ISE 1 – LONG READING - 2

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Task 1 – Long Reading (20 minutes)

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Read the following text about New Year and answer the 15 questions on page 2.

Travelling

Paragraph 1

Today, many people prefer to travel independently. Firstly, they decide where they want to go and then think about the
details, such as how long they want to stay, where they want to stay, how they will get there, how much it will cost,
when they will go and what they need to take.

Paragraph 2

The time you go depends on what you want to do. For example, if you want to do outdoor activities such as walking,
cycling or canoeing then you need to choose a time when the weather is dry. If you prefer a more relaxed holiday
spent sunbathing and swimming then the weather should not be too hot.

Paragraph 3

Most people take too much when they travel – travelling light is the key! Remember you will have to carry it and heavy
luggage soon becomes a nightmare. Take enough clothes (but not too many), a towel, soap, shampoo and your travel
documents and money.

Paragraph 4

Monalos is a lively, noisy place, suitable for young people and those who do not like peace and quiet. The information
centre is in the main street (number 50, High Street) and their phone number is 324-5698. They are open every day
from 10am to 8pm except Sundays when they are open from 1pm to 4pm.

Paragraph 5

The area covers over 2,000 miles and has around 100,000 inhabitants. The coastline is over 500 miles long and there
are 54 islands, 22 of which are inhabited. The highest mountain is 3,007ft. and the deepest lake is 700ft below sea
level.


Questions 1-5 (one mark per question)

The text on page 1 has five paragraphs (1-5). Choose the best title for each paragraph from A-F below and write the
letter (A-F) on the lines below. There is one title you don’t need.

1 Paragraph 1 A Information on Monalos.

2 Paragraph 2 B Weather conditions.
3 Paragraph 3 C When to go.
4 Paragraph 4 D Some interesting facts.
5 Paragraph 5 E Planning a trip.
F What to take.

Questions 6-10 (one mark per question)

Choose the five statements from A-H below that are TRUE according to the information give in the text on page 1.
Write the letters of the TRUE statements on the lines below (in any order)

6 A Some people take too much luggage.

7 B It should be very hot if you want to go swimming.
8 C All of Monalos is inhabited.
9 D Make sure you take enough clothes.
10 E Monalos is very active and lively.
F Most people today fly with travel agencies.
G Dry weather is ideal for outdoor activities.
H The information centre has a shorter Sunday timetable.

Questions 11-15 (one mark per question)

Complete sentences 11-15 with a word, phrase or number from the text (maximum three words).
Write the word, phrase or number on the lines below.

11. When deciding where to go you must start with deciding ………………………………………...
12. A 2,000 mile area called Monalos is inhabited by ……………………………………….
13. You can find the information centre at ……………………………………….
14. A relaxing holiday should include ……………………………………….
15. Apart from documents and clothes, some essentials are ……………………………………….