KEY-MODULE 1
READING COMPREHENSION
PART 1
Questions 1-5. Complete the five conversations. For questions 1-5, mark A, B or
C on your answer sheet.
1. Hello. This is 2456780. A.Thank you for your help.
B. I'd like to speak to John, please
C. I'll call again later.
2. I'm going to have a party on Saturday. A. How often is it?
B. Where to?
C. Who will come?
3. What do I do at the traffic lights? A. You can't.
B. That's right.
C. Turn left.
4. I'll take these grapes, please. A. Would you like a bag?
B. They're over there.
C. Can I help you?
1
5. What colour will you paint the room? A. It wasn't very difficult.
B. I hope it was right.
C. We can't decide.
READING PART 2
Questions 6-10. Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the
correct answer A, B or C on the answer sheet.
Example: Go to the office if you have lost a floppy disc.
LOST FLOPPY DISC
Make sure all schoolwork is given in on floppy
Lost on Tuesday-contains
disc to the office.
important schoolwork.
Hand in to office. If you have found a floppy disc, please leave
it at the office.
A. You cannot collect your locker key
until you have paid a 6€ deposit.
STUDENTS!
6 YOUR 6€ DEPOSIT FOR B. We cannot return your 6€ deposit
LOCKER KEYS WON’T BE if you lose your locker key.
REFUNDED IF KEYS ARE LOST
C. Lost locker keys can be replaced
for a charge of 6€.
A. Hannah would rather have a purple
'Fast Boys' T-shirt if possible.
7 B. Hannah has got a purple 'Fast Boys'
T-shirt and wants one in another
colour.
C. Hannah only wants a 'Fast Boys' T-
shirt if it's a purple one.
2
What has changed about Class 5's
party?
8 A. the refreshments
B. the time
C. the place
Mum is writing to ….
A. tell Becky to stay at home to see her
aunt.
9
B. ask Becky to tidy the house before
she leaves.
C. remind Becky to go to her aunt's
house.
The school fitness centre will….
A. open again to students at the end of
10 August.
B. have shorter opening hours until the
end of August.
C. change its opening hours at the
end of August.
READING PART 3
Questions 11-15. Read the text and questions 11-15. For each question, mark
the correct answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Cycling in the countryside
By Chris Jones, aged 14
3
Have you ever been cycling? This spring my older brother and I left the busy city
and spent a long weekend cycling in the countryside. Our average speed was only
around 14 kph, but that didn't matter. We hadn't come to break any speed records,
or to get fit and healthy. All we wanted was some fresh air and a break from
schoolwork. My bike only once went more than 30 kph, and that was when I raced
my brother down the only hill on our route.
We really enjoyed cycling along flat, traffic-free country paths. There was plenty of
spring sunshine, but it was quite cold, especially in the mornings. We didn't mind,
though — and we soon warmed up as we rode along. Our only problem was when
my brakes started making a terrible noise. But I didn't mind as it gave us an excuse
to visit a café while a helpful bike mechanic had a look at it.
That was one of the best things about our route: every few kilometres there was a
village where we could find everything we needed. All the local people were really
friendly, too. However, most places we stopped at served chips with all the meals,
which soon got fairly boring.
One night we were woken at 4 a.m. by a group of rugby fans singing loudly in the
hotel corridor. We were tired and bad-tempered when we set off the next morning
and very nearly got lost, but soon felt more cheerful when the sun came out. That's
what I like about cycling — it's simple and it's fun. If you're looking for a short
break that's active and cheap, then cycling is a great choice!
11. What is Chris Jones doing in this text?
A. describing the different places he saw while cycling
B. comparing cycling to other forms of exercise
C. suggesting places to stay on a cycling holiday
D. recommending cycling as a good type of holiday
12. What do we find out about Chris's bike?
A. It needed attention at one point.
4
B. It was too old to go fast.
C. It had trouble going up hills.
D. It wasn't as good as his brother's.
13. Chris was pleased because…
A. he felt much healthier than before he began his trip.
B. he and his brother had chosen a good route.
C. he met other people who were keen on cycling.
D. he went away at the best time of year for cycling.
14. What did Chris dislike about his trip?
A. getting lost
B. breaking down
C. the weather
D. the food
15. What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
A. I'm pleased to be away from cars B. I'm having really fit cycling so fast
and lorries for a change. Having a up and down the hills in this part of the
good time, despite some problems. countryside.
C. I'm having a great holiday, spending D. I'm enjoying cycling with my
lots of time in friendly cafes and brother this weekend, and staying at a
enjoying very quiet hotel in this countryside.
being by myself for once.
5
READING PART 4
Questions 16-25. Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each
space. For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
New Home - New School
by Megan Williams, aged 13
Last year my Dad got a new job. It was in a town which was 100 kms from our
home. Mum and Dad (16)…….. we would have to move, because it was a long
way for Dad to (17) …….. every day. When they (18) …….. me about their plan I
was upset (19) …….. I loved my home and school. I was worried that I would (20)
……..all my friends and teachers a lot.
Anyway, six months (21) …….. that, my family moved to the town of Hexford.
The house was much bigger than our old one, and (22) …….. my bedroom window
I (23) …….. see the sea.
I wasn't looking forward to the first day at my new school. I felt really (24) ……..
about meeting lots of new people. But when I got there everyone was great! My
class teacher was nice and I (25) …….. friends with two girls in my class. Moving
home isn't that bad, after all!
16. A. picked B. chose C. selected D. decided
17. A. travel B. carry C. tour D. transport
18. A. spoke B. told C. said D. explained
19. A. so B. because C. but D. and
20. A. leave B. lose C. miss D. forget
21. A. later B. further C. next D. after
22. A. along B. from C. down D. away
23. A. must B. shall C. could D. would
24. A. disappointed B. nervous C. angry D. bored
25. A. made B. found C. knew D. met
