TEST Paper 1 Reading

(45 minutes)
ONE
Reading" Part 1
Questions 1-5

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 A Jenny wants to buy

85%
the bookshop.
something from

Donna,
Don't forget we're going shopping B Jenny's mum will take the girls home.
after school tomorrow. My mum said
she'll pick us up outside the bookshop
at 7 o'clock, so we don't need to get C Jenny will go shopping with her mum.
the bus home.
Jenny

2 Gerry's tablet is probably not in good

condition.

FOR SALE
B Gerry wants to buy anew tablet.
Brand new tablet!
Bought last month
Works perfectly C Ifyou want to buy Gerry's tablet, you
Call Gerry on 667529 should phone him.

3
From: Mr Henderson Why has Mr Henderson emailed the class?
To: Class 5B A to tell them when the school play IS

Please don't forget that the meeting meeting is going

B to tell them where the
about the school play is tomorrow at to be
4 pm. The meeting willtake place in
1TEST the gym, not in Room 204. to tell them not to go tothe gym

6
 Paper 1Reading
TEST
ONE
Dear Kate, A Kate is already at university.
Congratulotions! We knew B
you wouwd do well in your Kate has finished her exams, but she
exams. didn't pass them.

We wish you all the best

at university C Kate's grandparents are very proud
of her.
Love.,
Granda and Grandpa.

5
A Ben isn't going to be on time.
Oliver,
Ben called. He's going to be late so he B Alison tells Oliver to wait for his
says you should go to the football match friend at home.
without him. He'll get there as soon as
he can.
Oliver is going to go to the match
Alison with Alison.

TEST 1

7
 TEST Paper 1Reading
ONE
Reading" Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, choose the correct
answer.

The young people below are all interested in sport.

On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight
Decide which event would be the most suitable for thesporting events.
people below.

6 Kyra likes team sports, and she loves the feeling of

of abig crowd. She being n
would like to see an important matchin a
well-known sports venue.

7 Blair wants to go to asporting event

different countries. He would like with sportspeople from
he would like to go to see different sports, and
somewhere that has other activities too.

Amy always goes to sporting events

younger brother. She likes all sports, with her parents and her
but she would like to see
women playing a team sport.

Franz loves watching fast races. He

to asporting event during the doesn't have time to go
week, and he would like to see
somethingwhich isn't too expensive.

1TEST
10 Joy likes animals, and
with her whole she wNould like to go to a sporting event
family.
internet, and she can't goSheindoesn't want to buy tickets on the
themorning.
8

Sporting events
A Athletics
See the best athletes in the world compete.
With ten days of athletics to choose from,
and a variety of sports each day, there's
something for everyone. Apart from the
competition itself, there's lots to see and do
at the venue, including a boat trip along the
river, and a picnic in the park.
C Tennis
Watch the best players in the world in one of
the most unusual venues. This competition
brings together some of the biggest names in
the sport, and it is the only sporting event held
in this venue. Staged over five days, each ticket
entitles you to watch two matches.
E Rugby Final
This team sport is more exciting than most.
Watch the inal match of his tourmament
1n one of the most famous stadiums in the
country, if not the world. Buy your tickets now
online to make sure one of the 50,000scats
willbe yours!
G Basketball
IImay not be as popular as football in Britain,
but we can guarantee basketball is a very
exciting gamel This is your chance to see the
best of British basketball -not one, but two
matches: the women's and the men's cup
Tinal matches, Children under 14 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Paper 1Reading
TEST
ONE
B Football
Watch your favourite players in their fight to
win the league. Ninety minutes of excitement
guaranteed! Tickets are available online, and
it's not too late to buy a season ticket, so you
can be sure youll never miss a home game!
D Motor racing
Enjoy a thrilling weekend for a reasonable
price. See some of the best cars and drivers
in the country doing their best to win. Don't
miss the action from 9 am till after 5 pm both
days. Free admission for children under 13!
F Rowing
Enjoy a day out on the river watching a number of
boat races, including the race between England's
most famous universities, Oxford and Cambridge
You can watch the races free from a number of
places along the river, and there are activities for
all the family in two parks on the river.
H Horse racing
Enjoy an afternoon at the races!Nothing beats
the excitement of watching the horses and the
jockeys as they race by. Tickets are available
online or on the day at the race course., Children
get in free with apaying adult, and there will be
someentertainment for them too.
TEST 1
 Paper 1Reading
TEST
ONE
Reading " Part 3
Questions 11-15

For each question,choose the correct answer.

Babysitting
by NadiaPetrov
I'dnever thought about babysitting until my mum suggested Ilook after my six-year-old cousin one
night. My aunt and uncle had arranged to go out with my parents, but their babysitter cancelled at
the last minute. They called my mum to say that they would have to cancel their night out, but my
mum su9gested that Ibabysat. My aunt thought that was a great idea, so Mum and Dad drove me
tomy aunt's house. Mycousin was already asleep, and he didn't wake up at all, so ljust watched TV.
At the endof the night when my aunt anduncle came back and paidme the same amount that they
would have paid their regular babysitter, Idecided that babysitting was an easy way to make money!
Inow babysit for my aunt at least once a month, and Isometimes babysit for my next-door neighbours
too. They've got twin daughters who are four years old. They're always asleep when Igo to their
house, so Iwatch TV or read a book. Sometimes leven do my homework! They don't usually wake up,
but if they do I just tellthem astory and they fall asleep again.

I've never had to call the parents to ask them tocome home, but I've got their mobile numbers and
l always know where they're going. Recently, my neighbour told me that her sister wanted me to
babysit for her too, but lIdidn't feel comfortable babysitting for someone Ididn't know, and Idecided
to say no. It's agreat way to make extra pocket money, but it isn't easy being responsible for the
childrenwhile their parents are out.

1TEST

10
 Paper 1Reading
TEST
ONE
11 Nadia started babysitting because
A her aunt asked her to do it.
B someone else recommended her.
c she wanted to help a relative.
D her parents were going out.

12 What did Nadia think about what she was

paid?
A She was disappointed.
B She was confused.
C She was relieved.
D She was delighted.

13 When Nadia is babysitting, she usually

A spends time with the children.
does her homework.
C does a quiet activity on her own.
D puts the children to bed.

14 How did Nadia feel when she was asked to babysit for someone else?
uncomfortable because it was a stranger
B unhappy that she didn't know the person
unsure whether she would like the person
D proud that someone had asked her

15 What might Nadiasay toa friend about babysitting?

A B
It's hard work when you're Youdon't have to do very much,
looking after children, but the but the parents are trusting you
money makes it worth it. to take care of their children.

Sometimes it's really difficult Irecommend it if you want

to earn some extra money, but you
when the children don't want
don't have much time to yourself.
to go to sleep.

TEST 1

11
 Paper 1Reading
TEST
ONE

Reading Part 4
Questions 16-20

text below.
Five sentences have been removed from the
For each question, choose the correct answer.
use.
There are three extra sentences which you do not need to

Theatre school
The Players Theatre School is a school for

students aged 14 to 19. The school recognises

that most of its students intend to make a
career in the arts and entertainment industries.
16
IIt encourages its students to go on to
college anduniversity or into employment in the
creative industries, which most of us do.

While most students want to be actors, there are others who are interested in becomingdirectors and
writers. 17Not
INot only do they have plenty of opportunities to perform, but they also learn about
manyof the other roles and jobs necessary to put on a show.

18
Lectures from professionals in the industry and trips arranged by the school gave me agoou
idea of what working in the world of theatre is really like. Most of the time, though, we did subjeo
that allstudents our age do. 19| JFor the other eight hours, I had a choice
of subjects, incluaing
foreign languages, history, musicand dance.

As I continue my education at the theatre school, Ill

spend more time learning about ditteret
theatre styles in lessons and through productions. I'Il be studyingimportant plays and learning about
avariety of acting techniques. I will also experience what it's like to work in theatre professionally.
1TEST 20That's what I'm really looking forward to! By the end of the courseeIwill have all theskillsI
need to join the professional world of theatre or to continue my education in the
industiy

12
 Paper 1Reading
TEST
ONE
A lleven have the
chance to perform on stage in a
Shakespeare play.
B We spend all our
time there learning about the theatre.
C They can all learn
how to improve their skills at the theatre school.
D Sowe don't have to do all the subjects that
students at ordinary schools do.
E In addition, it provides an excellent general
education which helps prepare them for the future.
F The students have to pass their exams in all
subjects.
G Ispent thirteen hours a week
doing English language and literature, maths,
science and PE.
H In my first two years, Ispent
five hours a week learning about the performing arts industry.

TEST 1

13
 TEST Paper 1Reading
ONE

Reading Part 5
Questions 21-26

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Thunder
Thunder is the sound which is made during a thunderstorm. Because lightning is very
up to 30,000*C), it makes the air hot too, but the air cools again very hot (it can be
quickly. This quick change in
temperature makes the sound that we (21) thunder.

Because sound and light (22) at different speeds, it is (23) to work out how far
away the lighting is. The speed of sound is about 340 miles per second,
while the speed of light is so
fast that the lightning is seen almost (24) . This means that the lightning is about one mile
away for every five seconds. So, all you have to do is count the seconds
between when yousee the
lightning and when you (25) the thunder. For example, if you count fifteen seconds between
the lightning and the thunder, the lightning is about three miles away, as
is three.
fifteen (26)....by five

21 A describe B call C tell D say

22 A act B go C move D travel
23 A possible B likely C able D positive
24 A directly B
immediately C shortly D urgently
25 A hear
B glance listen D watch
26 A shared B Cut
divided D broken

1TEST

14
 Paper 1 Reading
TEST
ONE
Reading Part 6
Questions 27-32

For each question, write the correct answer.

Write one word for each gap.

Our youth club

by Timothy Keys

Do you go to ayouth club? Ido, and Ilove it! Some youth clubs I know are only open once or twice a
week, but (27) is open every day, and there's always something to do there.

There are people from my school who go there, (28) course, but I've also met some kids from
other schools in our area. I play table tennis with a group of them once a week.

There are lots of different things to do there, which is great. Apart from table tennis, I also take part
(29) the Wednesday night quiz, which isgood fun, and Isometimes play board games.

Youcan do outdoor activities too, (30) you like that kind of thing, and the youth club also
organises different trips. It's agreat way to spend (31) free time. It's much better than
hanging (32) ............. with other kids on the streets!

TEST 1

15