Reading Test8

Read the text below. Match choises (A-H) to (1-5). There are thre choises you don`t need to use.

HOW TO SURVIVE IN A FOREST

It is impossible to know when you might find yourself stranded in a forest. It is important that you be prepared, should such a situation arise. If you know what to do, you can survive in a forest without much trouble, but if you are not prepared, survival can be much less likely. Hopefully, you have some survival gear with you but this article assumes you do not.

INSTRUCTIONS

1   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

It is completely natural to be afraid when you are faced with a survival situation. However, if you are going to survive in the forest, you must keep your thoughts clear and make sure you are not held captive by fear. The more your fear overcomes you, the lower your chances of survival are as your mind is going to become clouded and panic may set in.

2   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Obviously, cold is one of the primary dangers you face when you must survive in the forest. It is crucial that you do all you can to stay dry and keep your body temperature up. Never stop to sleep or quit moving around unleas you have appropriate shelter.

3   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

You are surrounded by wood and kindling. The four parts of creating a fire are spark, tinder, fuel and oxygen. You are surrounded by the materials you need to start a fire. The most difficult part of starting a fire is the spark. Obviously, if you have a lighter or matches, this is not a problem. But if not, you can attempt to use a dry narrow pointed stick and a dry flat piece of wood. Make as much friction as possible by rubbing the pointed stick along the flat piece with some kindling in the direct area of the friction. This requires a great deal of work, but if done correctly, a fire can be started. Keep working at it until you start a fire, because without a fire it is going to be very difficult to survive in the forest.

4   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Caves and overhangs make for good shelter, but most likely you must build your own shelter. The easiest way to provide protection from the elements is to find a fallen tree and cover it with other branches and brush so that you can stay in the natural pit underneath the tree trunk. Shelter is a very important aspect of being able to survive in the forest.

5   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

If you can build a stable shelter and start a fire you can survive in the forest for several days. If you are lost, it is better to stay put and wait for rescue. If you know where you are, travel as far as possible during the day while making sure you atop long enough before dark so that you can erect another shelter.

A Keep alarm at bay.
B Stay warm.
C Find or make some refuge.
D Make a primitive hut.
E Know how to make fire.
F Stay put unless you know exactly where you are.
G Do not overstock ypur fire.
H Make sure you have plenty of dry firewood.

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

When you think about Investing in a precious metals ETF, the first thing that comes to mind is GLD, the de facto investment vehicle for gold. Some might go on a deeper dive and look at SLV PPLT, the two most actively traded ETF's for silver and platinum.

But how many people would think about investing in PALL, the ETF for palladium? Now you might be thinking, What is palladium even used for and why would I want to invest in it? Well, I'm glad you asked. Palladium is a precious metal that was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston, an English chemist. It is named after the asteroid Pallas, a name derived from the nickname of the Greek goddess Athena. At one time small amounts of palladium were used to treat tuberculosis, but it had the annoying side effect of death.

Palladium is widely used in various industrial applications, the most prominent of which is in the production of catalytic converters for automobiles. In 2000, due to political reasons, the supply of palladium was consistently disrupted, and Ford Motor Company, fearing a lack of supply for their cars, stockpiled a large amount of the metal at near record prices. When prices finally began to drop in 2001 they lost almost I billion dollars on their einvestment. Palladium is also used in the photographic process and increasingly more often in the production of fine jewellery.

*ETF-electronic transfer of funds
PPLT-Physical Platinum Shares
GLD- Gold Shares
SLV- iShares Silver Trust

1.The metal being mentioned in the text has been known   [A, B, C, D].
A since the early 1800s
B for a century
C since last century
D for more than a year

2.This precious metal got its name   [A, B, C, D].
A after a Greec god
B ater invention
C after the name of celestial body orbiting a star
D because of the ability to cure diseases

3. It`s most widely used in   [A, B, C, D].
A chemistry
B medicine
C building
D industry

4.We can infer from the text that te price of palladium   [A, B, C, D].
A has never been estimated
B once reached its peak
C is constantly decreasing
D has been recently disrupted

5.The word "they" in the last sentence but one probably stands for   [A, B, C, D].
A prices
B automobiles
C investment
D Ford Motor Company

Read the text below. Match choises (A-H) to (1-6). There are thee choises you don`t need to use.

SPECTACULAR TRIPS THAT COUPLES SHOULD TAKE

1   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

French Polynesia
You want to relax, he wants to stay active-but you both crave for pristine sand and azure waters. This island nation can please all. Nelson suggests spending three nights unwinding and chilling out in Bora Bora, then taking in four nights in Moorea, which offers a little more action, like tours, hiking and some nightlife. French Polynesia has some of the most crystal blue water in the world. Couple that with over-the-water bungalows, and you and your honey are in for beautiful views all day long.

2   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Australia
If you believe variety is the spice of life, Down Under is where you'd want to go for some zing. World-renowned wineries and extensive arts offerings are perfect for artsy couples, while history buffs will enjoy the Penal Colony town of Port Arthur, Tasmania, along with aboriginal experiences in Queensland, Nelson says. Nature enthusiasts can pass their time at the Great Barrier Reef. Spend your trip in Port Douglas, Sydney and Hobart. Australia in a great destination for couples because it has everything.

3   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Puerto Vallarta
Considered one of the best honeymoon locations in the world, this charming city in Mexico features magnificent scenery, a cobblestone-lined city centre, a sophisticated arts scene and a number of restaurants, nightclubs and lounges. Enjoy a day napping in the sunshine and the next few days golfing, jet skiing or going deep-sea fishing. The town is compact, so almost everything you'd want to do and to see is within walking distance or an inexpensive taxi ride away.

4   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Montana Fly Fishing
If you crave a unique outdoor experience, give fly-fishing a try. The Triple Creek Ranch in Darby, Montana, caters to all levels from a pond where guides teach beginners, to a float down the Bitterroot River where experts can join the guides who engineered the mechanical fish in A River Runs Through It, says Betsy Donley, a travel specialist with Camelback Odyssey Travel in Phoenix. I've planned fly-fishing trips with couples. It's always fun, as there are lots of camaraderie and light-heartedness.

5   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Paris
It may sound cliché, but the City of Light lives up to its romantic reputation that goes beyond the harmonic language and champagne. Enjoy a scenie pienic at Sacré-Coeur, take a ride down the Seine River, stand in awe of the Notre Dame and stroll the eclectic Latin Quarter, with its bookstores and funky restaurants fuelled by the energy from the Sorbonne. See the Eiffel Tower from another perspective with a cosy dinner at Jules Verne, the luxurious restaurant on the tower's second floor by Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse.

6   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Cape Town, South Africa
Boasting a stellar wine country and beautiful beaches, this city is known for its vino, culinary prowess and the friendliness of its people. Geographically, it's like Napa Valley and Santa Monica somehow magically merged. From Cape Town, head to the bush for a few days on safari. The Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is stunning and the best way to see the wild.

You will go there if you _______.
A desire to have new unexpecter undertaking.
B are interester in observing animals in the wild.
C dreem of indulging into a romantic atmosphere of lights, river rides and restaurants.
D want to swim in the purest water.
E have just got married and don`t want to spend much money.
F and your partner a looking for variety.
G prefere spending time in a comfortable hotel.
H enjoy calmness and silence

Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space(1-6). There are two choises you don`t need to use.

BOULDERS ON THE BEACH

North of Dunedin in New Zealand, there are about 100 spherical boulders (1)   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] . The largest has a diameter of 3.16 metres. These giant geodes are literally flushed out of the rock, roll a few metres, come to a halt, and are then washed over by the daily tides. Many have broken apart, crumbling away (2)   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]. No one has any idea how many of the boulders have already been swallowed by the surf, worn down over thousands of years. Yet the rock keeps flushing out new boulders from the sediment as if a rock mother were laying eggs.

Geologically, (3)   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]. The boulders are formed through the deposit of calcite in soft sandstone. This calcite forms a core around which the rock solidifies over millennia (4)   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] although the oyster with the pearl is constantly in motion in the water; the rock, by contrast, does not move. It is interesting that this geological miracle doesn't happen on other beaches around the world.

The Maoris, the original inhabitants of New Zealand, (5)   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]. The composite word consists of kal, meaning food, and hinal, meaning basket. According to their legend, a long time ago the ship called Arai-te-uru had been destroyed (6 )   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]. A hill not far from the beach is considered the petrified hull of a vessel. The boulders which keep emerging from the rock contain the food which fell out of the baskets when the ship was destroyed.

A lying on Moeraki Beach
B the first inhabitant of the island
C this is a perfectly natural process
D while searching for valuable gems
E beacuse of the nature conditions
F call these boulders Te Kai-hinaki
G rather like a pearl around a grain of sand
H as the result of the action of wind and waves

Read the text below. For questions (1-10) choose the correct answer(A, B, C or D).

If you're the type to forget (1)   [A, B, C, D] dates but your other half isn't, it might be wise to (2)   [A, B, C, D] in this piece of relationship-saving jewellery.

0 The Remember Ring is a nifty little gadget that (3)   [A, B, C, D] a normal ring from the outside, but inside uses Hot Spot technology to heat itself up a handy 24 hours (4)   [A, B, C, D] your anniversary.

Every hour the (5)   [A, B, C, D]of metal gets hotter and hotter for 10 seconds, continuing to warm until, at 120°F, it becomes impossible to ignore, reminding you that a special day is around the (6)   [A, B, C, D]. Fitted with a battery-charged micro-chip clock that converts heat in your hand into electricity, manufacturers promise the ring is maintenance-free and will never (7)   [A, B, C, D].

“ Using a micro-thermopile, The Remember Ring converts the heat from your hand into electricity, (8)   [A, B, C, D] the battery charged and microchip clock running perpetually”, say makers Alaska Jewelry. “Just specify your anniversary date when you order, and we'll program your ring for you. (9)   [A, B, C, D] it and forget it- until your anniversary!”

The ring costs $760 (£497), has a lifelong (10)   [A, B, C, D] and comes in seven styles, available in 14 carat white and yellow gold in men's sizes 10 to 13.

Read the texts below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Spreading your shopping out over the first few weeks of the school year is mart. It gives your student time (1)   [A, B, C, D] what peers are wearing and to make any necessary wardrobe adjustments during (2)   [A, B, C, D]shopping trips. And it gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the sales. Teens, and (3)   [A, B, C, D] “tweens” (children aged 9 to 12), represent a lucrative market for retailers and advertisers. They (4)   [A, B, C, D] the target of a steadily increasing barrage of messages telling them what clothes and what looks are cool. As a parent, don't remove yourself from the equation. Talk to your child about how the media (5)   [A, B, C, D] what we want and think we need.

All English learners want to improve their English, but as you know, it can be difficult! For you to learn, you need to work on all areas. Speak as often and as much as possible! There is (1)   [A, B, C, D] better than conversation to help you improve. Whereas you can practice reading, writing, and listening on your own, it`s obviously better to speak English with (2)   [A, B, C, D]. The quickest way to learn English is to surround (3)   [A, B, C, D] with English speakers. Also, (4)   [A, B, C, D] the habit of thinking English, don`t translate from your own language into English, it will slow you down. When you talk, use the sentences which instantly and naturally feel right to you, (5)   [A, B, C, D] are often the correct ones. Many students learn to develop an “intuition” about English, use yours and trust it.