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B2 Pronunciation Test · Upper Intermediate
Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test
Practise upper intermediate English pronunciation with the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test. Read ten longer sentences about car-free days in the city and get an instant score.
Level B210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test
In the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test you read ten upper intermediate sentences about car-free days in the city. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.
Words You Will Practise
In this Car-Free Days in the City pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as once, year, city, closes, centre, cars, whole, day, empty, streets, fill, cyclists. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Car-Free Days in the City Pronunciation Test
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
How to Do Well in the Car-Free Days in the City Pronunciation Test
- Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
- Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
- Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
When you finish, try another B2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
S and Z sounds
Once a year, our city closes the centre to cars for a whole day.
02
Plural endings
The empty streets fill with cyclists, skaters and families walking together.
03
K and G sounds
Cafes put tables outside, and musicians perform on every corner.
04
K and G sounds
The air feels noticeably cleaner, and the city is surprisingly quiet.
05
Plural endings
Children can play safely in streets that are usually full of traffic.
06
S and Z sounds
Some shop owners worry that fewer customers will visit without cars.
07
Plural endings
Public transport is free on car-free days to encourage people to leave cars at home.
08
Long A sound
The event shows how much space cars take up in our cities.
09
R sound
Many residents would like car-free days to happen more often.
10
Plural endings
It reminds us that streets can be places for people, not just traffic.
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FAQ
Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test?
The Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test. You read longer sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Car-Free Days in the City English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another B2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
