ISE Il Test 2 — Task 1 — Long reading Read the following text about a building and answer the 15 questions on the next page. The first skyscraper Paragraph 1 Chicago in the 19 century was growing at an incredible pace. The population tripled every ten years between 1840 and 1880. The Chicagoans lived in wooden buildings, closely packed on the smal city streets. Then 1871 brought a hot and dry summer. A small fire on October 7® consumed a lot of the city’s water and firefighting resources. Then a huge three-day fire the day after destroyed most of the city centre, including 17,500 buildings. The boom of construction that followed obeyed stricter regulations to avoid a repeat of the disaster. Paragraph 2 The new buildings were primarily made of brick or stone (non-flammable) and used radical new steel frames. Large buildings were previously supported by thick masonry walls, which meant there was a limit how tall ‘they could be before they were too heavy to stand up, When asked to design the headquarters for the Home Insurance Company in Chicago, the engineer Wiliam Jenney instead used a steel skeleton to support the walls in his plans. This meant the frame was lighter and could be built higher. It also allowed for more windows, as the walls were not for supporting weight, so could be made of glass. Paragraph 3 Jenney’s building, completed in 1885, was 10 stories high, at 42 metres. It stood on the comer of Adams and LaSalle Street in the central business district of the city. Barely noticeable in a modern metropolis, it was nonetheless unique for its time. What is more, it included many other novel features such as fast elevators and plumbing pipes up to the top floor. Five years after it was completed, another two stories were added, taking its final height to 55 metres. Architects now consider it the world’s earliest skyscraper due to its construction materials and methods, even though it was far from the tallest structure when it was built. Paragraph 4 ‘There is now little doubt that the building was a success — it has served as the blueprint for hundreds more skyscrapers — but at the time, not everyone was convinced. The Chicago city planning committee doubtfully asked Jenney where such a building existed elsewhere in the world. Then, the city council went as far as to close down the construction site for a period while they carried out tests to ensure It wouldn't fall over. Critics pointed out how steel contracts and expands with temperature changes as evidence that it was not stable enough to support a skyscraper. Paragraph 5 All good things must come to an end, and the Home Insurance building did indeed, fall down. But not because of the steel frame. The development of Chicago continued in the early twentieth century and the building ‘was sacrificed to make way for another, even larger skyscraper in 1931, However, its legacy lives on through the so-called “Chicago Schoo!” of architects who came together to work on the Home Insurance building, and went on to design skyscrapers in cities such as New York, San Francisco and even Melbourne. Pagel? Scanned with CamScannerQuestions 1-5 (one mark per question) ‘The text on the previous page 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 Going against the rules. 2. Paragraph 2 B This is not the end. C Baseless worries. D Arevolutionary idea. E It started with a spark. F The first building of its type. 3, Paragraph 3 .. 4, Paragraph 4 5. Paragraph 5 Questions 6-10 (one mark per question) Choose the five statements from A-H below that are true according to the information given in the text on the previous page. Write the letters of the TRUE statements on the lines below (in any order). ‘A The first skyscraper collapsed in an accident in the 1930s. 6 B The Home Insurance building took its final form in 1885. 7. € Jenney's design for the skyscraper allowed more light to enter the building. . D Chicago was destroyed by a fire on the seventh of October. 9 E Jenney's building is regarded as the first skyscraper because of its height. F The novelty of Jenney’s building was a concern for authorities. G Some people doubted the science behind the use of steel in construction. H After the Chicago fire, building rules were changed. 10. 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 in the space provided. 11. The Great Fire of Chicago in 1871 was aggravated by the (11.) climate in the months before. 12. The old method of stone walls meant tall and heavy buildings couldn't (12.) 13. The Home Insurance building was located in the (13.) 14, The Home Insurance building has been a (14.) buildings. 15. The people who designed and built the Home Insurance buil were known as the (15. Page ls Scanned with CamScanner i oe Seo ioe el ainlnininiainicianinninlalenananaaaaaaaa:teases {SE Il Test 2~Task 2 — Multi-task reading In this part there are four short texts for you to read and 15 questions for you to answer. Questions 16-20 (one mark per question) Read questions 16-20 first and then read texts A, B, C and D below the questions. ‘As you read each text, decide which text each question refers to. Choose one letter ~ A, B, C or D— and write it on the lines below. You can use any letter more than once. Which text 16. describes part of the talent show in some detail? 17. is directed from someone in a position of authority expecting to be obeyed? . 18, would be most useful for parents of children at Haygrove? 19. explains how the students move from one activity to another? 20. includes opinions from people participating in the activities? ... Text A FF Haygrove Academy Dear Members of the Haygrove community, a It has been an excellent year for our students. Their achievements have been outlined in my previous newsletters to you. To celebrate this success, the academy would like to propose a rather special end to the year. The final days at school will include the following activities: ‘+ Wednesday 21* July: Several classrooms will host a different puzzle or game, such as an escape room, which the students can play. + Thursday 224 July: A talent show for each year group in the main hall (Years 7-10, as Year 11 will be at home after their final exams). + Friday 23" July: A fair on the school field with activities including a climbing wall, an inflatable obstacle course, and a staff vs students cricket match. School finishes at the earlier time of 1pm. ‘Thank you for your continued support. Mrs Kulaya. Principal, Haygrove Academy Text B Transcript of Mrs Kulaya’s talk to Year 9, Wednesday 14 July “Settle down please, Year 9. Thank you. Now, I'd like to explain a few things about next week and the activities for the last three days, Obviously, our top priority is for you to enjoy yourselves. You've worked hard all year, which deserves reward. But there are some rules we need to follow if we want to do this. ‘On Wednesday, when you're going between classes to complete the challenges, you must, follow the schedule that will be given to you by your tutor. If you are caught in the wrong place, there will be consequences. Similarly, on the last day, when we're outside, you must remember that you're representing our school — even if you're not wearing the uniform —and we have a reputation to uphold...” Page 19 Scanned with CamScannerText C _ : Haygrove student survey: What was your favourite activity? codetresting nas scape wom Senet fod sng in rene Takeretow Obredecaune cet match sastemet cateree Peat mactines cinting Selected comments: © “The cricket match was great for those involved, but maybe the spectators didn’t get so much out of it.” © “My friends thought what they gave us in French was a bit exotic! We prefer fish and chips.” ‘© “The obstacle course was incredible, it was a lot longer than | expected, maybe 10 minutes from start to finish.” Text D Saturday 24" July Dear Diary, ‘The holidays have started! And the end of school was fun! There was loads to do, but the highlight for me was our performance on Thursday. We had rehearsed for a week, and it went down very well. No one forgot their lines, the audience laughed at all the right parts and there were even some gasps at the twist ending. We came second in the popular vote, losing out to the girls in 9B who did a cover version of a Black Eyed Peas song. Then on the last day | took part in every activity | could, although there were so many that | missed out on playing pinball. Everyone had to skip something. Pinball’s not my cup of tea anyway. | tried the climbing wall, but they didn’t have a harness in my size, so | was a bit worried about going too high. Anyway, bring on summer! Page |10 Scanned with CamScanner aan nanan aanann-ina Questions 21-25 (one mark per question) Choose the five statements from A-H below that are true according to the information given in the texts on the previous pages. Write the letters of the TRUE statements on the lines below (in any order). A Students did not have time to participate in all end of year activities. B The most popular activities took place outside of the classroom. € Children will go home before they usually do on the last day. D The staff vs student sports match did not please some viewers. E A theatrical performance won the talent show. F Mrs Kulaya will provide students with details about where to go. G The eldest Haygrove students will not take part in the activities. H Students will dress the same as they normally do for school on the last day. Questions 26-30 (one mark per question) ‘The summary notes below contain information from the texts on the previous pages. Find a suitable word or phrase in the texts A-D to complete the missing information in gaps 26-30. Write your answers in the spaces provided and you can use up to three words. ‘Summary notes Purpose «The head of Haygrove Academy is pleased with the performance of the pupils this year. * Forthis reason, she believes the (26. is for students to have a good time in the last few days. End of year activities Puzzles and challenges in different classrooms around the school, e.g. test your numeracy and algebra skills in the (27. - challenge. © Students will perform in the (28)... and their votes will decide the winner. Fair on the school field with many activities. What the students say «The obstacle course and talent show were among the favourite activities. ‘© The food in the tasting activity was too (29.) for some students. © The equipment for the (30)... 1» Was not suitable for everyone. Poge [at Scanned with CamScannerSOURCES = STEVETRINITVRESOURCES@GMAILCOM ISE Il Test 2 - Task 3 — Reading into writing ‘Alocal news website has asked you to write an article (150-180 words) about the end of year activities at Haygrove Academy. Use the information you read in Task 2 to: ‘© Explain why the activity took place «Describe some of the activities © Give the opinions of participants Plan your article before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and make some notes in the box below. Planning notes (no marks are given for these notes) Now write your article of 150-180 words. Try to use your own words as far as possible. ‘When you have finished your article, spend 2-3 minutes reading through what you have written. Make sure you have covered all three bullet points. Remember to check how you made use of the reading texts, as well as checking the language and organisation of your writing. ISE Il Test 2 — Task 4 — Extended writing You have got a new job in the USA and went to write to your friend who lives there to talk about it. Write a letter to your friend (150-180 words) to: ‘© Describe your new job © Ask for advice about living in the USA Suggest meeting up when you arrive Plan your letter before you start writing, Think about what you want to say and make some notes in the box below. Planning notes (no marks are given for these notes) Now write your letter of 150-180 words. ‘When you have finished your letter, spend 2-3 minutes reading through what you have written. Make sure you have covered all three bullet points and remember to check the language and organisation of your writing. Page [12 Scanned with CamScanner