Reading Test On Modules 1-2 On Screen B2

I. You are going to read a text about a European people. For questions 1-6, mark the answer that fits best from options A, B, C or D.

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

  What do the Sami people not have?

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

Why do the Sami migrate to different areas?

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

According to the text, handling reindeer is not easy because they are 

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

What is that the Sami enjoy very much?

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

Why is singing very important to the Sami people?                         

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

What are the Sami now using that they didn't use in the past?

II. Read the text again and mark the following statements as T (true) or F (false).

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

 The Sami lead a traditional way of life. 

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

It's difficult to control the reindeer because the Sami dont't have enough skills to do it.

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

Sami people are keen on sport.

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

A small orchestra plays joik songs in celebrations.

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

Singing joik songs isn't mere entertainment for the Sami.

It may surprise you that there are still people in Europe who live a lifestyle that is thousands of years old. The Sami people live across four countries – Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Though they have their own flag, anthem and parliament buildings, there is no Sami nation. That’s because they are nomads who migrate according to the seasons for the good of the animal at the centre of their culture – the reindeer.

To live as a Sami, you need to be tough enough to cope with and work in freezing conditions. Everyone needs to help keep the reindeer under control. That means being brave and strong, especially when it’s time to move on. Despite living alongside people for thousands of years, the reindeer remain wild, so it's impossible to know how they will react when somebody tries to stop them in their tracks. The Sami use portable fence barriers, ropes and even their hands to make the reindeer go where they need them to go. If just one reindeer panics and turns around, the whole herd could follow, so the Sami need to be confident enough to take hold of it.    

Perhaps because their working lives are so tiring, the Sami are not known for spending their leisure time participating in games and athletic activities. Musical performances, however, are an important part of their culture. Traditional Sami music is called joik, and consists of songs that the singer may compose or adapt while he or she performs, accompanied by a hand drum. Joik songs contain few words. The Sami use the human voice as an instrument to express something important to the individual singer, but without describing their thoughts or feelings openly. The Sami don’t see joik as being for entertainment, but for reliving experiences and making connections with the past.

It’s true to say times have changed a little for the Sami. Many of them use modern vehicles like snowmobiles instead of traditional sledges these days, for example. In recent times, they have developed a written language for the first time. And some have taken advantage of the growth of tourism by using the sides of roads that tour companies and travellers use to sell colourful Sami clothing, goods made from reindeer leather and other items. However, they still remain true to their deep-rooted traditions.

Tourism provides a source of income for the Sami.