READING FOR A2 LEVEL STUDENTS

QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING

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QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING
Jobs we’d like to do
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Artur
I’ve always enjoyed playing computer games and I’d like to make them
when I’m older. My cousin works in IT and makes cartoons and games so I
asked him if I could go to work with him. I learned so much including how to
draw a simple cartoon. But it was really tiring – all I wanted to do was relax
at the end of the day, not play computer games!
Mika
I love sport the most and want to teach it when I’m older. I’m good at
basketball, but I need to work harder in rugby lessons so I can teach
different sports. After school, I want to go to college and study sports
science. After that, I want to help with after-school clubs and lessons. My
uncle is a teacher so I plan to ask him if I can give drinks to the players at
the American football club next week.
Henri
I play a lot of musical instruments including the piano and guitar and would
love to have a career in music. Last year, I received a prize for the best
young musician in my town. I want to study music at university. I probably
won’t get work as a musician after school so I might have to get a job in a
café or restaurant first. My dream is to be paid to play in a group and travel
around the world.

1 Who is going to ask a family member for help with their job plans?
A Artur B Mika C Henri
2 Who hopes to work in different countries?
A Artur B Mika C Henri
3 Who has won a competition in their chosen subject?
A Artur B Mika C Henri
4 Who needs to get better at the school subject they like best?
A Artur B Mika C Henri
5 Who has had some help from their family with their job plans?
A Artur B Mika C Henri
6 Who was ready for a break after their experience of working?
A Artur B Mika C Henri
7 Who may have to work as a waiter after school?
A Artur B Mika C Henri

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QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING
How important are museums to you?
For each question, choose the correct answer.

We asked three young people this question and this is what they told us.
Chris
A lot of my friends think museums are boring but I love them. I prefer ones where
they move things round regularly, and bring in new things to keep it interesting. I
also like to have things to listen to as well as look at. I suppose I like museums
because I’m really interested in history and art. We study these subjects at
college, but I’ve actually found out a lot more about them from museums than
from my textbooks.
Emily
I’m lucky because I live in New York, so there are lots of great museums for me
to visit. One thing I’ve learnt is that you should never try to see a whole museum
the first time you go. Just go to one or two rooms, and then return as often as
you can to see the rest. For me, it’s important that the people who work in the
museum are pleasant, and happy to talk to me about the things in the exhibition.
That makes a big difference.
Daniel
I don’t go to museums much, except during my holidays in new cities. Then I
make sure I spend at least a day going to the most famous ones. If it’s a big
museum and I don’t have much time, I sometimes walk into a room and choose
just five things to look at. I also take a tour if there is one, as I learn so much
more from listening to the person showing us round than I do if I’m by myself.

1 Who always visits museums when they travel?

A Chris B Emily C Daniel
2 Who says it is important to visit the same museum several times?
A Chris B Emily C Daniel
3 Who likes museums where the exhibitions often change?
A Chris B Emily C Daniel
4 Who says that museums should have friendly staff?
A Chris B Emily C Daniel
5 Who says that they sometimes only look at a few things in a room?
A Chris B Emily C Daniel
6 Who learns more in a museum than in a classroom?
A Chris B Emily C Daniel
7 Who prefers going around a museum with a guide to going alone?
A Chris B Emily C Daniel
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QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING
A great science teacher
Three teenagers talk about their science teachers.
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Joshua
Mrs Philips was my science teacher when I joined my school and she still is, so I
don’t know what the other teachers are like. But I think Mrs Philips is amazing.
Her lessons always seem to go really fast – she gives us so much great stuff to
do. Even when we think something is too hard for us, she says she knows we
can all do it, and she’s usually right! She also shows us drawings, photos and
websites to explain how things work, which I love.
Dan
I have a fantastic science teacher called Mrs Rhodes. She loves her subject –
especially plants. She is able to draw wonderful pictures of them on the board,
which helps us understand them. She never seems to get tired or bored when
she’s teaching. She takes time to get to know each student in the class so that
she can help them better. I think she’s the reason I want to be a science teacher
one day.
Chris
In just one year, Mrs James has become my favourite teacher. Until I joined her
class, I was very bad at science, but she explained things so well that I soon
understood them better. My marks went up almost immediately. She’s always
happy to spend extra time with us at the end of lessons if we’re having problems.
But it isn’t just teaching that makes her great. She’s also interested in our lives
and gives advice on how to be a better person.

1 Who says his teacher helps with things other than science?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris
2 Who says his teacher is really interested in what she teaches?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris
3 Who says his teacher believes every student can be successful?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris
4 Who says he has chosen his future career because of his teacher?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris
5 Who says his teacher helped him to improve quickly?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris
6 Who says he’s only ever had one science teacher at his school?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris
7 Who says his teacher is very good at drawing?
A Joshua B Dan C Chris

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School boat festival
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Elena
Our class heard about the school boat festival in our science class. Our teacher
explained that we had to make several different boats so we could learn what
makes boats float on water. First, my group made a sailing boat, but when we
sailed it in the school swimming pool, it sank because ther e were holes in the
wood! So, we decided to make a boat from old plastic bottles and that didn’t sink
under the water!
Astrid
The boats our class built for the school boat festival were amazing. Our
technology teacher showed us a video about how boats and ships are built. Then
she told us to make a model of a ship using wood, plastic and metal. After that,
we had to make a short film that explained how we made our model of a ship.
Then we took our models to the local park and sailed them on the lake.
Kumiko
We were really excited and stopped talking when the headteacher told us about
the school boat festival at our whole school morning meeting. We decided to
make a model of a Viking long boat and give it to our English teacher because
her husband is Danish and she’s leaving at the end of the school year to go and
work in his country. We didn’t want to sail it on the river in case it sank!

1 Whose teacher asked the class to make a boat from different things?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko
2 Whose class was interested when they heard about the boat festival?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko
3 Whose teacher told the students why they had to make boats?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko
4 Whose class wanted to make a present for their teacher?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko
5 Whose class recorded a video showing what they learned?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko
6 Whose classmates built a boat that didn’t work?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko
7 Whose classmates didn’t test their boat on the water?
A Elena B Astrid C Kumiko

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QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING
Three great TV shows
For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Active Art
Active Art is a new show for 12–15-year-olds. Each week, the world-famous artist
Tony Moldino shows viewers how to make an amazing work of art. He’s great in
front of the camera and surprisingly funny. Last week’s show was all about
painting faces. This week, it’s drawing with pencil and next week, it’s digital
photography. You can see Active Art every Tuesday and Thursday at 5.00 p.m.
B Dance!
Dance! is a new drama for teenagers, about the lives of teachers and students at
a dance school in New York. The most important person in the story is Tina
Giles, a young girl from a poor part of town who dreams of becoming a big star.
On her first day at the school she meets Joe, Heather and John. They become
close and together they have many exciting adventures. Dance! is on every
Monday night at 7.00.
C You and Me
The new series of You and Me returns this Saturday at 16.00 p.m. with a special
show that’s twice as long as usual. This show is perfect for the whole family to
watch together, as everyone will find something to laugh at. Each week, we get a
different story about the life of Harriet, a high school student. In this week’s
episode, her younger brother gets a part in the school play. Harriet wants to be in
the play too and does everything she can think of to make this happen!

1 Which show is on twice a week?

A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me
2 Which show is about a group of friends?
A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me
3 Which show teaches you how to do something?
A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me
4 Which show is a comedy?
A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me
5 Which show is about someone who wants to change her life?
A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me
6 Which show has a well-known star?
A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me
7 Which show is good for people of all ages?
A Active Art B Dance! C You and Me

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My favourite book
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Jian
This well-known book was in a box of old books that a neighbour gave me. I
wasn’t sure about it when I picked it up because I saw the pictures and thought it
was a book for little children. But I was bored, so I started reading. After a few
pages I couldn’t stop, and when I got to the last page, I was quite upset that there
wasn’t more. It’s about two friends who play a game, and how it changes their
lives. It’s brilliant!
Max
This was one of the first books I ever had, but it’s still a favourite. Even before I
could read, I loved looking at the drawings as my parents read the story to me.
Now my little sister’s got it, and she loves it too. The writer has become quite
famous, but this is the first book she wrote, and not many people have heard of
it. It’s very different from the books she wrote later. I suppose what you write
about changes as your life changes.
Kojo
I read this book for the first time when I was about eight. One of the reasons I
liked it was that it was about people growing up in a place which I knew nothing
about. My friend read it too, and our ideas for games often came from this book. I
read it again recently, and I still think it’s great, except the last few pages. What
happens in them doesn’t seem real.

1 Who does not like the way the book ends?

A Jian B Max C Kojo
2 Who enjoyed the pictures in the book?
A Jian B Max C Kojo
3 Who explains how he got the book?
A Jian B Max C Kojo
4 Who enjoyed learning about lives which are different from his own?
A Jian B Max C Kojo
5 Who says something about what happens in the story?
A Jian B Max C Kojo
6 Who says the book is not very well-known?
A Jian B Max C Kojo
7 Who felt sad when he finished the book?
A Jian B Max C Kojo

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Our free-time activities
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Lei Wei
I’ve been a member of the school cooking club since I was ten. I’m best known
as a brilliant cake maker. Last year, I made 100 cupcakes for my cousin’s 18th
birthday party and everyone said they were delicious. Cooking is only expensive
if you buy unusual food, like Chinese vegetables that you can’t find in a
supermarket. I did this and make a special dinner for my Dad when he was 50.
Deepak
When I was younger, I became interested in photography when my uncle let me
take photos on his big digital camera. I’ve got my own camera now – I saved my
pocket money for a year to buy it and it’s fantastic. I love taking photos of people
playing sport – it’s really difficult to catch them at the right moment so I take
several photos. The head teacher has asked me to take the photos at the school
fashion show, which will be fun.
Romeo
My aunt works for a fashion magazine and wears really cool clothes. I’m different
to most boys because I love making clothes for me and my sisters, so I want to
study fashion at college. I’ve already got some experience of the fashion world.
With my aunt’s help, I won a competition to help get the clothes ready when a
famous American photographer came to take photos of models wearing winter
clothes. It was a really interesting day and I could earn some money.

1 Who got some help with their hobby from a family member?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo
2 Who had success with something they did for their family?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo
3 Who used their own money to get something they needed to do their hobby?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo
4 Whose hobby could be what they choose to learn about in the future?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo
5 Whose hobby has allowed them to do some paid work?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo
6 Whose hobby sometimes costs them a lot of money?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo
7 Whose hobby is sometimes hard to do well?
A Liu Wei B Deepak C Romeo

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School cooking competition
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Alice
Our class has just won a prize in a cooking competition – and we’re going to be
on the local TV news tonight. The judges liked our pizzas because they were
delicious and we also made pasta with sauce and dessert for the children in our
school for lunch yesterday. Our teacher is married to a chef who helped us with
our main course. We’re planning to bake some cakes tomorrow and sell them.
We want to get enough money to pay for a school trip.
Eva
Our class teacher heard about the cooking competition on the local TV news and
told us about it. We decided to enter and won second prize! We made rice and
vegetables, lemonade and dessert for our parents. We turned the school hall into
a restaurant for one evening. Our prize is a visit to the kitchens of a famous
restaurant in our city – Gigi’s. My cousin works there and she says the food is
amazing.
Jenny
The food our class made for the cooking competition was amazing. We baked a
lot of cakes – chocolate, orange, lemon and honey. We also used vegetables
from the school garden to make steak with vegetable salad for the class below us
and everyone said it was fantastic. It was an interesting project and we learned a
lot about food. We won third prize for our cakes and took them to a home for old
people near our school.

1 Whose food was popular with other students?

A Alice B Eva C Jenny
2 Whose class learned about the cooking competition from a TV programme?
A Alice B Eva C Jenny
3 Whose class baked cakes and gave them away?
A Alice B Eva C Jenny
4 Whose class won a trip in the cooking competition?
A Alice B Eva C Jenny
5 Whose class got some help from someone who works in a restaurant?
A Alice B Eva C Jenny
6 Whose class used food grown in the school to make lunch for another class?
A Alice B Eva C Jenny
7 Whose class plans to use their cakes to make money?
A Alice B Eva C Jenny

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Part-time jobs
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Helena
I have a part-time job in a café in the city centre. I work there every Saturday
from 9.00 to 5.00 and I have worked there every week for almost a year. I like
working there – the customers are really friendly and they always ask how I am.
We get to eat the café’s food for lunch – it’s all delicious. My favourite is the
cheese sandwiches with chips! When I’m older, I’d like to have my own café.
Katja
I have worked in the local supermarket since last summer now and I really enjoy
it. I work two evenings a week and a full day on either Saturday or Sunday.
Saturdays are the best day for me to work so I can go out with my friends after
work and have a rest the day after. It’s often very busy at work so the time goes
quickly. I prefer it when I’m busy.
Paula
I’ve got a part-time job in a gift shop. It sells cards and birthday presents and it
also has presents for days like Mother’s Day. I’ve worked there for two years and
get on well with the other staff. I work on Saturdays, but in the summer holidays I
work on some days during the week as well. We sometimes get people asking
what to buy for their family – I like giving them ideas. It’s a great job!

1 Who wants to work in the same field later in life?

A Helena B Katja C Paula
2 Who likes to have a lot to do at work?
A Helena B Katja C Paula
3 Who helps people make decisions at work?
A Helena B Katja C Paula
4 Who works only at the weekend?
A Helena B Katja C Paula
5 Who prefers to work on Saturdays?
A Helena B Katja C Paula
6 Who has worked in their job for the longest time?
A Helena B Katja C Paula
7 Who works more in the summer?
A Helena B Katja C Paula

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Favourite places
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Esteban
The most beautiful place to visit in my city is the Alhambra castle. There
has been a castle there since the 9th century, although it’s only since the
13th century that kings have lived there. The best time to visit is first thing
in the morning or in the late evening, as the castle gets very busy with tour
groups during the day. My favourite part of the castle is the gardens, as
they have water running through all of them
George
My favourite place in my town is the sports center. I go there every
weekend to play tennis with my cousin. He’s older than me and a really
good player, but sometimes I manage to beat him! The sports centre is
really big and it has two swimming pools. In the summer when it’s hot I like
to use the outdoor pool, but my cousin prefers the indoor pool as it’s bigger.
Michele
I think that the best place to visit near where I live is the local museum. It
has paintings from the 15th century that are very beautiful and sculptures,
too. Most tourists want to take photos of the tower because the city is
famous for it, and many of them visit the cathedral that is next to it in the
square. Not many tourists go to the museum, so it’s always peaceful there.
1 Whose account tells us about who lived in their favourite place?
A Esteban B George C Michele
2 Who goes to their favourite place with someone else?
A Esteban B George C Michele
3 Whose city is well known for one building?
A Esteban B George C Michele
4 Whose favourite place has a lot of tourists that visit it?
A Esteban B George C Michele
5 Whose favourite place has a lot of beautiful things to look at inside it?
A Esteban B George C Michele
6 Who prefers the outdoor facilities at their favourite place?
A Esteban B George C Michele
7 Whose favourite place is quiet?
A Esteban B George C Michele
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Learning for fun
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Meet three women who enjoy taking classes in their free time.

Paula
I work full time as a nurse, and don’t have much time for hobbies, but I’ve been
interested in photography since I was a child. On my last holiday to India, I took
lots of pictures, and everyone I showed them to said they were great. So I
decided to do a course. At first, I was afraid I might not be good enough. After all,
it was my first time as a student for ten years! But I loved it from the very first
lesson.
Sally
When I was still at school, I started learning the violin. It was fun and I was quite
good at it, but I didn’t do it for long, because I had so many other hobbies. Then
last year, I was having a hard time in my job, and my husband bought me a violin
as a present. I started learning with a teacher again. All three of my children are
learning to play instruments too, so now we can practise with each other!
Kim
Last year I moved to a new city because of my job. I didn’t have anything to do in
the evenings, so one of my colleagues said I should try a class at the local
college. I immediately thought of cooking. My mum was a fantastic cook, and
when I was a child I loved watching her in the kitchen, but I never learned how to
cook myself. The other students on the course are around my age, and
sometimes we go to restaurants together, or even the cinema.

1 Who does her hobby with people in her family?

A Paula B Sally C Kim
2 Who started classes after getting some good advice?
A Paula B Sally C Kim
3 Who began her hobby after feeling unhappy at work?
A Paula B Sally C Kim
4 Who did her hobby for a long time before starting classes?
A Paula B Sally C Kim
5 Who has made new friends at her classes?
A Paula B Sally C Kim
6 Who felt worried before starting her classes?
A Paula B Sally C Kim
7 Who first had classes in her hobby as a child?
A Paula B Sally C Kim

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What’s your hobby?
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Chloẽ
My love of windsurfing started when I was a child. It’s quite an expensive hobby
for most people, but I’m lucky because my uncle owns a windsurfing school. I
can go windsurfing for free with my cousins. They’ve won prizes for windsurfing
in different countries. I’m getting better at windsurfing now. Next year, I’d like to
buy my own board. I need to save a lot of money first though!
Ian
I love art. My grandfather was an artist so maybe it’s in the family! Unfortunately,
I never met him, but I’ve seen his picture. My love for art started at college. I
don’t go to college now, but I go to an art class with my friend. I won’t win any
prizes for my art – I’m not that good, but I enjoy it. I also love art shops. I
probably buy too much – I usually buy something every week!
Ben
My hobby is music. I’m really lucky because my friend’s a drum teacher. She’s
taught me a lot. I now play the drums in a group. I only joined the group last year,
but we’ve already played five concerts – two were at a local college. We entered
a music competition last month and won £500! I’ve always loved music and my
dream is to play in different cities around the world.

1 Who does their hobby with a family member?

A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben
2 Who began to be interested in their hobby at college?
A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben
3 Who won a prize for their hobby?
A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben
4 Who would like to do their hobby in different countries?
A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben
5 Who often spends money on their hobby?
A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben
6 Who is planning to buy some expensive equipment for their hobby?
A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben
7 Who had help with their hobby from a friend?
A Chloẽ B Ian C Ben

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We love London
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Louisa
I’ve lived in London nearly all my life. I love London, but I don’t like very crowded,
noisy places. I enjoy spending time in the big parks. I love the city in April when
they are full of flowers. I have a café in London which I opened two years ago. I
travel to work by train. It takes one hour, but I spend the time reading. And I love
reading!
Josh
My parents are both from villages, but I was born in London and I’ve never left. I
love being around lots of noise and people. I work for a very successful business
in the centre of London. I have a nice apartment – I can see London Bridge from
my bedroom window. I’m lucky because I live close to work and it’s a pleasant
walk from my apartment. I know lots of people hate their journey to work.
Anita
All my family live in London. I went to university in France, but then I came back.
London can be very busy and noisy, but I don’t mind that. I like big cities. Last
spring I went to Tokyo. It was great. My dream is to work there one day. In
London, I have a long journey to work and the train is always late. It’s the worst
part of my day – it’s awful! Trains are better in Japan.

1 Who has always lived in London?

A Louisa B Josh C Anita
2 Who prefers quiet places?
A Louisa B Josh C Anita
3 Who started a business in London?
A Louisa B Josh C Anita
4 Who could like to live somewhere else?
A Louisa B Josh C Anita
5 Who lives in a home with a view?
A Louisa B Josh C Anita
6 Who likes London in the spring?
A Louisa B Josh C Anita
7 Who hates their journey to work?
A Louisa B Josh C Anita

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Computer games
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Three teenagers talk about playing computer games.

Kamil
I spend about five hours a week playing computer games. My parents don’t mind
because they know it’s less time than some teenagers spend on the computer. I’ve got
all kinds of games, but the ones I like most are those where you learn things. I’ve got a
brilliant game called ‘History Ship’. It shows you what life was like on sailing ships
hundreds of years ago and it’s fun to play. There’s another interesting game I’d like to
get called ‘Space Journey’. It’s quite expensive, but I think I’ll have enough money for it
soon.
Mia
Both of my brothers love being outdoors playing football, but the hobby I enjoy most is
playing computer games. My parents are OK with that because they think you can learn
a lot from playing games. The only thing they say is that I can’t play games on the
evenings I have homework. I’ve got a variety of games, but my favourite is called
‘Forestworld’. A friend said it was an amazing game, so I was really pleased when I got
it as a present for my birthday.
Liam
I’ve enjoyed playing computer games for as long as I can remember. I have lots of
different games, but the one I like most is called ‘Sea Adventure’. It’s a really great
game. I wasn’t very good at it at first, but I’ve improved and can complete the different
levels really quickly now. Several of my friends like computer games too, so they come
round to my house at the weekend and we play together. It’s great fun!

1 Who says their favourite computer game was a gift?

A Kamil B Mia C Liam
2 Who often plays computer games with other people?
A Kamil B Mia C Liam
3 Who has seen a new computer game they would like to buy?
A Kamil B Mia C Liam
4 Who prefers playing computer games to doing sport?
A Kamil B Mia C Liam
5 Who has got better at playing their favourite computer game?
A Kamil B Mia C Liam
6 Who is not allowed to play computer games every day?
A Kamil B Mia C Liam
7 Who prefers computer games that teach something?
A Kamil B Mia C Liam

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Swimming

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Three teenagers talk about their sport.

Becky
I’ve always loved swimming and a few years ago, I joined a swimming club with my
older brother. Our mum drives us to the local pool every morning. It’s not far in the car,
but practice starts at 6 a.m., so we have to get up early. My brother does other sports
and is fitter than me, but I’m hoping to improve and get faster. Maybe one day, I’ll even
win a competition!
Dom
My mum took me to the pool a lot when I was very young and I’ve belonged to a
swimming club since I was about seven. I now swim for three hours every day except
Monday. I need to stay fit, so I run and go to the gym as well. I’ve always been a fast
swimmer and I’m lucky enough to have won a few competitions. I’d like other teenagers
to do more sport, so I’ve started a blog about swimming and staying healthy.
Josie
I had to change my swimming club about a year ago because my family moved house. I
like my new club, but the coach makes us work hard. In many ways, that’s a good thing.
I’m much fitter and my swim times have improved – for example, I can swim a length of
the pool more quickly now. Unfortunately, our new house isn’t close to the pool and it
takes about an hour to get there. I’m sometimes glad when it’s the weekend and I can
stay at home!

1 Who travels a long way to a pool?

A Becky B Dom C Josie
2 Who has come first in a swimming race?
A Becky B Dom C Josie
3 Who does swimming practice daily?
A Becky B Dom C Josie
4 Who writes online about swimming?
A Becky B Dom C Josie
5 Who swims faster now than 12 months ago?
A Becky B Dom C Josie
6 Who does various sports?
A Becky B Dom C Josie
7 Who swims at the same club as a family member?
A Becky B Dom C Josie

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A dancer’s life
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Priya
I work as a dancer, and I’m also studying part-time. I practise most days and have to do
my college work, so I can’t always go out with my friends at weekends, but that’s fine.
We text each other every day. I mostly dance in musicals, but in the future I’m hoping to
start jazz dance. My mum always comes to watch me on stage. She’s my biggest fan!
Being a dancer isn’t easy, but I want to do it as long as I can.

Zoe
There are dancers of all ages in my dance company and every year we go on
international tours together. My cousin also dances with me. She’s been a dancer for
seven years and people everywhere know her now. She was a jazz dancer in the past,
but loves what we do now. I don’t usually feel worried before I dance in front of others –
I know I’m good! But that’s only because I try so hard. I spend about three hours
dancing every day.

Heike
I come from a family of dancers so maybe it’s not surprising I’m one too. I’m in a hip-hop
group at the moment, but actually I can dance to any music – even jazz! I’m the
youngest member of my dance group. Before each show, I think of everything that
might go wrong, but I try hard to tell myself it’ll all be OK. We dance all over the country,
so I’m away from home almost every day and I miss my friends a lot.

1 Who practices her dancing seven days a week?

A Priya B Zoe C Heike
2 Who feels scared before she goes on stage?
A Priya B Zoe C Heike
3 Who would like to try a different type of dance?
A Priya B Zoe C Heike
4 Who feels sad that she can’t spend much time with her friends?
A Priya B Zoe C Heike
5 Who says she has no plans to change her job?
A Priya B Zoe C Heike
6 Who has a family member who is famous?
A Priya B Zoe C Heike
7 Who says the people she dances with are older than her?
A Priya B Zoe C Heike

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How three young people became DJs
For each question, choose the correct answer.

DJ Fire
This Russian DJ grew up travelling with his parents who were in a rock band. He started
learning piano at four, and drums at twelve. As a teenager, he wrote songs and posted
them online as a hobby. Then, at 20, a music company started paying him to write
songs for pop bands – and some have been on the radio. Later he became interested in
electronic music and started playing it in clubs. He’s hoping to get an invitation to play at
some international festivals this summer.

DJ Goldrock
This South African DJ started the piano when he was 5. At 15, he played pop songs at a
cousin’s birthday party, and got a hundred kids dancing. At that moment, he knew he
wanted to be a DJ and never have a normal job. He started a website where he played
his favourite songs, and soon had lots of fans. He’s now 20 and has his own show on
national radio. For the past three years, he’s spent his summers going around the world
playing dance music at festivals.

DJ Mango
At 15, this Brazilian DJ’s parents gave him a new computer and DJ equipment for
making electronic dance music. Later that year, he started playing music at local dance
parties to make some extra money, and the parties just got bigger and bigger. A few
years later, a journalist asked him why he became a DJ. He said that as a child his
dream was to play the electronic guitar for a rock group, but he wasn’t good enough!

1 Who travels to different countries every year to play his music?

A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango
2 Who comes from a family of musicians?
A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango
3 Who was paid to make music as a teenager?
A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango
4 Who knows how to play more than one musical instrument?
A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango
5 Who works for a radio station?
A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango
6 Who writes music for other musicians?
A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango
7 Who wanted to play in a band when he was younger?
A DJ Fire B DJ Goldrock C DJ Mango

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My trip to Rome
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Rhodri
I had a great time in Rome with my family. It was my first holiday outside my own
country and I couldn’t wait to go. I found out all I could about Rome from the library and
on the internet. Knowing about the history made seeing all the old buildings, like the
Colosseum, much more interesting. We were able to do lots of sightseeing because the
taxis and buses and the metro were cheap and fast.

Patrick
It was really hot when I arrived at Rome airport with my parents last summer. I love
walking around famous places like the Trevi Fountain, but all the cars and buses in the
city sometimes made walking difficult. I really loved the food. The Italians have a special
kind of ice cream called ‘gelato’ which is wonderful, but the best thing I had was a pizza
at a local market. I also got some great things to take back for my friends.

Josh
It was so hot when my dad and I went to Rome last year that we usually waited until
after the sun went down to explore the city on foot. During the day we went to
museums, shops and restaurants. The pasta there is amazing, and I had some Italian
ice cream, called ‘gelato’, for the first time. That was the thing I liked most. After a few
days in Rome, we decided to take a train into the countryside for a day. It was nice to
see all the small villages and farms.

1 Who says it was easy to travel around in Rome?

A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh
2 Who says he felt very excited before his holiday?
A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh
3 Who says there was a lot of traffic in Rome?
A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh
4 Who says he prepared carefully for his trip?
A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh
5 Who said his favourite food on the trip was Italian ice cream?
A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh
6 Who bought some things to give as gifts?
A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh
7 Who took a short trip outside Rome?
A Rhodri B Patrick C Josh

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QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING
Three great campsites to try this summer
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Sandy Bay
This campsite is on an excellent beach, and has its own surfing school with special
prices for campers. You can also learn to windsurf and sail there. The sea is safe for
swimming, so it’s a great place for families. The large swimming pool is great in
summer, and has a wide area of grass around it. Its small supermarket has long
opening hours. It doesn’t matter what size tent you bring, as the campsite is large and
you won’t be too near your neighbours!

High Wood
There are lots of activities you can do at High Wood campsite, from fishing to cycling,
and they’ll lend you any of the equipment you need. It’s not as large as some
campsites, but it’s clean and modern. It has a fantastic pool with a roof window which
can open and close. There’s also a special area where you can watch films or dance
under the stars to local bands. For food shopping, try the shop in the nearby village.

Black Lake
The wonderful thing about Black Lake campsite is walking up in the morning and seeing
the beautiful mountains all around you. You don’t have to bring your own tent – there
are some already there you can pay to use. There’s lots to do – you can swim in the
lake or walk in the forest. And don’t forget to bring your mountain bike with you! If you
want to cook for yourself, the shop in the next village has a good variety of food.

1 Which campsite has an indoor swimming pool?

A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake
2 Which campsite offers water sports classes?
A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake
3 Which campsite has great views?
A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake
4 Which campsite has a shop where people can buy food?
A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake
5 Which campsite offers evening activities?
A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake
6 Which campsite has lots of space for your tent?
A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake
7 Which campsite has bikes you can borrow?
A Sandy Bay B High Wood C Black Lake

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How I became a tennis coach
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Petra
I grew up in Germany, but when I was 17, I moved to Spain so I could go to a
tennis centre there. It was hard to be without my family and friends, especially
when I hurt myself or got ill. However, my tennis improved a lot. After three
years, I left the centre and began my career. I started playing in big competitions
around the world. I did OK, but wasn’t earning enough money, so I quickly
decided to become a tennis coach instead. I now teach children who are just
starting the game, which is fun.

Bea
When I was 14, my dad sent me to a tennis centre near my home in Italy. He
thought I might become a top player like him, but I saw how much time he spent
going from one country to another during his career, and I’ve never wanted that
for myself. My favourite things at the tennis centre were spending time at the pool
or having barbecues with friends in the evenings. I’m now a coach, and teach
young tennis stars at summer camps in Italy.

Sara
When I went to live in Spain so I could go to a famous tennis centre there, my
dad came with me, and my mum stayed at home in Scotland. My tennis really
improved during my two years there, but when I broke my foot it became clear
that a career as a tennis player wasn’t going to be possible. I went home for a
year and then returned to the centre to do a coaching course. I now teach the
best young players in Scotland.

1 Who didn’t enjoy tennis as much as other activities at the tennis centre?
A Petra B Bea C Sara
2 Who had to change her plans for the future after an accident?
A Petra B Bea C Sara
3 Who says she missed people from home while she was at the tennis centre?
A Petra B Bea C Sara
4 Who went back to the tennis centre to learn to become a coach?
A Petra B Bea C Sara
5 Who doesn’t like the idea of travelling a lot for her job?
A Petra B Bea C Sara
6 Who moved to a different country with a member of her family?
A Petra B Bea C Sara
7 Who teaches tennis to young people who haven’t played before?
A Petra B Bea C Sara

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QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE MATCHING
Победить True/False/Not Given?

Практически каждый первый готовящийся к IELTS Reading ненавидит true-

false-not given всей душой. Есть ли проверенный способ с ним справиться?

Есть! Важны всего 3 вещи:

1) Хорошо понять/правильно перевести как вопрос в задании, так и кусок

текста, к которому он относится. Высокий уровень английского нам в
помощь: чем лучше грамматика и словарь - тем лучше понимаете текст.
Часто дело в каком-то одном слове или словосочетании, которое мы не
знаем и из-за этого даем неправильный ответ

2) Быть внимательными. Частично это про язык, частично - технический

скилл. Например, часто не видят в тексте имя или название, или не до конца
дочитывают предложение, и из-за этого делают ошибки.

3) Мыслить логически. Это важно вообще для всего IELTS. Рассуждения,

анализ, выводы нам в помощь!

Ну и практика еще не помешает, куда же без нее:). Этот мерзкий true-false-

not given еще имеет близкого родственника yes-no-not given, и попадется
на экзамене обязательно!

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