Progress Test 1 Intermediate Reading (Adults)

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Read the email. Are the statements true (T), false (F) or not given (NG)? Hi Kate It was good to hear from you the other day. I know you’ve been really busy with the move and getting everything sorted out in your new home. I can’t wait to come and visit! I’m so glad that you enjoyed reading The Lacuna. I thought you would, as you’ve been to Mexico and the States and probably know some of the places mentioned. Whenever I read one of Barbara Kingsolver’s novels I realise that I will never be as good a writer as she is! But I can dream, can’t I? As the new school year is almost here I’ve decided to start doing some evening courses as I don’t want to get into the habit of staying at home watching TV. I’ve signed up for a new course in creative writing at the local college. The programme looks quite interesting as we will be covering different aspects of writing like poetry, biography, fiction and screen writing. The only thing I’m not looking forward to is reading my ‘work’ to the rest of the group but I suppose everyone will be feeling nervous about that. I’ve also just discovered that someone is offering drumming lessons at the community centre down the road. I was at a friend’s house recently and they had a huge drum kit in the music room. Of course I had to have a go … you know me. I’ve always wanted to be in a rock band. Wow! It was so fantastic. Luckily they don’t have any neighbours as I’m sure I made a terrible noise but at least I thought I was good! It was such fun and then, the other day, I saw a poster advertising drumming workshops locally. You pay for a course of six lessons and I guess after that you’ll know whether you want to continue or not. I’m really excited. It’s such a good way to get rid of stress and it’s quite good exercise as well. I read that they also do team-building sessions in companies so I might suggest it to my boss as morale is pretty low at the moment and a lot of people are thinking of leaving. I think it would be great to get together and just make as much noise as possible! You could suggest it to your boss too! How about you? Have you had any more thoughts about joining that photography class you were talking about? It would be a good way to meet people and I’m sure your tutor would take you out and about so you’d get to know the local area a bit better. There’s so much you can do with digital photography these days and you’ve certainly got a great camera. If we do all the courses we want to do, we’ll have no time to see one another. Perhaps we should book a date in the diary now before we become famous artists! How about next weekend? LoveAlice xKate has just moved into a new house. _ NG_The Lacuna is a work of fiction.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The email mentions that Kate enjoyed reading The Lacuna, implying that it is a work of fiction.

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2.

Alice has been to the USA.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
C. Not given

Explanation
The statement only mentions that Alice has been to the USA without specifying whether it is true or false. Therefore, it cannot be determined from the given information whether the statement is true, false, or not given.

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3.

Alice has read other books by Barbara Kingsolver.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement implies that Alice has previously read books written by Barbara Kingsolver. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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4.

Alice is doing a course in creative writing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement does not provide any information about Alice doing a course in creative writing. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that Alice is doing a course in creative writing. Hence, the answer is False.

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5.

Alice doesn’t want to read her work to other people.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement clearly states that Alice does not want to read her work to other people. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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6.

Alice has had drumming lessons.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement "Alice has had drumming lessons" is false. This means that Alice has not had drumming lessons.

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7.

Her friend’s house is detached.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement implies that her friend's house is not connected to any other building and stands alone. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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8.

Alice suffers from stress.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
C. Not given

Explanation
The information provided does not give any indication or confirmation about whether Alice suffers from stress or not. The statement is incomplete and does not provide enough information to determine the answer.

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9.

The atmosphere at work isn’t good.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement "The atmosphere at work isn't good" is a subjective statement, meaning it is based on personal opinion or perception. Since there is no additional information provided to contradict or disprove this statement, it can be assumed to be true. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

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10.

She wants to suggest drumming to Kate’s boss.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement "She wants to suggest drumming to Kate's boss" is not supported by any information in the given text. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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11.

Kate has found a photography class.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "Kate has found a photography class" indicates that Kate has discovered a photography class, implying that the information is true.

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12.

Kate is a good photographer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
C. Not given

Explanation
The statement only mentions that Kate is a good photographer, but it does not provide any information about whether the statement is true or false. Therefore, it cannot be determined whether the answer is true or false based on the given statement.

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13.

Alice suggests meeting up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Not given
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Alice suggests meeting up. The answer is true because the statement clearly states that Alice suggests meeting up.

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Progress Test 1 Intermediate Reading (Adults)

Alice has been to the USA.

Alice has read other books by Barbara Kingsolver.

Alice is doing a course in creative writing.

Alice doesn’t want to read her work to other people.

Alice has had drumming lessons.

Her friend’s house is detached.

Alice suffers from stress.

The atmosphere at work isn’t good.

She wants to suggest drumming to Kate’s boss.

Kate has found a photography class.

Kate is a good photographer.

Alice suggests meeting up.