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Reading Part 18cambridge

The document outlines a reading comprehension exercise divided into three parts, focusing on matching texts with similar meanings, identifying key words, and understanding preferences and attitudes. It includes various exercises such as matching expressions, completing sentences, and answering multiple-choice questions based on provided texts. The aim is to enhance reading skills and comprehension in a structured format, suitable for exam practice.

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Reading Part 1 8CAMBRIDGE

• How many texts do you have to read in Part 1?


• What do you have to decide when you look at A, Band C?

FOCUS: WORDS WITH SIMILAR MEANING


1 Match expressions 1-5 with the expressions a-e that have similar meanings.
1 Photography is not permitted in the art gallery. a It is changing its opening hours.
2 The swimming pool will no longer be open after 8 p.m.
b It's in good condition and is almost new.
3 The printer was bought recently and works perfectly.
c Lower prices for some children if they are
4 If the side entrance is closed, please use the main entrance. with their mother or father.
5 Discount for under-12s when accompanied by a parent. d You must not use your camera here.
e You may have to go in a different way.
FOCUS: TEXT TYPES, CONTEXT AND FUNCTION
2 Look at the six short texts. Match 1-6 with text types a-f and say where you might see them.
a email b label c advertisement d note e notice f road sign

1
•These
be doors must
• 2
kept open
• 3

all times.
at
Wash sweater by hand
only, at low
temperature. I hope you're coming to see
us next month! You should
book your train tickets quickly
if you are.
Alice

.ipLEARN TO COOK.ip
4 5 6
MIA.m, for just (2)
I'm <A., lU:tl.e. short of C<A.Sh.
ijW Lenci me <A., bit £2Pweek!• illtf
1.tnuL the we.ekenc:L? SIA.Ck First lesson free
home soon. if you register by
ls<A.beUe this Friday.

3 Match answers a-f with short texts 1-6 in Exercise 2.


a You must not drive here.
b You don't have to pay for your first class if you join before the weekend.
c Do not put in washing machine or use hot water.
d She ought to make travel arrangements soon if she's going to visit.
e She hasn't got much money and wants to borrow some.
f Do not close them for any reason.

Training Test 2 Reading Part 1


GRAMMAR: IMPERATIVES AND 'NO+ -ING' FORMS

4 Complete the orders with words from the box.

1.....................here when traffic lights are red.


2 No ...................... in the nature park.
3........................this exit when film ends.
4 No....................near the driver or the doors.
5 No ...................... on the stairs.
6........................your seatbelts for landing.

5 Where would you see orders 1-6 from Exercise 4? Match them with a-f below.
a in a cinema
b in the countryside
c on a plane
d in the street
e inside a school building
f on a bus

6 In pairs, complete 1-6 using the correct form of suitable verbs.

this park except at weekends.


2 No .......................
1.........................right at
Dangerous rocks in water.
the end of this road.

2........................passengers
leave the train before you board.

1 No...................in

Reading Part 1 Training Test 2 -


3 Please don't.......................
photos in
the swimming pool
area.

3 No .....................
in this area.

Reading Part 1 Training Test 2 -


Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 1

Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.

A The bad weather will make a lot of public transport


late tomorrow.

1
HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED
OVERNIGHT
TRAIN AND BUS DELAYS POSSIBLE B Snow that is falling will cause a number of
CHECK WEBSITES REGULARLY - problems tomorrow.
SOME SCHOOLS AND OFFICES MAY
BE CLOSED TOMORROW

C Students should watch for announcements in case they


are unable to attend classes tomorrow.

2 What is Mrs Jones asking students to do?


Have you got books you've A share books they no longer want with their
already read? Bring them
schoolmates
to our Book Exchange on
Friday - other students B find out from other students which books they've
might enjoy them! enjoyed
Mrs Jones
C bring in a good book to talk about on Friday

3 A Sophie wants Billy to contact Joanna and warn her


about traffic problems in town.
Billy,
Have you got
Joanna's number?
I'm supposed to
meet her at the
cinema in 1O minutes, B Sophie needs to let Joanna know that she's probably
but Dad's driving going to be late.
me into town and
we're in a huge
traffic jam! Thanks!
Sophie

C Sophie's not sure when she's supposed to meet Joanna to


see a film.

Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 1


4 What is the coach doing?
A congratulating the team on their most recent win

B letting the team's fans know the positive effect of their


Just wanted to thank players
in Saturday's match, and support
people who supported them.
Remember, the other side
were league winners, so all
wasn't bad - but next time
C encouraging the team to play even better in a
let's beat them!
future match

A We have more food available, apart from what's

wJ
5
written on the menu.

C a fe
" -= - --- A To decide what to eat, you must go and look at the
board inside.
M en u
-- - -- ..
See below for our
regular dishes - or for B Speak to someone at the counter when you want to
today's 'specials' go order your food.
inside to see the board

Reading Part 1 Exam Practice Test 2 -


Reading Part 2

• How many descriptions of people do you have to read in Part 27


• How many matching texts can you choose from?

FOCUS: IDENTIFYING KEY WORDS


1 Complete the text with words from the box.

Sonia doesn't (1) ...................... going abroad because she isn't (2).............................on travelling long distances and she
really can't (3) ......................flying.She would (4) ......................to have a holiday near her home and she'd (5) ......................
go camping than stay in a hotel. She's (6) ......................of nature and really doesn't (7) ...................... if it rains a lot!

2 Work in pairs. Which of the words in Exercise 1 do we use for something we: a
like? b prefer? c dislike? d don't think is important?
,r.,·· ·';
{{;JI Bl Preliminary candidates often make mistakes with words that express likes and dislikes.

FOCUS: IDENTIFYING LIKES, DISLIKES AND PREFERENCES


3 Read this description of someone who wants to go to a sports centre. Underline the key expressions and the words that
tell you what he likes and prefers.

Ethan wants to train every day and he doesn't mind paying a regular amount to stay fit. He fancies learning a new sport
and prefers to make reservations by email.

FOCUS: MATCHING KEY WORDS WITH PARAPHRASES


4 Read these descriptions of three sports centres and decide which of A-C would be the most suitable for Ethan.
Then say why that is the correct answer.

A Greenfields
We don't charge much: just a £3 entrance fee (free for students). In summer, relax in our
outdoor pool or walk around our beautiful gardens. Open Tuesday to Friday, plus weekends.
We care about the environment, so please don't bring your car.
B Topfitness
There's nowhere better to get really fit. Gym membership costs just £20 per month and our
squash courts can be reserved online. Lessons are available for most activities. We open
from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; hot and cold drinks are available.

C Eastpark
Eastpark has both outdoor and indoor pools, playing areas for football and rugby and a first-class gym. Facilities can be
booked by phone only. For students, we offer reduced prices for membership. There are bus stops nearby and parking is
free.

Training Test 2 Reading Part 2


Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 2

Questions 6-10

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to visit a studio where films are made.
On the next page there are descriptions of eight film studios that people can visit. Decide
which film studios would be the most suitable for the people below.

Tom wants to look around the studio at his own speed, and visit the actual sets where
6 films were made. His mum wants to see online what the studio is like before she buys
tickets.

Ingrid is interested in seeing costumes that famous actors have worn, and she'd
7 also like to ride on a vehicle that originally appeared in a film. Ingrid's mum wants a
souvenir to remember their trip.

Roberto wants to visit a studio where famous films were made many years ago, and
8 buy something that appeared in one of the films. His dad wants to book online before they
go.

Simone likes science fiction films, and prefers looking at digital displays about how
9 special effects are achieved to reading information. Simone's dad wants to get a
digital guide.

Ben is interested in how scenes from famous cities are created in studios. He'd also like
10 to visit film locations outside the studios, accompanied by a guide who can answer his
questions.

Reading Part 2 Exam Practice Test 2 -


Film studios

A Grand Studios B Movieworld


These studios have been the home of special effects for
You'll find the best movies ever here, set far into the
years!There's plenty to look at and read, so allow lots of
future! Use the interactive videos on our computers,
time for your visit. And our friendly guides around the
to see how actors are turned into on-screen
studios are ready to help direct you to the most
monsters, using amazing make-up, costumes and
interesting sights. It's best to book online in advance.
filming techniques, and models of dinosaurs are
created to look as though they're alive! There are
video activities, and 'tours' of the studio to
download.
C Waverley Studios
These studios are huge, with plenty of space for
displaying the scenery and stages where big stars D Screen World
acted in scenes from famous films. Check the
Many famous movies from the last century were made in
website to see exactly what the studio offers inside.
these studios, and you can still see the costumes worn in
And because you're not shown around in groups,
them, and the original sets used in the films. There's a useful
you can spend as much time there as you want!
digital guide you can buy here, so you'll find your way
through these studios really quickly!

E WestWays
To visit this studio, get tickets in advance through F Filmfun
the website, to avoid long queues - it's very popular Come and visit amazingly realistic sets, from the streets
with people who love top movies from the 40s, of New York to the historical sites of Rome
many of which were filmed here. The studio also - and walk around them! The tour also includes a bus
has a great selection of items from various movies, ride to places in the surrounding area which have
now on sale as souvenirs! appeared in films, with a staff member to tell you
whatever you'd like to know.

G Star Studios
See a 360° online tour of these studios before you come H FilrnPark
- they're huge! And during your visit, ride through what
FilmPark has an amazing collection of old cars once
look like London and Paris streets, on original buses
used in films - and they still work! So, have a trip
used in old films, and even try on
in one and see the studios as you're driven around
costumes from films made here. Digital displays will give
its huge city street scenes. There's also a collection of
you plenty of information!
original clothes that stars were dressed in for their
movies. Visitors get free photos of themselves as
they leave.
- Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 2
Reading Part 3

• Is there a short text for each question, or one long text?


• How many options are there for each question?

VOCABULARY: ATTITUDE AND OPINION ADJECTIVES


1 We often use these adjectives to describe attitude and opinion. Use one of them to say how each of the people in 1-
8 feels.

1 Thanks very much for helping me. You're very kind.


2 I've been in a good mood all day!
3 I've studied really hard, so I'm sure I'll do well in tomorrow's test.
4 It was silly of me to do that. I'm very sorry.
5 I thought my team would win the cup, but they lost the final 5-0!
6 I can't believe that's the first time you skated! You did so well!
7 You can take as much time as you like. I'll wait here for you.
8 It's not fair: that boy's got a much newer phone than me!

GRAMMAR: -ED AND -ING ATTITUDE AND OPINION ADJECTIVES


2 Choose the correct form of the adjectives.
1 I was very interesting I interested in what that woman said about music.
2 That was probably the most bored I boring TV show I've ever seen.
3 I was disappointed I disappointing that my friends couldn't go to the fair with me.
4 The ending of that film was really shocked/ shocking. It kept me awake last night!
5 I felt exhausted/ exhausting after running in such a long race.
6 I get annoyed I annoying with my little brother when he behaves like that.
7 Some of the awful things on the TV news make me feel a bit depressing/ depressed.
8 'Stranger Things' is one of the most excited/ exciting series on television.

Bl Preliminary candidates often make mistakes with -ed and -ing adjectives.

3 Some of these sentences are correct and some have mistakes. Correct the sentences that are wrong.
1 I felt very tiring after doing homework all evening.
2 It was a very frightened book, but I read it all and I enjoyed it.
3 Thomas explained the rules of the game, but we were still a bit confused.
4 After a week at school, I just want to stay at home and feel relaxing.
5 There are some really excited rides at the summer fair.
6 I'm a bit worrying about my friend Lacey. She hasn't phoned.
7 Something really embarrassing happened to me yesterday.
8 I was very surprising when I saw that famous singer in our street.

Reading Part Training Test 2 -


3
FOCUS: IDENTIFYING KEV WORDS IN EXAM QUESTIONS
4 Look at these typical Part 3 questions and unfinished statements. Underline the key words in each.
1 What does the writer like most about playing the trumpet?
2 The writer felt nervous when he answered the phone because ...
3 How did Emma feel about going to a new school?
4 Francesca was bored during the train journey because ...
5 Why did the writer decide to get a new bike?
6 According to Liam, the main difference between badminton and tennis is ...

FOCUS: ANSWERING MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS IN YOUR OWN WORDS


5 Quickly read this paragraph and answer these questions.
1 What kind of text is it?
2 What's it about?
3 How does the speaker feel?

On my first day at the snowboarding school I was in a


beginners group of twelve, although some were clearly
'advanced beginners'. Before the instructor arrived they started
showing the rest of us the cool things they could do, which I
think annoyed some in the group, though I didn't mind. I
wanted to learn to snowboard well, and I felt sure that if I
watched others, listened to the instructor and kept practising, I
would, in the end, achieve that.
Previously, I'd watched snowboarding competitions and
I'd wondered whether it really could be as much as fun as
it looked, and by the end of that week I was
starting to find that it was. It was also a bit less tiring than I'd
expected.

6 Look at this question, underline the key words and then read the paragraph above
more carefully. Try to answer the question in your own words.
How did the writer feel when he first went snowboarding?

7 Now look at options A, B, C and D. Which best matches your own


answer in Exercise 6? Check your answer. Why are the other options
wrong?
A exhausted after doing so much hard exercise
B confident that he could become good at it
C disappointed that it was not an exciting sport to do
D angry with some of the learners in his group

Training Test 2 Reading Part 3


Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 3

Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Coasteering
Lily Carter had no idea what present she wanted for her
14th birthday. But she'd always been keen on challenging sports,
especially to do with water, like surfing and sailing. So when her
parents heard about an activity called coasteering - exploring rocks
along the coast by climbing and swimming - they thought Lily would
love it. They found a course offered at an activity centre called
Porthdean, just along the coast from the family home, which was
perfect. So after checking it was led by experienced instructors, they
signed her up.
Lily had seen a TV show about coasteering, and was interested in doing
it, although she'd thought only adults could take part. But then she
discovered that on courses at Porthdean, there'd also be people her age
jumping from rocks into the sea, and also exploring caves - which she
was never normally allowed to do, so she really wanted to go. But she
still asked her dad to go
along too and, although he wondered whether he'd like coasteering himself, he knew how much Lily wanted
someone to accompany her, so he agreed.
Lily and her dad drove to Porthdean, where they attended a session with their instructors to learn basic safety
and techniques and be given helmets and special wetsuits to keep the cold out. The group they joined was quite
small, which meant they got lots of individual attention. Says Lily, 'The entire trip was awesome - although the
water was freezing! But our instructors encouraged the whole group so much, we were ready to try absolutely
all the challenges, even stuff we hadn't expected
at all, like jumping off high cliffs! I must admit, the one I jumped off wasn't that high, but Dad went much
higher!'
'Anyway, Dad and I hadn't realised how hard it would be physically, so we were glad we were fit,' explains
Lily. 'Even so, afterwards, we actually felt like we'd done loads of hard exercise in the gym! But I'll keep the
memories of that trip forever, I reckon. And the instructors are going to put a video of it onto the website, so
my friends will see it. They'd never believe me otherwise!'

Reading Part 3 Exam Practice Test 2 -


11 Why did Lily's parents choose Porthdean for her coasteering present?
A It offered various courses in her favourite watersport.
B The instructors there were highly recommended.
C It wasn't too far away from where they lived.
D She had already tried some activities there.

12 How did Lily feel about the coasteering course?


A pleased that it included something she'd always wanted to try
B excited about doing the experience all on her own
C keen to find out more about what it involved
D interested to see whether she was the only teenager

13 Lily particularly liked her instructors because they made sure everyone
A was comfortable with the kit they were given.
B felt confident about the new things they would attempt.
C got the same amount of attention.
D knew all the activities they would take part in.

14 Lily says that after the course, she was


A happy she'd shared something so exciting with her dad.
B sorry she hadn't worked at getting fitter before she went.
C proud that her friends all thought she'd done well.
D surprised at how exhausted she was by the activities.

15 What would Lily text to a friend while she was away on the course?

A B
I don't think Dad was sure before he came I wanted to do the coasteering course, and
that he'd enjoy it - but actually, he's been mentioned it to my parents before my birthday.
braver than me! But I never expected they'd let me go!

C D
Our session before the activities was great, Going into caves was amazing. I'd love to explore
although I really didn't think I'd need a them by myself when we're next at the beach -
wetsuit for the cold - and I was right! I'm sure my parents will let me!

- Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 3


Training Test 2 Reading Part 4

• How many gaps are there in the text?


• How many sentences must you choose from?

VOCABULARY: SYNONYMS
1 Match the common phrases in box A with their meanings in box B.

GRAMMAR: LINKING EXPRESSIONS


Bl Preliminary candidates often make mistakes with expressions that link sentences.

2 Choose the correct word or phrase in these sentences.


1 We decided not to buy that car because it was too big. Another/ Other reason was that it was too expensive.
2 It was the middle of the night. Although/ In spite of that, the streets were crowded with people.
3 There was writing on the wall of the cave. What/Which it said was impossible to read.
4 The morning was sunny and hot. So I However, in the afternoon it became cold and wet.
5 Our plan was to get to the station early, but we missed the train. Also/ Instead, we went by bus.
6 We'd better get some food. Therefore/ Otherwise, we'll be hungry later.

FOCUS: USING SYNONYMS AND LINKING EXPRESSIONS AS CLUES


3 Match sentences 1-3 with sentences A-D to form a complete paragraph. There's one sentence which you don't need
to use. Look for synonyms and linking expressions to help you.
1 Lucas was hoping to spend the morning taking it easy at home.
2 It was from Jake, who was walking in the countryside, and he
sounded worried.
,
-·--

3 Jake replied that he was by himself in cold, thick fog and was ,
I -V------l.-- ----- -.
completely lost. ......, ....

A As soon as he heard that, Lucas knew he couldn't leave his friend '1
out there on his own.
B That was why he was alone in the hills in winter.
C However, his plans for a relaxing Sunday ended when he
received a phone call.
D So Lucas asked him what was wrong.
4 Work in pairs. Highlight the linking expressions, synonyms and reference words that help link each correct sentence
A-D with 1-3. Which words tell you why one of them doesn't fit any of 1-3?

Reading Part 4 Training Test 2 -


Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 4

Questions 16-20
Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. There are
three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

The story of the carrot and the ring


Have you ever lost something that was
precious to you, and thought you'd never see
it again? That's what happened to Mary
Grams from Canada.

Mary had worn her engagement ring for more than half a
century when she suddenly lost it. She was working in her garden on the family
farm one day, pulling out a plant. 16 I When she discovered it was missing, she
searched everywhere for it for days, before finally giving up.

Mary realised she probably wasn't going to find the ring again. So she decided not to tell
anyone
about what had happened, apart from her son. Instead, she thought she would
replace it with a much cheaper ring from a jeweller's. l17 IIn fact, it was so
similar that no-one else in her family
even knew her original ring was missing.

But the story has a happy ending. Mary eventually got her engagement ring back -
13 years after it was lost! One day Mary's daughter-in-law Colleen was working in
the same garden where Mary had been all those years ago.
L18 I But this time it looked a bit different - because there was a carrot growing
right through the middle of it!
As soon as Colleen saw the ring, she knew immediately who the owner was. The
farm had been in the family for over 100 years. L19 I So when Colleen
discovered the story of the lost ring, it became clear there was only one person it
could possibly have belonged to, and the ring was returned to Mary.
it still fitted
Mary decided to remove her ring from the carrot and wear it perfectly!
again. L20 washed, and Mary put it back on her finger - and
I Then the ring was

- Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 4


- Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 4
A She was digging up vegetables there when she discovered the ring.

B That gave her a very good idea about what to do with the carrot.

C And that was probably when the ring came off her finger.

D So she carefully cut the carrot in half.

E She had never seen anything like it before.

F And only two women had lived there in all that time.

G It was tiring work, as some of them were very big.

H Luckily, she managed to find another one that looked just like it.

Reading Part 4 Exam Practice Test 2 -


Reading Part 5

• How many gaps do you have to fill in?


• How many words do you choose from for each gap?

VOCABULARY: COLLOCATIONS
Bl Preliminary candidates often make mistakes with verb/noun collocations.

1 Some words commonly go together. Match each word or phrase in the box with the verb do, make, have or take.

2 Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences. Use verbs from Exercise 1.
1 I can't go out because I haven't made my homework yet.
2 We passed a really good time during our holidays.
3 My friend Marta is making a party on Saturday evening.
4 I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to do a short break.
5 I'm sure you'll soon know new friends when you change school.
6 The primary school kids were doing a lot of noise.
7 I want to learn Chinese, so I'm giving lessons every week.
8 Try not to do any mistakes in this exercise!

FOCUS: USING COLLOCATIONS AS CLUES


3 Quickly read the text in Exercise 4 below, without looking
at options A, B, C and Dor filling in any gaps. What
kind of text is it and what is it about?
4 Choose the best word, A, B, C or D, for each gap.
Underline any words before or after the gap that
often go with one of those options.
Last March my friends and I (1)......................some free
time, so we decided to go abroad. We (2)..........................a
week in the wonderful city of Barcelona, seeing the sights,
eating wonderful meals and (3).....................................some
great shopping! While we were there, we (4)..........................the underground train and then a cable car right to the
top of Montjuic Hill, where we (5) ......................the most amazing views across the city.

1 A did B had C made D went

2 A passed B took C paid D spent

3 A making B buying C doing D having

4 A took B arrived C brought D travelled

5 A saw B caught C got D gave

Training Test 2 Reading Part 5


Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 5

Questions 21-26
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Sheep can recognise faces!


Many people think sheep aren't very intelligent

creatures. But in fact, (21) ...................... to new

research, they may be cleverer than we think. For

example, sheep can actually be trained to recognise

human faces from photographs!

Recognising faces is an important human social

(22)...................However, it seems that sheep are also social animals that can recognise other sheep as

well as (23).................humans. In experiments, researchers trained eight sheep to recognise the faces of

celebrities from photographs. Training involved getting the sheep to (24)...............decisions about the photos

they saw. At one end of a room, they would see two different photographs, and would receive a (25)

...................... of food for approaching the photograph of the celebrity; if they approached the wrong

photograph, they got nothing. Over time, they learned to (26) getting food with the celebrity's photograph. And

after

21 A regarding B following C resulting D according

22 A skill B talent C knowledge D method

23 A ordinary B usual C familiar D frequent

24 A set B make C have D do

25 A reward B benefit C tip D goal

26 A attach B join C add D connect

Reading Part 5 Exam Practice Test 2 -


Reading Part 6

• How many gaps are there in the text?


• How many words must you write in each gap?

GRAMMAR: RELATIVE PRONOUNS


({f) BlPreliminary candidates often make mistakes with relative pronouns.
1 Correct the mistakes in these sentences using the relative pronouns in the box.

w
b: ..:;·:;
"h
.
1 The fish who I saw was a shark, I think.
2 Buenos Aires, which my cousins live, is a long way from here.
3 My big sister Layla, that is 17, is going to university next year.
4 The neighbours, which house is much bigger than ours, have two cars.
5 That's the boy which I told you about.
6 It was in February, where the weather was cold, that I bought this coat.
7 A good cook is someone who food always tastes good!
8 There's the house that I used to live.

FOCUS: IDENTIFYING PART OF SPEECH


2 Complete each sentence with one word.
1 The girl....................lives in that house goes to my school.
2 In some countries you can't drive a car........................you're 18.
3 We'll go to the shopping mall tomorrow if we........................enough time.
4 Take some money with you in.......................you want to buy a drink.
5 I always like to take part......................as many different sports as I can.
6 Let's leave now......................we don't have to run to catch the bus.

3 Which of your answers above are:


• verb forms? (e.g. was)
• linking words or part of linking expressions? (e.g. though, in order to)
• prepositions? (e.g. of)
• relative pronouns? (e.g. which)
4 In pairs, look at the gaps in this paragraph and for each
one decide what kind of word is needed. Then complete
each gap with one suitable word.
Snow biking is a new winter sport (1)........................is
now becoming very popular. It's similar (2) ......................
mountain biking in that it involves riding down steep hills,
often at high speed, but on snow or ice (3) ......................
of on ordinary ground. Snow biking tyres, (4)........................,
have to be wider than those on a mountain bike,
(5)..................that the wheels don't slip on icy surfaces.

- Training Test 2 Reading Part 6


Exam Practice Test 2 Reading Part 6

Questions 27-32
For each question, write the correct word. Write one word for each gap.

Central College student fashion


show - review
by Sam Coulston, college magazine reporter

As you may know, we had a fantastic fashion

show here at the college last week. The aim was

to display the work that the fashion students (27)

...................................................................................

recently

been involved in all year here at the college, and

show parents and friends the results. And it was

clear to us that (28). .were impressed by it.

The models that (29)......................part in the show were actually the students themselves, wearing their own

clothes designs. (30).......................were some amazingly creative clothes on show, such as a dress made of

recycled materials, and a coat that included every colour you could possibly think of! And the scenery, created

(31)...................the students in the Art Department, was really spectacular too.

Mrs Jackson, Head of Design, said: 'There's absolutely (32).............................doubt in my mind that all these students

are extremely talented - and I'm sure we'll hear more about them in the future. I wish them every success in

their careers.'

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