Test 1 Part 6 A These ‘You are going to read a newspaper article about a blind runner. Six sentences have been removed ae from the article. Choose from the sentences A~G the one which fits each gap (87-42). There is one B Theirs ‘extra sentence wich you do not need 10 use, regard © simon Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. and in, solo fa danger Blind Runner Deby behine Paul Hardy reports on a blind runner called Simon Wheatcroft who enjoys goalpo taking part in marathon and ultra-marathon races, running distances L between 42 km and 160 km. Runzing marathons, a race of 42k, has become posts But you only rus inte apost once beforeyou increasingly popular. 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He the course with him; afterall It would be almost also recruited technology to help him form his impossible to memorise a 150 bm stretch of mental map ofthe area using a smartphone app, countryside by heert. However, the physteal ad toprovide eedbackthrough headphones abouthis practical advantages of trelning inthe ttesh als pace and distance. This information could then be on ls own terms ae vat and have boosted hic cross-referenced with his nowledge ofthe route confdencein his running ality as wel s providing and any obstaces. Inspiration to other, Now, having covered hundreds of im alone on But for Sinon the rel thrill and motivation for the rovte, Simon has deen able, gradually, to trlning come from simply being able to compere phase out the app. ‘When I fist started Ihed toon equal rma [4B Ta] leant ide te et really concentrate to an unbelievable level to Tin blind he saye-batat he same tine | would ixow where my feet were fling. 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B itis unwise to try to teach new skills before people are ready. © people can lear new skills without help from others. xD itis unnecessary for an expert to teach people the basics. y important.’ 5 read music : it you try to 33° What made Brendel frst decide to accept Kit as a pupil? tee that Kit at kei wos 8 ‘A. He seemed so young and serious. fan this is his He was so determined and persistent. oe a © He could play without the music. ‘understands XD_ He had an extraordinary talent xen Fell him where in the 34 Which of Kit's musical abilities does Brendel admire the most? tmeseverely. tne ‘A He is able to write music himset on toney XB He is able to understand and respond to advice. 1. There was future great © He can play a piece of music the first time he sees It its the D__ He is able to remember all the music he has ever played. a newspaper. ‘s usual, with ; : certain things 35. 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