MOCK EXAM - LEVEL 9 READING

1. C2. C3. B4. D5. A 6. Yes7. No8. Yes9. No10. No 11. What is the writer doing in this text? persuading people to share their photos less encouraging people to take fewer photos describing some advantages of taking photos advising people to keep their photos safe 12. A person who takes photos of their holiday remembers it better than a person who does not may not enjoy it as much as they could. usually shares them with friends more feels disappointed by the real world. 13. The writer is embarrassed because, when he was in Italy, he reacted by reaching for his phone. he spent too much time talking on his phone he couldn't stop phoning home. he couldn't understand people on the phone. 14. The writer thinks that memories include sound, too. are influenced by photos. can change over time. are often forgotten. 15.When on holiday, what might this writer write to a friend? You'd love it here. Everything's so beautiful —just like a picture. Can't wait to tell you all about it Relaxing on the beach. Just wish the hotel's internet connection wasn't so slow; I can't upload my images! Having a wonderful time but disappointed that I left my smartphone at home. Sending you a postcard of the cave I visited instead. Hanging out with Claire and trying new dishes every night. Look at this steak; delicious! The food is so good here! 16. A17. C18. C19. B20. D 21. been22. worked23. who24. can25. used