Access 1 Reading Test Term II

Read the postcard and choose the correct item in the sentences below.

Dear Kate,

How are you? I hope you are well! l'm in Buenos Aires, Argentina and l'm having a great timel My friend's house is beautiful and very big. I have my own bedroom! The weather is quite good at the moment. lt's very hot and sunny but it's also very wet. Sometimes it's also cloudy and it rains but I like rain. You know that Paola and I are having lunch now. Her mother cooks for us every day. I love her food!

It's lots of fun here in Buenos Aires!

See you soon.

Love,

Jenny.

       [Kate, Jenny]is in Buenos Aires on hoiday.

She is staying at               [a hotel, Paola's house].

It's      [hot, cold] in Buenos Aires.

It rains           [every day, sometimes].

She is       [happy, sad] when it rains.

She is writing the postcard in the           [evening, afternoon].

Rome is the capital city of ltaly. They started building it in 753 B.C. and the Romans have a story to explain how this happened. Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them until they were old enough to take care of themselves.

Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) said to the boys: "Build a city where you were found." The two boys started building the city but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle. He built the city and it became known as Rome. Today, historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in the legend.

Rome was built near the sea.       [True, False]

Rome is the capital city of ltaly. They started building it in 753 B.C. and the Romans have a story to explain how this happened. Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them until they were old enough to take care of themselves.

Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) said to the boys: "Build a city where you were found." The two boys started building the city but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle. He built the city and it became known as Rome. Today, historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in the legend.

Romulus and Remus were brothers.       [True, False]

Rome is the capital city of ltaly. They started building it in 753 B.C. and the Romans have a story to explain how this happened. Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them until they were old enough to take care of themselves.

Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) said to the boys: "Build a city where you were found." The two boys started building the city but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle. He built the city and it became known as Rome. Today, historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in the legend.

A wolf found them and took care of them.       [True, False]

Rome is the capital city of ltaly. They started building it in 753 B.C. and the Romans have a story to explain how this happened. Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them until they were old enough to take care of themselves.

Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) said to the boys: "Build a city where you were found." The two boys started building the city but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle. He built the city and it became known as Rome. Today, historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in the legend.

When the two boys grew up they were gods.       [True, False]

Rome is the capital city of ltaly. They started building it in 753 B.C. and the Romans have a story to explain how this happened. Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them until they were old enough to take care of themselves.

Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) said to the boys: "Build a city where you were found." The two boys started building the city but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle. He built the city and it became known as Rome. Today, historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in the legend.

Romulus won the war with Remus and named the city Rome.       [True, False]

Read the advertisement. Are the sentences True or False?

There are some cherries in the juice.      [True, Fase]

There are some lemons in the juice.       [True, False]

There aren't any bananas in the juice.       [True, False]

There is some water in the juice.       [True, False]

There aren't any carrots in the juice.       [True, False]

There are some apples in the juice.       [True, False]

There aren't any oranges in the juice.       [True, False]

Look at the notice. Complete the school rules with must or mustn't.

SCHOOL NOTICEBOARD

You         [must, mustn't]talk to your classmates in class.

You         [must, mustn't]drop litter.

You         [must, mustn't]be on time.

You         [must, mustn't]be kind to your classmates.

You         [must, mustn't] chew gum in class.

You         [must, mustn't]respect your teachers.

You         [must, mustn't]eat or drink in class.

You         [must, mustn't]be quiet.

Put the tips into the correct leaflet A or B. You can use one tip twice.

Remember to drink plenty of water. Your body needs it when you are in the hot sun.     [A, B, A B]

Put sunscreen on your skin every time you come out of the water. This is how you can protect your skin from the sun.     [A, B, A B]

It's usually very cold in the mountains so remember to pack some warm clothes.     [A, B, A B]

You may have an accident if you swim near windsurfers. Be careful!     [A, B, A B]

Don't ever light a match inside your tent! lt's extremely dangerous.     [A, B, A B]

Don't let the hot sand burn your feet. Wear sandals or flip-flops.     [A, B, A B]

Always make sure you have big black rubbish bags with you. Never leave any rubbish behind!     [A, B, A B]

Your head needs protection from the sun. Always wear a hat.     [A, B, A B]

Never go to the mountains without a whistle and a compass.     [A, B, A B]

Remember your sunglasses! They protect your eyes against ultra violet rays.     [A, B, A B]

Don't drink water from lakes and rivers. Drink only bottled water.     [A, B, A B]

It is dangerous to swim after eating. Wait for at least two hours before you go back into the water.     [A, B, A B]