A2 - Reading Comprehension

The readings are taken from a mock examination.

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​Reading Comprehension

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Language Elements 1, read the following text and decide which word is missing.

How are you? I hope ​

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family is well. Are you going on holiday this year? I was ​

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Paris for a week in the summer and ​

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a very good time there.

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your

in

had

you

yours

at

to

has

have

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Paris is a really ​

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city with lots of things to see and ​

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. Next year we ​

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to go to Rome. Have you been there? Can you visit us next year? It would be very nice to see you again.

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interesting

do

want

interest

interested

make

take

like

wish

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can you come and see us again? Please give my ​

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to Andrew and the children.

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When

love

Which

Why

wishes

greetings

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Our children ​

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all very well. I hope to hear from you ​

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.

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are

soon

have

is

good

near

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Language Elements 2, You are taking part in the following conversations. Complete what you say with the words or phrases in the boxes.

Asking the way

A: Excuse me, how do I get to Plantation Avenue?

B: ​

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, you go down Princess Street … A: … what, down Bell Lane, and around …?

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well

and then

just

okay?

really

you know

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B: Yeah. ​

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you go straight past the library.

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A: … past the library?

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and then

okay?

just

really

you know

well

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B: Yeah, ​​

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go straight on, past the police station to the roundabout. Do you know the big roundabout?A: Yeah.

B: And Plantation Avenue’s off to the right.

A: Er …, off the roundabout?

B: Yeah.

A: Right. Thanks

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just

and then

okay?

really

you know

well

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An invitation

C: Hello Jim, how are things with you?

D: Oh not bad, ​

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C: Okay thanks. I’ve got a lot to do at work but I’ll be going on holiday next month.

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and yourself?

as well

quite

really?

well

were wondering

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D: Great. ​

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I’m glad I’ve seen you. I was going to give you a ring some time today. C: Really?

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well

as well

quite

really?

were wondering

and yourself?

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D: Yes. You see Liz and I ​

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whether you’ve got any plans for the weekend. C: This coming weekend?

D: Yeah.

C: Let me see. I’m not quite sure ’cos Helen’s parents were thinking of coming round some time. Why?

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were wondering

as well

quite

really?

well

and yourself?

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D: Well, it was my birthday last Tuesday …

C: Oh congratulations!

D: … and as the weather’s

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good at the moment, we’re thinking of having a barbecue in the garden. C: Sounds great.

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quite

as well

really?

well

were wondering

and yourself?

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Reading Comprehension 1, read the four texts, then decide which headline goes best with which text.

The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, visited a junior school in Buckinghamshire last week to help children with a project about the Royal Family. He told the children about his life as a member of Britain’s most famous family and the duties which go with his title. He then let photos be taken of him with the children and the teachers for the project work. One of the questions the children asked was “How much pocket money do your sons get?”

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SCHOOLCHILDREN MEET PRINCE OF WALES

ASTRONAUT WALKS IN SPACE AGAIN

Bill Clinton caught in snow in Austria

FOOTBALLER HAS ACCIDENT WHILE PLAYING

Eleventh space trip for astronaut

Footballer wants to help children

Model and Ex-President in bad weather

Prince Charles gives money to school

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Footballer Roman Gregory has started a UNICEF campaign to help children hurt in accidents with land mines, in countries at war and in peace. The footballer says he cannot imagine being without an arm or a leg and knows that many people do not even think about what the children who have had such injuries go through. “Many accidents with land mines happen when children are just playing happily in the fields”, says Roman, who hopes to get £1 million in the campaign.

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Footballer wants to help children

ASTRONAUT WALKS IN SPACE AGAIN

Bill Clinton caught in snow in Austria

FOOTBALLER HAS ACCIDENT WHILE PLAYING

Eleventh space trip for astronaut

Model and Ex-President in bad weather

Prince Charles gives money to school

SCHOOLCHILDREN MEET PRINCE OF WALES

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Former US President Bill Clinton met model Naomi Campbell on a snow-covered mountain in Austria. Naomi’s flight arrived late because of the bad weather and she nearly fell down getting through the snow. Bill Clinton helped her through the snow and they chatted for a while about the weather. Naomi Campbell was doing a photo session at the same place where Clinton was at a conference.

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Model and Ex-President in bad weather

ASTRONAUT WALKS IN SPACE AGAIN

Bill Clinton caught in snow in Austria

FOOTBALLER HAS ACCIDENT WHILE PLAYING

Eleventh space trip for astronaut

Footballer wants to help children

Prince Charles gives money to school

SCHOOLCHILDREN MEET PRINCE OF WALES

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NASA Astronaut Jerry Ross works on the socalled “City in the sky” – the international space station – and has just done a ninth space walk as part of his 11 days on the space station. Ross is the first person to walk in space so many times and still loves the experience. He will be returning to Earth later this month.

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ASTRONAUT WALKS IN SPACE AGAIN

Bill Clinton caught in snow in Austria

FOOTBALLER HAS ACCIDENT WHILE PLAYING

Eleventh space trip for astronaut

Footballer wants to help children

Model and Ex-President in bad weather

Prince Charles gives money to school

SCHOOLCHILDREN MEET PRINCE OF WALES

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Reading Comprehension 2, you receive the following email:

Read and then decide if each of the statements is true or false.

Dear Colleagues, This is to let you know that I will be on holiday in sunny Malta for two weeks between August 31st and September 14th. I will be back in the office on September 21st although you can reach me by email at this address between the 15th and the 21st. In Malta I am planning to be completely offline and enjoy my holiday! I am taking my digital camera so I will send you some photos when I get back. Have a good summer, everyone! With best wishes, Julia

Julia will be away from the office for three weeks. ​

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true

false

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Julia cannot be reached by email in Malta.

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You are staying at the Hotel Eden and receive the following instructions:

Eden Hotel - Your hotel key card To open the door of your room, put the card into the door with the key symbol facing you. When you hear the bell, remove the card and turn the handle. You can use your key card to get into the hotel between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Put the card into the hotel main entrance door with the key facing away from you. The door will open automatically when the bell rings. You do not need to push the door. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Eden Hotel.

The same key card can be used for your room and the main entrance to the hotel.​

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true

false

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You must push the hotel entrance door when you hear the bell. ​

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false

true

Reading Comprehension 3.

Read the text marked.

Then decide which part of the text matches each of the items.

Multiple Choice

Welcome to Rudstone Walk. Nestled in its own secluded corner of the Yorkshire Wolds, Rudstone Walk provides a relaxing retreat with luxury accommodation for both leisure and business travellers. Set in its own broad green acres and wooded hills with magnificent views over the Vale of York, it is no surprise that this is a place guests return to again and again. Owned and managed by the Greenwood family, Rudstone Walk has become renowned over the years for its hospitality and highest quality standards. For business it provides a peaceful retreat at the end of a working day - less than five minutes from the M62, and 15 minutes from Hull.

• You want to know something about the food they serve at Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know how to get to Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know if you can have a peaceful sleep.

• You want to know about flats to rent at Rudstone Walk.

• You would like to know the price of a single room.

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For pleasure it is ideally located for a relaxing break within easy reach of York and the many other attractions of East Yorkshire. There is an excellent rail service from nearby Brough to all U.K. mainline stations. The M62 is just 2 miles from Rudstone Walk, offering a direct route to Hull (20 minutes), Leeds (45 minutes), and Manchester (90 minutes). Humberside Airport is only 25 minutes away across the Humber Bridge.

• You want to know something about the food they serve at Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know how to get to Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know what the distance the between the retreat and the motorway

• You want to know about flats to rent at Rudstone Walk.

• You would like to know the price of a single room.

Multiple Choice

Rudstone Walk offers something quite unique in dining and is the ideal venue for your special celebration, or just a night out with a difference! Rudstone Walk offers a wonderful atmosphere, and we do specialise in the typical farmhouse meal - all freshly prepared and cooked in the traditional way on the Farmhouse Aga. For parties of 10 or more we offer you the exclusive use for your lunch or dinner of either the Farmhouse Dining Room or Function Room. The same menus are offered in both rooms. To arrange your dinner party simply contact us to check on availability. We will need a small deposit to confirm your booking and will need confirmation of your menu choices 7 days in advance of your dinner. Choose from one of our Dinner Party Menus or get in touch with us if there is something specific that you require.

• You want to know something about the food they serve at Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know how to get to Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know what the distance the between the retreat and the motorway

• You want to know about flats to rent at Rudstone Walk.

• You would like to know the price of a single room.

Multiple Choice

Hotel Accommodation... Luxurious en-suite bedrooms and suites have been built around the spacious walled courtyard adjacent to the farmhouse. This accommodation provides 14 superior twin or double en-suite rooms for those requiring bed and breakfast. Cleverly designed, there is also the option of an adjacent sitting room and kitchen to provide 7 luxury suites which meet the very demanding Highly Commended English Tourist Council 4 Diamond Guest Accommodation Standards.

• You want to know how to get to Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know what the distance the between the retreat and the motorway

• You want to know about flats to rent at Rudstone Walk.

• You would like to know the price of a single room.

• You want to know if they offer adjoining rooms

Multiple Choice

Self-catering Self-catering cottages and flats are also available. Built from a range of period farm buildings on a west-facing terrace where, on a clear day, the view extends to 50 miles across the Vale of York and each warm summer evening ends with a spectacular sunset. Turn your head to the left and there is another wonderful view over the glittering Humber Estuary to the Lincolnshire Wolds. The cottages and flats are beautifully appointed with every conceivable comfort including TV, microwave and telephone - in fact to ETB 4-Star standards. All linen, towels and tea towels are provided and changed weekly. Electricity and heating are included and the laundry facility is free of charge.

• You want to know how to get to Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know something about the food they serve at Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know about flats to rent at Rudstone Walk.

• You would like to know the price of a single room.

• You want to know if they offer adjoining rooms

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Prices Bed & Breakfast (All Prices include VAT at 17.5%)

Single en suite - £46.00

Double or Twin en suite - £59.00

Executive Suite for One - £95.00

Executive Suite for Two - £105.00

Family Suite - £100.00 Resident 3-Course Evening Meal - £18.00

Weekend, Bed & Breakfast (Prices are per night for stays of two nights or more Including a Friday or Sunday night) Single en Suite - £40.00 Double or Twin en suite - £55.00

• You want to know how to get to Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know something about the food they serve at Rudstone Walk.

• You want to know about flats to rent at Rudstone Walk.

• You would like to know the price of a single room.

• You want to know if they offer adjoining rooms