Use of English

Level B2

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Money Skills

Financial literacy is becoming increasingly important in modern life. Many young adults leave school with a good knowledge of academic subjects, but little idea of how to (0) DEAL with everyday money matters. As a result, they may find it difficult to keep (1) .......... of their spending, avoid debt, or plan for the future. Understanding basic financial concepts can make a big (2) .......... to people's lives. For example, knowing how interest works may stop someone from taking (3) .......... a loan they cannot really afford. In the same way, learning to compare prices and save regularly can help people make the (4) .......... of their income. Financial literacy also gives people more confidence. Instead of depending (5) .......... others for advice, they can make informed decisions for themselves. This can be especially useful when people are faced (6) .......... important choices, such as renting a flat, buying insurance, or opening a bank account. In the long (7) .........., financial education can improve not only personal wellbeing but also society as a whole. People who manage money wisely are less likely to get into trouble and more likely to (8) .......... for unexpected events.

What to do

In this part, you read a text with eight gaps and choose the best word from four options to fit each gap.

Nothing prepares you for this test better than reading.

Read a lot. Candidates who often read in English (for work, for fun) find this part of the test manageable, while those who never read tend to find it very hard.

If you are 100% sure that two of the 4 choices are completely identical, then neither can be the answer. There is always only one word that fits grammatically and has the right meaning.

Usually the correct option will be part of a fixed phrase or collocation, a phrasal verb, a connector or the only word that fits grammatically in the gap.

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text quickly to understand its general meaning before you attempt the task.
  2. Check the words before and after the gap.
  3. Choose the best option.
  4. When you have finished, read the text again with the words inserted to check that it makes sense.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Exercise Details

Author

Sofía Ramallo

@sofia-ramallo

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the importance of financial literacy"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

May 4, 2026

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