The High Arab Institute of Translation

English Language Course

Final Test
Level: Upper-Intermediate B2-2

(Speaking-Listening-Reading-Writing)

Duration: 2 hrs

Teacher: Miss Zahira

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 LISTENING

Exercise 1:

Listen to some phrases said twice. Which one sounds more polite A or B?

Exercise 2:

Listen to the pair of sentences and circle the one you hear.

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Exercise 3:

Listen and decide which of the underline words in each sentence below is
especially stressed? Circle the correct option.

READING

Exercise1: Read the article. Are these statements true (T) or false (F), according
to the article below.

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Exercise 2:

 Read the essay below and match the purposes in the checklist with each
paragraph.

1- Arguments against the statement …………..

2- Introduction to the topic of the essay………….
3- Conclusion, in which the writer introduces his/ her opinion……….
4- Arguments in favour of the statements………

 How many arguments were given in favour of the statement, and how
many were given against it?

- In favour: ……….
- Against: …………

 Complete the gaps in the essay with a word/phrase in the box.

Also - Another argument is that - First of all – However - For

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example – Furthermore –Secondly - In conclusion - In my opinion
and Remember.

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 WRITING

Exercise1: Complete the grid using the definitions below.

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Exercise 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning
to the first, using the correct form of the summarising verbs in the box.

Blame - Complain - Deny – Offer – Refuse – Threaten – Warm.

Exercise 3: Use a verb from box A with a particle from box B to

complete the sentences below.

A: Look – Make – Pass – See – Stand (x2).

B: out (x2) – Through – Up (x3).

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Exercise 4: Complete the conversations with the words in the box.

Advice – ‘d – Definitely – Hadn’t – Important – Mean – Not – Perhaps – Should

– Speaking – Suggest – Suggestions – Thought – Ought – Were – Would.

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Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in
brackets.

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Exercise 6: Read the speculative covering letter below and choose the correct
options.

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Exercise 6: Write a speculative covering letter to the company you intend to
work for in the future.

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