PET For Schools 1
TEST 4
Paper
1 READING AND WRITING TEST
READING
Part
4
Questions
21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct
letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Skateboarding
By Rachel Martin, aged 12
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I’ve practised skateboarding for 28
months now, and I was the youngest person un a street skateboarding competition
last year. I spend my free time at my town’s new skatepark – I rarely stay at
home and watch TV.
Before the new skatepark was built this
year, the nearest skatepark was in a town 10 km away. Some of my older
friends went there, but my mum wouldn’t let me go because I wasn’t old
enough. The only place to skate was on the pavements, but then I fell and
injured my arm. I wasn’t popular with pedestrians either, so I stopped! Nowadays,
though, I can use the new skatepark in the evenings – it’s got huge lights,
so yo can use it even at night.
We’ve got a skatepark at our school
now, too. It keeps us fit! The school skatepark is dangerous for smaller
children like my little brother, though, as the teenage students also use
their rollerskates or ride their BMX bikes there. I guess they prefer it
because the skatepark in town is pretty busy.
I’ve always found schoolwork easy, but
skateboarding is hard! My favourite trick is jumping over boxes. Doing things
like that really makes you concentrate, which is a challenge, but it’s
something I really enjoy. My older sister works as a skateboard instructor,
so one day I’d like to be like her. It’s unusual for girls to skate around
here, so although I love it, it’s a bit lonely. I’d like more girls to join
in!
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21
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In this test Rachel Martin
A.
explains what equipment is needed for skateboarding.
B.
describes the places for skateboarding in her area.
C.
persuades young people to enter skateboarding competitions.
D.
compares skateboarding with other sports.
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22
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Why was it hard for Rachel to go skateboarding last
year?
A.
There wasn’t skatepark
near enough to her house.
B.
None of her
friends were able to go with her.
C.
She was worried
she would hurt herself.
D.
She wasn’t allowed
to go out in the evenings.
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23
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What does
Rachel say about the skatepark at her school?
A.
It allows younger
children to practise their skating.
B.
It takes too many
people away from other sports.
C.
It is used for
several different activities.
D.
It is more crowded
that the skatepark in town.
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24
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What does rachel like about skateboarding?
A.
getting the chance
to be good at something
B.
having to think
carefully
C.
learning new skills
from her sister
D.
doing an activity
with girls of her own age
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25
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Which
of the following might Rachel write in her diary?
A.
Did another
competition today – I won, although I was the youngest. But then I have got
two years’ experience.
B.
Didn’t feel like
practising tonight, so stayed in and watched TV instead. That’s the fourth
time this week!
C.
Was skating on the
pavement today when I fell and hurt my ankle. I’ve done that three times now.
D.
Couldn’t use
school skatepark today – there were too many bikers. My little brother wanted
to play there but it wasn’t safe for him.
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ANSWER
KEY
21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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B
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A
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C
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B
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D
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