Reading Part 4 - Quyển 1
I’m a big fan of films featuring the spy James Bond. I`ve got most of them on DVD. We’ve recently bought Quantum of Solace, in which Daniel Craig plays the part of Bond. I don`t know why the film’s got that name – but it’s a great movie, anyway.
All the actors who’ve played James Bond have been great, but Daniel Craig, who’s made lots of other films, plays the part better than any of them. Even though he doesn’t talk very much, I think he’s the most perfect actor for the role. He even does a few of the more dangerous things in the film himself, instead of getting someone else to do them. I did wonder sometimes whether he’d be clever enough to defeat the bad people – but I’m not going to tell you the ending. The actress who stars with Craig gives a fantastic performance too – I loved all the glamorous clothes she wore!
The director probably had a hard job making this Bond film as full of action as earlier ones. But the excitement starts right at the beginning here, with a car chase along a mountain road, and plenty of other thrilling scenes, too – Bond leaping off tall buildings and so on. Unfortunately I found the story difficult to follow in places, and it also seemed to be over very quickly – it lasted under two hours. I also felt there weren’t as many jokes as in the old Bond films. And where was all the ridiculous Bond equipment – the underwater car or exploding watch that everyone laughed at? This is more serious, darker Bond film, but I still really enjoyed it.
1. What is Jessica trying to do in her essay?
2. What can a reader find out from Jessica's essay?
3. What does Jessica tell us about Craig in the new Bond film?
4. What is one problem with the film, according to Jessica?
5. Which of these might appear in a magazine review of the new Bond film?
Have you ever been cycling? This spring my older brother and I left the busy city and spent a long weekend cylcling in the countryside. Our average speed was only about 14kph, but that didn’t mater. We hadn’t come to break any speed records, or to get fit and healthy. All we wanted was some fresh air and a break from schoolwork. My bike only once went more than 30kph, and that was when I raced my brother down the only hill on our route.
We really enjoyed cycling along flat, traffic-free country paths. There was plenty of spring sunshine, but it was quite cold, especially in the mornings. We didn’t mind, though-and we soon warmed up as we rode along. Our only problem was when my brakes started making a terrible noise. But I didn’t mind as it gave us an excuse to visit a café while a helpful bike mechanic had a look at it.
That was one of the best things about our route: every few kilometres there was a village where we could find everything we needed. All the local people were reallly friendly, too. However, most places we stopped at served chips with all the meals, which soon got fairly boring.
One night we were woken at 4 a.m by a group of rugby fans singing loudly in the hotel corridor. We were tired and bad-tempered when we set off the next morning and very nearly got lost, but soon felt more cheerful when the came out. That’s what I like about cycling- it’s simple and it’s fun. If you’re looking for a short break that’s active and cheap, then cycling is a great choice!
1. What is Chris Jones doing in this text?
2. What do we find out about Chris’s bike?
3. Chris was pleased because
4. What did Chris dislike about his trip?
5. What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
1. What is Sam trying to do in the text?
2. Sam’s parents took the children to Oakton Farm because they wanted them to
3. What do we learn about Oakton Farm?
4. What does Sam say about his cooking experience?
5. What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
1. In this text Rachel Martin
2. Why was it hard for Rachel to go skateboarding last year?
3. What does Rachel say about the skatepark at her school?
4. What does Rachel like about skateboarding?
5. Which of the following might Rachel write in her diary?
#tồ #test 1 #part 4 #page 18
One to watch!
Essay by Jessica Bourne, aged 14
All the actors who’ve played James Bond have been great, but Daniel Craig, who’s made lots of other films, plays the part better than any of them. Even though he doesn’t talk very much, I think he’s the most perfect actor for the role. He even does a few of the more dangerous things in the film himself, instead of getting someone else to do them. I did wonder sometimes whether he’d be clever enough to defeat the bad people – but I’m not going to tell you the ending. The actress who stars with Craig gives a fantastic performance too – I loved all the glamorous clothes she wore!
The director probably had a hard job making this Bond film as full of action as earlier ones. But the excitement starts right at the beginning here, with a car chase along a mountain road, and plenty of other thrilling scenes, too – Bond leaping off tall buildings and so on. Unfortunately I found the story difficult to follow in places, and it also seemed to be over very quickly – it lasted under two hours. I also felt there weren’t as many jokes as in the old Bond films. And where was all the ridiculous Bond equipment – the underwater car or exploding watch that everyone laughed at? This is more serious, darker Bond film, but I still really enjoyed it.
1. What is Jessica trying to do in her essay?
2. What can a reader find out from Jessica's essay?
3. What does Jessica tell us about Craig in the new Bond film?
4. What is one problem with the film, according to Jessica?
5. Which of these might appear in a magazine review of the new Bond film?
It's full of excitement, with Bond jumping across rooftops, so don't be disappointed by the slow start. | The director wanted to move away from the last Bond film and include a bit less action |
I'm not sure the title tells you much ... but be prepared to watch a rather different kind of Bond movie. | Danlel Cralg performed well as James Bond, but the main female star was disappointing. |
#tồ #test 2 #part 4 #page 38
Cycling in the counntryside
By Chris Jones, aged 14
We really enjoyed cycling along flat, traffic-free country paths. There was plenty of spring sunshine, but it was quite cold, especially in the mornings. We didn’t mind, though-and we soon warmed up as we rode along. Our only problem was when my brakes started making a terrible noise. But I didn’t mind as it gave us an excuse to visit a café while a helpful bike mechanic had a look at it.
That was one of the best things about our route: every few kilometres there was a village where we could find everything we needed. All the local people were reallly friendly, too. However, most places we stopped at served chips with all the meals, which soon got fairly boring.
One night we were woken at 4 a.m by a group of rugby fans singing loudly in the hotel corridor. We were tired and bad-tempered when we set off the next morning and very nearly got lost, but soon felt more cheerful when the came out. That’s what I like about cycling- it’s simple and it’s fun. If you’re looking for a short break that’s active and cheap, then cycling is a great choice!
1. What is Chris Jones doing in this text?
2. What do we find out about Chris’s bike?
3. Chris was pleased because
4. What did Chris dislike about his trip?
5. What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
I’m having a great holiday, spending lots of time in friendly cafes and enjoying being by myself for once! | I’m having really fit cycling so fast up and down the hills in this part of the countryside. |
I’m pleased to be away from cars and lorries for a change. Having a good time, despite some problems. | I’m enjoying cycling with my brother this weekend, and staying at a very quiet hotel in this countryside. |
#tồ #test 3 #part 4 #page 58
Baking
By Sam Jarvis, aged 12
My grandmother loves making bread and cakes, and is always surprised that the rest of my family never does any baking. So my parents decided they’d take me and my younger sister on a course, so that we could all find out how to make bread – and pizza, our favourite food! We booked our places, and set off for Oakton Farm in the countryside.
It was very long drive, and when we arrived we went straight to bed. The next morning we got up early, fed the ducks on the lake, and looked at the bull in the next field. Then we met our teacher, Michael, who seemed quite strict, and the other parents and children, who were really friendly.
The cooking part was brilliant. Michael gave us long white coats to wear, which we all felt a bit silly in. Then we all made bread rolls, mixing flour and water with our hands. My sister kept complaining at first. Then even she started to enjoy it, and to concentrate on following the instructions. Dad made lots of mess, I got flour on the floor and in my hair, and Mum didn’t even get angry! I took ages to make my rolls, though.
We finally put our initials on the bottom of each roll, then made some pizza and decorated them, which was fun. And we didn’t even have to do the washing-up! For something to do while the pizzas were cooking, we all went for a swim in the lake. It was fantastic. Then we went back inside and ate our pizzas. They were the best we’d ever tasted!
1. What is Sam trying to do in the text?
2. Sam’s parents took the children to Oakton Farm because they wanted them to
3. What do we learn about Oakton Farm?
4. What does Sam say about his cooking experience?
5. What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
I made some great bread rolls, but my sister ate them because we didn’t know who they belonged to. | We had to clean up the kitchen, like at your house. But we’ve made great pizza, just like you taught us. |
I loved it, but my sister didn’t really. She found it hard to do what the teacher told her. | We liked swimming in the lake – it helped to pass the time while we waited for our lovely pizzas to be ready. |
#tồ #test 4 #part 4 #page 78
Skateboarding
by Rachel Martin, aged 11
I’ve practised skateboarding for 18 months now, and I was the youngest person in a street skateboarding competition last year. I spend my free time at my town’s new skatepark – I rarely stay at home and watch TV.
Before the new skatepark was built this year, the nearest skatepart was in a town 10 km away. Some of my older friends went there, but my mum wouldn’t let me go because I wasn’t old enough. The only place to skate was on the pavements, but then I fell and injured my arm. I wasn’t popular with pedestrians either, so I stopped! Nowadays, though, I can use the new skatepark in the evenings – It’s got huge lights, so you can use it even at night.
We’ve got a skatepark at our school now, too. It keeps us fit! The school skatepark is dangerous for smaller children like my little brother, though, as the teenage students also use their rollerskates or ride their BMX bikes there. I guess they prefer it because the skatepark in town is pretty busy.
I’ve always found schoolwork easy, but skateboarding is hard! My favourite trick is jumping over boxes. Doing things like that really makes you concentrate, which is a challenge, but it’s something I really enjoy. My older sister works as a skateboard instructor so one day I’d like to be like her. It’s unusual for girls to skate around here, so although I love it, it’s a bit lonely. I’d like more girls to join in!
Before the new skatepark was built this year, the nearest skatepart was in a town 10 km away. Some of my older friends went there, but my mum wouldn’t let me go because I wasn’t old enough. The only place to skate was on the pavements, but then I fell and injured my arm. I wasn’t popular with pedestrians either, so I stopped! Nowadays, though, I can use the new skatepark in the evenings – It’s got huge lights, so you can use it even at night.
We’ve got a skatepark at our school now, too. It keeps us fit! The school skatepark is dangerous for smaller children like my little brother, though, as the teenage students also use their rollerskates or ride their BMX bikes there. I guess they prefer it because the skatepark in town is pretty busy.
I’ve always found schoolwork easy, but skateboarding is hard! My favourite trick is jumping over boxes. Doing things like that really makes you concentrate, which is a challenge, but it’s something I really enjoy. My older sister works as a skateboard instructor so one day I’d like to be like her. It’s unusual for girls to skate around here, so although I love it, it’s a bit lonely. I’d like more girls to join in!
1. In this text Rachel Martin
2. Why was it hard for Rachel to go skateboarding last year?
3. What does Rachel say about the skatepark at her school?
4. What does Rachel like about skateboarding?
5. Which of the following might Rachel write in her diary?
Did another competition today – I won, although I was the youngest. But then I have got two years’ experience. | Didn’t feel like practicing tonight, so stayed in and watched TV instead. That’s the fourth time this week! |
Was skating on the pavement today when I fell and hurt my ankle. I’ve done that three times now. | Couldn’t use school skatepark today – there were too many bikers. My little brother wanted to play there but it wasn’t safe for him. |
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