Reading 9 form 2 term

Read the text. Match sentences A–G with gaps 1–5. There are two extra sentences.

A Once, Gabe had to go to hospital because he got too close. __   __

B However, Gabe was even prouder of something else that he did. __   __

C More people are interested in the weather in other countries. __   __

D This is in the centre, from North Dakota in the north to Texas and Louisiana in the south. __   __

E But they’re often the first on the scene, giving important information to the rescue services. _   ___

F He tries to get close to the centre of the tornado, but not too close. __   __

G My friends and I need to do a lot of work to find a tornado and get to it. __   __

Read the texts. Match the writers (Katie, Ben, Gareth and Davina) with the questions (1–5). There is one extra question.

Which person …

1 had an idea because they were having trouble with something?__        ____

2 had problems with money? __   ____

3 started by selling some of his/her old things? __        ___

4 gives free advice to people? __     ___

5 made something in a different way? __       ___

Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Why was the Dawn Wall difficult to climb?