Gateway B1+ Unit 2 Reading + Use Of English
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Can you pass this Gateway "B1+ Unit 2 Reading + Use Of English" quiz that we have brought for you? The quiz is to test your reading and comprehension skills. You have to read a paragraph, and then you will need to answer the questions related to that paragraph. The quiz will also better your skills, and you will definitely enjoy it. All the best to you with the quiz.
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For 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 make 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 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 program 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 of 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-meter rowing 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 countries on our planet, Antarctica, in a race to the South Pole.
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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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Because they don't have something better to do.
Correct Answer
A. If it means they can experience different cultures.Explanation
The correct answer is "if it means they can experience different cultures." This is because the text suggests that most people enjoy adventure if it allows them to have the opportunity to experience different cultures. This implies that the aspect of cultural exploration is an important factor for people when it comes to enjoying adventurous journeys.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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None of these
Correct Answer
C. The Norwegians because they were professionalsExplanation
The correct answer is that the Norwegians were the best prepared because they were professionals. This implies that their level of expertise and experience in whatever task or activity they were preparing for was higher compared to the British team. Being professionals suggests that they have undergone extensive training and have a deep understanding of their field, giving them an edge in terms of preparation.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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None of these
Correct Answer
A. The British men had different professions, but they shared a passion for adventure.Explanation
The passage states that the British men had different professions, indicating that they had different occupations or jobs. However, despite their different professions, they all shared a passion for adventure. This means that while they may have had different careers, they were united in their love for exciting and daring experiences.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 was the most difficult race of all.
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It did put them off
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It didn’t put them off going on a new adventure.
Correct Answer
D. It didn’t put them off going on a new adventure.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the boat race did not discourage the three men from embarking on a new adventure. This implies that despite the difficulties they faced in the race, they remained determined and willing to take on new 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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Had problems, but they managed it.
Correct Answer
B. Finished the race, but were ill from exhaustion and cold.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the individuals participating in the race to the South Pole were able to complete the race, but they suffered from exhaustion and cold. This implies that they faced challenges and hardships during the race, but were still able to reach the finish line. However, their physical condition was negatively affected by the extreme conditions they encountered, leading to illness.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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Didn't like adventures much
Correct Answer
C. Find these adventures interesting, but wouldn’t like to take part in them.Explanation
Most people find these adventures interesting, but wouldn't like to take part in them. This suggests that while individuals may be intrigued by the idea of adventures, they prefer to experience them vicariously rather than actively participating.Rate this question:
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Did you ……………………………………………………………………… spinach when you were a child?
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Never like
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Barely like
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Not use to like
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Use to like
Correct Answer
D. Use to likeExplanation
The correct answer is "use to like." This is because the question is asking about a past action or habit, specifically whether the person liked spinach when they were a child. The phrase "use to" is used to talk about past habits or actions that were regular or repeated in the past but are no longer true in the present. In this case, it suggests that the person had a habit of liking spinach when they were a child.Rate this question:
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I ……………………………………………………………………… eating vegetables much when I was young.
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Didn't use to enjoy
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Used to enjoy
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Had to
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Was forced to
Correct Answer
A. Didn't use to enjoyExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't use to enjoy." This suggests that the speaker did not find enjoyment in eating vegetables when they were young. The phrase "didn't use to" implies a past habit or behavior that is no longer true in the present. Therefore, it can be inferred that the speaker did not have a liking for vegetables in their younger years.Rate this question:
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I got up and then I had breakfast. AFTER I ……………………………………………………………………… got up.
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Had lunch after I had
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Had dinner after I had
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Have breakfast after I had
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Had breakfast after I had
Correct Answer
D. Had breakfast after I hadExplanation
The correct answer is "had breakfast after I had" because it follows the chronological order of events. The sentence states that the person got up first, and then they had breakfast. The phrase "after I had" indicates that the action of having breakfast occurred after the action of getting up.Rate this question:
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