UNIT 9 SECTION 1 (D) Use of English B2 for all exams

 

Use of English B2 for all exams UNIT 9 SECTION 1 (D)

 

Examination Practice A Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. THE VW BEETLE The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the best known cars in the world. (1) ______________ all accounts, it defined a whole generation (2) ______________ people. It all began in 1935 when Ferdinand Porsche designed the car on his (3) ______________ and later presented it to the German public. Although back then it was criticised (4)________________________ its shape and its noise level, the car went on to become a legend. During World War II, the Volkswagen factory was burnt down, but this did not discourage the manufacturers (5) _________________________continuing their work. At the end of the war, Volkswagen (6)_________________________its factory rebuilt by the Allies, among others. In 1946, Volkswagen named the car ‘Type I’ to mark a new start for the company. Within two years, the first Beetle convertible was produced. Although complaints (7)________________________ the noise persisted, the Volkswagen designers made every effort to improve (8)________________________ model. They always believed it was only a matter of time before everyone fell (9)________________________ the Beetle - and they were right! Over the years, sales grew dramatically and by 1972 the Beetle had made its way into history books as the most produced car ever! Its production reached twenty million cars in 1981, a high percentage (10)________________________ which were exported to the United States. In 1999, the new Beetle went (11)________________________ sale. This model is not simply a more fashionable version of the original (12)________________________ . It is a completely new, modern car which has definitely come a long way since the 1935 model. B Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given unchanged. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1 Someone stole Bill's briefcase yesterday. stolen Bill __________________________ yesterday. 2 Our flat needs painting before we rent it out. get We need __________________________ before we rent it out 3 Sheila, make sure they sign the contracts by the end of the day. signed Sheila, __________________________ by the end of the day. 4 My secretary has rescheduled the meeting for Tuesday, had I __________________________ for Tuesday. 5 Did you know that one of our friends painted this picture? friend Did you know that __________________________ painted this picture? 6 Have some more cheesecake, help Please, __________________________ some more cheesecake. 7 Jennifer finally agreed to apply for the position, got They finally __________________________ for the position. 8 He always waxes his car on his own. anyone He never __________________________ his car. 9 The children were told to be well-mannered in front of the guests, behave The children were told __________________________ in front of the guests. 10 The students were made to do some extra work for the project, had The teacher __________________________ some extra work for the project. 11 No one helped the children build the treehouse, that's why they were so proud of their achievement. by The children __________________________, that's why they were so proud of their achievement. 12 We had a very good time at the rock concert. enjoyed We __________________________ at the rock concert.

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ANSWER KEY

A 1 By 2 of 3 own 4 for 5 from 6 had/got 7 about 8 their/the/that 9 for 10 of 11 on 12 one B 1 had his briefcase stolen 2 to get our flat painted 3 get/have the contracts signed 4 have had the meeting rescheduled 5 a friend of ours 6 help yourself to 7 got Jennifer to apply 8 lets/has anyone (else) wax/ allows anyone (else) to wax 9 to behave themselves 10 had the students do 11 built the treehouse by themselves 12 enjoyed ourselves very much/a lot