Matura READING TEST 2019-J level B

Reading Paper Task 1Match each message (1-5) and its meaning (A-F).There is one letter that you do not need.There is an example at the beginning (0).A He is interested.B He is not interesting.C He doesn’t interest them.D She’s interesting.E She doesn’t interest him.F She’s not interested.G It is interesting. 0. I’m interested in your research. Can you tell me more about your results? G1. The date was fine but he has no interest in seeing her again. He doesn’t find her interesting enough. E2. She says the movie does not interest her that much. She doesn’t feel like going. F3. I talked to him and he’d like to hear more about her project. A4. We’ve already seen his show four times. I don’t know how you can still be interested in watching him for the fifth time. B5. We feel there’s more to her than we think. We’re interested in getting to know her better. D Reading paper Task 2 You will read five emails.Choose the correct answer (A, B or C). Hi Sarah,Remember that red bag we saw the other day for £70? Today I was window shopping and saw the same one for £20 less. It was mine right away. There was a wonderful yellow one, too for only £60, but it was too much!JulieHow much did Julie pay for her bag? £20. £50. £60. Dear Leia,I have finally read the final chapters of the novel. It’s nothing like the movie, which was boring and didn’t impress me at all. I can’t say I was surprised about the end, but still, I have to wear sunglasses because I’ve been crying all night. I’ve never been so affected by written words in my life.CathyHow does Cathy feel about the book she has read? Disappointed. Surprised. Moved. Hi Timothy,I’ve been a month in my new job. I feel good because there is no pressure whatsoever. My paycheck is great, which makes my life easier. But I wish my boss would give me more challenging tasks or I’ll be bored soon.JohnWhat does John think of his new job? It’s demanding. It’s well paid. It’s motivating. Hi,You asked me about that book. It’s about boys on an island with no adults. At first they are just bored but then they start fighting. It didn’t take them long to forget about civilisation. It is really a presentation of human nature. At times I had to stop reading because I couldn’t believe what the boys were doing. I’m still trying to understand them.TinaWhat does Tina think of the book she read? It is boring. It is long. It is shocking. Dear Simona,Ever since we were kids you have known what you wanted. You were amazed by everything you learnt about the human body. You’ve always trusted your own skills and that is why this reward for Doctor of the Year comes as no surprise. Congratulations!All the best,PeteWhat is Simona like? Confident. Trusting. Open-minded. Reading paper Task 3Read the text below.For questions 11-15, write one or two words, or a number.Write your answers on the lines below the text. Across the water, but a world away!There is an island that lies off the state of South Australia. It has 540 kilometres of coastline and is 150 kilometres long! It is Australia’s third largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. Here, wildlife, adventure and exploring, beaches, local wines and sunsets are all on your doorstep.It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of Kangaroo Island. There are high cliffs, thick forests, great sand dunes, wetlands and white beaches. It is wild but at the same time welcoming. Island Beach, also known as Millionaire’s Row, is the most charming beach on Ki, as the locals call the island.The island was mapped by the French explorer Nicolas Baudin after the British explorer Matthew Flinders landed there in 1800. It was Australia’s first free settlement and was home to sealers, escaped convicts and runaway sailors.Kangaroo Island is also a place that has offered protection to large populations of native Australian animals. There are koalas sleeping in eucalyptus trees, and pelicans flying over lagoons. However, the one that is likely to impress you, and the most massive, is of course the famous grey kangaroo.There is certainly a lot to do and see on the island. You can go diving, snorkelling or riding. You can go on a safari or swim with dolphins. For those who are brave enough, sandboarding is an ideal choice. No matter how active you want to be, there’s something for everyone! State: South AustraliaOfficial name od Island: Kangaroo IslandAlso known as: KiDiscovered by: Matthew FlindersBiggest native animal: grey kangarooRiskiest activity offered: sandboarding Reading paper Task 4Read the text below.Choose from A-F to complete the sentences. There is one letter that you do not need. There is an example at the beginning (0).A seem new and marvellousB is right there in front of us allC has its own secret languageD finds himself in the wrong occupationE gather all the animals that need helpF that animals have a language of their ownG how he came to talk to animals The story of Doctor DolittleDoctor John Dolittle is the central character of a series of children’s books by Hugh Lofting starting with the 1920 novel that introduces the good Doctor and (0) G.Dolittle is an English gentleman who (16) D. He is a doctor of people who gradually withdraws from society, becoming an outsider. One day, his English speaking pet parrot Polynesia tells him the secret (17) F. In this way, she helps Dolittle to understand the complaints of animals and soon he becomes a successful and world-renowned doctor of animals.Animal language is the central tool of the series. In an age when every Disney film features English-speaking animals, it seems almost normal, but the author of the book makes it (18) A. Indeed, the animals don’t speak English, but each species (19) C.Dolittle has decoded the language of nature that (20) B. We only need to take the time and sympathy to understand it. Reading Paper Task 5 Read the text below.Choose the answer (A, B, or C) which best completes each sentence.There is an example at the beginning (0).0 A our B we C us21 A very B most C best22 A making B doing C bringing23 A for B on C as24 A despite B however C contrary25 A they’re B there C their Children and role modelsDuring our childhood, most of (0) C identify with role models. For many of us, the (21) B important role models are our parents. We all look up to a variety of people to help shape how we behave in school, form relationships or when (22) A difficult decisions. At a young age, we may also try to copy the behaviour and appearance of celebrities.Some parents may want to help their children choose a person to serve (23) C a positive role model. Negative role models, (24) B, may also influence children. They may think that the behaviour of negative role models is typical, safe and acceptable. Parents should ask their children what they think of (25) C hero’s actions. If there are concerns that the child is being negatively influenced by their idol, they should work together to identify more appropriate ones. Reading Paper Task 6Read the text below.Write one word that best completes each sentence..There is an example at the beginning (0). Style tipsYour moment in the spotlight really is (0) just that – a moment. Experts say that (26) it takes just a blink of an eye to make a first impression. A (27) fewseconds are all that is needed to make or break that job interview, win over the crowd or do well in a presentation. This means the clothes you choose (28) towear on these occasions are everything. The trick (29) islooking beyond clothes that are simply fashionable, and selecting ones that look good on you. Men and women of all different shapes and sizes should look amazing (30) ona daily basis – no matter if they’re drinking champagne at a club or doing the shopping.