Question 1

1.In this text, Carolina Benson is...

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B describing how pleased she was about this opportunity to act.

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D explaining why she has always wanted to be an actor.

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A advising students to finish studying before taking up acting.

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C warning other young people that acting is a difficult career.

Question 2

2.Why did Caroline decide to try for a part in The Finnegans?

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C She felt she was perfect for the part of Polly.

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B She agreed with her grandmother that she should apply.

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D She was anxious about starting university.

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A She thought the book would make a great TV drama.

Question 3

3.What does Caroline say about her mother?

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D She helped Caroline to get the party.

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A she encouraged Caroline to keep travelling.

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B She felt Caroline would be a good actor.

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C She was sorry she had emailed Caroline.

Question 4

4.How did Caroline manage to find time to do the filming?

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C She took time off and did her colleague work later.

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A She missed lectures and hoped nobody would notice.

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B She delayed going to university until filming was over.

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D  She asked her friends to help with her essays

Question 5

5.Wich of the fallowing would Caroline write to a penfriend?

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A I'm going to continue with my studies, but hope to have the opportunity to do another TV programme soon.

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C I enjoyed filming the TV drama but I've missed having a social life- I don't know what to do at weekends.

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D Acting is more difficult than I'd expected, but I've learned a lot from other members of my family who work in the business.

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B Now I've finished both the filming and my first year at university, I plan to spend more time with my family.

Question 6

1.What is the writer trying to do in the text?

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B Describe how Maria became a top athletics.

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A Persuade more Africans to take up athletics.

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C Give information about Mozambique.

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D Explain how Maria manages to stay fit.

Question 7

2.José Craveirinha found out about Maria when...

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C he saw an article about her role in a football match.

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D people complained about another member of her football team.

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B she was blamed for her team losing a football competition.

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A he went to watch a local football competition.

Question 8

3.When José first introduced Maria to athletics, she...

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A didn't know what was involved.

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B was worried about being injured.

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C was keen to learn everything he knew.

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D didn't think her family would approve.

Question 9

4.What does Maria say about the girls she met in the United States?

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D Their experiences of life were very different from hers.

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C They did not show enough respect for the trainers.

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A They did not make full use of their abilities.

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B Their training programmes were less demanding than hers.

Question 10

5.What would Maria say about her life?

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B My life hasn't always been easy but I've had many opportunities.Running is important to me and so is my family.

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D The US has some wonderful training facilities, so I'm glad that I agreed to go when I was first offered the chance.

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C I regret becoming involved in athletics.It.was horrible leaving Mozambique and my parents.I'd like to go back to football.

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A José has made all my dreams possible.From the first day weet, I was certain I wanted to become a top athlete.

Question 11

1.What is the writer trying to do in the text?

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A Describe how one family changed their lives.

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D Adivice what to do when you lose your job.

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B Give details about how to join the circus.

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C Talk about the best way to educate a child.

Question 12

2.What would a reader learn about Gareth from the text?

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B He has a definite aim in life.

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D He wants to be the same as other boys.

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A He does not enjoy school work.

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C He would like to be at home with his brothers.

Question 13

3.Alan and Kath joined the circus because...

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D their youngest son wanted to train as a performer.

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C their older sons needed their house for themselves.

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B they needed money in order to buy a bigger car.

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A they wanted to spend time travelling in the summer.

Question 14

4.When they first joined the circus, Kath...

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C found things difficult.

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D was not able to sleep properly.

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B did not have enough to do.

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A wanted to go back home.

Question 15

5.Which postcard did Gareth write just after he joined the circus?

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B I don't miss much from home.I'm managing to do all my school work.See you in the winter.

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C I really enjoyed meeting Bippo the Clown today, but I'm missing my school friends, and and I'd love a nice hot bath.

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D I'm learning all about the circus and how to entertain people.I also have a new school to go to

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A We've just arrived and I love it already.There's lots of space for our things and I've even got my own computer.

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