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4 Read the following three texts about science fiction. For each question (1-3) choose the correct answer according
what you hear. Circle A, B or C.
Texti.
Text 2.
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The planet on the starship's screen was getting bigger and there were flashes
of red light coming from its surface. Suddenly, there was a very loud noise
and the screen went dark. 2 What does the extract tell us?
'Have we hit something?' shouted Captain Winger, holding onto the arms of his A The captain has damaged
the ship's controls.
chair to stop himself falling to the floor.
B The captain and his engineer
'Yes,' Grant, the ship's engineer replied. He couldn't use any of the controls and
do not always agree.
the ship's alarms were screaming. He was angry. He had warned the captain of
C The captain loses his temper
the dangers of getting too close to the planet Alpha 7, but as usual the captain
easily.
had ignored him. Now they had probably been hit by a rock from one of
the volcanic explosions on the planet and the ship might crash into the surface.
Text 3.
As you know, the end-of-term student party this year has a particular theme I
that is science fiction. We are asking everyone to dress up as characters from I 3 What is the purpose of
their favourite science fiction films, and there will be a prize for the best the text?
A To offer an invitation for
costume! There will be an entertainment section during the party and
students to perform at
students from different classes will perform scenes from some famous science
I fiction plays, including the famous R. U.R by Karel Capek. Please do not be the end-of-term party.
1 late as we shall be starting the party with a speech by the head teacher, B To give some advice for those
who may not arrive on time.
I Mr Turner at 8.30 sharp. Remember also that parking is restricted, so parents
C To make certain requests of
I should drop off students outside the front entrance.
those attending the party.