RECUPERAÇÂO Module 5

Name: ___________________________________ Class: _____________ Number: ________

Date: ________________________ Mark: ___________________ Teacher: ________________

I- Reading Comprehension
READ THE FOLLOWING BLOG ENTRY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FASHION TODAY.
Dear friends,
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I’m an Italian girl who is very fond of fashion. Fashion is spreading all over the world but in
particular among young teenagers. As a consequence, they all look alike and the result is
the fact that they haven’t got a personal style. This conveys the idea of lack of personality.
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5 Lots of insecure teenagers think that their way of dressing is not suitable for the society
they live in. So, in order to look more beautiful they decide to be like a model and attempt
to break into the modelling world. In fact, modelling is a dream job for many young people.
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So, the question ‘Why are teenagers fascinated by this way of life?’ comes spontaneously. I
think that the reason is poor information. In fact, TV and radio show us only the good
10 things, like gorgeous clothes and surprising fashion shows, but ignore the negative effects
that the fashion industry has on young people.
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We know that all the models look like a Barbie because they are tall, thin and have no
shape. So, teenagers who want to look like them but are fatter than models start eating
only vegetables in order to lose weight. But the consequences may be very harmful, like
15 anorexia and bulimia.
Is fashion worth the trouble?

Daniela Lengo
in http://www.yomag.net (adapted)

A. Match the expressions from the text in A with their meaning in B. (10 p)

A B
1. spreading (l. 2) A. appropriate
2. teenagers (l. 3) B. growing; increasing
3. insecure (l. 5) C. attractive
4. suitable (l. 5) D. adolescents
5. beautiful (l. 6) E. not feeling secure

Answer: 1______ / 2.______/ 3.______/ 4._______ / 5._______ page 1 of 5

B. Mark () the sentences TRUE or FALSE according to the text. (12
p)
TRUE FALSE
1. Fashion is not appreciated by teenagers.
2. Modelling is a dream career for many teenagers.
3. Teenagers are not well informed about the world of fashion.
4. Most models have bodies like Barbie.

C. In which paragraph does the author mention the information below? (12 p)

Write only the paragraph number (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1. The writer’s nationality:________
2. Wanting to have a modelling job: ________
3. The idea of fashion transmitted by the media:________
4. Two eating disorders: ________

D. Choose the correct option according to the text: (21 p)

1. Daniela Lengo is an Italy / Italian girl.

2. Some less confident teens think that their dressing style is not horrible / good for the
society they live in.
3. Bulimia and anorexia / Dressing style and lack of confidence are two eating problems.

E. Match the words in A with the word/expression in B they refer to in the text . (15p)

Write only the letter.

A B
1. I (l. 2) A. models
2. they (l. 4) B. insecure teenagers’
3. they (l. 6) C. Daniela
4. We (l. 12) D. teenagers
5. they (l. 12) E. people in general

Answer: 1______ / 2.______/ 3.______/ 4._______ / 5._______

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II- Use of English

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct option. (20 p)

a. applied for b. insisted on c. listening to d. writing about

1. My friend Kate loves ___________________ music while she is in bed.

2. Julia ___________________ a job as designer in a multinational company.
3. Peter likes __________________ stories__________________ fashion.
4. My neighbour ___________________ paying for the restaurant bill.

B. CIRCLE the correct option to complete the sentences. (20 p)

1. Mary _________ draw graffiti really well but John isn’t.

a) was able to b) is able to

2. When I attended secondary school I _________ play volleyball in the school team.

a) didn’t use to b) use to

3. It’s getting late. We really _________ go now.

a) don’t have to b) have to

4. __________________ draw with both hands when you were a teenager?

a) Did you use to b) You used to

C. Circle the correct FUTURE form. (20 p)

1. We will be / be / will are famous models one day.

2. They don’t go / go / won’t go to the party tomorrow.

3. Do they come / Are they coming / will they come to the meeting?

4. She promised she sings / will sing / didn’t sing tonight.

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 III- Writing

A. WHAT IS WHERE? Write the NUMBERS under the correct heading. (20p)

1) See you soon,

2) Sorry I haven’t written for ages

3) Don’t forget to drop me a line.

4) I’m writing to tell you about my holidays.

5) Hi Frank!

6) Lots of love,

7) I have some good news.

8) Well, it’s time to go.

9) I’m glad to hear that your birthday party was great.

10) Dear Mary

GREETINGS INTRODUCTION CONCLUSION CLOSING

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 PART B (50p)

An English friend of yours is visiting Lisbon next summer holidays.

Write an INFORMAL EMAIL where you give some details about her/his visit.
Don’t forget to:
- tell her/him about the places you can visit and the activities you can do together;
- invite her/him to stay with you in a good hotel.

Organise your email properly: recipient’s email address / subject / greeting / introduction /
body / conclusion / ending / signature.

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