Act 7 Ingles II

Act 7: Profundización Unidad 2 (Reading Comprehension)

Review of Attempt 1

Started on: viernes, 18 mayo 2012, 05:34

Completed on: viernes, 18 mayo 2012, 06:14

Time taken: 40 mins 16 secs

Raw score: 55/75 (73 %)

Grade: 55 out of a maximum of 75

1 Marks: 5

READING I: PEOPLE

You have to choose one book for each person that best matches their interests according to the reading ¨People¨. Choose "None" if there isn't a match

Margaret Atwood - The Edible Woman

Margaret is an ordinary girl. She has finished university and started her first job. But really she is just waiting to get married. All goes well at first, but there is something inside her which does not want the safe life and the dull husband she has found. A novel which manages to be funny and thoughtful at the same time.

This book is for:Choose one answer.

a. Norman

b. Melanie

c. Gina

d. Rachel

e. None

f. Dean

IncorrectMarks for this submission: 0/5.

2 Marks: 5

READING II: COLORS

Answer the following question after reading ¨Colors¨ Story

Which of the following would make a good title for the text?

Choose one answer.

a. Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything.

b. Watch this programme! It will make you healthy!

c. Another great show from Verity Allen! Five Stars!

d. Don’t miss this if you work in Business!


3 Marks: 5

READING III: JUST ONE TOUCH

After you read the story answer the following question:

Where is Momma going?

Choose one answer.

a. to a social club

b. to a business meeting

c. to a party

CorrectMarks for this submission: 5/5.

4 Marks: 5



The jewelry box looks magical. What does this mean?

Choose one answer.

a. It looks like it was made a long time ago.

b. It looks expensive.

c. It looks like it has special powers.

d. It looks simple.


5 Marks: 5

READING II: COLORS


Which of the following shows the probable content of the four shows?

Choose one answer. a. Part 1 – Health; Part 2 – Products and Industry; Part 3 – Emotions; Part 4 – Decisions b. Part 1 – Blue and Black; Part 2 – Red and Orange; Part 3 – White and Grey; Part 4 – Green and Yellow c. Part 1 – Meeting Designers; Part 2 – Meeting People who Name Colours; Part 3 – Meeting Doctors; Part 4 – Meeting Scientists

d. Part 1 – Cleaning Products; Part 2 – Make-up; Part 3 – Clothes; Part 4 – Food


6 Marks: 5



How might the end of the story make a reader feel?

Choose one answer.

a. wondering what happens next

b. sure that the girl is in danger

c. a clear ending


7 Marks: 5



What does Momma tell her daughter about the box?

Choose one answer.

a. that she must never touch it

b. that it is magical

c. that the jewels are expensive

d. that she can touch it when she is older


8 Marks: 5

READING II: COLORS


What is the writer doing in this text?

Choose one answer.

a. giving information about how colours influence us

b. giving his opinion of a recent television show

c. giving information about a television presenter

d. reporting what happens in a new television series


9 Marks: 5

READING I: PEOPLE


William Holt - Trigger in Europe

This is the story of the author and his horse as they travelled twenty thousand miles through Europe. They slept over 400 nights in the open through the four seasons of the year. Over the Alps, the Apennines and the Dolomites they went, eating, sleeping and facing hard times together.


a. Dean

b. Norman

c. None

d. Gina

e. Melanie

f. Rachel


10 Marks: 5



At the beginning of the story, where is the girl sitting?

Choose one answer.

a. next to the window

b. on the bed

c. on the floor

d. in a chair


11 Marks: 5

READING I: PEOPLE


Alta Macadam - Blue Guide to Italy

This has been described as 'the best guide in English' to Italy. It includes detailed information on history, churches, museums and art galleries as well as some practical information about hotels, restaurants, transport and so on. There are suggested tour routes, backed up with maps, town plans and illustrations.


a. None

b. Gina

c. Rachel

d. Norman

e. Dean

f. Melanie


12 Marks: 5

READING I: PEOPLE


Barbara Paul - A Cadenza for Caruso

It is 1910. The New York Metropolitan Opera House is preparing a new Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini. It will star Enrico Caruso, the famous singer and friend of Puccini, but a murder disturbs the preparations and Caruso's friend is suspected! Can he save his friend in time? An exciting read for lovers of music and crime


a. Melanie

b. Gina

c. Norman

d. None

e. Rachel

f. Dean


13 Marks: 5

READING I: PEOPLE


Edith Templeton - The Surprise of Cremona

This unusual travel book, written over forty years ago, is filled with descriptions of people and places in Italy. It is both extremely well-written and full of fascinating pieces of information. A good choice for those planning to visit the country for the first time. It is also extremely funny.


a. Melanie

b. Rachel

c. None

d. Gina

e. Norman

f. Dean


14 Marks: 5

READING I: PEOPLE


Elizabeth Taylor - The Blush

Her sharp eye watches men and women go about their everyday lives and explores the mysteries of the human heart. In the short stories, first published in 1958, we see how well Elizabeth Taylor describes hidden depths of feeling and personality with a few carefully chosen words.


a. Norman

b. Gina

c. None

d. Rachel

e. Melanie

f. Dean


15 Marks: 5



How old is the girl?

Choose one answer.

a. 11

b. 6

c. it doesn't say


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