Reading Comprehension

Read the text and decide if the statements 1–4 are true (T) or false (F).

The Earth is a very big planet, but humans only live on a very small part of it because of one thing: air. We can’t breathe when we climb higher than 8,000m or dive underwater or go underground. We can only live in places that have the right kind of air for us to breathe. Air contains nitrogen and oxygen. It is dangerous to breathe only nitrogen. You breathe oxygen in and use it to get energy from the food you eat. Then you breathe carbon dioxide out. If you do not breathe, the level of carbon dioxide in your blood will increase. This can damage your brain. When people travel to very high or deep places, underwater or in Space, they need to wear special breathing equipment. Divers carry the air on their backs. They sometimes experience problems because they don’t get enough oxygen and nitrogen in their blood can make them lose control.

1. People only live in some parts of the world to avoid breathing problems. ___  

2. We breathe a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. ___  

3. Carbon dioxide is contained in the air you breathe in and out. ___  

4. Divers sometimes get in trouble because of lack of nitrogen in their blood. ___  

Read the text about Tommy Hilfiger, and for questions 1–5 circle the correct answer A–D.

FASHION DIARY

I was lucky enough to get an interview with Tommy Hilfiger the other day. He is one of the top American designers so it was rather difficult to catch him, but in the end, I was able to spend half a day with him and his team – quite amazing considering how busy he is. He appeared for our appointment wearing his usual sunglasses, a blue shirt, light trousers and a checked jacket. With his brown hair and bright blue eyes, Tommy looks an energetic mid-sixties – his real age – but can also look older or younger depending on the particular situation.

We talked a little about the history of his company before going on to have a look at some of the new season’s fashion designs. After setting up his collection for men – with particular success with his designer jeans and shoes – Tommy continued with his career and in 1996 he introduced a women’s clothing line, ‘Tommy’, which repeated the success of his menswear collection. His fashion design empire now includes athletic wear, underwear and kid’s wear as well as designer perfumes, cosmetics, brushes and combs for men and women, jewellery, other accessories and home furniture.

As we watched his top models showing his new collection – slim-line jeans, red leather motorcycle jackets, colourful blouses and leather skirts – he was talking all the time, either to me about his various projects or on his mobile phone, making plans for business photo sessions, flying to Florida and a thousand other things that form a day in the life of one of the world’s most successful designers. He also told me that he had plans for future development of his company but those would have to wait until our next interview.

1. Tommy Hilfiger …  

   A is extremely busy.

   B often gives interviews.

   C looks younger than he is.

   D frequently changes his style.

2. ‘Tommy’ is the name of his …  

   A menswear.

   B own company.

   C designer jeans.

   D women’s collection.

3. Tommy Hilfiger’s collection contains …  

   A fashion for sports.

   B more than just fashion.

   C men’s and women’s fashion.

   D men’s, women’s and children’s fashion.

4. While the models were performing, Tommy was …  

   A talking about his personal life.

   B concentrating fully on the show.

   C making arrangements for the next project.

   D making comments about the new designs.

5. The writer of the article is probably …  

   A a fashion model.

   B another designer.

   C a radio reporter.

   D a magazine journalist.

Read the text below. Match choices to the jobs. There are two choices you don't need to use.

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