Reading 7/8 Midterm 2022

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

1. When did Cameron’s parents go to bed?

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

2. Cameron first went to sleep at

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

3. How much sleep do adults need?

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

4. A small can of energy drink has the same number of calories as

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

5. How much sugar is it OK to eat in one day?

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

6. One good thing about drinking caffeine is that

Task 1

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

7. Polly says that Cameron should

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

1. Natalie Portman wasn’t born in America.

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

2. Portman was 11 when she started learning how to act

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

3. Portman wanted to become a model.

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

4. Natalie loved dancing as much as acting.

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

5. She was 14 when she made her first film.

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

6. Portman starred in four Star Wars films.

TASK 2. For questions 1–7, read the text about film stars and mark the sentences TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY .

Becoming Famous by Accident

Most film stars become famous by working hard and being talented, but some stars are luckier than others!

Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Natalie Portman moved to the eastern United States when she was three. She was just another 11-year-old girl enjoying pizza at a restaurant when someone who worked for a make-up company saw her and said she would make a really good make-up model. Portman told him that she wanted to act, not do modelling.

The experience gave her confidence and she immediately started studying dance and acting in New York. Two years later, she starred in her first big film, the 1994 feature, Leon: The Professional. The following year, Portman had another major role, playing Al Pacino’s daughter in Heat. She is now most famous for playing Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. She made the first of them, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in 1997–8, when she was still at secondary school. After leaving school, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, but wanted to continue working as an actress. She completed her university degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film. She went on to make a large number of major movies and she is still a popular actress today. It’s amazing what can happen when you go for a pizza! 

7. Natalie stopped acting to go to university.