BIG TEST the 10th form

Listening

Questions 20-25

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear an interview with a young woman called Lin, who makes online videos about environmental issues.

20 How did Lin learn how to start putting videos online?

Listening

Questions 20-25

For each question, choose the correct answer.

21 Why did Lin choose to focus on the environment?

Listening

Questions 20-25

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22 How did Lin feel when her online videos first became successful?

Listening

Questions 20-25

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23 Lin says that to become successful, people should put videos online

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Questions 20-25

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24 Lin’s latest video is about

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Questions 20-25

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25 Why does Lin think it’s important for her to try new things?

English Reading Test

Reading Tests for B1

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Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone

Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two inventions I thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in my lifetime. One was a tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film moments whenever I had the opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and speak to people miles away. I often saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even need to be plugged in!

I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And not even two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so that I hardly know it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with the latest news, watch videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send messages. Thanks to satnav I never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey somewhere I have never been before. I can shop as much as I want and even take a course in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever. So why do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone in our lives? It’s strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem to have limited the time we actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing friends and families who are always looking at their screens and taking very little notice of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems it might create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than expecting something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful about the time we spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting nearby. We can still feel amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available when we need it.

1 What does Georgina say about the 1980s?

English Reading Test

Reading Tests for B1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone

Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two inventions I thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in my lifetime. One was a tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film moments whenever I had the opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and speak to people miles away. I often saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even need to be plugged in!

I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And not even two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so that I hardly know it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with the latest news, watch videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send messages. Thanks to satnav I never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey somewhere I have never been before. I can shop as much as I want and even take a course in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever. So why do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone in our lives? It’s strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem to have limited the time we actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing friends and families who are always looking at their screens and taking very little notice of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems it might create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than expecting something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful about the time we spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting nearby. We can still feel amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available when we need it.

2 Georgina says that a mobile phone

English Reading Test

Reading Tests for B1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone

Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two inventions I thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in my lifetime. One was a tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film moments whenever I had the opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and speak to people miles away. I often saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even need to be plugged in!

I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And not even two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so that I hardly know it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with the latest news, watch videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send messages. Thanks to satnav I never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey somewhere I have never been before. I can shop as much as I want and even take a course in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever. So why do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone in our lives? It’s strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem to have limited the time we actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing friends and families who are always looking at their screens and taking very little notice of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems it might create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than expecting something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful about the time we spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting nearby. We can still feel amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available when we need it.

3 What changes does Georgina say the mobile phone has created?

English Reading Test

Reading Tests for B1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone

Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two inventions I thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in my lifetime. One was a tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film moments whenever I had the opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and speak to people miles away. I often saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even need to be plugged in!

I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And not even two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so that I hardly know it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with the latest news, watch videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send messages. Thanks to satnav I never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey somewhere I have never been before. I can shop as much as I want and even take a course in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever. So why do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone in our lives? It’s strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem to have limited the time we actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing friends and families who are always looking at their screens and taking very little notice of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems it might create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than expecting something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful about the time we spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting nearby. We can still feel amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available when we need it.

4 Georgina thinks that people who use a mobile phone

English Reading Test

Reading Tests for B1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone

Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two inventions I thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in my lifetime. One was a tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film moments whenever I had the opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and speak to people miles away. I often saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even need to be plugged in!

I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And not even two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so that I hardly know it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with the latest news, watch videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send messages. Thanks to satnav I never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey somewhere I have never been before. I can shop as much as I want and even take a course in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever. So why do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone in our lives? It’s strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem to have limited the time we actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing friends and families who are always looking at their screens and taking very little notice of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems it might create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than expecting something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful about the time we spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting nearby. We can still feel amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available when we need it.

5 What would be a good introduction to this article?

Choose the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous for each gap below.

Bruce ______ tennis since he was a child. He ______ many trophies.

Choose the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous for each gap below.

You ______ tennis since 10 o'clock. How many sets ______ ?

First conditional, future time clauses

Choose the correct form for each gap below.

If you aren't careful, you ______ hurt.

First conditional, future time clauses

Choose the correct form for each gap below.

When you ______ Tom, tell him I want to see him.

Second conditional – unreal situations

Choose the correct form for each gap below.

If I ______ you, I wouldn't trust him.

Second conditional – unreal situations

Choose the correct form for each gap below.

If we sold the house we ______ much right now.

Future forms – will, be going to, present continuous

Choose the most suitable future forms for the gaps below.

What time ______ work on Monday?

Future forms – will, be going to, present continuous

Choose the most suitable future forms for the gaps below.

______ this weekend?

Future forms – will, be going to, present continuous

Choose the most suitable future forms for the gaps below.

It's really hot. ______ the window, please?