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B2 (CEFR) TEST

Question 1 of 52

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From question 1 to 20 choose the best option to complete the short conversations.
She speaks Thai...

Select one of the following:

  • Don´t she

  • didin´t she

  • Doesn´t she

Explanation

Question 2 of 52

1

You wouldn´t do that ...

Select one of the following:

  • wouldn´t you?

  • ¨won´t you?

  • would you ?

Explanation

Question 3 of 52

1

At 8:30 She had already dropped off the laundry but...

Select one of the following:

  • She hadn't yet taken the cat to her mom´s house

  • She hadn't taken the cat to her mom´s house yet

  • She hadn'ttake the cat to her mom´s house

Explanation

Question 4 of 52

1

What had you done before this class?

Select one of the following:

  • I´d read the information before I come to class.

  • I´d read the information when I came to class.

  • I´d read the information before I came to class.

Explanation

Question 5 of 52

1

I don't feel very well today.

Select one of the following:

  • Oh no, that may be awful.

  • Oh no, that must be awful.

  • Oh no, that should be awful

Explanation

Question 6 of 52

1

Andrea and Juan are about to become parents...

Select one of the following:

  • Wow, they must likely be happy.

  • Wow, they probably feel happy.

  • Wow, they must be happy.

Explanation

Question 7 of 52

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I need the documents A.S.A.P...

Select one of the following:

  • Why don't you have your assistant bring them to the meeting?

  • Why don't you get your assistant to bring them to the meeting?

  • Why don't you let your assistant bring them to the meeting?

Explanation

Question 8 of 52

1

What are they doing after coming back?

Select one of the following:

  • They plan to have their house painted after coming back.

  • They are planning to have their house painted after coming back

  • They will plan to have their house paint after coming back.

Explanation

Question 9 of 52

1

What do you think I can do with this picture?

Select one of the following:

  • You could have it framed at Custom framing.

  • You can have it framed at Custom framing.

  • You should have it framed at Custom framing.

Explanation

Question 10 of 52

1

When I was young, I could´t believe...

Select one of the following:

  • I would be tall one day.

  • I could be tall one day.

  • I was going to be tall one day.

Explanation

Question 11 of 52

1

Now that I study English I know...

Select one of the following:

  • I enjoy to learn new languages.

  • I enjoy learning new languages.

  • I enjoy learn new languages.

Explanation

Question 12 of 52

1

That magazine is really difficult to find...

Select one of the following:

  • Could you please tell me where you got it?

  • Could you tell me where did you get it?

  • Could you please tell me where have you got it?

Explanation

Question 13 of 52

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Who told you about the article?

Select one of the following:

  • I forgot who did tell me about it.

  • I forgot who told me about it.

  • I forgot who tells me about it.

Explanation

Question 14 of 52

1

What did they say about their last class?

Select one of the following:

  • They said: "We didn't show up to class"

  • They told me they didn't show up to class.

  • They told me they hadn't showed up to class.

Explanation

Question 15 of 52

1

What does the weather report say about the hurricane in Florida?

Select one of the following:

  • They say the storm has caused a lot of damage.

  • They say the storm had caused a lot of damage.

  • They said the storm had caused a lot of damage.

Explanation

Question 16 of 52

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Didn't she want to get married?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes, she was going to get married.

  • Yes, she wanted to get married.

  • Yes, she was about to get married.

Explanation

Question 17 of 52

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I don't know why she married him...

Select one of the following:

  • He should have been the only man available.

  • He might have been the only man available.

  • He must have been the only man available.

Explanation

Question 18 of 52

1

I should have studied Architecture,...

Select one of the following:

  • I would have been really good at it.

  • I could have been really good at it.

  • I may have been really good at it.

Explanation

Question 19 of 52

1

What happens on the day of the dead in Mexico?

Select one of the following:

  • People remember family members who they have died.

  • People remember family members which have died.

  • People remember family members who have died.

Explanation

Question 20 of 52

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Should I bring a gift to the party?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes, but the gift that you bring should be inexpensive.

  • Yes, but the gift you bring should be inexpensive.

  • Yes, but the gift which you bring should be inexpensive.

Explanation

Question 21 of 52

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People ______ our country should find out the local customs.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Visiting

  • That visit

  • Who visit

Explanation

Question 22 of 52

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If that smart phone______ on sale, I ______ buy it.

Select one of the following:

  • Were, will.

  • Were, would.

  • Was, could.

Explanation

Question 23 of 52

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I wouldn't have gone to class if I had known I had the flu.

Select one of the following:

  • I went to the class.

  • I didn´t go to the class.

  • I thought about going to class.

Explanation

Question 24 of 52

1

When you _____ ice, it ___

Select one of the following:

  • Heat- melts.

  • Heated -will melt.

  • Heat - Could melt.

Explanation

Question 25 of 52

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I _____ bought a fancy house if I ______ the lottery.

Select one of the following:

  • Have - won.

  • Could have - Have won.

  • Would have - have won.

Explanation

Question 26 of 52

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What would you_____ if you ______ the train?

Select one of the following:

  • Do - miss.

  • Have done - had missed

  • Do - missed.

Explanation

Question 27 of 52

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The newspaper advised all voters _______ early for the next election.

Select one of the following:

  • Register.

  • Registering.

  • To register.

Explanation

Question 28 of 52

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Did you remind you son _____ his registration card?

Select one of the following:

  • To complete.

  • Completing.

  • Complete.

Explanation

Question 29 of 52

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Vladivostok is located ______ the eastern coast______ Russia.

Select one of the following:

  • At - in.

  • On - of.

  • In - in.

Explanation

Question 30 of 52

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Canada ____ the north ______ the United States.

Select one of the following:

  • To - of.

  • In -of.

  • To - from.

Explanation

Question 31 of 52

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CHOOSE THE BEST DEFINITION THAT REPLACES THE " " EXPRESSIONS

Let's see "what's going on".

Select one of the following:

  • What is the problem?

  • What the peoblem is?

  • What is happening?

Explanation

Question 32 of 52

1

"I´ll make an appointment"

Select one of the following:

  • Making time for an appointment.

  • Waiting for the correct time to make an appointment.

  • Arrange a time to come.

Explanation

Question 33 of 52

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I see "you've got a lot on your plate today, " I won't keep you any longer.

Select one of the following:

  • You need something a.s.a.p.

  • You can see that someone is really busy.

  • There isn't a lot of time to do something.

Explanation

Question 34 of 52

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I've never "run into" you here before.

Select one of the following:

  • Seen-met.

  • Find.

  • Look for.

Explanation

Question 35 of 52

1

The number of "people who are injured or killed" is 3000

Select one of the following:

  • Dead toll.

  • casualities

  • Serendipity.

Explanation

Question 36 of 52

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I need to "ask you something about the topic"

Select one of the following:

  • I need to pick your brain about the topic.

  • I need to make you brain up about the topic.

  • I need to settle on your brain about the topic.

Explanation

Question 37 of 52

1

We "get together with" relatives

Select one of the following:

  • Visit.

  • Call.

  • Settle with

Explanation

Question 38 of 52

1

This smartphone is "produced with the best technology"

Select one of the following:

  • Top of there line.

  • First - rate.

  • State of the art.

Explanation

Question 39 of 52

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Let´s sit down and "catch up".

Select one of the following:

  • I want to hear what have you doing lately?

  • I want to know what's going on with you?

  • I want to know about your life?

Explanation

Question 40 of 52

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Do you think that is "doable in two days"?

Select one of the following:

  • Can I do that in two days?

  • Can I do that twice in two days?

  • Can I do that within two days?

Explanation

Question 41 of 52

1

Read the text and answer the questions:
Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.

How was Lisa feeling as she walked home from work ?

Select one of the following:

  • Tired

  • Anxious

  • Depressed

Explanation

Question 42 of 52

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Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.

In line three: What does "Pick up" mean?

Select one of the following:

  • contact

  • Visit

  • Collect

Explanation

Question 43 of 52

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Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.

What first led Lisa to think there was a burglar in her house?

Select one of the following:

  • Something had been moved

  • Somethinh had been left outside

  • Something was moving inside

Explanation

Question 44 of 52

1

Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.

Why didn´t Lisa wait in her neighbors´ until the police arrived?

Select one of the following:

  • She wanted to know what was happening

  • She was worried about losing her tv

  • Sher realized that the burglar was leaving

Explanation

Question 45 of 52

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Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.

What does "Lisa saw red" (line 10) mean?

Select one of the following:

  • she got impatient

  • she felt firghtened

  • she got angry

Explanation

Question 46 of 52

1

Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.

What happened when Lisa shouted at the burglar?

Select one of the following:

  • he traied to explain why he was there

  • he fell over as he was running towards her

  • he pretended not to have heard her

Explanation

Question 47 of 52

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London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.

In the first paragraph the author suggests that …

Select one of the following:

  • Cricket is played only in good weather conditions

  • Some foreigners migth not take the trouble to understand the game

  • people enjoy cricket before understand it

Explanation

Question 48 of 52

1

London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.

Concerning the start of cricket...

Select one of the following:

  • there is little dispute

  • it was firts played by shepperds in church yards

  • it was already in existance by 1300

Explanation

Question 49 of 52

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London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.

England and Australia...

Select one of the following:

  • were the first nations to play an official match

  • played annually

  • were the first nations to organized official tournaments

Explanation

Question 50 of 52

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London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always fa

ce a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.

The writer doesn´t explain all the rules of cricket because...

Select one of the following:

  • there isn´t enough space in the article

  • they are to hard to understand

  • not everyone can undertand them

Explanation

Question 51 of 52

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London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.

The writer says that the current Australian cricket team...

Select one of the following:

  • has better facilities than other teams

  • is the best team in the world

  • is a team other teams don´t like to compete with

Explanation

Question 52 of 52

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London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.

The process of professionalism ...

Select one of the following:

  • has made the sport more popular

  • has raised the standard of the sport

  • has made the sport more difficult to understand

Explanation

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