Cambridge Exam READING

1) What's the writer's purpose in the first paragraph?

• to explain why Sandy was in this difficult situation

• to give relevant details of Sandy's character

• to introduce the fact that Sandy was facing a challenge

• to describe how Sandy was planning to solve a problem

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2) What does the writer suggest about Sandy's clothes?

• They made it unlikely that she would be spotted.

• She was wearing them because she belonged to a skiing team.

• They were too heavy for the conditions.

• She had chowen them with care.

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3) The writer says that Sandy "reproached herself" in line 33 to show that she

• felt sorry for herself.

• was annoyed with herself.

• was angry with Michael

• was worried about Michael.

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4) Why did Sandy start skiing down the slope?

• She began moving by accident.

• She thought it was the only option she had.

• She didn't realise how fast she would have to go.

• She didn't want to admit it was too difficult for her.

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5) How did Sandry try to cope as she skied down the slope?

• She focused on staying upright.

• She asked if anyone could help her.

• She did her best to reach the bottom quickly.

• She remembered advice from her skiing lessons.

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6) What do we learn about Sandy in the final paragraph?

• She is an adventurous person.

• She prefers books to sports.

• She admires a character from fiction.

• She wishes she skied betther than Simone.

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Which teenager felt relieved they were kept so busy?

• A – Adam

• B – Sarah

• C – Oliver

• D – Malika

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Which teenager was pleased to have achieved something hard but worthwhile?

• A – Adam

• B – Sarah

• C – Oliver

• D – Malika

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Which teenager found that observing other people's work encouraged them?

• A – Adam

• B – Sarah

• C – Oliver

• D – Malika

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Which teenager helped to produce something that proved popular?

• A – Adam

• B – Sarah

• C – Oliver

• D – Malika

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