Question 1-4
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
1 According to the text, which of the following features is typical of
Brazilian telenovelas?
A There is a tendency to favor large families.
B Relationships are often unstable.
C Characters cannot escape their social class.
D Storylines are generally realistic.
2 TV Globo soap operas
A are more popular than football matches.
B are frequently set in the fashion industry.
C have a degree of political content.
D frequently shock the viewing public.
3 Viewers are attracted to Brazilian soap operas because
A they would like to be more like the characters in them.
B they reflect what happens in their own lives.
C the characters are excellent role models.
D they clearly show viewers how to behave.
4 What is the point made in the sixth paragraph?
A TV networks deserve criticism for their irresponsible storylines.
B TV drama should be seen purely as entertainment.
C People are behaving just like the characters they see in the telenovelas.
D There is disagreement about how influential TV drama really is.
Questions 5-11
Classify the following ideas as referring to the country.
A Brazil (alphabetical order)
B India
C Peru
D Rwanda
5 changes to wedding tradition
6 a relationship destined to fail
7 a desire to learn how to read
8 a reflection of real-life social and political unrest
9 domestic violence being less tolerated
10 changing perceptions of beauty
11 an apparent inability to separate reality and fantasy
Question 12
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
12 What is the conclusion that should be drawn from reading this
passage?
A In the future, soap operas will shape the way many people live.
B People being influenced by what they watch on TV has some obvious
benefits.
C Soap opera writers should ensure that their characters behave
responsibly.
D Average fairly size will continue to fall in countries where soap operas are
very popular.
Question 13-18
Complete the sentences below with words taken from Reading Passage 2.
Write NO MORE THA THREE WORDS for each answer.
13 .............................. will provide information about restrictions that might
apply to your construction.
14 Planning approval is not usually necessary for a small tree house that is
not a .............................. .
15 A .............................. held securely in place is essential when working high
up in a tree.
16 A tree house planned as .............................. can be built higher than one
planned for children to play in.
17 You might not be allowed to prune a tree that has ............................. .
18 Small decks will benefit from .............................. at different times of the
day.