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Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

Sarah usually enjoys the adverts she sees on TV.  

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

Sarah was watching her favourite film on TV the other night.    

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

There was a particular advert that attracted Sarah.

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

Sarah ordered her smartphone from a big store. 

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

Sarah was a bit worried that the phone was too expensive for her.

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

One problem Sarah had was that texts didn’t go where she intended them to. 

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

TV ads

By Sarah Stevens

I was watching TV the other night and – as usual – there were all those irritating advertisements in the middle of the film, disturbing my concentration! Well, I don’t usually take any notice of the ads, in fact I quite often turn the volume down when they’re on, as they’re so boring. But this time I’m not quite sure what happened to me. One ad caught my attention. It was for a smartphone, and I was actually thinking of getting one at the time. So anyway, I decided to go for it, and I ordered one. The advertisement made it sound so brilliant!

Well, it arrived the next day. It was super fast, and at first I was impressed. However, I really regret it now. I’m not at all happy with it, and I’m sure it’s faulty. For example, I texted a friend yesterday and the message went to the wrong person! That’s hopeless – and it could be quite embarrassing too. Another thing is, the battery doesn’t last for very long. I charged it last night but it’s almost dead again already. It’s very disappointing, and I hope they give me my money back.

What issue did Sarah face with the smartphone's messaging feature?

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Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

Joanna Newton is a renowned painter, not a sculptor.

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

Joanna's sculptures have been exhibited only in local galleries. 

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

The focus of Joanna's sculptures is mainly on static objects like buildings and landscapes.

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

Joanna's sculptures often portray various forms of movement, including humans, animals, and swaying trees.

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

In addition to traditional clay, what materials does Joanna Newton incorporate into her sculptures?

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

What is the primary focus of Joanna Newton's sculptures?

Read the text and decide if the sentences are ‘True’ or ‘False’. If there is not enough information in the text to answer, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.

Joanna Newton’s sculptures

by Dan Simpson

Joanna Newton, an artist and my aunt, is renowned for her sculptures. During my primary school days, she shared her experiences of traveling nationwide and giving talks in schools with my mother. I vividly recall being captivated by photos of her sculptures, inspiring me to attempt creating clay sculptures like hers. Regrettably, I soon recognized that matching her skill was a daunting task.

Over time, Joanna has gained recognition as a sculptor, showcasing her work in numerous exhibitions, even in a Paris gallery. Her sculptures primarily focus on portraying various forms of movement, whether human, animal, or trees swaying in the wind. In addition to traditional clay, she incorporates materials like metal and recycled items to explore diverse effects.

One sculpture, in particular, captured my interest — birds crafted from metal, appearing to fly around a building. Although unlike real birds, the meticulous observation of their flight evident in the sculpture fascinated me. I deeply admire Joanna's work, and as a family, we take immense pride in her accomplishments.

What captivated Dan's interest in one particular sculpture?