Race to a Million: B2 Phrasal Verbs (Mixed) Edition
A Reading Part 1 Multiple Choice Cloze Game for Cambridge B2 First & First for Schools
The Phrasal Verbs Mixed Edition of Race to a Million gives learners intensive, exam‑authentic practice with one of the most challenging lexical areas at B2: selecting the correct phrasal verb based on meaning, context, and particle behaviour. This edition strengthens learners’ ability to interpret subtle shifts in meaning, recognise natural collocations, and apply accurate usage, skills essential for Reading Part 1 success.
What This Edition Targets
This mixed pack covers a wide range of high‑frequency phrasal verbs commonly tested at B2, including:
literal phrasal verbs (pick up, turn down, look for, get back, run out)
semi‑idiomatic phrasal verbs (carry on, find out, set up, take over, put off)
fully idiomatic phrasal verbs appropriate for B2 (come up with, get away with, look forward to, break down, bring up)
particle‑driven meaning contrasts (take off / take up, put up / put out, get on / get over)
common exam traps: phrasal verbs with similar meanings but different collocational behaviour
Each card presents a gapped sentence with four options, requiring learners to discriminate meaning, context, and particle choice with precision.
Why Students Love This Edition
Clear, memorable patterns: Students quickly internalise phrasal verbs through repeated, contextualised exposure.
High‑frequency relevance: These verbs appear constantly in B2 coursebooks, listening texts, and everyday communication.
Fast, competitive gameplay: The race to one million keeps motivation high and encourages rapid, confident decision‑making.
Why Teachers Love This Edition
Exam‑authentic practice: Every item mirrors the cognitive demands of Reading Part 1.
Immediate feedback cycles: Learners see correct answers instantly, reinforcing accurate particle‑meaning connections.
Broad syllabus alignment: Phrasal verbs appear across all major B2 First and First for Schools materials.
Zero‑prep setup: Mini‑whiteboards, ladders, tokens, and the card pack are all you need.
How the Game Works
Students play in small groups of 2–7 players. Each learner receives:
Mini‑whiteboard set
Ladder from 0 to 1,000,000 (included)
Player token
The Phrasal Verbs Mixed Edition card pack and answer key
Learners read each gapped sentence, choose the best phrasal verb, and write the letter on their mini‑whiteboard. When everyone is ready, the teacher reveals the correct answer. Correct answers move the player up the ladder; incorrect answers follow the teacher’s chosen rule (stay put or move back one rung). The first player to reach one million points wins.
What Learners Gain
Particle‑meaning awareness: Students learn how particles shift meaning and nuance.
Contextual interpretation: Learners practise reading short contexts quickly and accurately.
Collocational intuition: Repeated exposure builds natural recognition of which phrasal verbs fit which contexts.
Automaticity under pressure: Rapid decision‑making reduces cognitive load during the real exam.
Greater exam confidence: Students master structures that frequently cause errors in Reading Part 1.
Included in the Pack
A full set of phrasal verb game cards (30 game cards)
Answer key
Printable ladders (free download)
Classroom rules and scoring variations (free download)
