Test Unit 8 1ºbat - B2 Name: ..: Vocabulary
Test Unit 8 1ºbat - B2 Name: ..: Vocabulary
Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with a word or phrase below. (7 points)
custom • stalls • impolite • ancient origins • multicultural • meaningful • unique
1. It is the …………………… in England to wait patiently in queues. It is considered
…………………… to push ahead.
2. The Venetian island of Murano is famous for its …………………… glass products.
However most of the “Murano glass” sold at …………………… is fake.
3. Toronto, Canada, is one of the most …………………… cities in the world. Half of its
residents are from other countries.
4. The potlatch – a gathering where gifts are given – is a …………………… ceremony
that has …………………… in North America.
3 Answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and phrases in bold. (5 points)
1. When is the best time to see fireworks? ……………………
2. When do you usually dress up? ……………………
3. What is something you will do when you take on adult responsibilities? ……………………
4. Where do parades usually take place? ……………………
5. What is an example of good manners? ……………………
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Grammar
4 Complete the sentences with the correct conditional form of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. It’s a pity we didn’t see the fireworks, but if we …………………… to watch them, we
…………………… our train. (miss / stay)
2. It looks like it might rain. Do you think they …………………… the parade if it
…………………… ? (cancel / do)
3. I like this necklace, but I can’t afford it. If it …………………… less, I
…………………… it. (buy / cost)
4. Unless the bus …………………… soon, we …………………… to the festival in time.
(not get / come)
5. I’m enjoying the food here, but it’s too noisy! It …………………… easier to have a conversation if the
music …………………… so loud. (not be / be)
5 Complete the passage with the correct conditional form of the verbs in brackets. (7 x 2 = 14 points)
Ĉu Vi Parolas Esperanton?
Unless you know Esperanto, you 1.…………………… (not understand) the title
above. It means: Do you speak Esperanto?
Esperanto was invented by Lazar Zamenhof in 1887 – and if his dream
2.
…………………… (come) true, everyone 3.…………………… (speak) the
language. Zamenhof created Esperanto because he believed that there
4.
…………………… (be) less political conflict in the world if everyone
5.
…………………… (share) a language. It’s currently got about two million speakers worldwide, and
it’s also taught in schools in 28 countries. In fact, until a few years ago, British students could even
take a GCSE exam in Esperanto if they 6.…………………… (choose) to. If you 7.……………………
(want) to learn it, you can sign up for a free online course!
6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning. (4 x 5 = 20 points)
1. You must like spicy food to enjoy this traditional dish. (unless)
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2. Kit is ill, so he can’t go to the party. (weren’t)
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3. I missed the tour because I didn’t wake up on time. (wouldn’t)
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4. I haven’t got enough money, so I’m not going to Paris. (if)
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