Use of English

Lost Dogs Found

Two miniature schnauzers who were missing for four days were finally found when their owners decided to (12)________ an unconventional yet effective (13)________.

On June 16, John Hampson was (14)________ his parents’ dogs, Charlie, 7, and Theo, 15 months, on top of Red Pike, England, when a fog rolled in. The dogs were both off leash and (15)________ the thick mist, 21-year-old John lost (16)________ of the pets.

As soon as the pups went missing, John called his mother, Liz.

After the call, Liz and her husband, Graham called friends, family and mountain rescue teams. They also posted about their dogs on Facebook and Twitter. More than 120 people and two drones looked for the dogs all around Red Pike. After 96 hours of (17)________, the family came up with a last-ditch effort. They decided to grill sausages close to the (18)________ where the dogs went missing. “They (19)________ love sausages, Liz told the Metro. “They have them every Sunday for breakfast, so if there was one food they were going to (20)________ for, it was sausages.”

After two and a half hours of grilling and calling the dogs’ names, the two miniature schnauzers eventually (21)________ up.

Use of English

Lost Dogs Found

Two miniature schnauzers who were missing for four days were finally found when their owners decided to (12)________ an unconventional yet effective (13)________.

On June 16, John Hampson was (14)________ his parents’ dogs, Charlie, 7, and Theo, 15 months, on top of Red Pike, England, when a fog rolled in. The dogs were both off leash and (15)________ the thick mist, 21-year-old John lost (16)________ of the pets.

As soon as the pups went missing, John called his mother, Liz.

After the call, Liz and her husband, Graham called friends, family and mountain rescue teams. They also posted about their dogs on Facebook and Twitter. More than 120 people and two drones looked for the dogs all around Red Pike. After 96 hours of (17)________, the family came up with a last-ditch effort. They decided to grill sausages close to the (18)________ where the dogs went missing. “They (19)________ love sausages, Liz told the Metro. “They have them every Sunday for breakfast, so if there was one food they were going to (20)________ for, it was sausages.”

After two and a half hours of grilling and calling the dogs’ names, the two miniature schnauzers eventually (21)________ up.

Use of English

Task 3

Lost Dogs Found

Two miniature schnauzers who were missing for four days were finally found when their owners decided to (12)________ an unconventional yet effective (13)________.

On June 16, John Hampson was (14)________ his parents’ dogs, Charlie, 7, and Theo, 15 months, on top of Red Pike, England, when a fog rolled in. The dogs were both off leash and (15)________ the thick mist, 21-year-old John lost (16)________ of the pets.

As soon as the pups went missing, John called his mother, Liz.

After the call, Liz and her husband, Graham called friends, family and mountain rescue teams. They also posted about their dogs on Facebook and Twitter. More than 120 people and two drones looked for the dogs all around Red Pike. After 96 hours of (17)________, the family came up with a last-ditch effort. They decided to grill sausages close to the (18)________ where the dogs went missing. “They (19)________ love sausages, Liz told the Metro. “They have them every Sunday for breakfast, so if there was one food they were going to (20)________ for, it was sausages.”

After two and a half hours of grilling and calling the dogs’ names, the two miniature schnauzers eventually (21)________ up.

Elevation Record for Dogs

When Seattle-based mountain guide Don Wargowsky was leading an expedition in Nepal’s Himalayas, he picked up an extra member on his team. A stray dog noticed the climbers somewhere around 5,333 m and decided to stick around. When she came up to Don, he gave her a bit of beef jerky and she didn’t leave for three and a half weeks. The team called their four-legged member “Mera”. Wargowsky realised he had seen her in the town of Kare a few days earlier. She had made no effort then to get close, but now Mera decided to join the expedition. The first night, Wargowsky tried to encourage her to sleep in his tent, but she wouldn’t come inside. The next morning, he found her curled up outside covered in a layer of snow. After that, he was able to trick her inside. He gave her a coat to keep her warm.

Wargowsky was in a difficult position. He was worried about the dog that had no protection for her paws or her body in conditions that sometimes reached minus 30 degrees Celcius. “Obviously, my responsibility was to the group, but I was happy to have her with us,” he says.

When the team went to make the climb, Wargowsky tried to keep Mera at base camp because he didn’t want her to make the steep climb. He tied her up but she got out of her rope and quickly caught up with them. Wargowsky couldn't leave his human clients to take her back, so Mera stayed with the group. “I have no clue what her motivation was,” he says. “We were feeding her at base camp, so it wasn’t the food.”

Once Mera started to slide and Wargowsky was able to catch her and save her from what could have been a dangerous fall. “There were certain slopes very early in the morning or late at night when the snow was very crusty and icy, when it was very slippery”. He says it was also hard to believe she didn’t go snow-blind. The humans were all wearing expensive glacier goggles while she moved along with no protection.

After all that climbing, Wargowsky was tempted to bring his new friend home to the US. “I really would have loved to adopt her. But I live in a tiny apartment in Seattle and this dog wants to climb mountains. I gave it a lot of consideration. I didn’t care what it cost.” But he didn’t want to leave Mera out on the streets. Fortunately, the expedition’s base camp manager was impressed by the adventurous dog and got her to his home in Kathmandu.

Why did Don Wargowsky leave Mera in Nepal?

Elevation Record for Dogs

When Seattle-based mountain guide Don Wargowsky was leading an expedition in Nepal’s Himalayas, he picked up an extra member on his team. A stray dog noticed the climbers somewhere around 5,333 m and decided to stick around. When she came up to Don, he gave her a bit of beef jerky and she didn’t leave for three and a half weeks. The team called their four-legged member “Mera”. Wargowsky realised he had seen her in the town of Kare a few days earlier. She had made no effort then to get close, but now Mera decided to join the expedition. The first night, Wargowsky tried to encourage her to sleep in his tent, but she wouldn’t come inside. The next morning, he found her curled up outside covered in a layer of snow. After that, he was able to trick her inside. He gave her a coat to keep her warm.

Wargowsky was in a difficult position. He was worried about the dog that had no protection for her paws or her body in conditions that sometimes reached minus 30 degrees Celcius. “Obviously, my responsibility was to the group, but I was happy to have her with us,” he says.

When the team went to make the climb, Wargowsky tried to keep Mera at base camp because he didn’t want her to make the steep climb. He tied her up but she got out of her rope and quickly caught up with them. Wargowsky couldn't leave his human clients to take her back, so Mera stayed with the group. “I have no clue what her motivation was,” he says. “We were feeding her at base camp, so it wasn’t the food.”

Once Mera started to slide and Wargowsky was able to catch her and save her from what could have been a dangerous fall. “There were certain slopes very early in the morning or late at night when the snow was very crusty and icy, when it was very slippery”. He says it was also hard to believe she didn’t go snow-blind. The humans were all wearing expensive glacier goggles while she moved along with no protection.

After all that climbing, Wargowsky was tempted to bring his new friend home to the US. “I really would have loved to adopt her. But I live in a tiny apartment in Seattle and this dog wants to climb mountains. I gave it a lot of consideration. I didn’t care what it cost.” But he didn’t want to leave Mera out on the streets. Fortunately, the expedition’s base camp manager was impressed by the adventurous dog and got her to his home in Kathmandu.

Which threat for Mera is NOT mentioned in the text?

Elevation Record for Dogs

When Seattle-based mountain guide Don Wargowsky was leading an expedition in Nepal’s Himalayas, he picked up an extra member on his team. A stray dog noticed the climbers somewhere around 5,333 m and decided to stick around. When she came up to Don, he gave her a bit of beef jerky and she didn’t leave for three and a half weeks. The team called their four-legged member “Mera”. Wargowsky realised he had seen her in the town of Kare a few days earlier. She had made no effort then to get close, but now Mera decided to join the expedition. The first night, Wargowsky tried to encourage her to sleep in his tent, but she wouldn’t come inside. The next morning, he found her curled up outside covered in a layer of snow. After that, he was able to trick her inside. He gave her a coat to keep her warm.

Wargowsky was in a difficult position. He was worried about the dog that had no protection for her paws or her body in conditions that sometimes reached minus 30 degrees Celcius. “Obviously, my responsibility was to the group, but I was happy to have her with us,” he says.

When the team went to make the climb, Wargowsky tried to keep Mera at base camp because he didn’t want her to make the steep climb. He tied her up but she got out of her rope and quickly caught up with them. Wargowsky couldn't leave his human clients to take her back, so Mera stayed with the group. “I have no clue what her motivation was,” he says. “We were feeding her at base camp, so it wasn’t the food.”

Once Mera started to slide and Wargowsky was able to catch her and save her from what could have been a dangerous fall. “There were certain slopes very early in the morning or late at night when the snow was very crusty and icy, when it was very slippery”. He says it was also hard to believe she didn’t go snow-blind. The humans were all wearing expensive glacier goggles while she moved along with no protection.

After all that climbing, Wargowsky was tempted to bring his new friend home to the US. “I really would have loved to adopt her. But I live in a tiny apartment in Seattle and this dog wants to climb mountains. I gave it a lot of consideration. I didn’t care what it cost.” But he didn’t want to leave Mera out on the streets. Fortunately, the expedition’s base camp manager was impressed by the adventurous dog and got her to his home in Kathmandu.

Why did Don Wargowsky NOT return Mera to base camp when she joined the team in the mountains?

Elevation Record for Dogs

When Seattle-based mountain guide Don Wargowsky was leading an expedition in Nepal’s Himalayas, he picked up an extra member on his team. A stray dog noticed the climbers somewhere around 5,333 m and decided to stick around. When she came up to Don, he gave her a bit of beef jerky and she didn’t leave for three and a half weeks. The team called their four-legged member “Mera”. Wargowsky realised he had seen her in the town of Kare a few days earlier. She had made no effort then to get close, but now Mera decided to join the expedition. The first night, Wargowsky tried to encourage her to sleep in his tent, but she wouldn’t come inside. The next morning, he found her curled up outside covered in a layer of snow. After that, he was able to trick her inside. He gave her a coat to keep her warm.

Wargowsky was in a difficult position. He was worried about the dog that had no protection for her paws or her body in conditions that sometimes reached minus 30 degrees Celcius. “Obviously, my responsibility was to the group, but I was happy to have her with us,” he says.

When the team went to make the climb, Wargowsky tried to keep Mera at base camp because he didn’t want her to make the steep climb. He tied her up but she got out of her rope and quickly caught up with them. Wargowsky couldn't leave his human clients to take her back, so Mera stayed with the group. “I have no clue what her motivation was,” he says. “We were feeding her at base camp, so it wasn’t the food.”

Once Mera started to slide and Wargowsky was able to catch her and save her from what could have been a dangerous fall. “There were certain slopes very early in the morning or late at night when the snow was very crusty and icy, when it was very slippery”. He says it was also hard to believe she didn’t go snow-blind. The humans were all wearing expensive glacier goggles while she moved along with no protection.

After all that climbing, Wargowsky was tempted to bring his new friend home to the US. “I really would have loved to adopt her. But I live in a tiny apartment in Seattle and this dog wants to climb mountains. I gave it a lot of consideration. I didn’t care what it cost.” But he didn’t want to leave Mera out on the streets. Fortunately, the expedition’s base camp manager was impressed by the adventurous dog and got her to his home in Kathmandu.

How did Don Wargowsky feel about the new member of his team?

Task 2

Elevation Record for Dogs

When Seattle-based mountain guide Don Wargowsky was leading an expedition in Nepal’s Himalayas, he picked up an extra member on his team. A stray dog noticed the climbers somewhere around 5,333 m and decided to stick around. When she came up to Don, he gave her a bit of beef jerky and she didn’t leave for three and a half weeks. The team called their four-legged member “Mera”. Wargowsky realised he had seen her in the town of Kare a few days earlier. She had made no effort then to get close, but now Mera decided to join the expedition. The first night, Wargowsky tried to encourage her to sleep in his tent, but she wouldn’t come inside. The next morning, he found her curled up outside covered in a layer of snow. After that, he was able to trick her inside. He gave her a coat to keep her warm.

Wargowsky was in a difficult position. He was worried about the dog that had no protection for her paws or her body in conditions that sometimes reached minus 30 degrees Celcius. “Obviously, my responsibility was to the group, but I was happy to have her with us,” he says.

When the team went to make the climb, Wargowsky tried to keep Mera at base camp because he didn’t want her to make the steep climb. He tied her up but she got out of her rope and quickly caught up with them. Wargowsky couldn't leave his human clients to take her back, so Mera stayed with the group. “I have no clue what her motivation was,” he says. “We were feeding her at base camp, so it wasn’t the food.”

Once Mera started to slide and Wargowsky was able to catch her and save her from what could have been a dangerous fall. “There were certain slopes very early in the morning or late at night when the snow was very crusty and icy, when it was very slippery”. He says it was also hard to believe she didn’t go snow-blind. The humans were all wearing expensive glacier goggles while she moved along with no protection.

After all that climbing, Wargowsky was tempted to bring his new friend home to the US. “I really would have loved to adopt her. But I live in a tiny apartment in Seattle and this dog wants to climb mountains. I gave it a lot of consideration. I didn’t care what it cost.” But he didn’t want to leave Mera out on the streets. Fortunately, the expedition’s base camp manager was impressed by the adventurous dog and got her to his home in Kathmandu.

Which statement is TRUE of Mera, according to PARAGRAPH 1?

Munising, Michigan

In the town of Munising, with spectacular sandstone cliffs rising above Lake Superior and 17 local waterfalls, the stage for beauty is already set by the time the dramatic reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn take hold of the forests. Walk downtown, admire the work of local artists and craftsmen, and feast on fresh fish from the lake in the afternoon, or sink your teeth into pasties, the local specialty. The town does get very busy during the annual crafts fair, but its massive territory gives it a quiet atmosphere, even at such an hour.

This town offers you the chance ___________.

Fayetteville, West Virginia

Just outside the town, New River Gorge reserve offers some of the best fall flora in the state. It is also a main point for adventure seekers: whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and banjo jumping are popular activities. In fact, October 15th is New River Gorge Bridge Day, when thousands come together to watch enthusiasts from different corners of West Virginia jumping from a tall bridge with parachutes. You have a unique opportunity to choose any of the activities, which also include digging for fossils, rock climbing on the granite, tubing down the river, and sleeping under millions of stars.

This town offers you the chance ___________.

Jasper, Arkansas

Each fall, the tiny mountain town of Jasper beckons visitors with the promise of vivid fall colours and southern hospitality. Start the warm fall days with a big breakfast at a local cafe by people watching in the downtown square, before heading out for some serious picturesque drives and wildlife spotting. There is also a lively pub. In the evening you can relax in its cosy atmosphere after a day of hiking in the mountains.

This town offers you the chance ___________.

Stockholm, Wisconsin

The village of Stockholm offers dozens of delightful ways to enjoy autumn. The local pie company bakes up fall in many flavours and serves it in its cafeteria which is open from midday to midnight. You can drink the season at the Maiden Rock Winery, too. If that is not enough, you can travel around town on free blue bicycles available for visitors or take advantage of some of the best antique shopping in the state. Today the town offers visitors a glimpse of the rich past with a fine collection of art, porcelain, furniture and jewellery.

This town offers you the chance ___________.

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is especially popular in the autumn time. Vibrant red hills with flat tops and blushing sandstone cliffs offer some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, especially at sunrise and sunset. In Sedona, you can browse museums or get your energy balanced by one of the many healers and spiritual guides that call Sedona home, before heading out for some leaf admiring. Its botanical park also has a number of greenhouses which are arranged as indoor gardens with animals and plants from all over the Americas.

This town offers you the chance ___________.

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Task 1

Autumn Holidays

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

During autumn in Jim Thorpe, a trip down the memory lane is framed by brightly coloured leaves. The historic town offers wonderfully preserved buildings that house tearooms, art galleries, and an opera house popular on the Vaudeville route. Simply stroll the grounds to enjoy the beauty of gardens and you'll find the town filled with energy and enthusiasm. Fall weekends complete with arts, melodies, exciting walks to town, and kids’ activities run throughout October.

This town offers you the chance ___________.