Reading Part 4 - Quyển 5
#tồ #test 1 #part 4 #page 18
New TV Star
Carolina Fenton talks about her first TV role
'I never expected to spend some of my first year at university filming The Muldoons. I'd only ever acted at school, but I'd loved the book since I was eleven. My grandmother used to say I was just like Polly Muldoon and I always imagined myself playing her.
I'd taken a year off to go travelling before university. While I was in Mexico, my mother emailed me to say there were plans to turn the book into a TV drama. I knew I had to go for the part. She was surprised at first, but sent my photograph to the director and persuaded him to meet me. I flew back and got the part.
The outdoor filming started a week into term, so I got permission from the university to be away for three weeks. Once I was back at university, I got up at 6.00 am to write the essays I'd missed. I didn't tell my university friends, but they found out and thought it was great.
It was an amazing experience - I'm so lucky. After university, I definitely want to make acting my career. I'm not from an acting family, though my grandmother was an opera singer. I've tried for other TV parts but haven't received any offers yet.
I don't know how I managed it all, because I had a full social life too. When filming finished, I hardly knew what to do. I've since appeared in two college plays. Unfortunately, I haven't been home much and now my first year at university is over, I'm off to Spain for the summer with friends.'
1. In this text, Caroline Benson is
2. Why did Caroline decide to try for a part in The Finnegans?
3. What does Caroline say about her mother?
4. How did Caroline manage to find time to do the filming.
5. Which of the following would Caroline write to a penfriend?
I’m going to continue with my studies, but hope to have the opportunity to do another TV programme soon. | Now I’ve finised both the filming and my first year at university, I plan to spend more time with my family. |
I enjoyed filming the TV drama but I’ve missed having a social life - I don’t know what to do at weekends. | Acting is more difficult than I’d expected, but I’ve learned a lot from my family members who work in the bussiness. |
#tồ #test 2 #part 4 #page 38
Maria Mutola
Former 800 metres Olympic champion
In 1988, Maria Mutola was playing football as the only girl in an all-boys team in a local competition in Mozambique. ‘We won,’ she said. 'At first no one thought it was a problem that I was a girl. But then the team we beat complained.'
The story appeared in a focal newspaper and Jose Craveirinha, who had encouraged other African athletes, learnt about Maria. He went to meet her and found her kicking a ball around outside the football club. He realised immediately that she was fast. ‘He talked to me about athletics. I had no idea what he meant. The only sport I knew about was football. Then he bought me running shoes and took me training. It was such hard work and my legs really ached.' But Jose visited her parents and persuaded them she could be successful and this would help end their poverty. They agreed to let him take her away to train.
In 1991, she finally accepted an invitation to train in the United States. She had refused previously because she knew she would miss her family. Her background was unlike those of the girls she met in the US. She explains, 'They were good athletes but, while I worried about my parents having enough to eat, they worried about dresses and make-up. They knew very little about me and even less about my problems. But I knew I was lucky to be there. The trainers were brilliant and I learnt a lot.'
Today, Maria still runs and for most of the year she lives happily in South Africa with her mother.
The story appeared in a focal newspaper and Jose Craveirinha, who had encouraged other African athletes, learnt about Maria. He went to meet her and found her kicking a ball around outside the football club. He realised immediately that she was fast. ‘He talked to me about athletics. I had no idea what he meant. The only sport I knew about was football. Then he bought me running shoes and took me training. It was such hard work and my legs really ached.' But Jose visited her parents and persuaded them she could be successful and this would help end their poverty. They agreed to let him take her away to train.
In 1991, she finally accepted an invitation to train in the United States. She had refused previously because she knew she would miss her family. Her background was unlike those of the girls she met in the US. She explains, 'They were good athletes but, while I worried about my parents having enough to eat, they worried about dresses and make-up. They knew very little about me and even less about my problems. But I knew I was lucky to be there. The trainers were brilliant and I learnt a lot.'
Today, Maria still runs and for most of the year she lives happily in South Africa with her mother.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
2. Jose Craveirinha found out about Maria when
3. When José first introduced Maria to athletics, she
4. What does Maria say about the girls she met in the United States?
5. What would Maria say about her life?
Jose has made all my dreams possible. From the first day we met, I was certain I wanted to become a top athlete. | My life hasn’t always been easy but I've had many opportunities. Running is important to me and so is my family. |
I regret becoming involved in athletics. It was horrible leaving Mozambique and my parents. I'd like to go back to football. | The US has some wonderful training facilities, so I'm glad that I agreed to go when I was first offered the chance. |
#tồ #test 3 #part 4 #page 58
Gareth Ellis
Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a nursery teacher. His older brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth’s dream was always to become a clown. Three years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus. “People laugh when we tell them ,” says Kath. “But it’s true. Gareth has wanted to be a clown since we took him to the circus when he was three.”
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and return home for the winter. Gareth’s brothers are old enough to look after the house while they are away.
“I can’t say it was easy,” says Kath. There was a lot to think about and organise. We only had a car and a very small caravan to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths.”
“People ask about my education,” says Gareth, “but from the beginning, wherever we go, someone has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone back at school and I’ve got a computer. I’ve never fallen behind my classmates.”
And the future? “It was a difficult decision,” says Kath, “but there was no other way to teach Gareth about being a clown. I’m happy to say it’s working, and we’re enjoying it.” And Gareth? “I’m going to be the main clown in a circus one day,” he says,” perhaps Bippo’s circus.”
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and return home for the winter. Gareth’s brothers are old enough to look after the house while they are away.
“I can’t say it was easy,” says Kath. There was a lot to think about and organise. We only had a car and a very small caravan to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths.”
“People ask about my education,” says Gareth, “but from the beginning, wherever we go, someone has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone back at school and I’ve got a computer. I’ve never fallen behind my classmates.”
And the future? “It was a difficult decision,” says Kath, “but there was no other way to teach Gareth about being a clown. I’m happy to say it’s working, and we’re enjoying it.” And Gareth? “I’m going to be the main clown in a circus one day,” he says,” perhaps Bippo’s circus.”
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
2. What would a reader learn about Gareth from the text?
3. Alan and Kath joined the circus because
4. When they first joined the circus, Kath
5. Which postcard did Gareth write just after he joined the circus?
We’ve just arrived and I love it already. There’s lots of space for our things and I’ve even got my own computer. | I don’t miss much from home. I’m managing to do all my school work. See you in the winter. |
I really enjoyed meeting Bippo the Clown today, but I’m missing my school friends, and I’d love a nice hot bath. | I’m learning all about the circus and how to entertain people. I also have a new school to go to. |
#ttn #test 4 #part 4 #page 78
Little Chefs
For one group of children aged between ten and fifteen, Saturdays are spent learning the art of serious cooking. Their weekly lessons in small classes are so popular that there is a waiting list of 30 children who want to do the course. Parents pay £280 for the course where their children can have fun and learn how to make good food.
Class member Bill, aged ten, says, "I love my mum's cooking and now I can do it better than her. The teachers make us laugh, especially when we sit down with them to share the food we've made."
Flora is twelve, and she’s having problems preparing onions. “I love cooking. I did a meal for ten friends which they really enjoyed. Then my mum suggested I take up a hobby, instead of doing nothing at weekends. I was happy staying at home, so I wasn’t too keen at first. I’m really glad I decided to come, though.”
Their teacher, Philippe, says, “It’s great fun. Children pay attention and remember things better than adults, although the kitchen isn’t always as tidy when they’re cooking! As adults, we’re always learning more about food. If parents interest their children in cooking while they are young, they’ll have enough skill to make food for themselves when they leave home.”
Class member Bill, aged ten, says, "I love my mum's cooking and now I can do it better than her. The teachers make us laugh, especially when we sit down with them to share the food we've made."
Flora is twelve, and she’s having problems preparing onions. “I love cooking. I did a meal for ten friends which they really enjoyed. Then my mum suggested I take up a hobby, instead of doing nothing at weekends. I was happy staying at home, so I wasn’t too keen at first. I’m really glad I decided to come, though.”
Their teacher, Philippe, says, “It’s great fun. Children pay attention and remember things better than adults, although the kitchen isn’t always as tidy when they’re cooking! As adults, we’re always learning more about food. If parents interest their children in cooking while they are young, they’ll have enough skill to make food for themselves when they leave home.”
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
2. What can a reader find out from this text?
3. Why did Flora join the course?
4. What does Philippe say about his young students?
5. What would one of Philippe's students say to a friend?
We made onion soup yesterday. The course is great, although there are 30 people in my class | I go every Saturday, and now I can cook as well as my mum. I'm ten, and I'm the oldest. |
It's great. No one's over 15 and the food looks delicious. I just wish we could eat it together instead of taking it home | I was on a waiting list for ages, but now I'm on the course. Last week I cut up some onions - it was hard. |
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