Test b2 unit 5

Danielle’s not planning to continue her education beyond this level – ... , she doesn’t intend to go to university. 

• in other words

• for instance

• owing to

There were several complaints about the manager’s attitude towards his staff. Things ... his unfair treatment of team members came up.

• such as

• owing to

• e.g.

The event has had to be postponed ... to the illness of two of the band members. 

• owing to

• i.e.

• to put it another way

I can’t say it was the most enjoyable party I’ve ever been to. ... , I probably would have had more fun if I’d stayed at home!

• to put it another way

• owing to

• due to

One of my most __________ childhood memories is of getting a shiny new bike for my sixth birthday.

‘What is your __________ of the events of the night of 10 June?’ the judge asked the witness.

The security team requested __________ details of the prime minister’s overseas visit to Canada. 

... means having no interest and is more commonly used to describe person's emotional state.

Find the correct ending of the sentence: I completely zoned out during the talk ___

• as the topic was so dull.

• to the standard you require.

• so I think it may well be time for a new challenge.

• because the speaker was so interesting.

Find the correct ending of the sentence: I found my mind wandering back ___

• to my schooldays and my childhood friends.

• because my ex-partner was there.

• because the speaker was so interesting.

• so I think it may well be time for a new challenge.