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SUPPLEMENTATY MATERIALS FOR LEVEL 2 - READING
Table of contents
UNIT PAGE
Introduction………………………………………………………………………….………. 2
Unit 1: Holiday………………………………………………………………………….…… 8
Unit 2: Movie…………………………………………………………………………………. 20
Unit 3: Town and City………………………………………...………………………........ 31
Unit 4: Revision 1……………………………………………………………...................... 41
Unit 5: School and University…………………………………………………………….. 48
Unit 6: Biography…………………………………………………………………………… 61
Unit 7: Sports……………………………………………………………………………….. 72
Unit 8: Revision 2…………………………………………………………………………… 84
Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 1

INTRODUCTION
A. VOCABULARY LEARNING TIPS
1. Decide if the word is worth learning now
As you read, you will find many words you do not know. You will slow your reading fluency if you
stop at every new word. For example, you should stop to find out the meaning of a new word if:
a. you read the same word many times. 
b. the word appears in the heading of a passage, or in the topic sentence of a paragraph - the
sentence that gives the main idea of the paragraph.
2. Record information about new words you decide to learn
Keep a vocabulary notebook in which you write words you want to remember. Complete the
following information for words that you think are important to learn:
New word  healthy
Translation  khoẻ mạnh
Part of speech adjective
Sentence where found Oliver is well-known for sharing his secrets of cooking healthy food.
My own sentence I exercise to stay fit and healthy.
3. Learn words from the same family 
For many important words in English that you will want to learn, the word is part of a word family.
As you learn new words, learn words in the family from other parts of speech (nouns, verbs,
adjectives, adverbs, etc.).
Noun happiness
Verb ∅
Adjective happy
Adverb happily

4. Learn words that go with the key word you are learning 
When we learn new words, it is important to learn what other words are frequently used with
them. These are called collocations. Here is an example from a student's notebook.
take a long vacation next week 
go on two-week in Italy
need short with my family
have summer by myself
school
5. Create a word web 
A word web is a picture that helps you connect words together and helps you increase your
vocabulary. Here is a word web for the word “frightened”:
6. Memorize common prefixes, roots, and suffixes
Many English words can be divided into different parts. We call these parts prefixes, roots, and
suffixes. A prefix comes at the beginning of a word, a suffix comes at the end of a word, and the
root is the main part of the word. In your vocabulary notebook, make a list of prefixes and suffixes
as you come across them. For example, look at the word “unhappily”:
prefix: un- (meaning “not”) suffix: -ly (meaning “an

adverb”)
unhappily
root: happy

7. Regularly review your vocabulary notebook
You should review the words in your vocabulary notebook very often. The more often you review
your list of new words, the sooner you will be able to recognize the words when you see them
during reading. Set up a schedule to go over the words you are learning.
8. Make vocabulary flash cards
Flash cards are easy to make, and you can carry them everywhere with you. You can use them
to study while you are waiting for the bus, walking to school or work, or eating a meal. You can
use the flash cards with your friends to quiz each other. Here is an example of a flash card:

B. TIPS FOR FLUENT READING
1. Find time to read every day
Find the best time of day for you to read. Try to read when you are not tired. By reading every
day, even for a short period, you will become a more fluent reader.
2. Look for a good place to read
It is easier to read and study if you are comfortable. Make sure that there is good lighting in your
reading area and that you are sitting in a comfortable chair. To make it easier to concentrate, try
to read in a place where you won't be interrupted.
3. Use clues in the text to make predictions
Fluent readers make predictions before and as they read. Use the title, subtitle, pictures, and
captions to ask yourself questions about what you are going to read. Find answers to the
questions when you read. After reading, think about what you have learned and decide what you
need to read next to continue learning.
4. Establish goals before you read
Before you read a text, think about the purpose of your reading. For example, do you just want to
get a general idea of the passage? Or do you need to find specific information? Thinking about
what you want to get from the reading will help you decide what reading skills you need to use.
5. Notice how your eyes and head are moving
Good readers use their eyes, and not their heads, when they read. Moving your head back and
forward when reading will make you tired. Practice avoiding head movements by placing your
elbows on the table and resting your head in your hands. Do you feel movement as you read? If
you do, hold your head still as you read. Also, try not to move your eyes back over a text. You
should reread part of a text only when you have a specific purpose for rereading, for example, to
make a connection between what you read previously and what you are reading now.
6. Try not to translate
Translation slows down your reading. Instead of translating new words into your first language,
first try to guess the meaning. Use the context (the other words around the new word) and word
parts (prefixes, suffixes, and word roots) to help you guess the meaning.
7. Read in phrases rather than word by word
Don't point at each word while you read. Practice reading in phrases - groups of words that go
together.

8. Engage your imagination
Good readers visualize what they are reading. They create a movie in their head of the story they
are reading. As you read, try sharing with a partner the kinds of pictures that you create in your
mind.
9. Avoid subvocalization
Subvocalization means quietly saying the words as you read. You might be whispering the words
or just silently saying them in your mind. Your eyes and brain can read much faster than you can
speak. If you subvocalize, you can only read as fast as you can say the words. As you read,
place your finger on your lips or your throat. Do you feel movement? If so, you are subvocalizing.
Practice reading without moving your lips.
10. Don't worry about understanding every word
Sometimes, as readers, we think we must understand the meaning of everything that we read. It
isn't always necessary to understand every word in a passage in order to understand the
meaning of the passage as a whole. Instead of interrupting your reading to find the meaning of a
new word, circle the word and come back to it after you have finished reading.
11. Enjoy your reading
Your enjoyment of reading will develop over time. Perhaps today you do not like to read in
English, but as you read more, you should see a change in your attitude. The more you read in
English, the easier it will become. You will find yourself looking forward to reading.
12. Read as much as you can
The best tip to follow to become a more fluent reader is to read whenever and wherever you can.
Good readers read a lot. They read many different kinds of material: newspapers, magazines,
textbooks, websites, and graded readers. To practice this, keep a reading journal. Every day,
make a list of the kinds of things you read during the day and how long you read each for. If you
want to become a more fluent reader, read more!

C. ARE YOU AN ACTIE READER?
Before you use this book to develop your reading skills, think about your reading habits, and your
strengths and weaknesses when reading in English. Check the statements that are true for you.
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1. I read something in English every day.  
2. I try to read where I'm comfortable and won't be interrupted.  
3. I make predictions about what I'm going to read before I start reading.
4. I think about my purpose of reading before I start reading.
5. I keep my head still, and move only my eyes, when I read.
6. I try not to translate words from English to my first language.  
7. I read phrases rather than word by word.  
8. I try to picture in my mind what I'm reading.  
9. I read silently, without moving my lips.
10. I try to understand the meaning of the passage, and try not to worry
about understanding the meaning of every word.  
11. I usually enjoy reading in English.  
12. I try to read as much as I can, especially outside class.  

Unit 1: Holiday
A. PRE-READING

B. READING
TEXT 1: READING SKILLS
SAFE TRAVEL
Many travelers feel nervous about going to a new and unfamiliar place. If you plan your trip
carefully and learn to take precautions, you can relax and enjoy yourself.
Check your paper work1
While you prepare for your departure, make sure your paperwork is organized. You'll want to
check the dates on your visas and passport. Having an important document expire before or
during your trip is the last thing you want to happen. Be sure to get an international driver's
license if you plan to drive while you are abroad. Also, do some research on the local currency.
Some countries - like Jamaica and - use more than one currency. It's best to know how and when
to use each.
Mind your health
If you need to take medication along, keep it in its original container. If you are carrying
prescription2 drugs, bring a letter from your doctor in case customs officials question you at your
destination. Also, make sure that you travel with proper medical insurance so that if you are sick
or injured while traveling, you will be able to get treatment.
Pay attention
As a tourist, you'll probably stand out on the street. Unlike local people, you'll carry guide books,
refer to maps, take photos, and look up at buildings. Because of this, you may appear
vulnerable. Stay safe by keeping one eye on the amazing sights and the other on your personal
items.
3
When you get into a taxi, make sure there is a meter and that it is turned on. If there is no meter,
agree on a price before starting out. Tour guides recommend protecting your luggage in busy
transportation areas by always keeping it in front of you or between your legs. Also, if you are
going anywhere that requires purchasing tickets, be sure to buy them at an authorized location.
Never purchase tickets on the street, as these are often overpriced, fake, or expired.
Learn about the locals
It's always a good idea to buy a guidebook and a map, and read about the local culture of the
country you will be visiting. For example, it's important to know that in India you should use the
right hand to eat, or to give and accept things. In Thailand, it's rude to point with your feet at
someone or something. Also, try to learn a few basic words and phrases of the local language.
Don't assume that everyone will speak your language or that they will understand English.
If you have trouble communicating, look for students and young people who might speak a
foreign language. And remember to smile. It's the friendliest and most sincere form of
communication, and is understood everywhere.in the world!
1 Official documents like forms and reports are all paperwork. 

2 A prescription is a medicine that a doctor has told you to take. 
3 A meter is a machine that measures and records the amount of something.

Task 1: Read the title and the subheadings. Check (P ) advice you think the article will
give. Discuss your answers with a partner.
1. learn basic phrases of the local language  
2. go to local markets for cheap shopping  

3. check the dates on your passport  
4. keep your luggage close to you  
5. walk instead of taking taxis to see more  
6. book accommodation online for better prices  
7. make sure you have the correct currency  
Reading Skill: Predicting
Before reading, think about what you are going to read by looking at the title and any
subheadings, and examining the images. While reading, you should also think about
what comes next. This helps you understand a passage better.
Task 2: Read the following sentences. Check (P ) true (T) or false (F).
T F
1. It is important to be prepared, as well as careful when you travel abroad.
2. You usually can't use your country's money when you travel abroad.
3. You should get insurance so that you can drive when you are overseas.
4. You should bring a letter from your travel agent if you carry prescription drugs.
5. It's rude to point at things with your feet in India.
Task 3: Write advice given by the article for each situation.
1. You have a problem communicating in the local language. 
2. You get sick or have an accident.  
3. You want to take a taxi during your trip.  
4. You want to buy tickets to a theater show while on your trip.  

Task 4: Choose the best answer. The words in italic are from the passage.
1. What is something you can purchase?
a. a pair of shoes
b. an idea
2. Which of the following will expire?
a. a visa
b. luggage
3. Someone who is sincere is likely to tell ______.
a. lies
b. the truth
4. Your flight’s departure time is the time that your plane ______.
a. leaves the airport
b. arrives at your destination
5. Which would need an authorization?
a. applying for a passport
b. eating at a restaurant
6. What is one precaution you can take against thieves?
a. lock your doors
b. call the police
7. You see a woman holding a baby crying. What might you assume?
a. You talk to them.
b. The woman is the child’s mother.
8. Who is more vulnerable?
a. a baby
b. an adult
Task 5: Answer the following questions, then discuss your answers with a partner. The bold
words are from the passage.
1. How can you tell when someone is being sincere?  
2. How long before your departure time should you arrive at the airport?  
3. What do you assume about people with a lot of money?  
4. What are a few things that expire?

TEXT 2: EXAM STRATEGIES
Task 1: Look at the example.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MOVE A. You mustn't take the computers out of this room
COMPUTERS FROM THIS without asking the headteacher.
ROOM WITHOUT PERMISSION
B. You should check with the headteacher before using
FROM THE HEADTEACHER.
the computers in this room.
C. You must ask the headteacher for permission to

move computers into this room.
1. What kind of text is this? a. a message on a board b. a sign c. a label
2. Where might you see it?  
3. The correct answer is A. Let's decide why. Look at A. Underline the words which mean “It is
forbidden”. Underline the words which mean “from this room”. Underline the words which mean
“without permission”.  
4. Why is B wrong? Is the sign about using the computers in this room?  
5. Why is C wrong? Is the sign about moving computers into this room?  
Exam tip
When choosing the correct explanation for each text, look at each option A-C and decide
if it means the same thing as the text.
Task 2: Look at Notice 1.
To: Emily
From: Katie A. Katie will buy Emily's train ticket for her. 
If you bring your student card B. Emily's train ticket will be cheaper than Katie's.
tomorrow, your train ticket will cost
C. Katie will meet Emily before they get on the train.
less. I've found my card. See you in
Queue at ticket office.

1. What kind of text is this? a. an e-mail b. a phone message c. a post-it note
2. Will Katie pay for Emily's ticket? 
3. Does Katie have a student card? 
4. What does Katie advise Emily to do? Why?
5. Will Katie and Emily buy their tickets on the train? 
6. Where will they meet? 
7. Look at A, B and C. Which one means the same as the message? Mark it. What words in the
message tell you? Underline them.
8. Look at the other sentences. Decide why they are wrong.
Task 3: Look at Notice 2.
SAVER TICKETS CAN A. The first train you can travel on with a 'saver'
ticket is the 10.15.
BE USED ON THE 10.15 TRAIN
AND ANY TRAIN AFTER THAT. B. 'Saver' tickets cost extra if you travel after 10.15.
C. The 10.15 is the only train you can travel on with

a 'saver' ticket.
1. What kind of text is this?  a. an e-mail message b. a notice c. a phone message  
2. Where might you see this sign? What words help you to decide? Underline them.
3. Can 'saver' tickets be used on the 10.15 train?  
4. Can you use 'saver' tickets on later trains? How do you know?  
5. Can you use 'saver' tickets on earlier trains?  
6. Look at A, B and C. Which one means the same as the message? Mark it. What words in the
message tell you? Underline them.
7. Look at the other sentences. Decide why they are wrong.
Exam tip
If you prefer, you can mark your answers on the paper and copy them onto the answer
sheet when you have finished this part. Some of the words in the incorrect sentences are
often the same as in the text. Don't choose too quickly. Make sure you understand the
meaning of the whole sentence before you decide.

C. POST-READING
Mixed sentences – HOLIDAYS & TOURISM
Rearrange the words to make complete sentences.
1. London / you / to / book / a / seat / need / on / to / train / the.  
you need to book a seat on the train to London
2. much / you / in / you / do / sightseeing / did / while / Paris / were.  
did you do much sightseeing while paris were
3. city / of / we / on / a / tour / the / went / guided.  
we went a tour of city on the guided
4. we're / coach / to / airport / the / going / by.  
we're going to the airport by coach
5. seaside / on / a / went / trip / to / the / they.  
they went on a trip to the seaside
6. year / of / tourists / millions / France / every / visit.  
milions of tourists visit france every year
7. holiday / we / night / at / some / last / looked / brochures.  
we looked at some brochures last holiday
8. leave / you / your / never / luggage / should / unattended.  
you never unattended your luggage
9. keys / he / his / from / collected / reception.  
he collected keys from his reception
10. was / the / bad / trip / the / because / cancelled / of / weather.  
the trip was cancelled because of the bad weather
11. spent / beach / she / day / sunbathing / the / on / the. 
she spent sunbathing on the beach
12. countries / I / enjoy / about / the / cultures / learning / of / other.  
i enjoy learning about the cultures of other countries
13. little / guide / of / some / the / information / in / is / the / a / old / bit.  
the guide is the little
14. very / our / was / clean / and / accommodation / comfortable.  
our accommodation was very clean and comfortable
15. before / the / you / in / two / check / hours / flight / should.  you should check in two hours before
the flight

D. HOMEWORK
HW TEXT 1: Read the story below and complete the text with the correct phrase. There
are two phrases you do not need to use. The first one (0) is given as an example.
A. went to Hollywood   F. stayed at our Grandpa's house  
B. couldn't go on   G. had really big  
C. had delicious   H. was this really big wave  
D. was closed   I. loved the food there  
E. had lots of stars   J. was really cool  
My Holiday in California  
At the end of May we went to California in America. We stayed in the Hotel Irvine for four days
which was a brilliant hotel and then we (0) F _ for a week which was also really cool. Grandpa
has a cool house and he also has the Disney Channel, which we loved! The first couple of days,
we went to Del Taco. This is a Mexican restaurant like you've never seen in England before. It
has tacos, quesadillas (the soft ones) and it also has burritos. Del Taco was my favourite place to
eat because it (1) __________
c Mexican food. We also went to Rubio’s (king of the fish taco)
which is another Mexican restaurant. My sister BooJam went to a sandwich place called "Which
Witch" and she (2) __________.
We went to Knottsberry Farm and I went on the Jaguar rollercoaster ride. My sister (3)
__________ because she was too small. The queuing was very scary because it was in an
Egyptian tomb, but the ride was really good. One of the rides (4) __________. It was a ride where
you got to lie down and fly in Camp Snoopy. I loved it and so did my sister too. We also went on
a ride where we bounced up and down and that was so much fun. We (5) __________ to look
around. Our tour guide was Grandpa. We saw the Hollywood Sign, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, the
handprints in the concrete on the floor and the Hollywood Walk of Fame which (6) __________
on the floor. I saw the handprints of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. They are
my favourite characters from Harry Potter. Los Angeles has lots of swimming pools. We went in
a swimming pool with diving boards and had lots of fun swimming around and diving. We went to
Newport Beach and I was swimming in the sea and there (7) __________ and I had to cling onto
the sand as the wave washed over me. It really hurt but it was also cool at the same time. We
also bought necklaces for each other.

HW TEXT 2: Read the text and do the following tasks.

AN EXCURSION TO LONDON
A. The Handy Craft Store is a lovely little store for those creative people who like making things.
A great stock of kits for everything from candle making to making your own jumpers! Once you
get into this paradise of creativity, you will be fascinated by all the things you can do.
B. The Great London Shop is a small shop in Regent Street, which sells quality goods for the
choosy tourist. It has a great selection of the usual tourist items, including lovely Rose teapots
and cups plus a full selection of teas. For the collector there are model vehicles of every model
from Rolls Royce to Minis.
C. Magic Music is a shop café just off Oxford Street where you can just chill out and listen to
great music from live bands, or browse the music section for the latest tracks of your favourite
artists. Great smoothies and snacks in the café, and great music of every genre!
D. The Riverside Market is not really a market, but more of a group of upmarket shops all under
one roof, where you can buy literally anything! Browse around designer and high street shops for
lovely clothes. There are sports and camping stores as well as home decoration shops.
E. Golden Oldies is a great store for those who love old things with a bit of history. Even if you
can’t afford the prices, it’s a great place to wander around and look at the antique clothes and
jewelry. You might even be able to pick up old musical instruments, but that depends on luck and
your budget!
F. Total Target is a great store to suit all budgets. On the first floor there are casual and sports
clothes for those who don’t want to spend a fortune to look good. On the second floor there is
equipment for the serious sportsman who wants quality and style. Great student discounts!
G. The Wildlife Foundation Charity Shop is the perfect place to shop if you like to be a bit
alternative and give your money to a good cause. With an amazing selection of books and
magazines from 50p to £2.00, you can’t beat the prices. Lots of great clothes, jewellery and bits
and pieces.
H. The Old Bazaar is a great way to spend your day. An old enclosed warehouse has been
turned into a market with 200 different sellers selling everything from jewellery to vintage music
and instruments. Spend your day wandering around and sit in one of the four cafes and watch
the world go by!

Task 1: Some teenagers are going on an excursion to London and want to find good shops
to buy things. Below are some details. Decide which would be the most suitable for each
teenager. For questions 1-5, choose the correct letter (A-H).
NO People Details Shop
Sofia wants to buy presents. Her father collects

models of old cars and her mother likes traditional
1.
English things. She has saved money to buy
something nice.
Isabella is worried that a day won't be enough

time to do her shopping. She wants to buy a nice
2. dress for her sister’s wedding and she has
promised her brother a new sleeping bag for
camping. Money is not a problem.
Jack has been saving up to buy cool clothes in

London. He plays a lot of sport so he wants
3. casual clothes. He likes well-known brands that
are good quality and doesn’t mind paying for
something different.
Martina wants to buy some books in English to

help her reading skills. She also wants to buy
4. clothes and small gifts for her family. She can’t
spend too much. She likes different things from
the high street stores.
Petro collects vinyl records from the 1960s and

70s and also has started collecting old posters of
5. music stars. He doesn’t have much to spend and
he is happy to spend most of the day looking at
vintage things.

Task 2: Find the words/phrases from the text.
WORD/ DEFINITION IMAGE
PHRASE
(Noun)
a warm piece of clothing, usually made
6.
of wool, that you pull over your head and
that covers your upper body and arms
(Noun)
7. the amount of money a person or
organization has to spend on something
(Noun)
objects that you wear as decoration
8.
E.g.: rings, bracelets, and necklaces
(Noun phrase)
9. a warm bag that you sleep in, especially
when camping
(Noun)
a product or group of products that has its
10.
own name and is made by one particular
company
(Noun phrase)
comfortable, and suitable clothes
11.
for wearing in informal situations
HW TEXT 3: Read the text about some English villages. Then look at the sentences 1-10
and decide if each sentence is True (T) or False (F).
Statements T/F
1 It is unusual for visitors to visit the villages near Hartbridge. F
2 The Hugo family allows people to visit their current home.
T
3 The leaflet advises visitors not to spend all day at Camberwell Court.
T
4 You can hire small boats from the bridge in Hidcot. F
5 You can take the bus directly to ‘The Boat’ pub near Hidcot. F
6 The leaflet says that the gardens are the best part of Jane Potter’s home. T
7 Jane Potter wrote her books in the Green Valley woods.
8 You can visit the paper factory and the cotton factory in Moordale.
9 You will see horses on farms as you walk around Moordale.

10 You can get to all four villages directly from Hartbridge.
Explore the Villages around Hartbridge
Many visitors come to Hartbridge to see the wonderful art galleries and museums, the beautiful
buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they miss out on
experiencing the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell
you what you can see if you take a short bus ride out of the city.
Camberwell
The historic village of Camberwell was once the home of the wealthy Hugo family. They lived in a
huge country house, Camberwell Court, and owned all the land in the area. The family sold their
house in the 1940s, and it is now open to the public. You can spend a whole day walking around
the house and gardens. There is a small exhibition about the family, a children’s play area, a gift
shop and a restaurant. But the village of Camberwell is also worth a visit. There are some
beautiful cottages with well-kept gardens, and there is a small church which dates back to the
eleventh century. To get to Camberwell, take Bus 46 from the Bus station. Buses leave every two
hours.
Hidcot
Hidcot is an attractive village situated on the River Owell. Wildlife lovers should visit the Nature
Park to the south of the village, where there are large numbers of rare birds and flowers.
However, you will probably see plenty of wildlife from the bridge in the village centre! In Hidcot,
you can take a two-hour river cruise - a great way to see the countryside and learn about the
local wildlife from a guide. If you prefer to explore the river by yourself, it’s well worth walking one
and a half miles along the river to the pub ‘The Boat’ which cannot be reached by road. Here, you
can hire small boats and explore the river at your leisure. To get to Hidcot, take Bus 7A to
Reeford. Hidcot is half way between Hartbridge and Reeford.
Tatterbridge
The beautiful village of Tatterbridge was home to the children’s writer Jane Potter, whose stories
of Benjamin Bear are loved by adults and children around the world. Jane Potter’s home is now a
museum and tea shop, and is well worth a visit just for its wonderful gardens. It also has a gift
shop where you can buy souvenirs and books. Tatterbridge has a number of interesting shops
including an excellent cake shop, and ‘Wendy’s Giftshop’ where you can find lots of unusual gifts
made by hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter’s books should also walk to the Green Valley
woods, which have not changed since Jane Potter wrote her stories there one hundred years
ago. To get to Tatterbridge, take Bus 4 from outside the cinema. It takes about 40 minutes to get
there.
Moordale
This old industrial village is the highest village in the area. Here in the hills, coal was found in the
late eighteenth century, and people came here in great numbers to take it out of the ground and
transport it to the nearby towns. Many industries grew up in the area, including a paper factory
and a cotton factory. The industries all closed down in the nineteenth century, and since then
Moordale has gone back to being a quiet farming village. However, if you walk from the village
centre up the steep hill to the north, you can still see the paths where horses used to carry the
coal. There is a four-mile walk around the village which has some amazing views, but walkers
must be careful as the path is steep in places and they could slip. To get to Moordale, take Bus
7A to Reeford, and then take the number 38 bus to Moordale.
Unit 2: Movie
A. PRE-READING
Answer these 10 questions to score your vocabulary knowledge.
1. A movie ‘audience’ are the people who .... 
A. watch a movie. C. act in a movie or TV program. 
B. make a movie.   D. write about a movie or TV program.  
2. The ‘cast’ of a movie means the people who....  
A. watch a movie.  C. act in a movie. 
B. make a movie.  D. write about a movie.
3. If you watch a ‘comedy’ movie or TV show, what will you probably do?
A. laugh  C. buy something 
B. cry  D. dance  
4. Which of the following programs can be described as a ‘documentary’?  
A. a talk show  C. a soap opera 
B. a history program D. a cooking show  
5. A ‘fan’ of Brad Pitt is someone who....  
A. makes action movies.  C. acts with Brad Pitt. 
B. likes movies starring Brad Pitt. D. has never heard of Brad Pitt.
6. If you watch a ‘horror movie’, how will you probably feel? 
A. happy  C. scared
B. sad   D. angry  
7. What information can a ‘movie rating’ tell you?

A. what time a movie begins  C. who is in the movie 
B. where you can see the movie D. how good a movie is
8. Why don’t many people like to watch a ‘rerun’?
A. It’s too expensive.  C. It makes them feel afraid.
B. They have seen it before. D. It’s on TV in the afternoon.
9. If you watch a ‘sitcom’, what will you probably do?
A. dance  C. buy something
B. cry  D. laugh
10. Why do most people read movie or TV ‘subtitles’?

A. to find out when a show begins C. to understand what people say
B. to find out how good a movie is D. to find out how to use a TV

B. READING
Movie Making Behind the Scenes1
Who makes movies? Actors and directors, of course.

But if you watch the credits at the end of a movie, you’ll
find hundreds of other names. Some of the most
important people in filmmaking aren’t famous. Here are
four important jobs behind the scenes. 
Makeup artist: Making characters look believable

The makeup artist’s work sounds simple. But it’s more
than just making the lead actress look beautiful. If the
hero gets a cut on his face, the makeup artist creates that
cut, and it has to look exactly the same tomorrow. And the special makeup for a monster or a
space alien can take six hours! Sometimes makeup artists have only fifteen minutes to prepare
twenty actors for a crowd scene. Their work must always be careful and good, so you don’t
notice it when you watch the movie. 
Script supervisor: Putting movie scenes together

Imagine shooting a scene inside a living room. The clock says 9:05, and the actor is eating a
sandwich. Later, the director decides to change just the end of the scene. The script supervisor
must check everything. The clock must still say 9:05, and the sandwich must not look different. If
the script supervisor makes a mistake, it’s very embarrassing. Sometimes an object disappears
and reappears, or clocks go backward! To avoid these problems, the script supervisor keeps
precise records of every scene and all its details.
Special effects coordinator: Making impossible things look real
After a movie, people often ask, “How did they do that?” In films, people can fly, dinosaurs walk
through cities, and spaceships travel to other planets. These are all the work of the special
effects coordinator. Some special effects, especially in science fiction movies, are made with
computers. Others are produced by machines, which can make a rainy day or a snowy night at
any time of the year. Fires and explosions in movies are all created with special effects.
Foley artist: Creating the sounds of the cinema
Think of your favorite scary movie and its sounds—footsteps, loud rain, and creaking doors. All of
these are the work of the Foley artist. Many sounds can’t be recorded during the filming of a
movie, so Foley artists produce them in their studios. They create the sounds of a fight scene,
and the wind, rain, and thunder in the background. In a Foley artist’s studio, there are even
special floors for recording different kinds of footsteps.
Next time you see a movie, look for these names in the credits.
1
behind the scenes : happening during the making of a movie or TV show

Task 1: Look quickly at the reading passage. Read only the title, subtitles, and first
paragraph. Then circle the correct word or phrase in each of the main ideas below.
1. The other people who work in the movies are (just as important / not as important) as the
actors and directors.
2. Makeup artists help the actors and actresses (sound great / look like different people).
3. The script supervisor works with (parts of the story / money for the film).
4. The special effects coordinator creates things that (are / are not) real.
5. Foley artists work with the things you (hear / see) in a movie.
Reading Skill: Using Titles to Understand Main Ideas
One way to quickly recognize what a reading passage is about is by first looking at the
title and the subtitles. Doing this before you read can help you to understand what the
main ideas of the reading will be.
Task 2: Decide if the following statements about the reading are true (T) or false (F).
1. All of the sounds of a movie are recorded while it is filmed. T
2. Special effects coordinators use machines to produce different kinds of weather. F
3. The most important people in making a movie are all famous. F
4. Movie makers want you to notice the great makeup when you watch a movie. T
5. A script supervisor must think a lot about small problems. T
Task 3: Who did it? Write the correct job for each movie scene.
Foley artist
1. We hear a car accident outside the window. __________________   
Special effect coordination

2. A sea monster eats a boat and all the people in the boat. __________________   
script supervisor   
3. The restaurant looks exactly the same in the next scene. __________________
4. The hero’s skin looks green after he returns from his space flight. __________________    
5. A fire starts in the family’s kitchen. __________________  

Task 4: Match each word from the reading with its definition.
1. director g a. artificial sounds or actions in a movie

2. scene b b. one part of a movie
3. script h c. a place where movies or other kinds of art are made
4. special effects f d. a list of all the people who worked on a movie
5. studio c e. exact and correct
6. credits c f. to become impossible to see
7. disappear g. the written story of a movie
8. precise e h. the person who gives instructions to make a movie
Task 5: Answer the questions below. Share your answers with a partner.
1. What is the scariest scene of any movie you’ve seen? 
2. Name a movie that has a lot of special effects. 
3. Who are some people listed in the credits of a movie? 
4. Give an example of an event where you must be precisely on time.
Sample exam task: The people below all want to watch a film on TV. There are reviews of
eight films.  Decide which film would be the most suitable for the following people. For
questions 1-5, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
1. Ryan likes watching old- fashioned films on TV. He prefers comedies, particularly those with
famous actors. He is not keen on musicals or thrillers.
2. Tom's hobby is reading and he enjoys watching films on TV whose stories are taken from
literature. His favourite books are those by famous authors of the past. He reads books about the
cinema, too, and likes watching famous actors.
3. Elena likes to relax by watching the latest romantic films on TV, especially if they make her
laugh. She particularly likes those which have some music in them.
4. Belinda enjoys watching thrillers. She prefers adventures which actually happened to people in
real life, as she is interested in the lives of other people.
5. Carol loves listening to pop music and reading magazines about it. She doesn't mind what sort
of film she sees, if it's a new one about pop stars or their music.

Darius Alexander reviews this week's films on TV
A. See you in Sicily. This is about a journey across
Europe in the 1960s. A group of young people travel
across Europe in an old van, but nothing really exciting
happens to them and it isn't actually very funny. It's a
weak comedy film with singing. I had never heard of the
actors before, although some of them could certainly
sing.
B. The moon and stars. This follows the usual love story - boy meets girl, they fall in love and
sing some songs about it. It's an enjoyable film, although there's nothing special about the
singing, and it has its amusing parts. It comes to the TV screen very quickly, as it was only made
a year ago.
C. Mad for music. This film came out last month, and all the young people are queuing to see it.
There will be a whole generation of fans watching because the music of this group, Sure Fire, is
everyone's favourite at the moment.
D. The house by the lake. Although the main roles are all acted by well-known stars of film or
TV, I got bored by the dialogue which seems so slow compared to modern films. However,
people who like Henrietta Browne's writing will enjoy it because it is beautifully filmed, and the
story keeps perfectly to the novel written two hundred years ago.
E. Seaside story. This funny film was made in the past, but is still as good as it was 25 years
ago when I first saw it. The main actors, who were already famous when it was made, made
several more films together later on. The story takes place in a very unusual hotel at the seaside
where the guests have lots of problems.
F. Shooting for freedom. Photographer Valerie Maine planned to work in a dangerous part of
the world for six weeks. This adventure film tells how she escaped from the people who held her
prisoner for over a year. It is difficult to believe that this actually happened to someone who is still
alive.
G. Escape to Jupiter. This film about adventures in space isn't supposed to be funny, but I'm
afraid I wanted to laugh sometimes. Although this is one of several very similar films made
recently, it's one of the better ones, as it certainly holds your attention.
H. Another part of town. This film manages to show some serious problems of a family in
modern Britain without depressing the audience. If you haven't read Michael Stone's book of the
same name yet, you'll be pleased to watch this excellent film. And you'll still enjoy the film if you
have already read it. There is some excellent acting from some completely unknown actors.

Task 1: Read the instructions to the exam task.
1. How many questions are there?  
2. What do all the people want?  
3. What are the reviews about?  
4. How many reviews are there?  
5. What do you have to decide?  
6. Where do you mark your answers?  
Task 2: Look at Questions 1-5.
a. All the people are looking for something different. Look at the underlined parts of
Question 1. What is important for Ryan?
1. Does Ryan like modern films?
2. What is his favourite kind of film?  
3. What kind of actors does he like?  
4. What kinds of film doesn't he like?  
b. Now underline the important parts of Questions 2-5.
Task 3: Look at Texts A-H to find the important information.
a. Look at Question 1 again.
1. Which films are comedies? 
2. Which of these films is best for Ryan?
b. Check your answer.
• Is the film funny? 
• Is it old-fashioned? 
• Are the actors famous? 
• Is it a musical or a thriller?
c. Mark the letter (A, B, C, etc.) by Question 1 on your answer sheet.
d. Look at the important points you underlined for Questions 2-5. Use them to decide
which films are the most suitable for the other people. Mark your answers on your answer
sheet.

Exam tip
Remember there are eight texts and only five people, so three texts are not needed.
Task 4: Answer questions 1-5 in the exam task.
Task 5: Vocabulary: Expressions with similar meanings
In Part 2, it's important to understand when different words or phrases have similar meanings.
The phrases on the left are from Questions 1-5; those on the right are from the texts A-H. Match
the ones with similar meanings.
1. old-fashioned film   a. funny film 

2. musical   b. well-known stars 
3. thriller   c. film with singing 
4. romantic film   d. love story 
5. comedy film e. this actually happened
6. in real life   f. adventure film 
7. famous actors g. film made in the past
C. POST-READING
Task 1: Writing and Discussion
Talk with your partner. Think of a film you have seen recently. Use your answers to the
questions to write a short review of the film.
• What was it called?

• Who was in it?
• Who directed it?
• What type of film was it?
• What was the basic story?
• Did you like it?
• What was good about it?
o The story?
o The atmosphere?
o The acting?
o The special effects?
o Would you recommend the film?

D. HOMEWORK
HW TEXT 1: Read the film reviews below of The Silver Glove and then decide the best
answers A-F for the questions 1-10 below. For some questions, there are two answers.
A. The Silver Bore - Daniel Jones

If you've ever seen a pirate film in the past, you can save your money. This is one of the most
predictable films I have seen this year. The plot is totally unbelievable and the script is something
amateurish out of filmmaker college. There is some nice cinematography but the Hawaiian
scenery is not enough to save this film. Great support acting from the Frenchman Thierry
Montpasse as the evil Captain Scar.
B. Pirates At The Speed Of Light - Angela Moore
I just loved this fast-moving pirate thriller. The story moves at dizzying speed from one terrifying
battle scene to the next and you really feel as if you are on the ships with these evil thieves and
smugglers. Chief pirate, British actor Colin Williams, is given all the best, wittiest lines and the film
has its share of laughs as well as scary moments. The storm scene at the beginning leaves you
both exhausted and terrified.
C. A Hidden Treasure - Max Court
I found this film absolutely delightful. An inspiring cast is directed with great skill and invention by
German Dieter Muller. There are plenty of surprises in the story to keep the audience guessing
until the last minute. Some clever jokes give the film a surprising level of humor too, which I really
wasn't expecting from a film about pirates.
D. Film Should Walk The Plank - Deborah McGhee
The Silver Glove promises much but delivers very little. The opening scene, filmed in a storm of
lightning and high waves, is an exciting start but as the film takes you from one swordfight to
another, it starts to seem a bit monotonous. Patricia Groves plays the doctor wonderfully and
there may be an Oscar nomination for her in the new year.
E. Sharp Sword Drama - William Wilson
The Silver Glove is an action-packed pirate drama in the best traditions of this genre. If you only
want swordfights and buried treasure, you may be disappointed as this intriguing film also offers a
complex plot which is never dull. Some of the language may be too crude for younger children
but this is really my only complaint. Some fine acting completes this fun movie.
F. Glove Sinks In The Sea - Maria Thomson
After all the money that has been spent on this simplistic pirate tale, you would expect more than
this dull movie. The battle scenes are so repetitive that you may think you've seen the film before.
Some of the camera work is inventive and is to be complimented. The ship chase creates a lot of
tension and excitement that the rest of the film fails to do.

Which film critic(s):
1. Likes the opening scenes? ………. ……….
2. Didn't expect to laugh at the film? ……….
3. Compliments an actress on her performance? ……….
4. Has a warning for traditional pirate film fans? ……….
5. Comments on the humor of the film? ………. ……….
6. Has a warning for parents? ……….
7. Says something about the film's location? ……….
8. Praises the "look" of the film? ………. ……….
9. Knew what was going to happen in the film? ……….
10. Makes fun of the film's title? ………. ……….
HW TEXT 2: Read the text and do the following tasks.

Patricia Denning stars in a sad movie about ambition and heartbreak.
When Cecilia leaves college in Texas, she has everything: a wonderful boyfriend, Carl, an
interesting job and an expensive house in a pretty town. Her life is perfect. Even her black
Labrador dog, Perky, is a star: he wins the local dog competition and Hollywood wants to put him
in a movie.
Cecilia goes to Hollywood with him and leaves her boyfriend alone back home. When the studio
fires Perky, Cecilia decides to stay in Hollywood and tries to get other movie roles for her
beautiful dog.
Carl gives Cecilia an ultimatum: come home and stop behaving crazily, or stay there forever.
Cecilia decides to stay in Hollywood and wants to become an actress herself. She sends Perky
back to Texas and starts an acting course. After six months, Cecilia realizes she can't act and
she misses home, but it's too late. Carl has found another girlfriend. Cecilia tries to win him back,
and also discovers a lot about herself on her long journey.
This is a very sad movie, which makes you think about what we want from life. Patricia Denning
is very convincing as Cecilia, but the star of the movie is gorgeous Perky, the black Labrador who
steals our hearts. Black Hollywood is in cinemas from next week.
Task 1: Choose the best answer A-D.
1. What does Cecilia not have?
A. A house she loves C. A pet
B. A wonderful husband D. A great job

2. When does her wonderful adventure begin?
A. When her dog wins a competition
B. When she marries her boyfriend, Carl
C. When she goes on vacation to Hollywood
D. When she buys the house in a pretty town
3. What happens to Perky in Hollywood?
A. He isn't very successful.
B. He becomes a star.
C. He's too nervous to work.
D. He makes two movies and retires.
4. What is Carl's reaction to Cecilia living in Hollywood?
A. He doesn't know she went.
B. He's angry.
C. He doesn't care.
D. He's supportive.
5. Why does Cecilia stay in Hollywood?
A. She wants to become an actress
B. She is too busy making movies
C. She hates Carl
D. She has no money
Task 2: Find the words from the reading text that match the definitions 1-8.
1. famous, a celebrity _________________
2. without anyone, solitary _________________
3. a final demand or set of conditions _________________
4. to sack, dismiss from job _________________
5. a program of educational instruction, often at a college or university _________________
6. a period of travel, travel from one place to another _________________
7. persuasive and assuring, believable _________________
8. beautiful, very pretty, physically attractive _________________

HW TEXT 3: Fill in the blanks below in the words in the box.
action character horror sequel
actors comedy plot setting
animation critic projector star
blockbusters documentary scenes theater
cameo extra sci-fi ticket
camera genre screen usher
Parts of the Movie:

The place or time a movie takes place is called the (1)_________________. What happens in a
movie is called the (2)_____________. A movie is usually broken up into many
(3)_________________. The movie is filmed with a (4)________________.
People in Movies:
The people who act in the movie are (5)_________________. A (6)_______________ is a part
that an actor plays. The main actor is sometimes called the (7)____________________. When a
famous person has a short appearance in a film it is called a (8)___________________. An
(9)______________ is an unimportant person who acts in the background. A
(10)________________ is a person who watches movies and writes reviews about them.
Movie Genres:
The type of movie is the movie (11)_________________. A movie that makes you laugh is a
(12)___________________. A movie that makes you scream is a (13)___________________. A
movie that is exciting with lots of guns and explosions is an (14)_________________ movie.
Movies about the future or space are known as (15)__________________ films. And a movie
about real life is a (16)_______________________. An (17)__________________ film has
cartoon characters.
Blockbusters
Movies with big budgets that sell a lot of tickets are called (18)______________________. Many
of these movies do so well that movie producers make a (19)_______________, or part II.
At the Theater:
The place where you watch a movie is called
a (20)_________________. To see a movie,
usually, you have to buy a
(21)__________________. The movie is
projected onto a large (22)_______________
using a movie (23)_________________. An
(24)__________________ is a person who
shows you to your seat and makes sure
everybody is quiet during the movie.

Unit 3: Town and city

A. PRE-READING
Task 1: Which place in the town/city is this? Write the correct words in the boxes below the
pictures.
A. B. C. D.
E. F. G. H.
I. J. K. L.
Task 2: Choose words in Task 1 to complete the sentences.

1. A _______________ is a place which deals with money.
2. A _______________ is a place where people go to learn in a class.
3. A _______________ is a place where you catch the bus.
4. A _______________ is a place where you borrow books.
5. A _______________ is a place where you send letters and parcels.
6. A _______________ is a place which makes something in big quantities.
7. A _______________ is a place where you can have a drink or a snack.
8. To catch a train, you go to the train _______________.
9. A _______________ is a place where you see films.
10. A _______________ is a big, strong building used in the past to protect the town.

B. READING
WE’RE IN VIETNAM
POST 1: Posted on March 24 by Juliana
Greetings from Vietnam! Tom and I arrived here this

afternoon tired but excited. This is our first trip to Asia and
the friendliness of the people is amazing. All the different
sights and smells make us eager to try everything -
especially the food! We're looking forward to eating spring
rolls and pho for dinner. Our hotel is cheap and very clean. The owners are friendly and helpful;
they seem to like us. They gave us drinks when we arrived and have told us about some places
that we shouldn't miss. We plan to stay here in Ho Chi Minh City for a few days and visit temples
in the city, then travel to the north.
POST 2: Posted on March 27 by Juliana
Ho Chi Minh City is fantastic! The pagodas are fabulous and the different Buddha statues are
wonderful to look at. We visited a market in Cholon, in the western part of the city, and saw an
amazing range of fruits and vegetables. Everything was so colorful. We took hundreds of
photographs! Later today we take the train north. We'll stay in Hanoi for two days, then catch a
bus to Sapa. Tom can't wait to go trekking in the mountains.
POST 3: Posted on April 4 by Juliana
Now we're in the old capital city of Hue. After hiking around the Sapa mountains, it's nice to have
accommodation with electricity and a shower! Our trip to Sapa was long and exhausting. From
there, we took a van to a small village in the mountains and went hiking for three days. The
people who live there are called Hmong. They live a very basic life - no electricity or telephones.
They don't have many possessions, but they are the kindest, friendliest people I've ever met.
Everyone smiles and says "hello." Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Vietnamese, so
smiling is the best way of communicating. This afternoon, we're taking a walking tour in Hue.
We're going to visit the Forbidden Purple City where the emperor lived.
POST 4: Posted on April 6 by Juliana
Hue is a unique city with lots to see. I would love to stay longer, but Tom and I are both ready for
the beach. Tomorrow we'll take the train back to the south, and then we're going to a town called
Vung Tau. It has several beaches and is famous for crafts made out of seashells. Vietnam is an
amazing country with so much variety - big modern cities, small traditional towns, mountains,
jungles, and beaches. Two weeks here just isn't enough.

Task 1: Scan the passage and find the dates of the four blog posts.
Post 1: ________
Post 2: ________
Post 3: ________
Post 4: ________
Task 2: Read each blog post quickly to find the following information.  
Post 1: Which city did they go to first?  

Post 2: Where is the market that they visited?
Post 3: How long did they go hiking for? 
Post 4: What is in Vung Tau?  
Reading Skill: Scanning for Details
An important use for scanning is to find a piece of information that we need. We do this
in everyday life when we look up a word in the dictionary, or check a telephone number
in the phone directory. Use scanning when you need to find a fact in a reading.
Task 3: Read the following sentences. Check true (T) or false (F). Then check the number
of the post where you found the answer.
T F Post Post Post Post

1 2 3 4
1 In the past, Vietnam had an emperor.
2 Many Hmong people speak English.
3 This is Juliana's second trip to Vietnam.
4 The market in Cholon has many kinds of vegetables.
5 The town of Vung Tau is famous for its mountains.
Task 4: Read the following sentences about Juliana's trip. Circle your answers. Then write
the words or phrases from the reading that helped you find the answers.
1. She thinks the market in Cholon is really (great / expensive / noisy).  

2. She thinks the Hmong people are very (practical / modern / friendly).  
3. She likes hotels that are (expensive / traditional / simple).  
4. At the end of her trip, she says she wants to (go home and see her friends / visit more of
Vietnam / learn to cook Vietnamese food).  

Task 5: Circle the word or phrase that does not belong in each group. The italic words are
from the passage.
1 accommodation hotel guesthouse school

2 terrible wonderful fabulous fantastic
3 tiring relaxing exhausting demanding
4 similar matching unique alike
5 possessions belongings plans stuff
6 bored interested eager fascinated
7 many kinds   range alike different
8 basic   advanced easy simple
Sample exam task: Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct
letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Lake Vinney
My favourite place for watersports is Lake Vinney,
but it has only existed since 1975 when the valley
was filled with water to provide electricity. Under
the water is the village, Vinnthorpe. Last week I
talked to Pat Smithers, who runs a shop on the
edge of the lake and looks after the huge car park.
She gets up early to travel to her shop to sell newspapers and food and doesn't finish work till
late because of the car park. She said drowning the village was the best thing that ever
happened, as it brought a lot of business to the area, and the number of visitors from all over the
country continues to increase, especially as there is a new road which means it is easier to get to.
When I asked people enjoying the watersports, they said they never thought about the drowned
houses and streets. When I spoke to some people sitting in the cafe overlooking the lake, I was
surprised to find they still get angry about what happened. They used to live in Vinnthorpe and
were moved to other places in the area, among them thirty children who are now middle-aged,
but they still miss the village. They say that nobody asked them what they wanted - they were told
one day that everything was decided. They were separated from their friends and had to get
buses to new schools instead of walking there together. It is a shame that these people lost their
homes, and I hope something similar never happens again in the future. I would miss the
watersports if they weren't there, however, and I must say that I hadn't ever thought about what
was under the water until last week.

1. What is the writer trying to do?
A. describe what people think about the drowned village  

B. persuade people to take up watersports on Lake Vinney  
C. discuss what might happen to Lake Vinney in the future
D. explain why people like living by Lake Vinney
2. What do we learn about Pat Smithers?
A. She lives beside the lake.  

B. She used to live in Vinnthorpe.  
C. She often visits the area on holiday.  
D. She earns her living near Lake Vinney.
3. What do we find out about Lake Vinney? 
A. It attracts tourists from abroad. 

B. There are lots of houses on the banks. 
C. More people are visiting it every year. 
D. Mainly local people do watersports there.
4. What does the writer think about Vinnthorpe?
A. He agrees with Pat Smithers.

B. He feels sorry for the people who lived there.
C. He thinks it should now be forgotten.
D. He has always felt guilty about water- skiing there.
5. Which of these is an advert for Lake Vinney?
A. Come to Lake Vinney and water-ski or sail. No ugly car parks, shops or cafes around the
lake to spoil the views.
B. Come to Vinnthorpe and stay in a hotel in the village. Enjoy the walks around the lake in
complete peace and quiet.
C. Lake Vinney is perfect for all kinds of watersports. Wonderful cafe by the side of the lake
and plenty of car-parking space.
D. Enjoy water-skiing on Lake Vinney, but leave time to visit the old village beside the lake -
nothing has changed there for 30 years.

Task 1: Read the instructions to the Exam Task.
1. What do you have to read?  
2. What do you have to do?  
Task 2: Read the text quickly to get a good idea of what it is about.
1. What sort of place is the text about?  
2. Why does the writer enjoy going there?  
3. What happened there in 1975?  
Task 3: Read Questions 1-5. Underline the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Question 1 asks about when / why / where the writer wrote the text. (This is always a general
question.)  
2. Question 2 asks about a person / a place / an event. (This is always a question about detail or
opinion.)  
3. Question 3 asks about opinions towards / information about / plans for Lake Vinney. (This is
always a question about detail or opinion.)  
4. Question 4 asks about the writer's plans / opinions / discovery. (This is always a question
about detail or opinion.)  
5. Question 5 asks about a way of persuading people to visit / warning people of a danger / telling
people about changes. (This is always a general question.)  
Task 4: Read the text and answer Questions 1-5.
Exam tips
If you are not sure of the answer to one question, do the others and come back to it at
the end. It may be easier then.  

C. POST-READING
Task 1: Describe the city or town where you were born. Answer the following questions.
a. Where were you born?
.........................................................................................................................................
b. How big is your town or city?
.........................................................................................................................................
c. What is there to do?
.........................................................................................................................................
d. When is the best time of the year to visit?
.........................................................................................................................................
e. Do you like living there?
.........................................................................................................................................
Task 2: Fill in the gaps with the missing words.
factory block of flats tower

stadium monument landmarks
ruins garage
castle balcony
a. 400 years ago, the king lived in a ...................  

b. I keep my bicycle next to the car in the ...................  
c. In London there are many famous .................., such as the Tower of London.  
d. In the square there is a ..................to all the people killed in the war.  
e. My father works in a car ...................  
f. My grandmother lives in a ..................  
g. Out hotel room had a ..................with a view of the mountains.  
h. The Olympic ..................holds 80,000 people.  
i. There is a clock on the church ...................   
j . You can see many ancient ..................in Egypt.  

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR LEVEL 2 - READING
D. HOMEWORK
HW TEXT 1:
Read the texts and choose the correct words.
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool is a 1.(major/mayor) port city in North West England,

one that despite its other industrial and cultural
2.(achievements/enchantments), is probably best-known
3.(along/around) the world as the city where the Beatles were
from. In fact, many tourists still come to check 4.(out/up) the
places where John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and the other members of one of rock and roll's
most seminal bands grew 5.(on/up) and played music.
Of course the Beatles weren't the only band to come 6.(in/out) of Liverpool in the 1960s -
there were other 7.(arts/artists) playing the "Merseyside" style of rock and roll that
8.(achieved/got) stardom as well. Aside from all the rock and roll landmarks, Liverpool's
historic docks are a big tourist 9.(draw/drag) as well. The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City
was 10.(declared/declined) a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
MIAMI
Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida. Miami's

1.(exploding/explosive) population growth in recent years has been
2.(given/driven) by internal migration from other parts of the country
as well as by immigration. Greater Miami is regarded as a cultural
melting 3.(pan/pot), heavily 4.(influence/influenced) both by its large
population of 5.(ethnic/ethical) Latin Americans and Caribbean
islanders. Miami is one of the country's most important financial
centers.
Tourism is also an important 6.(industries/industry) - the beaches of Greater Miami

7.(pull/draw) visitors from across the country and around the world. Miami has a
8.(humidity/humid) subtropical climate, with warm, humid summers, and 9.(easy/mild)
winters. Miami is also one of the least 10.(cheap/affordable) places to live - real estate prices
in the area are very high.

HW TEXT 2: Read the text and answer the questions below.
1. What is the writer’s main purpose?
A. To explain what tourists can do in Horton
B. To explain why Horton is a good place to live
C. To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as other towns
D. To describe the history of Horton
2. What part of Horton does the writer find disappointing?
A. the shops
B. the country park
C. transport links
D. the schools
3. What type of people is Horton most suitable for?
A. wealthy professionals
B. low income families
C. elderly people
D. sports and history students
4. What advantages does Horton bring to workers?
A. There are plenty of jobs available in the town.
B. You can drive to nearby cities in a short time.
C. You can get to several cities quickly by train.
D. Working conditions are better here than in other towns.
5. Which of the following is the best description of Horton?
A. A quiet, country town which has a number of good leisure facilities.
B. A friendly, historic town which is a great place to live, work and take a holiday.
C. A busy, industrial town which has good links to neighbouring cities.
D. A dirty, unpopular town which has little to offer visitors or residents.
HORTON
At first glance, there is little in Horton to attract people. The other nearby towns have much more
to offer: Bradfield has its river and historic buildings, while Newtown has shops and
entertainment. The buildings of Horton look dirty and unloved. For shops, there is a small
supermarket, a few bargain shops, a bakery which, strangely, does not sell bread and a florist
which has one stand of sad-looking flowers. Even so, Horton has several advantages over its
neighbouring towns.
Firstly, it has a country park. Four thousand years ago, this was an important fort. There are no
historic remains here now, but there are wonderful views over the countryside. On sunny
weekends you can often see kids out with their parents, kicking balls or flying kites.
There aren’t many job opportunities in Horton, and the roads to nearby cities aren’t really fast, but
there are excellent rail links. You can be in London in an hour and a half, and other cities are less
than an hour away. That means that parents can earn a good salary and still get home in time to
spend the evenings with their families. Houses in Horton aren’t pretty, but they’re functional and
cheap. The streets are quiet and safe, and there are plenty of parks and playgrounds. It has a
library, three primary schools and a secondary school, St. Mark’s. It’s not as academically
brilliant as other schools in the area, but it is friendly and offers a wide range of subjects and
activities to children of all abilities and backgrounds. The town also has a swimming and a sports
centre, and the community halls hold regular clubs and events for people of all ages.
HW TEXT 3: Read the text below and choose the correct option A, B, C or D for each
space.
Example:
(0) A hope B decide C want D expect
Answer: A
San Francisco
Whatever you (0) ............ for from a visit to San Francisco in the USA, you won’t be
disappointed. The hills are just as steep as you imagined they would be, and the Golden Gate
Bridge is just as spectacular. It’s no (1) ............ then that the city is among the world’s (2)
............ tourist destinations. (3) ............ many people live there, San Francisco (4)............
more like a small town than a city of more than 4 million people. Its (5) ............ on the water, its
parks, and its hills all (6) ............ that you can never see further than a few blocks.
One of the most (7) ............ trips is a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a journey
(8) ............ should be saved for a sunny day so that you can (9) ............ the fantastic view, and
Golden Gate Park has wonderful gardens, (10) ............ addition to being great for a picnic.
1. A. guess B. excuse C. question D. surprise

2. A. complete B. top C. proper D. full
3. A. Although B. Besides C. Unless D. Despite
4. A. shows B. fits C. seems D. makes
5. A. location B. point C. landscape D. scene
6. A. allow B. mean C. let D. intend
7. A. amazed B. popular C. interested D. positive
8. A. who B. where C. which D. what
9. A. admire B. approve C. accept D. attract
10. A. in B. as C. on D. by

Unit 4: Revision 1
READING 1
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct
explanation - A, B or C.
1. What does Karen want Steve to do?

A. Order the cinema tickets.
B. Meet after work to go to the cinema.
C. Collect the tickets.
2. What does it say?

A. The lift is only for employees.
B. The lift isn't working.
C. Ask someone if you need help with

the lift.
3. What does this person need to do?
I’ll be late home today. Could A. Think about what they can have for
you get dinner ready? It’s in dinner.
the fridge and just needs
warming up. B. Buy something for dinner.
C. Prepare the dinner.

A. This car park is for people who use
the shop.
B. No parking here.
C. Anyone can park here.

A. The cafe is where the builders eat.
B. The cafe will still be open while

building work is being done.
C. Students will be told when the cafe is

open.

READING 2
Look at these signs. What do they say? Circle the correct explanation – A, B or C.
1. Jeff teaches music theory

GUITAR LESSONS A. if the student has covered all styles of
Patient and friendly teacher is taking new
students of all levels for acoustic and electric music.
guitar lessons. All styles of music can be B. if the student is new to the class.
covered, plus music theory for those who are
interested. C. if the student wants to learn it.
Call Jeff on 01982 886510.
2.
A. If you travel early you may have to travel
Thameslink will offer a revised
service from Brighton to London. Brighton to Three Bridges.
Some early services will be
B. From Three Bridges station you will be
replaced by bus between
Brighton and Three Bridges. taken by bus to London.
C. There will not be any Thameslink trains
from school on them.
3. A. Children’s clothes must have the name of
the part of your journey by bus.
Please make sure all your child’s
B. The school will mark clothes with the
school clothes are marked with
children’s names.
their name. This helps us to C. School clothes should have the child’s
return lost items to the children. name on them.
4.
Dear Annette, A. Meg is surprised that John liked Daleport.
You were right — Daleport is lovely. I’m
so glad we listened to you and not to John. B. Meg thinks John should visit Daleport.
I wonder why he disliked it so much. C. Meg followed Annette’s advice.
Love, Meg
5. A. Adults with children pay only 25% fare at

Children with a bus ID card the weekends.
pay only 25% of the full fare
on schooldays up until 6 pm. B. With a bus ID card travel is cheaper for
And if they’re travelling with children going to and from school.
an adult, the same discount
applies at weekends too. C. Children cannot use their bus ID cards at
the weekend.

Note: Reading 1 and 2 are examples of end-of-level reading test.
For this part, you will be given 5 very short texts. They could be signs, messages,
postcards, notes, emails, labels, etc.
You will be tested mostly on functional language and synonyms. Remember, functional
language is language that delivers a type of message.
Following are the possible options, from which we can predict the type of language.
A. Signs – warnings and requests
B. Messages – requesting, apologising, ordering
C. Postcards – describing a situation, informing
D. Notes – offering information, asking for information
E. Emails – apologising, persuading, suggesting, recommending
F. Labels – warning, giving advice.
READING 3
Note: Reading 3 is an example of end-of-level reading test.
In this part, you are given 5 items in the form of descriptions of people and you have to
match these to eight short descriptions. This means you will have 3 extra short descriptions
that you won’t need.
It is also important to remember that no text can be the answer to two questions. Also when
choosing your answer, check that the texts match on all points.
The people below are all looking for a place to stay while they are on holiday in Torquay, a
busy town in the south of England. Read about 8 types of accommodation (A-H). Decide
which accommodation would be most suitable for each person.

NO People Details Place
Debbie is a teacher. She is married with three

children. She would like to go somewhere where
her children have plenty to do. She’d also like to
1.
go out to a restaurant one evening alone with
her husband.
Frances doesn’t have anyone to go on holiday

with, so she’d like to meet people while she’s on
2.
holiday. She likes art and dislikes crowds.
Ben and his friends enjoy water sports. They

want to find a place to stay near the beach. They
3. don’t have much money, so they’d prefer to cook
for themselves to keep costs down.
Dan is planning to spend his holiday with his

wife, his parents and his sister’s family. They
4. would like peace and quiet, so they don’t want to
be near lots of other noisy families.
Kerry is getting married soon, so she and her

girlfriends want to spend a weekend by the sea.
They plan to stay out late and get up late. They
5.
want a convenient location as they don’t have
their own transport.

A. Peace Haven
Located right on the sea front, our hostel is popular with surfers. Plenty of parking and storage for
equipment. Drying room and laundry. Prepare your own meals in our large kitchen, or eat out at
one of the many seafood restaurants nearby. Accommodation is in shared male and female
dormitories.
B. Palm Court
Just a five-minute walk from the beach, Palm Court Caravan Park is perfect for families. Kids will
love the adventure playground and heated pool with its slides and wave machine. Entertainers
perform twice a week. For parents, there’s a hot tub and bar. A babysitting service is also
available in the evenings.
C. Diana and Arturo’s
Get creative in our quiet guest house in the hills. Enjoy sea views without the crowds. Diana
teaches courses in sculpture, and Arturo runs painting classes. Come for one night or stay for a
month! Guests who stay here say they love meeting new people and enjoying our huge evening
meals on the terrace. Over 16s only.
D. Dolphin Hotel
Its central location makes Dolphin Hotel a great place to stay if you want to experience the best of
Torquay. The harbour, with its bars, nightclubs and restaurants, is on our doorstep. The shops
and train station are just around the corner. Our bar is open from 7pm and we serve breakfast
until midday – perfect if you’ve had a late night!
E. Holly Tree Farm
Experience country living at Holly Tree farm. We have five cottages to rent, each with between 3
and 5 beds. Rent one or two cottages, or rent all five if you have a large party (of up to 21
people). Children will enjoy feeding the lambs and chickens. Please note, this is a working farm,
and entry to some areas is not allowed.
F. Surf World
At Surf World, we have everything you need for a fun-packed holiday for all the family. You won’t
even have to leave our gates to try amazing new sports, like canoeing, archery and
windsurfing. On wet days, come to the Fun Centre and enjoy indoor activities like art, music,
drama and dance. Accommodation in woodland cabins of 2-8 people.
G. Green Cross
Green Cross is a 400-year old cottage in the hills. The beautiful cottage has a large garden with
a play area, barbecue and sea views. Accommodation includes one double bedroom and a twin
room. There is a village pub and shop less than a mile away. Perfect for families who want a bit
of peace and quiet.
H. The Art House
The Art House is a bit different! All eight double rooms are furnished in the different artistic
styles. The Art Deco room, for example, is decorated with theatrical glass furniture, mirrors and
fur, while the 1960s room is fun and colourful, and has pop art on the walls. The Art House offers
bed and breakfast accommodation on the edge of town, walking distance from the beach.

READING 4
Note: Reading 4 is an example of end-of-level reading test.
You will be given a long text with ten true/false statements for you to decide on.
The first thing you will need to do here is underline the keywords from each sentence and
find them in the text. Also, when you find the information, it is a good idea to make sure
you number where you found it in the main text.
An extremely useful but easy and effective way to do this part of the test is to turn the
statements into Yes/No questions.
Look at the sentences about Highfield House, then read the text and decide if each
sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Sentence T/F
1. Highfield House is near the seaside.
2. The current inhabitants belong to the Highfield family.
3. Things which used to be used in the House are part of the exhibition
4. It is sometimes possible to have a boat ride.
5. Highfield House has an exhibition of old farming equipment.
6. The shop sells paintings by artists who work in the area.
7. You can buy plants in what was formerly the walled garden.
8. The tea room can supply picnics.
9. The House is closed on Sundays in July.
10. If you have between 10 and 20 people in your group, cheaper tickets are
available.

HIGHFIELD HOUSE
Come and enjoy three hundred years of history in a single day! Highfield House is one of Britain's
finest old buildings, with attractive, well-kept gardens and good views of the beautiful North
Norfolk coast.
Until recently, it was the home of members of the Highfield family. Now, However, this classic
18th-century hall is a living museum full of art and history, where many objects belonging to its
past inhabitants can be seen and enjoyed by the public.
Highfield House really does have something for everyone. There are so many attractions, from the
beautiful state rooms to the peaceful picnic places by the lake. You can even have a trip on the
water if the weather is suitable.
Enjoy a guided tour of the House, starting with the grandeur of the entrance and carry on through
the various rooms. (Visitors should note that some rooms may be closed for repairs). The tour of
the House ends in the old kitchen.
Highfield also has a large collection of objects which were once used on the farm, such as early
planting and harvesting machines and steam engines. These can be seen in a separate building
near the House.
You will also find many wonderful examples of the work of local painters for sale in the shop. And
do not miss the beautiful Garden Centre on the site of what used to be the old 18th-century walled
garden. The Centre has a good range of trees, shrubs and plants for sale and is open the whole
year. (See below for House opening times.)
Visit the gift shop for useful syndication presents for all the family, and have a look in the art
gallery at the collection of beautiful pictures belonging to the owners of Highfield House. Follow
your visit with a delicious afternoon tea in the comfort of the tea room. Or, if you do not wish to be
inside, why not bring your own picnic with you to have in the park, before walking the long lake to
see the many different kinds of birds there? What is more, in the summer, the clean sandy
beaches make a perfect place for children to play.
HOUSE OPENING TIMES:
Daily 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm from the beginning of June to the end of September (except Sundays
and Mondays - 11.30 am to 5.00 pm). Last admission on any day 4.40 pm.
Admission: Adults £5. Children £2.50. 10% discount on tickets if over 20 people.
Parking: Plenty of free parking for cars. Good facilities for coaches.

Unit 5: School and University

A. PRE-READING
Work in pairs. Do this crossword puzzle.
Clues Across
5. It is a subject about the language of China._____________
7. This is a science subject with lots of chemical experiments.___________
8. It is a subject that teaches us about past events._______________
Clues Down
1. When we study ________, we study numbers.
2. We can learn to sing and play the piano when we study__________.
3. We learn about countries, maps & places in the world when we study ___________.
4. It is a subject that teaches us the language of England.
6. We can learn about plants and animals in _______________.

B. READING
Oh, No! Not Another Test!
Have you ever felt that you were just studying to pass a test?
Today, many schools and companies around the world use
standardized tests1 such as the TOEFL® test to measure students’
abilities. Thousands of people every year take these kinds of tests
in order to enter or graduate from a school, or get a better job.
There are two types of tests that are commonly used in academic institutions. The first type of
test is the achievement test. This is used at the end of a term, for example, to evaluate how
much students have learned about a subject. The other commonly used test is the proficiency
test. This kind of test measures students’ overall skill in a language, and is not directly related to
a particular course or school. lELTS, TOEIC®, TOEFL®, and university entrance exams are all
examples of proficiency exams.
In many educational systems throughout the world, students take regular multiple-choice
achievement tests. They have to pass these tests in order to move to a higher level, or graduate
from an educational institution. Many advocates2 of this type of traditional evaluation believe that
students learn best, and increase their knowledge, by memorizing facts and information. These
people also believe that teaching students to pass a test teaches them discipline, and prepares
them for the working world.
Educational reformers, however, believe that standardized testing alone is limited and can only
measure some of a student’s ability. They realize that many students, though intelligent, are not
always good at taking tests or at memorization. This makes it harder for them to achieve passing
grades, get into good schools, or get the right job. In addition, factors such as how a person feels
on the day of a test can also affect his or her score. Using only a multiple-choice style of test to
evaluate students’ abilities cannot always tell us what they have learned, or how they may do in
the future.
Even test experts agree that current tests are not perfect. Paul Barton, the director of Educational
Testing Services’ (ETS) Policy Information Center, has suggested that standardized testing
needs to change. Students should take fewer standardized tests. The ones they do take, he
says, should tell us what students really know, and how they can use that knowledge in real life.
To use standardized tests or not to - the debate continues. Meanwhile, many students’ futures
are still decided based on their test results.
standardized tests1: tests that are the same in every school
advocate2: someone who publicly supports or recommends something

Task 1: Look at the statements below. Put “M” next to the statement that is the main idea.
Put “S” next to the statement that is a supporting idea.
Paragraph 1
a. People take standardized tests to graduate from a school, or get a better job.  
b. Standardized tests are used around the world to measure students' abilities.  
Paragraph 2 
a. An achievement test measures how much a student has learned.
b. There are two types of standardized tests commonly used in academic institutions.
Paragraph 3
a. Students all over the world take multiple-choice achievement tests regularly. 
b. Many people believe that taking a multiple-choice test is a good way of remembering
information.
Paragraph 4 
a. Many students are not always good test takers or good at memorizing information.
b. Educational reformers believe that standardized testing only measures some of a student’s
ability.
Paragraph 5
a. Students today should take fewer standardized tests.
b. Paul Barton believes standardized testing needs to change.  
Reading Skill: Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas
Every paragraph has a main idea, or topic. Often, you will find the main idea talked
about in the first or second sentence of a paragraph. Supporting ideas usually follow the
main idea. Sentences with supporting ideas explain or give us more information about
the main idea.
Task 2: Match the sentence parts to make correct statements. 
1. __ Assessment tests a. want to find better ways to evaluate students' abilities.
2. __ Proficiency tests b. use two different kinds of tests.
3. __ Standardized tests c. are the same around the world.
4. __ Educational reformers   d. measure a student’s overall language ability.
5. __ Academic institutions e. measure how much students have learned.

Task 3: Circle the correct answers. You can choose more than one answer for each
question.
1. Which are examples of an achievement test? 
a. a vocabulary quiz in English class

b. a swimming test for new employees at a pool
c. the TOEFL® test 
d. a university final exam
2. Which are examples of a proficiency test?
a. the TOEFL® test 

b. the final exam in an English class 
c. a university entrance exam
d. a class assignment
Task 4: Read these statements and mark who would agree with each one, test  advocates
(people in favor of testing) or test reformers. Then check the statements you agree with.
Test Test You

advocates reformers
1. Standardized tests are a good way to measure

students’ learning.
2. Students today have to take too many tests.
3. A lot of tests don’t really measure students’

abilities.
4. Memorizing is a very important part of education.
5. Without written tests, we can’t check what

students have learned.
6. Standardized tests are not fair to some kinds of

students.

Task 5: Match each word from the reading with a definition. Write the letter of the
definition next to the word.
1. academic   a. ability to do something; skill 

2. measure b. learning something so that you can remember or repeat it exactly
3. evaluate  c. a small amount; restricted in size or amount
4. proficiency d. to reach a goal; to get something 

5. memorizing e. to determine the size or amount of something
6. limited f. to change or improve something
7. reform g. to judge the value of something, or how well someone has done something
8. achieve h. relating to school or education
Task 6: Complete each sentence below using one of the words from Task 5. Be sure to use
the correct form of the word.
1. Elena speaks German, Russian, and English. She really has a(n) _________ in languages.
2. The company decided not to hire Nicholas. He is hard-working, but he only has
______________ sales experience.
3. The new principal’s goal was to ________ the testing system at the school, and make it better.
4. The only way to learn irregular verb forms is by _______________ them.
TEXT 2: READING STRATEGIES
Sample exam task: Look at the sentences below about advice for new students at a
university. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or
incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your
answer sheet.
1. This information is to help students who have arrived after the start of the university term.
2. The Welfare Office is usually closed in the morning.
3. A list of flats available for rent can be seen in the Welfare Office.
4. You can save money on books if you have a student card.
5. You should ask older students for advice about where to buy books.
6. Having all your meals in the canteen is the cheapest way to eat.
7. Lots of students want to join the cookery class.
8. You can take up golf at a local club.
9. You can join a part-time course at the Music School if you already play reasonably well.
10. At musical open evenings, you can perform even if you have no experience.
NEW STUDENTS’ NEWSLETTER - WELCOME
As a new student, you’ve arrived two days

before term starts to look around and get settled
in before your course begins and the place fills
up. Here is some information to make all that a
bit easier (we hope!).
The Student Welfare Office is normally open

from 4 p.m. till 8p.m, Monday to Friday. Today
and tomorrow it will be open all day, from about 9 a.m. This is the place to come if you have any
problems, for example about money or accommodation (we have a list of rental agencies and
also advertise any rooms which become available in the university hostels at the end of term).
We also give out the university identity cards which you need to join the library and which allow
you to get discounts at a number of local shops (including bookshops) and places of
entertainment, such as clubs and cinemas.
On Monday and Tuesday of next week, second-year students will be running a book sale in the
canteen from 10-3. Many of the books on your first-year reading list will be available, and we
suggest you should look here first before spending too much on new books.
The university canteen (open from 7.30 a.m. till 7.30 p.m.) sells hot meals fairly cheaply, as well
as snacks and drinks, but it'll save you money to cook at least some of your own meals. There is
a basic cookery course starting next week (run by students for students, so it's really practical). If
you don't know how to boil an egg, this is for you. It's always full, so get your name on the list in
the Welfare Office NOW!
The sports centre is open from today. Look on the noticeboards there for information about
athletics, swimming, team games and so on. It is also possible to join some local city clubs, such
as golf or squash, at a discount (show them your card) if you can play at a reasonable level.
Addresses in the sports-centre office.
The Music School welcomes all members of the university, whatever their main subject of

study, for part- time courses. Why not take the opportunity to start learning the guitar, violin or
piano while you're here? Many advanced students offer really cheap lessons. There are also
open evenings when anyone can take the chance to perform in front of an audience. Look out for
notices advertising times and dates.

1. How many sentences are there?  
2. What are the sentences about?  
5. When do you mark A on your answer sheet?  
6. When do you mark B on your answer sheet?  
Task 2: Read sentences 1-10 to get a good idea what the text is about. Match the sentences
to the following topics.
a. buying food 6
b. learning a new sport 
c. who should read this 
d. the opening times of an office
e. something which gives information about accommodation
f. singing or playing for an audience 
g. improving your skill in a leisure activity
h. something many people want to do
i. something which helps you to spend  less money  
j. who you can ask about something  
Task 3: Read the text to find the information you need. For each sentence (1-10), underline
the part of the text where you think the answer is. The first two are done for you.
Task 4: Look at the sentences again.
1. Compare them with your underlined text.  
2. Decide whether the sentence is correct or incorrect.  
EXAM TIPS
The questions are in the same order as the information you need in the text.  

Task 5: Vocabulary: Student life
The words and phrases in the box are used in the sentences and in the text. Match them
with the explanations below.
advanced hostel part-time course
canteen noticeboard student card
club reading list sports centre
full-time course rent welfare office
university term
1. money paid to your landlord
2. a place where students can go for general help and advice
3. something you can you to prove that you are a student
4. a place to eat
5. a group who join together for a leisure activity
6. studying for a few hours every week
7. studying all day, from Monday to Friday
8. a place for students to live cheaply
9. the books that students must read for their course
10. where you can play volleyball, do gymnastics, etc.
11. where people put posters and other information
12. a word to describe students who know a lot about their subject.

C. POST-READING
Rearrange the words to make complete sentences.
1. applied / school / law / admission / for / she’s / to.  
2. marketing / got / she’s / a / in / diploma.  
3. homework / essay / pollution / write / want / I / you / to / on / an / for.  
4. we / CAE / we / studying / because / hard / want / are / pass / to.  
5. end / at / chapter / of / the / book / exercises / the / has / every.  
6. fail / work / if / she’ll / she / all / exams / her /doesn’t.  
7. FCE / Carla / in / a / grade A / got.  
8. be / down / for / spelling / poor / punctuation / and / you’ll / marked.  
9. exercise / match / country / city / capital / in / to / you / have / the / first / each / to / its.  
10. must / candidates / two / answer / questions / paper / each / from.  
11. very / year / of / end / was / the / difficult / examination.  
12. college / special / in / had / do / our / third / at / year / everyone / to / project / a.  
13. 1992 / medicine / in / in / qualified / he.  
14. results / the / posted / your / exam / be / home / will / to / address.  
15. school / geography / history / at / favourite / my / were / subjects / and.  
16. pronunciation / I / course / in / took / a / English.  
17. you’ve / tested / studied / you’ll / on / term / this / be / everything.  
18. thesis / took / time / doctoral / write / to / it / a / long / my.  

D. HOMEWORK
HW TEXT 1: Read the text below and complete the sentences with a maximum of 4 words.
The Importance of Music in Schools
"Music helps the mind develop and grow," my dad often says, and I have found this to be very
true. It is a proven fact that participating in a music program in school will help develop your
brain to a higher level and faster than other students. Music actually improves communication
between the right and left sides of the brain, allowing you to gain better comprehension and
memorization skills. So, why do we need music in our schools? Well, because music is
everything.
Music is science. It is exact and demands acoustics. The conductor's score is a graph that
contains volume changes, melody and harmony, all the while keeping the group at a constant
pace.
Music is math. It is based on the rhythmic subdivisions of time, done in a split second.
Music is history. The music you hear or play is usually an indication of the time and
environment in which it was created.
Music is physical education. It requires an immense amount of coordination of fingers, hands,

arms, lips, cheeks and facial muscles. Not to mention control of your diaphragm, back,
stomach and chest muscles to make sure every note comes out clearly and in pitch.
Music is a foreign language. Its terms are usually in Italian and the music is not in any
language known to man. It is its own language and uses symbols to represent ideas.
Music is the universal language that everyone understands and can relate to. Music is what
brings everything together.
Most of all, music is art. It is the greatest form of art that allows a human to take boring notes
on a page, and transform them into an emotion and feeling you cannot measure.
Music is just as important as all the classes you are required to take, and it is critical that music
classes remain in schools. Not only to provide a place for students to belong, but also
something that will help their minds grow and develop like no other class.
1. A number of mental skills get better if you go to a …………………………………….

2. Music has elements that change or stay the same, comparing it to ……………………………
3. Music is a reflection of when it was composed, it can be related to………………………………
4. Sport and music both need a lot of……………………………….
5. Because music communicates ideas it can be compared to a …………………………………….
6. Musicians create art by reading …………………………………….
7. For many reasons, music lessons should …………………………………….

HW TEXT 2:
The people in 1-5 all want to do a course. Look at the descriptions of eight courses (A-H).
Decide which course would be most suitable for each person.
A) ITB and computer courses - Full-time B) NTB - A Photographic Adventure

courses Based in the heart of The Pembrokeshire Coast
This full-time course is designed to help National Park, NTB aim is to provide holidays that
you improve your digital skills you use in are 'a true photographic adventure'. With
everyday life. These skills will help you to knowledgeable and friendly guides, tours visit some
use computers confidently and effectively of the most beautiful spots in England and provide
in both your working and personal life. This great opportunity for all abilities to take some
course is suitable for those who want to amazing pictures.
study in the evening.
C) 3D Studio - Part-time courses D) Adam Elliot Studio - Renaissance Painting

3D Studio has a fun 34-week photo Workshop
challenge. All courses are led by a During this workshop students will be taught the
professional photographer who has classical methods of oil painting used by Italian and
specific skills to teach you. By learning Flemish masters of the late 16th and early 17th
with 3D Studio you will be taken to the best centuries. This workshop is suitable for students of
places and venues in the countryside. The all levels of experience. Classes are on Monday
course takes place on Saturdays, 3.30- and Wednesday from 9-11 a.m.
6.00 p.m.
E) Santa Reparata - Supplementary Art F) The Art Academy - Open Life Class
Course This is an informative, intensive and fun weekend
The main aim of this short course is to course, which teaches essential drawing skills.
provide an introduction to one of the most Through various drawing approaches including life
fascinating period of the Italian Art. The drawing, portraiture
one week painting course is suitable for and still life, you will learn to understand texture,
absolute beginners. Classes are from line, measurement and composition.
6.30-9.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
G) The Open University - Computing H) Jennifer Collins Theatre School - Musical

and IT theatre courses
Our Adult courses give you the chance to The aim of this course is to provide participants with
boost your confidence and develop your the opportunity to train to the highest standards for
work skills. This cutting-edge course will a professional career in Dance and Musical
prepare you for progression to further Theatre. We offer a chance to meet new friends in
study in computing and software a very happy environment.
development. Full-time and part-
time courses are available.

NO People Details Course
Martina is an accomplished photographer looking

for an enjoyable course where she can improve
1. her skills. She loves taking pictures outdoors and
is only free at weekends.
Manuel has painted for 10 years and wants to

learn about the work of famous painters from the
2. past. He is looking for a day-time course that will
help him improve his painting skills.
Maria is 32 and she would like to do computer

studies in Manchester. She wants to do a part-
3. time course which includes theory and practical
skills. In her spare time she paints and draws.
Claude would like a course where he can learn

the basic concepts of drawing. He works in the
morning but is free at weekends. He is most
4.
interested in drawing portraits but does not need a
qualification.
Sally is 25. She wants to take up an activity that

will give her a lot of contact with other people. She
5.
is very talented and likes performing.

HW TEXT 3:
Read the text and answer the questions.
My name is Martina. I live in a small town near Soria, in Spain. In my country students must go
to school until they are 16 years old. First, they go to primary school and then to high school. I
am eleven years old, so I go to high school. My high school is big and quite old. There are
many classrooms for the different groups but there are also classrooms for special subjects:
We have a technology classroom, a computer classroom, a music classroom, a language
laboratory classroom, a gymnasium, a library and three classrooms where we can watch
videos.
My favourite lesson is Computers and my favourite classroom is the computer classroom.

There is a computer for every student when we go there, so we can work individually, but we
can ask the teacher if we have any question. I love surfing the internet, chatting with my friends
and I am even thinking of making my own website or blog.
My second favourite lesson is Music. I can play the flute and the piano and I can read scores,
so this subject is easy for me. I like it when the teacher plays classical music for us. My
favourite composer is Mozart.
My least favourite lesson is Sport. I am a bit clumsy and I can’t run for a long time because I
suffer from asthma. But I enjoy team sports such as basketball because you have fun with your
classmates.
1. How old do you have to be to leave school in Spain?
2. How many special classrooms are there in Martina’s school?
3. What is Martina’s favourite subject?
4. What are Martina's future plans on the internet?
5. What is Martina’s least favourite subject? Why?
6. Find in the text synonyms or words with a similar meaning:
a. small city
b. place used for sports
c. alone
d. talking
e. written notes used to play music
f. illness which makes breathing difficult and tiresome

Unit 6: Biography
A. PRE-READING
How much do you know about these famous people? Match each famous person with their
job and one fact related to their life. Can you recognize their face image?
People Job Fact Image
1. Leonardo Da A. writer a. 1963
Vinci B. painter b. Mona Lisa
2. Elvis Presley C. astronaut c. Law of attraction
3. William D. businessman d. The Moon
Shakespeare E. singer e. “I hear and I forget. I
4. Bill Gates F. civil rights see and I remember. I
5. Albert leader do and I understand.”
Einstein G. King of f. Love me tender
6. Neil England g. I have a dream
Armstrong H. politician h. Romeo and Juliet
7. John F I. scientist i. 6 wives
Kennedy J. philosopher j. Microsoft
8. Martin Luther
King
9. Confucius
10. Henry VIII

B. READING
COLLEGE START-UPS
Most college students see their time at university as the first
step in their career path; afterwards, they will go out into the
working world and get a job. But some students have great ideas that simply cannot wait until
graduation day. With many free resources and technologies available to them, more and more
university students are finding ways to start small businesses while they are still in school. Let's
take a look at a few enterprising undergraduates and their companies.
Green Mobile
1
As a student at the University of Missouri, Brian Laoruangroch used to sell refurbished cell
phones on eBay as a hobby. But when Brian realized how much money he could make by
buying, fixing, and reselling phones, he decided to create his own website to resell the phones.
His parents loaned him money, and he received money from his local government to found a
company called Green Mobile, which now has local retail stores and about 20 employees. Brian
said balancing work and studies was challenging, but he didn't forget to pay attention in class. "I
was learning important business concepts while I was using them in my own business," he said.
Whitney Williams Collection
Whitney Williams has always been creative, and she enjoys making things in her spare time.
While in elementary school, she sold handmade stationery to people in her neighborhood, and
later she expanded her offerings to include one-of-a-kind purses. When Whitney visited Italy as a
student at Texas Christian University, she fell in love with the handmade jewelry she saw there. It
inspired her to start her own jewelry business. Instead of partying with friends or traveling,
Whitney spent most of her weekends for the next two years selling her high-quality jewelry at
small shows and private sales. As a result, the Whitney Williams Collection is now produced and
sold around the world. Whitney hopes to eventually expand her brand to include shoes, clothing,
and accessories.
Punch
As a competitive swimmer, Zac Workman became very familiar with energy drinks. However, Zac
found problems with most energy drinks. They either tasted bad, used chemicals that weren't
healthy, or made the user feel tired again when its sugary energy was used up. This spurred Zac
to do some research when he got to the University of Indiana. Using an old family recipe for fruit
punch, Zac developed an energy drink with natural ingredients, and found a partner to produce
it. His energy drink, called Punch, became popular on his campus. As his business grows, Zac
says he's learning on the job. "People would think it would be difficult to balance class and a
business," he said, "but I'm learning more now than I ever have in the classroom."
1 Something that is refurbished is made clean, fresh, or like new again.

Task 1: Skim the first paragraph of the passage to answer the following question. You will
have to infer information from the passage. Underline the sentences in the first paragraph
that helped you find the answer.
Which is considered the most common career path?
a. go to university, then get a job afterwards  

b. start a business while in university  
c. start a business after university  
Task 2: Skim the rest of the passage, then read the sentences below. The sentence that best
describes the secret behind each person's success.
Brian Laoruangroch
a. Sell products from your own store or website to save money.  
b. Find the simplest way to sell your products, even if you have to pay extra for the service. 
Whitney Williams
a. Fall in love with someone who has the same interests as you.  
b. Spending time on your work now will help you be successful later.  
Zac Workman
a. Start small and let your company grow.  
b. Think big and don't listen to people who tell you "No."  
Task 3: Choose the correct answers for the following questions.
1. According to the article, how many employees does Green Mobile have?
a. only 1   c. over 30  
b. about 20  
2. Who did Whitney sell her first products to?
a. her neighbors   c. her teachers  
b. her classmates  
3. Which best describes Zac's energy drink Punch?
a. a drink made especially for swimmers   c. a fresh sports drink that Zac made every
day  
b. an all-natural drink that helps athletes  

Task 4: Check the correct boxes. More than one answer may be correct.
Brian Whitney Zac
a. turned a hobby into a business
b. developed a product for athletes  
c. used family money to start the company  
d. says lessons learned in school have helped in

managing a business  
e. started the company while still in university  
f. creates new and original products to sell  
g. worked weekends and did not see friends very

often when starting the company
Task 5: Match each word with its definition. The words in italic are from the passage.
1. _ resource   a. able to make money from new, interesting ideas 
2. _ enterprising   b. products used for writing letters and notes 
3. _ retail  c. money, skills, or time that is available when needed
4. _ concept d. to get bigger 
5. _ stationery e. the land and buildings of a university or college 
6. _expand  f. concerning the sale of things to people in stores 
7. _ spur  g. motivate, inspire 
8. _ campus h. an idea about how something is or should be done
Task 6: Complete the following sentences using words from task 5. You might have to
change the form of the word.
1. I'd like to have a(n) _______ business selling personalized notebooks, but I don't have the to
start one!  
2. The school decided to the size of its _______ so that more students could attend.  
3. Don't be afraid to fail. Sometimes that can _______ you on to great success.  
4. Mr. Galison is very _______; his business _______ always seem to earn lots of money for the
company.

Sample exam task: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the correct
letter A, B, C, or D. There is only one correct answer per question.
Liam Killeen
Liam Killeen is a rising star in cross-country mountain biking. He has raced since he was 12 and
has had both successes and disappointments in that time. His worst moment so far was during a
recent World Championship. His front tire started to lose air in the last part of the race and he
finished fourth. This was not the first time he’d been unlucky. In a previous race, it was raining
heavily and he crashed his bike just minutes after the start.
He often gets nervous before a race but thinks that this is a good thing. “Nervous energy makes
you go faster and on the day, it’s all about winning. The important thing is to stay positive.”
Liam likes a hard race with steep climbs. “They make all the difference. You have to be really fit
to get ahead.” He also enjoys entering competitions at top levels as there are fewer riders in the
race and this makes the start easier. “You can get into the front group more quickly.”
Liam has been chosen to go to the Olympic Games and one day he would like to win a medal.
“I’m still quite young and expect to be riding until my mid-thirties so I’ve got enough time to
achieve my dream. I know the Olympics are hard and I’ll have to produce my best performance
yet. But I feel confident.”
Liam trains for 30 hours a week – always outside – and he reaches speeds of 65 kmh. He thinks
that cycling professionally is the best job in the world and would recommend it to anyone. His
advice to people starting to race is, “Be prepared for some hard work. If the training was easy, it
wouldn’t make you faster.”
1. What is the writer trying to do?
A. encourage people to cycle as a hobby
B. give details of Liam’s cycling career
C. compare cycling with other sports
D. explain why Liam became a cyclist
2. What happened towards the end of one of Liam’s races?
A. He fell off his bike. 
B. The weather got really bad. 
C. He was involved in an accident.
D. There was a problem with his bike.

3. Liam prefers a race that
A. includes some hilly ground. 
B. has a lot of riders taking part.
C. attracts less experienced riders.
D. allows him to get ahead at the end.
4. What does Liam say about the Olympics?
A. He thinks he will perform badly. 
B. Most riders will be younger than him.
C. The race is longer than he is used to.
D. He is looking forward to the challenge.
5. Which of the following would Liam say about cycling?
A. “I think everyone should start cycling. You don’t need to train very hard to get good at the
sport and it’s great fun.” 
B. “I often get nervous before a race and I think that makes me perform badly but I don’t
intend to give up.”
C. “I know it’s not possible to win every race but I love cycling. I plan to continue the sport for
quite a few more years.” 
D. “I have to cycle at least 4 hours a day. To get faster I’ll have to do even more and I don’t
know if I have enough time for that.”
2. What do you have to do?  
Task 2: Read the text quickly to get a good idea of what it is about.
1. What sport does Liam do?
2. How does he feel about the sport?
3. What does he want to do in the future?

Task 3: Read Questions 1-5. Underline the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Question 1 asks about when / why / where the writer wrote the text.
2. Question 2 asks about an experience / a plan / an idea.
3. Question 3 asks about the person’s plans / knowledge / feelings
4. Question 4 asks about the person’s opinion / experiences / routine.
5. Question 5 asks about what the person will say / would say / has said.
Task 4: Read the text and answer Questions 1-5.
1. Read the text again more carefully.  
2. Find the correct answer for each question.  
3. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.  
C. POST-READING
Choose a famous person among 10 famous ones from pre-reading activity. Write a
biography of a famous person by answering the following questions. Start with a topic
sentence and use who/which and linking words. Finish with a concluding sentence. Write
at least 80 words.
1. What is the person’s name and where are they from?

..................................................................................................................
2. What things did he/she do to become famous?
...................................................................................................................
3. Have you seen him/her on television or in real life?
...................................................................................................................
4. What is he/she like?
...................................................................................................................
5. Why is this person important to you?
...................................................................................................................

D. HOMEWORK
HW TEXT 1: Match the words from the article on the left with their synonyms on the
right.
JOHN LENNON
John Winston Ono Lennon is one of the most famous musical artists ever. He shot to fame as
one of The Beatles. He co-wrote most of the band’s songs, the majority of which are now rock
classics. He also helped shape the social revolution of the 1960s. His solo career further
elevated him as a music legend. Lennon also achieved fame as a peace activist.
Lennon was born in Liverpool in 1940. He was brought up by an aunt, who bought him a
harmonica and taught him how to play the banjo. Lennon’s mother played him Elvis Presley
records and he fell in love with Rock and Roll. He told his mother and aunt he would be a
famous singer one day.
Lennon met Paul McCartney in 1957 at a church hall concert. They became friends and began
writing songs together. They formed a band called The Beatles. They became popular playing
live at local clubs in Liverpool and Germany. Then they became the most successful and
influential act in music history. Lennon famously said The Beatles were more popular than
Jesus.
Lennon left The Beatles in 1970. That same year he released the ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono
Band’ album, which he recorded with his Japanese wife Yoko Ono. His album ‘Imagine’
followed in 1971. The title song became an anthem for anti-war movements. More classic
albums followed. On 8th December 1980, Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York
apartment by a deranged fan.
Paragraphs 1 and 2
1. shot a. form
2 shape b. instructed
3. activist c. raised
4. brought up d. rose
5. taught e. well known
6. famous f. campaigner
Paragraphs 3 and 4
7. friends g. groups
8. formed h. important
9. influential i. came after
10. movements j. buddies
11 followed k mad
12 deranged l started

HW TEXT 2:
Read the following eight book reviews. The people below (1-5) are all looking for a book to
buy. Decide which book (A-H) would be the most suitable for the following people.
A: London Alive B: Burnham's Great Days

This author of many famous novels has now Joseph Burnham is one of Britain's best-loved
turned to writing short stories with great painters these days, but I was interested to
success. The stories tell of Londoners' daily read that during his lifetime it was not always
lives and happen in eighteen different places - so. Art historian Peter Harvey looks at how
- for example, one story takes place at a table Burnham's work attracted interest at first but
in a café, another in the back of a taxi and then became less popular.
another in a hospital.
C: The missing photograph D: Gone west

Another story about the well-known A serious look at one of the least-known
policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in regions of the United States. The author
the same simple but successful way as the describes the empty villages which thousands
other Manning stories -- I found it a bit left when they were persuaded by the railway
disappointing as I guessed who the criminal companies to go West in search of new lives.
was halfway through! The author manages to provide many
interesting details about their history.
E: The Letter F: Let me tell you ...
The murder of a television star appears to be The twenty stories in this collection describe
the work of thieves who are quickly caught. the lives of different people who were born in
But they escape from prison and a young London in 1825. Each story tells the life
lawyer says she knows who the real criminals history of a different person. Although they are
are. Written with intelligence, this story is so not true, they gave me a real feeling for what
fast-moving that it demands the reader's life used to be like for the ordinary person.
complete attention.
G: The Last Journey H: Free at Last
John Reynolds' final trip to the African Congo Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for
two years ago unfortunately ended in his a crime he did not do, has written the moving
death. For the first time since then, we hear story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now
about where he went and what happened to out of prison, he has taken the advice of a
him from journalist Tim Holden, who has judge to describe his experiences in a book.
followed Reynolds' route.

NO People Details Books
Ali enjoys reading crime stories which are

carefully written so that they hold his interest right
1.
to the end. He enjoys trying to guess who the
criminal really is while he's reading.
Monica is a history teacher in London. She enjoys

reading about the history of people in other parts
2.
of the world and how events changed their lives.
Silvia likes reading true stories which people have

written about themselves. She's particularly
3. interested in people who have had unusual or
difficult lives.
Daniel is a computer salesman who spends a lot

of time travelling abroad on planes. He enjoys
4. detective stories which he can read easily as he
gets interrupted a lot.
Takumi doesn't have much free time so he reads

short stories which he can finish quickly. He likes
5. reading stories about ordinary people and the
things that happen to them in today's world.
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HW TEXT 3: Delete the wrong word in each of the pairs of italics.
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was 1.born / birth on May the 14th, 1984. He is the 2.creator /
created of the social media site Facebook. He was a 3.moon / star student at school, winning
prizes in astronomy, maths and physics. He also 4.excelled / excellent in Classical studies. He
studied Psychology and Computer Science at Harvard University, which is where he created
Facebook. His 5.inventor / invention led to 6.he / his becoming Time magazine’s Person Of
The Year for 2010.
Zuckerberg excelled in everything he did in his 7.young / youth. He was captain of the
school 8.fences / fencing team, spoke many languages and was a 9.highly / height skilled
computer programmer. While other kids played computer games, he designed them. He
created his first network 10.which / while in high school 11.to / by connect all of the computers
in his father’s dental surgery. He also built a media player which attracted the 12.interested /
interest of Microsoft and AOL.
Zuckerberg started at Harvard in September 2002. In his first year, he created Facemash, a
Facebook 13.processor / predecessor, that let students 14.choice / select the college’s best
looking people from a selection of photos. He 15.launched / lunched Facebook from his
Harvard room in February 2004. It was the start of a rollercoaster ride that would 16.join /
connect half a billion people worldwide and make him the world’s youngest billionaire.
Mark Zuckerberg is now one of the most 17.influence / influential people on the planet. He
has 18.dined / dimmed with the president of the USA and regularly attends global economic
summits and technology forums. He stated: "The thing I really care about is the mission,
making the world 19.openly / open." In 2010, Zuckerberg signed a promise called the "Giving
Pledge", in which he promised to donate at least 20.half / halves of his life wealth to charity.

Unit 7: Sports
A. PRE-READING
Work in pairs.
B. READING

Sports History
Baseball
Baseball is historically an American sport, which has spread to a number of other countries. Many
theories exist to explain how baseball extended into Latin America from the north in the
nineteenth century. Some experts believe that American marines first took it to Nicaragua; others
say that it was brought to Mexico by oil workers, or to Cuba by sailors. However it happened, the
region developed a great interest in the game and exported it farther to neighboring countries
such as Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Panama. Missionaries, teachers, television, and more
recently U.S. professional players have spread baseball to Asian countries, and teams in the
national leagues in in Japan and Korea have many supporters.
Golf
Historians believe that golf originated in Scotland. As early as the 1400s, pebbles were knocked
into rabbit holes using a stick or club. In 1744, the first set of golfing regulations was created in
Edinburgh. In the nearby town of St. Andrews, the Society of St Andrews Golfers was formed,
which later became known as the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Today, St Andrews
Links is one of the most famous courses in the world.
In 1888, a Scotsman named John Reid established the St Andrews Golf Club in New York. In
1895, the United States Golf Association was formed, and by 1901 there were more than 1,000
golf courses in the U.S. Around this time, golfers from Scotland and England were invited to the
U.S. to teach the sport to enthusiastic Americans. Since then, the U.S. has produced some of
the world’s leading golfers, and the sport now has fans worldwide.
Skiing
The oldest known ski (about 4,000 years old) was found in Sweden, but ancient people in many
parts of the world used pieces of wood to travel on snow. There are records of skiing in northern
China in the seventh century, and the Vikings used skis in the tenth and eleventh centuries.
Originally, skiing was used for transportation, but the people of Norway developed it into a sport
in the 1700s.
After ski lifts were invented in the 1930s, skiing spread to other countries in Europe and became
a popular winter pastime. It began in Chile and Argentina in the 1940s, and in Japan in the
1950s. Now snow-making machinery makes skiing possible for a longer season every year.

Task 1: Circle the correct answer to complete each statement.
1. Baseball originally came from (Mexico / Canada / the United States).
2. Golf originally came from (France / Scotland / Italy). 
3. The first golfing rules were created in the (1700s / 1800s / 1900s). 
4. Skiing was developed by the (Swedes / Norwegians / Swiss).
5. Skiing was first used for (transportation / exercise / a sport).
Reading skill: Scanning
We often use scanning in daily life to find a piece of information that we need. Some
examples are looking for a telephone number in the phone book, finding a word in a
dictionary, or finding the answer to a question.
Task 2: Complete the statements, then discuss your answers with a partner.
1. Baseball moved from ______________ to the nineteenth century (the 1800s).
2. The first set of golfing rules was created in the city of __________________
3.__________________is one of the most famous golf courses in the world.
4. Skiing became popular internationally after_____________ were invented.
Task 3: Check the correct boxes. More than one answer may be correct.
Baseball Golf Skiing
1. This sport started in Europe.
2. This sport was first used for everyday life.
3. Workers brought this sport to other countries.
4. The rules for this sport are very old.
5. This sport has spread to many countries.

Task 4: For each group, circle the word that does not belong. The words in italics are
vocabulary items from the reading.
1. extend spread enlarge reduce

2. skilled amateur professional expert
3. independent league group organization
4. rule law opinion regulation
5. establish start create close
6. happy enthusiastic uninterested excited
7. fan supporter critic enthusiast
8. time period season variety
Task 5: Complete the sentences using the words in italics from Task 4. Be sure to use the
correct form of the word.
1. Tina is a big _________ of the Chicago Buils; she never misses a game the team plays during
their whole_____________every year.
2. The Danube River begins in the north of Europe and ____________ south into many countries
including Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
3. One of the __________ of Little League Baseball is that a player cannot be older than 18. 
4. In 1858, the first-ever amateur - the National Baseball Association of Baseball Players was
______in the United States.
Sample exam task: Look at the sentences below about a company which organises sports
camps. Then read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct,
mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
1. Some centres are open all winter.  

2. The activities available depend on the weather.  
3. Action Sports Camps courses are unsuitable for people who are excellent at sport.  
4. You need to have your own sports equipment.  
5. Children and adults spend some time together each day.  
6. Some of the staff are unqualified.  
7. Action Sports Camps only recommend accommodation of a high quality.  
8. You have to pay the total fee one month after you book.  
9. Action Sports Camps charge you more if you pay with your credit card.  
10. If you cancel three weeks before your camp, you will get half your money back.  

ACTION SPORTS CAMP
Action Sports Camps provide activity holidays for
children aged over five and adults. We offer training in
over twenty sports at ten different centres throughout the
UK. All the centres are open from April until October,
and some open during the winter for weekend courses.
The sports offered differ from one centre to another, so if
you want to do something in particular, you should
check our colour brochure.
The camps are not just limited to outdoor sports - we cover a wide range of indoor activities as
well. So if the rain comes, the camps continue, although you may have to take off your football
boots and pick up a squash racket instead. With the experience we've gained over the years, we
put together the right mix of sport and activities providing sport for all, not just for those who are
brilliant at athletics. It is unnecessary to bring any equipment because it is all provided.
We work in small groups, children working with others of their own age, but we do all come
together for social activities and meals. So different members of a family can make their own
individual choices, but they get a chance to exchange their experiences later on.
Our centres offer first-class accommodation, food and facilities - and the staff are first-class too.
Qualified teachers or professionals receive training from us, and many work with us year after
year. We always employ qualified staff for activities such as swimming, trampolining and
gymnastics, but some of the assistants organising the children's games are students, many of
whom came to the camp themselves when they were younger.
At most of our centres, accommodation is in a hostel or tents. It is not possible for us to arrange
other accommodation, but we can send you a list of what is available in the area. Most of the
places are recommended to us, but not all, so we are not responsible for the quality of the
accommodation on this list. Luxury accommodation is not available near our camps.
To book a place at a sports camp, complete the form and send it with a cheque for the deposit to
the address below. The rest of the fee can be paid at any time, but we must receive it at least one
month before your camp. Please note, to keep costs down, you are charged 2.5% extra by us if
you pay with your credit card. You will receive a letter of confirmation within ten days of sending
your form. Cancellations made up to a month before the camp are refunded in full apart from a
5% administration fee. Fifty per cent of the fee is refunded if a cancellation is made up to two
weeks before the date of the camp. After that, no refunds can be given.

1. How many sentences are there?  
2. What are the sentences about?  
5. When do you mark A on your answer sheet?  
6. When do you mark Bon your answer sheet?  
Task 2: Read sentences 1-10 to get a good idea what the text is about. Match the sentences
to the topics that they refer to.
Topics Questions
a. places to stay 7
b. how the day is organised
c. cancellations 
d. what happens if it rains
e. what you need to take 
f. when to pay 
g. when they are open
h. staff qualifications
i. method of payment  
j. who the courses are suitable for  
Task 3: Read the text to find the information you need. For each sentence (1-10), mark the
part of the text where you think the answer is.
1. Look at the sentences again.

2. Compare them with your underlined text.  
3. Decide whether the sentence is correct or incorrect.  
Exam tip
You don't need to understand every word in the text to answer the questions. Some
parts of the text aren't tested, so don't worry about them.

C. POST-READING
Let's test your sports knowledge. Have fun.

1. What sport is a lot like softball?
A. Hardball
B. Football
C. Squash
D. Baseball
2. Which of the following is not an extreme sport?
A. Gymnastics
B. Rock Climbing
C. Skateboarding
D. Dirt Biking
3. Which of the following athletes is incorrectly matched with his sport?
A. Michael Jordan - Basketball
B. Wayne Gretzky - Ice Hockey
C. Babe Ruth - Baseball
D. Muhammad Ali - Football
4. Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock?
A. Tennis
B. Cricket
C. Volleyball
D. Badminton
5. What is the football player called in American football that receives the ball at the start
of the play and can throw the ball?
A. Fullback
B. Pitcher
C. Center
D. Quarterback
6. Based on the number of people who play it, what is the most popular sport in the world?
A. Soccer
B. Golf
C. Basketball
D. Bowling
7. Which of the following sports does not use a ball?
A. Golf
B. Ice Hockey
C. Polo
D. Tennis

8. Which professional golfer was considered the best in the world from 1999-2003?
A. Vijay Singh
B. Arnold Palmer
C. Jack Nicklaus
D. Tiger Woods
9. What are the buildings called that honor the greatest players of each sport?
A. Different name for each sport
B. Museum of Sports
C. Coliseum
D. Hall of Fame
10. What world-wide sporting competition is held every four years for athletes from every
country to compete in summer and winter sports?
A. The Sports Championship

B. The World Series
C. The Olympics
D. The Super Bowl

D. HOMEWORK
HW TEXT 1: Read the text below and answer questions.
When I was at school, I played some football and rugby. I hated rugby because I couldn’t catch
the ball, but I enjoyed football. I started out being a terrible player and nobody wanted me to be
on their team. But I started to improve slowly and, after a few years, the other kids in the
school accepted me as a player, not a fantastic one, but one who wouldn’t do anything stupid.
When I was at university, I stopped playing sports altogether. I was working too hard, started
eating too much, and, worst of all, I started smoking. By the time I was thirty, I was overweight
and unfit.
Then one day, I was sitting in the park, smoking a cigarette. I was watching these guys
running. They looked slim, fit and healthy, and some of them were much older than me. When
I got home, I looked in the bathroom mirror and, well, I suppose I just didn’t like what I saw. At
that moment, I decided to stop smoking and change my life. I went to a sports shop, bought
myself a pair of running shoes, shorts and a sweatshirt. That evening I went running around
the park – for ten minutes! Physically, I felt terrible. Everything was hurting: my legs, my chest.
But inside, I did feel good about it.
The next evening, I went again. I still only did ten minutes, but I didn’t feel as I bad as I did the
day before. Within a week, I was running for fifteen minutes, then twenty, and after three
weeks I ran for thirty minutes without stopping. Quite soon, I was running longer distances and
my speed and strength were improving all the time. After six months, I was a runner!
That was five years ago. I now run eight kilometres six times a week and love it. My proudest
moment was last year, when I ran my first marathon and finished in under three hours. I’m fitter
now than I’ve ever been, and am so glad that I went to sit in the park that day five years ago.
1. Which sport did he like best at school?  
2. Why did nobody want to play with him at first?  
3. When did he stop playing football?  
4. Where was he when he decided to change his life?  
5. How long did he run for the first time?  
6. How did he feel psychologically?  
7. How often does he run now?  
8. What did he do last year?  

HW TEXT 2:
The people below all want to learn a new sport. On the next page there are descriptions of
eight sports centres. Decide which sports centre would be the most suitable for the
following people. For questions 1–5, mark the correct letter (A–H).
A. Suzanne's Riding School B. Lackford Sailing Club
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose Our Young Sailor's Course leads to the Stage
private or group lessons any weekday 1 Sailing qualification. You'll learn how to sail
between 9 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. (3.30 p.m. on safely and the course also covers sailing
Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks theory and first aid. Have fun with other
and paths for leisurely rides across farmland course members afterwards in the clubroom.
and open country. You will need a riding hat. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons
(Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.).
C. Adonis Dive Centre D. Windmill Tennis Academy
Our experienced instructors offer one- month Learn to play tennis in the heart of the city and
courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. have fun at our tennis weekends. Arrive on
There are two evening lessons a week, in Friday evening, learn the basic strokes on
which you learn to breathe underwater and Saturday and play in a competition on
use the equipment safely. You only need a Sunday. There's also a disco and swimming
swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates pool. White tennis clothes and a racket are
for couples. required.
E. Hilton Ski Centre F. Avon Watersports Club
If you take our 20-hour course a week or two We use a two-kilometre length of river for
before your skiing holiday, you'll enjoy your speedboat racing and water-skiing. A
holiday more. Learn how to use a ski-lift, how beginners' course consists of ten 20- minute
to slow down and, most importantly, how to lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely
stop! The centre is open from noon to 10 p.m. and confidently, but must be able to swim.
Skis and boots can be hired. The club is in a convenient central position
and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with
lessons all through the day.
G. Glenmorie Golf Club H. Hadlow Aero Club
After a three-hour introduction with a Enjoy a different view of the countryside from
professional golfer, you can join this golf club. one of our two- seater light aeroplanes. After
The course stretches across beautiful rolling a 50- hour course with our qualified instructor,
hills and is open from dawn until dusk daily. you could get your own pilot's licence.
There are regular social evenings on Beginners' lessons for over-18s are arranged
Saturdays in the club bar. You will need your on weekdays after 4 p.m.
own golf equipment.

NO People Details Centre
Dionysis works in the city centre and wants to

take up a sport that he can do regularly in his
1.
lunch hour. He enjoys activities which are fast and
a bit dangerous.
John and Betty already play golf at weekends.

Now they have retired, they want to learn a new
2. activity they can do together in the mornings in the
countryside.
In six weeks’ time, Juan is having a holiday on a

Caribbean island, where he plans to explore the
3. ocean depths. He has a 9-to-5 job and wants to
prepare for this holiday after work.
Tomoko and Natalie are 16. They want to do an

activity one evening a week and get a certificate
4. at the end. They would also like to make new
friends.
Alice has a well-paid but stressful job. She would

like to take up a sport which she can do outside
5. the city each weekend. She also wants to get to
know some new people.

HW TEXT 3:
Task 1: Read the first part of the story and guess the name of the famous sportsperson.
Task 2: Complete the story using the words in the box.
on of up in to in on at in of
th
I was born (1) ____ a suburb (2) ____ Stockholm called Sodertaljie (3) _____ June 6 , 1956.
The two most popular sports (4) ____ Sweden when I was growing (5) ____ were football and ice
hockey and I enjoyed playing both (6) ____ them. When I was nine, my father won a tennis
racket, which he gave (7) ____ me. I became very interested (8) ____ the game and found I was
good (9) ____ it. By the time I was thirteen I was playing tennis (10) ____ the international circuit
and at the age of eighteen I won my first Grand Slam title, the French Open, in 1974.
Task 3: Complete the next part of the story using the numbers in the box.
four twenty-seven five twelve six eleven
In total I won (1) _______ Grand Slam singles titles. I won the French Open at Roland Garros (2)
_______ (‘74, ‘75, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 and ‘81) times and I won the Wimbledon Championships (3)
_______ times (‘76, ‘77, ‘78, ‘79 and ‘80). I was finalist at the US Open (4) _______ times but I
never managed to win it. I was beaten by Jimmy Connors in 1976 and 1978, and by John
McEnroe in 1980 and 1981. I never played the Australian Open. This was a matter of principal; I
felt that all professional tennis players needed times when they rested instead of running around
the world (5) _______ months of the year.
In 1983, when I was (6) _______ , I decided to retire from professional tennis. However, I did try
to make a comeback in 1991, using my wooden racket, but my age and my equipment were no
match for the younger players who had the advantage of youth and graphite rackets.
Task 4: Complete the story using the words in the box.
get came top feet show style
When I was at the (1) _______ of my profession people nicknamed me The Ice Man and Ice
Borg because I never used to (2) _______ any emotion during my matches. My (3) _______ of
play was to hit the ball from the baseline. I used to use two hands when I hit a backhand (this was
an ice hockey ‘slap shot’, which (4) _______ very naturally to me) and I was quick on my (5)
_______. I inspired modern players like Andre Agassi, who plays a similar game to mine
(although I think he’s much more emotional).
These days I live in Monaco and I have my own label of clothes and sportswear. I still play tennis
and enjoy competing against my old rivals when I (6) _______ the chance.

Unit 8: Revision 2
READING 1
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct
explanation - A, B or C.
1. A. All City Bus journeys cost the same.
B. You need the correct money for the bus.
C. Your ticket could be checked.
2. A. The water is not deep enough for diving.
B. You must not swim when people are diving.
C. You must not dive where the water is shallow.
3. A. You must always have your identity card with
you.
B. You must show your identity card at all times.
C. You can get your identity card from security.
4. Dave's Mum wants him to get some:

A. Salad.
B. Bread.
C. Eggs.
5. A. The time of the lecture has changed.
B. The subject of the lecture has changed.

C. The location of the lecture has changed.

READING 2
Look at these signs. What do they say? Mark the correct explanation – A, B, C or D.
A. A pizza costs 4 pounds
B. Everybody has to pay at least 4 pounds
between12:30pm and 2pm.
C. No pizzas are served between 12.30 and 2

1.
pm.
A. If you travel without a ticket you may have to
pay 10 pounds later.
B. The price of a ticket is 10 pounds.

2. C. If you don't have a ticket, you will have to pay
10 pounds on the spot.

How should Maria react?
A. Telephone her sister.
B. Write to her sister.
C. Send her sister an email.
3.
Hi. I got to the hotel really late, had A. Lisa has to go back tomorrow.
car trouble. Everything is OK now.
I’ll relax a bit today, then do some B. Lisa is going on holiday on Sunday.
shopping tomorrow. Looking
forward to seeing you on Sunday. C. Lisa had a difficult day.
Lisa
4.
What does Miriam want Nabil to do?
A. Buy her a new printer.
B. Repair her own printer.
C. Tell her when he will come.
5.

READING 3
The people below in 1-5 all want to buy a book. Look at the descriptions of eight books (A-
H). Decide which book would be most suitable for each person.
NO People Details Books
James is looking for a book for his

granddaughter's fourth birthday present. Ideally, it
1. should be about animals or elves and be a story
he can read to her many times.
Susan is twenty-one and works for a multinational

company. She likes romantic novels very much,
especially if they contain descriptions
2.
of fashionable clothes, magnificent houses and
parties.
Andre is from Paris and he travels

across England on business very often. He would
like a book that offers accurate information as he
3.
sometimes has time for a little sightseeing
between business meetings.
Tina is a chemistry student but she would like to

read science fiction in her free time. She wants to
4.
buy a well-written book with a surprise at the end.
Peter wants to buy a book as a present for his

friend Robin. Robin is keen on fishing and likes
5.
spending time in nature.

A. Henry Jowett B. Patience Jones

The Portrait of a Woman The English Corner
The charming Evelyn Blanchet was a French In a quiet English village by the sea, a young
woman who came to England in the French widow gets a second chance at love.
eighteenth century and won the hearts of Annabel Ginger hasn't been back to the village
young men wherever she appeared. This of Abberton since she buried her husband two
enjoyable romance shows us the elegant years ago. Now she's returning with her 4-year-
evening dresses, the wonderful rooms and old daughter, Alice.
Evelyn's gleaming eyes in an imaginary world
full of gardens and palaces.
C. Robin Greene D. Ann Kaufman

Migration Baby Dance
In the dark future of Jupiter XI, more than 90 This fabulous board book follows five
per cent of the world's population have died. American puppies (including a rather
Killed by themselves and others who were cheeky yorkie) as they play and dance the day
listening to voices steering their dreadful away. Using delightful rhyme and simple
actions. Those who survived live in a very language, American author Ann Kaufman has
hostile environment. Totally unexpected created a fun, rhythmical story that is a joy to
ending with so many twists and turns. read and alluring to little ears.
E. Bruce Nolan F. Automobile Association

Landia Walks and Tours in United Kingdon
Landia is a medieval world filled with pirates A free guide (French edition) with practical tips
and warriors, adventures and battles, and a and advice to help you get the most out of your
group of boys trying to find their place in the trip to United Kingdom. It includes detailed
world. The story focuses on a bunch of information on history, museums, galleries,
naughty boys who, as part of their coming of churches as well as some useful information
age, must go through six months of tough about accommodation. There are suggested
physical training on land and sea to become tour routes, maps and directions.
warriors.
G. Izaak Watson H. Doris McCartney

The Perfect Storm The Princess
The "Silver Guide" series from St. George's Open the book and you won't be disappointed,
Press has been around since the late 60's and for what follows is a fascinating adventure with
is known for its comprehensive coverage on a fantastical places and amazing creatures, all to
wide range of nature topics. "The Perfect be found just on the verge of reality, if only you
Storm" is no exception. The book is widely could squeeze through the lavender hedge at
considered to be one of the leading the bottom of the garden to find it.
guidebooks for the beginner angler.

READING 4
Look at the sentences below about a girl called Anna and her new school building. Read
the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.  If it is correct, mark A.  If it is
not correct, mark B.
Anna’s New School

It’s been a very exciting week, as we’ve just moved into our new school building! It’s an amazing
place, as the builders have used wood for the whole thing, just like in our old school, but it’s also
one of the first in my country designed to be really environmentally friendly.
The school took months to build, so we saw it all happening. It was really exciting seeing the
builders clear the space where it would be, although it also meant that some lovely open land
disappeared. And the noise of the building machines was really loud, although the builders often
had to stop work because it rained so hard. We all began to think the building would never be
finished.
We have five classrooms now, which are enormous – much bigger than in our previous school
next door, which was very old. We share one room with people in the town when they want to
have meetings and so on. There’s a nursery too, a lovely dining room, and really big changing
rooms which we’re looking forward to using as soon as our new sports field is ready.
When you come into the school, one of the first things you notice is that there aren’t any heaters
in the building! Instead, the heat for the school comes from all of us inside it – the children, the
teachers and the computers we use. The building is so well designed that it holds all the heat
inside – and all the sound too, so if we sing inside our classrooms, we can almost believe we’re
inside a concert hall!
Another thing you’ll notice is that the school roof has a tree on top of it! It was put there by the
builders once they’d finished the roof, because they said it was the custom in Austria, the country
where the roof was made. The electricity for lights and computers comes from a wind turbine on a
hill behind the school. We went with our teacher to look at it yesterday, and it goes round really
fast. It’s so big, it can be seen for miles! We took some pictures which we’re planning to put on
the website.
Even though we’re already using the school building, there are still some parts to be added to it –
for example, at the moment we’re putting on a play for parents to come and see, but we still have
to walk back to our old school hall to do it. The replacement will be ready by next year, though.
We’re so pleased with our new school, and our teachers say we’ll all learn much faster now we’re
in it!

1. Anna’s school is the first one in her country to be made completely of wood.  
2. Anna had mixed feelings about seeing the space cleared ready for building the school.  
3. Builders managed to carry on with work on the school despite the weather.  
4. There is one room that is kept just for local people to use for meetings.  
5. The children find the new changing rooms convenient when they do sports on their field.  
6. The inside of Anna’s school depends on the people and machines in it to be warm.  
7. The new school building has great benefits for people who like to sing.  
8. The builders wanted to do something traditional for the school when they’d finished the roof.  
9. Pictures of the wind turbine behind the school can now be seen online.  
10. The pupils are busy preparing to do a performance for their parents in their new school
building.

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SUPPLEMENTATY MATERIALS FOR LEVEL 2 - READING

Unit 3: Town and City………………………………………...………………………........ 31

Unit 4: Revision 1……………………………………………………………...................... 41

Unit 5: School and University…………………………………………………………….. 48

Unit 8: Revision 2…………………………………………………………………………… 84

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 1

1. Decide if the word is worth learning now

a. you read the same word many times.

2. Record information about new words you decide to learn

New word healthy

Translation khoẻ mạnh

Part of speech adjective

My own sentence I exercise to stay fit and healthy.

3. Learn words from the same family

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 2

take a long vacation next week

need short with my family

have summer by myself

5. Create a word web

6. Memorize common prefixes, roots, and suffixes

prefix: un- (meaning “not”) suffix: -ly (meaning “an

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 3

8. Make vocabulary flash cards

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 4

B. TIPS FOR FLUENT READING

1. Find time to read every day

2. Look for a good place to read

3. Use clues in the text to make predictions

4. Establish goals before you read

5. Notice how your eyes and head are moving

6. Try not to translate

7. Read in phrases rather than word by word

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 5

10. Don't worry about understanding every word

11. Enjoy your reading

12. Read as much as you can

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 6

C. ARE YOU AN ACTIE READER?

1. I read something in English every day.

2. I try to read where I'm comfortable and won't be interrupted.

4. I think about my purpose of reading before I start reading.

5. I keep my head still, and move only my eyes, when I read.

6. I try not to translate words from English to my first language.

7. I read phrases rather than word by word.

8. I try to picture in my mind what I'm reading.

9. I read silently, without moving my lips.

11. I usually enjoy reading in English.

12. I try to read as much as I can, especially outside class.

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 7

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 8

1 Official documents like forms and reports are all paperwork.

Department of Academic Foundations, VNU-IS 9

2. go to local markets for cheap shopping

Reading Skill: Predicting

1. It is important to be prepared, as well as careful when you travel abroad.

5. It's rude to point at things with your feet in India.

Task 3: Write advice given by the article for each situation.

1. You have a problem communicating in the local language.

a. you read the same word many times. 

New word  healthy

Translation  khoẻ mạnh

3. Learn words from the same family 

take a long vacation next week 

5. Create a word web 

1. I read something in English every day.  

2. I try to read where I'm comfortable and won't be interrupted.  

6. I try not to translate words from English to my first language.  

7. I read phrases rather than word by word.  

8. I try to picture in my mind what I'm reading.  

11. I usually enjoy reading in English.  

12. I try to read as much as I can, especially outside class.  

1 Official documents like forms and reports are all paperwork. 

2. go to local markets for cheap shopping  

1. You have a problem communicating in the local language. 

2. You get sick or have an accident.  

3. You want to take a taxi during your trip.  

4. You want to buy tickets to a theater show while on your trip.  

1. How can you tell when someone is being sincere?  

3. What do you assume about people with a lot of money?  

2. Where might you see it?  

2. Will Katie pay for Emily's ticket? 

3. Does Katie have a student card? 

5. Will Katie and Emily buy their tickets on the train? 

6. Where will they meet? 

1. What kind of text is this?  a. an e-mail message b. a notice c. a phone message  

3. Can 'saver' tickets be used on the 10.15 train?  

5. Can you use 'saver' tickets on earlier trains?  

Who makes movies? Actors and directors, of course.

5. A fire starts in the family’s kitchen. __________________  

1. What is the scariest scene of any movie you’ve seen? 

2. Name a movie that has a lot of special effects. 

3. Who are some people listed in the credits of a movie? 

1. How many questions are there?  

2. What do all the people want?  

3. What are the reviews about?  

4. How many reviews are there?  