Reading Section A Read the text and answer A, B, C or D. 28.Tip #1: There is so much to see and buy in the markets in Marrakech, but they can be very crowded and the shop keepers will try to stop you as you walk. Avoid eye contact and keep walking if you don’t want to stop. If you want to buy something from a particular shop, you should haggle (argue politely for a better price) with the shop owner for the best price. Don’t worry – this is not rude and can actually be quite fun! Tip #2: Most tourists travel around the city by taxi. It is best to agree the price with the driver BEFORE you get in to the car. Taxis that wait outside hotels will be more expensive than those you find in the streets. Walking around the old city is safe, but remember to keep your bags and camera out of sight and be careful of the traffic. Tip #3: Marrakech is famous for its Riads. These are traditional Moroccan houses with an inside garden or courtyard. They range from basic and cheap, to luxury and expensive. There are many modern hotels in the new city, but for a true Marrakech experience, you will find a Riad to suit your budget in the old medina. What is the purpose of the text?

to give advice on visiting Marrakech

to describe the history of Marrakech

to talk about city tourism in the future

Reading Section A Read the text and answer A, B, C or D. 28.Tip #1: There is so much to see and buy in the markets in Marrakech, but they can be very crowded and the shop keepers will try to stop you as you walk. Avoid eye contact and keep walking if you don’t want to stop. If you want to buy something from a particular shop, you should haggle (argue politely for a better price) with the shop owner for the best price. Don’t worry – this is not rude and can actually be quite fun! Tip #2: Most tourists travel around the city by taxi. It is best to agree the price with the driver BEFORE you get in to the car. Taxis that wait outside hotels will be more expensive than those you find in the streets. Walking around the old city is safe, but remember to keep your bags and camera out of sight and be careful of the traffic. Tip #3: Marrakech is famous for its Riads. These are traditional Moroccan houses with an inside garden or courtyard. They range from basic and cheap, to luxury and expensive. There are many modern hotels in the new city, but for a true Marrakech experience, you will find a Riad to suit your budget in the old medina. How can you save money on a taxi?

ask the hotel staff to call you one

agree on the price when you arrive at your stop

Reading Section B Read the text and answer A, B, C or D. 32.Hydroponics is a farming technique which is useful in areas where there is little, or no soil, or where water is scarce. As they are not grown in soil, the crops need food from other sources, so they are grown in tanks or trays of nutrient-rich liquid. This is made by dissolving essential things plants need, such as nitrogen, in water. One advantage of this type of farming is that it uses a lot less water than traditional outdoor farming, as the water doesn’t drain away into the ground. This is particularly important in dry areas of the world where water management has to be carefully controlled. Another advantage is that farmers can grow the plants in racks one above the other. This means crops can be grown in a smaller area. Farmers in desert regions are increasingly turning to hydroponics as the most economical way of producing plants on a commercial scale. There are some disadvantages though to hydroponics. One is that the start-up costs can be very expensive because of the equipment needed to set it up. Also, a hydroponics system needs electricity to run. This has two risks - having an electrical system with so much water can be a safety risk. Also, if there is a power cut, the whole system for the hydroponics also cannot run. What is the main purpose of the text?

to describe positive and negative aspects of hydroponics

to explain what food hydroponics is good for

to make predictions about the future use of hydroponics

Reading Section B Read the text and answer A, B, or C. 32.Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without soil. It is useful in places where there is little or no soil, or where water is hard to find. Instead of soil, plants are grown in tanks or trays filled with special water that has nutrients. These nutrients are important for the plants to grow. One good thing about hydroponics is that it uses much less water than regular farming because the water does not go into the ground. This is very important in dry areas where water must be used carefully. Another good thing is that farmers can stack the plants on top of each other, which means they can grow more plants in a smaller space. Farmers in dry regions are using hydroponics to grow plants more easily. However, there are some problems with hydroponics. One problem is that it can be very expensive to start because of the special equipment needed. Also, hydroponics systems need electricity to work. This can be risky because water and electricity together can be dangerous. If there is a power cut, the hydroponics system will not work. Overall, the second paragraph shows why hydroponics is good for _______.

countries with no water management

Reading Section B Read the text and answer A, B, or C. 32.Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without soil. It is useful in places where there is little or no soil, or where water is hard to find. Instead of soil, plants are grown in tanks or trays filled with special water that has nutrients. These nutrients are important for the plants to grow. One good thing about hydroponics is that it uses much less water than regular farming because the water does not go into the ground. This is very important in dry areas where water must be used carefully. Another good thing is that farmers can stack the plants on top of each other, which means they can grow more plants in a smaller space. Farmers in dry regions are using hydroponics to grow plants more easily. However, there are some problems with hydroponics. One problem is that it can be very expensive to start because of the special equipment needed. Also, hydroponics systems need electricity to work. This can be risky because water and electricity together can be dangerous. If there is a power cut, the hydroponics system will not work.. There are some dangers to hydroponics because of _______.

the poor quality equipment used

Reading Section C 36.An exciting new project could soon change the way people travel in the UAE - the hyperloop. Today, if you get stuck in traffic, it can take hours to get across the country. However, the hyperloop is expected to carry people and cargo around the country in minutes. The hyperloop is a train that travels through a tube with a train track inside. This track is actually a magnet, and the capsules which carry people and cargo sit on the magnet. This means that there will be almost no resistance to slow down the capsule’s speed, and they will be able to travel very fast - up to 1,000 km/hr. This should bring many advantages to businesses in the UAE. As you know, the UAE moves a lot of cargo from all over the world - from boats and airplanes to businesses and back. The hyperloop will make the transportation of cargo much faster, and this will allow businesses to work more efficiently. Our initial projected plan is for the Hyperloop to connect the cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. In our model, we believe that a hyperloop journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi will take just 12 minutes, and an even faster 8 minutes between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain; in contrast to the current 90 minutes. We strongly feel that this will be a major step forward for the country. Not only will businesses receive cargo faster, but commuters and tourists can travel much faster. In addition, if the hyperloop is a success, we should see a great reduction in the number of cars and trucks on the road. Consequently, there will be a reduction in pollution, and we are likely to see improved air quality in our cities. What is the overall purpose of the text?

to make predictions about a new form of transport

to explain how a magnetic train works

to describe the disadvantages of a new train system

Reading Section C 36.An exciting new project could soon change the way people travel in the UAE - the hyperloop. Today, if you get stuck in traffic, it can take hours to get across the country. However, the hyperloop is expected to carry people and cargo around the country in minutes. The hyperloop is a train that travels through a tube with a train track inside. This track is actually a magnet, and the capsules which carry people and cargo sit on the magnet. This means that there will be almost no resistance to slow down the capsule’s speed, and they will be able to travel very fast - up to 1,000 km/hr. This should bring many advantages to businesses in the UAE. As you know, the UAE moves a lot of cargo from all over the world - from boats and airplanes to businesses and back. The hyperloop will make the transportation of cargo much faster, and this will allow businesses to work more efficiently. Our initial projected plan is for the Hyperloop to connect the cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. In our model, we believe that a hyperloop journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi will take just 12 minutes, and an even faster 8 minutes between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain; in contrast to the current 90 minutes. We strongly feel that this will be a major step forward for the country. Not only will businesses receive cargo faster, but commuters and tourists can travel much faster. In addition, if the hyperloop is a success, we should see a great reduction in the number of cars and trucks on the road. Consequently, there will be a reduction in pollution, and we are likely to see improved air quality in our cities. The second paragraph of the text _______.

explains how the hyperloop can travel so fast

talks about different transport systems that use magnets

describes a problem with using magnets

Reading Section C 36.An exciting new project could soon change the way people travel in the UAE - the hyperloop. Today, if you get stuck in traffic, it can take hours to get across the country. However, the hyperloop is expected to carry people and cargo around the country in minutes. The hyperloop is a train that travels through a tube with a train track inside. This track is actually a magnet, and the capsules which carry people and cargo sit on the magnet. This means that there will be almost no resistance to slow down the capsule’s speed, and they will be able to travel very fast - up to 1,000 km/hr. This should bring many advantages to businesses in the UAE. As you know, the UAE moves a lot of cargo from all over the world - from boats and airplanes to businesses and back. The hyperloop will make the transportation of cargo much faster, and this will allow businesses to work more efficiently. Our initial projected plan is for the Hyperloop to connect the cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. In our model, we believe that a hyperloop journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi will take just 12 minutes, and an even faster 8 minutes between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain; in contrast to the current 90 minutes. We strongly feel that this will be a major step forward for the country. Not only will businesses receive cargo faster, but commuters and tourists can travel much faster. In addition, if the hyperloop is a success, we should see a great reduction in the number of cars and trucks on the road. Consequently, there will be a reduction in pollution, and we are likely to see improved air quality in our cities. As well as improved transport speeds, the hyperloop _______.

will reduce the amount of cargo transported

GRADE 10 DIAGNOSTIC TEST

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It's one of our important rules - you _______ be here before 9am.

can

must

could

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I'm not really sure - I _______ go if I have time.

might

must

can't

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I _______ to Jebel Jais six times.

will go

am going

have been

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I _______ hard this year and try my best.

am studying

am going to study

go to study

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is very _______!

excited

exciting

excite

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When you called me earlier I _______ on my exam revision.

was working

have working

are working

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When I finish school I think I _______ at university.

will study

be studying

will studying

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GRADE 10 DIAGNOSTIC TEST

34 questions

It's one of our important rules - you _______ be here before 9am.

I'm not really sure - I _______ go if I have time.

I _______ to Jebel Jais six times.

I _______ hard this year and try my best.

It is very _______!

When you called me earlier I _______ on my exam revision.

When I finish school I think I _______ at university.

I _______ this essay since 8am this morning.

Then, the coffee beans _______ into a special machine.

The television _______ John Logie Baird in 1925.

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