ENGLISH VANTAGE B2.2

Choose the correct answer: What is the best way to encourage quieter group members to participate?. a. Assume they have nothing valuable to add. b. Ask open-ended questions and give them time to respond. c. Pressure them to speak by calling them out directly. d. Dominate the discussion so they don’t have to contribute.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Does the text contain quotations from other texts?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a. Referential question. b. Contextual question. c. Textual question. d. Language question.

The following definition "relaxed and not easily upset or worried", refers to: a. tight-fisted. b. easy-going. c. narrow-minded. d. self-centered.

The following definition "someone who is not sincere, saying unpleasant things about you to other people while seeming to be pleasant when they are with you", refers to: a. easy-going. b. two-faced. c. tight-fisted. d. self-centered.

Decide which sentence will be a recommendation for the following situation "I'd like to watch a romantic movie". a. Don't go to the movie theater. I need your help at home. b. I'm sorry I don't know about movies. c. I really recommend Titanic. It's a nice movie. d. You must watch Titanic.

What is the most common primary purpose of a magazine article?. a. To publish academic research papers. b. To offer detailed information, entertainment, or advice on specific topics. c. To provide very short news updates. d. To tell a fictional story for children.

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence about a memorable experience. One of the most __________ moments of my life was when I graduated from university. I felt so proud and happy. a. significant. b. disappointing. c. ordinary. d. terrible.

Your friend asks where to go for a relaxing weekend. Which description would best recommend a quiet beach?. a. The beach was very crowded and noisy. b. It's just a beach with sand. c. It's a fantastic beach with clear, calm water and soft, white sand – perfect for relaxing!. d. There are usually lots of shops at the beach.

Choose the best option to complete each sentence. My friend thinks I must hate waking up early for work, but actually, I __________ it. I've been doing it for years and it's become normal for me. a. used to. b. am used to. c. get used. d. get used to.

Choose the correct word to complete the following statement: It was raining. _____________, we still went to the park. a. To sum up. b. Although. c. Despite. d. However.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Is the piece of text you are looking at the whole of that text?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a. Textual question. b. Language question. c. Contextual question. d. Referential question.

Modals of Speculation and Deduction. Choose the correct alternative for the following statement: "He is wearing a baseball cap". a. He must be cold. b. He must be a reporter. c. He can't be enjoying the party. d. He might be American.

The Charleston Recycling Company collects 50,000 tons of recyclable material every month. The chart shows the kinds of materials that are collected by the company’s five trucks. Use the image to choose the correct answer: What is the second most common material that is recycled?. a. Glass. b. Carboard. c. Other. d. Paper.

Decide which sentence will be a recommendation for the following situation "I'd like to watch a romantic movie". a. You must watch Titanic. b. I really recommend Titanic. It's a nice movie. c. I'm sorry I don't know about movies. d. Don't go to the movie theater. I need your help at home.

Choose the best response to keep the conversation flowing naturally. You've just finished telling a story about your holiday. To involve the other person, what's a good follow-up question?. a. "Anyway, I'm done talking now.". b."Don't you think my holiday sounds amazing?". c. "Have you ever been there, or do you have any exciting travel plans?". d. "So, what did you have for dinner last night?".

What is the most common primary purpose of a magazine article?. a. To provide very short news updates. b. To publish academic research papers. c. To tell a fictional story for children. d. To offer detailed information, entertainment, or advice on specific topics.

Your classmate argues, "Reading physical books is a waste of time now that we have e-books." You want to defend the value of physical books. How would you respond?. a. "No, it's not! E-books hurt your eyes.". b. "I understand the convenience of e-books, but I really enjoy the tactile experience of holding a physical book and not being distracted by notifications.". c. "You're outdated. Everyone reads e-books now.". d. "You just don't appreciate the smell of old paper.".

Your friend asks where to go for a relaxing weekend. Which description would best recommend a quiet beach?. a. It's a fantastic beach with clear, calm water and soft, white sand – perfect for relaxing!. b. It's just a beach with sand. c. There are usually lots of shops at the beach. d. The beach was very crowded and noisy.

Choose the correct word to complete the following statement: _______________ it was expensive, John bought the watch. a. Secondly. b. Despite. c. As a conclusion. d. Although.

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence or describe the situation. We need to discuss the pros and __________ of moving to a new city before making a final decision. a. cons. b. benefits. c. advantages. d. goods.

Your friend is looking for a tranquil spot to relax. Which sentence effectively recommends a quiet, beautiful natural area using B2-level language?. a. There's a quiet lake. It's nice. b. You can go to the lake, and maybe you'll like it. c. You should definitely explore the serene lake; it's a hidden gem with crystal-clear waters, perfect for finding peace. d. The lake is not too bad if you don't mind quiet.

Choose the best response to keep the conversation flowing naturally. A friend says, "I had a really busy week at work." How can you encourage them to say more?. a. "What kind of work do you do?". b. "Me too, my week was also busy.". c. "Tell me more about it! What kept you so busy?". d. "Oh, that's too bad.".

Use the correct option to complete the following statement "We were so _________ after hearing that story". a.scared. b.scarf. c.scar. d.scarce.

"The first rice may have been grown in East and South Asia as long as 15000 years ago, when people began to settle in river deltas and domesticated wild rice. Today it is grown practically everywhere, except Antartica!. Rice is grown on flooded land and on dry land. in tropical rain forests in Africa and in arid deserts of the Middle East, on coastal plains and on the Himalayan mountains. In the year 2003, the world produced about 589 million tons of paddy rice. Most of that (about 534 million tons) was grown in Asia. In 2002, it is estimated that rice fields covered almost 1.5 million square km of land. Again, most of these fields are in Asia - around 1.3 million square km.". Complete: In 2002, rice fields covered about _______________. a.1.5 million square miles of land. b.1.5 million square of land in the world. c.1.5 million square of land in Africa. d.1.3 million square km of land in China.

The following definition "relaxed and not easily upset or worried", refers to: a.tight-fisted. b.easy-going. c.self-centered. d.narrow-minded.

A person who becomes angry and annoyed easily is: a.absent-minded. b.two-faced. c.bad-tempered. d.self-centered.

Choose the correct alternative for the following information: "No noise between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Please come and go quietly during this time so you don’t annoy other people.". a.Don’t make a noise after 7 in the morning. b.Come whenever you want. c.Be quiet if you are moving about late at night. d.You can’t come in after 11 p.m.

What is the effect? Because so many people have come to Arizona to live,. a.Arizona has always been a beautiful state in which to live. b.The Grand Cannyon is in Arizona. c.People have stopped coming to our state. d.Many new housing developments are being built.

Modals of Speculation and Deduction. Choose the correct alternative for the following statement: "He is wearing a baseball cap". a.He can't be enjoying the party. b.He must be a reporter. c.He must be cold. d.He might be American.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Does the text contain quotations from other texts?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a.Contextual question. b.Referential question. c.Textual question. d.Language question.

Choose the correct answer: How should you respond if you disagree with someone in a group discussion?. a.Raise your voice to make your disagreement clear. b.Ignore their point and move on to another topic. c.Politely challenge their idea with facts or reasoning. d.Immediately dismiss their opinion as incorrect.

Use the correct option to complete the following statement "The situation is so _________ that I must apologize". a.embarrased. b.charming. c.embarrassing. d.bossy.

"No noise between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Please come and go quietly during this time so you don’t annoy other people." The previous information is: a.A notice. b.An email. c.A debate. d.An advertisement.

The following definition "someone who is not sincere, saying unpleasant things about you to other people while seeming to be pleasant when they are with you", refers to: a.two-faced. b.tight-fisted. c.easy-going. d.self-centered.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "When, where and in what circumstances was the text written or produced?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a.Contextual question. b.Language question. c.Referential question. d.Textual question.

Complete the following sentence with the correct option (opposite adjectives): "Some days I'm happy, but some days I'm _____________". a.ugly. b.strong. c.sad. d.slow.

What is the cause? Scared. a.Because it was time for dinner. b.Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily. c.Because everyone liked their car. d.Because the sun just came out.

Choose the most suitable option to respond the following invitation "Mary, let's go swimming this afternoon". a.What if we stay home?. b.I don't know!. c.That's a good idea!. d.That's too bad!.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Who is supposed to be speaking the words of the text?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a.Textual question. b.Questions regarding the ‘speech situation’. c.Language question. d.Referential question.

Complete the statement with the correct alternative: Marcos ___________ to feed the dogs. I've already done it. a.has to. b.doesn't have to. c.don't have to. d.have to.

The following definition "not willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from you", refers to: a.easy-going. b.two-faced. c.self-centered. d.narrow-minded.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Is the text in its original language or a translation?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a.Contextual question. b.Language question. c.Referential question. d.Textual question.

Modals of Speculation and Deduction. Choose the correct alternative for the following statement: "He isn't wearing a sweater and it's freezing outside". a.He can't be a university student. b.He might be American. c.He might be lost. d.He must be cold.

The following statement "How trustworthy something is", is the definition for: a.Reliability. b.Misinformation. c.Fake news. d.Parody.

The Charleston Recycling Company collects 50,000 tons of recyclable material every month. The chart shows the kinds of materials that are collected by the company’s five trucks. Use the image to choose the correct answer: What is the second most common material that is recycled? Paper: 40%, Glass: 25%, Plastic: 15%, Cardboard: 15%, Other: 5%. a.Other. b.Carboard. c.Glass. d.Paper.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Should the way you read the text be guided by specific conventions to do with the sort of text it is (e.g. satire, pantomime, sitcom)?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a.Questions of convention. b.Textual question. c.Language question. d.Referential question.

Complete the statement with the correct alternative: You ___________ come with us if you don't want to. a.mustn't. b.have to. c.don't have to. d.should.

"The first rice may have been grown in East and South Asia as long as 15000 years ago, when people began to settle in river deltas and domesticated wild rice. Today, it is grown practically everywhere, except Antartica!. Rice is grown on flooded land and on dry land. in tropical rain forests in Africa and in arid deserts of the Middle East, on coastal plains and on the Himalayan mountains. In the year 2003, the world produced about 589 million tons of paddy rice. Most of that (about 534 million tons) was grown in Asia. In 2002, it is estimated that rice fields covered almost 1.5 million square km of land. Again, most of these fields are in Asia - around 1.3 million square km.". Choose the best answer for the following question: Where is rice grown?. a.Almost everywhere. b.On coastal plains. c.Mainly on flooded lands. d.Everywhere.

Modals of Speculation and Deduction. Choose the correct alternative for the following statement: "He is looking at a map". a.He might be lost. b.He must be cold. c.He must be married. d.He might be American.

Decide which sentence will be a recommendation for the following situation "I'd like to watch a romantic movie". a.Don't go to the movie theater. I need your help at home. b.You must watch Titanic. c.I really recommend Titanic. It's a nice movie. d.I'm sorry I don't know about movies.

The Charleston Recycling Company collects 50,000 tons of recyclable material every month. The chart shows the kinds of materials that are collected by the company’s five trucks. Use the image to choose the correct answer: Approximately how much paper is recycled every month? Paper: 40%, Glass: 25%, Plastic: 15%, Cardboard: 15%, Other: 5%. a.40.000 tons. b.60.000 tons. c.50.000 tons. d.20.000 tons.

The following statement "How you feel and what you think about things", is the definition for: a.Satire. b.Opinion. c.Impartial. d.Disinformation.

What is the cause? José drank two glasses of ice-cold water. a.Because he was feeling cold. b.Because he was going out with his friends. c.Because he had nothing else to do. d.Because he was extremely hot and thirsty.

Choose the correct answer: What is the most important skill for effective participation in a group discussion?. a.Speaking the loudest to dominate the conversation. b.Avoiding disagreements to keep the discussion peaceful. c.Listening actively and responding thoughtfully. d.Interrupting others to share your opinion quickly.

What is the effect? Angela worked hard all day at her job so ___. a.She had nothing to do at home. b.She liked to work long hours. c.She worked in a law office. tells people about a product they can buy. d.She was very tired in the evening.

Choose the correct option for: An advertisement _________________. a.tells people where hey can fly. b.describes something that is happening. c.tells people about a product they can buy. d.tells people what they can and can’t do.

Choose the correct answer: What is the best way to encourage quieter group members to participate?. a.Pressure them to speak by calling them out directly. b.Ask open-ended questions and give them time to respond. c.Dominate the discussion so they don’t have to contribute. d.Assume they have nothing valuable to add.

"Bicycle for sale. One owner, hardlyused, only £200. Also two helmets, prices to be discussed". The previous information is: a.An email. b.A text. c.A movie. d.An advertisement.

In order to apply LITERARY ANALISIS, the following question "Is the piece of text you are looking at the whole of that text?", refers to a specific category, which one?. a.Language question. b.Contextual question. c.Referential question. d.Textual question.

Choose the correct option for the following information: Jan: Al, I’ve ordered a new computer game from the shop in town. I’ve already paid for it, so could you pick it up when you’re there tomorrow?. a.Jan wants to give some money to Al to buy a computer game. b.Jan wants Al to collect a computer game the next day. c.Jan wants Al to go to town the next day to order a computer game. d.Jan wants Al to play video games.

"No noise between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Please come and go quietly during this time so you don’t annoy other people". The previous information is found in: a.A police station. b.A library. c.A swimming pool. d.A block of flats.

Choose the correct answer for the following question: What does Thinking Critically mean?. a.It's the absence of a disciplined and thoughtful approach to reasoning and decision-making. b.It means evaluating information objectively, questioning assumptions, and analyzing arguments to make informed decisions and solve problems. c.It means a lack of questioning and analysis, often leading to hasty conclusions, biased judgments, and difficulty in understanding diverse perspectives. d.It can manifest as accepting information without thorough evaluation.

Choose the best response to keep the conversation flowing naturally. You've just finished telling a story about your holiday. To involve the other person, what's a good follow-up question?. a."Anyway, I'm done talking now.". b."Have you ever been there, or do you have any exciting travel plans?". c."So, what did you have for dinner last night?". d."Don't you think my holiday sounds amazing?".

Before writng a composition related to guidelines in an international exam, what is the best way to organize a set of guidelines so people can follow them easily?. a.Use only pictures and no words. b.Write everything in one long paragraph. c.Mix different topics together to make it more creative. d.Use bullet points or numbered lists for each guideline.

Choose the correct word to complete the following statement: _______________ it was expensive, John bought the watch. a.Although. b.Despite. c.As a conclusion. d.Secondly.

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence or describe the situation. When deciding whether to buy a new car, it's important to weigh the __________ and cons, such as cost versus reliability. a.positive. b.ups. c.advantages. d.pros.

You are encouraging a friend to visit a remote national park known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Which sentence best conveys a strong and appealing recommendation?. a.The national park is a place you might like to see. b.If you want, you can check out the national park. c.I highly recommend the national park; its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife make it an absolutely unmissable experience. d.You could go to the national park; it's okay.

An article in a health magazine is titled "Boost Your Energy Naturally: 7 Simple Habits." What is the writer's main purpose with this article?. a.To persuade readers to buy a specific product. b.To inform and give practical advice on improving health. c.To describe the history of energy drinks. d.To complain about a health problem.

Choose the correct word to complete the following statement: ______________ it was raining, we still went to the park. a.Despite. b.However. c.In addition. d.Although.

You are reading a magazine article titled "Discover the Hidden Gems of Scotland." Which of the following would you most likely find in this article?. a.A list of all the train schedules in Scotland. b.Descriptions of places to visit, cultural insights, and travel tips. c.Recipes for traditional Scottish dishes. d.Only financial reports from Scottish companies.

Choose the best response to keep the conversation flowing naturally. A friend says, "I had a really busy week at work." How can you encourage them to say more?. a."Tell me more about it! What kept you so busy?". b."Oh, that's too bad.". c."What kind of work do you do?". d."Me too, my week was also busy.".

Choose the best option to complete each sentence or respond to the situation. Your group project is behind schedule because one member isn't contributing. What's the most effective way to address this problem?. a.Ignore them and do all their work yourself. b.Tell the teacher immediately without talking to the group member. c.Criticize them publicly during the next group meeting. d.Talk to the group member privately to understand the issue and offer support, or discuss a new plan.

Choose the correct word to complete the following statement: John bought the watch. ___________, it was expensive. a.Although. b.First. c.However. d.Despite.