Reading PART 2 1

Health, medicine and exercise

Complete the statements with the words in the box.
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ambulance beats break dangerous doctors fit
heart injury medicine rest rugby sick

1. If your ..................... is healthy, it usually ..................... around 70 times per minute.

2. According to ..................... , you should exercise for an hour a day to keep ..................... .
3. Horse-riding is a more ..................... sport than ..................... or football.
4. If you ..................... your arm, you should call an ..................... to take you to hospital immediately.
5. If you feel ..................... after eating something, you should go to a pharmacy to get some
..................... .
6. If an ..................... is painful, you should always ..................... the part of your body that’s hurt.

Choose the correct modal verbs to complete the health advice.

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1. I’m sorry, you can’t see the doctor today. You have to / mustn’t make an appointment.
2. You don’t have to / shouldn’t eat if you have stomach ache, but it’s important to drink.
3. You needn’t / should worry – it isn’t a very serious operation.
4. It’s important to rest. You don’t have to / mustn’t do anything for a few days.
5. I think you’ve got a fever. You ought to / shouldn’t see a doctor.
6. You don’t have to / should drink lots if you have a cold or a sore throat.

Exam task
The people below all want to join a sports class. On the next page there are descriptions of
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eight classes. Decide which class would be the most suitable for the following people. For
1–5 write the correct letter A–H.
Chloe enjoys team sports but doesn’t want to play in competitions. She needs a
1 morning class. She doesn’t have much money and can’t afford to buy expensive
equipment.

Mike isn’t very fit. He would like to get fitter, but he finds exercise boring. He’s
2 looking for an evening class that is different every week. He’d also like to see how
he is improving over time.

Sofia loves sport but is recovering from a serious injury. She wants to train in the
3 afternoon with someone who understands her injury and can give her advice on
exercises she can do at home.

Jack is very fit and is planning a challenging 200 km run. He wants to train at least
4 twice a week and would like some personal training too. He wants to train indoors
and outdoors.

Tara takes sport seriously. She plays hockey and tennis and wants to improve her skills
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and take part in competitions. She isn’t free from Monday to Friday.

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 Sports classes
A Sport for life B  Top training
Weekly sessions in seven different sports, Our club offers individual training
including squash, tennis and basketball. Do sessions in the gym, with a personal
your favourite sport or try new ones each trainer. The class is ideal for people who
week. Classes take place on Thursdays enjoy training alone and are keen to
3–4 p.m. and Sundays 2–3.30 p.m. in Green improve their fitness, or people who have
Park and in the Park Gym. We don’t believe particular difficulties with their fitness.
in winners and losers, just in having fun! Classes: every morning 9–11 a.m.
C  Active plus! D Water-cise!
This is a great class for people who enjoy playing sport Have fun and get fit at your local sports
with others in an informal way. Choose from a range of centre! Classes every Tuesday and
sports, including 5-a-side football and hockey. Classes Thursday from 6–8 p.m. No two classes
are on Saturdays from 9–11 a.m. We provide balls, are the same! We organise regular
hockey sticks, etc. and a monthly report on how your competitions and also offer individual
fitness is improving. fitness checks every month, plus the
chance to gain progress certificates.

E  Fitness for all F Sport for all

If you’re looking for a gentle, low-cost exercise This class is for people who want to take up
class, Fitness for all offers exercises to a sport such as football or tennis for the first
improve your strength and confidence slowly. time. It’s a great way to get fit in the fresh
Our trainers are qualified to help with individual air. Classes start with training exercises,
problems and can give you extra ideas to try followed by a game or small tournament.
outside the class. No equipment necessary. Classes: every Tuesday and Thursday,
Classes: every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. 6–8 p.m. All equipment provided.

G  Rising stars H  Go for it!

We believe sports are for winners! We offer This is a class for people who want to push
training from professional sports coaches themselves so they can compete against other
to help you become a more successful people or themselves! Training takes place every
player. Choose from a range of team and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Classes involve
racket sports. Players are encouraged to join a one-hour run in the park, followed by weight
local and national leagues. Classes: every training in the gym. Individual coaching and
Saturday and Sunday, or book an individual advice on improving fitness at home are also
lesson with one of our trainers. available.

Exam facts
• In this part, you read descriptions of five people.
• You also read eight texts on the same topic.
• You have to match what each person requires to one of the eight texts.

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Free time
Complete what the people say with the words in the box.
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drama horror order sculptures stage videos

Lily “ I’m really into (1) .......... , so I love being in plays. It feels great being up on the (2) .......... in
front of lots of people. I don’t want to do it as a job, but it’s fun to do in your free time! ”
Jamie “ I often organise a movie night at the weekend. I invite a few friends and we (3) .......... a
takeaway. My favourite films are (4) .......... movies, especially really scary ones! ”


Rosie “ I’m quite creative, so I do a lot of art classes in my free time. I don’t like painting, but I love
making (5) .......... out of wood. I also make my own five-minute (6) .......... , which I put online
for friends to watch.”

Write the questions and answers. Use the present perfect or past simple.
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1. A: where / you go / on holiday / last year? ...................................................................................
B: I went to Spain.
2. A: Is Martha still here?
B: No, she / just / leave ..............................................................................................................
3. A: Don’t forget to order the tickets online.
B: It’s OK. I / already / do / it ......................................................................................................
4. A: when / you / move / to this town? ...........................................................................................
B: It was about two years ago.

Exam task
The people below all want to find a new free-time activity. On the next page there are
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descriptions of eight clubs. Decide which club would be the most suitable for the following
people. For 1–5 write the correct letter A–H.

Emma loves using her imagination in a creative way. She loves working on projects
1 with other people, and she would like to visit places and see creative people at
work.

Marco loves making things, and he enjoys meeting people from other cultures. He
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would like to learn a skill that he can use outside the class.

Amina is interested in serious issues. She enjoys listening to talks and learning
3 about life in other countries. She would also like to discuss her ideas and opinions
with other people.
Niko enjoys going to different places and meeting people from different
4 backgrounds. He’s also keen to find out about the place where he lives. He’s
especially interested in history.
Erica is keen to help other people. She enjoys events where there are crowds
5 of people. She wants to learn skills she can use in a job when she finishes her
studies.

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 Activity clubs
A Think! B  Games and chat
Do you want to know more about international We meet once a week to play computer games.
events? We meet once a week for an informal We give our views on new games and talk about
discussion. Each week we watch a film from games past and present. We also organise trips to
around the world and/or invite speakers game shows to see how designers come up with
to help us understand recent events. At our new ideas and create new games. You’ll discover a
next meeting we are showing a film about whole new world!
earthquake rescue teams.

C  Party Plus D  Come dine with me

At Party Plus, we are looking for new people to help us. We meet regularly to visit restaurants and
We organise street parties and concerts to raise money enjoy eating delicious food from all over
for local charities. It’s challenging work, and you have to the world. We also invite chefs from other
work with a wide range of people, but you’ll have a lot to countries to tell us about how food is grown
offer future employers and you’ll make a difference! and prepared where they come from. There’s
usually quite a large group of us, so it’s a
wonderful way to meet people.

E  Nature lovers F Action!

Are you interested in nature? Our group has We are a film club, but we don’t watch
been exploring the wildlife of the city for over films – we make them! We’re always
100 years! We organise talks from experts on looking for new people with interesting
the animals and plants around us. We also work ideas. You will do activities in small
in small groups to think of ways to improve life groups, so it’s a great way to learn new
for the animals and people in our city! skills and make friends. We also organise
regular trips to film studios to see how the
professionals do things.

G  A world of food H  City explorers

We can teach you to prepare delicious Get out and about with City explorers! We
dishes! Our trainers come from five explore our own city and produce information
countries, and they love to share their guides so that visitors can enjoy it too. We also
recipes and the history of their cultures. This produce maps of the city, past and present,
class will teach you how to create wonderful showing how it’s changed. We often get
food in your own kitchen. You never know, together with groups from other towns and
you might decide to become a professional cities to compare information and experiences.
chef one day!

Exam tips
• Read the descriptions of the five people quickly and underline the most important information.
• The same information is often written using different words or phrases in the descriptions and
the texts.
• Make sure the text you choose matches all the requirements in the person’s description.

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Travel and holidays

Complete the holiday advice with the words in the box.
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accommodation facilities reservation resort

I’m going on holiday to Turkey in two weeks and staying at the Bright Sands holiday (1) ....................... .
I haven’t been before. Any advice?
• I went last year and loved it. It’s got great (2) ....................... , especially the swimming pools!
• If you’re expecting luxury (3) ....................... , you may be disappointed. But the rooms are all clean.
• If you booked online, check your (4) ....................... before you go. There was a problem with mine.

Complete the email with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present
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continuous, past simple or present perfect.

Reply Forward

Hi Beth,
Joe and I (1) ........................................ (arrive) in New York three days ago, and we
(2) ........................................ (have) a great time here. We (3) ........................................
(already / do) quite a lot. Yesterday we (4) ........................................ (go) up the Empire State
Building – amazing! We (5) ........................................ (not see) a show on Broadway yet, but
we’ve got tickets for tomorrow.
Abbie

Exam task
The people below all want to go on holiday. On the next page there are descriptions of
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eight holidays. Decide which holiday would be the most suitable for the following people.
For 1–5 write the correct letter A–H.

George wants a holiday with a big group of friends. They are into sports and want
1 to do different things every day. He doesn’t like boats, and some in the group have
young children.

Ana loves to be near the sea. She wants to visit different places, but she also wants
2 to keep away from holiday resorts. She enjoys being active and learning
new skills.

Harry just wants to relax and have fun by the sea. He loves going out and wants to
3 meet other people. He wants a cheap hotel and would prefer to pay for everything
together.

Jess wants to travel abroad and learn about a different way of life. She wants to
4 stay with local people, not in hotels. She would also like to see some
performances.

Greg doesn’t like crowded beaches and wants a peaceful holiday where there aren’t
5 many people. He enjoys walking in the countryside and is happy to spend some
time alone with a good book.

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 The best holidays
A  Golden Sands Beach Club B  Making waves
There’s lots to do at the Golden Sands Beach Our learn-to-sail holiday in Greece will teach you all
Club in Mallorca. It’s a holiday you can afford. the basics of sailing. You’ll be busy but will still have
Enjoy wonderful beaches and swimming in the time to enjoy the silence of the open sea. We stop
Mediterranean or take trips to nearby villages! at a small harbour every night where you can enjoy
Then enjoy shows and make friends at the local food in small restaurants, before sleeping on
social activities in the evening. All meals and your boat. Price includes accommodation but not
drinks are included in the price! food.

C  Forest camp D  Culture shock

Get away from it all at Welldale Forest. Stay on a local Get away from the usual tourist destinations
working farm or in cabins in the forest. Join in farm and visit India. On this tour, you’ll visit seven
life or explore the many paths through the forest with cities, see the famous Taj Mahal and enjoy
our friendly guides. For those who prefer to relax, time at a beach resort. You’ll stay with families
you can just enjoy time on your own listening to the and experience daily life with them. A full
sounds of the forest. programme of cultural events includes some
amazing dance shows!

E Seaview Hotel F Hotel on the sea

Enjoy a week at this wonderful, small, Enjoy two weeks of luxury on this cruise
luxury hotel in Spain. The price includes all around the Mediterranean visiting seven
food and drinks, and the facilities include popular destinations. Relax in the sunshine
a swimming pool, tennis courts and a by the ship’s swimming pool. You won’t get
restaurant. We organise trips to plays and bored, as there are cinemas, tennis courts
concerts in the evenings. There’s also a and a theatre on board, plus plenty of social
beach where you can sit quietly and relax activities in the evening.
or read!

G  Active fun H On foot

Looking for an active holiday? This Do you love walking? Try this walking tour in the
wonderful busy holiday resort offers mountains of Italy. Each day, you will walk with an
tennis, swimming, golf and lots more. experienced guide as part of a group of walkers,
There’s something for everyone. Lessons then spend the night as guests of local people. It’s
are available, so you can learn something a great way to see some beautiful countryside and
new, whether you’re 5 years old or 55! make new friends.
Fun for all the family! Price includes
accommodation and breakfast.

Get it right!
Look at the sentences below and choose the correct one.

Yesterday I've bought some clothes.

Yesterday I bought some clothes.

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