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WorksheetsAngela and Sarah's Adventures
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
The main reason for Angela's trip was to:
Travel the world
Break a world record
Make money for other people
Test a new helicopter
What does Angela say about her life now?
She misses flying
She prefers staying at home
She likes to be active and busy
She wants to change careers
When Angela had flying lessons, she:
Found it too difficult
Got to know her teacher well
Had many accidents
Flew only on weekends
During the trip, Angela and her teacher:
Took lots of photos
Spent time shopping
Did very little sightseeing
Visited many museums
What did Angela enjoy most about the trip?
Meeting local people
Watching the changes in the scenery
Flying at night
The food in different countries
What did Angela miss most while she was away?
Watching TV
Regular exercise
Family meals
Her pets
How often does Sarah paint now?
Every day
Once a week
Three days a week
Only on weekends
Sarah earns enough money from painting to:
Travel abroad
Pay for her artist's materials
Buy a new studio
Support her family
When she was at primary school, Sarah:
Painted portraits
Drew scenes in pencil
Sculpted with clay
Designed clothes
What pleased Sarah most about her painting?
Winning awards
Selling her work
Meeting other artists
Being on TV
Which of these has Sarah done?
Painted people in Greece
Opened a gallery
Taught art to children
Painted animals in Africa
After watching Sarah's video, the audience will:
Ask her questions
Do their own painting
Have a break and a drink
Take part in a workshop
To really understand My Life, you need to:
Watch the documentary
Read the writer's other book
Know the writer personally
Listen to the radio programme daily
In Goodbye to the Fields, John goes to London because:
He wants to study art
His school is there
His father has to be close to his work
He's on holiday
The A-Z of Photography will not interest some readers because:
The information is too basic
It's too expensive
The information is unsuitable
It has no photos
The presenter likes Cooking for One because:
The book is very cheap
She now likes cooking
It has nice pictures
The recipes are short
What is wrong with Holidays in Europe?
The language is too formal
The maps are not very good
It doesn't mention cities
The hotels are expensive
Next week's programme will be useful if you:
Enjoy cooking
Are planning to buy presents
Want to travel abroad
Are looking for a new job
For his most recent TV programme, John:
Flew to Africa
Went to the Pacific Ocean for a year
Traveled by train across Europe
Filmed in the Arctic
John is giving up very long trips because:
They're too tiring
He dislikes flying
His crew left
He lost his passport
John says his next series might be about:
New cities in Asia
Mountains in Switzerland
Old ruins in Wales
Beaches in Australia
John wants to encourage other people to:
Stay local
Be brave about traveling to new places
Save money
Avoid long flights
Why does John want to spend more time at home?
His family might need him
He wants to write a book
He has health problems
He got a new job
John has already written some:
Cooking books
Travel books
History books
Novels
How long has Britta lived in Berlin?
One year
Four years
Since childhood
Just a few months
What does Britta say about living in Berlin?
She misses the countryside
It's a bit too quiet
She likes living in a big, busy city
The weather is bad
The area where Britta lives is:
Close to a school
Very expensive
A good place to eat out
Full of tourists
How does Britta usually travel around?
By bike
In a taxi
She uses the tram or bus
She walks everywhere
Britta says her nephew Philippe went:
To a cinema
To a zoo
To a gallery with her
To a concert
Britta has many friends who:
Travel a lot
Are from England
Work in her office
Live near her
The first old ship which Frank found was:
Found by accident
Easy to find
Hidden under rocks
Found by an
The first old ship which Frank found was:
Found by accident
Easy to find
Hidden under rocks
Found by another diver
Frank finds ships quickly because he:
Knows the sea well
Uses the latest equipment
Gets help from fishermen
Follows maps from books
What does Frank say about the ship called...?
It carried treasure
It sank in a storm
It hit another ship
It caught fire
Frank says his wedding ring:
Was made from gold he found himself
Was given by a diver friend
Was bought from a museum
Was made from old coins
Frank's wife believes he should:
Keep diving more often
Sell some of his collection
Write a book
Start a museum
How did Frank learn to drive:
From his father
By joining a driving club
At school
With a friend
Before her children were born, Rachel worked as:
A singer
A painter
A dancer
A teacher
Who first thought of doing a show at a party?
Rachel's husband
Rachel herself
Her daughter
Her neighbor Lena
Rachel's neighbor, Lena, helps by:
Making costumes
Performing in the shows
Writing the stories
Selling tickets
When Rachel did a play about a lion:
Children loved the costumes
Parents asked her to repeat it
The children were frightened
She won an award
How does Rachel's daughter help her?
She plays music
They give her their opinions on her new play
She does the lighting
She helps with decorations
Rachel thinks her shows are successful because:
Children learn a lot
She enjoys doing them so much
She advertises them well
She works with a big team
Where is Angela working at the moment?
China
Britain
Australia
South Africa
Angela likes her job because:
Enjoy watching important events happen
She travels often
She meets famous people
She works with friends
What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?
Clothes
Furniture
Books
Jewelry
What time does Angela's working day begin?
7.00 am
8.30 am
9.00 am
6.30 am
Where did Angela meet her boyfriend?
At work
At her sister's house
On holiday
At a café
What does Angela do to relax?
Reads books
She goes sailing
Watches TV
Plays piano
Where is the town of Swanton located?
In the mountains
Near the sea
In a valley
By a river
What does Jack like most about living in Swanton?
It's always sunny
There are opportunities for climbing
There are big shopping malls
The beaches are clean
What does Jack say about entertainment?
There is a new sports stadium
An art center has recently opened
There are lots of concerts
A new cinema is being built
Jack is worried about the environment because:
There is too much traffic
There are few wild birds around today
The beach is polluted
Trees are being cut down
What does Jack say about the way Swanton has changed?
He doesn't like it
He thinks it is a more interesting place
It's become too quiet
It's now too crowded
Jack is positive about the future of Swanton because:
More tourists are coming
There is a successful new shopping center
The weather is improving
Schools are getting better
Elena decided to become a dancer when she was:
Five
Seven
Nine
Eleven
At ballet school in New York, Elena:
Missed her family a lot
Learned to be independent
Found it too difficult
Became a teacher
What does Elena say about the ballet called...?
It is too long for adults
Children will enjoy it
It's hard to perform
It's only for professionals
In her free time, Elena likes to:
Cook with her mother
Go shopping
Visit museums
Watch TV
What does Elena often do for her fans?
Signs autographs
She gives them a flower
Takes photos with them
Sends thank-you notes
What does Elena like best about her job?
Traveling around the world
Doing something she loves
Meeting famous people
Being on television
How long has Sarah worked as a weather forecaster?
Three years
Five years
Seven years
Ten years
What does Sarah say about her job?
It is always easy
She sometimes has to work at night
She never works on weekends
It's boring sometimes
When Sarah does a weather forecast:
She reads it live without preparation
She prepared it in advance
She copies it from another report
She guesses based on experience
Sarah's husband:
Works with her at the station
Spends a lot of time traveling
Helps her with forecasts
Is also a TV presenter
Sarah is pleased because she:
Won an award
Took part in a long race
Wrote a book
Got promoted
A man in India wanted:
To meet her in person
A photo of Sarah
To interview her
To send her a gift
Why did Paul choose the part of Africa?
It was close to a big city
It will soon change
It had the best wildlife
It was the safest area
What made the team's journey slow?
Poor weather
Cleaning paths through the forest
Lost equipment
Illness in the team
What did Paul worry about during the trip?
Getting lost
The hot weather
Being responsible for a team of people
Lack of food
Paul says that the team didn't have enough food because:
Animals took some
Some people ate more than they should
The food was damaged
It was badly packed
Why were the team grateful to a fisherman?
He gave them food
He helped one of them who was ill
He showed them the way
He lent them a boat
How does Paul feel now he is back home?
He wants to go again
He thinks the trip was a valuable experience
He misses the weather
He wishes he hadn't gone
What was Robin's job in Argentina?
Travelling salesman
Teacher
Tour guide
Writer
On Robin's last trip to Argentina, the weather was:
Too hot
Suitable for what he planned
Rainy every day
Too cold to travel
What did Robin buy from the market he visited?
A hat
A picture
Some fruit
A musical instrument
How did Robin feel during the dance performance?
Bored
Embarrassed
He wanted to get up and dance
Tired
What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?
Went hiking
He went on a river trip
Learned to cook
Wrote stories
What did Robin like about his favorite place?
The weather
The people
The peace
The music
Harry first became interested in adventure travel because he:
Talked a lot about the places he'd been to
Was asked to run a tour
Watched travel shows
Read adventure books
Harry decided to start an adventure travel company because he:
Wanted to make money
Wanted to share his experience with others
Lost his job
Loved organizing holidays
Who suggested the name for Harry's company?
His friend
A customer
His wife
His guide
When Harry visits a place, he tries to:
Stay with local families
Avoid damaging the area
Make films
Explore by himself
What does Harry say about doing dangerous things?
He never does them
It's part of his job
He dislikes it
He trains others to do them
What is Harry's favorite place?
A mountain
A beach
A building
A forest
What does Lucy usually paint?
Scenery for stage plays
Portraits
Posters
Abstract art
Lucy chose her present job because:
Her friend worked there
She needed money
She thought it would be interesting
She liked the company
What does Lucy find difficult about her work?
The people
Some days are too busy
The materials
The lighting
How many hours a day does Lucy usually work?
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
How does Lucy travel to work?
By car
By public transport
On foot
By bike
What does Lucy do in her free time nowadays?
Goes hiking
She studies
Plays music
Paints for fun
What does Tim enjoy most about his job?
Traveling abroad
Listening to lots of good music
Meeting famous people
Working with young children
Young musicians who want to do the course:
Must send in a letter
Need to fill in an online form
Are chosen by their school
Must pay in advance
Tim says that the teachers on the course:
Only teach beginners
Usually enjoy themselves
Get paid very well
Prefer to teach at home
Tim likes to hold the course in a place that:
Has a nice view
Is convenient for public transport
Has cheap accommodation
Is near his home
What does Tim say about musical instruments?
They are provided by the course
Students keep them in a special place
Students must buy new ones
They are often damaged
What does Tim say about the concert tour after the course?
It's not very popular
It needs to be carefully planned
Only teachers attend it
It's difficult to organize transport
What did Marta dislike about her first job?
The boss didn't listen to her
The hours were too long
The kitchen was small
The food wasn't good
At first, what did Marta find most surprising about mobile restaurants?
They are only advertised online
They move every day
The staff are always changing
They make little profit
For Marta, the best thing about mobile restaurants was:
Moving to different cities
Finding that waiters weren't needed
Meeting famous chefs
Working fewer hours
Marta had difficulty serving food on a beach because of:
The heat
The wind
The customers
The sand
Marta tries to avoid serving meals in her home because:
It gets too noisy
There is a lack of space
It takes too long to prepare
Her neighbors complain
What worries Marta about the future?
Not earning enough
The wrong people opening restaurants like hers
Losing her passion for cooking
New government rules
Why did Jack take photographs of street signs?
He liked the shapes
The colors were exciting
He saw them in a magazine
His teacher suggested it
Why did Jack go into his yard to take his photos?
He saw something interesting
He was trying out some new equipment
He wanted natural light
His friends were there
When Jack first looked at his winning photo, he was:
Proud of it
Unsure how clear the detail was
Excited to show his teacher
Surprised by the colors
Jack was surprised by the other photos in the competition because:
Many were similar to his
The quality was so high
Most were in black and white
They were taken by professionals
Since winning the competition, Jack now hopes to:
Work for a magazine
Travel to different countries
Take a photography course
Open a studio
Jack advises other young people interested in photography to:
Buy expensive cameras
Have the same attitude as him
Start with nature photos
Get help from professionals
Amy decided to become a fashion designer when:
She was at college
She was working in a shop
She went to a fashion show
Her friend encouraged her
Amy says the most important skill for a designer is:
Drawing clothes
Understanding how clothes are made
Marketing skills
Following fashion trends
What does Amy particularly like about her job?
Working with models
Having her name recognised
Traveling abroad
Meeting celebrities
How does Amy feel about today's fashion?
She thinks it's too expensive
She feels clothes should be more attractive
It's changing too slowly
It's too focused on comfort
What helps Amy find new ideas for designs?
Looking at fashion history
Seeing things around her
Talking to customers
Visiting museums
What project is Amy working on at the moment?
A wedding dress collection
A collection of clothes for a film
A sportswear range
A children's clothing line
