Gateway B2 Final

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At school, you have been talking about natural disasters. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Look at the notes and write your essay. What can be done to help people affected by natural disasters? Write about: 1 governments 2 charities 3 ……………………….……………… (your own idea) You should: • introduce the topic and state your opinion. • give your first and most important opinion, with reasons. • give two further opinions, with reasons. • summarise your argument in a conclusion.

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Complete the text with these words. There are three extra options. as • been • best • like • most • was which • who James Martin has (1) involved in film-making since his early teens. He was initially interested in photography and he was encouraged by his father, (2) gave him an expensive camera for his eleventh birthday. James mastered the skill of taking both artistically and technically pleasing photographs and went on to win several local competitions. Although he had never shown any interest in film-making, he (3) asked to help a friend who was making a short film as a college assignment. He knew about James’ expertise with a camera. James showed real talent and discovered that he loved taking moving pictures. He later decided to follow the same course (4) his friend. Now, ten years and five Oscar® nominations later, James has proved to be one of the (5) talented film-makers of his generation.

Explanation
James Martin has been involved in film-making since his early teens. He was initially interested in photography and he was encouraged by his father, who gave him an expensive camera for his eleventh birthday. James mastered the skill of taking both artistically and technically pleasing photographs and went on to win several local competitions. Although he had never shown any interest in film-making, he was asked to help a friend who was making a short film as a college assignment. He knew about James' expertise with a camera. James showed real talent and discovered that he loved taking moving pictures. He later decided to follow the same course as his friend. Now, ten years and five Oscar nominations later, James has proved to be one of the most talented film-makers of his generation.

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A: Hello, Minister. Would you mind answering a few questions for our viewers? B: No problem. A: I understand that you have been involved in meetings today to resolve the dispute with the transport workers. I wonder if ____________ tell us what has been happening.

A.

You wouldn’t
B.

Could you
C.

You could

Correct Answer
C. You could

Explanation
The correct answer is "you could". In this context, the speaker is asking if the Minister could provide information about the meetings and the progress made in resolving the dispute with the transport workers. The phrase "you could" implies a request for the Minister to share their knowledge and insights on the matter.

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B: Well, as you know, this has been a long-running dispute, but we are optimistic that it will be resolved soon. The workers (2) ______________ out this morning, but at the last minute they agreed to hold talks.

A.

Are going to walk
B.

Were going to walk
C.

Walked

Correct Answer
B. Were going to walk

Explanation
The correct answer is "were going to walk". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the workers had planned to walk out this morning but changed their decision at the last minute to hold talks instead.

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5.

A: And can I ask if any progress (3) __________ made.

A.

Is
B.

Has been
C.

Would be

Correct Answer
B. Has been

Explanation
The question is asking about progress that has been made. The correct answer is "has been" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions or events that started in the past and continue up to the present moment.

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6.

B: Yes, I believe so. The workers have accepted the pay cut in return for improved working conditions. I’d say that’s good news, (4) _______________?

A.

Don’t you
B.

Wouldn’t you
C.

Aren’t you

Correct Answer
B. Wouldn’t you

Explanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't you". This is because the speaker is expressing surprise or expectation that the listener would also view the workers accepting the pay cut as good news. The use of "wouldn't" in this context suggests a rhetorical question, implying that the listener should also see it as good news.

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A: Nevertheless, your critics say this dispute could have ended sooner if you had been willing to negotiate. B: Well, it isn’t really my job to intervene in contract talks, (5) ____________? But I’m happy to have helped today.

A.

It is
B.

Isn’t it
C.

Is it

Correct Answer
C. Is it

Explanation
The blank space is filled with "isn't it?" which is a tag question. The speaker is expressing their opinion that it is not their job to intervene in contract talks. The tag question "isn't it?" is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. In this context, the speaker is asking for agreement or confirmation that it is not their job to intervene. Therefore, the correct answer is "is it?" as it provides the appropriate response to the speaker's question.

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Complete the text with these words and phrases. There are four extra options. apply • discounts • fill in • receipts • resitting revising • stubborn • tactful • work on I’m (1) for my exams at the moment, but as soon as they’re finished I’m going to (2) for a job. I want to take a gap year, but I’ll need some money for that. I’ve seen an interesting vacancy with a travel company, but I have to (3) the application form and return it by next Monday, so there isn’t much time. If I get the job, I won’t be earning very much, but it will be good experience and they offer staff (4) on flights and train tickets. The advert says that qualifications are less important than personality. They want someone who is outgoing, assertive but also (5) when it comes to dealing with the public. I’ve worked in a busy shop for the past couple of years, so I think I can do that. I hope so anyway.

Correct Answer
revising
apply
fill in
discounts
tactful

Explanation
The person is currently focusing on revising for their exams, but once they are finished, they plan to apply for a job. They have found a job opportunity with a travel company and need to fill in the application form quickly. Although the job doesn't pay much, it offers staff discounts on flights and train tickets. The company values personality over qualifications and is looking for someone who is outgoing, assertive, and tactful when dealing with the public. The person believes they possess these qualities due to their experience working in a busy shop.

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9.

Complete the text with the correct form of the words given. Who says young people are less (1) (create) these days than they used to be? 17-year-old Aseem has proved that we (2) (estimate) young people far too often. He has been making the (3) (lines) because he has just won a major award as Young Engineer of the Year with a(n) (4)(believe) invention. He has designed a pair of jeans that you can play the drums on. Apparently, Aseem was inspired to design the jeans because he plays in a band and he was fed up with having to transport a heavy drum kit around all the time. His special jeans contain sensors that the wearer taps in different places. When tapped in one place, you hear one drum beat and when tapped in another, you hear cymbals clashing. It’s amazing! The only (5) (back) at the moment is that you have to plug in your jeans to an energy source, but Aseem is already working on a (6) (wire) version. He will be demonstrating his ‘drum jeans’ at a(n) (7) (nation) trade show along with other inventors from all over the world. Aseem thinks it’s unlikely that the jeans will ever go into mass (8) (produce) because there probably isn’t the demand for them. However, he is hoping that his (9) (perform) might help him to secure funding for his next invention. Or, failing that, that it might lead to future (10) (employ) – either as an inventor or a drummer!

Correct Answer
creative
underestimate
headlines
unbelievable
drawback
wireless
international
production
performance
employment

Explanation
Aseem, a 17-year-old, has won the Young Engineer of the Year award for his incredible invention. He designed a pair of jeans that can be used to play the drums. Inspired by the inconvenience of carrying a heavy drum kit, Aseem created jeans with sensors that produce different drum beats and cymbal sounds when tapped. Currently, the jeans need to be plugged into an energy source, but Aseem is working on a wireless version. He will be showcasing his invention at an international trade show. Although Aseem doubts the jeans will be mass-produced due to limited demand, he hopes his performance will secure funding for his next invention or lead to future employment opportunities as an inventor or drummer.

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