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    Part 1: Multiple Choice

    Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

    1. She was feeling __________ before her presentation, worried that she
    might make a mistake.
    a) assertive
    b) apprehensive
    c) cheerful
    d) tactful

    2. His __________ attitude makes it difficult for him to see the positive
    side of any situation.
    a) clumsy
    b) charming
    c) cynical
    d) well-mannered

    3. The students were surprisingly __________ during the long lecture,


    listening attentively the entire time.
    a) well-behaved
    b) self-conscious
    c) egoistical
    d) inconsiderate

    4. Her self-deprecating humor and __________ smile made her very


    likeable.
    a) tactful
    b) clumsy
    c) charming
    d) anxious

    5. Being __________ means you believe in yourself and speak


    confidently during meetings.
    a) cheerful
    b) assertive
    c) gullible
    d) apprehensive

    Part 2: Match the Definitions

    Match the adjective or phrase to its correct meaning.

    1. Well-adjusted

    2. Egoistical
    3. Bubbly personality

    4. Tactful

    5. Self-assured

    a) Confident and independent.


    b) Cheerful, energetic, and outgoing.
    c) Thoughtful and careful about what you say to avoid offending others.
    d) Emotionally stable and adapted to life.
    e) Self-centered and selfish.

    Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

    Use the correct word or phrase from the box to complete the sentences.

    (self-reliant, gullible, anxious, cynical, well-rounded, cheerful, out


    of character, assertive, clumsy, well-informed)

    1. His decision to suddenly quit his job was totally __________ and
    surprised everyone.

    2. She’s always smiling and has a __________ personality that brightens


    up any room.

    3. After reading several articles, he felt __________ enough to discuss


    the topic in detail.

    4. People who are too __________ often believe everything they hear
    without questioning it.

    5. Learning different skills helps you become a more __________


    individual.

    Part 5: Prefix Practice

    Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the prefix self- or well- with the
    given words.

    1. She is very __________ and doesn’t need anyone else to help her
    solve problems. (reliant)

    2. His __________ behavior annoyed everyone because he always put his


    needs first. (centred)

    3. The children were polite and __________ during the dinner party.
    (mannered)
    4. A __________ person can confidently handle public speaking.
    (assured)

    5. Her wide range of interests makes her a __________ individual.


    (rounded)

    B2 Vocabulary Test – Time, Change, and Scale

    Part 1: Multiple Choice

    Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

    1. Looking back in __________, I should have spent more time preparing


    for the exam.
    a) sweeping
    b) bygone
    c) retrospect
    d) topical

    2. The museum exhibit showcased artifacts from a __________ era.


    a) preceding
    b) bygone
    c) profound
    d) current

    3. The __________ weather is perfect for a picnic.


    a) contemporary
    b) infinitesimal
    c) current
    d) preceding

    4. His speech introduced __________ changes to the way we think about


    education.
    a) modest
    b) infinitesimal
    c) sweeping
    d) status quo

    5. The scientist made an __________ discovery that changed how we


    understand the universe.
    a) immense
    b) infinitesimal
    c) topical
    d) profound

    Part 2: Match the Words to the Definitions


    Match the word to its meaning.

    1. Status quo

    2. Tremendous

    3. Levelling out

    4. Infinitesimal

    5. Contemporary

    a) To remain steady or constant.


    b) Very small, almost too small to notice.
    c) The way things are now.
    d) Happening now or from the same time period.
    e) Very great in amount, size, or power.

    Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

    Use the correct word from the box to complete the sentences.

    (preceding, contemporary, sweeping, infinitesimal, modest,


    profound, bygone, topical, levelling out, current)

    1. The __________ reforms affected almost every sector of the economy.

    2. Her success in the competition was __________, but she was still
    proud of her achievement.

    3. The __________ period in literature was heavily influenced by the


    cultural norms of the time.

    4. Discussions about artificial intelligence have become a __________


    issue in recent years.

    5. Sales figures are __________ after months of significant fluctuations.

    Part 4: Writing Task

    Write a short paragraph (80–100 words) discussing a sweeping change


    or a profound experience in your life or society. Use at least 5
    vocabulary words from the list.

    Part 5: Synonym Practice

    Replace the underlined words with a synonym from the vocabulary list.
    1. The changes brought by the new policy were huge and affected the
    entire organization.

    2. The situation has become steady after months of constant ups and
    downs.

    3. Climate change is an important now topic that many people are


    discussing.

    4. The discovery had a deep impact on scientific research.

    5. Artifacts from an earlier time were displayed at the museum.

    ANSWERS PART 1
    1) 1. B) apprehensive, 2. C) cynical, 3. A) well-behaved, 4. C) charming, 5.
    B) assertive
    2) 1. – d), 2. – e), 3. – b), 4. – c), 5 – a)
    3) 1. out of character, 2. cheerful, 3. well-informed, 4. gullible, 5. well-
    rounded
    4) 1. self-reliant, 2. self-centered, 3. well-mannered, 4. self-assured, 5.
    well-rounded
    PART 2
    1) 1. c), 2. b), 3. c), 4. c), 5. d)
    2) 1. c), 2. e), 3. a), 4. b), 5. d)
    3) 1. Sweeping, 2. Modest, 3. Contemporary, 4. Topical, 5. Level out
    4) A big change in my life was when schools started doing (introduced)
    online classes. It was hard at first, but it taught me how to use
    technology better. This new way of learning was a very topical
    reform, and everyone liked it. I learnt to be more self-reliant, such
    as doing homework without help. It wasn’t always fun, but this
    sweeping change made me understand education differently. Of
    course it was hard, the experience was profound for me because it
    showed how important it is to adapt to new things.
    5) 1. Huge => sweeping, 2. Steady => levelled out, 3. Important now
    => topical, 4. Deep => profound, 5. Earlier time => bygone

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