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Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

This qualification is for learners who have achieved an upper-intermediate level of English and want to prove they can use it in real-life situations. It is widely accepted for entry to foundation or pathway courses in English-speaking countries and for work in an English-speaking environment.

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Q1. Many people are trying to reduce their carbon ___ by cycling to work and eating less meat.
  • A.  footprint
  • B.  shadow
  • C.  mark
  • D.  trace
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✓ Answer: A. footprint
'Carbon footprint' is the standard fixed collocation for the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by someone's activities.
Q2. My doctor advised me to ______ down on sugary drinks if I want to improve my overall health.
  • A.  bring
  • B.  cut
  • C.  take
  • D.  let
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✓ Answer: B. cut
'To cut down on' is a phrasal verb meaning to reduce the amount or quantity of something you consume.
Q3. Many tourists decide to ______ the beaten track to discover more authentic, less crowded places.
  • A.  go out of
  • B.  leave away
  • C.  get off
  • D.  move from
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✓ Answer: C. get off
The idiom 'get off the beaten track' means to go to a place where people do not normally go, avoiding common tourist spots.
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