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ReadingRead the extract from a story. Circle the correct answers (A-D). The Pennine Way is a 469-kilometre walking path which runs from the Peak District in Derbyshire to just inside the Scottish border. Other trails go further, but it is known as the most challenging. Some people see this trail as an opportunity to take a pleasant day's hike on a small section of the route, but eighteen-year-old David Lemming saw it as a challenge. 'I'd come across a great account of hiking the whole trail, written a few years ago, and I was determined to do it myself. I didn't feel anxious - I was just excited to get going.' Things went perfectly for the first week. David was really enjoying the experience. Since many people use the trail, he was constantly meeting fellow hikers, so he never felt isolated. 'But then it got really stormy, he says, 'so a lot of people gave up. I could go for hours without seeing anyone at all. But as long as I had my mobile, I wasn't really worried about anything bad happening.' Unfortunately, something bad did happen. During a particularly heavy rain storm, David slipped in the mud and fell about ten metres down the hill. 'I realised I'd broken my arm immediately. Then I found that my mobile had fallen out of my pocket. And when I tried to get up to look for it, I couldn't stand up at all. My leg was injured too!' All he could do was to shout for help. 'I yelled until my throat was sore, he says. 'And nothing happened. But then I saw a head at the top of the hill someone had heard me. A man came down, saw the state I was in and called for help. And really, that was the most amazing part of the whole experience. At the hospital, even the doctors were impressed at how much of the trail I'd covered. I felt really proud.' 1 The Pennine Way is A the longest trail in Britain. B located mainly in Scotland. C not popular within experienced walkers. D considered a difficult trail to walk. 2 Where did David get the idea of hiking the trail? A From reading about it B From his parents C From hearing an account of it D From being challenged by a friend | ListeningListen to four dialogues and choose the correct answers (a-c). 1 If Jack doesn't go to Sam's party, Jack will a blow his top. b tear his hair out. c lose face. 2 When Kate hears about Ann's results, she will a be on edge. b be over the moon. c be green with envy. 3 The girl thinks that Meg ..................... over unimportant things. a tears her hair out b is over the moon c blows her top 4 The boy says that Ewan was ...................... about the interview he was going to. a losing face b on edge c tearing his hair out SpeakingWhile studying in Britain, you are sharing a flat with another student. You are having problems with your flatmate because he/she leaves the lights on after using the toilet. Talk with your flatmate and agree on some rules in the flat. WritingYoung people tend to show all aspects of their life on their social media network page. Write an essay (180-200 words) in which you present the advantages and disadvantages of displaying private life online. 3 How did David get help after his accident? A He called for help on his mobile. B He spoke to a passer-by. C He called out until someone heard him. D He returned to the trail and found someone. 4 What is the best title for the article? A A Foolish Adventure B How a Mobile Saved a Boy's Life C Near Tragedy, But No Regrets D Fear and Tragedy on the Pennine Way |
