Exam Reading Tasks

Text 1Read the extract from Bill Bryson's book "Down Under" and do the task that follows. Task 1Decide which statement is correct according to the text and choose the correct answer A, B or C.An example (0) has been done for you.1. The White Cliffs was the most attractive place in the town. one of the most attractive pubs the author had been to. like the other pubs the author had been to in Australia. The owner of the pub had made the atmosphere very pleasant. lately renovated the place. recently installed a cooler in the pub. Graham Wellings was a very hospitable man. had hoped for years that the author would visit his pub. was happily surprised when the author visited his pub. Graham Wellings couldn't leave White Cliffs because the roads were so bad. had first come to White Cliffs because of the work he did then. had been fortunate to drink cold beer at the White Cliffs. Back in 1959 they had used generators to ccool the room. generators were used for coolers only. some people had their own generators. The author was amazed that in White Cliffs they couldn't afford a weekend at a holiday Inn. had only recently got electricity. still used hay wagons and forks. Graham Wellings thought that life had changed in white Cliffs. life was different outside White Cliffs. life was a relic in White Cliffs. Text 2Read the instructions for applying for Rotary Foundation scholarship and decide whether the statements in the task are true, false or there is no information about it in the text. Task 2 Divide the statements into the correct categories:Example:0 Candidates must read these instructions before completing the form. True True The Rotary Foundation wishes to send students to different parts of the world. All scholars are given a scholarship to meet costs associated with their studies. Applicants are supposed to pay additional costs beyond the flat grant amount. The scholarship is only valid in the assigned institution. False Candidates must be ready to change their choices of study institutions. The Rotary Foundation will give you all the necessary information about the institution where you want to study. The grant amount depends on whether total costs at an institution are exceeded or not. All candidates are offered a program of study to determine which institution to prefer. No information The Rotary Foundation will advise you about finding funds. The local Rotary Club can help an applicant with information on scholarship restrictions. Text 3Ten phrases have been removed from the text. Decide which phrases best fit into the gaps 31 - 40. Write the correct letter (A - M) in the right gap. There are two phrases you do not need. An example (0) has been done for you. I J C K D A M G B F Text 4Read the magazine article about students who travelled around Australia alone during their long summer vacation. Divide the questions between the students. Which student mentions ... Phil Morston a good way of keeping travel plans flexible? having doubts at the beginning of a trip? feeling better after keeping in touch with others ? Leila Stuart appreciating not having to waste time organising practical details? meeting people with a similar outlook on life? Danny Holt a daily activity that was not enjoyable alone? liking not having to agree an itinerary with others? the advisability of going for the best accommodation you can afford? Kerry Winterton becoming more tolerant of other people? missing having someone to help with decision-making?