English with Lucy - B2 Level English Test and Lesson

Introduction

• Purpose: Determine if students have a B2 level of English.
• Components: 10 high B2 level grammar and vocabulary questions.
• The goal: Identify if you currently have a B2 level, are close, or have more work to do.

Why Aim for B2 Level?

• B2 Definition: Regarded as an upper intermediate level by CEFR.
• Significance:
  • Start becoming fluent.
  • More confident in speaking English.
  • Ability to spontaneously interact and follow complex conversations.
• Benefit: Easier interaction with less strain and hard thinking.

Announcement

• Launching a B2 English program.
• More information available via the provided link.

Test and Answers Discussion

• Disclaimer: This test is meant as a guide, not an official certification.
• Share scores and results in the comments section.

Exercise 1

• Task: Complete the sentence with the correct expression: "down memory lane."
• Explanation: Memory Lane is an expression used to reminisce.

Exercise 2

• Task: Rearrange words into a correct sentence.
• Correct Answer: "Thank you my cousin finally received the card I sent, but it shouldn’t have taken so long."
• Explanation: Use "shouldn’t have" + past participle.

Exercise 3

• Task: Vocabulary - describing someone as immature and inexperienced.
• Correct Answer: "wet behind his ears."
• Expression Origin: Refers to newborn farm animals where amniotic fluid dries last behind the ears.

Exercise 4

• Task: Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence - "getting dressed up to the nines."
• Explanation: "To the nines" is used to denote dressing up perfectly.

Exercise 5

• Task: Give advice on wearing aftershave.
• Correct Answer: "You had better not wear that aftershave."
• Explanation: Use "had better not" + infinitive for advice.

Exercise 6

• Task: Best way to express a future completed task by year-end.
• Correct Answer: "will have finished the project by the end of the year."
• Explanation: Use future perfect + by + future time.

Exercise 7

• Task: Question tag for suggestions starting with "let's."
• Correct Answer: "shall we."
• Explanation: Tags like "can’t" follow respective auxiliaries; "shall we" pairs with "let’s."

Exercise 8

• Task: Identify the mistake in the sentence: "No one had any idea the pandemic would be so far-reaching."
• Correct Answer: "no one" should not be written as one word.
• Explanation: Some compound words like "someone, everyone" differ from "no one."

Exercise 9

• Task: Term for checking for bad news stories.
• Correct Answer: "doom scrolling."
• Explanation: A modern expression reflecting this behavior.

Exercise 10

• Task: Choose the correct preposition to use after "I got to booking an appointment."
• Correct Answer: "around."
• Explanation: "To get around to doing something" means to find time to do it.

Program Details

• The B2 course focuses on:
  • Phrasal Verbs and Idioms: Practical usage in conversations.
  • Pronunciation: Eliminate bad habits, build good ones.
  • Conversation Analysis: Understand real conversations.
  • Grammar and Vocabulary: B2 level nuances.

Test Performance Evaluation

• 0-3: Consider working towards a lower level (B1).
• 4-6: On track, good grasp of material.
• 7-9: Close to achieving B2, strong performance.
• 10/10: Excellent, high level of proficiency.

Conclusion

• Connect: Social media, website for more lessons and an interactive pronunciation tool.
• Engagement: Share scores and engage in the comments.