BTTN Anh 7 DHQG Unit 1 P2 Reading

Tom Barry is 17 and started skateboarding when he was nine.

True or False:

Tom began skateboarding before his tenth birthday.

• True

• False

He grew up in New York where he practiced hard and won his first competition when he was fourteen. He was lucky. A writer from SKATE IT! magazine watched him that day, then wrote an article about him.

True or False:

A magazine journalist saw Tom on the day he won his first competition.

• True

• False

He was lucky. A writer from SKATE IT! magazine watched him that day, then wrote an article about him. “They even made a video of me!” Tom said. “I left school last year and now the magazine is playing me to practice and to skateboard in international competitions.

True or False:

Tom is lucky because he often wins international competitions.

• True

• False

But I am not doing this for money. I’m doing this because it’s so much fun”

True or False:

Earning lots of money is important to Tom.

• True

• False

Tom has just returned from Japan. Skateboarding is the third most popular sport for boys aged 12-16 in the USA but in Japan it is less well-known.

True or False:

Skateboarding is becoming more popular in Japan than in the United States.

• True

• False

Bill: Most people collect things and I’m no exception. Eve been collecting posters since I was 9 years old. I’m now 14, so you can imagine how many posters I’ve got!

Question:

When did Bill start collecting posters?

• 5 years ago.

• Last year.

• 9 years ago.

• When he was 14 years old.

Bill:

I’ve got all sorts - from small ones I’ve found in magazines to very larges ones I’ve bought at conceits or sporting events.

Question:

Bill says he’s got posters_________

• from all over the world

• from magazines only

• of all sizes

• from concerts only

Bill:

My favourite poster is one that I have of my favorite film - The Lord of the Rings. It’s more than a meter high and I’ve put it up on my bedroom wall where I can see it when I’m lying in bed.

Question:

The poster that Bill loves best is_________.

• on his bedroom wall

• a small one

• of his favourite group

• was a gift to him

Lauren: Many people ask me how can I sing when I’m playing the drums. I don’t think it’s at all difficult. Of course I’m not the only singer in the group. Melissa, one of the guitarists, also sings.

Question:

How many singers are in Lauren’s band?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Five

Lauren: I really love my hobby and hope that when I grow up I will be in a famous band.

Question:

When she’s older, Lauren says she would like to_________.

• stop playing in a band

• start a new instrument

• be a well-known musician

• attend more famous schools