7-D 25/05

Monday, the twenty-fifth of May

Topic: Reading and Listening

Reading

1. Read the texts below. For every paragraph (1-3) choose the right headline (A-D). Write appropriate letters next to paragraph numbers. One headline is extra and does not match any of the paragraphs.

A Saving the forests

B A species under threat

C A brighter future

D Gorilla characteristics

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

1 __________

Mountain gorillas are sociable animals that live in groups. They communicate with each other by making noises, much like humans do, and studies have identified 25 different sounds. They are truly fascinating creatures, but they are in danger; there are less than 1,000 left in the wild.

2 __________

Mountain gorillas are endangered because they are hunted by humans. They also suffer from diseases, which they catch from tourists and scientists who are studying their behaviour and characteristics. However, the greatest problem for the mountain gorilla is habitat loss. Africa’s mountain forests are disappearing, which means that the future of the gorillas is uncertain.

3 __________

Many wildlife organisations are helping the mountain gorillas. There are patrols to stop the hunters and efforts to stop trees being cut down. Also, charities provide lessons for local people about the importance of saving this incredible species and its habitat. Gorilla numbers are slowly increasing and will hopefully continue to rise in the years to come.

Listening

2. You are going to hear two texts twice. Questions 1-3 refer to Text 1, while questions 4-6 refer to Text 2. Answer the questions according to what you hear by circling the appropriate letter (A, B or C).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WAI34Cw0cguEaUR5aXQ-kjoVTPXoee_b/view?usp=sharing

Text 1. You will hear a conversation between two people.

1 They will watch

A a comedy.

B an animated cartoon.

C a horror film. 

2 They are going to eat

A sweets.

B popcorn.

C pizza.

3 The conversation takes place

A at home.

B in a shop.

C at the cinema.

Text 2. You will hear a teenager speaking.

4 Kevin doesn’t like his job because

A he has to deal with difficult customers.

B he doesn’t get to spend time with his dad.

C he doesn’t earn enough money.

5 Kevin is celebrating his birthday on

A Wednesday.

B Thursday.

C Saturday.

6 Kevin is calling to

A apologise to Daniel.

B invite Daniel somewhere.

C complain about his job.

 Send the photo of your answers to my email.