HS2 2019 unit8 p154 act7

Reading 1

For questions 1-8 read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.

The most distinctive feature of a camel is the hump, or humps, on its back. In these humps, camels store fat (1)       [which, who, whose, what] is used as energy when they don't have access to food. They can put (2)          [on, into, up, throught]with challenging conditions, drinking only a little (3)           [which, whatever, or, less than]no water for up to seven days. When camels reach a place where they can drink, they soak up water (4)          [like, that, whatever, for] a sponge - they can drink 135 litres in 13 minutes! And their mouths are (5)         [neither, like, no, so]tough that they can eat most types of plant.

Camels (6)      [as, such, so, are] thought by many to have poor hearing. But although their ears are small, their hearing is actually very sharp. Camels can be almost any shade of brown, from pale cream to almost black and they have long necks to allow them to reach high branches. Despite the (7)         [idea, fact, thought, desire] that camels can be trained as useful working animals, they don't always do (8)            [less, everything, what, or]is expected!

Reading 2

Read the text below. For questions (1-12) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D).

BIKERS ON CITY STREETS DEMONSTRATE CARELESSNESS

Cities all over America are currently expanding their budgets in order to improve city sidewalks. These sidewalks provide a safe path for pedestrians and bikers (0)   [A, B, C, D] However, even when we pay extra taxes to the government in (1)   [A, B, C, D] to provide a safer environment for people by enlarging sidewalks, many still staunchly refuse to take (2)   [A, B, C, D] of this new improvement. Bikers still roam in the (3)   [A, B, C, D] of the street, directly blocking cars and (4)   [A, B, C, D]. Such insolent acts not only degrade the well-being of our societies, but also renders much of our tax money (5)   [A, B, C, D].

(6)   [A, B, C, D] to say, it is only obvious that sidewalks are for non-motored modes of transportation, whereas the streets are for cars and other motored vehicles. This idea incorporates safety and efficiency because traffic is much faster without bikers (7)   [A, B, C, D] the pathways of cars, and drivers don’t have to worry about poten­ tially dangerous incidents. Many accidents can’t be avoided when there are so many operational vehicles in the U.S, and thus, drivers should not have to be burdened with nervousness about circumventing accidents that can be (8)   [A, B, C, D] only if bikers started using sidewalks.

Indeed, many are cognizant of this fact, including some (9)   [A, B, C, D] themselves. When questioned about why they don’t use sidewalks, one biker said, “I don’t really know, everyone else is doing it...” Such capri­cious actions based only upon (10)   [A, B, C, D] endanger many people. Many opposing options have also stated that the sidewalks are unsmooth and thus bicycles cannot achieve optimal speed. However, this only fuels an expectation for a change in their views because it is indecent to jeopardize human (11)   [A, B, C, D] just to be able to (12)   [A, B, C, D] a higher speed on a bicycle.

Reading 3

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D).

THE GREAT STRUGGLE...

Just about everything is challenging at first. We are challenged when we decide we want to play a new game or sport, write, type, etc. Then someone mentions this art thing and you know from experience that it’s not the easiest thing in the world. Hey, we’ve all been there. It’s very common to give up trying because you think you messed up or you have run out of ideas.

No one can truly say they are the best — not just in drawing but in anything else — but it should be good to know that you’re not the only one and there is someone out there that wants to try and help. This is where I come in. These are just ideas from a beginner, but they helped me a lot.

Try to have others comment on your work. Don’t just ask how it looks, but try to ask what they like and what they don’t like. Yeah, some may lie and others may even be cruel and critical. But you aren’t going to improve unless you know what you need to improve on.

Here’s a great tip from the Totoro Sensei... get a big sketch book (about 11x14 or smaller if you want. Just something you can carry around). In it, you can quickly draw different things for practice and write down any ideas you have. It can be a good place to work out any problems, projects, or thoughts.

Try doing sketches (quick drawings); whatever looks interesting (and not too difficult for your level) will work. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect. It doesn’t have to be anime either — just do a shoe or a plant or something. Remember, you are just becoming familiar with new shapes and ways of doing things. Every sketch helps you a little bit more, you’ll become faster and your visual memory will be better.

In addition to that, just try drawing whatever comes to mind. Draw a face and just see where it goes from there, they can actually look pretty good in the end. Do you have any old anime or gaming magazines lying around? Draw characters from advertisements and games. Try the internet, there are tons of anime sites with pictures you may be looking for. Don’t limit yourself to one series. It’s way too easy to just draw a bunch of Pokemon or Ranma characters and have troubles with others. Hey, part of anime is developing your own style anyway.

Know that not everyone is going to see all of your drawings; it’s not important that the pages you sketch on are clean and organized. All that really matters is that you learn and improve on whatever it is you draw. Realistically, no one is really going to get good over-night. There are so many techniques and media out there. It’s all about developing your own style and not just copying everyone else.

0) What is the author’s purpose?   [A, B, C, D]

A To share his ideas on improving artistic skills.
В To give tips for beginners on working out problems.
C To persuade a reader to practice doing sketches.
D To teach a reader how to develop one’s own style.

1) The author discusses challenging things in paragraph 1 in order to   [A, B, C, D].

A argue that every new activity is challenging
В prove that they are commonly messed up
C maintain that they are worth trying anyway
D show that art is one of common challenges

2) The author advises “to have others comment on your work” because this is a way   [A, B, C, D].

A to change their attitude to your drawings
В to know what exactly should be corrected
C to get your work evaluated objectively
D to learn their attitude to your art works

3) Discussing the value of doing sketches the author mentions all of the following except:   [A, B, C, D].

A it makes your drawings perfect
В it improves your speed of drawing
C it improves your visual memory
D it makes you familiar with new shapes

4) Why does the author mention Pokemon and Ranma in paragraph ...?   [A, B, C, D]

A To give an example of the anime characters to be drawn.
В To argue that you should draw various anime characters.
C To assert that drawing these characters may not be difficult.
D To claim that anime characters require special drawing style.

5) The last paragraph of the text supports which of the following conclusions?   [A, B, C, D]

A No one is really going to become good overnight.
В There are tons of resources to help you improve.
C Developing your own style takes time and efforts.
D Copying others will make your drawings perfect.

Listening 1

In this activity, we will practise our listening skills by learning about entertainment.

1. You hear someone on the radio reviewing a play.
What does she criticise about the play?   [a, b, c]

a) the length

b) the script

c) a few of the actors

2. You hear two friends talking about learning something new. What activity do they agree on?   [a, b, c]

a) playing a sport

b) dancing

c) painting

3. You hear a young woman talking on the radio.
What's her job now?   [a, b, c]

a) actor

b) author

c) director

4. You hear two friends talking.
Where are they?   [a, b, c]

a) in a restaurant

b) in a museum

c) in a park

5. You hear a musician talking about his band.
Who does he think is the reason for their success?   [a, b, c]

a) their manager

b) their lead guitarist

c) a record producer

6. You hear a boy and girl talking about their plans. What do they decide to do?   [a, b, c]

a) go shopping

b) play computer games

c) watch a film

7. You hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists. Where are they?   [a, b, c]

a) on a tour bus

b) at a concert venue

c) in a park

8. You hear a girl talking about singing in a competition. What made her nervous?   [a, b, c]

a) She hadn't practised very much.

b) Her classmates were watching her on TV

c) Her parents were in the audience.

Listening 2

You will hear people talking in 8 different situations. For questions 1-8 choose the best answer (A,B or C)

1)   [A, B, C]

2)   [A, B, C]

3)   [A, B, C]

4)   [A, B, C]

5)   [A, B, C]

6)   [A, B, C]

7)   [A, B, C]

8)   [A, B, C]

Listening 3

You will hear a radio interview with a man called Greg Hunter, who is the editor of a sports magazine. For question 9-18 complete the sentences.

A survey shows that 9)           coverage of women's sport makes up only about 4% of stories

Greg says the media doesn't publish stories about a sport which not many 10)         are interested in.

It is claimed that in the UK there are over 11)             women who play netball.

Apart from netball, Greg mentions 12)         as an example of a sport that many people do but not many want to read about.

Greg's magazine has 13)      times as many male readers as female readers.

He thinks the 14)        needs a sports magazine especially for female readers.

Greg says top women tennis players aren't able to spend much time with their 15)          .

As a percentage of total TV sports time, women's sport on television dropped to only 16)              last year.

There are about 17)       women who are members of the Sports Journalist Association of GB.

The number of TV sports 18)          has increased recently, which should improve coverage of women's sport.