ESL B2 Level MCQ Test With Answers HIGH INTERMEDIATE TEST 2

B2 MOCK EXAMINATION - Use of English and Reading Sections

SECTION 1

Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

You never saw the photos we took last summer, ______?

The programme ____ when I walked into the office this morning.

____ all night, he still had the energy to go and play football.

We left the house at 5:00 am ____ the early morning traffic.

The boss suggested ____ on an assertiveness course.

The meeting starts at about 10:00 and Greg ____ the presentation shortly afterwards.

The key ____ a successful business is knowing what your customers want.

She chose ____ to Rome instead of driving.

By the end of the coming month, I can assure you we ______ the project.

They ____ a house already! They only started looking last week!

David, it really is time you ____ to think about your future.

Mr Smith’s house ______ from top to bottom because his mother-in-law is coming for a visit.

You ____ me a hand with that work! You had nothing better to do.

I don’t remember ______ before. Who is he?

I wish I ____ to increase profits by 30% at the last sales meeting!

When they return to Japan after living in the west, many Japanese people have to____ in Japan again when they return.

SECTION 3

Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

Why did you ____ such a generous proposal?

I hate to ____ your plans but we just don’t have the money to put them into practice.

The singer had had dreams of great success when he was younger but he ____ singing at weddings and private parties.

You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to use this programme; it’s ____!

He’s too bossy! He’s only been working here a short time and he’s already trying to _______ everything!

My boss obviously doesn’t trust him; he ____ everything he does!

The rumour of his resignation ______ and soon everybody was talking about it.

The estate agent took them to see a house but its shabby and dirty exterior ______ before they’d even opened the door.

John used to be so active before getting married; now he’s such a ______!

We don’t have all day! ______ which one you want!

In August, large numbers of Italians ______ the beach.

______ people turned up for the meeting that it was cancelled.

SECTION 6

(Please note: The following questions are related to a specific reading passage, which is available solely before the first question. Remember, it may be helpful to refer back to the reading text while answering the questions to ensure accuracy.)

Read the text and choose the most suitable answer to each question.

FINANCIAL CAREERS IN THE CITY

A financial career in the City of London with its challenging work and generous pay packets is an attractive proposition for many young people just out of university. It is important, however, that they fully understand what a career in the city involves and the pressures it can create. Stress is a fact of life, but in the City, it is contagious and can encourage unhealthy habits.

Studies have indicated that alcohol and drug abuse, compulsive gambling and depression are much higher among people who work in the City. One 43-year-old consultant who has chronic fatigue syndrome and has just quit the City says:

“Many employers offer complete private medical insurance, which includes a free trip to a mental health clinic if you have problems. The drawback is that as soon as you feel better you are back facing the same situations that caused your problems.”

Working in the city is definitely not for people who are sensitive or for those who value their free time. For investment bankers and market analysts, the day starts so early that they practically eat breakfast the night before! Overtime is obligatory, typically ten to twenty per cent on top of normal working hours, and it’s usually unpaid. Then there’s the mandatory socializing. Graduate trainees are expected to participate with enthusiasm in team-building exercises and events. These can be great fun or a horrendous prospect, depending on your mood and attitude.

It sounds tough and it is. One man in his late thirties, who recently moved into investment banking says:

“I hear so many graduate trainees say that they’re planning to do five or maybe ten years in the City and then leave. The problem is that it’s all too easy to get trapped once you’re used to the money and the lifestyle — a smart flat, kids in private schools and a spouse who depends on your salary. It might look glamorous from the outside but the reality is that they’re financial handcuffs.”

Still interested? Then you should consider doing an internship, which is where you work for your prospective employer in the summer holidays before your final year at university. This type of work experience will help to boost your CV and your job applications because it will show that you are serious; it will also give you an insight into what life is really like in the sector. Some jobs require specific qualifications but most top employers will accept any degree subject provided it’s from a decent university. You will also need to show initiative and drive, plus good analytical, communication, literacy and team-working skills. Fitting in with other people is what really counts. The people hiring you think of it as a marriage contract and it could be for life.

The purpose of the text is to _____.

For many young people, two attractive aspects of working in the City are _____.

Which statement is correct?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the negative aspects of working in the City?

According to the text, team-building exercises and events are _____.

Many young people initially plan to _____.

Many find it difficult to leave a job in the City because _____.

Doing an internship is a good idea because _____.

According to the text, specific qualifications _____.

According to the text, the most important thing is _____.