New Headway B2 Exam Practice Answer Key

Exam Practice 1
2a 2b
B a substantial amount 1/3 about approximately research study throws away wastes produced grown costing worth Students own answers.

Exam Practice 4
1A
Paragraph A is the best introduction because it paraphrases the idea showing that its been understood and then gives a general opinion without actually answering the question at this stage. Sample answer The Olympics is a world-famous event that is often the pinnacle of an athletes career. Every four years the mediums of communication are dominated by the event, which involves many of the best athletes from all nations. Whether this makes it the most significant sporting event in the world is debatable. Possible answers Matches are often disappointing. Players earn too much. Tickets are expensive. Policing football is expensive. Fans can be violent and racist at matches. Possible answers 1 Players are paid too much. 2 Fans are often abusive to each other. 3 Violence at the games is unacceptable. 4 Football is a fantastic game. 1 grammar Millions enjoyed the World Cup in 2006. 2 missing word Many people cant afford to buy season tickets. 3 spelling It isnt necessary to change the teams kit so often. 4 grammar I think footballers are paid far too much money. 5 grammar/wrong word Theres too much violence at matches. 6 extra word People travel all over the world to see their team.

1B

Exam Practice 2
1 2a
B 1 modal auxiliary verb 2 continuous verb 3 a pronoun i A, Question 2 ii D, Question 3 iii C, Question 1 1 indefinite pronoun 2 a someone b anything 2 C 5 C 3 B 6 B c anybody d something 4 C 7 B

2b

2c

Exam Task

Exam Practice 3
1
1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 endangered animals She works with animals. She wants support for her cause. ordinary people Alana has occasionally felt frightened by a gorilla. Alana feels that gorillas and people have nothing in common. Alana was optimistic before the conflict. Alana is currently involved in a breeding programme. 2 b 5 a 3 c

Exam Practice 5
1 2
Its set in the Caribbean; it involves a wedding 1 Dominican Republic 2 a woman 3 No, she isnt. 2 A 2 A 5 F 3 B 3 D

2a 1 Alana believes that gorillas can be dangerous.

3 1 C Exam Task
1 E 4 C

2b 1 d
4 e

1 2 3 4 5

can occasionally nothing before currently 2 False 5 False 3 False

Exam Practice 6
1 2
Topics 1, 3, and 4 are referred to. b c d e are/some environmentalists a noun adjective f g h i natural a verb adverb slowly

Exam Task
1 True 4 True

New Headway B2 Exam Practice Answer Key

Gap Fill
1
Sample answer The text describes the successful career of Formula One driver Michael Schumacher. 1 2 3 4 5 6 preposition adjective article possessive adjective conjunction noun

Exam Task
Students own answers.

Exam Practice 8
1 1b 2a 2b 3
A, C Students own answers. 1, 2, 4 Students own answers. Likes: plot, action, Brad Pitt Dislikes: some unbelievable characters, unconvincing love affair Students own answers. B

Word Formation
Exam Task A
1 2 3 4 gradually scientists dramatically increasing

4a

Exam Practice 9
1a
1 b 2 c 3 d 4 a Possible answers 1 Can I see the manager, please? / Could I see the manager, please? Id like to make a complaint. 2 Please would you refund my money? Id like to change this for a bigger size in blue. / Hello, I would like to return this. 3 How much is that? Can I pay by credit card? 4 How do I look? Do I look all right in this? What do you think?

Gap Fill
Exam Task B
1 of 4 its 2 more 5 even 3 the 6 amount

Exam Practice 7
1 2
A Possible answers city urban, built-up area, hectic, busy, construction site, public transport, underground, commuting, clubs, cinemas, discos, lit at night, night life, Old Town, skyscrapers, parks, shopping centres, air pollution, cars, fumes, sirens, going out country countryside, peaceful, fields, scenery, hills, farms, farm animals, growing crops, willows, poppies, cottages, village, solitude, churchgoers, unmade roads, boredom, long distance, fresh air, birdsong, hard work seaside coastal, water sports, snorkelling, scuba-diving, windsurfing, salty air, breezes, windy, sandy beaches, sails boats, swimming trunks, bikinis, sun cream, fish and chips, seafood, waves, sunset, dunes, tourists Sample answers 1 The countryside is losing its young people, who are moving away. 2 It presents the opinions of 100 teenagers regarding where they would like to live when they leave home, offering a choice of five different locations: country, city, sea, another country, and dont know. 3 Only three teenagers say they would like to live in the countryside, but 75 say they would like to live in the city 4 unemployment, and a lack of things to do

1b

Sample answers 1 Where are the ties? 2 Id like this in a bigger size. 3 Can you afford that? 4 Do you take credit cards? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 fit in bad condition product faulty wasted refund journey trying on

2a

2b Students own answers. 2c shopping centre, sales, shops, customers, assistants, cheap,
afford, boutique, prices, card, cash, cashpoint, queuing, counter, carrier bags, reduced, bargain, receipt, exchange

3 B Exam Task
1 B 4 A 2 E 5 G 3 C

New Headway B2 Exam Practice Answer Key

Exam Practice 10
1a
Sample answer Results of recent investigations show that major lifestyle changes are resulting in obesity now being the main paediatric illness in America. research, obesity, risen, increase, body weight, inactivity, decrease, physical education, breakfast, servings, fruit, vegetables, soft sugary drinks, inconsistent meal patterns, common, chronic, paediatric illness

2b 1 excited about
2 Dont open 3 the last time was in 4 took

...LOOKING forward to... ...NOT to open... ...havent BEEN... ...was taken BY...

1b

1 When my parents go out, I usually take care of my sister. 2 I regret buying that terrible CD. 1 2 3 4 Ben is not as good as James at speaking French. Can we put the meeting off until tomorrow? Anna asked Jane if she had finished her homework. I wont go home until the film has finished.

Exam Task Transformations

2 b 3a Question 2 paragraph 2
Question 3 paragraph 3 Question 4 paragraph 4 Question 5 paragraph 5

Exam Practice 13
1a 1b
B Possible answers self-employed, deadline, freedom, flexible, control, bored, routine, colleagues, lonely, contracts, job satisfaction, insurance, accounts 1 b 4 a 2 f 5 c 3 e

3b B Are diets improving? Are people becoming more aware?

The text says: ...missing breakfast and inconsistent meal patterns...consuming less than five servings of fruit and vegetables, drinking soft sugary drinks... and ...people are not prioritising their health... The answer isnt B. C Has obesity become more serious than any other illness? The text says: ...obesity is now the most common chronic paediatric illness. The answer is C. D Has there been a fall in the number of obese children? The text says: ...obesity among children and adolescents in America has risen dramatically. The answer isnt D.

Exam Task
1 B (...I travelled around the country. may suggest that the answer is A) 2 C (...Ive never had a slow period. may suggest that the answer is D) 3 A (knowing people in the newspaper world is always useful. may suggest C) 4 B (...theres never a dull moment. may suggest C) 5 D (knowing that nearly every decision made was yours... may suggest A)

Exam Task
1 C 4 B 2 D 5 A 3 D

Exam Practice 11
1 Students own answers. 2 B 3 Students own answers. Exam Task
Students own answers.

Exam Practice 14
1a 1b
Students own answers. Possible answers lost my wallet it poured with rain felt unwell had no money couldnt get home got wet caught a cold felt miserable went home early

Exam Practice 12
1
You mustnt change it in any way. You must make sure your sentence says exactly the same as the original sentence. 2 the window John 3 abroad / 1995 4 His picture / members of the paparazzi

2a Students own answers. 2b Students own answers. 3a Paragraph A will use flashback (this will mean that the past
perfect is used to tell the story at least until past time is established) Paragraph B will tell the story from beginning to end.

2a 1 Im / my party next week

3b

Ending C matches with beginning A. Ending D matches with beginning B. Students own answers.

Exam Task

New Headway B2 Exam Practice Answer Key

Exam Practice 15
1a 1b 2
a 2 1 B b 4 2 A c 3 3 C d 1 4 D

The correct option is B. This is because it refers back to an attachment with a virus in the preceding sentence and describes the potential damage that could be done. The sentence that follows the gap continues this theme. A refers to people but theres no reference to people directly before or directly after the gap. C refers to a specific virus but the previous sentence mentions an attachment with a virus, not a specific virus alone. 1 B 4 A 2 F 5 D 3 E

Exam Task

Exam Practice 16
1
Possible answers travel brochure Its a glossy magazine that tells you about different holiday options, including how to travel, where to stay, and how much it costs. currency Its another name for money, and is usually used when talking about money from other countries. check-in desk Its a place where you go first when you arrive at an airport; to get your boarding pass etc. self-catering Its a holiday which provides you with accommodation and the equipment that is necessary to cook your own meals. timetable Its a document that tells you the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, boats or planes. package holiday Its a holiday where everything is organised for you in advance, including travel, accommodation, meals and activities.

2a Students own answers. 2b Students own answers. 3 Students own answers.

New Headway B2 Exam Practice Answer Key