Abstract nouns; Phrasal verbs: learning and thinking – B2 English Vocabulary Test

1  Complete the crossword puzzle.

Across

1   when people have the same ideas or make the same decision

2   energy and determination to do things

3   good and bad things caused by chance rather than one’s own actions

4   when you achieve this you are admired by others for your skills and achievements

5   the act of thinking about something

Down

1   an idea you are certain is true

2   when someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced

2  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

1   It is my ……belief…… that you will only achieve your goals through hard work.

2   This is a …………………. exercise that will show us who is good at finding solutions.

3   I wished them …………………. before they went in to their exam.

4   This company encourages personal …………………. by offering a variety of courses to improve people’s careers.

5   You need to work hard to achieve your …………………., you can’t just rely on luck.

6   People measure …………………. in different ways such as high salaries, career achievements or personal happiness.

7   You could apply for this course if you wanted to. Why don’t you give it some ………………….?

8   The meeting lasted several hours before everyone finally reached …………………. .

3  Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition. Then match the verbs to the meanings.

1   to mistake someone or something for someone or something else ……mix up……

2   to accept that a difficult situation exists ……………………

3   to carefully consider the possible results of doing something ……………………

4   to succeed in getting a place on a course ……………………

5   to make a copy of information in a computer that is stored separately ……………………

6   to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject or thing ……………………

4  Find and correct the mistakes in the text.

Applying for a place at college is a big decision so it’s important to focus on everything carefully. You need to mix up studying hard to ensure you get the necessary grades. It’s important to face up to all the work you do so you have a record of everything. Write the application dates of the different colleges on your calendar so you don’t get them in. Finally, back up the fact that you might not think through to your first choice of college, so be sure to have a plan B.

1   ……think through……

2   ………………….

3   ………………….

4   ………………….

5   ………………….

6   ………………….

5  Choose the correct options.

A:   Congratulations! I hear you (1) backed up / mixed up / got in to Manchester University to study engineering.

B:   Yes, I did. I’m so relieved.

A:   I never doubted it. You’re headed for (2) luck / success / self-awareness!

B:   Thanks. How’s your degree?

A:   The course is really good. We’re (3) focusing on / facing up to / thinking through conservation of the ocean at the moment which is a huge topic but we’re all in (4) belief / thought / agreement that urgent action is needed. It’s easy to be (5) critical of / cautious about / hopeless at everyone’s lack of action but it’s difficult to find solutions. People need to realise they can (6) cope with / do without / depend on some of the hundreds of plastic products that exist.

B:   It sounds very interesting.

A:   It is. In fact, we’re going to (7) stream / shoot / broadcast a film at the beach this weekend. Do you want to come along? You might have some useful (8) developments / drive / thoughts on the subject!