English with Lucy: B2 Level English Test and Lesson

Introduction

• Purpose: To test readiness for the B2 level of English.
• Structure: 10 questions focusing on grammar and vocabulary.
• B2 is an upper-intermediate level in the CEFR.
  • Signifies fluency and ability to interact spontaneously.
• Announcement: Launch of a B2 English program.

Test Instructions

• The test is a guide, not an official certification.
• Share scores in the comments section.

Test Exercises

Question 1: Memory Lane

• Sentence: "Chantal and I took a trip __ Memory Lane"
  • Options: up Memory Avenue, around Memory Street, down Memory Lane.
• Answer: Down Memory Lane.__

Question 2: Sentence Rearrangement

• Example: "Thank you my cousin finally received the card I sent but it shouldn't have taken so long."
• Explanation: Use "it shouldn't have + past participle" for unmet expectations.

Question 3: Vocabulary - "Wet Behind the Ears"

• Expression: Immature and inexperienced.
  • Options: Wet on his feet, under his nails, behind his ears.
• Answer: Behind his ears.
• Origin: Possibly from newborn farm animals.

Question 4: "Dressed Up to the Nines"

• Expression: "I'm getting dressed up to the __."
  • Options: nines, tens, elevens.
• Answer: Nines.
• Note: "Dressed up to the nines" signifies perfection in dressing.__

Question 5: Advice Giving

• Sentence: Advice regarding strong aftershave.
  • Options: You hadn't better, you had better not, you had not better.
• Answer: You had better not.
• Rule: Use "had better not + infinitive" instead of "should not."

Question 6: Future Perfect Tense

• Sentence: "We will have finished the project __ the end of the year."
  • Options: by, at.
• Answer: By.
• Usage: Future perfect plus "by" for completion time.__

Question 7: Question Tags

• Example: "Let's start" - what is the question tag?
  • Options: Do we, shall we, should we.
• Answer: Shall we.
• Note: Use "shall we" with "let’s" to offer agency.

Question 8: Spelling - "No One"

• Sentence: "No one had any idea the pandemic would be so far-reaching."
• Correction: "No one" should be two words.

Question 9: "Doom Scrolling"

• Definition: Obsessively checking bad news online.
  • Options: Dooms reading, Dooms scrolling, bad news scrolling.
• Answer: Dooms scrolling.

Question 10: Phrasal Verb - "Get Around To"

• Sentence: "I got __ booking an appointment with my hairdresser."
  • Options: about, at, around.
• Answer: Around.
• Usage: "Get around to" means finding time to do something.__

Conclusion

• Encouragement to share test scores in comments.
• Information on other courses available.
• Invitation to connect on social media and visit website for more resources.
• Reminder of interactive pronunciation tool on the website.

• Note: The course covers various elements including pronunciation, conversation analysis, and real-life English usage.
• Call to Action: Check the description box for links to courses and additional resources.