Reading Practice Texts from Past Exams

Junio 1997: Smoking and Health

This section presents responses related to smoking and health.

  1. It’s a group which explains the dangers of smoking. They make anti-smoking campaigns and are especially concerned with limiting cigarette advertising.
  2. Yes, it is a very bad habit. You should know it can affect your life very badly. Smoking is a bad habit among teenagers. The cigarette contains dangerous items which destroy the human brain and lungs. It causes different diseases such as cancer in various parts
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English Grammar Practice Questions

  1. (A) They are enjoying a visit after a long separation
  2. (A) Let’s go to a movie
  3. (C) Taking a plane costs more but saves time
  4. (D) In a clothing store
  5. (C) More time is needed to evaluate Ted’s condition
  6. (A) She doesn’t want to practice any more
  7. No answer provided
  8. (B) It is an excellent restaurant
  9. (D) He doesn’t want to go to the party because it starts late
  10. (B) She might have missed her flight from Boston
  11. (B) She is not surprised by the man’s statement
  12. (A) lower the woman’s final grade
  13. (C) Ray is behaving
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Key Characters and Story Points

Dolphin Experience

Sala and Cham went to see a dolphin experience. There they had a room and a chance to get into the water and swim with them. He saw hundreds of fish of all colors underwater, and they talked to the dolphins.

Cham Joins Pod Life

He wants to help his father. At his father’s workplace, new nanobots have been installed that remain inside the team, checking everything daily. They find and fix problems even before they occur.

Who is Eston?

Eston is Sala’s grandmother’s brother. Eston managed

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Understanding the Complex Relationships in Pride and Prejudice

CHAPTER 7 1º Why was Elisabeth surprised that Darcy wanted to marry her? Darcy had convinced Charles not to marry Jane because she wasn’t rich and had no important connections. There was no difference between Elizabeth and Jane, yet Darcy wanted to marry Elizabeth. 2º Why did Darcy write the letter to Elizabeth? She had accused him of two things, and he wanted her to know the truth about them. 3º How did Darcy explain the fact that he hadn’t wanted Charles to marry Jane? He knew that Charles

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How Matilda Defeated Miss Trunchbull

Matilda Reveals Her Special Power

Matilda told Miss Honey a big secret: she had a special power. She could move things with her eyes, just by thinking very hard. At first, Miss Honey didn’t believe her. She thought Matilda might be joking. However, Matilda wanted to prove it. She looked at a glass of water on the table. Inside the glass, there was a small newt. Matilda stared at the glass and concentrated. Suddenly, the glass tipped over, and the newt fell out! Miss Honey was very surprised. She

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If I Stay Book Review and Analysis

Do you ever wonder how it would feel to have the power of choosing between life and death? I don’t, but I do know that isn’t an easy decision. Well, it wasn’t for Mia. In an instant, her whole world was shattered, leaving her with only questions. What will happen if she leaves? If she loves? If she stays?

About the Book and Author

If I Stay was published in 2009 by Dutton Books and written by American author, Gayle Forman. It won the NAIBA Book of the Year award and was a 2010 Indie Choice Honor Award

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