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.