15 questions
What does the writer provide for the reader in this text?
advice on how to become a successful athlete
information on the careers of the writer’s sporting heroes
a warning about the dangers of being a young athlete
information on how to find out about your local athletics club
Who first encouraged the writer to become involved in athletics?
her brother
a teacher
her parents
a coach
Why did the writer decide against having a career in music?
She thought she could make more money as an athlete.
She worried about having less free time as a musician.
She worried about disappointing her athletics coach.
She thought she could turn to music later on in life.
What does the writer think the key to her success has been?
training seven days a week
having good athletics coach
eating healthy diet
being confident in her ability
Which text message would the writer sent to her friend?
A new vegetarian restaurant has opened near me. Let’s go on Wednesday evening because I won’t be training that day.
I’m so tired! I was out till midnight for the last two nights. Getting up at six afterwards to train isn’t much fun.
Sorry, I can’t come on Friday night. I’m in an important competition on Saturday. I’ve trained so hard and feel really positive about winning.
I can’t come out tonight because I’m training for tomorrow’s competition. My trainer says I should win but I don’t think I’m good enough.
Choose the most suitable answer.
'Pro-Footballer' video game for sale - or will exchange for similar game. Contact Ed - classroom 3A.
You can offer Ed a lower price for his video game.
Ed would like to find a good value game to buy.
If you give Ed a game you may get his one free.
You can get the video game for free from Ed.
Choose the most suitable answer.
LIBRARY
To use a computer for more than 15 minutes, please book at reception.
You can use a computer for up to quarter of an hour without booking.
You must book a session 15 minutes before using a computer.
You can only use the computer at reception for a limited time.
You can use the computer for unlimited time.
Choose the most suitable answer.
Pete - can I get a lift to the party tomorrow? Our car's at the garage. Could your mom pick me up at my place? My brother will collect us afterwards.
Jo
Joe's mum can no longer take Pete to the party.
Joe will wait for his lift at the garage.
Joe's brother will bring both boys home later on.
They will go home by themselves.
Choose the most suitable answer.
Game Zone
Refunds only given if game has a fault.
Receipt essential.
You will get your money back from Gamezone if your game gets broken.
If there's a problem with a game, you must prove it's from Gamezone.
Refunds are available at Gamezone even if your receipt is lost.
You cannot refund under any circumstances.
Choose the most suitable answer.
To: Maria
If you enter the story competition in New magazine, you could win a laptop, or have your story published. The school library could get free books too.
From: Ms Smith
a magazine will write a story about her.
the school library will give her some books.
she will get a lot of money.
both she and her school will benefit.
What is the writer trying to do in this text?
describe how children make friends at summer camp
suggest how parents should choose a summer camp for children
explain what it is like for children at a summer camp
advise children how to behave at a summer camp
What does the writer say about rock climbing at the camp?
Some children already know how to do it.
Some children prefer to swim or play table-tennis.
Some children refuse to take part.
Some children find it more enjoyable than they expected to.
What surprises the writer about the children who stay at the camp?
the youngest ones g=find it hard to be away from home.
They complain if they cannot phone their parents.
They miss meal times with their parents.
They seem grateful for their experience here.
What does the writer think about some parents?
They should visit their children instead of phoning them.
They don't need to keep on phoning the camp.
They shouldn't allow their children to bring phones to camp.
They need to be reminded to phone their children.
Which postcard might a child at the camp send home?
I was annoyed when they suggested I put on old, jeans but I guess they were right.
It's so unfair that everyone else can use their mobile phone, but they won't let me use mine.
I've made some good friends but we're all bored because there isn't much to do here.
I was really frightened every time we went rock climbing, so they let me do something else instead.