UNIT 5 CONSOLIDATION 1 PART 2 Use of English B2 for all exams

 

Use of English B2 for all exams UNIT 5 CONSOLIDATION 1 PART 2

 

PART 3 For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). SKATEBOARDING   In the early 1960s, a new craze swept through the (0)__ coastal _____ cities of the United States.   COAST   Being (25)______________________ fit, the surfers wanted some fun while the surf was low. That's when   PHYSICS   an (26)______________________ new pastime called skateboarding was born. The skateboard was   ENERGY   (27)______________________ developed by attaching a plank of wood to roller-skates.   ORIGIN   However, skateboarding has undergone (28)______________________ changes since then.   DRAMA   (29)______________________ skateboarders now use plastic and fibreglass, which make the   PROFESSION   boards more durable and flexible. Nowadays, skateboarders spend (30)______________________   END   hours performing tricks and stunts many of which are (31)______________________ , so   DANGER   experts (32)______________________ skateboarders to wear protective gear such as helmets and elbow   ADVICE   and knee pads, especially if they are not (33) ______________________. A skateboarder goes through   SKILL   many falls before becoming proficient, so it is (34) ______________________ to take precautions against accidents.   SENSE PART 4 For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). 35 How long have you been living in your new house? moved How long is it ______________________ your new house? 36 The police questioned all the eye-witnesses but they didn’t find anyone capable of describing what exactly had happened. none The police questioned all the eye-witnesses, ______________________ of describing what exactly had happened. 37 His computer game addiction is getting worse. and He is getting ______________________ computer games. 38 She went out after finishing the housework. until She didn't go out ______________________ the housework. 39 I heard that neither of the defendants was found guilty in yesterday's trial, innocent I heard that ______________________ in yesterday's trial. 40 John feels he doesn't share many interests with his new penfriend. little John feels he ______________________ his new penfriend. 41 The shop where he works is in the city centre, which The shop ______________________ is in the city centre. 42 He is the most talented player in the team, as None of the players in the team ______________________ he is.

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ANSWER KEY

A 25 physically 26 energetic 27 originally 28 dramatic 29 professional 30 endless 31 dangerous 32 advise 33 skilful 34 sensible B 35 since you moved into 36 none of whom were capable 37 more and more addicted to 38 until she had finished 39 both defendants were found innocent 40 has little in common with 41 in which he works/ which he works in 42 is/are as talented as