Rachel.
Seth.
29. What is the woman worried/ risk
30. Why is the woman annoyed/she doesn’t know
31. What is the woman given/ throwing
32. What does man say about/ it takes
Madeleine
Colin YHA
43. Why does she recommend/ it’s an area
44. How does the girl feel about it?/unconvinced
45. What point is being/the choice
46. What does the women like/they are original
47. Why did she accept/she hoped
MusicFlow
The author
Jason
Joey
Tom
Nick
Clara
Patrick
100.What did/the menu
101. What does Patrick/ he managed to
102.Patrick think/bread
103.According to Patrick/ listen
104.What does Patrick advise/to talk
Ann
105. What does Ann say/ she did batter
106. How does Ann feel/she enjoys
107. What does Ann think/ she doesn’t
108. What is Ann/she avoids
109. In her free/skiing
110. How does Ann feel/she dislikes
111. When thinking/ plans
Penny
112. How did/ she realized
113. Penny decided/hoped
114. Penny currently/ a mailing
115. What takes/ editing
116. Penny says/ relax
117. What does Penny/ organize
118. Penny advises/ take as
Rosie
119. What difficult/ not hearing
120. According to Rosie/the spine
121. Rosie says/ be bent
122. To maintain/ drink
123. When learning/ repeat them
124. Rosie advises/take advantages
125. Rosie tells/prepares
Greg
126. What led Greg/some books
127. What does Greg/ he was inspired
128. How does Greg/relieved
129. What does Greg say/he like
130. What is different/ the readers
131. Greg says that/limit
132. Greg advises/explaining
Sally
133. Sally says/after she had
134. Sally feels/ the scale
135. Sally regrets/trying out
136. What does Sally/the relaxed
137. What would Sally/ so many
138. Sally tells/how well
139. Sally hopes/stay the same
Steffi
140. How did Steffi/ certain
141. The main/ a greater
142. How did Steffi’s/her brother
143. Steffi says that some/already
144. Steffi says that some/keep in
145. Steffi says that trip/ have a more
146. What activity/running
147. Where does the sport originate/ Ireland
148. What does he say/ it’s made from leather
149. How many point/ three
150. How many kilometers/150
151. One of the/must use
152. What does Sean/they earn no
153. What does he/rival
Llamas
154. What does she/they were valuable
155. Why did people/exotic
156. What does she/ they live for
157. What happened/ an animal
158. What does Llamacare/it gives
159. When llamas/they are given
160. What does Llamacare need/money
Martin
161. What was the origin of/something
162. When he visited/had no
163. Since the early/ more organized
164. When he takes/travel for
165. Martin thought/lacking
Gary
166. What annoyed/Gary not
167. Why were/ to improve
168. Gary remembers/sometimes tried
169. Gary explains/only their
170. When talking/helps the brother
Kate
171. In Norway/put on
172. During the/spoke to her
173. On Monday/a wheel was not
174. While staying/enjoyed
175. Kate had to/before it
Toby
176. What was one/he couldn’t
177. What is important/ making them
178. Oliver become/food isn’t
179. What do the/he teaches
180. Oliver encourages/train with
Mr Simpson
181. Mr simpson/share his
182. He only employs/want a permanent
183. Keepers must/draw attention
184. To keep/vary their
185. In the first/most of
Sarah
186. How long/7
187. What does Sarah/she sometimes
188. When Sarah/she prepares
189. Sarah is/ took part
190. A man in/a photo
Angela
191. Where is Angela/Britain
192. Angela likes/enjoys
193. What did Angela/furniture
194. What time/8:30
195. Where did Angela/At her
Luke
196. Luke’s Dad/it will give him
197. What is Luke/doing a watersport
198. What has Luke/he has helped
199. How will Luke/he will be
200. What will Luke/being on
Swanton
201. Where is the town/near the sea
202. What does Jack/an arts
203. Jack is worried/there a few
204. What does Jack/ he think it is
205. Jack is positive/there is a
Adam
206. Adam first/doing his
207. When selecting/willing to give
208. How does Adam/the risks
209. According to Adam/produces less
210. Adam dislikes/it makes
Elena
211. Elena decided/nine
212. At ballet school/learned to be
213. What does Elena/Children
214. In her free/go shopping
215. What does Elena often/she sings
Marina
216. What did Marina’s/they went skiing
217. What did Marina enjoy/the places where
218. On her first/a young girl
219. When Marina/she wasn’t
220. After two weeks/25
221. Where does Marina/in ski huts
Pete
222. When Pete applied/lacked
223. When Pete was/found some
224. What does Pete say/they made him
225. What does Pete think/there are
226. What does Pete feel/He accepts
Lucy
227. Lucy enjoyed/presented
228. What fascinated/their range
229. At college/could be assembled
230. Lucy got/overseas trip
231. What did Lucy/the decoration
James
232. Why did James/he was impressed
233. James has/action
234. What was the subject/towns
235. James usually/he needs
236. What has James/publish a book
Barbara
237. Barbara once/tried
238. A store/was waiting
239. Why did/she was afraid
240. Barbara and her/they gab not
241. Barbara’s company/they had no
Rachel
242. What does Rachel say about job/it is appropriate
243. What is the most/the subject
244. When can phone/accepted
245. Why does Rachel/it gives
246. What does Rachel/she is able to
Emma
247. What does Emma Britain/ it was
248. What does Emma relationship/it was
249. What does Emma English and Britain/ she cannot
250. What does Emma American/she isn’t
251. What does Emma boarding/ she only
252. What does Emma dancing/she had to repeat
253. Emma says that/you cannot
Sebastien
254. Sebastien says/if feels
255. What does Sebastien fitness/fit people
256. What does Sebastien danger/it is reduced
257. What does Sebastien taking/he always
258. When Sebastien/he felt that
259. What does Sebastien fear/ he always
260. What does Sebastien free/ soma people
261. When Laura/she thought
262. Laura says that being/the whales
263. Laura says that when/you should
264. Laura says that secondary / after a particular
265. What does Laura/it has less
266. Laura says that a successful/ is based on
267. When asked about/ reacting
CEPT
1. Universal Wet Weekend
1. Extreme, 2.average, 3.soaking, 4.nearly 5.heavy
2. Dear Maria
1. about, 2.that, 3.was, 4.like, 5.this
3.Homage to Kefalonia
1. discouraging
2. a mix of the entire population
3.seeing the cave at a particular time for the best view
4.There are ruins of buildings from ……
5.The inhabitants ……
4. For Nigel Portman
4. A love of travelling. 1.setting down, 2.come, 3.just, 4. Relying,
5. short.
5.Book review
1. battle, 2. Personified, 3. Owe, 4. Picked up, 5. Let
6. Juggling
1. Was, 2.as, 3.What, 4. Than, 5. it
6. Juggling 2
1.by, instend, in, at, by
7. Amanda
1.Delighted that Amanda had returned
2.She thought it was late for a customer visit
3.Stop Mary Louise talking so much
4.Had had a very similar childhood to hers
5. Mattie was a lot younger than Amanda
8. Dear Maria
1. about, 2. When, 3. Was, 4. Like, 5. This
9. John Ruskin
1. Claimed, 2. Situation, 3. Attracted, 4. Strengthened 5. Closely
10. the Sami reindeer herders.
1. a, 2.ought, 3. Well, 4. Little, 5. Ourselves
11. Wilderness in southern Utah
1. consider whether damage …
2.areas which are inhabited or visited by few people
3. there has been a reduction in the level of rainfall
4. the disappearance of some types of fish and insects
5. not all ORV users are to blame…..
12.Albert Einstein
1. instead, 2. Confirm, 3. Exceptions, 4. Mind, 5. Reached
13.Henty Davies
1. came, 2. For, 3. What, 4. That, 5. To
14. Bebel Gilberto
1. whether, 2. Explains, 3. Much, 4. Plans, 5. Until
14. Bebel Gilberto 2
Was bought … all time … and she remembers… grateful to her …joined her on stage.
15. White Star School
1.What is the writer trying to do?
Suggest ways that children
2.the most unusual thing about White Star School is
The teaching method
3.Jane Bartlett started WSS because
She wanted to stay in the area
4.In the future, Jane would like the student to
Encourage others to care for the environment
5.What would a teacher at the WSS say about it?
Although we spend a lot of time
16. Moving pictures were invented by the brothers Louis and Auguste lumlere at the end
1. quickly, 2. District, 3. By, 4. Industry, 5. Appeared
17. Singing together
1. Describe a teachers ideas…
2. How singing is anyone can do
3.You can get to know other people
4. She enjoyed going to a singing class herself
5.Sing with us
18. A famous artist – Picasso
1.wiich, 2. Career, 3. Over, 4. Believe, 5. Generation
19. Ways of Communicating
1. even, 2. Another, 3. As, 4. Their, 5.such
20. The Wisdom of Birds: an illustrated history of ornithology by Tim Birkhead. Reviewed by Mark Cocker
1.People found……
2.Developments in the way….
3.Medieval scholars frequently…
4.shows that almost nothing was known about birds….
5. beliefs about birds were rarely changed in the ……
21.Book review.
1.battle, 2. Personified, 3.owe, 4. Picked up, 5. Let
22. Riverside Hotel
1. since, into, was, so, a
23. The Cabinet Maker.
1.When she arrived at the? Was not sure
2.Hurst has few problems ? craftsman
3.What does Hurst think? Quality furniture
4.Hurst believes that it is essential? designs
5.The writers final impression ? Has an unusual
24.Graphology at work
1. are, to, of, about, with
24.Graphology at work 2
1.for. how, and, because, have
25. Cheap English Books
1. for, have, to, of, would
26.Racing Driver
1.She found the journeys to the events enjoyable
2.to match Fittipaldi s speed
3. She had difficulty in doing all her home work
4.Her father became her trainer
5. She is very inexperienced compared with some other drivers
6.She believes she learns from the mistakes she makes
26.Trees in Britain
1. …..outside the city
2. better ways …….
3.a single night……
4……….Conversation club
5.helps children appreciate trees
27. Light Pollution
1. have, not, by, as, with
28.Perseverance.
1. All possible, 2.unless, 3. No, 4.someone, 5. However difficult.
29.Getting on Well at Work
1. vital, halfway, fair, withstand, devote
30. Amelia Earhart
1. taken, to, then, around, as
31.Crocodiles
1. Land, 2.besides, 3.perfectly, 4. Periods, 5. Remain
32. Hi Jan!
1. there, 2. For, 3. Arrive, 4. Have, 5. See you soon.
33.Making a career in music
1. Must have self …….personality
2.They should show that they are different from other musicians
3. Find work that will help them in their profession
4.The website should be easy to use
5. Ask local businesses to support events they organize
6. Musicians have to be respectful towards the companies
34. Hello Sergei
1.A , 2. There, 3.Have, 4.Would, 5. .In
35. The philosopher, Immanuel Kant
1. Whose, 2. In, 3. It, 4. Forward, 5. As
36. A Family Car
1.She found the seats too hard
2. Travelling to other countries
3. A new engine
4. He doesn’t use it anymore
5. it still goes very well
37. Chris Sharma
1.Summing up the main ….career
2.He considered it an important event in his career
3.He found the attention he received hard to deal with
4. He is grateful for the support he gets from other climbers
5. Although this sport has always fascinated me, ….
38. Piano competition
1. than, 2 the, 3. to, 4.who, 5.be
39. Hi Silvio,
1. Going, 2. Many, 3. Are, 4. Wants, 5. To
40. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
1.When McGregor and Boorman first had the idea for their tripe, their wives seemed to accept it
2. in the beginning, why did the actors …travel a long way?
To make a TV program
3.What does McGregor say about his mororbike..?
Sad initially
4.now he is back home McGregor
Misses the quieter places they went to
5.the writer thinks the TV …of
The people who took part in it
41. Honey
1. is, 2. As, 3. There, 4. On, 5. The
42. Pelicans
1. hold up , 2. Even, 3. For, 4. Unlike, 5. Still
43.Traffic in the Park
1.To show people……..problem is
2. How the traffic situation in the Park could be improved
3.It would be unfair to stop people using cars in the park
4.Traffic jams spoil peoples experiences of the Park
5. The traffic jams and pollution are getting worse ….
43.Cheap English Books!
1. For, 2.have, 3. Them, 4. More, 5. Will
44. The River Amazon
1. supply, 2. Direction, 3. These, 4. Which, 5. Can
45. Advertising
1. uses, 2. More, 3. Ways, 4. In, 5. Without
46. The Island of St Kilda
1. What, 2. Its, 3. One, 4. All, 5. Being
47.Dogs and wolves
1. into , 2. While, 3. Where, 4. Than, 5. Had
48. Preserving food
1. hoarding, 2. Instinct, 3. Preoccupied, 4. Apart, 5. Overloads
49. Keep yourself motivated to study
1. is, 2. Would, 3. As, 4. Make, 5. Whatever
50. Getting involved in student life
1.much, 2. To, 3. Being, 4. If , 5. Not
51. A new book about history
1. be, 2. As, 3. How, 4. Which, 5. Only
52.Pygmy Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)
1.by, 2. Which, 3. Of, 4. Gives, 5. From
53.The ancient Roman City of Ostia
1. few, 2. Which, 3. Had, 4. Came, 5. Must
54. Oldest big cat fossil found in Tibet
1. between, 2. That, 3. What, 4. To, 5. From
THE DIGITALLY LITERATE BRAIN
How this arises: link between/ block/ express/ releasing
MY JOB AS A BICYCLE
It’s very/ responsible for/ order/ has been/rather
ANTI RODDICK 1942-2007
She noticed that/ but/ discussed/ kind/ doing
THE DIFFICULTY OF GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Above all/ Flow of/ out a / free from/ which
INTERVIEW WITH A RAT
The writers most/ the height of
In the second/ notice things
The writer gives/ contemporary
During his/ how physically
Another rope/ the adrenaline
COMPUTER GAME REVIEW
1,The right 2, on 3, which 4, with 5, although
Ainsley Harriott
I have always been a bit of an entertainer
1.What is the writers main purpose in writing the text?
How he lives
2.What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
He enjoys spending time with family
3.What does the writer say about himself?
He enjoys being popular
4. What does he say about his working life?
He gets his best ideas at certain times
5.The TV cook who loves making people
2. Don’t call me. You cant go anywhere these days
1. what is the writers aim in the article?
To express his/her dislike of mobile phones
2.What is the writers main complaint?
Mobile phones are anti-social
3.How does the writer feel about using mobile phones in public places? Annoyed
4.What does the writer think?
There are interruptions to lessons because of mobile phones
5.Please turn your mob.phon off
3. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Look at yourself
Smile or do you
Make you panic
Very important
Many young women
By the images
Because they want
Need to copy
All shapes
What makes
4. Celebration – Dream Town USA
For the town
Where The Walt Disney
All the houses
So that people
Worrying about their safety
Which include
Give a visit
Decide to stay
5. A matter of metres
1.In this text the author is describing
Large creatures
2.Accordig to the text some giants
Can be quite nice
What the best description
They are scary
What have scientists found?
Very large bones
The author believes that
Some of the stories may be true
6. I have started to look at me kitchen
What is the author trying to do in the text?
Talk about keeping fit
Why would somebody read the text?
To learn how to save time in the kitchen
What does the writer think about this exercise program?
You can exercise while doing the housework
How might you feel after Michael program?
Tired but pleased
Keep fit in you own kitchen
7. Why do economy-class passengers get treated like second-class
What is the writers main aim in writing the text?
To complain about airline companies
What would a reader find out from the text
The experience of an economy-class passenger
According to the writer, how can you make sure you get a seat?
Arrive well before your flight takes off
How does the writer feel after flying economy class?
Very annoyed
5.it was an absolute nightmare
8. British breaks
Now when spring is here
About holidays
The British Isles
More people
Of interesting
Years old
Like London
Trip away
Getting ready
9. What is Beauty?
Have you ever wondered what makes people
Find some
Than others
Depends on
Two sides
Scientists say
In order to
Having a more
Such as being
Important for the survival
Mention unfair
10.Saying goodbye to the Rat Race
Anyone else
To leave the rat
Much simpler
Given up high
In order to
Will join
For the simple
All of a sudden
Then before
High salary
12. How would like to visit a rainforest, explore
Like no other zoo
Lots of wild
Like their own
Known as
Birds fly above
To many species
Next to
Into the cold
Take a walk along
Every day of the year
13.Graffiti – is it art?
Graffiti began in the 1960s in New York City
As he could
On walls
Which put across
Love or hate, Who believe
Even be found, The problem by not allowing
Under the age of 18 Where people can
Look at it
14. The lonely Frog
Situated in the heart of the city on the bank
Offers traditional
Many more tasty
Lots of the best
Very friendly
Décor includes small
By plants and flowers
Little bit
You are looking
Service in
You wont be disappointed
15. Radio Days. In the 1900s, people were keen to find
Took part
Of the USA
Radio audience
Listening to was
Through their headphones
The voice wished
Since 1901
However after World war
These days, millions
16. A night we wont Forget
Last weekend my two friends and I
Have always
Wouldn’t be disappointed
Many people
Given the menu
Some water for
For forty minutes
Hadn’t ordered
Was being prepared
Everything was wrong
We will never go back
17. Prices and availability of housing will depend on
Far in advance
Stylish place
Pretty early
Quite simple
18. Fashion
One description
From protection against
While some of these have been popular
Who had the money to do so
19.
20. Music News
Band Horses
New album and some old songs too
Was very popular
The concert is on 25 Feb
Cost 20 each
21.
23.letter to Teenage Magazine
I catch a train to school every morning and
1. what the writer complain about in the letter?
Adults can be …….
2.What will the reader discover from the letter?
There are too few guards on trains
3.What is the writers opinion about some passengers?
They behave badly
4.Why couldn’t the writer leave the train?
Somebody had hurt her
5.What would be a good headline for
Charlottes letter?
Where have all the nice people gone
24.Six months ago I made a rash promise.
1.When the first day of the job arrived the writer was surprised
That the day had come round so quickly
2.When the writer arrived to start her job she
Realized she should have done more preparation
3.According to the writer, the parents were
Glad to leave their children
4.The writers best moment
Was hard to put into words
5.According to the writer, adults
Sometimes forget that children have worries too
25.The cognitive benefits of video games
Video games are a controversial these days …… in spite of all ….. there is a growing……but may also………that while …..which participants…..to view a monitor…… when an object……be faster
26. The importance of physical activity. The place of ……a balanced….although we are all …. Too little time …….it is easier….. into your day …… any time ……if you get ….. as a family.
27. A hotel under the sea
1. What is the writer doing in this text?
Giving information…
2. What do we learn about the hotel?
It will only have a small number of rooms
3. What can guests do in the hotel?
Watch the ocean life near the hotel
4.what is the best thing about the hotel, according to the designers?
It wont cause any damage to the environment
5. Its great to stay in such a beautiful…..
28. The price of a perfect holiday?
1.The purpose of the text is to
Explain some of the problems
2.One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because
They use types of fuel that are not permitted on land
3.what do we learn about the waste products on cruise ships?
An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled
4.Why ………not popular in some cities?
They don’t spend money on meals
5.They seem to offer……………
29. Athletics in Jamaica
1.What is the writer doing in this text?
Discussing the importance of an athletics championship
2.what does the text say about the Championship?
They started over 100 years ago
3.What does Dwayne Simpson say about the Championship?
They encourage young athletes to do their best
4.According to Nathaniel Day the event
Help young athletes get used to being filmed
5.Which best describes the Jamaica Schools Championships
Its an important event which helps young athletes to improve
30. A month ago I had idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November….
1.What the writer trying to do in the text?
Say how she spent some free time
2.What can the reader learn from the text?
What sort of activities you can …..
3.How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
Interesting
4.What do we learn about the group?
Some of them already knew each other
5. Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation provided. Work ……..could do
31. Winter Driving. Winter is dangerous because its so difficult
1.What is the writer trying to do in the text?
Advise people about safe driving in winter
2.why would somebody read this text?
To learn about better driving
3.What does the writer think?
Drivers should expect problems in winter
4.Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
To explain the importance of smooth movements
5.Drive carefully. Ice on road ahead
32. The Small Screen
Keen to learn ……took place on January ….. television audience saw …… who looked …… from side to side ….. newspapers reported …… come reality…. Never be the same …..few homes ….These day.
33. The Greyhound
Can run up to ….. much grooming …. Live for about 15 years …were trained to hunt ….. given up hunting …. Have been trained by professional ….. many people …. They have had …in racing.
34 When I opened the first Body Shop in 1976 my only object
1. What main purpose?
To introduce
2. What learn from text?
What the writers book about
3.How does the writer fell about the business she runs?
It is not like aby other company
4.What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?
Workers who have the same attitudes as she does
5.What kind of person does ….to be?
She seems to be someone with strong opinions
35. Some people have complained about this years collection, New Writing 3
1. What is the writer trying…?
Give her opinions about a new book
2.Why would somebody read the text?
To find out more details about something
3.What does the writer think of New Writing 3?
Its very good
4. How might you feel after reading Jane Harris is piece?
Sick
5. Great value: two novels, poems and articles for only 6.99
36.Little Chefs
1.What is the w…..trying?
Describe
2.What the reader find out …?
Why the classes are so successful
3.Why did Fiora join the course?
Her mother wanted her to develop an interest
4.What does Philippe say about his young students?
They will be confident about cooking in the future
5. I was on a waiting list for ages, but now ….
37. The first woman scientist. Hypatia was born in Alexandria
The only woman….. made sure his ….opportunities to study…. Where she began…..for her knowledge …. But we know…. Invented several …. Al the time …..anyone connected … had attacked.
38. The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands
Although the land area increases slightly each
Result of continuous ….. commonly known to most …. From its once most prominent …. Historic cities and charmed …. On offer ….make reservations …. Few language.
39. The story of Gold
Into many shapes … such as…. Wherever the precious …in today…because it does not react with air, natural state … made and legends.
40. Jacques Cousteau: a remarkable man
1. what is the writer trying…?
Introduce
2. Being a child, Cousteau had …
Delicate health
3.in a car accident he
Broke his extremities
4.Cousteau developed underwater breathing equipment
To extend his underwater investigations
5. During World War II Cousteau collaborated with…
Underground resistance fighters in France
41. Notting hill carnival
1.What writer main aim?
To understand …
2. According to the passage, Notting Hill Carnival
Is held annually in August
3. During the Notting Hill Carnival
Music and colour fill the streets of London
4.The writer claims that
Dancers in the carnival wear special clothes
5. Although the carnival is a celebration of the traditions of black British
Everyone seems to participate in it.
42.Journey to the lost city
The four-hour rail journey to …short of spectacular…side of the tracks… catch your first glimpse …view of the Andes … on opposite … look straight down …which leaves … known as the … although the climb is … makes for an unforgettable… few clues …royal family… tour of the site will.
43. Man claims he was misled over nutritional content of meals
1.Why is Caesar Barber famous?
Because he sued fast food chains for making him obese.
2.What does Caesar Barber say about fast food?
He didn’t know what the content of fast food was
3.After the first heart attack, Caeber
Carried on eating fast food
4.How did the American media react to this lawsuit?
The media made fun of Caesar Barber
5. Caesar Barbers lawyer argues that
Caesar Barber is trying to force fast food chains to better inform…
6.What is meant by the expression hard on the heels?
Immediately after
7.What is Mr.Turney-McGriveys opinion about the publicity surrounding Caesar Barbers case?
It is good because it raises awareness about the connection between fast food and obesity.
8.the writer concludes that Mr.Barber
44. Antarctica were hunters … from exploring… fact that Antarctica … that stretches … apart from … but the first… to pull the … dispirit
45.
46.
47. Lighting a town
The Norwegian town … 0 by sheer… inhabitants has in the past … meant that the town … completion of a system of mirrors … come up with…investment from the local … become a reality … sit three large … following the precise movement.
48. the homing instinct. Return to the … shortly after its … even thought this was … from where its owners … keep on going back … do so. ….ever since ancient times… who have to keep ….in order to bring.
49. Food preservation
Keeping food for ..of time .. crucial at times …was severely limited … of course … it possible to … in use throughout … more successful method …1870 and 1920 … which also .
50. My fastest ever plane ride.
1.how did Matt fell as the plane…?
Convinced
2.why does Matt say we hadn’t even done … 55 and 56?
3.what does responsive mean in line 59?
Sensitive
4.In the fifth paragraph Matt wants the pilot to think that
He is feeling fine
5.What does it refer to in line 71?
Turning a full circle
6. What is implied about the pilot in the final paragraph?
He is completely unaffected by their experience.
51. What on Earth would we do without satellites?
Launched by rocket … global positioning systems … services to the scene…exploration because…outer space …times more … long-distance phone … access the internet… broadcast ftom…
52. Berrak: A pianist
I sterted playing the ….
1.how did Berak feel about playing the piano …young?
She really enjoyed it
2. How did she feel the first time she performed …audiens?
Happy and relaxed
3.Why did Berak feel different from her friend ..school?
…..who wanted to become a musician
4. why does she say ……musicians at her college?
Possibilities of being asked to perform
5. its important ….know her name
6.Why does the collage environment often feel like a constant battle?
Work for everyone
7.Why did Berrak decide to go into accompaniment?
She likes working as part of a team
8. What does she say is the best thing about …music?
She spends all her time doing something she loves
53. An eye for detail
1.in the 1 par the writer des Susans garden as
Having a path lined with flowers
2.What does this in line 12 refer to ?
The harmony of the planting
3. What does Susan say about Danny?
He was slow to see the point of some of her ideas
4.What is Susans approach to painting?
She creates her paintings in several stages
5. Susan thinks that tulips
Look best some time after they have been cut
6.How does the writer describe Susans attitude to her garden?
She thinks children should be allowed to enjoy it.
7.What point is Susan making in the final paragraph?
Its good to have expert help when you grow plants.
54. A musician is discovered
When William …spent their ..would race ..behavior expected ..became increasingly … ability to remember .. take up arose about .. prove the similarity .. resisted with them.. Silence fell.. way to the piano.. as no one …try to play… stated one neighbor …accept help with … career began.
55. Deserts. 1.Average, 2.while, 3.thought, 4.wide, 5.little.
56.Vancouver. after Captain, to visit, had already, not spend money, though he was, who was travelling, the city of , in search, are usually, from the city center, so beautiful, as one of the world, every single year, no other, like it, but also Vancouver’s.
57.Observer newspaper young travel writer competition. The greatest buzz I have felt during the past …
1. Max spent because? Was looking for a way
2.Max think ? he admired their enthusiasm
3.Max say about 3 p? Inspiring place to visit
4.Max react when … award? Deserved it
5.Paragraph 6 ? the headline of his fathers .
6.Max say journalism career? Income
58.Working at the Olympics.
1.Coming up. 2. Whose aim, 3. Who have excellent, 4.Which may, 5. Own arrangements, 6.Where they, 7. From checking, 8. Tidying up, 9. Which lasts three days.
59.Shanghai seasons. 1.than the capital Beijing, 2. Farther north, 3. More humid, 4. As , 5. As. 6. Much more. More common, 7 as warm as, 8.more often.
60.Thomas Edison. On the night of 21 October 1931,
1.took, 2.wentout, 3.distinguished, 4. All, 5.had, 6.longer, 7.role, 8.underestimate, 9.mean, 10.dreams, 11.achieve, 12.on, 13.announcing, 14. At least, 15.notice, 16.received.
61.Tourism is one of the worlds largest industries,
1.come to, 2.sectors, 3.jobs, 4.into, 5. Surroundings, 6.breaks, 7.like, 8.Therefore.
62. Holidays. Whatever you do in tourism, you likely to have a …
1.lot of, 2. With other, 3. And difficult, 4.out how, 5. Whether they, 6. Are playing, 7.for money, 8. Others and.
63.Guitar Experience. 1.to choose From 2.has taught, 3.will , 4.there is a wide, 5. That a player, 6.in, 7. However, 8. Between satisfaction.
64.Alaska: it’s a state of mind. One of the greatest thing about Alaska is 1.that, 2. Such as, 3. There cashmere, 4.bit also, 5. To be, 6. Dress up, 7.there are, 8. Of stress.
65. Keeping Kitten Healthy. 1.As the owner, 2. Tell you. 3.soon, 4.out, 5.at, 6.during, 7.Covers, 8.make.
66.The Giant Panda. 1.as a national, 2.treasure, 3.up, 4. Solitary, 5.in, 6. Unlikely, 7.of, 8. Vegetarian .
67. Perseverance. 1. All possible, 2.unless, 3. No, 4.someone, 5.for instance, However difficult.
68.Theatre for the Deaf. 1. Presence compulsory. 2. Interpreters, 3.actors, 4. The zoned and the shadowed styles.
67.Musicand its effect on children. 1.and, 2. Much more, 3. Every day. 4. In relation, 5.not necessarily.
68. Hi Helga. Just wanted to tell you that I went to the seaside
2.fed up, 3.og the big, 4.such fun, 5. Next time.
69.Student life and technology. 1 attitudes between two generation
2.element of truth in it
3.She appreciates the fact that people can still study in lib..
4.university issues
5. opinion
6. behaving of students
70.The homes of the future viewed from today.
1. impossible
2.currently
3. population
4. remains there
5. positive
6.relaxation
71.Dream jobs. By Giovanni Marks.
1.job options
2.experiment with
3.with people
4. job for everyone
5.deliberately choose to do the job
6. messages in fortune cookies
72.Off the beaten track. The expression getting off the beaten track is used to refer … 1.point, 2.reputation, 3.bothered, 4.sense, 5. Involve, 6.stick, 7. Meet, 8.experience.
73. The importance of friendship. It is undeniable that friendship is important for …..
1.about, 2. Without, 3.althoug, 4. Because, 5. Other, 6.for close, 7. No surprise, 8. Who their, 9. Some about.
74. My wife Penny and I are recovering from weekend visitors.
1.entertain, days, 3.good, 4.several, 5.taken, 6.tiring, 7.like, 8.housework, 9.earn, 10.expect, 11.most, 12.Local, 13.fair, 14. Single, 15. Managed.
75.Vegetables. 1.as part of, 2. Number of people, 3.have bad, 4.their parents, 5.on the, one type, 6.with although, 7. As healthy, 8. Because of, 9. Can be, 10. Other vegetables, 11. Have eaten, 12. Like potatoes, 13.such as, 14.may be, 15. Most of the other.
76.Jersey. Over resent years Jersey, an island in the English Channel, has a very popular holiday
1.Called Bergerac , 2. Accurate, 3. Advantage, 4. Parts, 5. Intended, 6. Raised, 7. To, 8. Sense, 9.instance, 10.Generation, 11. Easy, 12. Influence, 13. Way, 14. Makes.
77. Stonehenge. 1. On an area, 2. Of a series, 3. In a circle, 4. Most complex, 5.by John, 6.until 1919. 7. In the 15, 8. Was completely, 9. So large, 10.have worked, 11.over the exact, 12. There is, 13. With regard, 14. As a place, 15. On June, 16. Even to this day.
78. A love travelling. 1.seetting down, 2.come, 3.just, 4. Relying, 5 short.
79. Graphology at work. Applied for, how much, and, because of, have got.
80.
81. Who to respect. 1 why I should do , their day, in this. Although appearing to be , equally.
82.Paula, Len, Marion, Tom
1. don’t give enough kind clothing? Paula
2.learned something after an experience cloth? Marion
3.Paula thinks young people? Can wear cheap clothes
4. Len didn’t wear? It was not nrcessary
5.Tom often wears a suit because ? to look stylish
83. I shifted uncomfortably inside my best suit and eased a finger inside the tight white collar.
1. seat,
2. he had been selected for interview
3.ready to consider any offer
4.It was a boring place
5. the lack of activity
6.The lovely views from the town
7. There was a certain plant outside
8.He began to feel he might like living in Darrow by
84. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain
1.famous for his ..2. latter became a , 3. Published in 1885. 4.absolutely popular, 5. Sequel to the earlier, 6. Attracted the attention, 7. Deals, 8. Particularly with, 9. Such up, 10.excluded from, 11. Plot of the book, 12. Referring to its satirical.
85.
A
AINSLEY HARRIOTT + AN ENTERTAINER
1.What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
to describe how he lives
2. what would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
He enjoys spending time with his family
3. What does the writer say about himself?
He enjoys being popular
4. What does he say about his working life?
He gets his best ideas at certain times
5. Which of the following is the best description of the writer
The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and, having a happy family life
ATHLETICS IN JAMAICA
1.What is the writer doing in this text?
Discussing the importance of an athletics championship
2. What does the text say about the Championships?
They started over 100 years ago
3. What does Dwayne Simpson say about the Championships?
They encourage young athletes to do their best
4. According to Nathaniel Day, the event
Helps young athletes get used to being filmed
5. Which best describes the Jamaica Schools Championships?
It’s an important event which helps young athletes to improve
A MATTER OF METRES
1.In this text the author is describing
Large creatures
2. According to the text, some giants
Can be quite nice
3. what is the best description, according to the author, of giants in Germanic and Scandinavian tales?
They are scary
4. what have scientists found?
Very large bones
5. The author believes that
Some of the stories may be true
ACTIVITY CENTRE +rock climbing
1.What is the writer trying to do in this text?
Say how she spent some free time
2. What can the reader lern from the text?
What sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
3. How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
interesting
4. What do we learn about the group?
Some of them already knew each other
5. Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation provided. Work with a group – we show you range of outdoor activities that you didn’t realize you could do!
A HOTEL UNDER THE SEA
1.What is the writer doing in this text?
Giving information about an underwater hotel
2. What do we learn about the hotel?
It will only have a small number of rooms
3. What can guests do in the hotel?
Watch the ocean life near the hotel
4. What is the best thing about the hotel, according to the designers?
It won’t cause any damage to the environment
5. What might a guest in this hotel say?
It’s great to stay in such a beautiful hotel that is also good for the planet
B
BODY SHOP
1.What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
To introduce her ideas to the reader
2. What would someone learn from this text?
What the writer’s book is about
3. How does the writer feel about the business she runs?
It is not like any other company
4. What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?
Workers who have the same attitudes as she does
5. What kind of person does the writer seem to be?
She seems to be someone with strong opinions
D
DON’T CALL ME
1. What is the writer’s aim in the article?
To express his/her dislike of mobile phones
2. what is the writer’s main complaint?
Mobile phones are anti-social
3. How does the writer fell about using mobile phones in public places?
Annoyed
4. what does the writer think?
There are interruptions to lessons because of mobile phones
E
EWAN MCGREGOR AND CHARLEY BOORMAN
1) When McGregor and Boorman first had the idea for their trip, their wives
C) seemed to accept it.
2) In the beginning, why did the actors decide to travel a long way?
To make a TV program
3) What does McGregor say about his motorbike training?
B) It made him sad initially.
4) Now he is back home, McGregor
B) misses the quieter places they went to.
5) The writer thinks the TV programme is good because of
A) the people who took part in it.
W
WHITE STAR SCHOOL
1.What is the writer trying to do?
Give information about a new school
2. The most unusual thing about White Star School is
The teaching method
3. Jane Barlett started White Star School because
She wanted to stay in the area
4. In the future, Jane would like the students to
Encourage others to care for the environment
5. What would a teacher at the White Star School say about it?
Although we spend a lot of time outdoors, it’s very important for us that the children get the best possible education
WINTER DRIVING
1.What is the writer trying to do in this text?
Advise people about safe driving in winter
2. Why would somebody read this text?
To learn about better driving
3. What does the writer think?
Drivers should expect problems in winter
4. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
To explain the importance of smooth movements
5. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?
DRIVE CAREFULLY!
ICE ON ROAD AHEAD
L
LETTER TO TEENAGE MAGAZINE
1.What is the writer complaining about in the letter?
Adults can be thoughtless on trains
2. What will the reader discover from the letter
There are too few seats on trains
3. What is the writer’s opinion about some passengers?
They behave badly
4. Why couldn’t the writer leave the train?
Somebody had hurt her
5. What would be a good headline for Charlotte’s letter?
Where have all the nice people gone?
LITTLE CHEFS
1.What is the writer trying to do in this text?
Describe how some children spend their spare time
2. What can the reader learn from the text?
Why the classes are so successful
3. Why did Fiora join the course?
Her mother wanted her to develop an interest
4. What does Philippe say about his young students?
They will be confident about cooking in the future
5. What would one of Philippe say about his young students?
I was on a waiting list for ages, but now I’m on the course. Last week I cut up some onions – it was hard!
S
SIX MONTHS AGO I MADE A RASH
1.When the first day of the job arrived the writer was surprised
That the day had come round so quickly
2. When the writer arrived to start her job she
Realized she should have done more preparation
3. According to the writer, the parents were
Glad to live their children
4. The writer’s west moment
Was hard to put into words
5. According to the writer, adults
Sometimes forget that children have worries too
H
HE PRICE OF A PERFECT HOLIDAY?
1.The purpose of the text is to
Explain some of the problems that cruise ships cause
2. One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because
They use types of fuel that are not permitted on land
3. What do learn about the waste products on cruise ships?
An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled
4.Why are cruise ship passengers not popular in some cities?
They don’t spend money on meals
5. Whish best describes large cruise ships?
They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren’t environmentally friendly
N
NOTTING HILL CARNAVAL
1.What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?
Do understand and describe the Notting Hill Carnival
2. According to the passage, Notting Hill Carnival..
Is held annually in August
3. During the Notting Hill Carnival..
Music and color fill the streets of London
4. The writer claims that
Dancers in the carnival wear special clothes
5. Although the carnival is a celebration of the traditions of black British
Everyone seems to participate in it
NEW WRITING 3
1.What is the writer doing in this text?
Give her opinions about a new book
2. Why would somebody read the text?
To find out more details about something
3. What does the writer think of New Writing 3?
It’s very good
4. How might you feel after reading Jane Harris’s piece
Sick
5. Which of the following describes New Writing 3?
Great value: the best of new writing for only £6.99
J
JACQUES COUSTEAU: A REMARKABLE MAN
1.What is the writer trying to do in this text?
Introduce readers to the filmmaker Jacues Y ves Cousteau
2. Being child, Cousteau had….
Delicate health
3. In a car accident he….
Broke his extremities
4. Couteau developed underwater breathing equipment
To extend his underwater investigations
5. During World War II Cousteau collaborated with…
Underground resistance fighters in France
M
MAN CLAIMS HE WAS MISED OVER NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF MEALS
ADAPTED FROM THE GUARDIAN
1.Why is Caesar Barder famous?
Because he sued fast food chains for more than 40 years
2. What does Caesar Barber say about fast food?
He didn’t know what the content of fast food was
3. After the first heart attack , Caeser Barber
Carried on eating fast food
4. How did the American media react to this lawsuit?
The media made fun of Caesar Barber
5. Caesar Barber’s lawyer argues that
Caesar Barber is trying to force fast food
6. What is meant by the expression “hard on the heels”?
Immediately after
7. What is Mr. Turney-McGrivey’s opinion about the publicity surrounding Caeser Barber’s case?
It is good because it raises awareness about the connection between fast food and obesity
8. The writer concludes that Mr.Barber
Raised awareness about the problem of obesity
MICHAEL FENTON + exercises
1.What is the author trying to do in the text?
Talk about keeping fit at home
2. Why would somebody read the text?
To learn how to save time in the kitchen
3. What does the writer think about this exercise program me?
You can exercise while doing the housework
4. How might you fell after Michael Fenton’s exercise programme?
Tired but pleased