Part 6. For these questions, c hoose the correct answer (Total questions: 5-6 with 3 answers for each)

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A Family Car The French woman was selling the car because / she found the seats too hard What did the Brookes family enjoy doing most in their car? / traveling to other countries The car has never had / a new engine Alex is going to sell the car because / he doesn’t use it any more What does Alex say about the car / it still goes very well	1.
Amanda When Amanda first entered Heinzelman's shop, Mary Louise seemed / delighted that Amanda had returned From what Mary Louise says, it seems that / she thought it was late for a customer call Amanda quickly told Mary Louise that she was on holiday because she wanted to /stop Mary Louise talking … Seeing Mary Louise wave to her, Amanda remembered that Mary Louise / had had a very similar childhood... From what Amanda says about Mattie, it is clear that /Mattie was a lot younger than Amanda	2.
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Chris Sharma What is the writer doing in the first paragraph?/summing up the main achievements of Sharma’s climbing … What was Sharma’s attitude on completing Realization?/He considered it an important event in his career. What does Sharma say about his life after Realization?/He found the attention he received hard to deal with. What does Sharma say about his recent involvement in climbing?/He is grateful for the support he gets from... Which of the following is Sharma most likely to say about himself? /Although this sport has always fascinated…	3.
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Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman When McGregor and Boorman first had the idea for their trip, their wives / seemed to accept it In the beginning, why did the actors decide to travel a long way? / make a TV programme What does McGregor say about his motorbike training? / It made him sad initially Now he is back home, McGregor / misses the quieter places they went to. The writer thinks the TV programme is good because of / the people who took part in it.	4.
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Homage to Kefalonia When the writer mentioned she was going to Kefalonia, other people were / discouraging In the evening, the streets in the town of Sami are full of / a mix of the entire population What does the writer recommend about the Melissani cave? / seeing the cave at particular time for the best view What does the writer say about influences from abroad in Kefalonia? /There are ruins of building from a … What did the director of the film say about Kefalonia? / The inhabitants of the island are very special	5.
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Letter to the Newport Evening News What is the writer trying to do in the letter? / Show her thanks. What will the reader learn from the letter? / There are some kind people in Newport How did the writer feel after her experience? / Surprised that nothing was stolen. Why did the writer cry? / She was anxious What would be a good headline for the letter? / Woman's bad day has a happy ending	6.
Laurence Stephen Lowry What did Lowry do after work?/.he studied art Lowry’s family?/.liked his paintings Lowry became famous because/ an important man liked his paintings When Lowry stopped working in the office, he/.became rich Today, Lowry’s work is/.loved in his own country	7.
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Making a career in music The first paragraph says that anyone who wants a career in music/.is fortunate if they are discovered by talent … How are musicians advised to market themselves?/.They should show that they are different from other musicians While musicians are waiting for their career to start, they should/.find work that will help them in their profession What advice is given to musicians concerning their websites? /. The website should be easy to use Regarding sales, the fifth paragraph suggests that musicians should/ ask local businesses to support events they organize What does the final paragraph say about working for music companies?/ Musicians have to be respectful towards the companies	8.
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Piano players- when they were young Who had more than one sister or brother?/.Oleg Who enjoyed other subjects as well as music?/.Josef Who studied in another country for two years?/. Oleg Who had music lessons with someone who wasn’t a piano player?/.Ivan Who also wrote music?/ Ivan	9.
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Racing Driver When Carrie Wilson took part in competitions for radio controlled cars,/ she found the journeys to the events enjoyable According to the second paragraph, Carrie hoped/ to match Fittipaldi’s speed What does the third paragraph say about Carrie’s time at school?/ She had difficulty in doing all her home work What happened as soon as Carrie left school?/ Her father became her trainer What does the fifth paragraph say about Carrie’s situation now?/ She is very inexperienced compared with some other … In the final paragraph, what does Carrie say about her progress?/ She believes she learns from the mistakes she makes	10.
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Schools of the Air Where does Jack live?/20 kilometres from the nearest village In the second paragraph, we learn that Schools of the Air/are the answer to an Australian problem. Every morning after breakfast,/Jack joins his class on the internet. What happens during the Maths class?/ The pupils listen to their classmates. As well as online lessons,/Jack receives things to watch and read.	11.
Singing Together What is the write trying to do in this article? / Describe a teacher’s ideas about the importance of singing What can the reader find out from the article? / How singing is anyone can do How does Ruth think singing with other people can help you? / You can get to know other people What made Ruth start her own class? / She enjoyed going to a singing class herself Which is the best advertisement for Ruth’s singing classes? / SONGS FOR ALL! Can you sing? Try our 'Singing for Everyone' class every week and find out! Make new friends.	12.
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The Wisdom of Birds: an illustrated history of ornithology What point is made about our ancestors’ beliefs concerning birds? / People found it possible to be conflicting … What is the focus of Birkhead’s book / developments in the way that knowledge is gained According to the fourth paragraph, John Ray’s book / shows that almost nothing was known about birds... The reviewer refers to swallows landing on ships in mid-ocean to show that / beliefs about birds were rarely … What point does the reviewer make in the sixth paragraph? / The role of birds in the natural world is often …	13.
The Cabinet Maker When she arrived at the workshop, the writer/ was not sure if her first impression of Hurst was accurate Hurst has few problems selling his furniture because he/ is known to be a skilled craftsman What does Hurst think has led to the decline in the craft of cabinet making? / Consumers will accept poor … Hurst believes that it is essential for craftsmen to/ produce functional designs The writer's final impression of Hurst is that he/ has an unusual attitude to his work	14.
The origins of agriculture What did Lilian Gibbs notice about the trees in the forest?/A large number were very similar in their shape. In the second paragraph, what does the writer say about farming?/It resulted in eventual changes in communal living. According to the third paragraph, the most recent evidence shows that ‘proto-farming’/first appeared in the Middle East. In the fourth paragraph, the writer says that the food grown in the early days of farming was probably/ eaten on special occasions. In the fourth paragraph, the writer says that after the era of ‘garden farms’, people seemed to be unsure about whether/they could get suitable types of crop for domestic agriculture. According to the final paragraph, what change did proto-farming undergo in its development?/ It went from being experimental to being essential.	15.
Traffic in the park  Why has the writer written this text?/To show people how serious the Park's traffic problem is. What would a reader learn from the text?/How the traffic situation in the Park could be improved. What does Martin Doughty say about the situation in the Park?/It would be unfair to stop people using cars in the Park. What does the writer say about traffic in the Park?/Traffic jams spoil people's experiences of the Park. Which of the following might Martin Doughty say?/The traffic jams and pollution are getting worse/ Please don’t make unnecessary journeys through the Park and use public transport when you can	16.
Trees in Britain Steve Green is planting trees to / redevelop an area outside the city More land could be used for growing trees when / better ways of farming were found The British suddenly started to value trees because / a single night of bad weather Evidence of increasing interest in trees is shown by the number of / people joining a tree conservation club Lesley Robinson / helps children appreciate trees	17.
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Wilderness in southern Utah The first paragraph indicates that the writer wants to / question the extent of human impact on the environment According to the second paragraph, which definition of wilderness is shared by the general public and US legislation? /areas protected from any form of urban development What change that has occurred in southern Utah is Mentioned in the third paragraph? / There has been a reduction in the level of rainfall What effect has use of ORVs in Tenmile Canyon recently had? / the disappearance of some types of fish and insects What view do many environmental organisations in the region have? / Not all ORV users are to blame for environmental damage	18.
While Star School What is the writer trying to do in the text? / Suggest ways that children can help the environment. The most unusual thing about White Star School is / the teaching method Jane Bartlett started White Star School because / she wanted to stay in the area In the future, Jane would like the students to / encourage others to care for the environment What would a teacher at the White Star School say about it? / Although we spend a lot of time outdoors, it’s very important for us that the children get the best possible education	19.