Reading 1

"Playing the guitar"

I play the guitar because it helps me relax, but I don’t want to be in a band. I’m too shy to _________________.

Choose the best words to complete the text

• play in front of many people

• take lessons every week

• go to a music concert

"Silke’s day"

Silke is very busy at work at the moment. _______, so she usually stays at the office later than her colleagues.

Choose the best words to complete the text

• She works very quickly all day

• She doesn’t have time to finish everything

• She is thinking of changing jobs

"A place for activities"

The best thing about where we live is the amount of green space. I can ride my bicycle all day in the park, and we can also play ______.

Choose the best words to complete the text.

• the guitar with other students in the next room

• football and tennis with our friends from school

• cards in the kitchen with my four brothers

"Going to the cinema"

One of my favourite things to do is go to the cinema. __________, and I love hearing all the sounds around me. It makes a good film even better!

Choose the best words to complete the text.

• I always buy my ticket the day before

• Sometimes, I have to spend a long time waiting

• Watching the film on a big screen is amazing

"Dentist appointment"

I have dentist appointment this afternoon, so ________. Do you want me to get the kids from school?.

Choose the best words to complete the text

• I am not going to work today

• am meeting with an important client

• am not taking the car today

"Relaxing Sundays"

On Sundays, Meike likes to stay at home. She spends the day reading and doing yoga. Before bed, _____.

Choose the best words to complete the text

• she plays basketball with her team

• she goes out for dinner with friends

• she watches a film on the sofa

"Living in a village"

I live in a small village in the south of England. It’s very beautiful, and the people are friendly. But there aren’t many things for teenagers to do, so _________.

Choose the best words to complete the text.

• there is a shopping centre

• I am usually very busy

• it’s a little boring sometimes

"Planning a holiday"

Duddha wants to go somewhere this weekend. He would like to go camping, but ______. So, he thinks it might be better to find a hotel to avoid the rain.

Choose the best words to complete the text.

• he loves nature

• the weather looks bad

• he prefers the beach

"Choosing well"

Max did not like studying very much at school, so _______. He started his own company instead, and now he earns lots of money.

Choose the best words to complete the text.

• he decided not to go to university

• he became a teacher

• he passed all of his final exams

"Instructions for use"

Use this before the date below. You need to wash it well before you can use it. Make sure you _____to keep it cool.

Choose the best words to complete the text

• eat it with ice cream

• put it in the fridge

• drink cold water