Use of English Level 2 Name: ................................................. Mark: .........

Vocabulary and Grammar (50 points)

1 Match the words in A to their definitions in B. (4 points)
A B
1. approach ..... a. understand a situation
2. capture ..... b. ask yourself
3. defend ..... c. catch someone, like a criminal
4. faint ..... d. feel weak and fall to the ground
5. grab ..... e. move closer to something or someone
6. realise ..... f. protect from danger
7. scream ..... g. shout
8. wonder ..... h. take something suddenly

2 Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in bold. (4 points)
1. That’s incredible – I believe / don’t believe / don’t need it.
2. I avoid nuts because I am allergic to them / find them tasty / sometimes eat them.
3. They investigated / practised / explored the accident in order to uncover facts about it.
4. The film was thrilling because of its exciting action / boring music / famous actors.
5. The food at that restaurant is awful. Let’s try it!/ We must eat there! / Don’t eat there!
6. A judge catches criminals / writes about criminals / sends criminals to prison.
7. I hope they punish her for helping others / finding her way / stealing the money.
8. Comedy / Western / Documentary films are amusing.

3 Complete the dialogues with the words above each dialogue. There are more words than you need. (4 points)
legend ■ fiction ■ character ■ murderer ■ ordinary imaginary ■ ancient
1. A: Do you enjoy traditional stories, like the 1................................................ of Robin Hood?
B: Oh, yes! Robin Hood is my favourite 2................................................ in literature.
A: Mine too! I love how he stole money from the rich to give to 3................................................ , poor people.
B: Some say Robin Hood was a real person, but I think he’s an 4................................................ one.
jury ■ guilty ■ plot ■ court ■ judge ■ case ■ innocent
2. A: Well, today was an interesting day in 5................................................ !
B: Yes, it was. The lawyers presented all the evidence in the 6................................................ in literature.
A: And now the 7................................................ must discuss it and make their decision.
B: If they find the man 8................................................ , he’ll go straight to prison!

4 Complete the words in the sentences below. (3 points)

1. The s ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... of the story is an island in Hawaii.
2. Someone tried to b ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... the shop and steal the jewellery.
3. According to the Greek m ..... ..... ..... , Prometheus stole fire from the gods.
4. The detective p..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... all the clues and solved the crime.
5. Who do you think the m ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... is in this detective novel?
6. Writing a j ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... is a good way to record your thoughts and feelings.

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5 Complete the phrases in bold in the sentences below. (5 points)

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1. ............................................... tales are stories full of magic and fantasy.
2. Did the police find any evidence at the ............................................... scene?
3. Please don’t ............................................... a noise. The baby is sleeping.
4. We’ve................................................ our bags and are ready to leave for the airport.
5. When did Jack’s family................................................ backpacking in the Rocky Mountains?
6. Heart disease is a common................................................ of death in Western countries.
7. Our................................................ guide showed us all the historic buildings in the city.
8. Can you please lend me a................................................ bag for our camping trip?
9. Students must................................................ quiet while they’re taking their exam.
10. I don’t want to ............................................... the night at a campsite – I prefer a nice hotel.

6 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Past Perfect Simple. There are more verbs
than you need. (3 points)
attack ■ dive ■ plan ■ eat ■ lose ■ run away ■ fight ■ read
1. By 8.00 this morning, we ............................................... already ............................................... breakfast.
2. After my brother ............................................................... into the pool, we all jumped in too.
3. They ............................................................... their route months before they hiked the trail.
4. By the time the police arrived, the robbers ............................................................... with the money.
5. I ............................................................... the novel, so I knew the plot.
6. We helped Jack search for his wallet after he ............................................................... it.

7 Match A to B. Then complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. (3 points)
A
1. By the time Tim got to school,
2. The thief entered Harry’s house easily because
3. By the end of the author’s career,
4. The hiker went the wrong way because
5. Rob eventually found some great shoes after
6. Before the police captured the thief,
B
..... a. how many novels ............................................... he ............................................... (write)?
..... b. he ............................................................... (not see) the signpost.
..... c. the first lesson ............................................... already ............................................... (begin).
..... d. how many paintings ............................................... he ............................................... (steal)?
..... e. he ............................................................... (not lock) the door.
..... f. he ............................................................... (try on) ten other pairs.

8 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Past Perfect Simple. (7 points)
1. The police ............................................................... any evidence, so they ............................................................... anyone. (not arrest, not find)
2. ............................................... you ............................................... a job as soon as you ............................................................... from university?
(get, graduate)
3. My mobile phone ............................................................... because it ............................................................... into the swimming pool.
(not work, fall)
4. Peter ............................................................... Indian food until Meera ............................................................... him a curry. (make, not taste)
5. How long ............................................... the jury ............................................... the case before they ............................................................... their
decision? (discuss, present)
6. The children ............................................... never ............................................... the fairy tale before their teacher ...............................................................
them the story. (tell, hear)
7. How many jobs ............................................... John ............................................... (have) before he ...............................................................
a photographer? (become, have)

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9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of can, could or should and the verbs below. (4 points)
build ■ eat ■ see ■ explain ■ walk ■ buy ■ defend ■ come
1. As the man approached, Anna ............................................................... the gun in his hand.
2. What ............................................... we ............................................... Mum for her birthday – a scarf or earrings?
3. ............................................... you please ............................................... the maths to me? I didn't understand it.
4. I ............................................................... to the film with you tonight because I’m working late.
5. You ............................................................... home alone late at night. Take a bus instead.
6. I know I ............................................................... less chocolate, but I love it!
7. We ............................................................... a campfire because the wood was too wet.
8. Jackie is taking karate lessons so that she ............................................................... herself.

10 Correct the sentences. (5 points)

1. Sonya need to study for an important maths test.
........................................................................................................................................................................
2. Does that man has to be on the jury?
........................................................................................................................................................................
3. You must cross the road here – it’s dangerous.
........................................................................................................................................................................
4. How often must the children to see a dentist?
........................................................................................................................................................................
5. You don’t need help me decorate my room, but thank you.
........................................................................................................................................................................

11 Complete the text with one or two words in each space. (8 points)
Rachel Abbott’s crime novels are incredible! I 1. ............................................... read 12 of them so far.
I recently read Close Your Eyes in one day. It was so thrilling, I just 2. ............................................... put it
down!
Close Your Eyes tells the story of Martha Porter. Her name used 3. ............................................... India Kalu,
but years ago, she ran away from her home to escape her past. After she 4. ...............................................
hidden her identity by changing her name, she began a new life with her son, Alfie.
Now they 5. ............................................... living a quiet life. Everything is fine – until someone murders her
boss’ wife, Genevieve. Detective Tom Douglas 6. ............................................... to investigate the case. He
questions Genevieve’s husband, but Tom 7. ............................................... prove the man is guilty because
he hasn’t got any evidence. Tom also wants to question Martha, but she is avoiding him. She 8.
............................................... want anyone to find out who she really is – but running away will make her
look guilty! What can she do? Read the book and find out.

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Written Comprehension (20 points)

understand main points and relevant details • understand opinions

1 Read the posts on the forum. Then choose the correct answer. (10 points)

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Petra20: I recently discovered graphic novels when my friend Joe lent me

Mooncakes to read. I had never seen this kind of book before.
Graphic novels combine plot and incredible artwork. These
illustrations really bring the stories to life. Mooncakes is a wonderful
fairy tale. In it, Nova the teenage witch finds her old friend Tam the
werewolf in the forest. Together, they fight bad spirits – and also fall
in love. I can’t wait to read more graphic novels! Can you please
share your favourites?
Kate111: I loved Grand Theft Horse by Greg Neri and illustrated by Corban
Wilkin. It’s the true story of Gail Ruffu, a member of Neri’s family.
Gail trained racehorses and she owned one called Urgent Envoy
together with some other people. Gail loved the horse, but felt the
other owners were pushing him too hard. She was afraid he’d get
hurt, so she ran away with him. There was a long court case, but
Gail didn’t quit fighting to protect the horse she loved. What
an inspiring story!
Petra20: Thanks, Kate. I must read that!
Jack222: Try Through the Woods by Emily Carroll. There are five fairy tales
in the book, but they’re not ordinary ones. In these horror stories,
the characters uncover terrible secrets. In Our Neighbour’s House,
for example, sisters visit a neighbour and discover that he isn’t
human. Carroll creates drama by using only black, white, red and
blue in her illustrations. The effect is thrilling and scary. Maybe you
should avoid reading this book late at night!
Petra20: Sounds like an exciting book, but too frightening for me!
Mario909: You should read Monster, an adaptation of the famous novel by
Walter Dean Myers. It’s about Steve Harmon, a 16-year-old
African-American boy. The police captured him and put him in
juvenile prison because they believed he had murdered someone.
Now he’s waiting for his court case to end. Is he guilty or innocent?
You’ll have to read the book and decide for yourself.
Petra20: Thanks - I will!

1.According to this text, all graphic novels … . 4.Gail Ruffu ran away with the horse to … it.
a. contain illustrations a. train
b. tell imaginary stories b. steal
c. have got two writers c. protect
2.The graphic novel Mooncakes is a … . 5.… describes a book with more than one story.
a. crime story a. Jack222
b. horror story b. Kate111
c. fairy tale c. Mario909
3.The author of Grand Theft Horse … .
a. is also the main character
b. knows the main character
c. worked on the book alone

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2 Tick (✓) the sentences T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say). (10 points)
T F DS
1.Petra20 posts on the forum to recommend some graphic novels. ..... ..... .....
2.Gail Ruffu succeeded in her court case. ..... ..... .....
3.Petra20 thinks Through the Woods is not a suitable book for her ..... ..... .....
4.Walter Dean Myers is the author of the original novel Monster. ..... ..... .....
5.A jury found Steve Harmon guilty. ..... ..... .....

Written Production (10 points)

Option 1: A News Report
present main points in an organised

Write a news report about a crime. It can be real or imaginary.

Include the following:
a. what the crime was
b. where it happened
c. when it happened
d. who was involved
e. what is happening now

Option 2: A Book Recommendation

present main points in an organised

Write a recommendation about a book you’ve read.

Include the following:
a. who wrote the book
b. what the setting is
c. who the main characters are
d. what happens in the plot
e. why you recommend the book

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Oral Comprehension (10 points)

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understand questions • understand responses

1 Listen to the radio interview with Jamie. Then 2 Listen again and correct the sentences by
choose the correct answer. (5 points) changing the words in bold. (5 points)
1. We can understand from the interview that 1. Murderville is a dramatic crime series.
Jamie … . ...............................................
a. enjoys Murderville 2. Murderville is a British TV series. ...............................................
b. is a celebrity guest on Murderville 3. The detective must solve four different murder
c. has got his own radio show cases in the series. ...............................................
4. Will Arnett is the name of the main character.
2. The celebrity guests all … . ...............................................
a. appear in the same episode 5. In the last episode, Seattle and his partner
b. try to help solve a murder interview a waitress. ...............................................
c. play different characters .
3. There are some funny moments because … .
a. the main actor doesn’t know the plot
b. the guests don’t know what to say and do
c. Arnett shows his guests how to be amus-
ing
4. O’Brien must act like nothing is wrong
although … .
a. he is hungry and wants a sandwich
b. he hasn’t got any questions to ask
c. he is eating hot chilli sauce
5. According to Jamie, we laugh more when the
actors … .
a. are trying not to laugh
b. know what to say and do
c. are not famous people

Oral Production (10 points)

exchange information • express

Ask your partner questions about a book or film they recommend and complete the chart.

Your partner’s answers

Name of book / film

Author / Director

Genre

Setting

Main characters

Plot

Your opinion