B2 First Use of English Practice

The video tutorial by Toby from SMASH English covers Part One of the B2 First Use of English paper. It explains the format, challenges, and strategies for tackling the paper, focusing on subtle differences in meaning, grammar, collocations, and phrasal verbs. The tutorial includes a practice text with detailed analysis and tips for choosing the correct words for each blank. The video concludes with a discussion on collocations and a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the main focus of the B2 First Use of English paper?

• Speaking fluently

• Listening comprehension

• Filling in blanks with the correct word

• Writing essays

How many spaces are there in the text for the B2 First Use of English paper?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What should you consider when choosing the correct word for a blank?

• The font style

• The color of the word

• The subtle differences in meaning and grammar

• The length of the word

What is the first step in solving the practice text?

• Reading the entire text

• Choosing a random word

• Ignoring the text

• Understanding the context of the blank

Which word best fits the blank: 'That was the _____ he left me'?

• Time

• Case

• Moment

• Place

Which word best fits the blank: 'I felt such pain that _____ could have made me feel better'?

• None

• Nothing

• Something

• Anything

Which word best fits the blank: '_____ all the arguments, pain and betrayal I’d _____'?

• Despite

• Although

• Though

• Even though

Which phrasal verb best fits the blank: 'I’d _____ all the arguments, pain and betrayal'?

• Come up with

• Made up of

• Done up of

• Put up with

Which verb best fits the blank: 'When they’re over you _____ on every little detail'?

• Wonder

• Consider

• Imagine

• Focus

Which phrase best fits the blank: 'that may have _____ to their end'?

• Finished to

• Lasted to

• Led to

• Resulted to