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ENT203 READING ASSIGNMENTReading Passage 11. San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf is a historic marketplace on the seafront with trendy restaurants, shops and street performers. Visit Ghirardelli Square, home to amazing Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop and Pier 39, a lively market place with shop...

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ENT203 READING ASSIGNMENT Reading Passage 1 1. San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf is a historic marketplace on the seafront with trendy restaurants, shops and street performers. Visit Ghirardelli Square, home to amazing Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop and Pier 39, a lively market place with shops, restaurants and music. From here you can take a cruise round the Bay. 2. Golden Gate Bridge Connecting San Francisco and Marin County, this is the largest suspension bridge in the world and one of the most famous Californian landmarks. As you can cross the 4200-FT bridge below the famous orange towers, you’ll enjoy awesome views of the entire Bay Area. 3. Alcatraz Island Once a high –security prison, Alcatraz Island is one of the Bay Area’s most interesting tourist attractions. Take the ferry from Pier 41 and visit the dark cell blocks that were home to America’s most wanted criminals. 4. Santa Cruz Go to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is in the lighthouse, and see classic boards including one eaten by a shark- the surfer survived! Next stop, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for a ride on the Giant Dipper rollercoaster. 5. Venice Beach This is where skateboarding started, so you must visit the famous skate park right on the beach. Also watch the bodybuilders at Muscle Beach Gym, which is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career. 6. Hollywood You can stand in the footprints of Johnny Depp at Grumman’s Chinese Theatre and then meet his strangely accurate wax model, along with Hugh Jackman, Lance Armstrong, and Brad and Angelina, all at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Discover how films are made at the working movie studio at Universal Studio Hollywood, where there are also exciting park rides and shows. 7. Los Angeles Have you ever wanted to record yourself? Now you can at the fascinating Grammy Museum. You can also learn how to dance like Michael Jackson, and find out about the links between blues and rap.

8. Disneyland One of the most magical places in the world, Disneyland Park has hundreds of rides such as Space Mountain, Indiana Jones Adventure, Matterhorn and Pirates of Caribbean. A day in Disneyland is a day you will never forget. Read the text and match the person with the place they would enjoy most. Write a recommendation for them in the box. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Madame Tussauds Hollywood Grammy Museum Alcatraz Island

1. “I love ferry rides. They're so much fun. I also like visiting places with an interesting and unusual history.” ……………………….. 2. “I'd love to have my photo taken with all my favorite film stars!” ……………………….. 3. “I really want to go on some exciting rides. I’ve just taken up surfing too so I’d like to learn more about that.” ……………………….. 4. “I'm a keen photographer so I want to go to the place with the best views.” ……………………….. 5. “When I'm on holiday, two things are most important for me: great shopping and great food.” ……………………….. 6. “I'm a music lover and my dream is to record a song.” …………………………………

Reading Passage 2 Read the text carefully and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). Madagascar – When to go Madagascar has two seasons, a warm, wet season from November to April, and a cooler dry season between May and October. However, different parts of the country have very different weather. The east coast is hotter and wetter, with up to 4000mm of rainfall per year. In the rainy season, there are strong winds, and these can cause a lot of damage. Avoid visiting eastern Madagascar between January and March because the weather can make road travel very difficult. The dry season is cooler and more pleasant. The high, central part of the country is much drier and cooler. About 1,400 mm of rain falls in the rainy season, with some thunderstorms, but the summer is usually sunny and dry, but it can be cold, especially in the mornings, with freezing showers, and it may snow in mountain areas above 2,400m, and even stay there for several days.

The west coast is the driest part of the island. Here, the winter months are pleasant with little rain, cooler temperatures and blue skies. The summers can be extremely hot, especially in the southwest. This part of the country is semi-desert, and only gets around 300mm of rain per year. 1. Madagascar has two seasons: warm season and wet season…………... 2. There is more rain in January than in June. …………... 3. Between January and March are beautiful time to visit eastern Madagascar. …………... 4. It sometimes has thunderstorms in the rainy season in the central part of Madagascar. …………... 5. The driest part of the island is the east. …………... 6. The dry season is a good time to visit eastern Madagascar. …………... 7. The center of Madagascar is the coldest part. …………... 8. Snow sometimes falls in Madagascar. …………... 9. The west coast has the best weather in the summer. …………... 10. The high, central part of the country is semi-desert. …………... Reading Passage 3 Read the email and answer the questions. To: Ellie Crest Subject: Surfing Holiday Hi Ellie, I’m so pleased you can come surfing in August! Paul, Rose and Kevin are coming too, so there will be five of us. We’ve decided to return to New Sands, because the surf board hire is so cheap there. I’m starting to think about accommodation. We won’t camp again after last year! I hated staying in a tent in all that rain! Kevin wants to hire a caravan. There are some nice ones with 3 bedrooms, showers and cooking facilities. The problem is, none of the caravan parks take short bookings in the summer. The minimum stay is a week. It’s a shame because there are several nice parks near the beach. There’s a youth hostel in New Sands. It’s the cheapest option after camping, and there’s a big kitchen and dining room where we can cook. The problem is, accommodation is in dormitories and I don’t really want to sleep with strangers. There are a few guest houses in New Sands. Some have triple rooms, so we’d only need to book two rooms. They’re affordable, but we wouldn’t be able to cook there. We’d have to eat out at restaurants, or eat sandwiches for every meal! We’ll have to book soon if we choose that option, because many guest houses are already full. The hotels in New Sands are far too expensive, even though I’d love to stay at the Sunrise Pavilion with its rooftop pool! The final option is to rent a cottage. Few cottages offer mid-week breaks in summer, but I found one. It has three bedrooms - a double, a single and a twin, so two of us would have to share

a bed! There’s a big kitchen diner with a microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The living room has a TV and DVD player. There’s just one bathroom, but there’s a separate WC. There’s a nice garden too. The problem is, it’s 5 miles from the beach, so we’d have to hire a car, because there aren’t any buses. Let me know which option you prefer. Cheers Natalie 1. Last year the friends stayed in a… A. caravan B. tent C. youth hostel 2. Last year the friends had problems with… A. the transport. B. their surf boards. C. the weather. 3. The friends want to stay in New Sands for… A. a week. B. a week and a half. C. less than one week. 4. The problem with the caravan park is that… A. caravans are only available for full weeks. B. there are not have enough beds for everyone. C. all the caravans are fully booked. 5. Natalie doesn’t want to stay in the youth hostel because… A. it is the cheapest. B. she has to share the room with the strangers. C. it does not have any self-catering facilities. 6. What is Not True about the guest house A. It is expensive. B. It doesn’t have a kitchen C. If they stay there, they have to eat out. 7. The Sunrise Pavilion is a… A. hotel. B. restaurant. C. Guess house. 8. What is true about the cottage? A. It has two bedrooms B. It is near the beach C. It allows people to stay for less than a week. 9. In the cottage, …

A. there is a DVD player and a TV in each bedroom. B. the shower and toilet are in the different room. C. the cooking area and washing area are in the different room. 10. The problem with the cottage is… A. its size. B. its location. C. its price. Reading Passage 4 Read the text and choose the best answer for each question.

Celebrity Profile We all know Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, but who is the actress who plays her, Jennifer Lawrence? Fast Facts • Name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence • Place of birth: Kentucky, USA • Date of birth: August 15, 1990 • Profession: TV and film actress Jen’s family • Mother: Karen Lawrence • Father: Gary Lawrence • Brothers: Ben and Blaine Lawrence Did you know? Jennifer has never had acting classes. When she was a child Jennifer liked sports and she played hockey and basketball for all-boys team. She also worked as a model. At the age of 14 she knew she wanted to be an actress, so she went to New York City to look for work. She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M and got work as an actress on TV. Her family moved to Los Angeles so that Jennifer could work on TV and in films. In 2010 she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards including an Oscar. In 2012 she starred in the film The Hunger Games as Katniss Everdeen. When she isn’t working, Jen likes painting, surfing and playing the guitar. 1. What sports did NOT Jennifer play at school? a. basketball b. surfing c. hockey

2. What films hasn’t Jennifer Lawrence starred in? a. Titanic b. Winter’s Bone c. The Hunger Games 3. What cities hasn’t she lived in? a. Los Angeles b. Miami c. New York 4. What jobs hasn’t she done? a. actress b. model c. fashion designer 5. What doesn’t Jennifer do in her free time? a. play hockey b. painting c. surfing 6. What are her two brothers called? a. Karen and Ben b. Ben and Blaine c. Gary and Blaine 7. Jennifer has done some modelling a. True b. False c. Not given 8. She likes playing the piano. a. True b. False c. Not given 9. Jennifer's family supported her dreams to be an actress. a. True b. False c. Not given 10. Jennifer was nominated for an Oscar in 2010 a. True b. False c. Not given Reading Passage 5 Read the text and choose the best answer for each question.

Sixteen - What now? You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next. If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre. St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specializes in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much more. Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more. A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College. 1. The aim of the article is to………… A. advise young people about how to get to university. B. advise young people to stay in education. C. tell young people about the options available. 2. The article advises reader who want a professional career to… A. stay at the same school for two more years. B. go to high school for two more years, then get a degree. C. go to university immediately. 3. St Leopold’s is the best school for… A. good exam results. B. facilities. C. humanities and sciences. 4. You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you… A. pass an exam. B. study both humanities and sciences. C. pay tuition fees.

5. You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you… A. are a boy. B. can afford the tuition fees. C. pass an exam. 6. Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study? A. Wyle River Academy B. Milldown College C. Northacre College 7. Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study? A. Northacre College B. Wyle River Academy C. Milldown College 8. Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place for him to study? A. Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College 9. Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best place for him to study? A. Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College 10. What is the problem with apprenticeships? A. They are expensive. B. They don’t give you any qualifications. C. There are few available. Reading Passage 6 Food and restaurants Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new? Check out one of these hot new restaurants. Last Days of the Raj A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot! A Taste of Tuscany Whether you’d like a great value-for-money lunch or a relaxed evening meal in stylish surroundings, this is the place for you. The chefs have all been trained in Italy and they make both traditional and contemporary dishes. We recommend the pasta and seafood. Your Local Caff

Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts – sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs – with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favorite tunes from the 1980s. The Lemon Tree This pretty restaurant serves healthy food that’s tasty too. Come in for a vegetarian snack at lunchtime or a great fruit smoothie or a cappuccino and a delicious piece of cake in the afternoon. Food is bought from local producers whenever possible. Cheesy Bites A restaurant that only serves cheese, but hundreds of cheeses from many countries and in lots of different forms. They serve reasonably priced lunches but dinner can be expensive. Lovely food and a very elegant dining room, looking onto an amazing flower garden. Fast Best Fast food doesn’t have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren’t bad either. The Chocolate Box The owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don’t come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes. Musical Chairs Have you noticed how music improves the taste of your food? This new restaurant has different types of live music every night except Sundays, and excellent food to go with it. Great fish dishes, steak and pizza. Monday is classic rock night, so see you there! 1. “My girlfriend and I are vegetarian. Could you recommend a suitable restaurant for us?” Tom, aged 18. …………… 2. “My friend has a sweet tooth and I want to take her somewhere special this weekend.” Lucy, aged 16 …………… 3. “My mates and I all love spicy food. Can you recommend somewhere good for us to go tonight?” Dino, aged 21 …………… 4. “I only get 30 minutes off for lunch and I'm in a hurry. Where can I get something quick to eat?” Melissa, aged 27. …………… 5. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day in my opinion. Do you know anywhere that serves a good brekkie?”. Mickey, aged 38. …………… 6. “We love Italian food, especially pasta. Everyone loves Italian, don't they? Any good Italians near here?” Momo, aged 22. …………… Multiple choice 7. Which restaurant serves an all-day breakfast including sausages, bacon and eggs?

A. Last days of the Raj B. A taste of Tuscany C. Your local Caff D. The Lemon Tree 8. Which restaurant serves hot and spicy food? A. Last days of the Raj B. A taste of Tuscany C. Your local Caff D. The lemon Tree 9. Which restaurant is good for people who don't eat meat? A. Last days of the Raj B. A taste of Tuscany C. Your local Caff D. The Lemon Tree 10. In which two restaurants can you listen to some great music? A. Cheesy bites B. Fast best C. The chocolate box D. Musical Chairs Reading Passage 7 Read about a woman’s job as a Christmas elf! And fill in the gaps with the appropriate words or phrases. November a holiday resort wrap days got up uniform dressed third Santa Christmas Christmas tree

A few years ago, I worked as an elf at (1) …………………. in Lapland, in the north of Sweden. The resort was in a forest. Visitors and workers stayed in small wooden cabins all around the forest. There was one large cabin where people ate meals. I started work there in mid (2) …………………. and stayed until just after Christmas. Tourists used to stay at the resort for four (3) …………………... On the first day, they arrived at the airport and travelled to the resort by coach. I didn’t have to work until the evening. Sometimes I went skiing. Then, while the guests had their evening meal, I worked behind the desk in reception. I helped people find their cabins, told them about the itinerary and sold tickets for extra tours. I didn’t dress as an elf at that time; I wore the hotel (4) …………………. On day 2, I and three other elves (5) …………………. at about eight o’clock. Of course, it was still dark at that time. In Lapland it gets light at about half past ten during the winter, and it gets dark again soon after two o’clock. We (6) …………………. in our elf costumes and drove across the snow on skidoos to a cabin in the forest. Inside the cabin, there were huge presents and

huge tools. We had to (7) …………………. the presents and pretend to make toys with the tools. There were mirrors in the cabin windows. These made us look very small. When tourists looked through the windows, they saw tiny elves using normal-sized tools! On the (8) …………………. day, we went to a different cabin – Santa’s cabin! This was the day when the children finally met Father Christmas. The children would meet (9) …………………. and get a toy. Then they came into the elves’ workshop to meet us. This room was full of toys and beautifully decorated with a Christmas tree. I and the other elves pretended to make toys and chatted to the children in our own elf language. The next day, the tourists went home and the next group arrived. I worked on reception again. Working as an elf was great fun, and a magical way to spend (10) …………………...! Reading Passage 8 Digital Habits Across Generations Today's grandparents are joining their grandchildren on social media, but the different generations' online habits couldn't be more different. The over-55s are joining Facebook in increasing numbers, meaning that they will soon be the site's second biggest user group, with 3.5 million users aged 55–64 and 2.9 million over-65s. Sheila, aged 59, says, 'I joined to see what my grandchildren are doing, as my daughter posts videos and photos of them. It's a much better way to see what they're doing than waiting for letters and photos in the post. That's how we did it when I was a child, but I think I'm lucky I get to see so much more of their lives than my grandparents did.' Ironic...