HS2 2019 unit8 p143 act4

Reading 1

Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Functional Backpacks

Before buying, be sure that the pack...

A can be easily transformed into the suitcase

B can be a perfect space for different knick-knacks

C isn't too heavy

D can be easily fastened and won't stuck for no reason

E is good for carrying your laptop

F has seven wheels

G has excellent liquid-protection properties

H is made from a very durable material

11.   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

12.   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

13.   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

14.   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

15.   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

16.   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Reading 2

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Children’s Toys In Hospitals

Fourteen hospitals in Wales have started chaining children's toys and other playthings to beds in an attempt to (23)   [a, b, c, d]thieves from stealing them. The Royal Gwent Hospital is (24)   [a, b, c, d]bicycle locks to keep its toys from being stolen. Dean Beddis, father of a two-year-old who was a (25)   [a, b, c, d]in the children's ward, said he was appalled that anyone would steal toys from a hospital. He told reporters: "These toys are there for kids who are seriously (26)   [a, b, c, d]. They're provided by the hospital and people are stealing them. I was shocked to see that a children’s toy had a bike lock on it." He added: "I was talking to the nurses about how (27)   [a, b, c, d]it was that they had to do that because they were saying that people had been stealing them."

A hospital spokesman said: "Unfortunately we do get toys and games taken from our hospitals. It is not a (28)   [a, b, c, d]occurrence but we do encourage staff to (29)   [a, b, c, d]and lock away the more popular and more expensive items. Our hospitals have CCTV coverage and security on site at all times." He added: "As with any large buildings open to the public, we (30)   [a, b, c, d]visitors and our own staff to be vigilant (31)   [a, b, c, d]valuables." It is not only toys that are being stolen. The television in the waiting room of the children's ward has also gone missing. Mr Beddis said: "Stealing toys while the hospital staff are (32)   [a, b, c, d]their children is a sad reflection on society. I cannot believe this is happening in Britain."

Reading 3

Read the text below. For questions (33-42) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

There's a reason your parents (33)   [a, b, c, d]you ginger ale when you had the flu. Ginger (34)   [a, b, c, d]a safe, natural remedy for nausea from morning sickness, car sickness and other ailments. For homemade sugar-free ale, place 6 cups of water in a medium-size saucepan on your stovetop. Add the juice from two lemons and a washed, (35)   [a, b, c, d]ginger root. Heat the mixture on high heat until it (36)   [a, b, c, d]. Cover and lower the heat, (37)   [a, b, c, d]it to simmer for 10 to fifteen minutes. Drink it hot, chilled or poured over ice for an anti-nausea tea. For sweetness, replace one lemon with an orange or add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Reading 4

Any organic, floral water (38)   [a, b, c, d]a good job of hydrating your skin, but the YULI Skincare Cocoon Facial Elixir contains carefully chosen, wild-crafted botanical ingredients that do more than that. Calendula contains carotenoids and antioxidants that promote the healing of the skin. Chamomile calms and soothes, rose otto tones and destresses, and acerola protects your skin from (39)   [a, b, c, d]and oxidative stress (40)   [a, b, c, d]by the sun. I have personally already used up a bottle of this precious face mist, and it (41)   [a, b, c, d]a staple in my skincare routine because it is truly effective. It instantly calms aggravated, stressed skin, and it helps with (42)   [a, b, c, d]the skin healthy over time.

Listening 1

1. How did the woman travel?   [a, b, c]

2. What time does the film start?   [a, b, c]

3. What kind of film was it?   [a, b, c]

4. What kind of transportation is the man talking about?   [a, b, c]

5. Where are the boy’s keys?   [a, b, c]

6. Which present is Mark going to buy?   [a, b, c]

7. What will the weather be like tomorrow?   [a, b, c]

Listening 2

8. You will hear two friends talking about a camping weekend. What is the girl’s main worry?   [a, b, c]

9. You will hear two friends talking about a test. What’s the girl’s main problem with the test?   [a, b, c]

10. You will hear a girl telling about her windsurfing lesson. How did she feel about it?   [a, b, c]

11. You will hear two friends talking about a film they have seen. They agree that it has   [a, b, c]

12. You will hear two friends talking about a new café that has opened. They agree that the new coffee shop   [a, b, c]

13. You will hear two friends talking about their plans for the weekend. What will they do at the weekend?   [a, b, c]

Listening 3

20. Jane thinks that people need to   [a, b, c]

21. What can you do in four weeks, according to Jane?   [a, b, c]

22. Which of the following does Jane NOT mention?   [a, b, c]

23. What does the interviewer suggests?   [a, b, c]

24. What does Jane say people should do?   [a, b, c]

25. Jane believes that   [a, b, c]

Read the following adjectives and tick Positive Ones.