Reading Test 1

1. Read the text below. Are the sentences 1-5 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose
‘Doesn’t say’ C). Write your answers on your exam sheet.
Her Majesty's Theatre is a West End theatre, located in the Haymarket, in the City
Westminster. The present building was designed by Charles J. Phipps and was I constructed
in 1897 for actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree, who established the Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art at the theatre. In the early decades of the 20th century, Tree produced
spectacular productions of Shakespeare and other classical works, and the theatre hosted
premières by major playwrights such as George Bernard Shaw, J. M. Synge, Noel Coward
and J. B. Priestley since World War, the wide flat stage has made :he theatre suitable for
large-scale musical productions, and the theatre has specialised in hosting musicals. The
theatre has been home to record-setting musical theatre runs, notably the World War I
sensation Chu Chin Chow and the current production, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom
of the Opera, which has played continuously at Her Majesty's since 1986.
The name of the theatre changes with the gender of the monarch. It first became the
King’s Theatre in 1714 on the accession of George I. Most recently, the theatre was known as
His Majesty's Theatre from 1901 to 1952, and it became Her Majesty's on the accession of
Elizabeth II.
1. Her Majesty's Theatre is located in the City of Westminster.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
2. It was constructed in 1850.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say
3. Herbert Beerbohm Tree produced spectacular productions, such as Romeo and
Juliet.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
4. The Phantom of the Opera has played continuously at Her Majesty’s theatre
since World War I.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
5. The theatre became Her Majesty’s theatre on the accession of Elizabeth II.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

B. SUBIECTE DE TIP 2 (nivel B1 - B2)

1. Read the text below. For questions 1-10, choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
which you think best fits the text. Write your answers on your exam sheet.
Almost a quarter of children are overweight or obese the time they start primary
school, and more than a third are by the time they leave, new NHS (National Health Service)
statistics reveal today. The data, based on measuring the height and weight of more than a
million pupils in England, underlines the extent and continued growth of childhood obesity.
Health experts are calling for renewed government action to tackle the problem. Around
9.8% of four and five-year-olds are classed as obese when they arrive in reception class,
according to the latest annual figures from the National Child Measurement Programme
(NCMP). But by the time they reach, 10 to 11 and are in year 6, their final year, that has
almost doubled to 18.7%, says a report today from the NHS Information Centre, which gives
the NCMP findings for 2009-10.
Almost one in four reception pupils is either overweight or obese - 23.1 % - while
among year 6 children, the figure is 33.4% - more than a third. Both figures are only slightly
up on last year, when the equivalent figures were 22.8% and 32.6%, but they underline the
rise in the number of young children with weight problems. The figures contradict claims by

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health ministers in the last government that childhood obesity was levelling off and that
initiatives such as healthier school lunches, free fruit in classrooms and growing participation
in PE were having an effect.
“Government assurances last year that childhood obesity levels were levelling off have
been found to be sadly wanting. Any hope that Whitehall may have had for a quick fix to the
epidemic has been shattered by today's figures," said Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth
Foundation and spokesman for the National Obesity Forum, which represents doctor nurses
and dieticians involved in obesity.
"The fact that obesity doubles during the primary school years from reception year
shows that the Department of Education must rethink its recent proposals on school dinners
and physical activity.
Some experts fear that the true prevalence of childhood obesity may be even worse
because some of the 9% of children who did not take part were not measured because their
parents did not want their offspring's serious obesity to be identified.
The NCMP measures the height and weight of children in reception class and year 6 in
primary schools in England to establish how many pupils are classed as "underweight",
"healthy weight", "overweight" and "obese". The figures give a fairly accurate picture,
because 91% of all eligible pupils - over one million in all- took part last year, the largest
number ever.
Tim Straughan, chief executive of the NHS Information Centre, said: "The study
suggests that weight problems continue to be far worse for older children than for younger
children, with one in three year 6 pupils being either overweight or obese and nearly five
obese. These statistics suggest that more needs to be done at a younger age to combat obesity
within primary education and to positively encourage healthy eating and participation in
physical activity, to reduce future health implications for these children."
Paul Sacher, a paediatric dietician and co-founder of Mend, a social enterprise that
provides healthy lifestyle programmes for children across the UK, said the new data showed
yet again that there is a "childhood obesity crisis” which is worsening. “It is extremely
concerning that childhood obesity is on the increase and action must be taken to reverse this
worrying trend.” said Sacher. "With nearly one in three children overweight or obese in the
UK, more needs to be done to protect the health of our nation’s children and avoid the short
and long-term financial burden of child obesity on NHS at this critical time. We hope that
these figures will urge the government to invest in further healthy living programmes as a
solution to the crisis.”
Dr Helen Walters of the UK faculty of Public Health said that the small year-on year
increases "indicate that we are halting the rise (in childhood obesity). But the situation will
take decades to sort out and, as it stands, the picture remains bleak.(www. guardian, co. uk)
1. The new NHS report reveals that
A. a million pupils in England are overweight.
B. more than a third of children leaving primary school are overweight or obese.
C. a quarter of children leaving primary school are overweight or obese.
D. a third of the children starting primary school are overweight or obese.
2. The bolded verb to tackle in the first paragraph suggests that
A. the government should ignore the problem.
B. the government should not take in further action.
C. the government should try to deal with the problem.
D. the government should call health experts.
3. The figures for 2009-2010
A. how the rise in the number of young children with weight problems.
B. do not contradict the claims of the previous health ministers.

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 C. say that almost one in five reception pupils is overweight.
D. say that childhood obesity is levelling off.
4. The National Obesity Forum
A. represents obese people.
B. represents childhood obesity.
C. represents doctors, nurses and dieticians preoccupied with the problem of
obesity.
D. represents doctors, nurses and dieticians who are obese.
5. Some children did not take part in the survey because
A. they were not obese.
B. their parents were not obese.
C. they did not want their obesity to be identified.
D. their parents did not want their children’s obesity to be identified.
6. The NCMP measured
A. less than one million children.
B. only overweight and obese children.
C. children in reception class and year 6 in primary schools.
D. only underweight and healthy weight children.
7. According to Tim Straughan, in order to combat obesity children should
A. eat healthier food and take part in physical activities.
B. think positively.
C. not be concerned about it.
D. find a solution to the crisis.
8. According to Paul Sacher
A. one in four children are overweight or obese in the UK.
B. childhood obesity has recently decreased.
C. the government should invest in healthy living programmes.
D. children are a financial burden.
9. The bolded word crisis in paragraph nine refers to
A. political crisis.
B. financial crisis.
C. childhood obesity crisis.
D. the crisis of conscience.
10. The bolded sentence the picture remains bleak in the last paragraph means that
Dr Helen Walters
A. is optimistic about the situation.
B. is pessimistic about the situation.
C. enjoys the situation.
D. doesn’t know the situation very well.

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 Reading Test 2

Read the text below. Are the sentences 1-5 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? If there is
not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
Write your answers on your exam sheet.
Many people automatically think of travelling to distant destinations when they think
of vacations. Is it true that it has to be a far away place in order to make for a wonderful
vacation? While traveling can certainly provide an enjoyable vacation, there are also ways
taking little "mini-vacations" to relieve stress. In fact, sometimes elaborate vacation plans can
cause more stress than they help relax. By planning little vacations, you can enjoy all the
benefits and avoid all the problems of vacation planning.
When planning a mini-vacation think of what would offer you the most enjoyment.
This will be different for everyone, and might even differ for one person depending on the
circumstances. A short trip to a place you've never taken the time to visit can be quite
enjoyable, such as a trip to the neighborhood zoo or museum. Taking yourself out to dinner or
going to dinner with a friend doesn’t take much time, but it can provide a much- needed break
in your daily routine.
If you have been so busy that you haven't had time to devote to your daily house
chores, a day off to spend just doing everything you are behind on can be really satisfying.
Although it sounds like taking time off from work just to do more work, it can actually feel
like a treat. Most people find that they can drastically reduce their stress level simply by
taking a day off to catch up on work. It might be a little thing, but knowing that the garden has
been weeded or the kitchen is clean can add joy to your life.
1. Travelling to distant places is the only way of relaxing.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
2. Mini-vacations can relieve stress.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
3. Elaborate vacation plans can create comfort.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
4. The writer suggests a trip to the local zoo.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
4. In order to relax you must go to the cinema with a friend.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say