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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.
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A first hiking day
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A first hiking day · A2. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
Read the original English material and answer with evidence. The level is an editorial guide, not a certified result.
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A first hiking day
Read the original English material and answer with evidence. The level is an editorial guide, not a certified result.
I wanted to join my friend Rosa on a hill walk, but I had never walked further than the town park. Rosa chose a short route around Pine Lake instead of the steep path to the old tower. She said that a first walk should leave me wanting another one, not make me dislike walking forever.
The evening before, we checked the forecast. It said the morning would be dry, with rain later, so we agreed to begin at eight. I put two large water bottles into my bag. Rosa suggested taking one bottle and filling it at the visitor centre halfway round. That made my bag lighter. She also checked that my new boots felt comfortable. They were too tight with thick socks, so I wore my older walking shoes instead.
At first, I walked quickly because I wanted to reach the lake early. After twenty minutes, I needed a rest. Rosa explained that a steady speed was better than walking fast and stopping often. We slowed down and talked about the birds beside the path. I enjoyed the walk much more after that.
We ate our lunch near the visitor centre. Before leaving, we put all our rubbish back in our bags. Rain began during the last ten minutes of the walk. I was glad I had packed a light jacket. We finished tired but happy, and I asked Rosa to choose another easy route for the following month.
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Reasons · Purpose and intended outcome · Stated details · Reference in context
Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Trace the word back to the person, object or idea it represents in this sentence.
We meet inside because it is raining.
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ReadingA2
A first hiking day
Read the original English material and answer with evidence. The level is an editorial guide, not a certified result.
I wanted to join my friend Rosa on a hill walk, but I had never walked further than the town park. Rosa chose a short route around Pine Lake instead of the steep path to the old tower. She said that a first walk should leave me wanting another one, not make me dislike walking forever.
The evening before, we checked the forecast. It said the morning would be dry, with rain later, so we agreed to begin at eight. I put two large water bottles into my bag. Rosa suggested taking one bottle and filling it at the visitor centre halfway round. That made my bag lighter. She also checked that my new boots felt comfortable. They were too tight with thick socks, so I wore my older walking shoes instead.
At first, I walked quickly because I wanted to reach the lake early. After twenty minutes, I needed a rest. Rosa explained that a steady speed was better than walking fast and stopping often. We slowed down and talked about the birds beside the path. I enjoyed the walk much more after that.
We ate our lunch near the visitor centre. Before leaving, we put all our rubbish back in our bags. Rain began during the last ten minutes of the walk. I was glad I had packed a light jacket. We finished tired but happy, and I asked Rosa to choose another easy route for the following month.
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A first hiking day
Why did Rosa choose the lake route?
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Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Trace the word back to the person, object or idea it represents in this sentence.
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
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A2A first hiking day
Lesson points
Stated details
Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.Reasons · Purpose and intended outcome · Stated details · Reference in context
Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Trace the word back to the person, object or idea it represents in this sentence.
We meet inside because it is raining.Questions & answers
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A first hiking day
Why did Rosa choose the lake route?
- The tower path was closed for building work.
- The writer had already climbed the tower.
- It was suitable for a first hill walk.
- The route had no birds.
Answer & explanation
It was suitable for a first hill walk.
Answer: “It was suitable for a first hill walk.”. Evidence: “I wanted to join my friend Rosa on a hill walk, but I had never walked further than the town park. Rosa chose a short route around Pine Lake instead of the steep path to the old tower.”. Check “The writer had already climbed the tower.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Evidence: “I had never walked further than the town park.”. Check “The route had no birds.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Evidence: “We slowed down and talked about the birds beside the path.”.
A first hiking day
Why did the writer wear older shoes?
- The new boots were too tight with thick socks.
- The new boots had not arrived.
- Rosa had borrowed the new boots.
- The older shoes were waterproof.
Answer & explanation
The new boots were too tight with thick socks.
Answer: “The new boots were too tight with thick socks.”. Evidence: “They were too tight with thick socks, so I wore my older walking shoes instead.”. Check “Rosa had borrowed the new boots.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it. Check “The older shoes were waterproof.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
A first hiking day
Why did they start at eight?
- The forecast predicted rain later in the day.
- The visitor centre closed at nine.
- Rosa had to reach the tower by nine.
- The writer had to work at lunchtime.
Answer & explanation
The forecast predicted rain later in the day.
Answer: “The forecast predicted rain later in the day.”. Evidence: “It said the morning would be dry, with rain later, so we agreed to begin at eight.”. Check “Rosa had to reach the tower by nine.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it. Check “The writer had to work at lunchtime.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
A first hiking day
How did the writer make the bag lighter?
- By taking one water bottle instead of two.
- By asking Rosa to carry every item.
- By leaving all food at home.
- By leaving the jacket behind.
Answer & explanation
By taking one water bottle instead of two.
Answer: “By taking one water bottle instead of two.”. Evidence: “Rosa suggested taking one bottle and filling it at the visitor centre halfway round. That made my bag lighter.”. Check “By leaving the jacket behind.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Evidence: “I was glad I had packed a light jacket.”. Check “By leaving all food at home.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it. Evidence: “We ate our lunch near the visitor centre.”.
A first hiking day
Where could they refill the water bottle?
- At the old tower.
- At a shop at the end of the walk.
- In the town park.
- At the visitor centre.
Answer & explanation
At the visitor centre.
Answer: “At the visitor centre.”. Evidence: “filling it at the visitor centre halfway round.”. Check “At the old tower.”: This is not the place given for this action. Evidence: “a short route around Pine Lake instead of the steep path to the old tower.”. Check “In the town park.”: This is not the place given for this action. Evidence: “I had never walked further than the town park.”.
A first hiking day
What did Rosa want the writer’s first walk to encourage?
- A decision to avoid all future walks.
- Interest in going walking again.
- A race to the tower.
- Buying new equipment immediately.
Answer & explanation
Interest in going walking again.
Answer: “Interest in going walking again.”. Evidence: “a first walk should leave me wanting another one”. Check “A decision to avoid all future walks.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Check “A race to the tower.”: This gives a different detail from the one asked for. Evidence: “a short route around Pine Lake instead of the steep path to the old tower.”.
A first hiking day
What happened after twenty minutes?
- The visitor centre opened.
- The writer needed a rest.
- Rain started.
- They reached the tower.
Answer & explanation
The writer needed a rest.
Answer: “The writer needed a rest.”. Evidence: “After twenty minutes, I needed a rest.”. Check “Rain started.”: This mixes up the time of this event with another time. Evidence: “Rain began during the last ten minutes of the walk.”. Check “The visitor centre opened.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
A first hiking day
What does “a steady speed” mean in this passage?
- The fastest pace possible.
- Walking quickly between frequent rests.
- A different speed every few steps.
- A pace they could keep without frequent stops.
Answer & explanation
A pace they could keep without frequent stops.
Answer: “A pace they could keep without frequent stops.”. Evidence: “a steady speed was better than walking fast and stopping often.”. Check “Walking quickly between frequent rests.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Check “The fastest pace possible.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail.
A first hiking day
What made the later part of the walk more enjoyable?
- Slowing down and noticing things around them.
- Turning the walk into a race.
- Taking the steep tower path.
- Waiting for the rain to stop at home.
Answer & explanation
Slowing down and noticing things around them.
Answer: “Slowing down and noticing things around them.”. Evidence: “We slowed down and talked about the birds beside the path. I enjoyed the walk much more after that.”. Check “Turning the walk into a race.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Check “Taking the steep tower path.”: This gives a different detail from the one asked for. Evidence: “a short route around Pine Lake instead of the steep path to the old tower.”.
A first hiking day
What did they do with their rubbish?
- They put it in the lake.
- They gave it to other walkers.
- They carried it away in their bags.
- They left it beside the visitor centre.
Answer & explanation
They carried it away in their bags.
Answer: “They carried it away in their bags.”. Evidence: “we put all our rubbish back in our bags.”. Check “They left it beside the visitor centre.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Check “They put it in the lake.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail.
A first hiking day
When did the rain begin?
- After they reached home.
- During the final ten minutes.
- At the start of lunch.
- Before they left home.
Answer & explanation
During the final ten minutes.
Answer: “During the final ten minutes.”. Evidence: “Rain began during the last ten minutes of the walk.”. Check “At the start of lunch.”: This mixes up the time of this event with another time. Evidence: “We ate our lunch near the visitor centre.”. Check “After they reached home.”: This changes the order of the actions.
A first hiking day
What shows that the writer wanted to continue hiking?
- Returning the old walking shoes.
- Asking Rosa to choose another easy route.
- Planning a race to the tower that day.
- Deciding to walk only in the town park.
Answer & explanation
Asking Rosa to choose another easy route.
Answer: “Asking Rosa to choose another easy route.”. Evidence: “I asked Rosa to choose another easy route for the following month.”. Check “Deciding to walk only in the town park.”: This makes the statement wider or stronger than the text allows. Check “Returning the old walking shoes.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.