Cambridge 16 General Reading Test 1

Part 1 : Questions 1 to 6

Look at the five comments about lessons, A-E

For which comments are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A– E, in boxes 1– 6.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1. This pupil is interested in the subject despite the way it is taught.

A B C D E

2. This pupil is hoping to have a career that makes use of the subject.

A B C D E

3. This pupil finds the subject harder than they expected.

A B C D E

4. This pupil finds the lessons very entertaining.

A B C D E

5. This pupil appreciates the benefit of doing challenging work.

A B C D E

6. This pupil has realised the connection between two things.

A B C D E

Part 1 : Questions 7 to 14

Questions 7-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?

In boxes 7-14 on your reading answer sheet, write:

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information,

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information,

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this,

7. The festival is held every year.

TRUE FALSE NG

8. This year’s festival focuses on the town’s history.

TRUE FALSE NG

9. Goods displayed in the craft fair are unlike ones found in shops.

TRUE FALSE NG

10. The barbecue will be cancelled if it rains.

TRUE FALSE NG

11. Adults can attend the barbecue at any time without charge.

TRUE FALSE NG

12. Amateur musicians will perform during the whole of the barbecue.

TRUE FALSE NG

13. Seating is available for watching the boat races.

TRUE FALSE NG

14. People attending the festival will be asked to donate some money.

TRUE FALSE NG

Part 2: Questions 15-20

Complete the notes below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 15-20 on your reading answer sheet.

Risks and how to avoid them
Risk Factor	Examples of Farm Activities	Risk Reduction Measures to Consider
Heavy Loads	- Lifting sacks of 15. - Carrying food for animals	- Divide into containers that weigh less - Use a vehicle such as a tractor
Awkward posture	- Lifting a restless 16. - Moving something around a big 17.	- Buy particular 18. to help with support
A lot of 19. while working	Fixing a fallen 20.	Use a workbench instead

Part 2: Questions 21-27

Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 21- 27 on your answer sheet.

21. A approach to selling is fine as long as you do not irritate the customer.

22. Recommend additional products and without being too forceful.

23. Know how to compare similar products which have different

24. Avoid by always saying more than ‘no’.

25. Keep an eye on the of goods on the shelves.

26. If a customer has problems paying with their handle the problem with care.

27. Any from a customer should not affect how you treat them.

Part 3: Questions 28-34

The text has seven paragraphs, A- G.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, i- viii, in boxes 28-34 on your answer sheet.

List of Headings

i A time when opportunities were limited

ii The reasons why Ferrando’s product is needed

iii A no-risk solution

iv Two inventions and some physical details

v The contrasting views of different generations

vi A disturbing experience

vii The problems with replacing a consumer item

viii Looking back at why water was bottled

28. Paragraph A

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

29. Paragraph B

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

30. Paragraph C

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

31. Paragraph D

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

32. Paragraph E

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

33. Paragraph F

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

34. Paragraph G

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

Questions 35-37

Choose the correct letter – A, B, C, or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 35-37 on your answer sheet.

35. What does Ferrando say about his glass water bottle?

A. It matches his bicycle helmet.

B. It is cheaper than a plastic bottle.

C. He has designed it to suit all ages.

D. He wants people to be proud to show it.

36 What does the writer find fascinating about Ferrando’s story?

A. the youthfulness of his ideas.

B. the old-fashioned nature of his products.

C. the choice it is creating for consumers.

D. the change it is revealing in people’s attitudes.

37. What does the writer suggest about Closca’s bike helmet?

A. It has both functional and artistic value.

B. Its main appeal is to older people.

C. It has had extraordinary success worldwide.

D. It is more exciting invention than the glass bottle.

Part 3: Questions 38-40

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet.

Funding a smart invention

Thirty years ago, the methods used by creators to fund their projects involved getting money from the bank or from someone in the 38. Banks today are still a useful source of finance, but investments may also be sought from ‘corporate social responsibility’ projects.

In order to get immediate funding, the method Ferrando took was to use a well-known 39. to advertise his product and request financial support. People who gave a certain figure or over were offered a free gift. In addition, Ferrando advised his donors that his company would create bottles in two colours, followed by a 40. bottle once they had received a more significant amount. In this way Ferrando avoided debt and found out how many people might want his products before manufacturing them.

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