English Plus 2 term 1 Reading

Enjoying the thrill

Most people want a peaceful job, with no danger, but not Simon Addlington. Simon is a film stuntman. He does all the dangerous things that the main actors don’t want to do! He’s jumped off a moving train, and he’s driven a car into a deep river. He’s also run into burning buildings and swum in the sea with sharks. ‘I don’t really get scared,’ Simon says. ‘I just feel very excited when I’m going to do something dangerous. I’m also careful. I only take risks if they’re necessary.’

Simon has had a lot of injuries in his job. He’s broken one of his legs, and he’s sprained his shoulder five times. He’s also burned his arms twice, when he ran into a burning building for a James Bond film. But he doesn’t mind the injuries, because he loves his job. ‘It’s more interesting than working in an office!’ he says.

Simon Addlington prefers a peaceful job with no danger.

Enjoying the thrill Most people want a peaceful job, with no danger, but not Simon Addlington. Simon is a film stuntman. He does all the dangerous things that the main actors don’t want to do! He’s jumped off a moving train, and he’s driven a car into a deep river. He’s also run into burning buildings and swum in the sea with sharks. ‘I don’t really get scared,’ Simon says. ‘I just feel very excited when I’m going to do something dangerous. I’m also careful. I only take risks if they’re necessary.’ Simon has had a lot of injuries in his job. He’s broken one of his legs, and he’s sprained his shoulder five times. He’s also burned his arms twice, when he ran into a burning building for a James Bond film. But he doesn’t mind the injuries, because he loves his job. ‘It’s more interesting than working in an office!’ he says.

Simon does dangerous actions instead of the main actors in films

Enjoying the thrill Most people want a peaceful job, with no danger, but not Simon Addlington. Simon is a film stuntman. He does all the dangerous things that the main actors don’t want to do! He’s jumped off a moving train, and he’s driven a car into a deep river. He’s also run into burning buildings and swum in the sea with sharks. ‘I don’t really get scared,’ Simon says. ‘I just feel very excited when I’m going to do something dangerous. I’m also careful. I only take risks if they’re necessary.’ Simon has had a lot of injuries in his job. He’s broken one of his legs, and he’s sprained his shoulder five times. He’s also burned his arms twice, when he ran into a burning building for a James Bond film. But he doesn’t mind the injuries, because he loves his job. ‘It’s more interesting than working in an office!’ he says.

Simon feels very scared when he has to do something dangerous.

Enjoying the thrill Most people want a peaceful job, with no danger, but not Simon Addlington. Simon is a film stuntman. He does all the dangerous things that the main actors don’t want to do! He’s jumped off a moving train, and he’s driven a car into a deep river. He’s also run into burning buildings and swum in the sea with sharks. ‘I don’t really get scared,’ Simon says. ‘I just feel very excited when I’m going to do something dangerous. I’m also careful. I only take risks if they’re necessary.’ Simon has had a lot of injuries in his job. He’s broken one of his legs, and he’s sprained his shoulder five times. He’s also burned his arms twice, when he ran into a burning building for a James Bond film. But he doesn’t mind the injuries, because he loves his job. ‘It’s more interesting than working in an office!’ he says. 

He only takes risks when they are necessary.

Enjoying the thrill Most people want a peaceful job, with no danger, but not Simon Addlington. Simon is a film stuntman. He does all the dangerous things that the main actors don’t want to do! He’s jumped off a moving train, and he’s driven a car into a deep river. He’s also run into burning buildings and swum in the sea with sharks. ‘I don’t really get scared,’ Simon says. ‘I just feel very excited when I’m going to do something dangerous. I’m also careful. I only take risks if they’re necessary.’ Simon has had a lot of injuries in his job. He’s broken one of his legs, and he’s sprained his shoulder five times. He’s also burned his arms twice, when he ran into a burning building for a James Bond film. But he doesn’t mind the injuries, because he loves his job. ‘It’s more interesting than working in an office!’ he says. 

Simon has never been injured while doing his job.

Simon thinks his job is more interesting than working in an office. write true or false

Enjoying the thrill Most people want a peaceful job, with no danger, but not Simon Addlington. Simon is a film stuntman. He does all the dangerous things that the main actors don’t want to do! He’s jumped off a moving train, and he’s driven a car into a deep river. He’s also run into burning buildings and swum in the sea with sharks. ‘I don’t really get scared,’ Simon says. ‘I just feel very excited when I’m going to do something dangerous. I’m also careful. I only take risks if they’re necessary.’ Simon has had a lot of injuries in his job. He’s broken one of his legs, and he’s sprained his shoulder five times. He’s also burned his arms twice, when he ran into a burning building for a James Bond film. But he doesn’t mind the injuries, because he loves his job. ‘It’s more interesting than working in an office!’ he says. 

A talented young artist

Andrew is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. ¹______ painting pictures of the countryside near his home. ²______ several of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the local art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” ³______ from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum. In fact, I’ve never wanted to do anything else!”

⁴______ travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy on holiday. ⁵______ on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci, and is planning to visit plenty of the country’s most famous galleries. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday even more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

A talented young artist

Andrew is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. ¹______ painting pictures of the countryside near his home. ²______ several of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the local art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” ³______ from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum. In fact, I’ve never wanted to do anything else!”

⁴______ travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy on holiday. ⁵______ on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci, and is planning to visit plenty of the country’s most famous galleries. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday even more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

A talented young artist

Andrew is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. ¹______ painting pictures of the countryside near his home. ²______ several of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the local art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” ³______ from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum. In fact, I’ve never wanted to do anything else!”

⁴______ travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy on holiday. ⁵______ on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci, and is planning to visit plenty of the country’s most famous galleries. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday even more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

A talented young artist

Andrew is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. ¹______ painting pictures of the countryside near his home. ²______ several of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the local art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” ³______ from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum. In fact, I’ve never wanted to do anything else!”

⁴______ travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy on holiday. ⁵______ on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci, and is planning to visit plenty of the country’s most famous galleries. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday even more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

A talented young artist

Andrew is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. ¹______ painting pictures of the countryside near his home. ²______ several of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the local art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” ³______ from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum. In fact, I’ve never wanted to do anything else!”

⁴______ travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy on holiday. ⁵______ on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci, and is planning to visit plenty of the country’s most famous galleries. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday even more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Which of the following statements about Andrew are true? (Choose FOUR answers.)