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Reading part 1. Look at the text in each question.
What does it say? Click the correct box A, B or C.
1) RESERVED PARKING A) People using the bank are allowed to park here.
For Bank B) Employees of the bank can park their cars here.
Customers Only C) Nobody is allowed to park in front of the bank.
2) Passengers are asked to make sure
Please remember to take all A) they leave their belongings behind them.
your personal belongings with B) they have all of their belongings before leaving the train
you when you leave the train. C) they stand near the door ready to get off the train.
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3) What does Gina want Susie to do?
To: Susie A) give someone a message.
From: Gina B) meet Mike at Susie's home.
Could you tell Mike that C) tell Mike her email address.
I can't meet him tomorrow?
I've lost his telephone number and
I don't know his email address.
Thanks a lot.
4)
NO DOGS A) Deaf and blind dogs are not allowed here.
ALLOWED ON BEACH B) People can't bring their dogs to the beach at all.
EXCEPT: BLIND AND C) Only specially trained "assistance dogs" are allowed
DEAF GUIDE DOGS on the beach.
5)
☆ BUY 3 WHEELS ☆ A) Buy three wheels and get one free with installation.
GET 1 FREE B) Buy three wheels for the price of one.
Installation and C) Buy three wheels and get one free without
hardware additional installation.
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Reading part 2.
There are descriptions of eight jobs A-H.
Decide which jobs would be the most suitable for the people below 5-9.
6 Sandra is doing a four-year degree in hair and beauty and wants to work as a volunteer for
her third-year work experience. She likes to be part of a team and would enjoy dealing
with customers.
7 Manuela is from Spain and is looking for work to support herself financially while she
studies English at a local college. She can only work on Saturdays and Sundays and
some evenings.
8 Stella is looking for work during the holidays. She’s studying business at college and would
love somewhere she can gain experience in a business environment and put her IT skills
into practice.
9 John is looking for a job where he can work with customers. He recently completed a course
in this area of work and is keen to find a job that would offer support in developing skills
in managing staff.
10 Simon has a job but wants to work with teenagers during the weekend. He is planning a
career change and is happy to work without pay in order to gain experience.
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Jobs Available
A ABC Computer Specialists E Amega
Do you have customer service skills? ABC Would you like to work in a modern office
Computer Specialists are looking for sales environment, building relationships with
advisers to join our growing customer customers, and working with our excellent
service team. This is a full-time post, 37 team? If you’ve recently completed your
hours a week, with great opportunities for studies at university and are looking for a
the right person. career in the beauty industry, then please
get in contact.
B Mansion House Hotel
An exciting opportunity for students wanting F Peterfield Forum
work experience in the Mansion House We are looking for keen volunteers to help
Hotel on a part-time basis. You will be run our summer school. You will have
dealing with international customers and a experience in working with young people
second language would be an advantage. and be prepared to accompany them on
Hours of work can be agreed to suit your trips. The school is open from Monday to
needs though you would be required to Friday and we need volunteers for at least
work some weekends. two of these days.
C Susie’s Hairdressing G Hall Green Community Centre
We are a new hairdresser’s and we want a This is a great opportunity to gain
young, hard-working volunteer to manage experience in youth work. We are looking
our reception desk. You will take calls, for a volunteer with work experience to
make bookings and help build a support our young people as they begin to
relationship with our customers. Suitable enter employment. You would be expected
candidates will be offered a one-year to work on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
contract. with occasional Sunday sessions.
D The Daily News H Lucas Media
Our business is growing and we need an Are you a student looking for work from
assistant for our customer service team. Monday to Friday over the vacation period?
The successful person will assist in We are offering a short-term contract to a
managing our sales staff and be keen young person to work with our sales
responsible for reporting on sales. The team. You will get an idea of how a modern
successful person will receive training. company operates, deal with customer
enquiries and have the chance to help
develop our website.
Reading part 3
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Read the text a traveller and for questions 10 to 18,
and decide if each sentence is correct (A) or incorrect (B).
World walker
Right now, somewhere in the world, Tom Turcich is walking. He started his hike in
April 2015 and is still going. His intention is to walk across every continent in the world.
Tom made the decision to travel the world after one of his close friends died at the age
of 17. The tragedy encouraged Tom to make the most of his own life. He spent the next few
years completing college and working to save money, and in 2015, he finally quit his job,
packed a few belongings and set off on foot from his home in New Jersey, USA.
He took a route south through the USA and Central America and down the west coast
of South America. After that, he travelled to Antarctica and Europe aboard a ship, and he is
currently walking across North Africa. From there, he’ll hike east through Asia and Australia.
Then he plans to fly to the west coast of the USA and cross that on foot, back towards his
final destination, his home in New Jersey.
Tom isn’t walking alone. He picked up a dog called Savannah from an animal shelter in
Texas. At first, he thought it would be useful to have a dog protecting him, but the two soon
became perfect travel companions. He thought he would have trouble crossing borders with
the dog, but he acquired a certificate proving that it was free of disease and since then the
process has been surprisingly simple.
Turcich usually walks about 38 kilometres a day, burning 5000 calories daily. He has
encountered a number of difficulties on the way, such as walking across the mountains and
volcanoes of Guatemala. They were so steep that he could only manage about 10 miles a
day. He carries just a tent, a sleeping bag and a few basic supplies, all of which he pushes a
baby stroller, as he found that it requires less effort than carrying a backpack.
When he first started out, his legs ached at the end of the day. But he is now used to
the exercise, although he makes sure to spend time at the end of the day stretching his legs.
He had worn out several pairs of hiking boots already, each pair lasting about 800 kilometres.
Tom has an arrangement with a friend in the States who mails him new pairs of sneakers
whenever he needs them.
He has had some great experiences along the way and is always surprised by the
generosity and hospitality of strangers, who frequently welcome him into their homes.
However, few of them believe him when he tells them that he has walked to South America
on foot, assuming that he has made a mistake speaking Spanish. But eventually, they accept
his story and are extremely impressed.
Tom keeps a blog where he documents his travels and posts wonderful photographs
that he has taken along the way. He had never been interested in photography before he
started his trek but now loves the art form. He hopes that after returning to the USA, he will
be able to work as a travel writer or photographer.
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11. Tom set off on his journey right after his friend died._______
12. Tom has already walked across South America and Europe._______
13. He took with him a dog that he'd had for years._________
14. In Guatemala, he had to slow down his pace._________
15. He thinks a baby stroller is more convenient than a backpack.______
16. He used to have to stretch every day, but he no longer needs to.________
17. He buys new shoes or boots locally whenever he wears out apair.________
18. Tom often made mistakes communicating with local people in Spanish._____
19. He didn't use to be into photography, but now he loves it._______
Reading part 4
Read the text. For each question, choose the correct answer.
Will We Ever Live On Mars?
Life on Mars, once the stuff of science fiction, is becoming an increasingly realistic goal for
many scientists and space enthusiasts. But will we ever make the Red Planet our home? Let's
take a look at some of the challenges and possibilities
Mars has an atmosphere, although a thin one, primarily composed of carbon dioxide with
traces of nitrogen and argon. This is a significant factor because it means that, in theory, we
could potentially convert some of this carbon dioxide into oxygen. But it's easier said than
done. The technology needed to accomplish this task is complex and still under development.
Then there's the matter of the Martian climate, which is much colder than Earth's and often
reaches -80 degrees Celsius at night. Moreover, Mars doesn't have a magnetic field to protect
it from solar radiation, making the surface uninhabitable for extended periods.
The distance from Earth to Mars is also a huge challenge. Depending on the alignment of
the two planets, the journey could take anywhere from six to nine months. It's a long,
dangerous journey with no guarantee of a safe return. Will it be difficult to convince people to
sign up to such a mission?
Still, despite these challenges, many scientists remain hopeful. They're working on
developing technologies to overcome these issues, from improving space travel to creating
habitats that can withstand harsh Martian conditions.
NASA is planning to send humans to Mars within the next two decades. The mission, known
as Mars 2020, will deploy a rover to collect and analyse samples of Martian soil and
atmosphere. This data will provide crucial information about the planet's habitability.
SpaceX, a private aerospace manufacturer led by Elon Musk, also has plans for Mars. Their
vision involves sending a million people to Mars by the end of the century to establish a self-
sustaining colony.
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So, will we ever live on Mars? It's still a question that remains unanswered. There are
formidable challenges to overcome, but our quest for exploration and discovery continues to
push the boundaries of what's possible. Perhaps one day, we might look up to the sky and see
our second home shining red.
19.What does the Martian atmosphere consist B Several years
of?
C Six to nine months
A. Primarily oxygen.
D Less than a month
B. Mainly nitrogen and argon.
23. What is SpaceX's vision for Mars?
C. Mostly carbon dioxide.
A. To send a manned mission to Mars.
D. Mainly water vapour. B. To mine Mars for resources.
20.What is one of the main challenges of the C. To turn Mars into a tourist destination.
Martian climate?
D. To create a large Mars colony that can
A. It's excessively cold. support itself.
B. It's too hot. 24. What would be a good introduction to this
article?
C. It's prone to violent storms.
A. Life on Mars is a topic that has always
D. It's too humid. fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts.
21. What is the primary barrier to living B. Human life on Mars is a distant dream.
on Mars? C. We're preparing to turn Mars into our
second home.
A. There's no breathable air.
D. Mars is just a barren desert with no
B. The surface is uninhabitable due to solar potential for human habitation.
radiation.
C. The planet is too far away.
D. The planet is too small to support life.
22. How long could the journey from Earth to
Mars take depending on the alignment of the
two planets?
A few weeks
