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Reading 1:
Taking the train

Preparation task
Match the words with the definitions.

to arrive platform duration to depart

To start a journey. __________

To reach a place (at the end of a journey). __________
.
A place in a station to get on a train. __________
The time a journey takes from start to end. __________

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Task
True or false?

( ) All trains leave from platform 1.

( ) The first train leaves at 08:00 pm.
( ) The train from Dublin takes 45 min to get to Bray.
( ) You don’t have to change trains if you take the 8 o’clock train.
( ) The train to Londonderry arrives at 08:05.
( ) You have to change trains if you take any train. .

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Reading 2:
General knowledge quiz

Preparation task
Name the pictures.

__________ __________ __________ __________

__________ __________ __________ __________

Text
The hottest country on Earth is...
Saudi Arabia Brazil Libya Egypt

The highest waterfall in the world, Angels Falls, is in...

China Japan Brazil Venezuela

The saltiest sea in the world is the...

Green Sea Red Sea Salt Sea Atlantic Sea SEDA
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The driest region in the world is the...

Everest City of Venice Amazon Forest Atacama Desert

The largest ocean in the world is the...

Asian Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean African Ocean

Which is closest to Earth?

The Sun The Moon Venus Pluto

The coldest continent is...

Antartica Oceania Europe Asia

The windiest place on Earth is...

The Mount
Cape denison Dublin city Cape Canaveral Rushmore

The largest volcano in the world is called...

Mauna Loa Vesuvius Hawaii Everest

Task
Complete with the superlative form.

a) Antarctica isn’t the __________continent. (hot)

b) Mauna Loa is the ___________volcano in the world. (large)
c) The moon is the ____________ celestial body to earth. (close)
d) Atacama desert is the ____________ place on Earth. (dry)
e) The ________waterfall on earth is in the South American continent. (high)
f) Cape Canaveral is not the __________ place on Earth. (wind)
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Reading 3:
Finding a job

Preparation task
Match the duties to the job.

Kitchen porter Cashier Babysitter

Waiter/Waitress Paperboy Cleaner

___________ Take care of babies and young children.

___________ Take customers’ orders and serve food.
___________ Receive money and give customers change.
___________ Clean the kitchen and wash the dishes.
___________ Organize and clean a place.
___________ Deliver newspapers and magazines.

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Advert A Advert B

Advert C Advert D

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Task 1
Check your understanding: match.

Advert A Advert B Advert C Advert D

Delivering magazines and newspapers. __________

Cleaning different places. __________
Taking care of more than 1 child. __________
Working in a pub at night. __________

Task 2
Check your understanding: Choose the correct option

a) Which job do you have to work before school?

( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
b) Which job do you need to work from Monday to Thursday?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
c) In which job they will provide you with a bike?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
d) In which job they will provide you with cleaning material?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
e) In which job you must send an email if you are interested?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
f) In which job do you have the option to deliver your c.v. personally?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
g) Which job has more than one position available?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
h) In which job you will earn 80 euros a week?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
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Reading 4:
Shops: Reading signs

Preparation task
Match the product with the shop:

computer game / nails / television / tennis racket / hammer / games

console / screwdriver / football boots / swimsuit / DVD / locks / sports
jersey

Eletric shop Sport shop Hardware shop

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Task 1
True or false?

The television comes with 2 DVDs. ( )

You have to pay to use Harry’s hardware car park. ( )
Harry’s Hardware opens until late. ( )
Paddy’s sports shop sales finishes in July. ( )
The electric shop is on midyear sales. ( )
The hardware shop is a traditional shop. ( )

Task 2
Complete the blanks.

a) In advert A, sales begin on the of ____ and end after ___ week .

b) If you are buying something from the shop in advert C, you _____
park your car for ________.

c) In advert A, you can get items with up to ______ percent________.

d) In advert B, the shop will open in _________ and its ________

___________are from 10 __________ to 10 ________ .

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Reading 5:
Going out

Preparation task
Match the actions with the correct places:

Buy design clothes. / Dance with your friends. / Watch a movie. / Buy
some local crafts. / Watch a musical. / Have a happy hour.

At the cinema _____________________

At the theatre _____________________
At the market _____________________
At the pub _____________________
At the shopping mall _____________________
At the disco _____________________

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Task 1
Check your understanding: Choose the correct option

a) In which advert you have to sign up online?

( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
b) In which event you have to pay a 5 euros entrance?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
c) Which event starts at 9 am?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
d) In which event adults have to pay a 15 euros entrance?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
e) In which event can I watch Irish films?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D
f) Which event is going to take place in an arts centre?
( ) Advert A ( ) Advert B ( ) Advert C ( ) Advert D

Task 2
True or false?

( ) The film festival is sponsored by a private company.

( ) The Flea Market is taking place in February.
( ) The quiz is taking place on Mondays.
( ) At the dance party, the DJ will be playing songs from the 80’s.
( ) The Flea Market is not sponsored.
( ) The Irish Film Festival starts late.

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