online advertisement for a cooking school and would like to enrol on one of their courses. Write a letter to the manager of the school in which you: — explain why you are interested in signing up for a course ~ say which course you would be rost interested in and find out whether there are stil places available = askhinvher for further information about the length of the course, dates and prices Write a letter of at least a 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way. PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Ro oxFORD EXAM TRAINER 82 PRACTICE TEST 1: Writing MREDOXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 Listening DED Task1 Listen to the speakers. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). ‘You will listen to each recording twice. 1 Which event do the teenagers decide to organize? 3. What DOESN'T the food bank supply? PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CEXMIIMIEEED 1OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 4 What did the elderly gentleman prefer doing? A chatting at home B_ waking outside © making biscuits 5 How many people volunteer at the charity shops? A around 100 B almost 800 more than 1,000 6 What information about the sandwiches ISN'T needed? ‘A. when they were made B_ where they were made © who made ther OED Task2 Listen to the text. For statements (7-11) choose Tif the statement is true according to the text, F if itis false. You will listen to the text t 7 Latin, French and Italian use negative words to refer to left-handed people. — 8 There are fewer left-handed people in sports than statistics would suggest. oo 9. Before the study, the volunteers had to say if they were left-or right-handed. = 10 Right-handed people are more accurate at problem-solving tasks. — 11 Leftthanded people do well in creative professions. — 02) ee PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSa oar DES eN MTN a Pea a ee OED Task3 12 13 4 15 16 You will isten to the text twice. Listen to the text. For questions (12-16) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). What does Wendy say about parents? A They don't try hard enough to make healthy meals. B_ They are influenced by the adverts they see on TV. They car't protect theirkids frorn the effect of TV commercials What did the government try to do last year? A. to impose stricter rules on TV advertising for children B_toban adverts for unhealthy food and drinks C toencourage politicians to support medical organizations Which group of people in the UK is obese? ‘A one in two children B one in ten grown-ups © one in five adults How has one advertising professional reacted to the criticism? A He agrees that they ere fully responsible B_ He claims commercials can have a positive effect on the way people eat © He insists problems have been exaggerated by food companies With respect to food, what do children tend to do? A. They often copy the behaviour of important people in thelr lives B_ They usually ignore what their school friends say. © They always want the snacks they see on television, EMMETT «3OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 Reading Task4 Read the adverts below. Match choices (A-H) to (17-21). There are three choices you do not need to use. Student Jobs Online Find the one thats perfect for you! 17 Spend nine weeks working outdoors in the US! If you are looking for fun, travel and adventure then this is your dream job! Your tasks will include taking care of teenagers from all over the world and organizing educational activities for them. You should be at least 18 years old Experience working with young people is preferred but not essential (training is given). 18 Are you interested in helping out busy families? Do you enjoy working with young children and pets? We have positions with flexible working hours that include the following: + babysitting + pet care + light household cleaning, We are looking for individuals who: + are reliable and trustworthy + have a clean driving license. 19 Do you want to make a real difference in the charity sector? We need young people to join our team. You will be informing the public about our activities and asking for donations No experience necessary ~ training is provided. Candidates should: + be friendly, cheerful and motivated + have great communication skills + be fluent in written and spoken English. 0) 4a PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSoar DESO area ad ee 20 Are you a fitness fanatic who enjoys working with young children? You will deliver an exciting fitness programme that is motivating and fun for young children, running training sessions and working as a coach during their summer competitions. You will be responsible for maintaining all equipment and working with other staff to ensure a high level of discipline and professional conduct, Candidates should: + be physically fit + have hands-on experience of at least two popular sports + have some experience of working with young children 21 We are looking for enthusiastic and well-educated graduates to help secondary school students with their studies. We need individuals who can teach: + physics, chemistry and maths + English, history, geography and economics. Work in your local area or online and set your own rate of pay. ‘You must have proven qualifications in your chosen subjects. Which advertis fora A. sports instructor B fundraiser © camp counsellor D salesperson E schoolteacher F private tutor G travelagent H_ home helper PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CITI 5OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 Task 5 Read the text below. For questions (22-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, Cor D). How Italian is Spaghetti Bolognese? We are now increasingly able to explore new flavours, new cooking techniques, and new culinary experiences without having to leave our hometowns. Restaurants serving traditional food from countries previously never associated with fine dining have now conquered the hearts (and stomachs) of affiuent Westerners in Europe and the United States. And yet some people still complain — but why, exactly? Many would-be restaurant critics (and these days any blogger who writes about food considers ‘themselves an expert) rate their ethnic dining experiences not just by quality and value, but also by that elusive measure of being authentic. When they praise a dish, they often use terms such as ‘the best borscht I've eaten outside of Ukraine’ — as if borscht made in Ukraine was automatically superior to anything made abroad. Spaghetti bolognese is widely considered to be an inauthentic Italian dish, And it’s true — if you visit Bologna, the gorgeous medieval city after which the dish is named, you will not find this item on any restaurant menu. Does this mean inhabitants of Bologna never eat bolognese? Not quite. There is a local dish called tagliatelle al ragié (or ‘strip pasta with meat sauce’), a dish made with ground meat, tomatoes and carrots, which is pretty much the same as the bolognese we know and love, The fact that locals traditionally eat the sauce with thick pasta strips instead of thin is irrelevant. Aer all, does it taste any less delicious if the pasta is thinner and the name is different? Some dishes get criticized because they are never caten in the country they are associated with. Chop suey, supposedly a traditional Chinese dish made with meat, eggs and vegetables, is hardly ever eaten in China — if at all. Where did it come from, then? Many Chinese immigrants worked to build the railway system in the US in the late 1800s. To feed themselves, they used the traditional Chinese cooking technique of stir-frying whatever ingredients were locally available. Isolated from their homeland, the dish they created represented a fusion of national identities, just as their own identities became a mix of Chinese and American traditions. So chop suey is in fact a multi-ethnic dish, and is now a firm favourite in American Chinese cuisine. 0. 4x PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS22 23 24 25 26 According to the text, what can people in the West easily do now? ‘A. explore European and American food B cook traditional food © enjoy dishes ftom other countries D travel to foreign countries What does “authentic” mean in paragraph 2? Atypical fora given culture B good value for money © superior to the other items on the menu D unique ane original In what way are spaghetti bolognese and tagliatelle al ragu similar? A. They use the sare kind of pasta 8 They are similar in taste They originate from the same place. D They are both very popular in Bologna What is TRUE of the original recipe for chop suey? A Itdoesn't come frorn China. B it's only popular in America. € Itdoesn't usually contain meat. D Itmostly consists of vegetables. According to the text, why is chop suey special? A Ithas along history. B_Itrepresents different cultures © Itcan contain many different ingredients. D_ttwas invented by railway workers. oar DES eN MTN a Pea a eeOXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 Task6 Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (27-32). There are two choices you do not need to use. Global Weather Watch Weather trends in six countries 27 Parts of the USA this winter experienced temperatures as low as minus 32°C, with some cities as cold as the Arctic. A number of people were injured because of the extreme weather and thousands of fights were cancelled across the country. Authorities in some of the cities strongly advised citizens to avoid travel where possible, and hundreds of schools closed. 28 Inthe UK, parts of England, Scotland and Wales were severely affected by snow in January. Nearly minus 15°C was recorded in Scotland, which is the lowest temperature recorded since 2012. Passengers were stuck at airports because of deep snow. The wintery conditions caused multiple road accidents, and police warned motorists to stay off the roads until they could be cleared and made safe to use again. 29 Australia experienced the hottest summer ever recorded. In the city of Adelaide, temperatures reached a record high of over 46°C. The heatwave melted roads in some areas, and many bush fires broke out across the country, which firefighters struggled to bring under control. Doctors wamed residents not to leave their homes to avoid breathing in the smoke. 30 Authorities in Brazil report that there were a record number of wildfires in the Amazon rainforest in 2019. The shocking figure of over 72,000 represents an 83% increase compared to the same period in 2018. Authorities said, however, that the fires were not caused by climate change alone. Another significant factor was people lighting fires, either by accident or deliberately. 31 The historic city of Venice in Italy experienced unusually high rainfall in November, leading to the ‘worst flooding in half a century. What is known in Italian as agua alta (or ‘high water’) reached record levels in 2019, as people struggled to walk down city streets. The city estimated it will cost over a billion dollars to repair buildings and infrastructure, 03) 4x PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSoar DESO area ad ee 32 Scientists have been shocked to see the rate at which the ice in Greenland is melting. By the end of July, the amount of ice that melted in 2019 was the same as what they had predicted for 2070. Around 12.5 billion tons of ice melted, leading experts to worry that the ice may disappear completely. And if that happens, then sea levels would rise sharply, flooding cities around the world. Which country? A. confirmed that flooding was unlikely B said there was more than one reason for the difficult situation will need alot of money to fix the damage D told people to stay indoors E recorded temperatures more extreme than the Arctic F advised people not to travel by car G reported changes that are happening faster than expected H_ had to shut down some public buildings PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Ee 6OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 Task7 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (33-38). There are two choices you do not need to use. The Father of the World Wide Web Great inventions often have many creators, but the creation of the World Wide Web is generally accepted to have been the achievement of Tim Berners-Lee alone. And yet, despite creating a computer program (33) , how many of the millions of people browsing the Internet today actually know a thing about this man? A quick web search reveals some useful biographical details about the ‘Father of the Web’. Born, in London in 1955 to computer mathematician parents, as a youngster Berners-Lee liked to build computers out of cardboard, He went on to study physics at Oxford, (34) ___using an old television and spare parts. In 1989, while working at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory in Geneva, he invented the ‘World Wide Web. The Internet — simply, lots of different networks combined together —had already ‘been around for twenty years, (35) ‘The World Wide Web — the system we now use to access the Internet — allowed people to share information by combining their knowledge in a web of so-called ‘hypertext’ documents, Thanks to the Web's launch in 1991, the number of Internet users jumped from 600,000 to 40 million in the space of five years. Did he realize the importance of his creation at the time? ‘There was never a feeling of “we can change the world”, It was “this is exciting, it would be nice if this happened”, (36) ___ that it ‘would not work out,’ he says. But instead of patenting his invention, Berners-Lee — (37) to keep the Web from falling into private hands ~ made it freely available to all. Something that many people find hard to understand is why he passed up the chance of becoming a multi-billionaire. However, he insists he never really had. a choice. Leaving aside his claim (38) , he is convinced the Web would never have taken off had he tried to take control and charge people to use it. although the two ideas were not linked combined with a constant fear that no piece of software is ever truly original ‘where he built his own computer because everyone is capable of creating something exciting but was largely only used by scientists and academics that revolutionized the way we cornmunicate with each other ‘who has always been determined ratmoowe> (> EE PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSoar DES eN MTN a Pea a ee Use of English Task8 Read the text below. For questions (39-48) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). The Race for the Telephone The world has seen many remarkable and revolutionary inventions in its history, and the telephone is (39) one of the greatest. But not everyone was as excited and quick to (40) its potential as Alexander Graham Bell, the man who invented it in March 1876 and immediately set (41) _____to find a financial backer. Bell had dedicated much of his life to the idea of (42) speech using electricity. His hard work paid off. Bell finally (43) up with a circuit with one transmitter and two receivers: the telephone. But others had been working to invent the device and the race was on. Bell went to the Western Union, then the largest communications company in the US, offering them the (44) __rights for only $100,000. William Orton, the president of the company, (45) the offer, saying: ‘What use could this company make of an electrical toy?" It was a (46) financial blunder. Realizing their mistake, the company commissioned the inventors Thomas Edison and Elisha Gray to work 47) the clock to create a rival telephone, ‘Alexander Graham Bell beat them and was granted the patent, which officially recognized him as the inventor of the device, just hours before Gray. More than 600 lawsuits ensued, including one by Western Union, Bell won the lawsuit, forcing Western Union to get out of the telephone business for (48) Their lack of imagination cost them dearly. 39 | A | securely B | mainly © | usually D | surety 40 | A | admit B | grant € | recognize D | allow 41 | A [up B fon ¢ | out D fin 42 | A | transmitting B | transferring ¢ | channelling D | circulating 43 | A | took B | gave © | went D | came 44 | A | limited B | exclusive | restricted D | private 45 | A | rejected B | returned ¢ | banned D | denied 46 | A | large B | huge c | deep D | wide 47 | A | through B | round | past D | along 48 | A | good B | tong ¢ | now D | free PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS CMe "OXFORD EXAM TRAINER B2 PRACTICE TEST 2 Task9 Read the texts below. For questions (49-58) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). When Will I Be Famous? Growing numbers of young people are desperate to become famous by any means. A recent survey found that 89% of (49) one thousand girls who took part said that they wanted to be famous. This desire for celebrity (60) ____ more traditional marks of status. A lot of this has to do with the popularity of reality TV programmes and talent contests (51) ___ make ordinary people extraordinary and give rise to the idea of a fast track to stardom, ‘The real change in recent years is that youngsters want to be famous for (52) famous’, says public relations expert Dave Read. ‘They don’t feel they need (53) ____ skill. And honestly, that’s a real shame, in my view.” 49 | A | near B | nearly | nearest D | nearer 50 | A | replaces B | has replaced ¢ | isreplaced D | replacing st_| A | which B | who ¢ | whose D | where sz | A | been B | tobe c | be D | being sz | A | have 8 | having ¢ | tohave D | haa In Search of Happiness Many people believe they are happier than average and that they'll be even happier in ten years’ time, If that came true, it (64) __ good news because research shows that happier people are healthier, more successful, harder working, more caring and more socially engaged. Misery tends (55) ____ people who are self-absorbed and inactive But can scientists really tell us (56) happiness is? Economists accept that if people describe 67) as happy, then they are happy. According to public surveys, youth and old age are the happiest times. Money does not add much to happiness, if at all. In Britain, incomes have trebled (58) __ 1950, but happiness has not increased at all. What’s more, the happiness of lottery winners returns to former levels within a year, s4 | A | will B | willbe © | would be D_| would have been 55 | A | toaffect B | affect | affecting D | affected 56 | A | whether B | which c | where D | what. 57 | A | them B | they © | theirs D | themselves sa] A | after B | since | while D | during 2> QED PHOTOCOPIABLE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSoar DESO area ad ee Task 10 59. Youare looking for a summer job abroad. Your British friend, Alex, has sent you a job advert for a children’s camp counsellor that he thinks would suit you. Write a letter to Ales which you: = say whether you consider yourself suitable for the job = tell him what other kinds of work you would be interested in, and explain why suggest where and when you e¢ ld meet up with him ove the summer, Write a letter of at least a 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. 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