Copy Of Gateway B1+ Unit 2 Reading + Use Of English
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Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence. Across AntarcticaFor many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) …………… They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) …………… During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole (3) …………… This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) …………… They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) …………… Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) …………… It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!A. Every day they had to cover over 25 miles in freezing conditions.B. A few years before this, they had rowed across the Atlantic in a seven-metre owing boat in another race.C. Many teams have tried the same challenge and failed. D. Is it maybe the desire to push your body to its limits?E. All three had lost a lot of weight and were in severe pain.F. This time they were joined by another amateur, Doctor Ed Coats.G. For three young men in 2009, it meant a journey of 430 miles across some of the most hostile country on our planet, Antarctica, in a race to the South Pole.
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About This Quiz
This quiz, titled 'Copy of Gateway B1+ Unit 2 Reading + Use of English', assesses the ability to comprehend and analyze English texts through a series of questions about an adventurous expedition across Antarctica. It challenges learners to understand context, infer meanings, and evaluate text structure.
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Choose the best answer
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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.
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According to the text, most people like adventure
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If it means they can experience different cultures.
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but are satisfied with journeys which are not dangerous.
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But are too frightened to go on dangerous journeys.
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A. If it means they can experience different cultures.Explanation
The text suggests that most people enjoy adventure, specifically if it allows them to experience different cultures. This implies that people are willing to engage in adventurous activities as long as it offers them the opportunity to explore and learn about different cultures. The other options, such as being satisfied with non-dangerous journeys or being too frightened for dangerous journeys, are not supported by the information provided in the text.Rate this question:
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Which team was the best prepared?
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The British and the Norwegians were equally prepared.
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The British were better prepared because this was their second trip and they had trained for it.
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The Norwegians because they were professionals
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A. The Norwegians because they were professionalsExplanation
The correct answer is the Norwegians because they were professionals. This implies that being professionals, the Norwegians had more experience and expertise in their field, which would have allowed them to be better prepared compared to the British team. The fact that the British had made a previous trip and had trained for it does not necessarily mean they were better prepared overall.Rate this question:
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According to the text
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The British men had different professions, but they shared a passion for adventure.
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None of the British men were professional sportsmen.
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The three British men had been on many expeditions together.
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A. The British men had different professions, but they shared a passion for adventure.Explanation
The given answer states that the British men had different professions, but they shared a passion for adventure. This means that despite having different occupations, they all had a common interest in seeking out exciting and daring experiences. This suggests that their shared passion for adventure was a unifying factor among them, regardless of their individual professions.Rate this question:
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What do we learn about the boat race?
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It was a difficult race for the three men.
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It didn’t put them off going on a new adventure.
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It was the most difficult race of all.
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A. It didn’t put them off going on a new adventure.Explanation
The answer suggests that despite the difficult boat race, the three men were not discouraged and still decided to embark on a new adventure. This implies that they are resilient and determined individuals who are not easily deterred by challenges.Rate this question:
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During the race to the South Pole they
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Slept at night and melted ice during the day.
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Finished the race, but were ill from exhaustion and cold.
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Had difficulties, but they finished victorious.
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A. Finished the race, but were ill from exhaustion and cold.Explanation
During the race to the South Pole, the individuals managed to complete the race, however, they suffered from illness caused by extreme exhaustion and cold. This suggests that despite facing challenges and difficulties along the way, they were able to overcome them and reach their goal. However, the physical toll of the race resulted in their health being negatively affected.Rate this question:
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In the author’s opinion, most people
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Would like to have adventures if they had the chance.
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Don’t like adventures or difficult conditions.
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Find these adventures interesting, but wouldn’t like to take part in them.
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A. Find these adventures interesting, but wouldn’t like to take part in them.Explanation
The correct answer is that most people find these adventures interesting, but wouldn’t like to take part in them. This answer is based on the author's opinion, which suggests that while people may be intrigued by adventures, they are not necessarily inclined to actively participate in them due to the challenges and difficulties involved.Rate this question:
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I got up and then I had breakfast.AFTER I ……………………………………………………………………… got up.
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had breakfast after I hadExplanation
The correct answer is "had breakfast after I had." This answer correctly rearranges the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. The original sentence is missing a verb after "I" in the first clause. By adding the verb "had" after "I" in the second clause, the sentence becomes grammatically correct. The correct answer also maintains the chronological order of events, stating that the speaker had breakfast after getting up.Rate this question:
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I enjoy eating vegetables more now than when I was young. USE I ……………………………………………………………………… eating vegetables much when I was young.
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didn't use to enjoyExplanation
The correct answer "didn't use to enjoy" is the appropriate completion for the given sentence. It indicates a change in preference over time, suggesting that the person did not enjoy eating vegetables when they were young, but now they do. The phrase "didn't use to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true in the present.Rate this question:
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I had cleaned the car, we went for a drive. THEN I ……………………………………………………………………… we went for a drive.
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cleaned the car and thenExplanation
The correct answer is "cleaned the car and then". This is because the sentence "I had cleaned the car, we went for a drive" implies that the action of cleaning the car happened before going for a drive. Therefore, the correct sequence of events is "cleaned the car and then we went for a drive".Rate this question:
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During the making of film, Nick felt ill and had to leave. HE While ……………………………………………………………………… the film, Nick felt ill and had to leave.
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he was makingExplanation
The correct answer is "he was making" because it completes the sentence and provides the missing information. The phrase "he was making" indicates that Nick felt ill while he was in the process of making the film, which explains why he had to leave.Rate this question:
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Have you always liked spinach? TO Did you ……………………………………………………………………… spinach when you were a child?
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use to likeExplanation
The correct answer is "use to like." This is because the phrase "use to like" is the correct form of the verb "used to" when talking about past habits or preferences. In the given question, the speaker is asking if the person liked spinach in the past when they were a child. Therefore, "use to like" is the appropriate phrase to use in this context.Rate this question:
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I did all the exercises and the lesson ended. DONE When the lesson ……………………………………………………………………… all the exercises.
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ended I had doneExplanation
The correct answer is "ended I had done" because it correctly completes the sentence and maintains the past tense. It indicates that the speaker had finished doing all the exercises when the lesson ended.Rate this question:
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My grandmother liked playing chess with her friends. WOULD My grandmother ……………………………………………………………………… with her friends.
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would play chessExplanation
The correct answer is "would play chess". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "would" is used to indicate a repeated action or habit in the past. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "play" is "would play".Rate this question:
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The man drove very fast and he had an accident. DRIVING When the accident happened, the man ……………………………………………………………………… very fast.
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was drivingExplanation
The sentence "The man drove very fast and he had an accident" indicates that the man was already driving when the accident occurred. Therefore, the correct answer is "was driving" as it indicates the continuous action of driving at the time of the accident.Rate this question:
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