NN2 B2 PRACTICE N.
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LISTENING
Complete the note bellow. Write ONE word and or a NUMBER for each
answer
Bankside Recruitment Agency
Address of agency: 497 Eastside, Docklands
Name of agent: Becky 1 …………………
Phone number: 07866 510333
Best to call her in the 2 …………………
Typical jobs
Clerical and admin roles, mainly in the finance industry
Must have good 3 ……………………..skills
Jobs are usually for at least one 4…………………
Pay is usually 5. £……….. per hour
Registration process
Wear a 6. ………………………. to the interview
Must bring your 7 ……………………… to the interview
They will ask questions about each applicant’s 8. ………………….
Advantages of using an agency
The 9………………………. you receive at interview will benefit you
Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised-n
Less 10 ………………….. is involved in applying for jobs
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, STRUCTURES
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
11. A. creates B. faces C. strikes D. cigarettes
12. A. gorgeous B. cordial C. accord D. crossword
13. A. envelopes B. communicates C. headaches D. judges
14.A. geyser B. honeymoon C. journey D. money
15. A. performed B. finished C. interviewed D. delivered
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
16.A. blackmail B. require C. review D. explore
17.A. volunteer B. referee C. recommend D. spiritual
18.A. workforce B. career C. downside D. battle
19.A. assessment B. measurable C. description D. effective
20.A. eradicate B. unexpected C. accompany D. commitment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
21. Over the last century, there ______ many significant changes in the way we
live.
A. are B. were C. had been D. have been
22. ______ colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide _____
tertiary education.
A. Ø - Ø B. The - Ø C. The – the D. Ø - the
23. We are aware that, ____, the situation will get worse.
A. unless dealing with carefully B. if dealt not carefully with
C. if not carefully dealt with D. if not carefully dealing with
24. _______ becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are
C. Are giant pandas D. The giant panda is
25. People believe that habitual learners are more likely to put themselves _______
new and challenging social situations throughout life.
A. at B. by C. of D. into
26. The United States, China and India are now competing for political influence in
ASEAN, and France, a leading European country, does not want to be
___________.
A. left out B. put off C. thought of D. led on
27. Extinction means a situation___________a plan, an animal or a way of life
etc ...stops existing.
A. to which B. in which C. on which D. for which
28. Although he is my friend, I___________find it hard to his selfishness.
A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down with
29. ___________how confident you are, it is almost impossible not to be a little nervous
before an important exam.
A. No matter B. Even though C. Not only D. whereas
30. I’ve just been offered a new job! Things are___________.
A. clearing up B. making up C. looking up D. turning up
31. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted the second___________when it was
offered.
A. sharing B. helping C. pile D. load
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
32. The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked
beautiful in its heyday.
A. the beginning stage B. period of trial
C. a phase of depression D. a time of great success
33. Certain parts of town were restricted to residential use, while others were set
aside for industrial or commercial development.
A. kept for a special purpose B. used for building factories
C. reserved for the future D. changed for the better
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
34. He's really out of shape, so he'd better start exercising. Otherwise, he won't be
able to join us on the hiking trip next month.
A. out of work B. unhealthy and stressed
C. physically fit D. always joyful
35. Many new medicines today eradicate diseases before they become too
widespread.
A. wipe out B. get rid of C. speed up D. find out
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
THE RISE OF OLDER CITIES
Many older cities are having modern makeovers and they are being given a
new (36) ______. Sometimes the impetus for this type of change comes from the
need to provide new facilities for particular events being held in the city - a
sporting event, or something similar. On other occasions the change just seems to
take place almost naturally.
Take Birmingham, for instance, (37) ________ it was previously an
unfashionable place to live, it has now become trendy, and this change has been
brought about largely by the new-look architecture that can be found everywhere
in the city. The old shopping centre has been knocked down and completely
rebuilt, and new shopping malls are (38) ________ to attract shoppers with the
high quality of their services and goods. The area located around the canal, once
hidden away and surrounded by decaying factories was often used as a rubbish tip,
but it has now become a trendy place made up of modern offices, bars, sought-after
apartments and restaurants. To (39)_________ up, Birmingham has become the
place to be. Even in what was formerly the poorest part of the city an old factory
has been converted into a lively complex of studios, galleries and coffee bars. With
its theatres, museums and football teams Birmingham is (40) _______ worth
visiting and has something for everyone.
36. A. look B. view C. panorama D. sight
37. A. Even B. Since C. As D. Although
38. A. competing B. competitive C. competition D. competitor
39. A. end B. sum C. finish D. break
40. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. well
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
41.Since they would study in the same primary school, they have known each
other.
A. would study B. the same C. they D. known
42.The first time that Gertrude went skiing, she bruised one of her legs and broke
another.
A. The first time B. went skiing C. bruised D. another
43. That the patient's condition had worsened so quickly surprising the doctor.
A. the patient's B. had C. so D. surprising
44. A number of wild horses on Assateague is increasing, resulting in overgrazed
marsh and dune grasses.
A. A B. is C. resulting D. grasses
45. Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let
you to give blood if you have just had cold.
A. accepts B. let C. to give D. have just
had cold.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
When we think of the renewable energy transition, we often have in mind dark
blue photovoltaic rectangles carpeting the landscape or large three-blade horizontal
axis wind turbines marching along mountain ridges or into the sea. We think about
grid reliability and consumer cost per kilowatt-hour, or we think about the climate
change apocalypse that we will impose on future generations if we fail to act
swiftly enough. All of these elements are important from technical and policy
perspectives, but there is something missing that will be key to success if we are to
meet the goals that we have set for ourselves. We must recognize the importance of
human culture to the realization of change.
It is a lack of imagination that has brought us to the brink, and it will be an
influx of imagination that can possibly pull us back from it. If we are going to
succeed in reducing carbon emissions, we must make the solutions more visible,
inspire the general public, and get people excited about the renewable energy
transition.
This is the mission of the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), a nonprofit that
works with cities around the world on civic art installations that also function as
renewable energy infrastructures. These generous works of art give back more than
just beauty and return more than just kilowatt hours on their capital investment.
LAGI design competitions have changed the way that cities and developers
manage the integration of public art and creative placemaking into the master
planning process for new developments. Competitions for Dubai/Abu Dhabi
(2010), New York City (2012), Copenhagen (2014), Glasgow (2015), Santa
Monica (2016), Willimantic (2017), and Melbourne (2018) have brought in over
1,000 designs from 60+ countries.
(source: https://www.archdaily.com/)
46. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. When aesthetics meets practicality. B. A pioneer in sustainability and
energy.
C. Future scenarios for renewables. D. Green energy mitigating climate
change.
47. According to paragraph 1, which is the consideration that the constructors fail
to notice?
A. The price for sustainable energy. B. Future unwanted consequences.
C. The projects’ impact on human. D. The resilience of electric line.
48. The word “influx” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. invasion B. swamp C. downpour D. entrance
49. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. change B. brink C. success D. imagination
50. According to paragraph 3, which area is NOT mentioned as the participants of
the design contest?
A. Copenhagen B. Buenos Aires. C. Santa Monica D. Glasgow
