test4-reading-part4

What is the writer trying to do in the text?

• describe how to turn an old tower into a house

• recommend a particular builder

• describe what it is like to live in a tower

• explain how to win prizes for building work

From this text, a reader can find out

• why visitors are not welcome at John and Elizabeth's house.

• why Elizabeth exercises every day.

• why Elizabeth asked her father to buy the tower.

• why John and Elizabeth left their flat.

Which of the following best describes Elizabeth's feelings about the tower?

• She wanted it as soon as she saw it.

• She likes most things about it.

• She has been worried since they paid for it.

• She finds it unsuitable to live in.

What problem does Elizabeth have with living in such a tall building?

• Her visitors find it difficult to see if she is at home.

• She feels separated from other people.

• She cannot bring home lots of shopping at once.

• It is impossible to clean any of the windows.

How will John and Elizabeth advertise their tower if they sell it?

• FOR SALE

  Tall building, formerly a castle. High windows give a good view. Needs some improvement.

• FOR SALE

  A house with a difference- a castle tower, turned into a lovely home. Wonderful view.

• FOR SALE

  Prize-winning home, five years old. Six rooms, all with sea views.

• FOR SALE

  Castle tower, turned into six small flats, close to supermarket

What is the writer trying to do in the text?

• describe where Mr Bird finds his staff

• encourage people to wear comfortable shoes

• advertise a job selling expensive shoes

• show Mr Bird's worries about his trade

What can readers find out from this text?

• how many customers Mr Bird has

• how to make shoes like Mr Bird

• how to get to Mr Bird's London shop

• how much Mr Bird's shoes cost

What is Mr Bird's opinion of young people?

• They want too much money.

• They are difficult to train.

• They prefer other jobs

• They don't work hard enough.

Customers choose Mr Bird because his shoes

• are the most fashionable.

• fit perfectly.

• look very unusual.

• are traditional in design.

Which advertisement would Mr Bird put in a newspaper?

• Wanted experienced shoemakers to work in large shoe company in London. Good rates of pay.

• Wanted young people to train as shoemakers. Must be able to use a computer.

• Wanted - young people to train as shoemakers. Good job with small company

• Wanted - country workshop needs people for unskilled jobs working with shoes.