Reading Comprehension (2009 / 2010)Grade: 12 Arts/Science / Text 1 Samples

Read the text and the questions. Choose the best word or phrase to answer each question according to the information in the table:

Suitable for infants aged 2 months plus Relieves pain Reduces fever Strawberry flavour Original and Sugar free varieties Warning: May cause drowsiness Calpol Infant Suspension / Calpol Sugar Free Infant Suspension

Questions:1. Calpol is a medicine for children who suffer from _____.

a. allergy b. coughingc. fever d. heart problems

2. The word “relieves” means_____.a. reduces b. increases c. changes d. causes

3. Before giving the medicine to infants who are _____ Mums should consult doctors. a. 12 months b.1-6 yearsc. over 6 years d. under 2 months

4. A 6-year old child can take _____.a. two large spoonfuls 4 times a day b. three large spoonfuls 4 times a dayc. four large spoonfuls 6 times a day d. five large spoonfuls 3 times a day

5. This medicine shouldn’t be taken for more than _____ without speaking to a doctor.a. two days b. three daysc. four days d. five days

Age DosageInfants under 2 months Consult your doctor

2 to 3 months (weighing 4 kg and not a premature baby)

A single 2.5ml spoonful may be given. A second 2.5ml spoonful may be given if necessary, after 4 – 6 hours. Read the leaflet before dosing in case medical advice should be sought.

Don’t give more than 2 doses. If further doses required consult your doctor.Age Dosage

Infants 3 to 12 months One to Two small (2.5ml)spoonfuls (half a sachet) up to 4 timesa day

Children 1 to 6 years One to Two large (5ml) spoonfuls (sachets) up to 4 times a dayChildren over 6 years Ask pharmacist to recommend a suitable product

Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Don’t use more than 4 doses each day. Don’t give your child this medicine for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor

Tours Spain and Portugal in 4 days

Lisbon and Fatima

4days/3nights from Euro 458

Departures 5 Mar 2006 – 25 Mar 2007on every Sunday

1st day MADRID - LISBONDeparture from our BUS TERMINAL: Parking  Oriente Sq - at 9.00 a.m. - to Portugal. Arrival in Lisbon and overnight

2nd day - LISBON Breakfast and overnight. Morning, panoramic city tour. Afternoon at leisure - Optional sightseeing tour of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.

3rd day LISBON - FATIMA - LISBONBreakfast and overnight. Excursion to Fatima (lunch not included). Back to Lisbon and free time.

4th day LISBON - MADRIDBreakfast. Transfer to the Bus Terminal. Departure to Madrid

Questions:

1. In this Tour tourists will travel by .ــــــــــــــa. Plane b. busc. Boat d. train

2. Tourists will start their tour from ــــــــــــــ.a. Lisbon b. Fatimac. Madrid d. Portugal

3. This Tour is available every ــــــــــــــ.a. day b. weekc. month d. year

4. The route of the tour is ــــــــــــــ.a. Lisbon-Madrid-Fatima- Lisbon- Fatimab. Madrid- Fatima - Lisbon- Madrid-Fatimac. Fatima- Madrid- Lisbon- Fatima –Madridd. Madrid-Lisbon- Fatima- Lisbon- Madrid

5. In a 4-star hotel, a double room costs ــــــــــــــ.a. 480 € b. 500 €c. 540 € d. 960 €

Price in Euro or US$*(depending the exchange rate)

Double Roomper person Single room

3-star hotel 458 € 500 €4-star hotel 480 € 540 €

THE MALDIVES (The pearls of the Indian Ocean)

The Maldives is a country made of a group of tropical islands with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons. It's a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous coral reefs and the wealth of marine life. The country stretches 820 km north to south and 120 km east to west. Out of the incredibly large number of islands only 200 islands are inhabited, with 44 islands adapted as exclusive resort islands. When to Visit the Maldives If you're looking for a few extra hours of sunshine then you should visit the Maldives between December and April, which is the dry season. This is the high season, however, and resorts can be fully booked and prices are higher than the rest of the year. The Christmas-New Year period is the busiest and most expensive part of the high season. Between May and November it's still warm, but the skies can be cloudy, humidity is higher and rain is more likely. This is the low season, and there are fewer tourists and prices are lower. The transition months of November and April are said to be associated with increased water clarity and better visibility for divers.Questions:1. The Maldives is a small country in the _____.

a. Pacific Ocean b. Atlantic Oceanc. Indian Ocean d. Arctic Ocean

2. How many inhabited islands are there in the Maldives?a. 44 b. 120c. 180 d. 200

3. The Maldives is famous for its _____.A. beaches b. buildingsc. malls d. trees

4. If you want to travel to the Maldives for a cheaper price, you should go in _____.a. November b. Decemberc. January d. February

5. The word “fabulous” means _____.a. terrible b. wonderfulc. silent d. large

Study the data given in the table, then answer the questions below:

Question:1. The table above is about _____.

a) airline schedule b) weather forecastc) swimming instructions d) school timetable

2. It will possibly rain on _____.a) Sunday b) Mondayc) Wednesday d) Thursday

3. The highest temperature is expected to be on _____.a) Monday b) Tuesdayc) Wednesday d) Friday

4. On Sunday, the weather will be _____.a) snowy b) rainyc) stormy d) fine

5. You can go on a picnic on _____.a) Friday b) Sundayc) Tuesday d) Wednesday

TUESDAY 15°C/20 Afternoon showers

WEDNESDAY 13°C/21°C Early shower, clearing

THURSDAY 13°C/21°C Possible shower

FRIDAY 13°C/23°C Fine

SATURDAY 16°C/28°C Mostly fine

SUNDAY 19°C/29°C Few showers

MONDAY 20°C/30°C Mainly fine

Study the data given in the table, then answer the questions below:

Questions:

1-The chart is about _____.a- the reasons for eating meat. b- the dangers of eating meat.c- the benefits of eating meat. d- the value of buying meat.

2-Vegetarians think that eating meat can cause _____.a- bad breath b- lung problemsc- headache d- heart problems

3-Some people prefer to be vegetarians because meat can result in _____.a- reducing weight b- diabetesc- over weight d- tiredness

4-For some people, digestion problems are due to _____.a- avoiding meat b- gout diseasec- high stress d- eating meat

5-Vegetarians are people who _____.a- depend mainly on meat. b- eat nothing but meat.c- recommend eating meat. d- avoid eating meat.

Some

people

believe that

eating meat

causes heart

problems

Vegetarians:

People who

do not eat

meatSome

people

think that

eating meat

can cause

overweight

Some people

believe that

eating meat

can cause

digestion

problemsSome people

believe that

eating meat

causes heartproblems

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Questions:

1. The labels above are about _____.a. dry cleaning b. washing machinesc. manufacturing instructions d. garment caring instructions

2. Which garment can be washed with high temperature washing machines?a. Garment A b. Garment Bc. Garment C d. Garment D

3. Which garment was not made in the United States of America? a. Garments A, B&D b. All Garments

c. Garments A&D d. Garment C

4. Garments B and D are made of cotton and they _____.a. must be washed in hot water. b. must be taken to the dry clean.c. can be washed in washing machines. d. can be washed in cold water.

5. Which garment is medium size?a. The jeans b. The T- Shirtc. The white blouse d. The long sleeved T- shirt

Garment AGarment B

Garment C Garment D

100% COTTON

Machine wash in

hot water.BleachTumble

dry high.Made in U.S.A

100% NAYLO

N

Dry clean in

very cold

water.No

bleachTumble

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Information Guided Holidays Self Guided Holidays Paths And Trails2007 Tours Tour Grading Tour Calendar Tour Map

Introduction

South Devon Coast Path

1066 Country Walk

Offa’s Dyke Path

The Mortimer Trail

The Angles' Way

The Pennine Way

Yorkshire Dales Centurion Walk

Coast to Coast Walk

Cumbria Way

Hadrian’s Wall Path

Borders Abbeys Way

Fife Coastal Path

Reivers' Way

West Highland Way Great walks in:

Exmoor

The Black Mountains

The Cotswolds

Central Lakeland

Hadrian’s Wall 7-day walk

Hexham – Our tour base

Picture: Hotbank Crags - Don Brownlow, Borders Photography

 

Holiday options

Code: HWP

Date: 16-22 September

Terrain Grade: 2/3

Price: £235

88 miles (138kms) - including loop to visit Vindolanda, slightly off-route

Day 1 : Wallsend to Heddon-on-the-Wall

15 miles (24kms)

Day 2 : Heddon-on-the-Wall to

Chollerford 15 miles (24kms)

Day 3 : Chollerford to Housteads 11 miles (18kms)

Day 4 : Vindolanda to Carvoran 11 miles

(18kms)

Day 5 : Carvoran to Walton 10 miles

(16kms)

Day 6 : Walton to Carlisle 11 miles

(18kms)

Day 7 : Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway

15 miles (24kms)

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail runs for 84 miles (135kms) across the north of England linking Wallsend near Newcastle-upon-Tyne with Bowness-on-Solway on the west coast of Cumbria. Once it leaves the busy area of Tyneside the path closely follows the historic line of the Roman wall and therefore lies within a World Heritage Site for much of its length. Some of Roman Britain’s most important sites, such as the forts at Housteads and Vindolanda, lie on or close to the Wall, and we will allow time to visit these and other major historical sites.

In addition to the obvious interest provided by Hadrian’s Wall, much of which is remarkably intact, the route enjoys some amazing North Pennine scenery, particularly in the middle section around Steel Rigg and Sewing shields Crags. Hadrian’s Wall can be seen marching into the distance, taking in its stride a series of small hills, each of which provides beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Hadrian’s Wall Path offers a unique opportunity to combine the satisfaction of walking coast to coast with an exciting historical theme.

Question:1. ‘Footpath Holidays’ arranges holidays for people who like to _____.

a) camp b) drivec) run d) walk

2. How many kilometres is the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail?a) 84 b) 88c) 135 d) 138

3. Which forts will you visit?a) Carvoran and Walton b) Housteads and Vindolandac) Steel Rigg and Sewingshields d) Wallsend and Heddon-on-the-Wall

4. How many miles will you walk on the first 4 days of the holiday?a) 52 b) 61c) 67 d) 84

5. On which day will you walk 16 kms?a) the first b) the thirdc) the fifth d) the seventh

6. Who took the photograph?a) Don Brownlow b) Footpath Holidaysc) Hadrian’s Wall d) Hotbank Crags

7. According to the text, the best scenery is near _____.a) Steel Rigg and Sewingshields Crags b) Chollerford and Housteadsc) Newcastle-upon-Tyne d) Walton and Carlisle

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The Marina Sporting Club – Sharjah

THE DESERT DEER KIDS CLUB: ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

For more information, contact us on (06)555-1111 or log on to our website: http://www.marinasport.com

Question:

1. What will the Pool Café offer a child on his/her birthday?

Did you know that the Desert Deer Kids Club has its very own Birthday Club? Sign up your child and they will receive a fun Birthday Card with a free balloon. This will be filled with helium at no charge if you take it to our novelty store, Gulf Fun. Your child will also get a free ice cream cone if they bring the card along to the Pool Cafe. Pick up a registration form from Reception and register your child in the Birthday Club today! Did you also know that if you book your child's birthday party at the Marina Sporting Club, we'll give you a birthday cake free?!

Improve your child’s flexibility and concentration with Susan every Monday at 10:00am in the Activity Room.

The tennis program is coached by tennis professionals. Each course is over a 12-week period, in groups of 8 children maximum. There are many different levels and abilities; please speak to the coaches to get advice on the right group for your child. Leave your name and contact details at Reception.

For children aged 6 months and above, a supervised Crèche situated in the Activity Room. Saturday to Thursday from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Cost per child: Dhs 35. For 2 hours or less: Dhs 25, and for 1 hour or less: Dhs15. For all Crèche bookings, please contact Reception.

On Monday nights with fully qualified coaches, on the Utility Court. Registration in advance is a must - please contact Reception.

Come and join your friends for an hour of fun & sociable games of volleyball led by John. Every Friday and Saturday from 2pm on the Sand court, for 13- to18-year-olds.

11 - 11:45 Story time - Library11 - 11:45 Beach Football - Sand Court12 - 12:45 Dodge ball - Squash Court12 - 12:30 Arts and Crafts3:00 - 4:00 Pool Floats - Pool side3:00 - 4:00 Bouncy Castle - Main Hall

The Crèche

Tennis Coaching

Junior YogaJoin the Birthday Club

Tennis Coaching

Teen Volleyball

Fridays Junior Activities

a) A birthday card b) A free balloonc) An ice cream cone d) A birthday cake

2. How much does it cost to leave a child at the Crèche for half an hour?a) Dhs 35 b) Dhs 25c) Dhs 15 d) Less than Dhs 15

3. If your little brother is at the Club on Monday morning, what activity can he join?a) Volleyball b) Yogac) Tennis d) Football

4. Which activity takes place on the Sand Court?a) Volleyball b) Yogac) Tennis d) Dodge ball

5. What do you have to do if your child wants to join the Birthday Club?a) Sign a birthday card b) Book a birthday partyc) Go to the Pool Café d) Register his/her name

6. Which of the following can you join without booking in advance?a) The Crèche b) Dodge ballc) Tennis d) Junior football

7. What can a child do at the Club on Friday morning?a) Go to the Crèche b) Watch a moviec) Play football d) Join a Teen Volleyball game

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Question:

Discover Iceland

5 days

From only   Dhs 3500

Fly from Dubai

This exciting holiday takes you to Iceland, where you can see some of the most dramatic scenery in the world: rocky coastlines, magnificent waterfalls, hot springs, ice-cold lakes and volcanoes.

Deposit Dhs 500 per person

Winter DeparturesOn Feb 12 and March 26 '07 we offer you the chance to choose from the following winter excursions: a jeep safari, a snowmobile adventure, and the Northern Lights, to show you the very best of Iceland.

Your visit begins in the capital, Reykjavik, which lies between the mountains and the sea. The name means ‘ Smoky Bay’ because of the steam that rises from the natural hot springs, which are used to heat the city.  This unique city of culture and history enjoys a mixture of old traditions, modern buildings and friendly people.

Flights are by scheduled services of IcelandairDepart Dubai: 1300 hrsReturn Arrival: 2010 hrs

All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Return scheduled flights to Keflavik Transfers between airport and hotel Four nights’ accommodation including

breakfast Services of a local representative Reykjavik city tour All UAE and overseas airport taxes and

security charges

Single Room Supplement Dhs 1050 Optional Excursions Insurance

Departure Date Adult Price Airport

12 Feb 07 Dhs 3500  

26 Mar07 Dhs 3850 Dubai

09 Apr 07 Dhs 4200  

23 Apr 07 Dhs 4900 Dubai

07 May 07 Dhs 4200  

04 June 07 Dhs 5600  

25 June 07 Dhs 5600 Dubai

16 July 07 Dhs 5600 Dubai

1. The sea near Reykjavik is called 'Smoky Bay' because _____.a) the city's heating system forms smoke.b) there is naturally hot water there which makes steam.c) people like to smoke cigarettes there.d) factories there make smoke and steam.

2. The times of the flight _____.a) are always the same b) are the same but on different daysc) can change depending on circumstances d) are scheduled exactly and do not vary

3. Transport from the airport to the hotel is _____.a) included in the holiday price b) not included in the holiday pricec) organized for you but you have to pay extra d) not organized for you

4. How many winter excursions does the text mention?a) two b) threec) four d) five

5. The cheapest month to fly to Iceland is _____.a) June b) Mayc) April d) February

6. Flights usually leave Dubai at around _____.a) breakfast time b) lunchtimec) dinnertime d) bedtime

7. You do not have to pay more for_____.a) insurance b) a hotel room for one person only.c) a tour of the capital city d) extra excursions.

Study the chart below, then circle a, b, c or d:

Fossil Fuels Production and Consumption

Question:1. These charts show that _____ produces and consumes more total fossil fuels than any other country in the world.

a. Saudi Arabia b. Russiac. China d. US

2. _____ is not one of the top ten consumers of fossil fuels a .Germany b. UKc. US d. Mexico

3. "Fossil Fuels" mean _____.a. petroleum, coal and natural gas b. food stuff c. mineral water d. industrial factories

4. According to 2001 statistics, Russia_____. a. produces more than it consumes b. consumes more than it produces c. consumes more than China d. produces less than China

5. The countries that almost have the same production amounts are _____: a. the United Kingdom and Canada b. Italy and South Korea c. Australia and Mexico d. Iran and India

6. The number of the European countries that produce oil is _____ those that consume it. a. more than b. less than c. the same as d. not different from