READING AND ENGLISH IN USE (B1)

Read the texts 1 - 6. What does each text say?

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Tully’s Fish Place

We serve fresher than fresh,

superior seafood from our own fishermen. Choose from over 30 types of seafood. Make it a family affair!

No reservations

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11.00-23.00 Tel: 01632 960 625

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Can't make band practice on Tuesday. Have to help Lee move house.

Can we meet Thursday instead? Joe.

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3.

Volunteers Needed at Sea Turtle Centre, Zante

Do you love sea turtles? Got a few hours to spare? Please drop by and talk to Manos, or email us: zanteturtles@superrito.com

No experience needed

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LOST DOG

Friendly white Jack Russell terrier wearing a blue collar

Name: Murphy

Last seen in Rochdale Park

on 5 October

Please call: 0121490 0367 REWARD £100

The person who placed this ad ...

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ATTENTION

Please shower before entering the pool.

Do not dive into the pool.

Children under 12 can only enter with an adult.

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6.

Dear Fiona,

I'm in Brighton with Martin for a long weekend.

We’re having a great time here.

Right now we’re on a boat trip and the weather is fantastic! Love,

Lucy

Why has Lucy written this postcard?

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make most people nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrate on the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as how to take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests you might need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. In this way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely to be able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you need to take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the right questions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC) recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Why is it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the problem and deal with it in a rational way.

7. Patients remember most of the medical information a doctor gives them.

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make most people nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrate on the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as how to take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests you might need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. In this way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely to be able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you need to take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the right questions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC) recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Why is it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the problem and deal with it in a rational way.

8. If patients feel nervous, it is likely they will forget the diagnosis.

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make most people nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrate on the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as how to take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests you might need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. In this way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely to be able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you need to take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the right questions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC) recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Why is it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the problem and deal with it in a rational way.

9. Patients should give the doctor a notepad so he can note down what he says.

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make most people nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrate on the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as how to take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests you might need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. In this way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely to be able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you need to take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the right questions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC) recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Why is it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the problem and deal with it in a rational way.

10. It may be easier for patients to make sense of a doctor’s advice if they listen to it at home.

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make most people nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrate on the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as how to take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests you might need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. In this way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely to be able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you need to take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the right questions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC) recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Why is it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the problem and deal with it in a rational way.

11. Friends or relatives should always accompany patients to the doctor.

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make most people nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrate on the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as how to take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests you might need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. In this way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely to be able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you need to take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the right questions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC) recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Why is it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the problem and deal with it in a rational way.

12. The PCHC suggests asking specific questions when visiting a doctor.

Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ....... dishes in the world, was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat bread to (14) ....... they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' first appeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however, probably started (15) ....... the Pizza Margherita, made by baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ....... for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ....... worldwide and each country has its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ....... love the classic Pizza Margherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy (19)........ pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots of cheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ....... for fishy pizzas.

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