4º ESO ADAPTED

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Reading

7 Read the advice column and circle the correct option.

Are you going to study English abroad this summer? Then this week’s advice column is
for you!

Studying English abroad is an exciting opportunity, but you might feel worried about
some of the details. It can be difficult to leave home, and most of you will be going away
from home for the first time. The good news is that we have lots of useful advice.

Firstly, think about where you are going to stay? Would you prefer to stay with a family or
in accommodation with other students? We recommend that you spend lots of time with
native English speakers. Staying with a family is an excellent way to improve your
English and make great friends for life!

It’s very important to make new friends. You’re going to feel lonely sometimes and you
might miss home, but having friends will make the experience easier and more fun.

Secondly, you’ll need to know how to find your way around your new town. Spend some
time looking at maps and finding out what public transport is available. That way, you
won’t waste time when you first arrive.

Next, we think it’s a good idea to develop a routine. Make sure you prioritize studying, but
also try to set enjoyable goals, for example: next weekend, I’m going to go sightseeing,
or backpacking with my new friends.

Finally, always find a balance between work and play and enjoy yourself!

1 How often does this column appear?

a) every week
b) every year
2 It’s for students who ____.
a) have already studied abroad
b) are going to study abroad
3 What good news does the column mention?
a) They have lots of useful advice.
b) Living abroad isn’t difficult.
4 Why is staying with a family a good idea?
a) You will be with the other people from the course.
b) You will speak more English.
5 You should expect to feel lonely ____.
a) some of the time b) all of the time
6 Knowing your way around means you won’t ____ time.
a) waste
b) find
 9 Read the advice column again and circle T (true) or F (false).

1 Most students may be going away from home for the first time. T/F
2 The article recommends staying with a family. T/F
3 According to the column, you will definitely miss home. T/F
4 You’ll have to work or study all the time. T/F
Score __/8

LISTENING

1 Listen to an interview with a private detective who is talking about her job. Choose the
UT Track
correct words and phrases to complete the sentences. 4
1 In films, private detectives often spend their time trying to stop/solve murders.
2 Emmeline says she spends all/a lot of her time at her desk.
3 Some companies investigate their employees if they don’t like/are absent from their jobs.
4 Private detectives sometimes have to share their evidence/defend their client in court.
5 Emmeline was pleased to find a brother who had got lost/lost touch with his sister.

Score:/ 5

2 Listen to an interview with a private detective who is talking about her job. Decide whether each UT Track 4
statement is true (T) or false (F).
T / F
1 Emmeline has been working as a private detective since she was 30 years old.
T / F
2 A private detective often needs to spend a lot of time working indoors.
T / F
3 Private detectives infrequently follow the people they are investigating.
T / F
4 Most of the cases that Emmeline deals with are similar in nature.
T / F
5 It is particularly important for private detectives to work within the law.

Score:/ 5