English Outcome New Format 2020: Reading Part 2 (3)

Barbara is a history teacher but she’s also very interested in art. She is interested in programmes about real life, people or events. She prefers non-fiction to fiction and is fascinated by other cultures.​ (a)  

Adam doesn’t have a lot of time to watch TV as he is always in a hurry. He enjoys reality shows and gameshows because he’s a very competitive person.​ (a)  

Barry is an interior designer. He has lived in several European countries and often travels to get ideas for his house designs and decoration.​ (a)  

Mark is a seventeen-year-old student. He plays in a rock band and enjoys action films with lots of adventure. He also enjoys films about people that he can relate to in some way.​ (a)  

Sarah enjoys thrillers and horror films. She likes trying to solve mysteries and gets bored if there isn’t much action. She prefers fiction to non-fiction.​ (a)  

Jackie is 18 and wants to go on holiday with her best friend Sarah. They are starting university in September to study archaeology. They want to relax, swim and go on some excursions.​ ​ (a)  

John is retired. He loves birdwatching. He and his wife would like to go somewhere beautiful. They don't want to cook on holiday and they would prefer to stay in a place that is not noisy.​ ​ (a)  

Stephen is very sporty. He doesn't enjoy sitting on the beach all day. He likes meeting new people on holiday and enjoys lively, late nights out. He'd prefer accommodation without meals included.​ (a)  

Sandra and Dave have two young children aged six and eight. They like to go to places where there are facilities for children. Dave quite enjoys short trips but Sandra prefers to play on the beach with the children.​ (a)  

Mary is 68. She's travelling alone. She is very interested in history, art and culture. She doesn't want to cook on holiday and likes to meet new people. She doesn't enjoy being in warm countries.​ (a)