Reading

Task 1

Read the text and decide if the given statements atr true (T) or false(F).

The Rothschild’s Giraffe

The Rothschild’s giraffe, is also known as the Ugandan Giraffe or Baringo giraffe and it is a highly-endangered species. The Rothschild’s giraffe is exitinct in Sudan and only has about 13 populations left in Uganda and Kenya which means that there are only around 700 Rothschild’s giraffes left in the wild.

The Rothschild's giraffe is easily identified as it has a unique pattern on its coat, the pattern is more jagged than other species of giraffes and also unlike other giraffes, they don't have any patterms on their coats below their knees.

The Rothschild's giraffes often suffer because their habitats are often destroyed when farmers cut down forests in order for them to keep livestock and grow crops on the land.

Wildlife organizations work tirelessly to protect their habitats by working with local communities to educate them of the harmful (ekees of taking away the Rothschild's giraffes' habitats. They also spend time helping to protect the giraffes that are still in the wild so that they can breed and numbers can start to rise again. Another issue that organizations face is the fact that not many people are aware of the fact that there are many sub-species of giraffes which means that the Rothschild’s giraffe are often overlooked.

1. Wildlife organizations teach local people how to breed the giraffes.   [F, T]

2. The Rothschild's giraffes is an extinct species.   [T, F]

3. In appearance the Rothschild's giraffe differs from other giraffes.   [F, T]

4. The giraffe`s habitats are often destroyed by wild animals.   [T, F]

Task 2

Choose the correct item (A-C) to complete the text.

The Inventions That Changed Our Way Of Life

Could you imagine (5)_____________ a day without checking emails on your computer or walking around without your mobile phone? As you read through these inventions that changed our way of life, think about how different things would be without them.

Gaming Consoles changed the way we entertain (6)____________ indoors. Whether you (7)____________ physically fit by exercising on the Nintendo Wii or blasting (8)_________your opponents on a first-person shooter, the world of game consoles (9)_______________ a long way since the release of Pong in 1972. Modern game consoles (10)_______________ with the ability to process graphics so realistic that many games can be startling , and the enemies (11) __________ so well designed that it almost (12)__________ like some video games can predict ans counteract your every move.

5.   [a, b, c]

a. lives

b. living

c. to live

6.   [a, b, c]

a. oueselves

b. us

c. ours

7.   [a, b, c]

a. will stay

b. stayed

c. are staying

8.   [a, b, c]

a.away

b.off

c.against

9.   [a, b, c]

a. had come

b. has come

c. came

10.   [a, b, c]

a. is equipping

b. equipped

c. are equipped

11.   [a, b, c]

a. have become

b. has become

c. becoming

12.   [a, b, c]

a.seeming

b. seems

c. seem

Task 3

Read the text and choose from (A-F) the one which best fits each space (1-4)

The Maya Civilization

The Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico Central and Central America who have continuous inhabited the lands comprising moden-day Yucatan, (1)____________.

The designation Maya comes from the ancient Yucatan city of Mayapan, the last capital of a Mayan Kingdom in the Post-Classic Period. The Maya people refer to themselves by ethnicity and language bonds such as Quiche in the south of Yucatec in the north . The `Mysterious Maya' have intrigued the world since their `discovery' in the 1840's by John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood (2)_____________. Contrary to popular imagination, the Maya did not vanish and the descendants of the people who built the great cities of Chicken Itza Bonampak, Uxmal and Altun Ha still exist on the same lands their ancestors did and continue to practice, sometimes in a modified form, the same rituals which would be recognized by a native of the land one thousand years ago.

The height of the Maya Civilization in the Classic Period produced the incredible cultural advances for which they are well known. The Maya believed deeply in the cyclical nature of life – nothing was ever `born' and nothing ever `died' – (3)__________ . Their cosmological views, in turn, encouraged their imaginative efforts in architecture, mathematics, and astronomy. Beneath the earth was the dark realm of Xibalba (pronounced `shee-Bal-ba' and translated as `place of fear') from whence grew the great Tree of Life which came up through the earth and towered into the heavens, through thirteen levels, to reach the paradise of Tamoanchan (`place of the misty sky') where beautiful flowers bloomed.

In Mayan belief, however, one did not die and go to a `heaven' or a `hell' (4)__________. This journey began in the dark and treacherous underworld of Xibalba where the Xibalbans who lived there were more apt to trick and destroy a soul than help one.

A.and the first indications of Shamanic religious practices date from this period.

B.gave birth to the idea that the land was once populated by giants

C.but, rather, embarked on a journey toward Tamoanchan

D.and southward throueh Guatemala, Belize EL Saador and Honduras

E.and this belief inspired their view of the gods and the cosmos

F.but, in reality, much of the culture is not that mysterious when understood

1.   [A, B, C, D, E, F]

2.   [A, B, C, D, E, F]

3.   [A, B, C, D, E, F]

4.   [A, B, C, D, E, F]

Task 4

Choose the correct item (A-C) to complete the text.

Famous Footballers

Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz is an Uruguayan professional footballer who (5)___________ as a striker for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Uruguay national team.

Suárez began his career as a youth player for Nacional in 2003. At age 19, he moved to (6)____________Netherlands play for Groningen, before (7)__________ to Ajax in2007.

He (8)_________ his first trophy in 2010, the KNVB Cup, finishing the season as the (9)___________ top scorer and was named Dutch Footballer of the Year. A year later, he scored his (10) _________ Ajax goal.

In January 2011, Suárez transferred to l Liverpool and won the Football League Cup in his first full season at the club. In 2014 , he (11)__________ the FWA Footballer of he Year as well as winning the Premier League Golden Boot, and sharing the European Golden Shoe with Cristiano Ronaldo before moving to Barcelona in a transfer worth €82.3 million, making him one (12)___________ players in football history.

5.   [a, b, c]

a. plays

b.has played

c. is playing

6.   [a, b, c]

a. a

b. -

c. the

7.   [a, b, c]

a. having transferred

b. transferring

c. transferred

8.   [a, b, c]

a. has won

b. won

c. had won

9.   [a, b, c]

a. leagues

b.leagues`

c. league`s

10.   [a, b, c]

a. 100th

b. 100

c. 100`s

11.   [a, b, c]

a. has named

b. named

c. had been named

12.   [a, b, c]

a. the more expensive

b.the most expensive

c. more expensive

Task 5

Match the headlings (A-E) to the paragraphs (1-4). There is one headling that you don`t need to use.

Volunteering On Your Gap Year

Below are some frequently asked questions about gap year volunteer programs.

(1)_______________

Gap year volunteer programs are amazing travel experiences, where you will be expected to work hard for the duration of your placement. It's the only way you can

really help! So, it`s important to make sure you`re prepared for that, and that you choose a volunteer program that matches your skills and interests to make sure you can see it through to the end.

(2)________________

We appreciate it may seem strange to say a foe for a place on a volunteering program.This money is usually used to cover expenses for having you on the placement , such as food, transport, and accommodation. It may also go towards other expenses such as equipment and paying local full-time staff.

(3)________________

As general rule, the longer the better . If will be working with young children a good minimum amount of time is two to three months, allowing you to develop a real rapport with them and keep some consistency in their world. Conservation programs offer the opportunity to make a difference in a shorter amount of time, as manual labour can sometimes be completed in a few days.

(4)________________

Yes! While most volunteering placements will keep you busy, they will also give you the freedom to travel on your days off. Many volunteers will make friends in the course of their work, and go travelling around the host country together whenever possible. This is a great way to get a complete feel for your chosen destination. Working within a community gives you access to the best local knowledge, and some volunteer programs will even organize trips to top sights or other nearby communities.

A How long should I volunteer for?

B Do I need any qualifications to volunteer?

C Why do I have to pay a fee if I`m volunteering?

D How do I choose the right volunteer program?

E Can I travel during gap year volunteer programs?

1.   [A, B, C, D, E]

2.   [A, B, C, D, E]

3.   [A, B, C, D, E]

4.   [A, B, C, D, E]

Task 6

Choose the correct item (A-C) to complete the text.

How Can I Evercome My Fast Food Addition?

You are not alone.

Oneout of four Americans (5)_______ fast food every day. Americans spend more tnat $ 100 billion on fast food every year. This amount of money is enough to stop world hunger for many years.

McDonald`s feeds (6)________ 45 million people around the world every day which is more then (7)________ population of Spain.

Try replacing the bad foods with goods ones, (8)_______ changing bad habits , it time you will crave the sweetness of apple or banan, steamed veggies, home (9)____________ legumes etc.

The food that you love, you prepare, will give you what you need for healthy mind and body. Just try it, give (10)_________ a chance , walk, move around, as (11)_________ as you can every day, you are in control, if you mess (12)_________, get back up.

5.   [a, b, c]

a. eat

b. are eating

c. eats

6.   [a, b, c]

a. about

b. above

c.among

7.   [a, b, c]

a.-

b.the

c.a

8.   [a, b, c]

a.like

b.similar

c.as

9.   [a, b, c]

a. cook

b.cooked

c.cooking

10.   [a, b, c]

a.yourselves

b.you

c.your

11.   [a, b, c]

a. much

b. most

c.many

12.   [a, b, c]

a.off

b.up

c. on

Task 5

Match the headlings (A-E) to the paragraphs (1-4). There is one headling that you don`t need to use.

Volunteering On Your Gap Year

Below are some frequently asked questions about gap year volunteer programs.

(1)_______________

Gap year volunteer programs are amazing travel experiences, where you will be expected to work hard for the duration of your placement. It's the only way you can

really help! So, it`s important to make sure you`re prepared for that, and that you choose a volunteer program that matches your skills and interests to make sure you can see it through to the end.

(2)________________

We appreciate it may seem strange to say a foe for a place on a volunteering program.This money is usually used to cover expenses for having you on the placement , such as food, transport, and accommodation. It may also go towards other expenses such as equipment and paying local full-time staff.

(3)________________

As general rule, the longer the better . If will be working with young children a good minimum amount of time is two to three months, allowing you to develop a real rapport with them and keep some consistency in their world. Conservation programs offer the opportunity to make a difference in a shorter amount of time, as manual labour can sometimes be completed in a few days.

(4)________________

Yes! While most volunteering placements will keep you busy, they will also give you the freedom to travel on your days off. Many volunteers will make friends in the course of their work, and go travelling around the host country together whenever possible. This is a great way to get a complete feel for your chosen destination. Working within a community gives you access to the best local knowledge, and some volunteer programs will even organize trips to top sights or other nearby communities.

A How long should I volunteer for?

B Do I need any qualifications to volunteer?

C Why do I have to pay a fee if I`m volunteering?

D How do I choose the right volunteer program?

E Can I travel during gap year volunteer programs?

1.   [A, B, C, D, E]

2.   [A, B, C, D, E]

3.   [A, B, C, D, E]

4.   [A, B, C, D, E]

Task 6

Choose the correct item (A-C) to complete the text.

How Can I Evercome My Fast Food Addition?

You are not alone.

Oneout of four Americans (5)_______ fast food every day. Americans spend more tnat $ 100 billion on fast food every year. This amount of money is enough to stop world hunger for many years.

McDonald`s feeds (6)________ 45 million people around the world every day which is more then (7)________ population of Spain.

Try replacing the bad foods with goods ones, (8)_______ changing bad habits , it time you will crave the sweetness of apple or banan, steamed veggies, home (9)____________ legumes etc.

The food that you love, you prepare, will give you what you need for healthy mind and body. Just try it, give (10)_________ a chance , walk, move around, as (11)_________ as you can every day, you are in control, if you mess (12)_________, get back up.

5.   [a, b, c]

a. eat

b. are eating

c. eats

6.   [a, b, c]

a. about

b. above

c.among

7.   [a, b, c]

a.-

b.the

c.a

8.   [a, b, c]

a.like

b.similar

c.as

9.   [a, b, c]

a. cook

b.cooked

c.cooking

10.   [a, b, c]

a.yourselves

b.you

c.your

11.   [a, b, c]

a. much

b. most

c.many

12.   [a, b, c]

a.off

b.up

c. on

Task 5

Match the headlings (A-E) to the paragraphs (1-4). There is one headling that you don`t need to use.

Volunteering On Your Gap Year

Below are some frequently asked questions about gap year volunteer programs.

(1)_______________

Gap year volunteer programs are amazing travel experiences, where you will be expected to work hard for the duration of your placement. It's the only way you can

really help! So, it`s important to make sure you`re prepared for that, and that you choose a volunteer program that matches your skills and interests to make sure you can see it through to the end.

(2)________________

We appreciate it may seem strange to say a foe for a place on a volunteering program.This money is usually used to cover expenses for having you on the placement , such as food, transport, and accommodation. It may also go towards other expenses such as equipment and paying local full-time staff.

(3)________________

As general rule, the longer the better . If will be working with young children a good minimum amount of time is two to three months, allowing you to develop a real rapport with them and keep some consistency in their world. Conservation programs offer the opportunity to make a difference in a shorter amount of time, as manual labour can sometimes be completed in a few days.

(4)________________

Yes! While most volunteering placements will keep you busy, they will also give you the freedom to travel on your days off. Many volunteers will make friends in the course of their work, and go travelling around the host country together whenever possible. This is a great way to get a complete feel for your chosen destination. Working within a community gives you access to the best local knowledge, and some volunteer programs will even organize trips to top sights or other nearby communities.

A How long should I volunteer for?

B Do I need any qualifications to volunteer?

C Why do I have to pay a fee if I`m volunteering?

D How do I choose the right volunteer program?

E Can I travel during gap year volunteer programs?

1.   [A, B, C, D, E]

2.   [A, B, C, D, E]

3.   [A, B, C, D, E]

4.   [A, B, C, D, E]

Task 6

Choose the correct item (A-C) to complete the text.

How Can I Evercome My Fast Food Addition?

You are not alone.

Oneout of four Americans (5)_______ fast food every day. Americans spend more tnat $ 100 billion on fast food every year. This amount of money is enough to stop world hunger for many years.

McDonald`s feeds (6)________ 45 million people around the world every day which is more then (7)________ population of Spain.

Try replacing the bad foods with goods ones, (8)_______ changing bad habits , it time you will crave the sweetness of apple or banan, steamed veggies, home (9)____________ legumes etc.

The food that you love, you prepare, will give you what you need for healthy mind and body. Just try it, give (10)_________ a chance , walk, move around, as (11)_________ as you can every day, you are in control, if you mess (12)_________, get back up.

5.   [a, b, c]

a. eat

b. are eating

c. eats

6.   [a, b, c]

a. about

b. above

c.among

7.   [a, b, c]

a.-

b.the

c.a

8.   [a, b, c]

a.like

b.similar

c.as

9.   [a, b, c]

a. cook

b.cooked

c.cooking

10.   [a, b, c]

a.yourselves

b.you

c.your

11.   [a, b, c]

a. much

b. most

c.many

12.   [a, b, c]

a.off

b.up

c. on