SECONDARY 01

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

Clothes Exchange
Are you like me and have clothes in your wardrobe that you have hardly ever worn? Perhaps you
even have something with the label still attached. Before you put them in a bag and take them to
your local charity shop or throw them away, consider another possibility. (1)……….

Clothes swaps are becoming very popular as they give people the chance to offer their clothing
they don’t want in exchange for something they’d like to have for themselves. These parties are
great for the environment. (2)………. They also allow you to update what’s in your wardrobe and
to do it without spending any money at all.

If you’re thinking of organising one yourself, it’s best to keep the event quite small, just inviting
friends and relatives. (3)………. In order to make sure there’s something for everyone, and that
everyone feels included, invite people who are of a similar size and age. Either that or make sure
there’ll be a wide range of sizes on offer. Finally, decide on the number of items that everyone
should bring before the event.

On the day, each person is given a button for every item they bring. These are used instead of
money. You might decide before you start that some high-quality items should be worth more
buttons than a much cheaper item. (4)……….

Make sure items are presented nicely, not thrown on a table in a pile. The idea is to make the
whole experience feel professional, almost as enjoyable as looking round your local clothes shop.

Allow 15 minutes at the beginning for people to look at what is on offer. (5)………. Make sure
nobody tries to take anything before the swap is supposed to start or it may result in an argument!

A For example, some people bring clothes that are damaged.

B Do this with another person so everyone knows it has been done fairly.
C Then when you’re ready, the swap can begin.
D Why not organise a clothes exchange or clothes swap party?
E Firstly, people can recycle clothes that would otherwise end up as
rubbish.
F That’s why you’ll have to find another location.
G With small numbers you can hold the event in your home.
H However. the idea became very popular with university students.
 Why The Sea is Good for You
We all love spending time by the sea. The lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the
benefits throughout the year. (1)……….. Most of us would say we feel healthier by the ocean. In
the past, doctors would actually recommend spending time by the sea to their patients. And
research has shown that people who live on the coast are more likely to believe their health is good
compared to those living in a city. So how do we benefit, exactly?

Well, to start with it’s great for our mental health. (2)……….. They have shown that watching,
listening to or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down. The sound of the waves can help us
relax and has a positive effect in reducing feelings of stress. This is why people who have trouble
sleeping are often told to listen to recordings of the sound of waves hitting the shore to help them
relax at bedtime.

(3)……….. We go out a lot more when we’re on holiday by the sea. We often become more active
on holidays and people who live on the coast are usually more active too. And if you take your
walks on the beach this is even better. (4)……….. The sea air is also good for people with
breathing problems. There is less pollution in the air near the ocean and in the autumn and winter
the air is fresher. (5)……….. It has even been found that the chemicals found in sea water are the
same chemicals that help us have healthy skin.

No wonder then that we often feel so much better at the end of a seaside holiday and why we look
forward so much to booking our next one!

A Being by the sea is also good for our physical health.

B This is healthier than the dry atmosphere in homes with central heating.
C It’s not just swimmers who know how to do this.
D The rest of us have to wait for our next holiday.
E However, in the end you’ll notice the difference.
F Walking on sand requires more effort than on the pavement.
G Scientists have discovered that we have something called a ‘blue mind’.
H So scientists disagree about the reasons for doing this.
For each question, choose the correct answer.

Our school newspaper

by Michael Williams
Some years ago, our head teacher, Mrs Waters, decided to start a school newspaper, and get as
many students as possible to take on the job of producing it – and parents, too. She felt the
newspaper would help them learn more about school life, through articles on things like sports
achievements and arts projects, which not all students know about if they’re not taking part.
Students took the whole thing very seriously – and we now have a prize-winning newspaper!

Some of my friends joined the newspaper team immediately and enjoyed it. I’d always loved
creative writing and drawing cartoons, which I thought would be perfect in the newspaper, so I
signed up. My dad, who’s a journalist, was pleased – he thought that even though I wasn’t keen on
a job like his, the newspaper would be a great opportunity for me. And he was right – I loved it!
Dad often came along to give advice, which was popular with the students. It was difficult
sometimes, if he was busy, but he learned a lot about the school that way.

My first job was writing a report about a sports event – a writing style I’d never attempted before.
But Dad reminded me it was similar in some ways to writing a story – getting information in the
right order. Once I’d understood that, there was no stopping me – and after my first efforts, I
developed quite a professional style, which was brilliant. Sometimes the team couldn’t use what
I’d written, or my cartoons, for whatever reason, but I didn’t mind. And sometimes it was hard to
finish stuff on time, but I usually got there.

I’m now one of the editors – we decide what goes into the newspaper, so our names no longer
appear in print. And it’s stressful sometimes as we don’t have much time, but we try to manage
that properly. We also correct mistakes in people’s articles, which we all had to get used to, but we
were soon doing it without thinking – and in our own schoolwork, too. I still put off calling people
outside school for comments on stuff, but I guess it’s all good experience – at least, that’s what
Dad says!

1 Michael’s head teacher wanted to start a student newspaper to

A provide an activity for students not interested in sport or art.

B make students feel more confident about taking part in something.

C keep students better informed about what was happening at school.

D give students the experience of being responsible for something.

2 Michael decided to join the newspaper because

A he had ideas about some work he could do for it.

B he was considering a career in journalism.

C his friends had encouraged him to do so.

D he liked the idea of being part of a team.

3 When Michael first started working on the newspaper, he was

A disappointed when his stories sometimes weren’t used.

B delighted at the way his writing skills improved.

C pleased to find he could make use of his art skills.

D worried he’d be late completing some of his writing.

4 What does Michael say about his role on the newspaper now?

A He feels uncomfortable about correcting other students’ work.

B He still needs to improve the way he manages his time.

C He’s happier to handle making telephone calls to others.

D He’s become better at making articles more accurate.

5 What would Michael’s dad say about the newspaper?

A I was surprised at how keen Michael was to get involved – he’s never shown that much
interest in writing before.

B I occasionally had problems finding the time to help out at Michael’s school, but the
students really seemed to like my suggestions.

C Michael would never admit it, but I know he’s proud to see his name in the newspaper
these days – and I am, too!

D It’s been great to finally find out about life at the school through reading the newspaper. I
didn’t really know much about it before.
 Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone
Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two inventions I
thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in my lifetime. One was a
tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film moments whenever I had the
opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and speak to people miles away. I often
saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even need to be plugged in!

I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And not even
two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so that I hardly know
it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with the latest news, watch
videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send messages. Thanks to satnav I
never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey somewhere I have never been before. I can
shop as much as I want and even take a course in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever. So why
do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone in our lives? It’s
strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem to have limited the time we
actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing friends and families who are always
looking at their screens and taking very little notice of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems it might
create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than expecting
something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful about the time we
spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting nearby. We can still feel
amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available when we need it.

1 What does Georgina say about the 1980s?

A She didn’t have a TV.

B Some inventions seemed a long way in the future.

C People were always watching science fiction films.

D She had friends who lived a long way away.

2 Georgina says that a mobile phone

A is easy to carry.

B can be hard to know how to use.

C is easy to lose.

D is helping her with her studies.

3 What changes does Georgina say the mobile phone has created?

A We now depend on the internet.

B It stops us seeing friends and relatives as often.

C We communicate with people in a different way.

D We spend more time communicating with people.

4 Georgina thinks that people who use a mobile phone

A don’t realise how powerful it can be.

B should speak to others for help.

C are beginning to wish it hadn’t been invented.

D are responsible for using it sensibly.

5 What would be a good introduction to this article?

A Georgina Johnson explains how her dreams have come true now the mobile phone has
made her life so much easier.

B Are you spending too long on your mobile phone? Georgina Johnson warns of some of the
dangers.

C One of the greatest inventions of all time or something we should be a little concerned
about? Georgina Johnson gives her views on the mobile phone.

D Do you dream about what the future may be like and what technological inventions will
occur? They are unlikely to come true says Georgina Johnson.
Vocabulary – Money

1 Match the words in the box for money and shopping to the
definitions.
Bank account change checkout
give away

price save up special offer take

back

1 a place to keep your money safe ……bank account……

2 return something to the shop ……………………

3 the amount something costs ……………………

4 when something costs less than usual ……………………

5 keep money for something you want to buy ……………………

6 the money the shop assistant returns to you ……………………

7 where you pay for your items in a shop ……………………

8 get rid of things you no longer want ……………………

2 Match the sentence halves. Then complete the missing words.

1 These trainers were really cheap because …C…

2 My mum gives all my old clothes

3 I opened my first ……………………

4 The queue was so long at the ……………………

5 I couldn’t go on the school trip to France

6 I’ve started doing a part-time job to

7 My sister’s phone bill ……………………

8 I haven’t kept the receipt

A …………………… up for a new computer game.

B account last weekend with £50.

C I bought them on ……special…… offer.

D because it …………………… too much money.

E …………………… to my younger cousins.

F that I decided not to buy the books after all.

G so I can’t take this dress …………………… to the shop.

H were so high last month that she couldn’t afford to pay them.

3 Write the correct form of pay, charge or cost. Decide if the missing
words are verbs (V) or nouns (N).
1 The cinema only charges £3 for a ticket on Sunday afternoons. …V…

2 Her prom dress ………………… £100 – it was so expensive! ……

3 The ………………… is quite good for a part-time job. ……

4 The ………………… of living is getting higher and higher. ……

5 My smartphone monthly ………………… have increased this month. ……

6 I lent Jenny £10 last week, but she still hasn’t ………………… me back. ……
4 Tick (✓) the correct sentences and correct those that are wrong.
1 These shoes costed £30 on special offer. ……

……These shoes cost £30 on special offer. ……

2 You receive a salary or pay for doing a job. ……

…………………………………………………….

3 The charge of a bus ticket is £1.20. ……

…………………………………………………….

4 I’ve run out of pocket money. Can I price you back next week instead? ……

…………………………………………………….

5 Post and packaging is free of charge if you order online before the end of the month. ……

…………………………………………………….

6 How much do they pay for a haircut at the new salon in town? ……

…………………………………………………….

5 Write suitable responses to the problems using the words in

brackets.
1 I can’t afford these trainers. (save up)

……You should save up for them. ……

2 My headphones are broken. (take back)

…………………………………………………….

3 I want to save some money. (bank account)

…………………………………………………….

4 This doesn’t fit me anymore. (give away)

…………………………………………………….

5 I don’t think the shop assistant gave me the right money. (change)

…………………………………………………….
Vocabulary – Health

1 Complete the words for the body parts.

1 It’s one of five digits on your hand. finger……

2 It’s one of five digits on your foot. t……………….

3 It’s at the back of your mouth. t……………….

4 You’ve got two of these on your face. c……………….

5 It’s on the upper part of your body, above the stomach. c……………….

6 It connects your head to your body. n……………….

7 It’s the opposite side of your body to your chest. b……………….

8 It connects your arm to your body. s……………….

2 Underline the odd word out. Write why you think the body part
doesn’t belong.
1 ankle knee elbow toe

……It isn’t part of the leg or foot. ……

2 chin back cheek forehead

………………………………………..

3 chest thumb finger elbow

………………………………………..

4 thumb toe throat finger

………………………………………..

5 forehead ankle knee shoulder

………………………………………..
3 Write the illness or injury with the words in the box.
aches broken cough cut

fever flu sore toothache

1 She fell playing volleyball and now she’s got a ……broken…… arm.

2 I‘ve got to go to the dentist because I have ………………… .

3 My legs are full of ………………… and pains after our hike in the mountains yesterday.

4 Josie had a terrible cold, and now she has a ………………… that just won’t go away.

5 Your forehead is really hot and you’ve got a high temperature. You must have a
………………… .

6 Mum was so ill last week, she couldn’t get out of bed. She most definitely had the
………………… .

7 Danny has a nasty ………………… on his cheek after falling off his bike.

8 If you’ve got a ………………… throat you must have caught a cold.

4 Write one more verb that matches with the illness or injury.
1 feel, ……get…… better

2 hurt, ………………. your knee

3 break, ………………. your finger

4 injure, ………………. your ankle

5 have, ………………. a cold

6 get, ………………. a stomach ache

5 Complete the sentences with a suitable verb.
1 You’ll ……catch…… a cold if you don’t dress properly in this weather.

2 ‘……………… a leg!’ is an expression that also means ‘Good luck!’.

3 They’re going to ……………… themselves if they climb that tree.

4 Did you ……………… your toe on the rocks walking barefoot on the beach?

5 I ……………… better after taking some medicine for this nasty cough.

6 Be careful! You’ll ……………… your back if you pick up those heavy boxes.

6 Use the word prompts to write sentences.

1 throat / feel / sore / think / got / cold

……My throat feels sore. I think I’ve got a cold. ……

2 really sore / ankle / think / broken

…………………………………………….

3 Mina / forehead / very hot / sure / got / fever

…………………………………………….

4 You / get / cut / thumb / if / chop / onions / like that

…………………………………………….

5 Simon / sore / elbow / hurt / arm / play / tennis

…………………………………………….