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Set 1

B2 First style · Use of English
B2 FirstB2

1The task

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

2Sentences

  1. I haven’t seen Maria for three years.
    LAST
    The Maria was three years ago.
  2. It’s possible that he forgot the meeting.
    MIGHT
    He the meeting.
  3. I regret not studying harder.
    WISH
    I harder.
  4. She is too young to drive.
    OLD
    She is not to drive.
  5. People say that the hotel is very expensive.
    SAID
    The hotel very expensive.
  6. Please don’t smoke here.
    ALLOWED
    Smoking here.
  7. He started learning French five years ago.
    BEEN
    He French for five years.
  8. I’d prefer to stay at home tonight.
    RATHER
    I at home tonight.

These are original practice tasks in the style of Cambridge B2 First. The official exam format and timings change from time to time, so check the current format with the exam provider.

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Answer key

  1. The last time I saw Maria was three years ago.
  2. He might have forgotten the meeting.
  3. I wish I had studied harder.
  4. She is not old enough to drive.
  5. The hotel is said to be very expensive.
  6. Smoking is not allowed here.
  7. He has been learning French for five years.
  8. I would rather stay at home tonight.

Teaching points

Suggested 25-minute online lesson

  1. Attempt (10 min) under time.
  2. Check (10 min): name the structure each item tests.
  3. Extend (5 min): the student writes two new transformations for the same structures.
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