FCE - Reading Comp- Test 6

Part 5 31. What do we learn about Allan in the first paragraph? He had to train as a driver in order to become a wildlife cameraman. Becoming a cameraman suited the interests he already had. He was given the chance to work as a cameraman by a TV crew he met. Finding work as a cameraman allowed him to remain Antarctica. 32. What does Allan say about the first documentaries he worked on? He has very clear memories of them. Most of what he filmed was new to viewers. They were shorter than those he makes nowadays. He would have liked to have been able to choose where he worked. 33. Why does Allan compare spending time on sea ice to crossing the street? It is an ordinary occurrence for him. He thinks it presents a similar level of danger. He has learnt to approach it in the same way. It requires skills that can be used in winter conditions anywhere. 34. When Allan had been on Kong Karls Land for a while, he began to stop worrying about the dangers he was facing. feel a deep understanding of how polar bears lived. get used to the terrible conditions for filming. be more hopeful that one bear would lead him to others. 35. What feeling does Allan describe in the fifth paragraph? panic when he nearly fails to film a fantastic sequence concern that he has disturbed and adult female with her young. amazement at being lucky enough to capture some great shots. delight at being able to move around after waiting quietly for ages. 36. What does it refers to in line 80? Allan's film climate change the Arctic living there 37. However, to do so would have required superhuman strength against the friction of the desert sand. This allowed them to work out exactly how much of it had been used every time. This slowed it down dramatically. One question, however, had been left unanswered. The pyramid builders seem to have realised that this was the correct proportion. The effect of this turns out to be significant. It was to help the sledge move more easily across the sand. 38. However, to do so would have required superhuman strength against the friction of the desert sand. This allowed them to work out exactly how much of it had been used every time. This slowed it down dramatically. One question, however, had been left unanswered. The pyramid builders seem to have realised that this was the correct proportion. The effect of this turns out to be significant. It was to help the sledge move more easily across the sand. 39. However, to do so would have required superhuman strength against the friction of the desert sand. This allowed them to work out exactly how much of it had been used every time. This slowed it down dramatically. One question, however, had been left unanswered. The pyramid builders seem to have realised that this was the correct proportion. The effect of this turns out to be significant. It was to help the sledge move more easily across the sand. 40. However, to do so would have required superhuman strength against the friction of the desert sand. This allowed them to work out exactly how much of it had been used every time. This slowed it down dramatically. One question, however, had been left unanswered. The pyramid builders seem to have realised that this was the correct proportion. The effect of this turns out to be significant. It was to help the sledge move more easily across the sand. 41. However, to do so would have required superhuman strength against the friction of the desert sand. This allowed them to work out exactly how much of it had been used every time. This slowed it down dramatically. One question, however, had been left unanswered. The pyramid builders seem to have realised that this was the correct proportion. The effect of this turns out to be significant. It was to help the sledge move more easily across the sand. 42. However, to do so would have required superhuman strength against the friction of the desert sand. This allowed them to work out exactly how much of it had been used every time. This slowed it down dramatically. One question, however, had been left unanswered. The pyramid builders seem to have realised that this was the correct proportion. The effect of this turns out to be significant. It was to help the sledge move more easily across the sand. 43. Which review emphasises how enjoyable sleep is? A B C D 44. Which review says certain aspects of our lives are becoming less distinct from one another? A B C D 45. Which review points out that many people share a mistaken belief? A B C D 46. Which review describes the structure of the book? A B C D 47. Which review explains why we have certain experience? A B C D 48. Which review mentions a practical problem faced by scientists? A B C D 49. Which review says the book shows that major developments have occurred in a field? A B C D 50. Which review says the writer deals with issues that cause debate? A B C D 51. Which review comments that our lack of knowledge regarding sleep is surprising? A B C D 52. Which review says the reader learns how a technological advance caused problems? A B C D