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英语试卷：English-test-with-answer-keyB2TrackTest English Level Practice TestThis sample English B2 Core Test from TrackTest provides a test structure, questions and tasks similar to the certificated TrackTest exam.The TrackTest English Core Test is focused on assessment of English receptive skills and contains three sections: SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)SECTION II: Reading ComprehensionSECTION III: Listening ComprehensionTime: 45 minutes.In the official online version, you need to complete each section (grammar, reading, listening) before you proceed to the next section. The optional Speaking&Writing exam can be completed after the successful completion of the Core test.This sample test is provided for practice only, the official results and TrackTest certificates are provided only for computer tests taken through the website h ttps://tracktest.eu.More about the certificates for all English levels: h ttps://tracktest.eu/english-certification-online/SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)1.Listen! A siren is ................... .a) splashing b) wailing c) crashing d) barking2.Sam hopes .... an astronaut one day.a) becoming b) become c) to become3.The man sitting next to me on the plane was very nervous. He..............................before.a) didn’t fly b) hadn’t flown c) hasn’t flown c) wasn’t flying4.Where’s the book I gave you? What...............................with it?a) have you been doing b) are you doing c) have you done5. "Paul lost his watch." "Well, if he had looked after it, he ... it."a) won′t lose b) wouldn’t lose c) wouldn′t have lost6.My father ... to be a teacher, but now he has retired.a) used b) got used c) is used7.In recent years there has been a large increase .............. the number of people who take noregular exercise.a) of b) in c) for8. By noon, Joe ......... for three hours.a) is going to fish b) will be fishing c) will have been fishing9. It rained so hard the whole village ..................a) scalded b) burnt c) flooded10. “I haven't seen Mark for weeks.” “Well, I …. him this afternoon. Why don't you come along?”a) am meeting b) have met c) meet11. I can't believe you're going on a cruise this summer; it must be costing the ..............!a) earth b) fortune c) nickel12. Try ................ with olive oil. It'll taste better.a) to cook b) cooking c) cook13. "Where is my bank book?" "If you ... in the drawer, you'll find it."a) had looked b) looked c) look14. "This cake tastes very sweet." "I think I put ... sugar in it."a) a lot b) too much c) too many15. Neil was reading the newspaper when he came ............. an article about an old friend of his.a) into b) across c) on d) up with16. Jenny seems …. very happy these days.a) to be b) be c) being17. “I ….. to reach Jane on the phone all day.” “Don't you know? She's gone on holiday.”a) tried b) have been trying c) have tried18. By the time Eric ……… at the airport, his flight had already departed.a) has arrived b) arrived c) was arriving19. She was grateful to all the volunteers ............ their help.a) for b) about c) of d) in20. Lisa ... the house when her husband came home.a) paints b) has painted c) was paintingEnd of Section I. Correct: ________SECTION II: Reading ComprehensionReading Task 1You are going to read a page from a brochure with advertisements for four unusual leisure experiences. For questions 1-7, choose from the advertisements (A-D). The advertisements may be chosen more than once or not chosen at all.Do Something DifferentA - Indoor SkydivingIf you have always wanted to try skydiving, but are afraid of flying, here is the answer - indoor skydiving. You will feel like you are freefalling from a plane, even though you are only about two feet off the ground, as a giant propeller blasts air at 200 mph, suspending you in the airflow. It is a freefall experience that everyone must try, at the world's biggest skydiving wind tunnel, in Bedfordshire, England. Compared to other similar experiences on the market, you will get more 'flight time' in the wind tunnel and, when you finish, a DVD containing footage of your flight for you to remember the experience. This facility also caters to international skydiving teams, so be assured that you'll be in the safest hands. The tunnel was originally built over fifty years ago to study aerodynamic forces, and later to test the strength of aeroplane parts such as ejector seats. Four decades later, the tunnel was restored. A reasonable level of fitness is required in order to participate. Spectators can watch the dive from the free viewing gallery, but the loud noise makes it unsuitable for very young children.B - The Cathedrals Express Steam TrainStep back into the 19th century as you take a train ride on the Cathedrals Express, which runs from central London to some of England's most beautiful cathedral cities. It's the perfect experience for romantic couples, Harry Potter fans and those whowant to relive the good old days. As you travel, you will dine on superb food while sitting at a table with lovely views of the countryside. The train is an exact replica of one that operated during Victorian times, and the carriage interiors are beautifully decorated. It is an unusual sight, so expect people to wave at you as you go by. Of course, you may wish to wave back! When the train pulls into the terminus, you are released from the fantasy for a short spell, as you have the chance to shop or see the sights. Trains and stations have ramps for wheelchair users. Spectators are welcome to see the train depart and meet it on its return.C - Traditional Circus SkillsDo you want to learn some new skills? Are you fed up with the usual routine and want to do something a little more exciting than walking around the shopping centre on Saturday mornings?Then roll up, roll up -come and join the circus! During your session at Britain's top circus skills school, you will learn about the physical strength required for the trapeze and acrobatics, practise your coordination skills while juggling and attempt to acrobalance (otherwise known as tightrope walking). All the instructors are professionals with first-hand knowledge of the techniques and equipment used. You'll be learning the basics in no time, so you can impress all your friends with your new skills when you get home. It is recommended that you wear casual clothes that don't restrict your movement - a tracksuit and trainers would be ideal. Participants must be at least 14 years old, and although they don't need to be in absolutely tip-top shape, a reasonable level of fitness is required if you want to get the most from this course. Spectators are welcome throughout. Unfortunately, there is no disabled access at the school.D - Scuba DivingAre you having trouble finding things to do with the kids? Here's an idea. At the Aqua Fun Programme, young adventurers are introduced to the thrill of breathing under water. They are first taught the basic procedures for scuba diving, including safety and communication with fellow divers, and familiarised with the equipment before dipping their toes into the water. All the instructors are qualified Diving Instructors. Then, under constant supervision, they get to dive and swim around in a swimming pool, at a maximum depth of only 6m, but still, experience what it would feel like to be in a natural diving environment. Parents are welcome to watch as their children learn to scuba dive and enjoy splashing around making bubbles underwater. Children don't have to be strong swimmers and previous experience is not needed. You must bring your own swimwear, but all other equipment will be provided.Which of the advertisements mention(s):1. something participants in the experience must bring with them? A - B - C - D2. giving you something to take home with you? A - B - C - D3. giving you the chance to take a break from normal life? A - B - C - D4. what participants will learn before the start of the activity? A - B - C - D5. regret that a specific type of visitor cannot enter the place? A - B - C - D6. that the place has been used for more than one purpose? A - B - C - D7. something which makes it possible for the disabled to participate? A - B - C - DA - Indoor Skydiving,B - The Cathedrals Express Steam Train,C - Traditional Circus Skill,D - Scuba DivingReading Task 2You are going to read a newspaper article about a politician who made a film about climate change. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.The Accidental Movie StarFormer Vice President of the U.S.A. Al Gore has made a film he hopes will help to change the way we view climate change. Al Gore has been concerned with climate change, or 'climate crisis' as he calls it, for the majority of his political career. As the years passed and he became more passionate about this issue, he started travelling the world in order to educate peopleabout the effects of global warming using computer slideshows. Free of charge, he explained to his audiences that the world is facing a 'planetary emergency' and that it isn't too late to stop it if appropriate action is taken now.It was during this time of touring and giving lectures that Gore was spotted by Hollywood producer Laurie David, who asked him to turn his slideshow into a documentary which he would play the starring role. {1 ________} E ventually, though, David managed to persuade him. The result was a fascinating documentary combining references to Gore's own life story with horrifying predictions about the future of our planet.Little did Gore know that just one year later he would be walking along the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and later collecting an Oscar for 'Best Documentary'. {2 _______ } A dvertised as 'the scariest movie you'll ever see,' it concentrates on the potentially terrifying consequences of climate change.'An Inconvenient Truth' certainly gives us much to consider. For example, is there a link between the frequency of strong hurricanes and global warming? Why was 2005 the hottest year ever recorded? Could whole cities such as San Francisco one day be submerged in water due to rising sea levels? {3_______ }As the title of the film suggests, however, it may be inconvenient for us to have to think about the future of the planet, but think we must.Published at the same time as the release of the film, Gore's book of the same title contains additional information and scientific analysis to further support his claims. {4 _______}Gore is delighted that some schools are even using the DVD to help them teach awareness of environmental issues to their students.As pessimistic as the film may seem, it ends on a positive note. {5______}If Gore was going to present a problem, he wanted to offer a potential solution, too. His main hope is that people accept the reality of the crisis and then turn that knowledge into action.Gore leads by example. {6________ } H e realises, however, that most people need a little more help when it comes to changing their habits. For this reason, he has also been working hard to encourage large shops to sell more environmentally friendly products.So can this one man's efforts really make a difference? {7 ________ }It may not seem as if the decisions of individuals can achieve very much, but put them all together and they may add up to something that will, literally, change the world.A. The movie owes its success to its ability to hold our attention.B. He insists on using biodiesel vehicles and has decided to become carbon neutral, which means that he reduces the amount of carbon dioxide he produces every day.C. Well, according to Gore, if we are clear about what the problem is, then we are more likely to introduce changes into our daily lives, such as choosing the 'greenest' light bulbs or cars.D. Whilst both the film and the book have largely been well received by critics, they have been criticised by some as being'exaggerated' and 'over-the-top'.E. The aim of the film certainly seems to be to 'shock' people into action, which may or may not be the best way to tackle the issue of global warming.F. The profits from both the film and the book are now funding other campaigns to spread the message about global warming.G. As Gore himself says, "It's not too late to solve this crisis, and solving it means avoiding the worst of the consequences and reversing this trend towards catastrophe."H. At first, Gore was reluctant, as he has always been a very private person, despite being used to being in the public eye. Correct: ________End of Section II.SECTION III: Listening ComprehensionL istening Task 1(from h ttps://tracktest.eu/english-practice-test-with-answers-b2)You will hear David telling his friend Janet about his recent trip to Brazil. Choose the best answer.1. Where was the first place he went?a)To the beach b) To the hotel c) To the Carnival2. What does Dave say about the dancers?a)They were tireless b) They were tiring c) They were tired3. What is the Sambodromo?a) A parade b) A street c) A dance4. What does Dave say about the nightlife?a)It is an interesting mix b) He did not go out much c) The nightclubs were great5. What is Janet going to do?a)Take some photos b) Look at some photos c) Get some photos developedL istening Task 2(from h ttps://tracktest.eu/english-practice-test-with-answers-b2)Listen to the radio interview and mark the best answers.1. Why was hypnosedation abandoned in India?a)because of the adverse side effects in patientsb)because of the discovery of chemical anestheticsc)because of the advances in surgical techniques2. According to the speakers, which country has made the most progress in the medical uses of hypnosis?a)Belgiumb)the U.S.A.c)India3. Which unconventional procedure is successfully used in Belgium today?a)local anesthesiab)pharmacological comac)hypnosedation4. Why can’t hypnosedation take the place of general anesthesia?a)There aren’t enough active supporters.b)Not everyone is affected by hypnosis.c)It’s not for people allergic to anesthetic drugs.5. What can we speculate about hypnosedation?a)It has been fully accepted by the medical world.b)It hasn’t been fully accepted by the medical world.c)60% of the general population is unresponsive to it.End of Section III.Correct: ________Answer Key:Grammar:1b (vocabulary), 2c (infinitive/ing), 3b (past tenses), 4c (past tenses), 5c (conditionals), 6a (past tenses), 7b (prepositions), 8c (future tenses), 9c (vocabulary), 10a (future tenses), 11a (idioms), 12b (infinitive/ing), 13c (conditionals), 14b (quantifiers), 15b (phrasal verbs), 16a (infinitive/ing), 17b (present tenses), 18b (past tenses), 19a (prepositions), 20c (past tenses)Questions: 20Correct answers: _____Reading:Task 1: 1D, 2A, 3C, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7BTask 2: 1H, 2A, 3E, 4F, 5G, 6B, 7CQuestions: 14Correct answers: ____Listening:Task 1: 1b, 2a, 3a, 4c, 5bTask 2: 1b, 2a, 3c, 4c, 5aQuestions: 10Correct a nswers: ____Total questions: 44The TOTAL number of correct answers: ________Calculation of the result: (Correct answers _____ / 44 )*100= _______%Cut score for passing the level core test is 65% and more.With a score of 65% and more, you would pass the B2 level and get the TrackTest B2 certificate.With a score of l ess than 65%, you would not pass the B2 level. 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初中英语时态练习（一）一般现在时专项练习：一、写出下列动词的第三人称单数drink____drinks____go______goes______stay_____stayes_______make_____makes_____look_ ____looks_______have_____has_______pass______passes____ carry ____carries_____come______comes_____ watch_____watches______ plant_____plants________ fly _____flies______study______studies_____ brush________brushes____ do________does_____ teach____teaches______二、用括号内动词的适当形式填空。

1. He often ___has___(have) dinner at home.2.Daniel and Tommy _____are___(be) in Class One.3.We ______don't watch_____(not watch) TV on Monday.4. Nick ______doesn't going____(not go) to the zoo on Sunday.5. ___Do___ they ____like____(like) the World Cup?6. What ____do___they often ____do___(do) on Saturdays?7. ____Do___ your parents ____read___(read) newspapers every day?8. The girl ____teaches___(teach) us English on Sundays.9. She and I ____take____(take) a walk together every evening.10. There _____is___(be) some water in the bottle.11. Mike ___likes____(like) cooking.12. They __have_____(have) the same hobby.13. My aunt ___looks____(look) after her baby carefully.14. You always _do____(do) your homework well.15.I __am__(be) ill. I’m staying in bed.16. She ____goes______(go) to school from Monday to Friday.17. Liu Tao ___doesn't___(do) not like PE.18. The child often ______watches______(watch) TV in the evening.19. Su Hai and Su Yang ______have_____(have) eight lessons this term.20. －What day _____is_______(be) it today? －It’s Saturday.三、按照要求改写句子1. Daniel watches TV every evening.(改为否定句)_______Daniel____doesn't_watche____TV____every_____evening_____________________ ________2. I do my homework every day.(改为一般疑问句，作否定回答)________DO I____do__my__homework__every__day___----No,I don't____________________3. She likes milk.(改为一般疑问句，作肯定回答)_______Does she ______like__milk?____________--Yes,she_does____________________________4. Amy likes playing computer games.(改为一般疑问句，作否定回答)_______Does_Amy_like_playing__computer__games______---No,she doesn't_______________5. We go to school every morning.(改为否定句)_ DO_We go to school every morning.6. He speaks English very well.(改为否定句)______He doesn't speak English very well.__7. I like taking photos in the park.(对划线部分提问)_____where do I__like__taking_photos___8. John comes from Canada.(对划线部分提问)_______who_comes_from__Canada?_______________9. She is always a good student.(改为一般疑问句，作否定回答)___IS__She always a good student___?___ ----NO,she_isn't___________10. Simon and Daniel like going skating.(改为否定句)_____Simon and Daniel don't like going __skating_________四、改错(划出错误的地方，将正确的写在横线上)1. Is your brother speak English? ___________speaking_______2. Does he likes going fishing? _________like_________3. He like playing games after class. ________likes ________4. Mr. Wu teachs us English. ________teaches__________5. She don’t do her homework on Sundays. _______doesn't____现在进行时专项练习：一、写出下列动词的现在分词：play___playing_____run____running______swim____swimming_____make_____making_____ go____going_____like____liking____write____writing____ski_______sking____read___reading______have_____having____sing___singing___dance_____dancing____put___ putting______see___seeing_____begin___begining_____shop__shopping_________buy___buying_____love_______loving_____live_____living__ take______taking___ come _coming_______ get_____getting____stop____stopping_____ sit ___sitting____二.填空:（用现在进行时态完成）1. She __is____ ____walking_____ (walk) now.2. Mother is ____feeding___ (feed) birds.3. They __are_ ____sitting_ (sitt) on the chair.4. Cindy _is___ ____watching_____ (watch) TV.5. Joe __is_ __watering___ (water) in the garden.6. Look, Nick __is__ ___coming__ (come).7.The cat _is__ __laying___ (lie) on the grass.8. Listen, she __is__ ___singing__ ( sing).9. Look, the girl _is___ __running___ (run).三.根据汉语意思填空:1.你要去哪儿啊? Where are you ___going__?2.Nick 正在爬攀登架. Nick _____is climbing_________ (climb) the jungle gym.3.他们正在读书. They ___are reading_________ books now.4. 爷爷正在吸烟. Grandpa _______is smoking__________(smoke).5.我在做作业. I _______am doing________ (do) my homework.6.我妈妈正在做饭.My mother ______ is cooking________(cook).7.Jerry在喝柠檬果汁. Jerry _______is drinking_______ lemon juice.8.他正在写信. He ______is writing__________ a letter.四.填入be动词的适当形式1.He ___is__ drinking water.2.The eagle ___are__ flying in the sky.3.Children ___are__ playing in the playground.4.They __are___ working now.5.I ____am_ going to the supermarket.6.I __am___ coming.7.He __is___ walking in the woods now.五、用所给的动词的正确形式填空：1.The boy _______is drawing___________ ( draw)a picture now.2. Listen .Some girls ____are singing___________ ( sing)in the classroom .3. My mother _______is cooking__________ ( cook )some nice food now.4. What _are____ you ___doing___ ( do ) now?5. Look . They _______are____ having____( have) an English lesson .6.They ____isn't water________(not ,water) the flowers now.六、用动词的适当形式填空（现在进行时与一般现在时对比练习）1. She ______goes________ (go) to school at eight o’clock.2. It’s six o’clock. They are _______eating______ supper. (eat)3. He usually _______gets________ up at 6:00.(get )4. She __________lives________ (live) in Beijing.5. They are ________digging______ (dig) a hole (洞).6. My father ______mends_______ (mend) his model(模型) plane these days.。

English Test 3 (A)(Nov., 2007)Part I Words (20%)Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate word from the list below. Change the form if necessary.engaging elude feature depravity discrepancy discount sever decry astute orienttaunt pervasive sequel informed contend1.Had he been more he might have stayed in power longer.2.This week’s broadcast a report on victims of domestic violence.3.She insisted in making judgments about the men she has met.4. A person who lived in the early years of the 20th century would not have been ableto experience the influence of science and technology as it is now.5.He always wear an smile on his face.6.They moved the experiment to a secret place in order to observation.7.There is a large between the ideal image of motherhood and reality.8. A lot of the younger students don’t seem to be politically at all.9.The law has been as an attack on personal liberty.10.He doesn’t the possibility that the stress he was under affected hisdecisions.astute features informed pervasive engaging elude discrepancy oriented decried discountPart II Phrases and idiomatic expressions (20%)Choose the one best answer to substitute the italicized part in each of the following sentences.11.He racked up 41 points in the final round of the competition.A. sufferedB. got pointsC. remembered hard12. Building societies may foreclose on a mortgage if payments are not kept up.A. take awayB. stop lendingC. foretell13.As a member, you are entitled to the monthly journal.A. have the right to useB. are allowed to haveC. are prohibited to touch14. The president made a point-blank refusal to discuss the questions.A. nearB. hesitantC.direct and rude15. Todd went postal when he heard his girl had a crush on the new comer.A. became angryB. was gladC. went to post office16. When it comes to money, he has never been generous.A. when others come to him for moneyB. when money is concernedC. when he has much money17. They are to assume the roles of mobsters in the movie.A.play the roles ofB. think as the roles ofC. be given the task of18. The new general manager quickly took hold in the office.A. held tightlyB. established himselfC. became careful19. They are proudly trumpeting about the fact that they are creating more jobs.A.playing a trumpetB. making a loud noiseC. telling proudly20.The soldiers were mown down by machine gun fire.A. were killedB. were crashedC. were kneeling downPart III Collocations (20%)Complete the following sentences with the right word from the text.21) Don Wise wandered ____________ the living room of his home in Leawood, Kan., one evening last September.22) They are scorching the high school band ____________ a flamethrower until they burn to death in Postal.23) Grossman makes no apologies for the uptick in blood and gore, saying these features are a way ____________ “get people to talk about the game.”24) The rating appears on the front of every game box, while ____________ the back are three or four words that describe the content.25) Researchers conclude there is a measurable increase ____________ three to 15 percent in an individual’s aggressive behavior after watching violent television.21) into 22) with 23) to 24) on 25) ofPart IV Comprehension (20%)Paraphrase the following underlined parts taken from the text.26) Standing behind the boys, Wise saw that the video, rated T (Teen) for ages 13 and older, depicted the shooter’s point of view, with his large gun jutting into the bottom of the TV frame.While standing behind the two boys, Wise saw that it was a game rated as suitable forteenagers.27) Interactive video games introduce kids to a fantasy world that features amazingly lifelike characters, detailed images of brutality, and an audio mix of heart-pounding music, macabre sound effects and authentic voices.Interactive video games bring kids into a fantastic visual world of entertainments. 28) Makers of the more violent games are pushing the outer limits of savagery and depravity.Makers of the more violent games are trying to design and develop games that contain extremely violent and morally lower themes.29) If parents are responsible for caring for their children, then our definition of caring has to keep pace with a changing media world.If parents are concerned with taking care of their children, then they have to be clear about the new and changing world of media technologies so that they can provide needed help and protection for their children.”30) Indeed, soldiers trained to kill in combat use the same brutalization and desensitization techniques now used to entertain children.As a matter of fact, there are skills of fighting in the games played by children. And these skills are very brutal and insensitive techniques which are used in training soldiers to fight in combat.Part V. Translation (20%)Translate the underlined parts of the following sentences taken from the text into Chinese.31) Blood splattered the lab coat of the character as he whirled and fell. “You’re down!” the boy said, laughing.对方扭曲着身体应声倒地，鲜血溅满身上的白大褂。

College English Test---Band T wo ---考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：100分学习中心层次姓名学号成绩__________Part I Vocabulary and Structure (25%)Directions: There are 50 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A. B. C. and D.. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Y ou’re not required to commit yourself __B____ you know what the invitation is for.A) after B) until C) for D) as2. The invitation __C____ to be something you’d hate to do.A) turns up B) turns off C) turns out D) turns on3. Wired life has also brought about growing concern __A____ privacy.A) regarding B) regards C) as regard D) with regard4. __C____ the cold wind, the went out without their coats.A) In spite B) Spite of C) Despite of D) Despite5. The ability of remain anonymous ___D___ a kind of cheating.A) lead to B) leading to C) leaded to D) leads to6. How did you ___B___ the name Amazon? I mean it has that big, rough sound to it.A) come up with B) put up withC) catch up with D) keep up with7. He has planned for his eldest son to _A__ his business when he is 65.A) take over B) take up C) take in D) take out8. In this university, you will meet some outstanding ___A_____.A) scholars B) scholarship C) sock D) mark9. Every advance in communications technology is a _B__ to the intimacy of human interaction.A) set back B) setback C) take over D) overtake10. It’s their _B__ consequences that make me cringe.A) unintended B) careless C) uninteresting D) restless11. Would you mind __B__ him that his order will be ready on Thursday and asking him to call me any time before lunch.A) to tell B) telling C) tell D) told12. We are fortunate to have this beautiful _C__ to accommodate very special guests from Miami.A) facility B) device C) equipment D) instrument13. Communicating by phone is a skill you need both at home and __C__ the job.A) at B) in C) during D) on14. Now, telephone makes people sitting next to you __A___ absent.A) feel B) to feel` C) felt D) feeling15. Why is it that __C___ connected we get, ____ disconnected I feel?A) neither…nor B) either…orC) the more…the more D) not only…but also16. The questions is __A__ American and European companies understand the Russian business environment.A) that B) whether C) as D) why17. There are many non-smoking rooms __C__ in our hotel.A) visible B) invisible C) available D) unavailable18. If I were you, I __C__ the job.A) accept B) would have acceptedC) would accept D) had accepted19. I escaped but _A__ myself into an even worse situation for I chose what seemed to be the best restaurant in Toledo.A) projected B) promoted C) provided D) promised20. The waiter handed me a menu which _B__ a choice of five soups.A) afforded B) offered C) observed D) stressed21. The office he worked for was shut down, _C___ he returned to his hometown.A) however B) otherwise C) whereupon D) whereas22. The policeman on duty asked the boy _D___ why he was standing there.A) obviously B) absolutely C) anxiously D) suspiciously23. He was caught by the policeman __C__ a gun at his manager.A) to point B) pointed C) pointing D) point24. Jack has a strong desire to succeed _A__ the negotiation.A) in B) for C) to D) with25. China and India _C__ 40% of the world’s populationA) present B) represent C) stand D) preserve26. The painting is a copy; __D_ is in New Y ork.A) the origin B) the source C) the resource D) the original27. This style _B__ in Germany in the 17th Century.A) flourished B) fashioned C) blossomed D) bloomed28. Now she ___B____ to do whatever she can for him.A) makes B) longs C) waits D) takes29. _C__ emergency, please dial the alarm number 110.A) For fear that B) Worry that C) In case of D) In case30. __A_ departure, please switch off /turn off the air-conditioner.A) Upon B) Along C) When D) As31. My brother tried his best to think, but nothing _B__ in his memory.A) flourished B) stirred C) expand D) spurred32. The chairman will now _A__ the meeting.A) address B) represent C) express D) admit33. The children were waiting _D__ for the pantomime to start.A) respectfully B) exceptionally C) expectedly D) expectantly34. Most important, children need to learn how to _B__ others.A) made up for B) get along withC) catch up with D) come up with35. When he was in prison he was not allowed to __B____with his family.A) commit C) compareB) communicate D) complain36. Honesty is the most important ___C___ that a man can have.A) habit C) qualityB) property D) effect37. In choosing a career , many young people would ___C____of their parents.A) take the words B) listen to the adviceC) follow the advice D) hear the words38. There were so many people that police found it very hard to bring the situation ___B___ control.A) at B) under C) with D) on39. Florida can ____D____ vegetable _______ the rest of the country in the America.A) give … with B) provide … for C) meet … for D) supply … for40. He was in a traffic jam, ___B___ made him late for school.A) that B) which C) what D) how41. I don't think that I shall fail. But if I __C____, I would try again.A) should fail B) would fail C) failed D) had failed42. I ____D___ by the teacher at the meeting next week.A) am praised B) have been praisedC) shall praised D) shall be praised43. I am interested in __B_____you have told me.A) which B) all that C) all what D) that44. It worried her a bit ___B____ her hair was turning grey.A) while B) that C) if D) for45. If you ___D____ the doctor's advice, you would have recovered already.A) followed B) would follow C) follow D) had followed46. Never _D___until tomorrow what may be done today.A) put forward B) put over C) put through D) put off47. Excuse me. Madam. Can you ___C___me to the dormitory, please?A) instruct B) describe C) direct D) appoint48. Buses stop in front of the school in order to __B____ the students only.A) get off B) pull up C) get on D) pick up49. It was in 1955 ___B___John Braid found a way to send pictures by wireless.A) when B) that C) in which D) which50. The telephone __C____ for almost a minute. Why doesn’t somebody answer it?A) rang B) had rung C) has been ringing D) is ringing Part II. Reading Comprehension (40%)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage 1Questions 51to 55are based on the following passageIt would be difficult to have a society like ours without public goods such as defense, transportation, and other services.A public good is one that a person can use without reducing the use of it for another person. One of the best examples of a public good is national defense. One person can benefit from our national defense without reducing another person's benefits. In fact, it is difficult to keep any person in our society from enjoying thebenefits of national defense.The market system does not work well in producing public goods. This is because a person who refuses to pay for a public good cannot be kept from using it. Suppose that the neighbors in a high crime area decide to hire a police force. Each neighbor, except Mrs. Smith, agrees to pay S 100 a year for it. Mrs. Smith refuses to pay because she knows that if all the others pay the $ 100, the police will guard the area anyway. So Mrs. Smith can enjoy the services of the police force without paying $100.The market system has no way to deal with this type of problem. For this reason, we cannot ask each person to make a direct payment in the form of product price. Therefore, we collect money for public goods by using taxes.51. According to the passage, public goods are ___A___.A) services enjoyed by all people .B) what we can buy and sell in public .C) products that we make for national defenseD) taxes paid by the people involved52 The writer gives the example of national defense in paragraph 2 in order to show that ____C__.A) there will be no safety if there is no national defenseB) all the people should be responsible for national defenseC) a public good is a shared benefit for the whole societyD) some public goods are more important than others53 The person who does not pay for a public good __D____.A) keeps himself from using its benefitB) cannot enjoy its benefit at any timeC) fails to keep its benefit from being usedD) enjoys its benefit all the same54. In the third paragraph the author explains __A____.A) what role the market system plays in producing public goodsB) how weak the market system is in producing public goodsC) why some people refuse to pay for public goodsD) what we can do to make use of the market system55. From the passage we learn that the purpose of collecting taxes is to ___A____.A) ensure the continuous supply of public goodsB) reduce the difference between the rich and the poorC) get extra money to support public goodsD) remind people of their dutyPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passageSummers with father were always enjoyable. Swimming, hiking, boating, fishing –the days were not long enough to contain all of our activities. There never seemed to be enough time to go church, which disturbed some friends and relations. Accused of neglecting this part of our education, my father accepted their criticism. He decided to institute a summer school for my brother and me. However, his summer course included ancient history, which Papa felt our schools neglected, and navigation, in which we first had a formal examination in the dining room, part of which consisted of tying several knots in a given time limit. Then we were each separately sent on what was grandly referred to as a cruise (巡游) in my father’s 18-foot knockabout. WE spent the night on board, and loaded down, according to my mother, with enough food for a week. I remember that on my cruise I was required to formally plot our course, using the tide table, even though our goal was an island I could see clearly across the water in the distance.56. What was the original reason for holding the summer school? BA) Friends and relatives thought the children should learn religion.B) The father wanted the children to learn more about religion.C) The children got poor grades in their regular school.D) The regular school teachers neglected the children.57. The purpose of the cruise mentioned in the passage was to _B__.A) have fun.B) test the author’s sailing abilityC) reward the author for completing summer schoolD) get to the island.58. Why did the author have to plot the course of her cruise? AA) She had to demonstrate her ability to do so.B) She was afraid of getting lost.C) The coast was dangerous.D) The tides were strong.59. How long did the author’s cruise last? BA) all summer. B) a week. C) overnight D) one day, morning till night.60. Apparently a knockabout is_C__.A) an island B) a cruise C)a boat D) a seaman’s knot.Passage ThreeQuestions 61to 65 are based on the following passageAmerica is a country on the move. People of all ages are exercising their way to better health. According to the latest figures, 59 percent of American adults exercise regularly--up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the figure of 25 year ago. Even non-exercises believe they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.It is hard not to get the message. The advantages of physical fitness are shown on magazine covers, postage stamps, and television ads for everything, from beauty soaps to travel books. Exercise as a part of daily life did not catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises. Growing publicity (宣传) for races held in American cities helped fuel a strong interest in the ancient sport of running. Although running hasleveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding-and sometimes safer-forms of exercise, such as walking and swimming, running remains the most popular form of exercise. As the popularity of exercise continues to rise, so does scientific evidence of its health benefits.61. How many American adults were doing regular exercises two years ago? CA) About 70%. B) Nearly 60%. C) Almost 50%. D) More than 12%.62. A growing interest in sports developed after ___A___.A) research showed their health benefitsB) people got the message from magazine covers and postage stampsC) scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV adsD) an increasing number of races were held in American cities63. The phrase “leveled off” (Para.2. Line 6)probably means ___D___.A) “become very popular”B) “stopped being popular”C) “reached its lowest level in popularity”D) “stopped increases in popularity”64. It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise ___C___.A) are yet to be provedB) are to be further studiedC) are supported by scientific evidenceD) are self-evident65. The best TITLE for the passage is __B____.A) Different Forms of ExerciseB) Exercise-The Road to HealthC) Scientific Evidence of Health BenefitsD) Running-A Popular Form of SportPassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passageThe Internet has often been described as the biggest communications revolution since the printed book. But not too long ago it was a secretive field enjoyed by a few select individuals. These days, however, things have changed for the better, and it is now a thriving(繁荣) community with many millions of people exchanging information, ideas and opinions. The development of easier connections, more user-friendly software and cheaper access has opened up the “information superhighway” to everyone in all fields of life.For language teachers, it is the perfect medium. In the past, teachers spent hours collecting leaflets and menus, handouts in the street and free magazines from street stands, and buying foreign language newspapers and magazines. Now, all this material is quickly, cheaply and readily available from the comfort of our desks or homes. The Internet can be an infinite resource file of texts, listening material, video files, live TV from around the world ... The list is endless.And, of course, it's not merely a source of material in English, but also home of professional knowledge for teachers: bibliographies, chat groups, articles, courses and conferences. The internet is of great value for every teacher.66. The passage is primarily about __A____.A) the development of the InternetB) the source of material by the InternetC) the communications revolutionD) the Internet and language teachers67. The current situation of Internet is __B____.A) a special field enjoyed by a few select individualsB) an important community for information exchangeC) a substitute for language teachersD) place selling newspapers and magazines68. What makes Internet enjoyed by ordinary people? AA) A thriving community B) technical developmentC) Teachers’ efforts D) Radio and TV programs69. The Internet brings language teachers __A____.A) source of teaching material and professional knowledgeB) the quick, cheap and ready chat groupsC) invaluable collections of materialD) a room with comfortable desks70. We can infer from the passage that __C____.A) printed book once brought the communications revolutionB) it’s very hard for teacher to find material in the pastC) we can find endless resource file from the InternetD) the internet is very important for every teacherPart III. Cloze (20%)Directions: There are two passages with 10 blanks each. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.（1）The force of an earthquake can be measured by means of special instruments. There is also a scale of measurement based on the effects of earthquakes. This scale ranges from earthquakes which are 71A weak to be observed by man to those which are 72B destroying everything made by man.Some of the bad effects of earthquakes in. towns can be prevented A 73 making special buildings. These have two kinds of B 74 . In one kind of building the parts arc made of 75A , flexible, materials. The parts are woven together, like a basket. This structure and the properties of the materials 76 C the building to move without breaking. The other 77B of building is like a box in structure. It is made of 78 D , unbending materials. The lower part of thebuilding must have a 79C greater mass than the upper part.There are still, many problems 80A in. this field.71. A) too B) so C) very D) quite72. A) able to B) capable of C) possible D) suitable for73. A) by B) if C) with D) in74. A) materials B) structure C) composition D) organization75. A) light B)heavy C) strong D) easy76. A) make B) allow C) enable D) permit77. A) surface B) kind C) form D) shape78. A) light B) simple C) soft D) heavy79. A) very B) too C) much D) more80. A) to be solved B) solved C) having been solved D) are solved(2)19 December 2002 Dear Nancy,It was 81 __B____ to hear from you, 82 __A____ in view of the reason for your letter. I have often thought that it is 83 _C_____ a pity we seldom have opportunity of 84 B______ friends we made at school, and I think it is a 85 __D____ idea of yours to organize this reunion.86 __C____, I am not sure 87 __A____ I will be able to come. I have planned to go to Switzerland for a holiday and it is hard for me to get back..If I can 88 _D_____, I’ll let you know, but if you don’t hear from me, please give my best 89 __A____ to everyone. Hoping all the same to see you soon.90 _B_____,Jenny.81. A) love B) lovely C) lively D) live82. A) especially B) fortunately C) especial D) fortunate83. A) that B) so C) such D) what84. A) meet B) meeting C) to meet D) met85. A) awful B) terribly C) amazingly D) wonderful86. A) Therefore B) Because C) However D) And87. A) whether B) weather C) feather D) wheather88. A) back B) go C) plan D) come89. A) wishes B) suggestions C) rewards D) choices90. A) Y our B) Sincerely C) Hopefully D) FaithfulPart IV Writing (15% )Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Application according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to write the letter on the Composition / Translation Sheet.给Smith先生写一封短信。

外语考试种类及等级外语考试种类及等级（英语）一、全国大学英语等级考试(College English Test，简称CET)：分大学英语四级考试(CET-4)和大学英语六级考试(CET-6)两种。

考试合格者发给大学英语四级或六级考试合格证书，成绩优秀者注明“优秀”字样。

报名资格：1.为高等院校的本科生2.同等程度的大专生或硕士研究生3.同等程度的夜大或函授大学学生考试时间：每年有两次考试，分别为6.20和12.20四级考试为上午，六级考试为下午。

二、全国英语等级考试(Public English Test System，简称PETS)等级划分：由低到高分别为PETS-1：初始级，略高于初中毕业生的英语水平。

PETS-2：中下级，相当于普通高中优秀毕业生的英语水平PETS-3：中间级，相当于我国学生高中毕业后在大专院校又学了两年公共英语或自学了同等程度英语课程的水平。

PETS-4:中上级,相当于我国学生高中毕业后在大学至少又学习了3-4年的公共英语或自学了同等程度英语课程的水平。

PETS-5:最高级，相当于我国大学英语专业二年级结束时的水平。

是专为申请[公派]出国留学的人员设立的英语水平考试。

三、英语专业等级考试(Test for English Majors-Band ，简称TEM)分为英语专业四级考试(TEM-4)和英语专业八级考试(TEM-8)报名时间为每年的11月或12月四级在每年的四月份举办一次八级在每年的三月份举办一次上述内容主要对于英语等级考试种类进行了全面性的说明，总的来讲英语等级考试种类有很多，有的时候甚至超出了大家所想的。

如果您想要进一步全面掌握这部分内容，建议大家可以登录相关网站进行全面性的查阅和了解。

英语等级考试备考建议1.合理安排复习时间(1)基础复习阶段在这个阶段首先要对PETS三级考试(口试+笔试)做全面地了解、熟悉新题型，做到心中有数，不盲目、不被动。

了解过后，主要进行教材学习，每天集中一段时间对PETS三级教材进行系统学习。

Lesson one1.Paradox2.Acquisition 获得；兼并3.In the aggregate (=in total 合计)4.Infrastructure (foundation) 基础设施5.Reminder Thing which reminds sb of a fact or person6.Invite 引起7.Somatic 身体8.Recapitulate To repeat in concise form; sum up 扼要重述用简洁的形式重复Let me just recapitulate on what we've agreed so far.9.Fertilize (enrich)parable to (akin to) 与……相似11.Mastery (Possession of consummate skill)12.Eminent (famous)13.Marcel 奇异的食物Niagara Falls is one of the great marvels in the world.14.In store (Forth coming) 即将来临15.Rigorous (Rigid strict 严谨的)16.Cling to 粘附，贴住cling to an idea17.Speculation （guess 推测）18.Constellation 星座19.Spectrum 集合（光谱）20.Augment （improve enhance）增长（augment原始基础上较增高增长increase较差）21.Chaos (disorder confusion) 混乱22.Perplexing (puzzling bewildering confusing)23.Pervade (teem abound)充满遍布于24.Contend 提出并赞同某观点25.A host of (a large group of )26.Abbreviate (shorten)减少mensurate (comparable)cunae (blank) lacuna单数空白29.Confront (to present or face ) 出现在……面前30.Dispel (eliminate banish) 驱散31.Paradigm (pattern范例）32.Shed (a small hut, an outbuilding with a single story)Words and expression in Lesson OneAcquisition, a vast body of knowledge, assume, continually, the corpus of knowledge, reminder, numerous, invite, recapitulate, successive, resemble, progress, essentially, signify, eminent, have…in store, underlying, refinement, cling to the notion, attain, immensely, conclude, echo, encompass, yearn, constellation, spectrum, augment, chaos, pervade, torment, contend, lack, recent and ongoing, demonstrably, arise/arouse/rise/raise, the host of, abbreviated, commensurate, unforeseen, disclose, dispel, worthwhile/worthy/worth, secure, illustrate, illumination, Sentence structuresin the aggregate, in the popular view,be comparable to,implicit in this view is an assumption that…,come under our notice,make a similar statement,remain a possibility to, on the contrary,it’s no exaggeration to say that…,with a high degree of certainty,in one way or another,somewhat to the embarrassment of…,be inconsistent with…,come to the attention of,lay the foundation of…,create uncertainty about…,in an attempt to,expose new lacunae in…,confront…with…,observe that,there’s no danger that…,it has been generally recognized that…,be fully/well informed on…reach a judgement that…,to carry this analysis another step,it must be recognized that…,result in/ be the result of/ be the product of/ give rise to,Lesson 21.Modular (model)2.Monopolize 独占垄断3.Preoccupy 被先占的；一心一意的4.Haunt 萦绕于5.Possess 感情或想法迷住6.Quaint 奇怪的7.Antiquate 陈旧的8.Weird 怪异的9.Eerie 怪诞的10.Clutter 杂乱11.Fall into12.Fraction 小部分13.Maintain14.Disposal 处理布置15.Entangle 卷入使混乱get involved in16.Plug in/into 接通，与……连接17.Tap into 利用开发发掘18.Liability 责任19.Entail 使时间成为必须20.Overstep (transgress infringe transend) to go beyond a limit of what is wise or proper21.Tacit 沉默的；不言而喻的22.Flow from (result from) 产源。

多邻国英语测试备考指南The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for the Duolingo English Test。

Introduction:Welcome to the ultimate guide for preparing for the Duolingo English Test. In this comprehensive document, we will provide you with all the necessary information and tips to help you excel in this test. Whether you are taking the test for academic or professional purposes, this guide will ensure that you are well-prepared and confident on the day of the exam.Section 1: Understanding the Duolingo English Test。

1.1 What is the Duolingo English Test?The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that evaluates your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. It is accepted by various institutions and organizations worldwide as a reliable assessment of English language proficiency.1.2 Test Format。

The test consists of multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and speaking tasks. It is computer-adaptive, meaning that the difficulty level of the questions adjusts based on your responses.1.3 Test Duration and Scoring。

B2TrackTest English Level Practice TestThis sample English B2 Core Test from TrackTest provides a test structure, questions and tasks similar to the certificated TrackTest exam.The TrackTest English Core Test is focused on assessment of English receptive skills and contains three sections:SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)SECTION II: Reading ComprehensionSECTION III: Listening ComprehensionTime: 45 minutes.In the official online version, you need to complete each section (grammar, reading, listening) before you proceed to the next section. The optional Speaking&Writing exam can be completed after the successful completion of the Core test.This sample test is provided for practice only, the official results and TrackTest certificates are provided only for computer tests taken through the website h ttps://tracktest.eu.More about the certificates for all English levels: h ttps://tracktest.eu/english-certification-online/SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English)1.Listen! A siren is ................... .a) splashing b) wailing c) crashing d) barking2.Sam hopes .... an astronaut one day.a) becoming b) become c) to become3.The man sitting next to me on the plane was very nervous. He..............................before.a) didn’t fly b) hadn’t flown c) hasn’t flown c) wasn’t flying4.Where’s the book I gave you? What...............................with it?a) have you been doing b) are you doing c) have you done5. "Paul lost his watch." "Well, if he had looked after it, he ... it."a) won´t lose b) wouldn’t lose c) wouldn´t have lost6.My father ... to be a teacher, but now he has retired.a) used b) got used c) is used7.In recent years there has been a large increase .............. the number of people who take noregular exercise.a) of b) in c) for8. By noon, Joe ......... for three hours.a) is going to fish b) will be fishing c) will have been fishing9. It rained so hard the whole village ..................a) scalded b) burnt c) flooded10. “I haven't seen Mark for weeks.” “Well, I …. him this afternoon. Why don't you come along?”a) am meeting b) have met c) meet11. I can't believe you're going on a cruise this summer; it must be costing the ..............!a) earth b) fortune c) nickel12. Try ................ with olive oil. It'll taste better.a) to cook b) cooking c) cook13. "Where is my bank book?" "If you ... in the drawer, you'll find it."a) had looked b) looked c) look14. "This cake tastes very sweet." "I think I put ... sugar in it."a) a lot b) too much c) too many15. Neil was reading the newspaper when he came ............. an article about an old friend of his.a) into b) across c) on d) up with16. Jenny seems …. very happy these days.a) to be b) be c) being17. “I ….. to reach Jane on the phone all day.” “Don't you know? She's gone on holiday.”a) tried b) have been trying c) have tried18. By the time Eric ……… at the airport, his flight had already departed.a) has arrived b) arrived c) was arriving19. She was grateful to all the volunteers ............ their help.a) for b) about c) of d) in20. Lisa ... the house when her husband came home.a) paints b) has painted c) was paintingEnd of Section I. Correct: ________SECTION II: Reading ComprehensionReading Task 1You are going to read a page from a brochure with advertisements for four unusual leisure experiences. For questions 1-7, choose from the advertisements (A-D). The advertisements may be chosen more than once or not chosen at all.Do Something DifferentA - Indoor SkydivingIf you have always wanted to try skydiving, but are afraid of flying, here is the answer - indoor skydiving. You will feel like you are freefalling from a plane, even though you are only about two feet off the ground, as a giant propeller blasts air at 200 mph, suspending you in the airflow. It is a freefall experience that everyone must try, at the world's biggest skydiving wind tunnel, in Bedfordshire, England. Compared to other similar experiences on the market, you will get more 'flight time' in the wind tunnel and, when you finish, a DVD containing footage of your flight for you to remember the experience. This facility also caters to international skydiving teams, so be assured that you'll be in the safest hands. The tunnel was originally built over fifty years ago to study aerodynamic forces, and later to test the strength of aeroplane parts such as ejector seats. Four decades later, the tunnel was restored. A reasonable level of fitness is required in order to participate. Spectators can watch the dive from the free viewing gallery, but the loud noise makes it unsuitable for very young children.B - The Cathedrals Express Steam TrainStep back into the 19th century as you take a train ride on the Cathedrals Express, which runs from central London to some of England's most beautiful cathedral cities. It's the perfect experience for romantic couples, Harry Potter fans and those who want to relive the good old days. As you travel, you will dine on superb food while sitting at a table with lovely views of the countryside. The train is an exact replica of one that operated during Victorian times, and the carriage interiors are beautifully decorated. It is an unusual sight, so expect people to wave at you as you go by. Of course, you may wish to wave back! When the train pulls into the terminus, you are released from the fantasy for a short spell, as you have the chance to shop or see the sights. Trains and stations have ramps for wheelchair users. Spectators are welcome to see the train depart and meet it on its return.C - Traditional Circus SkillsDo you want to learn some new skills? Are you fed up with the usual routine and want to do something a little more exciting than walking around the shopping centre on Saturday mornings?Then roll up, roll up -come and join the circus! During your session at Britain's top circus skills school, you will learn about the physical strength required for the trapeze and acrobatics, practise your coordination skills while juggling and attempt to acrobalance (otherwise known as tightrope walking). All the instructors are professionals with first-hand knowledge of the techniques and equipment used. You'll be learning the basics in no time, so you can impress all your friends with your new skills when you get home. It is recommended that you wear casual clothes that don't restrict your movement - a tracksuit and trainers would be ideal. Participants must be at least 14 years old, and although they don't need to be in absolutely tip-top shape, a reasonable level of fitness is required if you want to get the most from this course. Spectators are welcome throughout. Unfortunately, there is no disabled access at the school.D - Scuba DivingAre you having trouble finding things to do with the kids? Here's an idea. At the Aqua Fun Programme, young adventurers are introduced to the thrill of breathing under water. They are first taught the basic procedures for scuba diving, including safety and communication with fellow divers, and familiarised with the equipment before dipping their toes into the water. All the instructors are qualified Diving Instructors. Then, under constant supervision, they get to dive and swim around in a swimming pool, at a maximum depth of only 6m, but still, experience what it would feel like to be in a natural diving environment. Parents are welcome to watch as their children learn to scuba dive and enjoy splashing around making bubbles underwater. Children don't have to be strong swimmers and previous experience is not needed. You must bring your own swimwear, but all other equipment will be provided.Which of the advertisements mention(s):1. something participants in the experience must bring with them? A - B - C - D2. giving you something to take home with you? A - B - C - D3. giving you the chance to take a break from normal life? A - B - C - D4. what participants will learn before the start of the activity? A - B - C - D5. regret that a specific type of visitor cannot enter the place? A - B - C - D6. that the place has been used for more than one purpose? A - B - C - D7. something which makes it possible for the disabled to participate? A - B - C - DA - Indoor Skydiving,B - The Cathedrals Express Steam Train,C - Traditional Circus Skill,D - Scuba DivingReading Task 2You are going to read a newspaper article about a politician who made a film about climate change. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.The Accidental Movie StarFormer Vice President of the U.S.A. Al Gore has made a film he hopes will help to change the way we view climate change. Al Gore has been concerned with climate change, or 'climate crisis' as he calls it, for the majority of his political career. As the years passed and he became more passionate about this issue, he started travelling the world in order to educate people about the effects of global warming using computer slideshows. Free of charge, he explained to his audiences that the world is facing a 'planetary emergency' and that it isn't too late to stop it if appropriate action is taken now.It was during this time of touring and giving lectures that Gore was spotted by Hollywood producer Laurie David, who asked him to turn his slideshow into a documentary which he would play the starring role. {1 ________} E ventually, though, David managed to persuade him. The result was a fascinating documentary combining references to Gore's own life story with horrifying predictions about the future of our planet.Little did Gore know that just one year later he would be walking along the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and later collecting an Oscar for 'Best Documentary'. {2 _______ } A dvertised as 'the scariest movie you'll ever see,' it concentrates on the potentially terrifying consequences of climate change.'An Inconvenient Truth' certainly gives us much to consider. For example, is there a link between the frequency of strong hurricanes and global warming? Why was 2005 the hottest year ever recorded? Could whole cities such as San Francisco one day be submerged in water due to rising sea levels? {3_______ }As the title of the film suggests, however, it may be inconvenient for us to have to think about the future of the planet, but think we must.Published at the same time as the release of the film, Gore's book of the same title contains additional information and scientific analysis to further support his claims. {4 _______}Gore is delighted that some schools are even using the DVD to help them teach awareness of environmental issues to their students.As pessimistic as the film may seem, it ends on a positive note. {5______}If Gore was going to present a problem, he wanted to offer a potential solution, too. His main hope is that people accept the reality of the crisis and then turn that knowledge into action.Gore leads by example. {6________ } H e realises, however, that most people need a little more help when it comes to changing their habits. For this reason, he has also been working hard to encourage large shops to sell more environmentally friendly products.So can this one man's efforts really make a difference? {7 ________ }It may not seem as if the decisions of individuals can achieve very much, but put them all together and they may add up to something that will, literally, change the world.A. The movie owes its success to its ability to hold our attention.B. He insists on using biodiesel vehicles and has decided to become carbon neutral, which means that he reduces the amount of carbon dioxide he produces every day.C. Well, according to Gore, if we are clear about what the problem is, then we are more likely to introduce changes into our daily lives, such as choosing the 'greenest' light bulbs or cars.D. Whilst both the film and the book have largely been well received by critics, they have been criticised by some as being 'exaggerated' and 'over-the-top'.E. The aim of the film certainly seems to be to 'shock' people into action, which may or may not be the best way to tackle the issue of global warming.F. The profits from both the film and the book are now funding other campaigns to spread the message about global warming.G. As Gore himself says, "It's not too late to solve this crisis, and solving it means avoiding the worst of the consequences and reversing this trend towards catastrophe."H. At first, Gore was reluctant, as he has always been a very private person, despite being used to being in the public eye.Correct: ________End of Section II.SECTION III: Listening ComprehensionL istening Task 1(from h ttps://tracktest.eu/english-practice-test-with-answers-b2)You will hear David telling his friend Janet about his recent trip to Brazil. Choose the best answer.1. Where was the first place he went?a)To the beach b) To the hotel c) To the Carnival2. What does Dave say about the dancers?a)They were tireless b) They were tiring c) They were tired3. What is the Sambodromo?a) A parade b) A street c) A dance4. What does Dave say about the nightlife?a)It is an interesting mix b) He did not go out much c) The nightclubs were great5. What is Janet going to do?a)Take some photos b) Look at some photos c) Get some photos developedL istening Task 2(from h ttps://tracktest.eu/english-practice-test-with-answers-b2)Listen to the radio interview and mark the best answers.1. Why was hypnosedation abandoned in India?a)because of the adverse side effects in patientsb)because of the discovery of chemical anestheticsc)because of the advances in surgical techniques2. According to the speakers, which country has made the most progress in the medical uses of hypnosis?a)Belgiumb)the U.S.A.c)India3. Which unconventional procedure is successfully used in Belgium today?a)local anesthesiab)pharmacological comac)hypnosedation4. Why can’t hypnosedation take the place of general anesthesia?a)There aren’t enough active supporters.b)Not everyone is affected by hypnosis.c)It’s not for people allergic to anesthetic drugs.5. What can we speculate about hypnosedation?a)It has been fully accepted by the medical world.b)It hasn’t been fully accepted by the medical world.c)60% of the general population is unresponsive to it.End of Section III.Correct: ________Answer Key:Grammar:1b (vocabulary), 2c (infinitive/ing), 3b (past tenses), 4c (past tenses), 5c (conditionals), 6a (past tenses), 7b (prepositions), 8c (future tenses), 9c (vocabulary), 10a (future tenses), 11a (idioms), 12b (infinitive/ing), 13c (conditionals), 14b (quantifiers), 15b (phrasal verbs), 16a (infinitive/ing), 17b (present tenses), 18b (past tenses), 19a (prepositions), 20c (past tenses)Questions: 20Correct answers: _____Reading:Task 1: 1D, 2A, 3C, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7BTask 2: 1H, 2A, 3E, 4F, 5G, 6B, 7CQuestions: 14Correct answers: ____Listening:Task 1: 1b, 2a, 3a, 4c, 5bTask 2: 1b, 2a, 3c, 4c, 5aQuestions: 10Correct a nswers: ____Total questions: 44The TOTAL number of correct answers: ________Calculation of the result: (Correct answers _____ / 44 )*100= _______%Cut score for passing the level core test is 65% and more.With a score of 65% and more, you would pass the B2 level and get the TrackTest B2 certificate.With a score of l ess than 65%, you would not pass the B2 level. You can try easier levels or take the same level again after 30 days.。