Text 1: GOOD LUCK! A
Decide if the statement is True (T), False (F), or if the information is Not Given (NG) in the text.
Recycling is the same as upcycling.
F (lines 1-3)
Decide if the statement is True (T), False (F), or if the information is Not Given (NG) in the text.
Methane is less harmful than carbon dioxide.
F (line 18)
Decide if the statement is True (T), False (F), or if the information is Not Given (NG) in the text.
Kiwi skin does not contain minerals.
NG
Does the author believe what the media say about the harmful effects of playing video games?
No
If something is ‘written for the shock value’ (line 10), that means it is written to …
A attract investors.
B support a claim.
C elaborate on an idea.
D surprise and upset people.
D surprise and upset people.
According to paragraph 1, what is food upcycling?
It refers to the practice of using foods and ingredients that
would normally be thrown away (line 3)
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the word ‘appetizing’ (line 5)?
A healthy
B popular
C tasty
D funny
C tasty
What does ‘it’ (line 10) refer to?
salmon skin (that has been dried, fried, and salted) (line 9)
Based on the information given in paragraph 1, identify TWO claims the media have made about video games.
(i) they make us violent (lines 2-3)
(ii) they damage our brain structure (line 3)
Based on the information given in paragraph 3, why does the writer use the word ‘positive’ (line 12) in italics?
A It’s a name.
B It’s for emphasis.
C It’s direct speech.
D It’s an example of humour.
B It’s for emphasis.
Find a two-word expression in paragraph 1 that has a similar meaning to ‘eat’.
tuck into (line 1)
Find a word in paragraph 3 that has a similar meaning to ‘snack’.
nibble (line 10)
Find an expression in paragraph 4 that can replace the phrase ‘throw it away’.
chuck it out (line 19)
Use TWO adjectives from paragraph 1 to complete the following sentence:
To many people, gaming is not a (a) __________ way to use one’s time. It is not generally considered a (b) __________ pastime.
(a) productive (line 2)
(b) worthwhile (line 1)
Which paragraph should have the following subheading?
A way to grow your brain
Paragraph 4
What does the author mean when they say that food upcycling ‘ticks a lot of boxes’ (line 14)?
A It has a lot of benefits.
B It is profitable.
C It will be successful in the future.
D It is growing in popularity.
A It has a lot of benefits.
What is meant by the saying ‘waste not, want not’ (line 24)?
If you never waste anything, you'll always have what is needed/ you'll never want anything. (lines 24-25)
Complete the sentence with correct words or phrases from paragraphs 5 and 6 about the benefits of upcycling foods.
Benefit: Eating upcycled foods is good for your __________.
health (line 27)/ body (line 31)
Find a three-word phrase in paragraph 3 which suggests that, despite the advantages of gaming, there should be a limit on the time spent on playing video games.
in reasonable doses (line 12)
Decide if the following statements are True (T), False (F), or if the information is Not Given (NG) in the text.
(a) Gaming lowers blood pressure.
(b) The hippocampus is part of the brain.
(a) NG
(b) T (line 19)
Why does the writer say that it’s ‘hardly surprising’ (line 8) that many brands are joining the upcycled food industry?
A Upcycled foods are cheap to produce.
B Upcycled foods are easy to make.
C Upcycled foods are delicious.
D Producing upcycled foods is a great business.
D Producing upcycled foods is a great business.
Which of the following best describes the writer’s tone in paragraph 6?
A humorous
B surprised
C firm
D encouraging
D encouraging
Complete the sentence with correct words or phrases from paragraphs 5 and 6 about the benefits of upcycling foods.
Benefit: Upcycling food helps people to (a) __________.
Explanation: Food upcycling means that people are (b) __________ of the food that they buy, rather than using only part of it and then spending more to buy more.
(a) spend less money (line 26)
(b) making the most (line 26)
Complete the following summary using suitable words from paragraphs 3 and 4. Use ONE word for each blank.
It has been found that gaming can improve our problem-solving (a) __________ and physical capabilities. It may even change our brain structure so that we have better control over our feelings and emotions as well as better (b) __________ to remember things over a long period of time.
(a) skills (line 17)
(b) memory (line 20)
Based on the information given in paragraph 5, what does the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’ (line 24) mean?
A Eating properly is important for health.
B People don’t help you unless they want something in return.
C Money must be spent wisely in life.
D Nothing good comes without drawbacks.
D Nothing good comes without drawbacks.