Unit 5 Reading Test

Name:  ​Date:

PART A KEY SKILL

SCANNING TO PREDICT CONTENT
1 Look quickly at the article below and notice the underlined words. Match the paragraphs (1–5) with
the topics (a–e).
1 Paragraph 1 a safety in rock climbing
2 Paragraph 2 b what rock climbers need
3 Paragraph 3 c types of rock climbing
4 Paragraph 4 d history of rock climbing
5 Paragraph 5 e explanation of rock climbing

Rock climbing
1 Rock climbing is an exciting outdoor activity. who lived in the sides of caves, were rock
Participants in this sport climb up, down or climbers. Mountaineers in Switzerland were
across rock formations. The formations can also excellent rock climbers. However, it did
be natural, like mountains or artificial rock not become a sport until the late 19th century.
walls. The rock climbers’ goal is to reach 4 Today there are two main types of rock
the top of the mountain or rock wall, or the climbing. One is free climbing, which is
end of a route. However, they must not fall. climbing using your own strength. Equipment
Professional rock-climbing competitions is for safety, not support. Free climbing is
usually have one of two goals. One goal is to generally used for easier climbs. The other
finish a set course the fastest, and the other is type of climbing is aid climbing. Aid climbing
to climb a challenging route the farthest. is when you use special equipment to help
2 Participants need physical and mental you, such as ropes and weights. Aid climbing
strength for this sport. It tests their strength, is generally used for more challenging routes.
agility, balance and mental control. Therefore, 5 Since rock climbing can be dangerous, there
they need to be in excellent physical and are several ways to make it safer. One way is
mental condition. Since it can be a dangerous that rock climbers usually take a course when
activity, participants need to have an excellent they are new to the sport. In the course, they
knowledge of climbing techniques. They also learn climbing techniques, and how to use
need to use special climbing equipment. and check climbing equipment. Also, to avoid
3 Rock climbing is not a new activity. Chinese accidents, rock climbers usually do not climb
paintings from 200 BCE show men rock back down after they finish. By that time, they
climbing. Researchers believe that in are too tired.
12th-century America, cliff dwellers, or people

PART B ADDITIONAL SKILLS

READING FOR MAIN IDEAS
2 Circle the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 When climbing a rock formation, rock climbers compete in relation to …
a direction.
b bravery
c speed and distance.

Unlock Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking 2 © Cambridge University Press 2019 Photocopiable Unit 5 Reading Test
 2 Rock climbers must be …
a fairly familiar with one technique.
b physically and mentally strong.
c interested in equipment.
3 Rock climbing is …
a a new science.
b an activity for geologists.
c an ancient sport.
4 Today rock climbers participate in …
a cheap rock-climbing activities.
b two main kinds of rock climbing.
c rock climbing without equipment.
5 New rock climbers usually take a course in order to …
a learn climbing and safety techniques.
b get an important certificate.
c learn about the best places to go rock climbing.

READING FOR DETAIL

3 Read the article again. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Rock climbers try to reach the top of the formation without falling / equipment / help.
2 Rock climbers need an excellent knowledge of climbing history / techniques / organizations.
3 Rock climbing became a sport around 200 BCE / in the 12th century / in the late 19th century.
4 Free climbing is normally used for climbs that are free / easy / safe.
5 Rock climbers usually do not climb down after a climb because they are lazy / tired / afraid.

WORKING OUT MEANING FROM CONTEXT

4 Circle the correct definitions for the words in bold.
1 The formations can be natural, like mountains, or artificial rock walls.
a the shapes of something
b the colours of something
2 The rock climbers’ goal is to reach the top of the mountain or rock wall, or the end of a route.
a reason
b purpose
3 Therefore, they need to be in excellent physical and mental condition.
a health
b disease
4 Researchers believe that in 12th-century America, cliff dwellers, or people who lived in the sides
of caves, were rock climbers.
a people who study a subject in order to discover new information
b people who explore safe areas for climbers
5 Aid climbing is when you use special equipment to help you, such as ropes and weights.
a tools to help you do a job
b books to help you learn a job

Unit 5 Reading Test Unlock Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking 2 © Cambridge University Press 2019 Photocopiable
Unit 5 Language Test
Name:  ​Date:

PART A KEY VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with words in the box.

accident ancient challenging course fit swimming take place

1 Many sports that began thousands of years ago, like running, wrestling and horse riding,
are still popular today.
2 Even if the weather is bad, the marathon will still on Saturday morning at 9 am.
3 It was for Adrienne to cycle across the country by herself, but she felt great when she finished.
4 My grandfather walks several kilometres every day in order to stay .
5 is Mie’s favourite sport. She goes to the pool every morning before school.
6 The for the cycling race was difficult because it included a lot of hills.
7 The heavy wind caused the boat to get into a(n) with another boat. Fortunately, nobody was hurt.

2 Circle the correct definitions for the words in bold.

1 The top prize for the dance competition was £1,000.
a an organized event in which people help each other
b an organized event in which people try to win a prize by being the best
2 Throw the ball to me and I will catch it.
a send something through the air, kicking it with your foot
b send something through the air, pushing it out of your hand
3 Victor goes hiking every day because he wants to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next year.
a go up something or onto the top of something
b walk through a park or a forest on flat land
4 There are some strange sports around the world, such as bed racing, pie eating and dog surfing.
a fun and enjoyable to take part in
b not familiar; difficult to understand; different
5 At age 13, Fran was the youngest participant in the race.
a person who takes part in an activity
b person who organizes an activity
6 The two best teams will compete against each other for the world championship.
a take part in a race or competition; try to be more successful than somebody else
b train your body or mind to be ready for a competition

PART B LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

PREPOSITIONS OF MOVEMENT
3 Circle the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.
1 We drive past / through the library every day.
2 The train goes through / across the tunnel.
3 Bob rowed his boat across / under the lake.
4 We skated past / around the ice rink.
5 A bird flew across / over my head.
6 Drive along / over the High Street and turn right.
7 The cat ran under / past the bed and hid there.

Unlock Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking 2 © Cambridge University Press 2019 Photocopiable Unit 5 Language Test
Unit 5 Writing Test
Name:  ​Date:

PART A GRAMMAR FOR WRITING

SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT
1 Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.
1 Ellen and Margo walk / walks to school every day.
2 Ahmed and Hussein play / plays tennis at the weekend.
3 Rodrigo is / are an excellent football player.
4 Golf is / are a popular sport in my town.
5 My friends and I go / goes ice skating in the winter.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use the present simple tense.
1 Many participants (take) part in the race.
2 The race (be) very difficult.
3 The organizers (be) excited about the competition.
4 We (go) to the competition every year.
5 The race (start) at 12 noon.

PART B WRITING TASK

Describe a sport, game or other activity.

Write a paragraph describing how to play a sport or game or how to do an activity. Write about something that has
several steps, such as bowling, draughts or chess. First, make some notes about the steps in the table. Then write.

step 1

step 2

step 3

step 4

step 5

Unit 5 Writing Test Unlock Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking 2 © Cambridge University Press 2019 Photocopiable