COURSE: READING 1

MID-TERM REVISION

I. VOCABULARY
Task 1: Fill in the blank with one suitable word. The first letter and the number of
letters are indicated.

Question 1: The family is going on a long journey across the country by car.

Question 2: Can you give me specific instructions so I can understand what to do?

Question 3: The twins look very much alike _; it’s hard to tell them apart.

Question 4: The athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter dash.

Question 5: His performance in the race was impressive; he came in first place.

Question 6: The natives of the island have lived there for thousands of years.

Task 2: Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions.

Question 7: They attended a ______ ceremony at the church every Sunday.

A. family B. city
C. religious D. sports
Question 8: The prisoners planned their ______ through a secret tunnel.
A. entrance B. walk
C. meeting D. escape
Question 9: We need a good ______ if we want to win the game.
A. strategy B. idea
C. habit D. rule
Question 10: I need a new ______ to help me get fit at the gym.
A. trainer B. manager
C. colleague D. referee
Question 11: This is a ______ building with large glass windows and sleek design.
A. ancient B. old-fashioned
C. outdated D. modern
Question 12: She will ______ the teacher by handing out the papers to the students.
A. ignore B. watch

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 C. assist D. leave
Question 13: Being tall is a big ______ when playing basketball.
A. disadvantage B. advantage
C. rule D. performance
Question 14: The bus follows the same ______ every day, stopping at each station.
A. direction B. route
C. stop D. path

II. READING COMPREHENSION

PASSAGE 1 (Questions 1-8) Look at the five holiday advertisements, A-E. For
which holiday are the following statements true? Write the correct letter A-E next
to questions 1-8. NB You may use any letter more than once.

Question 1: Offers both coast and mountains. ___e_______

Question 2: You can observe sea creatures. ______d____
Question 3: Offers self-catering facilities. ______c____
Question 4: Good for people travelling alone. ____a______
Question 5: Offers winter sports. ____c______
Question 6: Suitable for people with young children. ____e______
Question 7: Suitable for people with not much money to spend. ____a______
Question 8: Offers luxurious accommodation. ____b______

A
This summer we have a fabulous range of adventure holidays climbing up mountains or
flying of them! With our unique all-inclusive formula and budget accommodation, we're
sure you will not find better value elsewhere. Our holidays are ideal for young people
travelling by themselves as there is no single person supplement and the group lessons
included are a great way to meet new people. A minimum age applies to all activities.

B
Discover the hidden beauty of a Roman town and its 21st-century delights. Experience a
sumptuous countryside welcome of fine food, admire our world-class heritage and the
stunning scenery that surrounds our town. Enjoy the elegance and excitement of our five-
star hotel. We offer exclusive couples-only accommodation and you are sure to leave us
feeling pampered and relaxed.

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We offer the widest choice of destinations, accommodation and activities throughout the
Alps. We can provide accommodation only or a fully packaged activity holiday including
flights and accommodation. As a specialist company we craft tailor-made holidays to
your exact needs and specifications. Mountain biking, trekking, skiing and snowboarding
are just some of the many activities on offer. We can provide top-quality chalets, hotels
or apartments and any combination of the above activities.

D
This Icelandic wonderland never ceases to amaze - with its diverse scenery, wealth of
activities and attractions including whale watching and the famous Blue Lagoon, this
destination is, not surprisingly, addictive! One of the world's last genuine wilderness
areas, this breathtaking, ice-covered landscape is more accessible in the summer than you
might think. Forget about hiring a car - why not try rafting along a slow-moving river?

E
This is a captivating holiday destination. There are beautiful beaches, coastal villages,
unspoilt coves and bays, clear turquoise waters, breathtaking scenery, mountains that
appear to rise out of the sea, cities that sparkle with life, the brilliant sunshine - al
contributing to a holiday paradise. There is plenty to see and do and families are
particularly well-catered for.

PASSAGE 2 (Questions 21-25): This reading passage has six paragraphs, A-F.
Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph from the list of headings
below. Write the appropriate numbers (I-VIII). There are more headings than you
can use.

List of headings
i. Research the culture
ii. Use body language
iii. Be flexible and relax
iv. The best time of day to be a tourist
v. Observe daily life
vi. Take photographs
vii. Try to speak the language
viii. Spend time with the locals

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 Travel tips

A ________iv_______________

In order to see all the best attractions and avoid the queues, try to get up early. Early
morning is also a good time to take photographs and meet the locals.

B ______vii_________________

It is also a good idea to memorise a few useful phrases, such as 'please' and 'thank you'.
You should not be worried about making mistakes, but try practising the language as
much as possible. Even if your pronunciation is not perfect, locals respond better to
people who make an effort.

C ________iii_______________

Travellers often face delays and cancellations, so it is important that you do not allow
them to ruin your trip. Also, try not to get frustrated when you are unable to communicate
with a native. Although you may be tempted to shout in your mother tongue in order to
be understood, it is more polite and often more effective to simply use body language.
You will have a much better trip if you are prepared for plans to change and you are able
to see the funny side if things go wrong.

D ________i_______________

Before starting your trip, find out about the people and customs of the place you are
visiting. This will help you to integrate more easily and will ensure you do not do
anything to offend locals. The more you know about your chosen destination, the more
chance you have of gaining the most from your experience.

E _________vii______________

Do not just socialise with other travellers, but try to start conversationswithlocalstoo.
Locals are often the key to knowing the best and cheapest places to visit and eat.
Furthermore, talking regularly with natives gives you a much better chance of learning
the language. People enhance your travels just as much as sights do.

F _________v______________

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In order to get a real feel for a place, spend a few hours sitting in a park or in the main
square by yourself, just watching daily life happen around you. Try to absorb all the
colours, smells and sounds which surround you.

PASSAGE 3

The modern zoo

The first zoo is believed to have been in Egypt in around 3500 BC. Early collections of
animals on display often belonged to royalty. King Henry I of England had lions,
leopards and camels. He had received them as gifts. Until the late twentieth century, the
main purpose of zoos was for entertainment. They existed to give people the chance to
see animals they could not see in the wild. In 1959, famous wildlife expert Gerald Durrell
opened the first zoo which put conservation of animals first.

Nowadays zoos' aims are: conservation, education, entertainment, in that order. Modern
zoos try to get a balance between providing safe, comfortable homes for the animals and
opportunities for visitors to see animals in natural surroundings. Zoos now share their
knowledge and support each other. The World Association for Zoo and Aquariums
(WAZA) works to educate people about animal welfare and conservation. It also helps to
coordinate breeding programmes.

From the 1990s, zoos began to see their main role as saving the most threatened species.
Each zoo focuses on a small number of species. The Siberian tiger and the orangutan are
two species that have been saved through breeding programmes run by zoos. For
example, in 2005 there were between 331 and 393 Siberian tigers in the Russian Far East.
By 2015, there were 562. The tigers were helped to breed under the Species Survival Plan
of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Often the aim is to reintroduce
endangered species into their natural habitats. In Indonesia, Borneo Orangutan Rescue
teaches orangutans how to live in the wild. When they are ready, they are taken to
protected forests to live naturally.

Now that we have a better understanding of animals, zoos try to recreate natural habitats
of animals as accurately as possible. For example, polar bears live in a plain, white open
space. Zoos try to provide 'enrichment' for the animals to improve their wellbeing. This
includes climbing frames, feeding puzzles, unusual objects and different types of food. It
allows animals to behave in a normal way, such as scratching, climbing, digging and

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solving problems. Another type of enrichment is mixing up types of animal that would
naturally mix in the wild. Colchester Zoo in England has a 'kingdom of the wild' paddock
where several species live together. They have found positive changes to the behaviour of
these animals as a result.

Different types of technology are used to help create natural environments for animals. In
Indianapolis Zoo, in the United States, for example, there is a 'functional forest' called the
Hutan Trail, a series of towers and cables 20 metres above the ground. This allows the
orangutans to swing around the zoo as they would swing around the forest in their native
Indonesia. The cables are strong enough to give them a safe and comfortable trip around
the zoo. They have access to three oases, where they can go when they want to be apart
from the group.

Likewise, technology has been used to engage the public more with the animals. In many
zoos there are webcams in some enclosures so visitors can keep up with their favourite
animals between visits to the zoo.

Zoos have moved on over the last few decades. They now play an important role in
protecting animals and in making people more aware of the importance of animals. Zoos
have made people aware that animals should not be over-hunted and that they play an
important role in the ecology of the planet and in helping to maintain the balance of
nature.

Task 1 (Questions 1-6). Complete the notes below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Before the 1990s, zoos existed mainly for (1) entertainment

The first zoo to focus on protecting animals was started by (2) Gerald Durrell

Since the 1990s a number of zoos have introduced programmes which aim to breed
threatened animals and return them to their (3) natural habitats____. But first the animals
have to learn how to survive in the (4) __ wild____ .

Zoos offer animals (5)_ enrichment____ by making it challenging for them to find their
food, providing them with climbing equipment, and even mixing them with other species.

(6) _ Webcams____ enable the public to view zoo animals from their homes.

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Task 1 (Questions 7-11). Complete the sentence with the correct ending, A-H.

Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-H.

7 The first zoo H

8 The World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) G

9 Borneo Orangutan Rescue D

10 Colchester Zoo E

11 Indianapolis Zoo A

A has created an environment that copies the animals' natural habitat.

B was started by Gerald Durrell.

C has webcams in all the enclosures.

D prepares one species to return to their own environment.

E does not always separate different types of animal.

F is part of the AZA.

G is involved in teaching about how to better care for animals and protect them and in
helping zoos work together.

H was a private collection of animals.