EER023X - Assignment 2 Name:
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PART 1: Read the text about rock climbing and answer the questions below. Only select 1
answer for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
Rock Climbing
A month ago, I had no idea that on Sunday afternoon in July I'd be 50 metres above the ground and enjoying it.
Now I looked down at the river far below me and realised why people love rock climbing. My friend Will and I
had arrived at the Activity Centre on Saturday evening. The accommodation wasn't great, but we had
everything we need; beds, blankets and some food plus we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh
air. On Sunday morning, we met the other ten members of our group. James had come along with two friends,
Harry and George, while sisters Maria and Sara had come with Isabella. We had come from many different
places, so none of us knew the area. We knew we were going to spend some time outdoors, but none of us was
sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock climbing and then we
changed at lunchtime. Will and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a
good deal of pushing, we went out at last. We were covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we had
done.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. advertise the Activity Centre
B. describe some people she met
C. explain how to do certain outdoor sports
D. say how she spent some free time
2. What can the reader learn from the text?
A. when to depend on other people at the centre
B. how to apply for a place at the centre
C. what sort of activities you can experience at the centre
D. which time of year is best to attend the centre
3. How do you think the writer might describe the weekend?
A. interesting
B. relaxing
C. frightening
D. unpleasant
4. What do we learn about the group?
A. Some of them had been there before.
B. They had already chosen their preferred activities.
C. Some of them already knew each other.
D. They came from the same city.
5. Which of the following advertisements describe the Activity Centre?
A. ACTIVITY CENTRE B. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Make up your own timetable - Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation provided.
choose from a variety of activities (horse-riding, fishing, hill- Work with a group - we show you a range of outdoor
walking, sailing, mountain biking). activities that you didn’t realise you could do!
C. ACTIVITY CENTRE D. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Enjoy the luxury of our Set in beautiful countryside. You can spend the day doing
accommodation - each room has its own bathroom. Work outdoor activities and we will find you accommodation with
with a group, or have individual teaching. a local family.
PART 2: For this part, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that
fits the gap. Each question carries 1 mark. Some are done as examples for you.
An Incredible Vegetable
Garlic, a member of the Lilliaceae family which also includes onions,
is (1) _________________ (COMMON) used in cooking all around the world. China is
currently the largest producer (PRODUCT) of garlic, which is particularly associated with
the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe. It is native to central Asia and has long had
a history as a health-giving food, used both to prevent and cure (2) _________________
(ILL) In ancient Egypt, workers building the pyramids were given garlic to keep them strong,
while Olympic athletes in Greece ate it to increase their resistance to infection. The forefather
of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic was as (3) _________________
(EFFECT) as penicillin in treating infections. Modern-day scientists (SCIENCE) have
proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for
people who have coughs and colds. In (4) _________________ (ADD), some doctors believe
that garlic can reduce blood pressure (PRESS). The only disadvantage (ADVANTAGE) to
this truly amazing food is that the strong and rather (5) _________________ (SPICE) smell
of garlic is not the most pleasant!
