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EXAMEN DE COMPETENCIA LINGÜÍSTICA

NIVEL B2 – 2021

NAME: ……………………………………………….. DATE: ……………………………………

ID N°: ………………………………………………… SCORE: ………………………………….

USE OF ENGLISH

I) READ THE STATEMENTS BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH OPTION, A), B), C), OR D), BEST FITS
EACH GAP. 4 p. ……….

1. The exquisite antique bottle was carved ………. marble.

A) ⃝ from
B) ⃝ by
C) ⃝ about
D) ⃝ at

2. Our school is going to ………. The Tempest at the Metropolitan next month.
A) ⃝ put out
B) ⃝ take up
C) ⃝ put on
D) ⃝ put into

3. The debate over ………. graffiti is art or vandalism is still going on.
A) ⃝ since
B) ⃝ unless
C) ⃝ if
D) ⃝ whether

4. Rings, ………. were probably invented by the Egyptians, were an easy way to display
authority.
A) ⃝ that
B) ⃝ which
C) ⃝ whom
D) ⃝ when

5. ………., our pottery will last for generations.

A) ⃝ Unless treated with care
B) ⃝ Treated with care
C) ⃝ Treating with care
D) ⃝ You treat with care

6. After a few minutes on my computer I ………. book the flights and a hotel and then print
out airline tickets and a hotel voucher.
A) ⃝ might
B) ⃝ could
C) ⃝ was able to
D) ⃝ managed

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 7. I am really worried about Robert. He never talks to me! I wish he ………. us where he
goes in the evenings!
A) ⃝ tells
B) ⃝ told
C) ⃝ will tell
D) ⃝ would tell

8. Don’t leave anything behind, ……….

A) ⃝ can you?
B) ⃝ will you?
C) ⃝ won’t you?
D) ⃝ do you?

II) READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP. USE ONLY
ONE WORD IN EACH GAP. 5 p. ……….

Choosing a musical instrument

Many people would like to learn how to play a musical instrument, but they are put off by one
big problem: ................................... (1) to play? Here are a few questions to help you decide.
Many instruments are versatile, but some are more suited to certain types of music.
................................... (2) there is some classical repertoire for the saxophone, for example,
people associate it more with jazz, and it is not a permanent feature of many orchestras. Some
instruments may lend themselves better than others to the music you like,
................................... (3) consider this before you start.
Think about your long-term future as a musician. If you want to play with other people, what
sort of instrument would be most practical? The initial attraction ................................... (4)
playing a dazzling solo instrument like trumpet, violin, flute or lead guitar might fade
................................... (5) you realise how many other people are competing with you to get
the main part with the same instrument! If you want to play rock music, ...................................
(6) will always be a demand for bass players or drummers, and if you fancy being part of an
orchestra, the bassoon is a great bet to make sure you are always needed.
................................... (7) people live in flats and practising the drums, for example, will drive
your neighbours crazy. Think about where and when you are going to practise, as well as the
patience of the people you live ................................... (8) or near. Electric versions of
instruments like the piano, drums, guitar and ................................... (9) the violin give you the
option of playing into the night using headphones, while your housemates sleep in peace.
Alternatively, you ................................... (10) need to consider going to a school or a
community centre to practise.

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III) USE THE WORD GIVEN AND OTHER WORDS TO COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT
IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST. YOU MUST USE BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS,
INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN. 8 p. ……….

1. There are a minimum of seven classes a month during the summer course.
LEAST
The summer course consists …………………………………………………………………… seven classes a
week.
2. Because of what you advised me, I did the right thing.
ADVICE
Thanks …………………………………………………………………………………………me, I did the right thing.
3. Last weekend, I met one of my classmates by chance in the disco.
RAN
Last weekend, I ……………………………………………………………………….mine in the disco.
4. I haven’t got my cell phone – it must be at home.
LEFT
I haven’t got my cell phone – I ………………………………..………………………………… at home.
5. Despite winning the race, he wasn’t very pleased.
EVEN
He wasn’t very pleased,……………………………………………………………………………….. the race.
6. London has been my home since last December.
LIVING
I have ………………………………………………………………………………… last December.
7. Don’t touch the plate, it’s too hot,’ the waitress said to me.
NOT
The waitress………………………………………………………………………… the plate because it was very
hot.
8. My mom always keeps her mobile switched on because I may need to call her.
CASE
My mom never switches her mobile ………………………………………………………………….. need to
contact her.

IV) USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITAL AT THE END OF EACH LINE TO FORM A WORD THAT FITS
IN THE SPACE IN THE SAME LINE. NO SPELLING MISTAKES ARE ACCEPTED. 4 p. …….
1. Good and………………………………food is one of the keys to human survival. PLENTY
2. For many people eating is no longer a way of satisfying their
………………………………………. HUNGRY

3. In modern society, food is often seen as something to look forward to, as PLEASE
………………………………………….. to be enjoyed.
4. Food is seen as a form of reward for some of life’s ………………………………… ACHIEVE

5. Moreover, people are now choosing foods that are capable of improving HEALTH
their mood and making them feel ………………………………………….. .
6. The ………………………………………of this kind of foods is booming, POPULAR
particularly in the USA.
7. In fact, people in the USA are becoming more and more INTEREST
…………………………………………..in natural remedies.
8. You can prevent ………………………………………….. of various kinds by eating ILL
the right kind of food, for example.

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V- CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. 4 p. ………
1. Peter sings every Sunday in the local church ……….
A) ⃝ concert
B) ⃝ chorus
C) ⃝ opera
D) ⃝ choir

2. The car turned over, but luckily it didn’t suffer serious ……….
A) ⃝ damage
B) ⃝ injury
C) ⃝ damages
D) ⃝ injuries

3. If you want to pass the examination, you must study ……….

A) ⃝ hardly
B) ⃝ enough
C) ⃝ thoroughly
D) ⃝ rather

4. This fish was fantastic. Could I have a second ………. please?

A) ⃝ plate
B) ⃝ course
C) ⃝ helping
D) ⃝ service

5. I don’t think that purple shirt ………. with your yellow skirt.
A) ⃝ suits
B) ⃝ fits
C) ⃝ wears
D) ⃝ goes

6. Mary stopped swimming and just ………. on the surface.

A) ⃝ sank
B) ⃝ floated
C) ⃝ dived
D) ⃝ poured

7. Jane lost her suitcase because it didn’t have a/an ………. with her name on.
A) ⃝ label
B) ⃝ ticket
C) ⃝ identification
D) ⃝ poster

8. Julie had a terrible ………. with her parents last night.

A) ⃝ argue
B) ⃝ dispute
C) ⃝ discussion
D) ⃝ row
USE OF ENGLISH TOTAL SCORE: 25 p. ………