Test 3

Read the text below.Match choice (A-H) to (1-5). There are three choices you do not neet to use.

TIPS ON CLOTHES SHOPPING WITH YOUR TWEEN OR TEEN

The secret to uccesstl back-to-school shopping is planning. Before you grab your checkbook and jump into the car, set aside some time to;

1.___________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Start by weeding out all the clothes that are too small, worn-out or simply not appreciated any longer. Toss the ones that have outlived their usefulness and donate the rest to charity. Now you have an uneluttered view of the gaps in your child's wardrobe.

2.______________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

You must have a plan of attack. With it in hand you can group your shopping needs by type of store and accomplish your tasks more efficiently. You'll also be less likely to buy items that you don't need or won't use.

3.____________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

This will give your teen a clear understanding of what you can buy. With financial ground rules in place, you"ll be able to teach money-management skills and how to "shop smart". If there`s an expensive item that she simply must have , arrange for her to pay for the extra expense from her allowance or with her oWn earnings.

4._________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

In addition to storewide sales, you can save money in many states by shopping on state-declared. "tax-free" days, when state sales taxes are lifted during back-to-school season.

5._____________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Most schools have dress codes to discourage clothes that are too skinny or sexual, or that suggest gang membership. Girls might need to avoid spaghetti straps, tank tops and low-cut jeans. Boys should know whether "sagging" trousers and certain colours or brand names associated with gangs are forbidden.

A Be aware of marketing strategies aimed at kids

B Find out about your school`s rules

C Take inventory

D Start with proiect work

E Make a list

F Remember that you don't have to do it all before school starts

G Check the sales and special promotions

H Establish a budget

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer ( A, B,C or D).

Copernicus, King of Craters

The best-known impact crater on the Earth is Meteor Crater. It is nearly a mile across and about 550 feet deep. To see it, you would have to drive far out into the desert in Arizona.

The Moon's best-known meteor crater is Copernicus. It is 58 miles in diameter and more than 2 miles from top to bottom. To see it, you just have to step outside and look at the Moon through binoculars.

You may have already noticed that the Moon's surface is a mix of bright and grey areas. The grey areas are lava plains. The largest and darkest lava plains are found along the left-hand side of the Moon. Using binoculars, look just to the left of the Moon's centre. You'll see a small bright spot against the gray. That's Copernicus.

Since the Moon doesn't have an atmosphere to protect it as the Earth has, tiny grains of space debris called meteoroids collide with the Moon constantly. This meteoroid «rain» wears down the lunar surface, creating a layer of dust. Meteoroids of the size of rocks and boulders strike the Moon less often, but they are more powerful. These rocks can produce craters measuring anywhere from a few feet to several miles across. On rare occasions, the Moon is hit by an object of the size of the one that carved out Copernicus. That object — either a rocky asteroid or an icy comet — was more than a mile in diameter.

Still, there are larger craters on the Moon, so why is Copernicus special? The answer is simple: because the crater faces the Earth directly, it looks nice and round, exactly the way everyone thinks a crater should look.

But what really makes Copernicus special is its halo of rays. These wispy streamers stretch outward in every direction. Like the crater itself, they are brightest when the Moon is full. Take a close look at these feather-like splashes.

When a big object blasts out a crater, the smallest particles travel farthest from the point of impact. This spray of rock then falls in a splash pattern onto the lunar surface. This material looks bright because it's made up of crushed and broken rock, which reflects light better than the dust-covered lava plain.

Over long periods of time, the constant bombardment by meteoroids darkens the rays and mixes them with the surface dust. Eventually, the rays disappear. Copernicus's rays are still bright because this crater is young. It's only 810 million years old. Many other large craters are nearly 4 billion years old.

The crater is named after the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. In the 1800s, another astronomer studied this scar on the Moon's surface. He called it the Monarch of the Moon. Today, we can call it the king of craters.

6. We can see the biggest craters ____________   [A, B, C, D]

A in the desert.

B on the Moon.

C on the Earth.

D in Arizona.

7 The surface of the Moon looks like____________   [A, B, C, D]

A small stars.

B a mixture of dark and shiny areas.

C the gloomy areas.

D lakes and oceans.

8 The Moon's dust layer has been created because of___________   [A, B, C, D]

A the collision of the Moon and the very small space pieces.

B the comets hits.

C the hits of big rocky asteroids.

D the Moon's special atmosphere.

9 Copernicus interests scientists because____________   [A, B, C, D]

A it's the oldest Moon crater.

B its brightness remains always unchanged.

C it looks deep and square.

D it is surrounded by a ring of light.

10 You can observe Copernicus ____________   [A, B, C, D]

A using an instrument designed to aid vision.

B only when the Moon is full

C looking into the sky at daytime.

D having no optical instruments.

Read the text below.Match choice (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not neet to use.

Six tips for clothes shopping during store clearance sales

I love it when I go shopping and find that my favorite store is having a huge sale. Between seasonal sales and the regular sale cycle, there’s really no reason you should have to pay full price for any article of clothing or accessory – unless, of course, it sells out and you don’t get a chance to make your move. Armed with the information below, you can save money, look fashionable, and dress the way you want for cheap.

11._______________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
The typical retail store lets a new item hang out on the shelves for six to eight weeks before it’s marked down. Merchandise in retail stores is ever-changing, so shop owners can’t afford to have old items languishing on the racks and taking up space. Furthermore, after six to eight weeks of buying, there might only be a few of a specific item remaining – hardly enough to take up room on a display. Therefore, it’s moved to the sale or clearance section, usually at the very back of the store. There, it can be lumped with other sale items to be snapped up by savvy shoppers.

12. ________________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
If you want first dibs on a pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing, your best bet is to try shopping on a Thursday. Stores know that most people come to the mall or the shop on the weekend, so they begin preparations on Thursday to mark down old merchandise and rotate new merchandise into the store.

By shopping on Friday and Saturday, you might score a great deal, but you might also have a limited selection – that’s not good if you want something specific. By shopping on a Thursday, you can have the best selection paired with the best prices to snag the item that you desire.

13. _______________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
I once found a dress on sale that I loved, but they didn’t have my size. Instead of leaving empty-handed, I asked one of the retail associates if she could check around to see if any of their other store locations had the same dress in stock. As luck would have it, there was another, and the store had it shipped to my house for free.

If you see something you want but the pickings are slim, ask to see what the store can do for you. In many cases, the salespersons want to keep the sale in-house, so they’ll bend over backwards to make sure you’re happy. While clearance buys are often limited, most stores have inventory elsewhere, so if you really want a great deal, it’s worth it to ask. You can also check smartphone shopping apps to see if they have the item in stock online.

14. ________________________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
Clearance buys are often a great deal, but it’s important to read the fine print. Finding a shirt for $5 is great, but not if you can’t return it if it doesn’t fit.

Always read or ask about the clearance return policy. In most cases, all clearance jewelry sales are final, but plenty of stores offer store credit in lieu of a refund for clearance clothes. Stores do not want to see out-of-season merchandise boomeranging back to the store since they need space for new wares. That’s why most clearance return policies are pretty short, usually around 14 days.

15. _______________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
One of the best times to get the most bang for your buck is to shop around the end of a season. Keep in mind that retail stores are a couple of months “ahead of the weather,” so you could still pick up a cheap sweater and get a month’s worth of wear before it’s time to bring out your spring wardrobe.

Generally, stores overhaul their merchandise in line with the New York Fashion Weeks in September and February, so keep an eye out. You can get excellent deals on summer fashion by shopping in September, and you can snag winter fashion on the cheap in February.

16. ____________________   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
You’re going to pay a premium price if you shop too early or during the wrong month. For instance, it’s unwise to buy jewelry around Christmas, when you’ll probably pay top dollar for your baubles. And some items never go on sale – high-end designer shoes and accessories are usually pretty constant in price, especially if the item doesn’t technically have a “season.”

A Certain Days of the Week Are Best

B Know the Return Policy

C Understand Sales Cycles

D Wait Six to Eight Weeks

E Wait For Some Time

F Ask Around

G Know When Not to Buy

H Shop End of Season