The English Reading Test
A - Form and Colour
This is year-long course is perfect for people who want to learn about how to use a camera and who want to take it up as a profession. Students will learn how to use light and shade, colour and different shapes. The course will also teach students to change their work using computer technology. Tips will be given on how best to get started in the profession. B - Practice makes Perfect
Learn about how to use computer software to make your work life easier. This course is Read moredesigned for people who use computers regularly as part of their career, but who feel they are unable to make the most of the technology. Learn about new software for storing documents and photographs and keeping records. This evening class runs for ten weeks from September to December. C - Armchair Explorer
This is a series of daytime lectures by people who have lived and worked in wild places. Each of the six talks will focus on a different continent. Lecturers will show photographs of the animals and plants, and explain why they are only found in one area. Lecturers will include Leo Holland, a scientist from the Antarctic project, and Milly Oliphant, who researches birds in the Amazon rainforest. Tea and Biscuits provided. D - Art Starter
Are you interested in a career in art? If so,
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Harriet is 71, and is interested in painting and drawing. She would like to go somewhere in the summer where she can learn new tips and paint attractive scenery
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Form and Colour
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Practice makes Perfect
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Armchair Explorer
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Art Starter
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Wild Design
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E. Wild DesignExplanation
The answer "Wild Design" is the most suitable option for Harriet because it suggests a combination of creativity and exploration. It implies that she can learn new techniques and create unique designs in her artwork. The other options, such as "Form and Colour" and "Art Starter," may also involve learning and practicing art, but "Wild Design" specifically emphasizes the idea of creating attractive and unconventional designs, which aligns with Harriet's interest in painting and drawing. "Armchair Explorer" does not directly relate to art, so it is not as relevant in this context.Rate this question:
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Belinda works for a large Art Company and she feels she needs to improve her computer skills. She already has a basic understanding of some common computer programmes, but she wants to learn how to organise her work and store information
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Form and Colour
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Practice makes Perfect
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Armchair Explorer
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Explore your Imagination
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B. Practice makes PerfectExplanation
Belinda wants to improve her computer skills, particularly in organizing her work and storing information. The phrase "Practice makes Perfect" suggests that the best way for Belinda to achieve her goal is through practice and repetition. By practicing using computer programs and organizing her work regularly, Belinda will become more proficient and efficient in managing her tasks and storing information effectively. This phrase emphasizes the importance of consistent practice in order to achieve mastery and improve skills.Rate this question:
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Jenny is interested in a career in design, and wants to learn how to create art and change photographs using special computer programmes. She wants a course that will fit into her normal school day.
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Technology for You
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Explore your Imagination
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Art Starter
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Form and Colour
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B. Explore your ImaginationExplanation
Jenny is interested in a career in design and wants to learn how to create art and change photographs using special computer programs. The course "Explore your Imagination" seems like the best fit for her because it implies that it will allow her to be creative and think outside the box. This course is likely to cover a wide range of design techniques and tools, which will help her develop her skills in art and photo editing. Additionally, since Jenny wants a course that fits into her normal school day, "Explore your Imagination" is probably a course that is offered during school hours.Rate this question:
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George is unable to travel because he has difficulty walking, but he wants to learn more about the wildlife and scenery in different parts of the world.
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Form and Colour
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Art Starter
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Armchair Explorer
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Explore your Imagination
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C. Armchair ExplorerExplanation
The term "Armchair Explorer" refers to someone who explores the world from the comfort of their own home, typically through books, documentaries, or virtual experiences. In this context, George's difficulty walking prevents him from physically traveling, but he still has a strong desire to learn about wildlife and scenery in different parts of the world. Becoming an armchair explorer would allow George to satisfy his curiosity and explore the world from the comfort of his own home.Rate this question:
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Chris wants a change in career, so he’s looking for a full-time course in which he can learn everything there is to know about photography and how to use computers to change and sell his work.
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Technology for You
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Practice makes Perfect
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Wild Design
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Form and Colour
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D. Form and ColourExplanation
The course "Form and Colour" would be the best fit for Chris because it focuses on both photography and computer skills. This course would teach him everything he needs to know about photography techniques and how to use computers to edit and sell his work. The other options, "Technology for You," "Practice makes Perfect," and "Wild Design," may not cover the specific combination of photography and computer skills that Chris is looking for.Rate this question:
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What is the writer doing in this text?
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Reporting what happens in a new television series
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Giving information about how colours influence us
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Giving information about a television presenter
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Giving his opinion of a recent television show
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A. Reporting what happens in a new television seriesExplanation
The writer is reporting what happens in a new television series. They are providing information about the events and occurrences in the show, rather than giving information about how colours influence us, a television presenter, or expressing their opinion of a recent television show.Rate this question:
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Which of the following shows the probable content of the four shows?
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Part 1 – Cleaning Products; Part 2 – Make-up; Part 3 – Clothes; Part 4 – Food Part 1 – Cleaning Products; Part 2 – Make-up; Part 3 – Clothes; Part 4 – Food
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Part 1 – Meeting Designers; Part 2 – Meeting People who Name Colours; Part 3 – Meeting Doctors; Part 4 – Meeting Scientists
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Part 1 – Blue and Black; Part 2 – Red and Orange; Part 3 – White and Grey; Part 4 – Green and Yellow
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Part 1 – Health; Part 2 – Products and Industry; Part 3 – Emotions; Part 4 – Decisions
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C. Part 1 – Blue and Black; Part 2 – Red and Orange; Part 3 – White and Grey; Part 4 – Green and Yellow -
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According to Verity, why is a knowledge of colour important?
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It can help you to choose the best products.
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It can help you to change people’s minds.
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It can help you to sell products.
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C. It can help you to sell products.Explanation
A knowledge of color is important because it can help you sell products. Understanding the psychology of color can influence consumer behavior and decision-making. Different colors evoke different emotions and can create a certain mood or atmosphere. By using the right colors in marketing and advertising, you can attract attention, create brand recognition, and ultimately increase sales.Rate this question:
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Who does the writer respect least?
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Verity Allen
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The people who name lipsticks
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The scientists who work with mice
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The ‘Colour Doctor’
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D. The ‘Colour Doctor’Explanation
The writer respects the 'Colour Doctor' the least because it is mentioned as one of the options and is listed separately from Verity Allen and the scientists who work with mice. This suggests that the writer has less respect for the 'Colour Doctor' compared to the other options.Rate this question:
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Which of the following would make a good title for the text?
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Another great show from Verity Allen! Five Stars!
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Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything.
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Don’t miss this if you work in Business!
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Watch this programme! It will make you healthy!
Correct Answer
B. Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything.Explanation
The suggested title "Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything" would be a good fit for the text because it implies that while the show by Verity Allen is enjoyable, it should be approached with caution and not everything presented should be taken as true or accurate. This title captures the idea that the show may be entertaining but may also contain misleading information.Rate this question:
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