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Abbina il titolo al breve testo. Testo: "A causa di uno sciopero del personale, tutti i treni regionali della linea Roma-Firenze potrebbero subire ritardi o cancellazioni nella giornata di venerdì." (Match the title. Text: "Due to a staff strike, all regional trains on the Rome-Florence line may experience delays or cancellations on Friday.") Quale titolo è più adatto? (Which title is most suitable?)

Sciopero: possibili disagi sui treni regionali (Strike: possible disruption to regional trains)

Nuova linea ferroviaria Roma-Firenze (New Rome-Florence rail line)

Sconti sui biglietti del treno (Discounts on train tickets)

Inaugurazione della stazione di Firenze (Inauguration of Florence station)

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AIL DILI B2 is the upper-intermediate (CEFR B2) Italian diploma from the Accademia Italiana di Lingua in Florence, testing reading, listening, grammar, and production over five sections in 3 hours 50 minutes, with a 60% pass mark.

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1Leggi il testo, poi rispondi. "Negli ultimi anni il telelavoro si è diffuso anche tra le piccole imprese italiane. Sebbene molti datori di lavoro temessero un calo della produttività, i dati raccolti dimostrano il contrario: i dipendenti che lavorano da casa risultano spesso più concentrati e gestiscono meglio il proprio tempo." (Read the text, then answer. "In recent years, remote work has spread even among small Italian businesses. Although many employers feared a drop in productivity, the collected data show the opposite: employees who work from home often turn out to be more focused and manage their time better.") Secondo il testo, che cosa temevano i datori di lavoro? (According to the text, what did the employers fear?)

A.Un calo della produttività (a drop in productivity)

B.Un aumento dei costi aziendali (a rise in company costs)

C.La perdita di clienti importanti (the loss of important clients)

D.Una maggiore concentrazione dei dipendenti (greater focus among employees)

Explanation: The text states 'molti datori di lavoro temessero un calo della produttività' (many employers feared a drop in productivity). The verb 'temessero' (imperfect subjunctive of 'temere') signals what they were afraid of, so the answer is the drop in productivity.

2Leggi il testo dell'esercizio precedente. Che cosa hanno dimostrato i dati raccolti? (Read the text from the previous exercise. What did the collected data demonstrate?)

A.Che il telelavoro riduce la concentrazione (that remote work reduces focus)

B.Che i dipendenti a casa sono spesso più concentrati (that employees at home are often more focused)

C.Che le grandi imprese preferiscono il telelavoro (that large companies prefer remote work)

D.Che la produttività è rimasta invariata (that productivity stayed unchanged)

Explanation: The passage says 'i dati raccolti dimostrano il contrario' (the data show the opposite), then explains that home workers are 'più concentrati' (more focused). 'Il contrario' refers back to the feared drop, so the data proved focus increased.

3Leggi il testo, poi rispondi. "L'arte del restauro richiede pazienza e una conoscenza approfondita dei materiali. Un buon restauratore non si limita a riparare un'opera danneggiata: cerca di rispettarne l'identità originaria, intervenendo il meno possibile e privilegiando tecniche reversibili." ("The art of restoration requires patience and a thorough knowledge of materials. A good restorer does not merely repair a damaged work: they try to respect its original identity, intervening as little as possible and favouring reversible techniques.") Qual è l'atteggiamento di un buon restauratore secondo il testo? (What is a good restorer's attitude according to the text?)

A.Sostituisce le parti danneggiate con materiali moderni (replaces damaged parts with modern materials)

B.Interviene il più possibile per rinnovare l'opera (intervenes as much as possible to renew the work)

C.Rispetta l'identità originaria intervenendo il meno possibile (respects the original identity, intervening minimally)

D.Ignora i materiali originali dell'opera (ignores the work's original materials)

Explanation: The text explicitly says the restorer 'cerca di rispettarne l'identità originaria, intervenendo il meno possibile' (tries to respect its original identity, intervening as little as possible). This is the defining attitude described.

4Abbina il titolo al breve testo. Testo: "Da lunedì prossimo la biblioteca comunale resterà aperta anche di sera, fino alle 22, per venire incontro alle esigenze di studenti e lavoratori." (Match the title to the short text. Text: "From next Monday the municipal library will also stay open in the evening, until 10 p.m., to meet the needs of students and workers.") Quale titolo è più adatto? (Which title is most suitable?)

A.Nuovi orari serali per la biblioteca (New evening hours for the library)

B.La biblioteca chiude per ristrutturazione (The library closes for renovation)

C.Aumentano i prezzi dei libri in biblioteca (Book prices rise at the library)

D.Corsi serali di lettura per anziani (Evening reading courses for the elderly)

Explanation: The text announces extended evening opening hours ('aperta anche di sera, fino alle 22'). The best title summarises this single key fact: new evening hours. Matching tasks reward the title that captures the text's main point without adding information.

5Abbina il titolo al breve testo. Testo: "Gli esperti raccomandano di ridurre il consumo di plastica monouso, sostituendola con materiali riutilizzabili che hanno un minore impatto ambientale." (Match the title to the text. Text: "Experts recommend reducing single-use plastic consumption, replacing it with reusable materials that have a lower environmental impact.") Quale titolo è più adatto? (Which title is most suitable?)

A.Il riciclo della carta in città (Paper recycling in the city)

B.Meno plastica monouso per l'ambiente (Less single-use plastic for the environment)

C.Il prezzo della plastica aumenta (The price of plastic is rising)

D.Nuovi imballaggi di lusso (New luxury packaging)

Explanation: The text's central message is reducing single-use plastic to lessen environmental impact. The matching title must reflect both elements: less single-use plastic AND the environmental benefit. Only option 1 does this accurately.

6Leggi il testo, poi rispondi. "Nonostante la pioggia avesse rovinato i festeggiamenti, gli organizzatori decisero di proseguire ugualmente con il concerto, spostando il palco all'interno del teatro comunale." ("Even though the rain had ruined the festivities, the organisers decided to go ahead with the concert anyway, moving the stage inside the municipal theatre.") Perché gli organizzatori hanno spostato il palco? (Why did the organisers move the stage?)

A.Perché il teatro era più elegante (because the theatre was more elegant)

B.Perché la pioggia rovinava i festeggiamenti all'aperto (because the rain was ruining the open-air festivities)

C.Perché il pubblico era troppo numeroso (because the audience was too large)

D.Perché il concerto era stato annullato (because the concert had been cancelled)

Explanation: The concessive clause 'Nonostante la pioggia avesse rovinato i festeggiamenti' (even though the rain had ruined the festivities) explains the cause: the rain forced them to move the stage indoors. Inference from cause-effect is a B2 reading skill.

7Leggi il testo, poi rispondi. "Il giornalista sosteneva che, se i cittadini fossero stati informati per tempo, avrebbero potuto evitare molti disagi durante l'emergenza idrica. La sua critica era rivolta soprattutto alla scarsa comunicazione delle autorità locali." ("The journalist argued that, if the citizens had been informed in time, they could have avoided many problems during the water emergency. His criticism was aimed above all at the poor communication of the local authorities.") A chi era rivolta la critica del giornalista? (At whom was the journalist's criticism aimed?)

A.Ai cittadini disinformati (at the uninformed citizens)

B.Alle autorità locali (at the local authorities)

C.Ai gestori dell'acqua privati (at the private water companies)

D.Agli altri giornalisti (at other journalists)

Explanation: The last sentence states the criticism was 'rivolta soprattutto alla scarsa comunicazione delle autorità locali' (aimed above all at the poor communication of the local authorities). The hypothetical period ('se fossero stati informati... avrebbero potuto') frames the citizens as victims, not targets.

8Leggi il testo, poi rispondi. "La cucina regionale italiana riflette la storia di ogni territorio. Piatti che oggi consideriamo tradizionali nacquero spesso dalla povertà: ingredienti semplici e di scarto venivano trasformati, con ingegno, in pietanze gustose e nutrienti." ("Italian regional cuisine reflects the history of each territory. Dishes we now consider traditional often arose out of poverty: simple, leftover ingredients were transformed, with ingenuity, into tasty and nutritious dishes.") Qual è l'idea principale del testo? (What is the main idea of the text?)

A.I piatti tradizionali sono sempre stati costosi (traditional dishes have always been expensive)

B.Molti piatti tradizionali nacquero dalla povertà e dall'ingegno (many traditional dishes arose from poverty and ingenuity)

C.La cucina italiana è uguale in tutte le regioni (Italian cuisine is the same in all regions)

D.Gli ingredienti di scarto non sono nutrienti (leftover ingredients are not nutritious)

Explanation: The passage's core claim is that traditional dishes 'nacquero spesso dalla povertà' and were made from humble ingredients transformed 'con ingegno' (with ingenuity). Option 1 captures this main idea precisely.

9Leggi il testo, poi rispondi. "Molti giovani laureati scelgono di trasferirsi all'estero non tanto per lo stipendio, quanto per le maggiori opportunità di crescita professionale che certi Paesi offrono. Il fenomeno preoccupa gli economisti, che lo definiscono 'fuga di cervelli'." ("Many young graduates choose to move abroad not so much for the salary as for the greater opportunities for professional growth that certain countries offer. The phenomenon worries economists, who call it a 'brain drain'.") Secondo il testo, qual è la ragione principale per cui i laureati emigrano? (According to the text, what is the main reason graduates emigrate?)

A.Lo stipendio più alto (the higher salary)

B.Le opportunità di crescita professionale (opportunities for professional growth)

C.Il clima più favorevole (the more favourable climate)

D.La vicinanza alla famiglia (closeness to family)

Explanation: The structure 'non tanto per lo stipendio, quanto per le maggiori opportunità di crescita' (not so much for salary as for growth opportunities) explicitly downplays salary and elevates professional growth as the main reason. Recognising 'non tanto... quanto...' is a B2 skill.

10Abbina il titolo al breve testo. Testo: "L'amministrazione invita i residenti a non parcheggiare in via Mazzini giovedì mattina, a causa dei lavori di asfaltatura previsti dalle 7 alle 13." (Match the title. Text: "The administration asks residents not to park on Via Mazzini on Thursday morning, due to asphalting work scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.") Quale titolo è più adatto? (Which title is most suitable?)

A.Divieto di sosta per lavori stradali (No-parking notice for road works)

B.Apertura di un nuovo parcheggio (Opening of a new car park)

C.Cambio del senso di marcia in centro (Change of traffic direction downtown)

D.Festa di quartiere in via Mazzini (Neighbourhood festival on Via Mazzini)

Explanation: The notice asks residents not to park because of asphalting works. The accurate title combines the temporary parking ban and its cause (road works), which is exactly option 0.

About the AIL DILI B2 Exam

The AIL DILI B2 (Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Italiana, Livello B2) is an upper-intermediate Italian language certificate issued by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), an organisation founded in Florence that has certified Italian as a foreign language since 1984. Aligned with CEFR level B2, the DILI B2 confirms that a candidate can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, and produce clear, detailed written and spoken Italian. The full examination is divided into five components — Written Comprehension, Written Production, Morphosyntactic and Lexical Competence, Listening Comprehension, and Paired Oral Production — each weighted equally at 20% of the total, with receptive skills accounting for about 40% and productive skills for about 60%. The objective sections use four-option multiple choice, title matching, true/false items, and cloze tasks, while production is assessed through a 180-220 word composition and a paired oral interview. At B2, candidates are expected to control the present and past subjunctive, the hypothetical period, a broad range of connectives, and appropriate register. Exams are held at least twice a year — historically in late March and late June — at AIL-accredited centres worldwide, with extraordinary sessions available on request with at least 30 days' notice. The diploma is awarded to candidates who reach at least 60% of the maximum score and is recognised internationally as evidence of upper-intermediate Italian proficiency.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours 50 minutes total: Written Comprehension 50 min, Written Production 60 min, Morphosyntactic & Lexical Competence 50 min, Listening Comprehension 40 min, Paired Oral Production 30 min.

Passing Score

At least 60% of the maximum total score. Grades: A (90-100%, ottimo), B (80-89%, molto buono), C (70-79%, buono), D (60-69%, sufficiente), F (below 60%, insufficiente).

Exam Fee

Approximately EUR 105 (CHF 210 in Switzerland) for the DILI B1/B2 exam in 2026. Each accredited centre sets the exact local fee. (Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), based in Florence, through its worldwide network of accredited examination centres)

AIL DILI B2 Exam Content Outline

20%

Written Comprehension

A 550-750 word literary or journalistic text with 6 four-option questions, plus 6 short texts to match to titles. Tests main idea, detail, inference, and discourse structure at upper-intermediate level.

20%

Morphosyntactic & Lexical Competence

Sentence transformation, verb-form gap-fill, an 8-item multiple-choice cloze, and a standard cloze. Covers the present/past subjunctive, hypothetical period, connectives, prepositions, pronouns, and collocations.

20%

Listening Comprehension

A radio interview with 5 four-option questions, a radio text with 4 true/false items, and a conversation with 5 short completions, testing detail and inference from spoken Italian.

40%

Written & Oral Production

A 180-220 word composition, a short reply to an advertisement, and a paired oral interview with image commentary and role-play. These open-ended sections are not part of this multiple-choice practice bank.

How to Pass the AIL DILI B2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 60% of the maximum total score. Grades: A (90-100%, ottimo), B (80-89%, molto buono), C (70-79%, buono), D (60-69%, sufficiente), F (below 60%, insufficiente).
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 3 hours 50 minutes total: Written Comprehension 50 min, Written Production 60 min, Morphosyntactic & Lexical Competence 50 min, Listening Comprehension 40 min, Paired Oral Production 30 min.
Exam fee: Approximately EUR 105 (CHF 210 in Switzerland) for the DILI B1/B2 exam in 2026. Each accredited centre sets the exact local fee.

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AIL DILI B2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the present and past subjunctive (congiuntivo presente and passato) after triggers such as 'credo che', 'è importante che', 'benché', and 'affinché' — the spoken subjunctive is the single hardest point for B2 learners.

2Drill all three types of the hypothetical period (periodo ipotetico): real ('se + indicativo'), possible ('se + congiuntivo imperfetto + condizionale'), and unreal ('se + congiuntivo trapassato + condizionale passato').

3Build a bank of connectives and learn whether each takes the indicative or the subjunctive: 'tuttavia', 'perciò', 'sebbene', 'purché', 'affinché', 'a condizione che', and 'non appena'.

4Practise reading 550-750 word articles and literary passages, then summarise the main idea and any inferred attitude in one sentence, as the comprehension questions reward inference, not just detail.

5Train your ear with Italian radio interviews and news, noting how speakers signal contrast ('invece', 'però') and condition, since the listening section tests both factual detail and speaker attitude.

6Sit at least two timed full mock exams covering all five sections so you are comfortable with the 3-hour-50-minute pacing and the switch between objective and productive tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AIL DILI B2 and who awards it?

The AIL DILI B2 (Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Italiana, Level B2) is an upper-intermediate Italian language certificate awarded by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), based in Florence. It certifies CEFR B2 proficiency in reading, listening, writing, grammar, and speaking.

What score do I need to pass the DILI B2?

You must reach at least 60% of the maximum total score. Results are graded on a letter scale from A (90-100%, ottimo) down to F (below 60%, insufficiente), with D (60-69%) being the minimum sufficient grade for the diploma.

How is the DILI B2 exam structured and how long is it?

The DILI B2 lasts 3 hours 50 minutes and has five equally weighted sections: Written Comprehension (50 min), Written Production (60 min), Morphosyntactic and Lexical Competence (50 min), Listening Comprehension (40 min), and Paired Oral Production (30 min).

Which sections of the DILI B2 are multiple choice?

The objective sections use multiple choice and similar item types: Written Comprehension has 6 four-option questions plus title matching, Listening Comprehension has 5 four-option questions and 4 true/false items, and the Morphosyntactic and Lexical section includes an 8-item multiple-choice cloze.

How much does the AIL DILI B2 cost and when is it held?

The DILI B1/B2 exam fee is about EUR 105 (CHF 210 in Switzerland) in 2026, set locally by each accredited centre. Exams are held at least twice a year, historically in late March and late June, with extraordinary sessions on request with 30 days' notice.

What Italian ability does passing the DILI B2 prove?

Passing the DILI B2 shows you can understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics, follow radio interviews and discussions, write clear detailed texts, and use B2 structures such as the present and past subjunctive, the hypothetical period, and a wide range of connectives and register.