READING
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer-A, B.
or D-on your answer sheet.
A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I'd be hanging 30 metres above the ground
and enjoying it. Now I looked down at the river far below me, and realised why people love rock-climbing
My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The accommodation wasn't wonderful,
but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh
air.
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had come along with two friends,
Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from various places and
none of us knew the area.
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the
morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the
caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last-covered
in mud but pleased and excited by what we'd done.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. advertise the Activity Centre
C. explain how to do certain outdoor sports
2. What can the reader learn from the text?
A. when to depend on other people at the Centre
C. what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre D.
23 How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
A. interesting
B. relaxing
C. frightening
24 What do we learn about the group?
A. Some of them had been there before.
C. Some of them already knew each other.
25 Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?
A. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation and
meals provided. Make up your own timetable - choose
from a variety of activities (horse-riding, fishing, hill-
walking, sailing, mountain-biking).
B. describe some people she met
D. say how she spent some free time
C. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation provided.
Work with a group - we show you a range of outdoor
activities that you didn't realise you could do!
B.how to apply for a place at the Centre
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B. They had already chosen their preferred activities.
D. They came from the same city.
which time of year is best to attend the Centre
D. unpleasant
B. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Enjoy the luxury of our
accommodation - each room has its own bathroom.
Work with a group, or have individual teaching.
Find the word
1. A. flood
2. A. bobby
D. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. You can spend the day
doing outdoor activities and we will find your
accommodation with a local family.