LRN LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL

INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2)

DURATION:
LEVEL B2 LISTENING 30 MINUTES
LISTENING
WRITING
WRITING 2 HOURS
READING
READING AND USE
USE
EXAM PAPER - JUNE 2017

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Do not open this paper until you are told to do so.

• Read the instructions before answering the questions.
• You will hear Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 of the Listening TWICE.
• You will hear Section 3 of the Listening AGAIN in Writing, Section 1.
• Answer all the questions.
• Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet in pencil.
• Use a pencil HB 2.
• Do TWO Tasks in the Writing.
• Write your Tasks in the Writing Booklet in pencil.
• You must ask any questions now as you cannot speak during the Test.

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LISTENING SECTION 1 CEF B2

Listen to 9 short conversations. For questions 1-9, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
You will hear each conversation TWICE. You now have 2 minutes to read the questions.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

A toothache Summer plans

1. It seems that Angie
A. has made an appointment to see the
dentist.
B. went to the dentist's the previous
day.
C. wishes she had seen the dentist
earlier.
A dull life
2. What is TRUE according to what you
hear?
A. John will start going to the gym.
B. Susan advises John to find more free
time.
C. John is not very interested in sports.
Going to the shops
3. From what you hear, you understand
that tomorrow morning
A. Ellen will take the car to the garage.
B. Mark will be at his office.
C. Mark will drive Ellen to the shops.
The dress in the window
4. The woman will probably
A. leave the shop immediately.
B. try on the dress in the window.
C. order the dress in a medium size.
A new car
5. Claire's new car is
A. suitable for the city.
B. a brand-new model.
C. without a guarantee.
6. From what Christina says, you understand
that the hotel is
A. less expensive in June.
B. not suitable for children.
C. located far from the sea.
A job interview
7. From what you hear, you understand that
A. Jenny thinks the interview went well.
B. James is more positive about the
interview.
C. Jenny has been to a lot of job
interviews.
At the restaurant
8. What did the woman order?
A. a chicken salad and ice-cream
B. a salad and chocolate cake
C. fried chicken and a dessert.
On the Motorway
9. What is FALSE according to what you
hear?
A. Tom and Alice want to get off the
motorway.
B. Alice thinks Tom needs to change
lanes.
C. Tom is waiting for the car behind to
overtake him.

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LISTENING SECTION 2 CEF B2

Listen to 3 longer conversations. For questions 10-15, choose the best answer
(A, B or C). You will hear each conversation TWICE. You now have 1 minute to read
the questions.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

A hot day
10. According to what you hear, what is TRUE about the repairman?
A. He may be late because of the traffic.
B. He will probably arrive in ten minutes.
C. He told Tim that he hadn’t left the shop yet.

11. They can’t use the electric fan because

A. it broke the previous summer.
B. they gave it to Karen’s sister.
C. they had to return it to the shop.

Late for the cinema

12. Where are the people who are speaking?
A. at the cinema
B. at home
C. outside their mother’s office

13. What is FALSE according to what you hear?

A. Linda would like to eat popcorn.
B. Sam would prefer not to eat anything.
C. They will both go to the foyer to buy something.

Tickets to a concert
14. From what you hear, you understand that Adam
A. prefers to go to concerts on his own.
B. is trying to sell Mary a concert ticket.
C. did not have to pay for the concert tickets.

15. At the end of the conversation, Mary

A. cannot make up her mind.
B. refuses to change her plans.
C. agrees to go to the concert.

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LISTENING SECTION 3 CEF B2

Listen to Anna’s message to her friend, Monica. For questions 16-20, choose the best
answer (A, B or C). You will hear the message TWICE. You now have 1 minute to look
at the questions.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

16. Anna says that her flat is not good for the party because
A. her neighbours are very noisy.
B. it is too small for so many students.
C. it is too far away from the school.

17. Anna tells Monica that they

A. can plan some outdoor activities for the party.
B. will not clean up after the party.
C. need to have the party indoors.

18. Anna's mum has offered to

A. cook all the food for the party.
B. prepare the cakes and sweets.
C. buy pizzas for everyone.

19. What is TRUE according to what you hear?

A. Monica will buy the plastic plates and cups.
B. Some of Anna's classmates will bring refreshments.
C. Anna asks Monica to order hamburgers for the party.

20. For the music at the party, Anna thinks they should
A. have live music.
B. hire a professional.
C. get a classmate to be the DJ.

Now turn to Writing, Section 1, Task 1. Open your Writing Booklet and listen to the
instructions. You have 1 minute to open your Writing Booklet.

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WRITING SECTION 1 CEF B2

Task 1

Listen to Anna’s message to her friend, Monica, again. USE the space provided in the
Writing Booklet to take notes. You can use the information from the recording and the
notes you have taken to write an email to a friend of yours telling him/her about the end-
of-the-school year party you are organising for your classmates.

Write your email in the Writing Booklet, Task 1.

Your notes will not be marked.

Take notes for the following information or for

anything else you wish.

why your flat is not the best place for the

party
why a garden party is better
who will make the food
what kind of food there will be at the party
who will bring the plates and cups
who is responsible for the drinks
who will provide the music

You must do Task 1.

Write your email in the space provided in the Writing Booklet. You can use the notes
you have taken. You may add any other relevant information you wish. Write your email
in 100-120 words.

‘You are organising an end-of-the-school year party for your classmates.

Write an email to your friend explaining why having the party at your flat is
not a good idea. Suggest that the party should be organised in his/her garden
and give ideas about the food, drinks and music for the party.'

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WRITING SECTION 2 CEF B2

Choose ONE of the following Writing Tasks. USE the points given below each Task.
You may add your own points if you wish.
Write your Task in the space provided in the Writing Booklet in 120-170 words.

Task 2

Write a letter to a friend of yours telling him/her about a new television

programme that you like.
In your letter, you must mention
• what kind of television programme it is
• when it is shown
• who you watch it with
• why you like it

OR

Task 3

Write a story that begins ‘When I looked at my phone, I saw a message from
my friend.’

Continue the story.

OR

Task 4

Write an essay about what is good and what is bad about being a teenager.
Support your ideas and give examples.

In your essay, you should talk about

what is good about being a teenager what is bad about being a teenager
• not many responsibilities • pressure to do well at school
• a lot of fun with friends • limited amount of freedom
• dreams about the future • not always taken seriously

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READING AND USE SECTION 1 CEF B2

Read the text below about The Origins of Pizza and then answer the questions that follow.
For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

The Origins of Pizza

Nobody really knows where pizza comes from. In fact, there are a lot of different stories
about the origin of pizza, but the most common belief is that it was invented in Italy.
Although a food historian located the first use of the word ‘pizza’ in the Italian town of
Gaeta, the people of Naples have always claimed pizza to be their own dish. They say
that the first modern pizza was created by a baker in Naples in 1889. The baker used
mozzarella cheese, basil and tomatoes, all of which represented the national colours of
the Italian flag. The baker made this pizza to honour King Umberto and Queen
Margherita who were visiting Naples. The story goes that the Queen enjoyed this
special pie a lot, and so the baker named his first pizza Margherita.

Looking at the stories behind the basic ingredients used in modern pizza, we can learn
more things about the history of pizza. Flat bread is one of the ingredients. Ancient
Greeks baked large, round and flat bread on which they put various items such as olives
and spices. The idea of flat bread found its way to Italy. In the early 18 th century, plain
flat breads, called pizzas in Italy, were sold mostly in the streets. Those pizzas were
delicious. However, as they had nothing on top, they were cheap to buy and they soon
became a popular dish for the poor.

The second ingredient is cheese, which has been around for thousands of years.
Travellers from Asia are believed to have brought the art of cheese making to Europe.
In fact, cheese was made in many parts of the Roman Empire. Tomatoes, the third
ingredient, came to Europe in the 1500s. In the beginning, the people of Europe
thought they were poisonous. It was not until the 17 th century that the poor people of
Naples added tomatoes to their food and gave the world the first basic tomato sauce.

In the beginning of the 20th century, Italian immigrants brought pizza to America. One
of those Italian immigrants opened the first pizzeria in New York, in 1905. _________,
pizza has become one of the world’s favourite foods. The basic design remains the
same, but what goes on the top varies depending on someone’s taste.

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READING AND USE SECTION 1 CEF B2

1. What is TRUE according to the 1st paragraph?

A. Pizza originated in the town of Gaeta.
B. The exact origins of pizza are not clear.
C. The word ‘pizza’ was invented by a food historian.
2. The ingredients the baker from Naples used to make a pizza
A. were recommended by Queen Margherita.
B. had the three colours of the Italian flag.
C. were taken from an old Italian recipe.
3. According to the 2nd paragraph, ancient Greeks
A. knew how to make modern-style pizza.
B. used one of the basic ingredients of pizza.
C. put cheese on top of baked bread.
4. In the early 18th century, the pizzas made in Italy
A. were not considered very tasty.
B. were flat breads covered with cheese.
C. did not cost very much to buy.
5. According to the 3rd paragraph, the art of cheese making
A. has only become popular in recent times.
B. was not known during the Roman Empire.
C. was introduced to Europe from Asia.
6. When tomatoes were first introduced to Europe, they
A. immediately became a basic food for poor people.
B. were thought to be dangerous by Europeans.
C. were mainly used to make tomato sauce.
7. What is FALSE according to the 4th paragraph?
A. Pizza toppings have not changed since 1905.
B. Pizzas nowadays can be topped with a variety of items.
C. Pizza is now an international food of great popularity.
8. Which of the following phrases can best fill the blank in the 4 th paragraph?
A. Since then
B. In contrast
C. Although

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READING AND USE SECTION 2 CEF B2

Read the following two passages about Plants.

For questions, 9-15, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
Mark your answers on the separate Answer sheet.

Plants

Indoor Plants

Everybody knows that interior plants and
flowers can make any place look attractive.
However, besides the beauty we see in
indoor plants, they have a variety of
benefits. For one thing, being close to plants
makes us feel more comfortable and
cheerful whether we are at home or at work.
Interior greenery also makes our
surroundings more stimulating and exciting.
As a result, the more greenery there is in a
working environment, the more productive
and happier people become. The presence
of plants within hospital rooms has a positive
influence as well. According to medical
research, patients in hospital rooms with
plants and flowers have a significantly
shorter hospitalisation, need fewer
painkillers, experience less stress and feel
more optimistic.
In addition, because indoor plants exchange
gases and water with their surroundings,
they can improve the air quality of a building
by lowering the levels of carbon dioxide and
airborne dust. Noise reduction is another
known benefit of indoor plants. There is
usually a lot of noise either from inside a
building such as people shouting or from
busy roads. The parts of a plant like stems
and leaves are particularly effective in
decreasing sound and so indoor plants
create a welcoming environment to live or
work in.
9. According to the 1st paragraph, indoor
plants can
A. have a positive influence on our
mood.
B. make people look more attractive.
C. help working people avoid doing
difficult work.
10. The presence of plants in hospital
rooms can
A. cause people to feel anxious.
B. increase the time patients spend in
hospital.
C. make patients feel more positive.
11. What is FALSE according to the 2nd
paragraph?
A. Indoor plants can improve the air in
a building.
B. Plants add dust to the buildings they
are in.
C. The parts of a plant can help reduce
noise.
12. Which of the following can best replace
the word ‘welcoming’ in the 2nd
paragraph?
A. tidy
B. intense
C. friendly

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READING AND USE SECTION 2 CEF B2

Outdoor Plants

Whether it is large or small, a garden can
both make our home beautiful and help the
environment as well. Anything we plant in
our garden can reduce the amount of carbon
dioxide in the air and give off oxygen. If we
plant vegetables, we don’t have to shop at
the supermarket as much and so we can
lower our grocery bill. It takes only about a
tenth of an acre to produce most of the
vegetables we need for a whole year. Even
if we don’t have any space to create a
garden, we can grow some vegetables on
our balcony and still be able to enjoy food
free from chemicals. Plants, trees and
flowers also help remove harmful bacteria
from water in the ground and make it
cleaner. In addition, plants are an important
food source for a lot of animals and insects.
It goes without saying that gardening is one
of the most popular hobbies all over the
world. Besides being an enjoyable and
creative activity, gardening is an effective
workout as we can burn about three
hundred calories in an hour and build up our
muscles, too. It has also been shown that
gardening is a great way for someone to
deal with problems and stress. It is a
rewarding experience for children as well
since they learn to appreciate and respect
nature.
13. Which of the following is NOT
mentioned as a benefit of a garden?
A. keeping the environment cleaner
B. encouraging people to buy fresh
vegetables
C. spending less money on vegetables
14. What is FALSE according to the
1st paragraph?
A. Plants are likely to make the water
in the ground cleaner.
B. Vegetables grown on a balcony
require a lot of chemicals.
C. Many kinds of insects and animals
depend on plants.
15. According to the 2nd paragraph, we
understand that gardening
A. is not a creative activity.
B. is an uncommon pastime.
C. helps in keeping someone fit.

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READING AND USE SECTION 3 CEF B2

For questions 16-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

16. He was about ……… the office when the storm began.
A. leaving
B. to have left
C. to leave

17. How long is it ……… he started performing in front of an audience?

A. when
B. after
C. since

18. She wishes she ……… a car last year.

A. had bought
B. bought
C. would have bought

19. He informed his coach that he ……… play in the following week’s game.
A. won’t
B. wouldn’t
C. may not

20. Despite the long queue, they were ……… to find tickets for the match.
A. too lucky
B. such as lucky
C. lucky enough

21. ……… the information she gave him was confidential.

A. Many from
B. Neither
C. Much of

22. She stopped ……… her free time doing useless things.
A. wasting
B. to waste
C. for having wasted

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READING AND USE SECTION 3 CEF B2

23. Did she actually see them ……… from each other?
A. to copy
B. copying
C. on copying

24. He looks happy. He ……… have been offered the job.

A. should
B. must
C. can

25. Do you know what ……… at 3 o’clock in the morning?

A. she was doing
B. did she do
C. she had done

26. When they lived in the countryside, they ……… for walks in the afternoons.
A. used to go
B. were going
C. would have gone

27. ……… no point in doing something that doesn’t please you.

A. It is
B. There is
C. This is

28. First, she ……… all the household chores and then she went to the supermarket.
A. had done
B. did
C. was doing

29. While she was ……… holiday, she made some new friends.
A. in
B. at
C. on

30. He has so ……… money that he can’t lend her any.

A. little
B. few
C. less

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READING AND USE SECTION 4 CEF B2

For questions 31-40, choose the best answer (A, B or C) to fill in the gaps.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

Beach Volleyball

Summertime sports are a great way to enjoy ourselves and keep (31) ……... during the
summer months. Beach volleyball is certainly one of the most popular summer
(32) ……… as it can be a lot of fun no matter what age group the players (33) ………. .
Apart from being an enjoyable activity, beach volleyball has a lot of other benefits. First
of all, it is all about teamwork and (34) ……… coordination within the team, (35) ……...
encourages unity among the team members. Another benefit of beach volleyball is that
it gives us the opportunity to make new friends at the best (36) ……… for a holiday, the
beach. The sand, the sun and the sound of water make (37) ……… volleyball match
enjoyable. Yet it is a demanding workout as it uses every part of the body. The physical
activities involved in playing volleyball strengthen the muscles of (38) ……… the upper
and lower body, as well as the arms and the shoulders. Playing volleyball does
(39) ……… help us to lose weight but it can also allow us to develop hand-eye
coordination and (40) ……. our balance. Finally, like all other sports, playing volleyball
can make us feel proud of our accomplishments and boost our self-confidence.

31. A. fit B. to exercise C. built

32. A. sport B. sports C. of all sports

33. A. are B. are having C. has been

34. A. well B. good C. a more better

35. A. it B. whose C. which

36. A. place B. position C. situation

37. A. most B. some C. every

38. A. either B. both C. several

39. A. not only B. as well C. as a result

40. A. improving B. improve C. improved

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 LRN LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL
INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2)

LEVEL B2
SPEAKING
Duration: 14 to 16 minutes

EXAMINER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Speaking Exam Paper June 2017

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SPEAKING SECTION 1 CEF B2

Warm up Stage

Duration: 3 minutes

Examiner: Good morning / Good afternoon. My name is …………………

To Candidate A: What’s your name?

Where are you from?

To Candidate B: What’s your name?

Where are you from?

Examiner: In this part of the Test, I would like to ask you some questions about
yourselves.
The Examiner asks each Candidate one or more questions about the following topics.

• hobbies
• free time activities
• school
• hometown or neighbourhood
• future plans

No questions about their families are allowed.

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SPEAKING SECTION 1 CEF B2

Prepared Topics – Individual Talks and Interaction

Duration: 6 to 7 minutes

Examiner: In this part of the Test, each of you is going to talk for 1 minute about the topic
you have already prepared for. After you have finished your talk, I will ask you
some questions about what you have presented and then your partner can express
his/her point of view on the same topic.

The Examiner shows each Candidate the list of topics and asks them which one
they have prepared to talk about.

List of prepared topics:

1. What was the most interesting school project that you did?
2. Whose celebrity’s life would you like to hear about? Why?
3. What worries teenagers the most? Why?
4. Which invention do you think has helped people the most? Why?
5. Should students be allowed to bring their mobile phones to school? Why?
Why not?

Examiner to Candidate A: Which topic are you going to talk about?

Candidate A can speak for 1 minute

The Examiner asks Candidate A a question on what he/she has said.

Examiner to Candidate B: What do you think of this? or Do you agree or disagree with your
partner?
The Examiner asks both Candidates a question and prompts them to engage in a conversation.
Interaction: 2 – 2.5 minutes

Examiner to Candidate B: Which topic are you going to talk about?

Candidate B can speak for 1 minute

The Examiner asks Candidate B a question on what he/she has said.

Examiner to Candidate A: What do you think of this? or Do you agree or disagree with your
partner?
The Examiner asks both Candidates a question and prompts them to engage in a conversation.
Interaction: 2 – 2.5 minutes

Examiner: Thank you.

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SPEAKING SECTION 3 CEF B2

Respond to a question and Interaction

Duration: 5 to 6 minutes

Examiner: In this part of the Test, I will ask each of you to respond to a question. You may
use the ideas given below the question and/or use your own ideas to answer the
question. Your partner will be asked to comment on what you have said and
express his/her point of view as well.

The Examiner must choose a question related to what each Candidate talked about in
Section 2 of the Test.

The Examiner tells each Candidate to look at the chosen question and the points below it.
When the Candidate has finished talking about the question, the Examiner asks the other
Candidate to comment and express his/her point of view.

1. There should be more group projects at school.

• develop stronger communication skills
• learn to respect the opinions of others
• share responsibilities
2. Being a celebrity is sometimes hard.
• have too much pressure to remain successful
• can’t enjoy life like normal people do
• difficult to make real friends
3. Nowadays teenagers have a different lifestyle from those in the past.
• depend on technology a lot
• enjoy more freedom
• have unhealthy eating habits
4. Technology has had negative effects on the environment.
• increase in travelling has caused more air pollution
• factories pollute the water
• the habitat of a lot of wildlife has been destroyed
5. School rules are necessary.
• keep students safe and concentrated
• teach students discipline and respect for others
• prepare students for their future life

Examiner: Thank you. This is the end of the Test.

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 LRN JUNE 2017
LEVEL B2 KEY

LISTENING
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

1. C 10. A 16. B
2. C 11. B 17. A
3. C 12. A 18. B
4. B 13. C 19. B
5. A 14. C 20. C
6. A 15. C
7. B
8. B
9. A

READING AND USE

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4

1. B 9. A 16. C 31. A
2. B 10. C 17. C 32. B
3. B 11. B 18. A 33. A
4. C 12. C 19. B 34. B
5. C 13. B 20. C 35. C
6. B 14. B 21. C 36. A
7. A 15. C 22. A 37. C
8. A 23. B 38. B
24. B 39. A
25. A 40. B
26. A
27. B
28. B
29. C
30. A