Ice cream For Dogs

All dog owners know that feeding

their pets regular ice cream can make them
ill, because many dogs can't digest dairy
products. Moreover, just like in humans,
eating large amounts of sugar causes dogs to
become hyper and unfocused, and can also
result in dental cavities, diabetes, and obesity.
Now, thanks to Mauricio Montoya, some
lucky dogs in Mexico City are finally able to
enjoy ice cream without their owners worrying about any harmful side effects.
Mauricio says he wanted to make a dessert for dogs because there are already treats
like strips of jerky, bacon , and cookies for them on the market, but no desserts. Montoya
spoke to many veterinarians before creating a recipe that was both safe and delicious. He
called it Heladogs, because helado means ice cream in Spanish.
The doggy ice cream is made using organic, lactose-free, and sugar-free yoghourt,
honey, and fruit flavours. To make it even easier to digest, Montoya added Lactobacilli,
which aids digestion in both humans and animals. While there is no verbal confirmation,
judging from the wagging tails and eager licks, the pooches appear to be loving ice cream as
much as humans do. The best part is that Heladogs is perfectly safe for people as well,
allowing owners to share their dog's ice cream.
The Tribune

1) What is the writer trying to do in this text?

● A) To describe a new product.
● B) To advise people how to look after dogs.
● C) To explain the dangers of eating too much
ice cream.
● D) To convince people to buy his ice cream.

2) What does the writer say about eating a lot of sugar?

● A) It gives you energy.
 ● B) It can affect your behaviour.
● C) There isn't really a problem.
● D) You need to drink a lot of water as well.

3) Why did the writer mention bacon?

● A) Because it is more expensive than ice cream.
● B) Because dogs shouldn't eat bacon.
● C) Because bacon snacks for dogs already exist.
● D) Because bacon makes dogs fat.

4) What does the writer say about how the dogs feel?
● A) They weren't sure at first.
● B) They didn't notice the difference.
● C) It made them nervous.
● D) They let their tails do the talking.

5) Which of the following could also be a title for this text?

● A) DOGS GET A GOOD LICKING
● B) KEEP THE DOG AWAY
● C) THERE'S TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON
● D) THAT DOG ATE MY ICE CREAM

Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below all want to book a hotel in a European City.
On the following pages there are descriptions of eight hotels in the city.
Decide which hotel would be the most suitable for the following people.

For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on the bottom of this sheet in
the area marked ANSWERS.
For any vocabulary questions please look at
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/

6.
Nuala and Jamie want to celebrate their anniversary in a
stylish hotel with good service. They plan to eat out, see a
show and go sightseeing, without using public transport.

7.
Sebastian wants to do some exercise at his hotel before
attending a conference in the city centre. Afterwards he plans
to walk back, have a meal in his room and relax for the
evening.

8.
Alex and Mel want a room in a traditional hotel with
suitable facilities for their two children. They want
to eat well before going sightseeing and want help
with other ideas for what to do.

9.
Steve wants to stay overnight in a central hotel where he can
experience the typical atmosphere of the city. He would like a light
breakfast before leaving by public transport for his early morning
flight.

10.

Holly and Lucia are travelling around Europe

and want to stay somewhere cheap and with
nightlife nearby. They hope to make friends with
other young travellers like themselves.
 CITY HOTELS
A. Royal
It’s easy to miss this central hotel hidden away in a side street. Full of character,
it is popular with families and business travellers but don’t expect luxury service.
Unlimited coffee, but nothing more, is available in the morning, but there are food stores
a short walk away.

B. Mars
Hotel Mars is located on one of the main streets, a short
walk from tourist attractions, theatres and restaurants. The
luxury rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished with
antiques. An excellent breakfast is served by waiters in the
top-floor restaurant, which also offers spectacular evening
views over the city.

C. Odeon
The Odeon proves that you can find an inexpensive hotel in one
of the city’s smartest locations but you’ll need a taxi if you want to
experience the city’s nightlife. The rooms are comfortable but lack
character. The buffet breakfast is average but with so many shops
and cafes nearby it hardly matters.

D. Haussman
The wonderful city museum is right next door to this friendly 19th century hotel.
The old-fashioned furniture and attractive iron balconies all add to the homely
atmosphere. The hotel games room will keep all ages entertained, and there’s plenty on
offer at the self-service breakfast. Staff are always happy to supply information about
what’s on.

E. Windmill
 This medium-priced hotel surrounded by artist’s
studios, lively bars and interesting food shops is
right in the middle of the city. The underground
station outside will take you anywhere, including the
airport within minutes. Help yourself to breakfast
from 8 am downstairs, or coffee and rolls can be
brought to your room before that.

F. Stark’s
A leading designer has decorated the inside of this smart modern
hotel with bare walls, white bed covers and wooden floors. It’s a half
hour bus ride to the city centre or the airport. The ground floor has a top
class restaurant and gym. Reception is open 24 hours a day.

G. Hi-Tech
All costs are kept low here. Guests book on the internet, then check in and buy
everything they need from machines. Breakfast comes in airline-style boxes. You sleep in a tiny
cabin for one and roll up your bed during the day. A fun choice for backpackers, who get
together in the lively club next door.

H. Archway
This 19th century hotel is in a busy area with plenty of restaurants. It was
modernised two years ago and now has a fitness centre. Rooms are very comfortable
with widescreen TV. There’s no restaurant, but you can order decent hot food via
reception from the takeaway next door.

ANSWERS
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Computer Game Exhibition

Questions 11-15

Five sentences have been removed from the text below.

For each question, choose the correct answer A-H from below.
There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Computer Game Exhibition

Have you ever

tried playing the
kind of video
games that your
parents played?
The Museum of
Science in
Manchester, in the
UK, has held an
exhibition for the
last few years,
which invites
visitors to do exactly that. It offers them the chance to play games from the last
40 years. In various sessions throughout the day.

These video game sessions have now become one of the main attractions of the
museum. They are full of people every day, playing a wide range of games.

11 _____For parents, for example, these are usually the games they used to
play in their childhood.

There’s also an educational purpose to the games. For instance, some of the old
types of computer, dating back 40 years, are also available in the sessions. They
were originally used in classrooms to teach pupils to write their own computer
programs.

12_____Now, the museum is holding workshops that encourage children to

learn similar skills - and they’re still very popular.
The sessions are also seen as social events, as people discover how much fun it
is to play video games with other family members. There’s also an area at
Power Up! Where a number of visitors can sit down together.
13_____Nowadays, this is often how fans of video games are more likely to
experience playing.

The exhibition also shows how much progress technology has made over the
last 40 years. Parents can often remember playing very simple games. However,
the games that are played today are more complex. 14_____Also, the players
have to use much more complicated techniques.

However, one serious side of the exhibition is that organisers also want to show
that video gaming is an important industry, employing many skilled people.

15_____That way, people who enjoy gaming will also understand all the hard
work, talent and imagination that goes into creating these amazing games.

A. Visitors each pay for 90 - minute sessions.

B. At the time, it helped lots of young people to do that.
C. So they hope the exhibition will share this message.
D. Although, not everyone thinks it’s a lot of fun.
E. However, visitors often choose the ones they’re familiar with
F. They have better storylines and animation, too.
G. They also create music to go with the game.
H. Then they can all enjoy playing the same game.