HA6 review reading

HA6. REVIEW. READING







6 What is Sam Prentice doing in the text?
A describing how he became a wildlife biologist
B explaining how he is doing a piece of research
C suggesting how readers can learn about one type of bird
D giving a report of success he’s had in his work


7 What is Sam hoping to discover about American black ducks?
A what their behaviour is like after dark
B which kind of food they need to live on
C which animals are responsible for the fall in their numbers
D what makes the east coast a suitable location for them


8 When Sam spends long periods watching ducks, he
A dislikes having to deal with low temperatures.
B finds there’s enough to do to maintain his interest.
C is glad of the chance to be in a quiet place.
D sometimes finds it difficult to stay awake.


9 What does Sam say about working inside a lab over the summer?
A He feels pleased that he’ll avoid the hot weather.

B He accepts that it’s a necessary part of his job.
C He’s looking forward to studying his results.
D He’s glad he’ll be working with other people.


10 What might Sam say about his experiences of working outdoors?
A Having the right vehicle for bad weather has meant we’ve still carried on working, whatever it’s been like outside.
B We decided that we’d only go to sites that were easy to get to, and I’m really glad we made that decision
C Sometimes the moon hasn’t been very bright, but our equipment provides the amount of light we need to collect information.
D The other people in my team are brilliant, but it’s been hard watching ducks in the same place every day.


11 What is the writer doing in this text?
A introducing a new television presenter
B getting support for a charity project
C describing a woman’s achievement
D recommending a television programme


12 Helen knew she would be safe if she fell because
A she had a net that could catch her.
B she had a stick to support herself with.
C she was wearing special equipment.
D she was quite close to the ground.


13 During her training, Helen was surprised to find that
A staying on the wire was so difficult.
B she had to work so hard at her fitness.
C it was so important to be confident.

D her circus skills were so useful.


14 When Helen performed her work on the high wire
A she was sorry to get to the end.
B the weather conditions were perfect.
C it took less time than expected.
D she managed to keep herself calm.


15 What might Helen say about the walk?
A The view from the high wire was fantastic - I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to have another go
B I must admit I was a little bit frightened, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as going down the Amazon on my own.
C That was the longest quarter of an hour of my life. I couldn’t breathe at all when I first stepped onto the wire
D The training could be painful at times but at least I’m in really good condition now, ready for my next challenge


It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the existing seafront
sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and
an entertainment centre. But a local action group has promised to fight the £30 million redevelopment of the
sports club, which has provided family facilities for over 25 years. The action group was set up three weeks after
the project was announced. Members of the group argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change
the way the town looks. They also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less
healthy activities such 58 as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550
parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result. Local hotel owners
have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will only have a bad effect on the
neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up to 4,000 people being around Layton seafront
late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss
the plans.

16. What is the writer trying to do in the article?
A show why the new leisure centre is needed
B give her own opinion about the new leisure centre
C describe the arguments against the new leisure centre
D suggest where the new leisure centre should be built


It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the existing seafront
sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and
an entertainment centre. But a local action group has promised to fight the £30 million redevelopment of the
sports club, which has provided family facilities for over 25 years. The action group was set up three weeks after
the project was announced. Members of the group argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change
the way the town looks. They also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less
healthy activities such 58 as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550
parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result. Local hotel owners
have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will only have a bad effect on the
neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up to 4,000 people being around Layton seafront
late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss
the plans.

17 What will the reader discover from the article?
A how long it will take to complete the new leisure centre
B how many members the action group has
C how much it will cost to join the new leisure centre
D how long the sports club has been in Layton


It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the existing seafront
sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and
an entertainment centre. But a local action group has promised to fight the £30 million redevelopment of the

sports club, which has provided family facilities for over 25 years. The action group was set up three weeks after
the project was announced. Members of the group argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change
the way the town looks. They also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less
healthy activities such 58 as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550
parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result. Local hotel owners
have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will only have a bad effect on the
neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up to 4,000 people being around Layton seafront
late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss
the plans.

18 What does the action group think about the new leisure centre?
A It will not be right for the area.
B It will cost too much to build.
C It will not attract enough people.
D It will provide too little entertainment.


It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the existing seafront
sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and
an entertainment centre. But a local action group has promised to fight the £30 million redevelopment of the
sports club, which has provided family facilities for over 25 years. The action group was set up three weeks after
the project was announced. Members of the group argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change
the way the town looks. They also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less
healthy activities such 58 as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550
parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result. Local hotel owners
have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will only have a bad effect on the
neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up to 4,000 people being around Layton seafront
late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss
the plans.

19 Which group of people is keen on having the new leisure centre?
A people who do a lot of sport
B people working in the tourist industry
C people who come into Layton by car
D people living near the seafront


It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the existing seafront
sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and
an entertainment centre. But a local action group has promised to fight the £30 million redevelopment of the
sports club, which has provided family facilities for over 25 years. The action group was set up three weeks after
the project was announced. Members of the group argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change
the way the town looks. They also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less
healthy activities such 58 as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550
parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result. Local hotel owners
have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will only have a bad effect on the
neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up to 4,000 people being around Layton seafront
late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss
the plans.

20 What would be a good headline for the article?
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24 In what way did the California job benefit the writer?

A It allowed him to save some money. 60
B It gave him contacts he could use later.
C It made him change his career plans.
D It taught him what life was like in the USA.