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What are the advertisements about?

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What are the advertisements about?

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What are the advertisements about?

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What are the advertisements about?

Read the text below. For questions (6–10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The History of Chupa Chups Lollipops

The Chupa Chups company started as an idea of a Spanish citizen named Enric Bernat in 1958. Mr. Bernat started his career at an apple jam factory. He approached investors about a lollipop business but he failed to get support. He took over the company himself and built the first production machines with his own hands. He also decided that the new creation would be called Chupa Chups, after the Spanish verb chupar, which translates into to suck.

Enric Bernat knew that the bon-bons on a wooden stick would be an instant hit. Previously candy had been marketed as a luxury and kept away from children. However, he knew that if he could get the candy into the view of children he would sell many more lollipops. Five years after he first introduced the idea, Chupa Chups were being sold at over 300,000 stores across Europe.

The original Chupa Chups sales force was over 600 sales agents for 300,000 locations.

This amazing sales force sped across Europe to bring the good news and delicious taste of the Chupa Chups lollipops to the masses. Without their dedication and excitement, there would be no way the company could have grown to the massive size that it is today.

Sadly, the traditional wooden stick that was associated with Chupa Chups had to be discontinued and replaced with a plastic one due to the lack of wood available in Spain. The stick has remained plastic ever since. Chupa Chups were originally going to be called GOL but the name did not stick.

An advertising firm came up with the idea to name them Chupa and the delightful lollipops were born. Salvador Dali, the famous painter, created the new Chupa Chups logo, which remains on the wrapper on all of the lollipops to this day.

The Chupa Chups business went international beginning with Asia and Australia in the 1970’s. It soon followed to North America and the rest of Europe. The amazing results led to a high point for the company, with the production of over 4 billion Chupa Chups lollipops during the 2003 calendar year.

Which of the following is stated in the text about Enric Bernat?

Read the text below. For questions (6–10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The History of Chupa Chups Lollipops

The Chupa Chups company started as an idea of a Spanish citizen named Enric Bernat in 1958. Mr. Bernat started his career at an apple jam factory. He approached investors about a lollipop business but he failed to get support. He took over the company himself and built the first production machines with his own hands. He also decided that the new creation would be called Chupa Chups, after the Spanish verb chupar, which translates into to suck.

Enric Bernat knew that the bon-bons on a wooden stick would be an instant hit. Previously candy had been marketed as a luxury and kept away from children. However, he knew that if he could get the candy into the view of children he would sell many more lollipops. Five years after he first introduced the idea, Chupa Chups were being sold at over 300,000 stores across Europe.

The original Chupa Chups sales force was over 600 sales agents for 300,000 locations.

This amazing sales force sped across Europe to bring the good news and delicious taste of the Chupa Chups lollipops to the masses. Without their dedication and excitement, there would be no way the company could have grown to the massive size that it is today.

Sadly, the traditional wooden stick that was associated with Chupa Chups had to be discontinued and replaced with a plastic one due to the lack of wood available in Spain. The stick has remained plastic ever since. Chupa Chups were originally going to be called GOL but the name did not stick.

An advertising firm came up with the idea to name them Chupa and the delightful lollipops were born. Salvador Dali, the famous painter, created the new Chupa Chups logo, which remains on the wrapper on all of the lollipops to this day.

The Chupa Chups business went international beginning with Asia and Australia in the 1970’s. It soon followed to North America and the rest of Europe. The amazing results led to a high point for the company, with the production of over 4 billion Chupa Chups lollipops during the 2003 calendar year.

What is TRUE about the Chupa Chups logo?

Read the text below. For questions (6–10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The History of Chupa Chups Lollipops

The Chupa Chups company started as an idea of a Spanish citizen named Enric Bernat in 1958. Mr. Bernat started his career at an apple jam factory. He approached investors about a lollipop business but he failed to get support. He took over the company himself and built the first production machines with his own hands. He also decided that the new creation would be called Chupa Chups, after the Spanish verb chupar, which translates into to suck.

Enric Bernat knew that the bon-bons on a wooden stick would be an instant hit. Previously candy had been marketed as a luxury and kept away from children. However, he knew that if he could get the candy into the view of children he would sell many more lollipops. Five years after he first introduced the idea, Chupa Chups were being sold at over 300,000 stores across Europe.

The original Chupa Chups sales force was over 600 sales agents for 300,000 locations.

This amazing sales force sped across Europe to bring the good news and delicious taste of the Chupa Chups lollipops to the masses. Without their dedication and excitement, there would be no way the company could have grown to the massive size that it is today.

Sadly, the traditional wooden stick that was associated with Chupa Chups had to be discontinued and replaced with a plastic one due to the lack of wood available in Spain. The stick has remained plastic ever since. Chupa Chups were originally going to be called GOL but the name did not stick.

An advertising firm came up with the idea to name them Chupa and the delightful lollipops were born. Salvador Dali, the famous painter, created the new Chupa Chups logo, which remains on the wrapper on all of the lollipops to this day.

The Chupa Chups business went international beginning with Asia and Australia in the 1970’s. It soon followed to North America and the rest of Europe. The amazing results led to a high point for the company, with the production of over 4 billion Chupa Chups lollipops during the 2003 calendar year.

Where was the Chupa Chups business originally concentrated?

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The History of Chupa Chups Lollipops

The Chupa Chups company started as an idea of a Spanish citizen named Enric Bernat in 1958. Mr. Bernat started his career at an apple jam factory. He approached investors about a lollipop business but he failed to get support. He took over the company himself and built the first production machines with his own hands. He also decided that the new creation would be called Chupa Chups, after the Spanish verb chupar, which translates into to suck.

Enric Bernat knew that the bon-bons on a wooden stick would be an instant hit. Previously candy had been marketed as a luxury and kept away from children. However, he knew that if he could get the candy into the view of children he would sell many more lollipops. Five years after he first introduced the idea, Chupa Chups were being sold at over 300,000 stores across Europe.

The original Chupa Chups sales force was over 600 sales agents for 300,000 locations.

This amazing sales force sped across Europe to bring the good news and delicious taste of the Chupa Chups lollipops to the masses. Without their dedication and excitement, there would be no way the company could have grown to the massive size that it is today.

Sadly, the traditional wooden stick that was associated with Chupa Chups had to be discontinued and replaced with a plastic one due to the lack of wood available in Spain. The stick has remained plastic ever since. Chupa Chups were originally going to be called GOL but the name did not stick.

An advertising firm came up with the idea to name them Chupa and the delightful lollipops were born. Salvador Dali, the famous painter, created the new Chupa Chups logo, which remains on the wrapper on all of the lollipops to this day.

The Chupa Chups business went international beginning with Asia and Australia in the 1970’s. It soon followed to North America and the rest of Europe. The amazing results led to a high point for the company, with the production of over 4 billion Chupa Chups lollipops during the 2003 calendar year.

According to the text, what helped the company to become a big success?

Read the text below. For questions (6–10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The History of Chupa Chups Lollipops

The Chupa Chups company started as an idea of a Spanish citizen named Enric Bernat in 1958. Mr. Bernat started his career at an apple jam factory. He approached investors about a lollipop business but he failed to get support. He took over the company himself and built the first production machines with his own hands. He also decided that the new creation would be called Chupa Chups, after the Spanish verb chupar, which translates into to suck.

Enric Bernat knew that the bon-bons on a wooden stick would be an instant hit. Previously candy had been marketed as a luxury and kept away from children. However, he knew that if he could get the candy into the view of children he would sell many more lollipops. Five years after he first introduced the idea, Chupa Chups were being sold at over 300,000 stores across Europe.

The original Chupa Chups sales force was over 600 sales agents for 300,000 locations.

This amazing sales force sped across Europe to bring the good news and delicious taste of the Chupa Chups lollipops to the masses. Without their dedication and excitement, there would be no way the company could have grown to the massive size that it is today.

Sadly, the traditional wooden stick that was associated with Chupa Chups had to be discontinued and replaced with a plastic one due to the lack of wood available in Spain. The stick has remained plastic ever since. Chupa Chups were originally going to be called GOL but the name did not stick.

An advertising firm came up with the idea to name them Chupa and the delightful lollipops were born. Salvador Dali, the famous painter, created the new Chupa Chups logo, which remains on the wrapper on all of the lollipops to this day.

The Chupa Chups business went international beginning with Asia and Australia in the 1970’s. It soon followed to North America and the rest of Europe. The amazing results led to a high point for the company, with the production of over 4 billion Chupa Chups lollipops during the 2003 calendar year.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ !

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______and no two zebras are exactly alike.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe!

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes!

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

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The Beak of the Toucan

Why does the toucan ______ ______ such an enormous beak? The answer, we learned in August, may be that it uses it ______ ______ body temperature. Infrared measurement ______ ______ just before sleep shows that the bird’s long beak — which can grow to ______ ______ of its body size — gets hotter, ______ ______ the bird uses it in the presleep cooling process. At other times, as the external heat rises, so too does the heat of the toucan’s beak, while its core body heat stays the same.

Why does the toucan ______ ______ such an enormous beak?

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The Beak of the Toucan

Why does the toucan ______ ______ such an enormous beak? The answer, we learned in August, may be that it uses it ______ ______ body temperature. Infrared measurement ______ ______ just before sleep shows that the bird’s long beak — which can grow to ______ ______ of its body size — gets hotter, ______ ______ the bird uses it in the presleep cooling process. At other times, as the external heat rises, so too does the heat of the toucan’s beak, while its core body heat stays the same.

The answer, we learned in August, may be that it uses it ______ ______ body temperature.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The Beak of the Toucan

Why does the toucan ______ ______ such an enormous beak? The answer, we learned in August, may be that it uses it ______ ______ body temperature. Infrared measurement ______ ______ just before sleep shows that the bird’s long beak — which can grow to ______ ______ of its body size — gets hotter, ______ ______ the bird uses it in the presleep cooling process. At other times, as the external heat rises, so too does the heat of the toucan’s beak, while its core body heat stays the same.

Infrared measurement ______ ______ just before sleep shows that the bird’s long beak...

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The Beak of the Toucan

Why does the toucan ______ ______ such an enormous beak? The answer, we learned in August, may be that it uses it ______ ______ body temperature. Infrared measurement ______ ______ just before sleep shows that the bird’s long beak — which can grow to ______ ______ of its body size — gets hotter, ______ ______ the bird uses it in the presleep cooling process. At other times, as the external heat rises, so too does the heat of the toucan’s beak, while its core body heat stays the same.

... which can grow to ______ ______ of its body size — gets hotter ...

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

The Beak of the Toucan

Why does the toucan ______ ______ such an enormous beak? The answer, we learned in August, may be that it uses it ______ ______ body temperature. Infrared measurement ______ ______ just before sleep shows that the bird’s long beak — which can grow to ______ ______ of its body size — gets hotter, ______ ______ the bird uses it in the presleep cooling process. At other times, as the external heat rises, so too does the heat of the toucan’s beak, while its core body heat stays the same.

... ______ ______ the bird uses it in the presleep cooling process...

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This advertisement is for people who ...

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This advertisement is for people who ...

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This advertisement is for people who ...

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This advertisement is for people who ...

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This advertisement is for people who ...

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How to Make an impressive Speech

Having a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. First, you must know your target audience very well. Know their age, sex. educational attainments and career experiences. Find out what their beliefs, dreams and goals are. What keeps them excited or awake at night? If possible, know their personal, cultural, social, religious and political backgrounds. This will prevent you from saying something that might be offensive to a particular race or culture.

Then, based on the information gathered from your audience, make a list of persuasive speech ideas that might fit their personality, status or background. Remember that the worst thing you could do is deliver a boring speech, so try to come up with controversial yet useful themes. Make persuasive speech topics that will benefit your audience. Remember people are always thinking of "WIIFM" (What’s In It For Me?). If they do not see any good results or advantages for listening to your speech, they will not be interested or responsive.

Choosing your topics, check those items that you either are an authority on or are very familiar with. Your audience will look up to people with authority. If they perceive you as someone who is an expert on a subject, they would be more likely to listen to you and accept your viewpoints.

Do proper research over the Internet and libraries to come up with your persuasive speech ideas. During your research, take note of the most interesting or helpful facts relevant to your audience. Keep an open mind and relate how your research can solve their problems or improve any aspect of their life.

Some people are naturally skeptical, so make your statements well-grounded: gather statistics, facts, presentations, case studies or true stories. Make sure you note the source or reference.

Finding persuasive speech topics is easy if you follow the guidelines above.

According to the text, which is the first thing you should do to impress the audience?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

How to Make an impressive Speech

Having a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. First, you must know your target audience very well. Know their age, sex. educational attainments and career experiences. Find out what their beliefs, dreams and goals are. What keeps them excited or awake at night? If possible, know their personal, cultural, social, religious and political backgrounds. This will prevent you from saying something that might be offensive to a particular race or culture.

Then, based on the information gathered from your audience, make a list of persuasive speech ideas that might fit their personality, status or background. Remember that the worst thing you could do is deliver a boring speech, so try to come up with controversial yet useful themes. Make persuasive speech topics that will benefit your audience. Remember people are always thinking of "WIIFM" (What’s In It For Me?). If they do not see any good results or advantages for listening to your speech, they will not be interested or responsive.

Choosing your topics, check those items that you either are an authority on or are very familiar with. Your audience will look up to people with authority. If they perceive you as someone who is an expert on a subject, they would be more likely to listen to you and accept your viewpoints.

Do proper research over the Internet and libraries to come up with your persuasive speech ideas. During your research, take note of the most interesting or helpful facts relevant to your audience. Keep an open mind and relate how your research can solve their problems or improve any aspect of their life.

Some people are naturally skeptical, so make your statements well-grounded: gather statistics, facts, presentations, case studies or true stories. Make sure you note the source or reference.

Finding persuasive speech topics is easy if you follow the guidelines above.

According to the text, what do people expect most from your speech?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

How to Make an impressive Speech

Having a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. First, you must know your target audience very well. Know their age, sex. educational attainments and career experiences. Find out what their beliefs, dreams and goals are. What keeps them excited or awake at night? If possible, know their personal, cultural, social, religious and political backgrounds. This will prevent you from saying something that might be offensive to a particular race or culture.

Then, based on the information gathered from your audience, make a list of persuasive speech ideas that might fit their personality, status or background. Remember that the worst thing you could do is deliver a boring speech, so try to come up with controversial yet useful themes. Make persuasive speech topics that will benefit your audience. Remember people are always thinking of "WIIFM" (What’s In It For Me?). If they do not see any good results or advantages for listening to your speech, they will not be interested or responsive.

Choosing your topics, check those items that you either are an authority on or are very familiar with. Your audience will look up to people with authority. If they perceive you as someone who is an expert on a subject, they would be more likely to listen to you and accept your viewpoints.

Do proper research over the Internet and libraries to come up with your persuasive speech ideas. During your research, take note of the most interesting or helpful facts relevant to your audience. Keep an open mind and relate how your research can solve their problems or improve any aspect of their life.

Some people are naturally skeptical, so make your statements well-grounded: gather statistics, facts, presentations, case studies or true stories. Make sure you note the source or reference.

Finding persuasive speech topics is easy if you follow the guidelines above.

Which topics should be preferred?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

How to Make an impressive Speech

Having a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. First, you must know your target audience very well. Know their age, sex. educational attainments and career experiences. Find out what their beliefs, dreams and goals are. What keeps them excited or awake at night? If possible, know their personal, cultural, social, religious and political backgrounds. This will prevent you from saying something that might be offensive to a particular race or culture.

Then, based on the information gathered from your audience, make a list of persuasive speech ideas that might fit their personality, status or background. Remember that the worst thing you could do is deliver a boring speech, so try to come up with controversial yet useful themes. Make persuasive speech topics that will benefit your audience. Remember people are always thinking of "WIIFM" (What’s In It For Me?). If they do not see any good results or advantages for listening to your speech, they will not be interested or responsive.

Choosing your topics, check those items that you either are an authority on or are very familiar with. Your audience will look up to people with authority. If they perceive you as someone who is an expert on a subject, they would be more likely to listen to you and accept your viewpoints.

Do proper research over the Internet and libraries to come up with your persuasive speech ideas. During your research, take note of the most interesting or helpful facts relevant to your audience. Keep an open mind and relate how your research can solve their problems or improve any aspect of their life.

Some people are naturally skeptical, so make your statements well-grounded: gather statistics, facts, presentations, case studies or true stories. Make sure you note the source or reference.

Finding persuasive speech topics is easy if you follow the guidelines above.

Which of the following is the phrase "keep an open mind" (paragraph 4) closest in meaning to?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

How to Make an impressive Speech

Having a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. First, you must know your target audience very well. Know their age, sex. educational attainments and career experiences. Find out what their beliefs, dreams and goals are. What keeps them excited or awake at night? If possible, know their personal, cultural, social, religious and political backgrounds. This will prevent you from saying something that might be offensive to a particular race or culture.

Then, based on the information gathered from your audience, make a list of persuasive speech ideas that might fit their personality, status or background. Remember that the worst thing you could do is deliver a boring speech, so try to come up with controversial yet useful themes. Make persuasive speech topics that will benefit your audience. Remember people are always thinking of "WIIFM" (What’s In It For Me?). If they do not see any good results or advantages for listening to your speech, they will not be interested or responsive.

Choosing your topics, check those items that you either are an authority on or are very familiar with. Your audience will look up to people with authority. If they perceive you as someone who is an expert on a subject, they would be more likely to listen to you and accept your viewpoints.

Do proper research over the Internet and libraries to come up with your persuasive speech ideas. During your research, take note of the most interesting or helpful facts relevant to your audience. Keep an open mind and relate how your research can solve their problems or improve any aspect of their life.

Some people are naturally skeptical, so make your statements well-grounded: gather statistics, facts, presentations, case studies or true stories. Make sure you note the source or reference.

Finding persuasive speech topics is easy if you follow the guidelines above.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin

As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin

As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ .

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin

As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin

As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin

As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ .

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin

As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.

Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.

The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Has Never Been Straight

Soon after building started in 1173, the foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly. Construction ______ , and was continued only a 100 year later. It then became visibly clear that the Tower of Pisa is leaning, tilting to the south.

Since regular measuring of the tower began in 1911, the top of the tower  ______ 1,2 millimeters per year. In 1989, the Tower of Pisa Project Consortium commissioned engineers ______ the Leaning Tower. Because the Tower tilted in different directions in its first years, it is slightly curved, like a banana. Engineers are working on the footing of the Tower rather than the structure, ______ to ease the top back about 20 cm. But it means that ______ tower will remain leaning.

Soon after building started in 1173, the foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly. Construction ______ , and was continued only a 100 year later.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Has Never Been Straight

Soon after building started in 1173, the foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly. Construction  ______ , and was continued only a 100 year later. It then became visibly clear that the Tower of Pisa is leaning, tilting to the south.

Since regular measuring of the tower began in 1911, the top of the tower ______ 1,2 millimeters per year. In 1989, the Tower of Pisa Project Consortium commissioned engineers ______ the Leaning Tower. Because the Tower tilted in different directions in its first years, it is slightly curved, like a banana. Engineers are working on the footing of the Tower rather than the structure, ______ to ease the top back about 20 cm. But it means that ______ tower will remain leaning.

Since regular measuring of the tower began in 1911, the top of the tower ______ 1,2 millimeters per year.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Has Never Been Straight

Soon after building started in 1173, the foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly. Construction ______ , and was continued only a 100 year later. It then became visibly clear that the Tower of Pisa is leaning, tilting to the south.

Since regular measuring of the tower began in 1911, the top of the tower ______ 1,2 millimeters per year. In 1989, the Tower of Pisa Project Consortium commissioned engineers ______ the Leaning Tower. Because the Tower tilted in different directions in its first years, it is slightly curved, like a banana. Engineers are working on the footing of the Tower rather than the structure,  ______ to ease the top back about 20 cm. But it means that ______ tower will remain leaning.

In 1989, the Tower of Pisa Project Consortium commissioned engineers ______ the Leaning Tower.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Has Never Been Straight

Soon after building started in 1173, the foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly. Construction ______ , and was continued only a 100 year later. It then became visibly clear that the Tower of Pisa is leaning, tilting to the south.

Since regular measuring of the tower began in 1911, the top of the tower  ______ 1,2 millimeters per year. In 1989, the Tower of Pisa Project Consortium commissioned engineers ______ the Leaning Tower. Because the Tower tilted in different directions in its first years, it is slightly curved, like a banana. Engineers are working on the footing of the Tower rather than the structure, ______ to ease the top back about 20 cm. But it means that ______ tower will remain leaning.

Engineers are working on the footing of the Tower rather than the structure, ______ to ease the top back about 20 cm.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Has Never Been Straight

Soon after building started in 1173, the foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly. Construction ______ , and was continued only a 100 year later. It then became visibly clear that the Tower of Pisa is leaning, tilting to the south.

Since regular measuring of the tower began in 1911, the top of the tower ______ 1,2 millimeters per year. In 1989, the Tower of Pisa Project Consortium commissioned engineers ______ the Leaning Tower. Because the Tower tilted in different directions in its first years, it is slightly curved, like a banana. Engineers are working on the footing of the Tower rather than the structure,  ______ to ease the top back about 20 cm. But it means that ______ tower will remain leaning.

But it means that ______ tower will remain leaning.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Swiftly Evolving Blackcap

Evolution doesn’t have to take centuries. In the case of the Blackcap songbird, ______ decades were enough. The birds breed in the forests of southern Germany, and traditionally fly to Spain for the winter. Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10%  ______ to wintering in England, where the colder climate is more than ______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon. These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are ______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives. Researchers speculate that if the birds ______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

In the case of the Blackcap songbird, ______ decades were enough.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Swiftly Evolving Blackcap

Evolution doesn’t have to take centuries. In the case of the Blackcap songbird, ______ decades were enough. The birds breed in the forests of southern Germany, and traditionally fly to Spain for the winter. Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10%  ______ to wintering in England, where the colder climate is more than ______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon. These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are ______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives. Researchers speculate that if the birds ______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10% ______ to wintering in England...

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Swiftly Evolving Blackcap

Evolution doesn’t have to take centuries. In the case of the Blackcap songbird, ______ decades were enough. The birds breed in the forests of southern Germany, and traditionally fly to Spain for the winter. Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10%  ______ to wintering in England, where the colder climate is more than ______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon. These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are ______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives. Researchers speculate that if the birds ______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

...where the colder climate is more than ______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Swiftly Evolving Blackcap

Evolution doesn’t have to take centuries. In the case of the Blackcap songbird, ______ decades were enough. The birds breed in the forests of southern Germany, and traditionally fly to Spain for the winter. Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10%  ______ to wintering in England, where the colder climate is more than ______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon. These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are ______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives. Researchers speculate that if the birds ______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are ______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives.

Read the text below. For questions choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The Swiftly Evolving Blackcap

Evolution doesn’t have to take centuries. In the case of the Blackcap songbird, ______ decades were enough. The birds breed in the forests of southern Germany, and traditionally fly to Spain for the winter. Most still make the journey south, but since the 1960s, 10%  ______ to wintering in England, where the colder climate is more than ______ by the food left out on bird tables - a postwar phenomenon. These birds have rounder wings than their Spanish cousins (which provide better mobility but are ______ suited to long-distance flight) and longer, narrower beaks, better suited to bread and nuts than to olives. Researchers speculate that if the birds ______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

Researchers speculate that if the birds ______ to evolve in this way, they could eventually become a distinct species.

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (17—22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Do School Libraries Still Need Books?

In an era of Internet research and downloadable books, some educators question the need for printed collections

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

One of my primary responsibilities as a librarian is to teach information-literacy skills — including defining research questions, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting sources. In my experience, this works best face-to-face with students. That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ______ .

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ . Focused reading is more likely to occur with printed books than with online material.

Today's students shouldn't miss out on the unique pleasure of getting lost in a physical book. Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ . We don't have to choose between technology and printed books, and we shouldn't.

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (17—22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Do School Libraries Still Need Books?

In an era of Internet research and downloadable books, some educators question the need for printed collections

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

One of my primary responsibilities as a librarian is to teach information-literacy skills — including defining research questions, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting sources. In my experience, this works best face-to-face with students. That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ______ .

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ . Focused reading is more likely to occur with printed books than with online material.

Today's students shouldn't miss out on the unique pleasure of getting lost in a physical book. Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ . We don't have to choose between technology and printed books, and we shouldn't.

That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ________ .

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (17—22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Do School Libraries Still Need Books?

In an era of Internet research and downloadable books, some educators question the need for printed collections

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

One of my primary responsibilities as a librarian is to teach information-literacy skills — including defining research questions, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting sources. In my experience, this works best face-to-face with students. That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ______ .

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ . Focused reading is more likely to occur with printed books than with online material.

Today's students shouldn't miss out on the unique pleasure of getting lost in a physical book. Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ . We don't have to choose between technology and printed books, and we shouldn't.

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ .

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (17—22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Do School Libraries Still Need Books?

In an era of Internet research and downloadable books, some educators question the need for printed collections

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

One of my primary responsibilities as a librarian is to teach information-literacy skills — including defining research questions, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting sources. In my experience, this works best face-to-face with students. That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ______ .

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ . Focused reading is more likely to occur with printed books than with online material.

Today's students shouldn't miss out on the unique pleasure of getting lost in a physical book. Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ . We don't have to choose between technology and printed books, and we shouldn't.

Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (17—22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Do School Libraries Still Need Books?

In an era of Internet research and downloadable books, some educators question the need for printed collections

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

One of my primary responsibilities as a librarian is to teach information-literacy skills — including defining research questions, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting sources. In my experience, this works best face-to-face with students. That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ______ .

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ . Focused reading is more likely to occur with printed books than with online material.

Today's students shouldn't miss out on the unique pleasure of getting lost in a physical book. Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ . We don't have to choose between technology and printed books, and we shouldn't.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (17—22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Do School Libraries Still Need Books?

In an era of Internet research and downloadable books, some educators question the need for printed collections

An online library cannot replace the unique collection of resources that I — like many school librarians — have built over a period of years (17) ______ of my students, faculty, and the school's curriculum.

One of my primary responsibilities as a librarian is to teach information-literacy skills — including defining research questions, avoiding plagiarism, and documenting sources. In my experience, this works best face-to-face with students. That personal interaction is supported by the electronic availability of materials but (18) ______ .

Librarians also encourage reading, which (19) ______ . Focused reading is more likely to occur with printed books than with online material.

Today's students shouldn't miss out on the unique pleasure of getting lost in a physical book. Research shows that the brain functions differently when (20) ______ , and different formats complement different learning styles.

Unlike an e-reader or a laptop, which may provide access to many books but (21) ______ , a printed book is a relatively inexpensive information-delivery system that is not dependent on equipment, power, or bandwidth for its use.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ . We don't have to choose between technology and printed books, and we shouldn't.

One of the beauties of libraries is that we keep up with new technologies, but (22) ______ .

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

A Different Way to Wake Up
By Catherine Clarke Fox

Matty Sallin's alarm clock wakes you up with the aroma of sizzling bacon.

When Matty Sallin, 34, was working on a degree in art and technology at New York University, he got an interesting assignment in electronics class: Create something for 5 the household. He decided to create an alarm clock.

"Everybody has to deal with these every day, and they are extremely unpleasant!" he says. He asked different people what they'd like to wake up to instead of a clanging, noisy alarm. A lot of them said, "The smell of bacon."

So Sallin and two classmates invented a new kind of alarm clock: a wooden box with a pig face and a digital clock that uses the smell of cooking bacon rather than sound to wake someone up. He explains, "There's no danger of burning, because I built it carefully. It uses halogen light bulbs instead of a flame for cooking and turns off  automatically after ten minutes." Just a few easy steps are required to set the "alarm".

"What you do is put a couple of frozen strips in the night before," says Sallin. Bacon is cured, or preserved, so there is no danger of it spoiling overnight.

"If you set the alarm for 8:00, it will turn on at 7:50 and slow cook for ten minutes under the halogen bulbs", he says. Then the bulbs turn off and a fan blows the scent out through the nostrils of the pig.

"So instead of an alarm or a beep or a radio, you smell yourself awake", says Sallin. "Then you can open the door on the side and pull the bacon out and eat it."

When Sallin was a kid, he spent a lot of time making drawings of inventions. "I wanted to make an elevator in my back yard and a special tree house," he says. "But I never really thought I'd be called an inventor!"

Sallin got an A in the class and went on to other things - but people continue to hear about his invention and email him every day asking where they can buy his alarm clock.

These days he designs computer software, but if he decides to produce and sell his aroma alarm, maybe he can develop some other models. Any votes for cinnamon buns?

Which of the following is TRUE about Matty Sallin?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

A Different Way to Wake Up
By Catherine Clarke Fox

Matty Sallin's alarm clock wakes you up with the aroma of sizzling bacon.

When Matty Sallin, 34, was working on a degree in art and technology at New York University, he got an interesting assignment in electronics class: Create something for 5 the household. He decided to create an alarm clock.

"Everybody has to deal with these every day, and they are extremely unpleasant!" he says. He asked different people what they'd like to wake up to instead of a clanging, noisy alarm. A lot of them said, "The smell of bacon."

So Sallin and two classmates invented a new kind of alarm clock: a wooden box with a pig face and a digital clock that uses the smell of cooking bacon rather than sound to wake someone up. He explains, "There's no danger of burning, because I built it carefully. It uses halogen light bulbs instead of a flame for cooking and turns off  automatically after ten minutes." Just a few easy steps are required to set the "alarm".

"What you do is put a couple of frozen strips in the night before," says Sallin. Bacon is cured, or preserved, so there is no danger of it spoiling overnight.

"If you set the alarm for 8:00, it will turn on at 7:50 and slow cook for ten minutes under the halogen bulbs", he says. Then the bulbs turn off and a fan blows the scent out through the nostrils of the pig.

"So instead of an alarm or a beep or a radio, you smell yourself awake", says Sallin. "Then you can open the door on the side and pull the bacon out and eat it."

When Sallin was a kid, he spent a lot of time making drawings of inventions. "I wanted to make an elevator in my back yard and a special tree house," he says. "But I never really thought I'd be called an inventor!"

Sallin got an A in the class and went on to other things - but people continue to hear about his invention and email him every day asking where they can buy his alarm clock.

These days he designs computer software, but if he decides to produce and sell his aroma alarm, maybe he can develop some other models. Any votes for cinnamon buns?

What does the word "they" in line 7 stand for?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

A Different Way to Wake Up
By Catherine Clarke Fox

Matty Sallin's alarm clock wakes you up with the aroma of sizzling bacon.

When Matty Sallin, 34, was working on a degree in art and technology at New York University, he got an interesting assignment in electronics class: Create something for 5 the household. He decided to create an alarm clock.

"Everybody has to deal with these every day, and they are extremely unpleasant!" he says. He asked different people what they'd like to wake up to instead of a clanging, noisy alarm. A lot of them said, "The smell of bacon."

So Sallin and two classmates invented a new kind of alarm clock: a wooden box with a pig face and a digital clock that uses the smell of cooking bacon rather than sound to wake someone up. He explains, "There's no danger of burning, because I built it carefully. It uses halogen light bulbs instead of a flame for cooking and turns off  automatically after ten minutes." Just a few easy steps are required to set the "alarm".

"What you do is put a couple of frozen strips in the night before," says Sallin. Bacon is cured, or preserved, so there is no danger of it spoiling overnight.

"If you set the alarm for 8:00, it will turn on at 7:50 and slow cook for ten minutes under the halogen bulbs", he says. Then the bulbs turn off and a fan blows the scent out through the nostrils of the pig.

"So instead of an alarm or a beep or a radio, you smell yourself awake", says Sallin. "Then you can open the door on the side and pull the bacon out and eat it."

When Sallin was a kid, he spent a lot of time making drawings of inventions. "I wanted to make an elevator in my back yard and a special tree house," he says. "But I never really thought I'd be called an inventor!"

Sallin got an A in the class and went on to other things - but people continue to hear about his invention and email him every day asking where they can buy his alarm clock.

These days he designs computer software, but if he decides to produce and sell his aroma alarm, maybe he can develop some other models. Any votes for cinnamon buns?

Which is NOT mentioned in the text about the new alarm clock?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

A Different Way to Wake Up
By Catherine Clarke Fox

Matty Sallin's alarm clock wakes you up with the aroma of sizzling bacon.

When Matty Sallin, 34, was working on a degree in art and technology at New York University, he got an interesting assignment in electronics class: Create something for 5 the household. He decided to create an alarm clock.

"Everybody has to deal with these every day, and they are extremely unpleasant!" he says. He asked different people what they'd like to wake up to instead of a clanging, noisy alarm. A lot of them said, "The smell of bacon."

So Sallin and two classmates invented a new kind of alarm clock: a wooden box with a pig face and a digital clock that uses the smell of cooking bacon rather than sound to wake someone up. He explains, "There's no danger of burning, because I built it carefully. It uses halogen light bulbs instead of a flame for cooking and turns off  automatically after ten minutes." Just a few easy steps are required to set the "alarm".

"What you do is put a couple of frozen strips in the night before," says Sallin. Bacon is cured, or preserved, so there is no danger of it spoiling overnight.

"If you set the alarm for 8:00, it will turn on at 7:50 and slow cook for ten minutes under the halogen bulbs", he says. Then the bulbs turn off and a fan blows the scent out through the nostrils of the pig.

"So instead of an alarm or a beep or a radio, you smell yourself awake", says Sallin. "Then you can open the door on the side and pull the bacon out and eat it."

When Sallin was a kid, he spent a lot of time making drawings of inventions. "I wanted to make an elevator in my back yard and a special tree house," he says. "But I never really thought I'd be called an inventor!"

Sallin got an A in the class and went on to other things - but people continue to hear about his invention and email him every day asking where they can buy his alarm clock.

These days he designs computer software, but if he decides to produce and sell his aroma alarm, maybe he can develop some other models. Any votes for cinnamon buns?

What is Matty working on now?

Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

A Different Way to Wake Up
By Catherine Clarke Fox

Matty Sallin's alarm clock wakes you up with the aroma of sizzling bacon.

When Matty Sallin, 34, was working on a degree in art and technology at New York University, he got an interesting assignment in electronics class: Create something for 5 the household. He decided to create an alarm clock.

"Everybody has to deal with these every day, and they are extremely unpleasant!" he says. He asked different people what they'd like to wake up to instead of a clanging, noisy alarm. A lot of them said, "The smell of bacon."

So Sallin and two classmates invented a new kind of alarm clock: a wooden box with a pig face and a digital clock that uses the smell of cooking bacon rather than sound to wake someone up. He explains, "There's no danger of burning, because I built it carefully. It uses halogen light bulbs instead of a flame for cooking and turns off  automatically after ten minutes." Just a few easy steps are required to set the "alarm".

"What you do is put a couple of frozen strips in the night before," says Sallin. Bacon is cured, or preserved, so there is no danger of it spoiling overnight.

"If you set the alarm for 8:00, it will turn on at 7:50 and slow cook for ten minutes under the halogen bulbs", he says. Then the bulbs turn off and a fan blows the scent out through the nostrils of the pig.

"So instead of an alarm or a beep or a radio, you smell yourself awake", says Sallin. "Then you can open the door on the side and pull the bacon out and eat it."

When Sallin was a kid, he spent a lot of time making drawings of inventions. "I wanted to make an elevator in my back yard and a special tree house," he says. "But I never really thought I'd be called an inventor!"

Sallin got an A in the class and went on to other things - but people continue to hear about his invention and email him every day asking where they can buy his alarm clock.

These days he designs computer software, but if he decides to produce and sell his aroma alarm, maybe he can develop some other models. Any votes for cinnamon buns?

Which of the following does the author mention in the text?

Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Diego G., Virginia

When I step onto the trail that borders Rocky Run Stream, the civilized world quickly disappears. I think the only one who likes exploring these waters more than I do is my big brown dog, Paisa. He eagerly splashes around, and lets the water come up to his neck.

Who of the kids____________?

Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Madeline L., Texas

While exploring the Redwoods last summer, my family walked down to the Eel River. We couldn't swim in the river because of blue green algae warnings, so we decided to make water peepers to help us see down further into the water without going all the way in. We saw water insects, fish, and a snake swimming by.

Who of the kids____________?

Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Kennan N., Florida

I monitor the water level of my pond to discover the effects of heavy rains and drought. This lets me know when I need to water my plants and when there has been sufficient rainfall. I also like to study the water quality in the pond. Exploring water has become my passion and one day it will be my career.

Who of the kids____________?

Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Michael P., New York

The timid, green, Asian Shore Crab froze when confronted with my towering metallic camera lens. I held my breath and focusing on the animal in front of me, 1 clicked, capturing the moment forever. Photography permits me to discover our planet and myself at the same time. By taking these pictures I can share my excitement for exploration with friends.

Who of the kids____________?