B2 First Contextualisation True or False Quiz

TRUE or FALSE?

Someone who has reached level B2 is able to read unabridged books in English and follow a range of films and TV shows without captions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE?

At B2 level, learners should be able to understand a range of complex academic or technical texts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

At B2 level, learners should be able to understand most standard input on general topics, and some more complex material if it is within their area of interest of expertise.

C1 level is required in order to understand complex or technical material outside one's area of interest/expertise.

TRUE or FALSE?

At B2 level, learners can provide detailed lines of argument, connecting ideas in a logical way.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE?

At B2 level, learners are able to use complex grammatical structures when they write or speak.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

A learner at B2 level should demonstrate good control of a wide range of simple grammatical forms and be able and willing to attempt more complex grammar, even if they still make mistakes with it.

TRUE or FALSE?

At B2 level, learners do not make any mistakes with simple grammatical forms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Having good control of grammar does not mean producing flawless output. Mistakes are acceptable if they are non-systematic, unfrequent, and do not impair communication.

TRUE or FALSE?

All the audio tracks in the B2 First listening test will be delivered in RP British accent.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

A range of British and international accents may be heard in the listening test, including American and Australian.

TRUE or FALSE?

The score from the Use of English tasks goes to the Reading test result.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Even though Reading and Use of English are tested as one paper, the results are reported separately.

TRUE or FALSE?

Students who pass the B2 First exam with an A are ready to tackle the C1 Advanced exam.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Passing with an "A" means that the candidate's performance was at C1 level, so they should be able to pass the C1 Advanced exam with a "C".

Receiving some training/practice is still advised before tackling the C1 Exam.