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Reading 1

Read the article and circle the letters next to the correct answers.

People stay healthy when they eat only the amount of food they need and when they exercise. However, many Americans eat too much, and they seldom exercise. In fact, a surprising 45 percent of American adults are overweight.

The problem is the United States may be found in the environment. To begin with, Americans have too much food available. For example, many restaurants are open from early in the morning to late at night. Second, many Americans eat foods that are too high in fat and too low in fiber, and some even snack all day long. Third, modern conveniences and technology, such as power lawn mowers and the Internet, make it easy for Americans to remain inactive and avoid exercise.

Doctors have suggested some solutions to the problem. Americans need to eat foods that are low in fat and high in fiber, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. They also need to exercise for twenty minutes a day, three times a week. By following this plan, Americans can improve their overall health and set good examples for their children.

How often do Americans need to exercise to stay healthy?

Every morning, every day.
Forty minutes a day, every day.
Thirty minutes a day, three times a week.
Twenty minutes a day, three times a week.

2. Based on the passage, why are many Americans overweight?

Technology makes people lazy.
The American lifestyle is unhealthy.
Children are following their parents’ examples.
People only exercise for twenty minutes each day.

How can the overweight problem be solved?

People need to go to the doctor often.
People need to stop using the Internet.
Schools need to teach classes on staying healthy.
Americans need to eat better and get more exercise.

Based on the passage, which of these sentences is true?

About half of adult Americans are too fat.
Most Americans like the watch television a lot.
Most Americans do not have time to exercise every day.
American parents teach their children healthy eating habits.

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Reading 2.

Read the following article.

Electronic mail, or e-mail, is a technological advancement of the last part of the twentieth century. E-mail is like regular mail, except that messages are sent between computers. It is easy and fast. You can use e-mail to communicate with friends, do business, and retrieve information from around the world in just seconds. But this technology has created a new problem: Is your e-mail really private?

An e-mail messages passes through several computers before it arrives at its destination. People who work at companies that manage e-mail systems can easily read your private e-mail. In addition, more than 33 percent of companies in the United States regularly check their employees’ e-mail. Think of Internet e-mail as a paper postcard – any mail clerk can read it.

E-mail has made our lives easier, but it has also created new problems. Will you change the way you use e-mail? Are you nervous knowing that anyone can read your private messages? It will be interesting to see how the use of e-mail will change in the twenty-first century.

Match the words with their meanings. Write the letter on the line.

….. 1. retrieve a. operate

….. 2. world b. own

….. 3. several c. get

….. 4. destination d. many

….. 5. manage e. globe

f. location

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Reading 3.

Read the passage.

In the United States in the 1850’s, men’s roles were very different from women’s. Most men had to go to work to bring home money. They had to be strong and support their families. Men were not supposed to show their emotions.

However, women also had their own role. Most women had to stay at home and take care of children. They had to cook and clean. Most women did not work outside of the home. They were mostly wives and mothers.

Now, more women are becoming professionals. Some men are staying home and taking care of their children. In the United States, women are quickly changing from dependent and emotional to strong and independent. Men are now encouraged to show their feelings. These old stereotypes are changing dramatically in many countries of the world.

Match the words with their meanings. Write the letter on the line.

….. 1. roles a. expected to

….. 2. dramatically b. provide for ideas

….. 3. support c. oversimplified images

….. 4. supposed to d. tasks, jobs

….. 5. stereotypes e. quickly/unexpectedly
f. need

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Reading 4.

Read the passage.

Miles Davis is known as one of the greatest trumpet players of all time. All the most talented jazz musicians of his day recognized Davis’s outstanding gift for music.

In ó1926, Davis was born to a successful African-American family in Alton, Illinois. He grew up near St. Louis, Missouri, and as a youngster performed with local bands. He moved to New York in 1944 and studied music at the Juilliard School for a brief time. He soon left Juilliard to join Charlie Parker’s „Bebop” group. He played with Parker’s band until 1948.

Between 1949 and 1969, Miles Davis was one of the leading jazz musicians in the United States. He participated in the development of many significant trends in the history of jazz, including cool jazz, modal jazz, and fusion. Later, in his career as a bandleader, Davis recognized talent in other musicians and soon discovered John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and many others who would become famous for their own innovative styles.

Miles Davis was admired for his cool personality and quiet elegance. In the last twenty years of his life, he did not perform regularly, but he continued to give the world many innovative pieces of music that still surprise listeners today. Long after his death in 1991, his work continues to entertain and inspire people all over the world.

Match the words with their meanings. Write the letter on the line.

….. 1. recognized a. styles

….. 2. outstanding b. original

….. 3. brief c. respected

….. 4. trends d. short

….. 5. innovative e. identified

f. excellent

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Reading 5.

Read the article and answer the questions.

Young boy has „close call”

Jesse Manning had a close call last week – or at least that’s what his family and friends thought. This is his side of the story.

„One day last week, I was playing baseball in the yard with my friends. My friend Harry hit the ball the way to the back of the yard, and it rolled right into the old well! All of the houses in the neighbourhood have old wells in their yards, but most of them are dry. It was one of my favourite baseballs, so I decided to climb into the well to get it. As I was climbing down, I suddenly fell. I became really frightened, but when I realized I wasn’t hurt, I began looking around. My friends said they called my name, but I didn’t hear them.

It was around dinnertime, and my mom was cooking in the kitchen. All of a sudden she noticed how quiet it had become. She became suspicious. When she looked out in the yard, she saw all my friends standing around the well. She ran to the well and yelled my name. Bu I couldn’t hear her. She ran back to the house, called the emergency number, and then called my father at work.

The firemen arrived and climbed to get me. They found me sitting and looking into a metal box full of incredible things. I had a few minor scratches, but nothing serious.

Here’s the best part of the story – that evening I was on the news showing the world my amazing discovery.”

What do you think the other children did when Mrs. Manning went to get help?

What do you think Edward Manning did right after he got call at work?

What do you think the Manning family did about the old well after Jesse’s accident?

What do you think Jessie found in the metal box?

MEGOLDÁSOK:

Reading 1 / 1d 2b 3d 4a

Reading 2 / 1c 2e 3d 4f 5a

Reading 3 / 1d 2e 3b 4a 5c

Reading 4 / 1e 2f 3d 4a 5b

Reading 5 / 1.They tried to see down the well. 2.He rushed home. 3.They probably had it filled in, 4.He probably found old coins and some jewels.

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