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๐งฉ Grammar 60๐ค Vocabulary 102๐ Pronunciation 13๐ฌ Language functions 26๐ Reading 44โ๏ธ Writing 13
Amman is the capital city of Jordan. Many tourists visit the Roman Theatre and the Citadel every year. If you want to explore the city, you can go to the tourist information centre first. They give you free maps and tell you about buses and taxis.
Where can tourists get free maps?
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Dana: Well, it's a tall tower with a gold ball at the top. It's a few metres away from where the fire started in 1666. There was a bakery on Pudding Lane and the fire started in an oven. The houses in London used to be wooden, so the fire moved from house to house very quickly. The fire burned for four days because there was no fire brigade. People didn't use to be able to call the fire brigade like we do now, so they just used to throw buckets of water over fires.
Where did the Great Fire of London start?
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Dana: Well, it's a tall tower with a gold ball at the top. It's a few metres away from where the fire started in 1666. There was a bakery on Pudding Lane and the fire started in an oven. The houses in London used to be wooden, so the fire moved from house to house very quickly. The fire burned for four days because there was no fire brigade. People didn't use to be able to call the fire brigade like we do now, so they just used to throw buckets of water over fires.
Why did the fire move very quickly?
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Dana: Well, it's a tall tower with a gold ball at the top. It's a few metres away from where the fire started in 1666. There was a bakery on Pudding Lane and the fire started in an oven. The houses in London used to be wooden, so the fire moved from house to house very quickly. The fire burned for four days because there was no fire brigade. People didn't use to be able to call the fire brigade like we do now, so they just used to throw buckets of water over fires.
How long did the fire burn for?
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Dana: Well, it's a tall tower with a gold ball at the top. It's a few metres away from where the fire started in 1666. There was a bakery on Pudding Lane and the fire started in an oven. The houses in London used to be wooden, so the fire moved from house to house very quickly. The fire burned for four days because there was no fire brigade. People didn't use to be able to call the fire brigade like we do now, so they just used to throw buckets of water over fires.
The word 'it' in 'it's a tall tower with a gold ball at the top' refers to .......... .
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Nuuk is one of the smallest capital cities in the world. The city is very beautiful, with mountains on one side and the sea on the other. There's a market every day in the city where you can buy fresh fish. Nuuk is one of the coldest capital cities in the world. The coldest month is February with temperatures as low as -13 degrees. Visitors to Nuuk often go to see whales, which visit the waters around the city in the summer months.
When can visitors see whales near Nuuk?
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Nuuk is one of the smallest capital cities in the world. The city is very beautiful, with mountains on one side and the sea on the other. There's a market every day in the city where you can buy fresh fish. Nuuk is one of the coldest capital cities in the world. The coldest month is February with temperatures as low as -13 degrees. Visitors to Nuuk often go to see whales, which visit the waters around the city in the summer months.
Where can people buy fresh fish in Nuuk?
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Nuuk is one of the smallest capital cities in the world. The city is very beautiful, with mountains on one side and the sea on the other. There's a market every day in the city where you can buy fresh fish. Nuuk is one of the coldest capital cities in the world. The coldest month is February with temperatures as low as -13 degrees. Visitors to Nuuk often go to see whales, which visit the waters around the city in the summer months.
Which person should visit Nuuk? 'I'm looking for a quiet, peaceful place to spend my holidays.'
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The biggest city in the world is Tokyo in Japan. It is on Honshu, Japan's largest island. The Tokyo Sky Tree is one of the tallest towers in the world at 634 metres tall. The busiest railway station in the world is Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. 1.2 billion people use the station every year! There are people who push passengers into the trains to get as many people in as possible.
What is special about the Tokyo Sky Tree?
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The biggest city in the world is Tokyo in Japan. It is on Honshu, Japan's largest island. The Tokyo Sky Tree is one of the tallest towers in the world at 634 metres tall. The busiest railway station in the world is Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. 1.2 billion people use the station every year! There are people who push passengers into the trains to get as many people in as possible.
How many people use Shinjuku Station every year?
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Masdar City is a special new neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The buildings do not use much energy because they use traditional materials. In the UAE, mosques used to be made of earth from the ground. They used the same earth to build the new Masdar City mosque. That is because the material keeps the building cool. The buildings are very close together so that there is not much sun on the pavements. There are no cars and most of the roads are for walkers and bikes.
Why did they use earth to build the Masdar City mosque?
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Masdar City is a special new neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The buildings do not use much energy because they use traditional materials. In the UAE, mosques used to be made of earth from the ground. They used the same earth to build the new Masdar City mosque. That is because the material keeps the building cool. The buildings are very close together so that there is not much sun on the pavements. There are no cars and most of the roads are for walkers and bikes.
Why are the buildings in Masdar City very close together?
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Masdar City is a special new neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The buildings do not use much energy because they use traditional materials. In the UAE, mosques used to be made of earth from the ground. They used the same earth to build the new Masdar City mosque. That is because the material keeps the building cool. The buildings are very close together so that there is not much sun on the pavements. There are no cars and most of the roads are for walkers and bikes.
Masdar City is a neighbourhood in .......... .
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Rami is fourteen. He loves drawing and using computers. He wants to go to university and study design. In the future, he might become a graphic designer, or he could start his own business.
What does Rami want to do after school?
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I was talking to some friends yesterday about robots. Everyone thinks that there won't be any jobs left for us in the future because robots will do all our jobs instead. But I don't agree with this idea and I don't think there's any need to worry about the future. Robots are already doing a lot of the jobs that people used to do in the past. For example, robots make cars in factories and milk cows on farms. It just means that people can do more interesting jobs now.
What do the writer's friends think about robots?
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I was talking to some friends yesterday about robots. Everyone thinks that there won't be any jobs left for us in the future because robots will do all our jobs instead. But I don't agree with this idea and I don't think there's any need to worry about the future. Robots are already doing a lot of the jobs that people used to do in the past. For example, robots make cars in factories and milk cows on farms. It just means that people can do more interesting jobs now.
Does the writer agree with her friends?
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I was talking to some friends yesterday about robots. Everyone thinks that there won't be any jobs left for us in the future because robots will do all our jobs instead. But I don't agree with this idea and I don't think there's any need to worry about the future. Robots are already doing a lot of the jobs that people used to do in the past. For example, robots make cars in factories and milk cows on farms. It just means that people can do more interesting jobs now.
Which jobs do robots already do, according to the text?
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In the future, it's true that robots will do more jobs. For example, they will do housework and drive cars. But this means that we will have time to learn new things and do different jobs. Also, robots will never have ideas or feelings, so there are some jobs that they will never do. For example, a robot will never take care of a sick person like a nurse can.
Why will robots never do some jobs?
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In the future, it's true that robots will do more jobs. For example, they will do housework and drive cars. But this means that we will have time to learn new things and do different jobs. Also, robots will never have ideas or feelings, so there are some jobs that they will never do. For example, a robot will never take care of a sick person like a nurse can.
The word 'they' in 'they will do housework and drive cars' refers to .......... .
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In the future, it's true that robots will do more jobs. For example, they will do housework and drive cars. But this means that we will have time to learn new things and do different jobs. Also, robots will never have ideas or feelings, so there are some jobs that they will never do. For example, a robot will never take care of a sick person like a nurse can.
What will people have time to do if robots do more jobs?
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Lina's favourite book is a detective story. In the story, a young girl finds a secret room in an old house. She follows strange clues and finally discovers who stole a famous painting.
What does the girl in the story discover?
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Once, there was a charming, old tower on a steep hill near a village. It was built a long time ago and it used to be very popular. Many tourists used to come to look at the gorgeous paintings on the walls. But one day, people heard strange noises from inside the tower. Everyone was scared and ran away. Two brave children from the village heard about the mystery and decided to explore.
Why did tourists use to visit the old tower?
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Once, there was a charming, old tower on a steep hill near a village. It was built a long time ago and it used to be very popular. Many tourists used to come to look at the gorgeous paintings on the walls. But one day, people heard strange noises from inside the tower. Everyone was scared and ran away. Two brave children from the village heard about the mystery and decided to explore.
What happened when people heard strange noises from inside the tower?
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Once, there was a charming, old tower on a steep hill near a village. It was built a long time ago and it used to be very popular. Many tourists used to come to look at the gorgeous paintings on the walls. But one day, people heard strange noises from inside the tower. Everyone was scared and ran away. Two brave children from the village heard about the mystery and decided to explore.
The word 'It' in 'It was built a long time ago' refers to .......... .
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'Look!' said Lina. 'The walls are painted on the outside with bright pictures.' 'Oh yes,' replied her brother Adam. 'They're beautiful. Look at those animals. I can see pictures of horses and cows. Let's have a look inside.' Inside, the tower was dark, empty and quiet. They turned on their torches.
What pictures did the children see on the outside of the tower?
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'Look!' said Lina. 'The walls are painted on the outside with bright pictures.' 'Oh yes,' replied her brother Adam. 'They're beautiful. Look at those animals. I can see pictures of horses and cows. Let's have a look inside.' Inside, the tower was dark, empty and quiet. They turned on their torches.
Why did the children turn on their torches?
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Another mystery that we can't explain is the Hessdalen Lights. These bright lights are sometimes seen in the sky above a valley in Norway. They go on and off and they move around the sky or down the valley. They can be as large as cars. Scientists can't agree on what makes these lights, so they are still a mystery!
Where are the Hessdalen Lights seen?
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Another mystery that we can't explain is the Hessdalen Lights. These bright lights are sometimes seen in the sky above a valley in Norway. They go on and off and they move around the sky or down the valley. They can be as large as cars. Scientists can't agree on what makes these lights, so they are still a mystery!
Why are the Hessdalen Lights still a mystery?
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Another mystery that we can't explain is the Hessdalen Lights. These bright lights are sometimes seen in the sky above a valley in Norway. They go on and off and they move around the sky or down the valley. They can be as large as cars. Scientists can't agree on what makes these lights, so they are still a mystery!
The word 'They' in 'They can be as large as cars' refers to .......... .
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It seems that 2,000 years ago, people near Baghdad used to use batteries! The Baghdad Battery is a jar made of clay that has a metal stick on the top. When vinegar is poured in it, the jar produces electricity! It's still a mystery what it was used for, because there's no written record.
What happens when vinegar is poured into the Baghdad Battery?
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It seems that 2,000 years ago, people near Baghdad used to use batteries! The Baghdad Battery is a jar made of clay that has a metal stick on the top. When vinegar is poured in it, the jar produces electricity! It's still a mystery what it was used for, because there's no written record.
Why don't we know what the Baghdad Battery was used for?
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Every year, people cut down millions of trees in the rainforests. This destroys the homes of many animals and makes climate change worse. We can help by recycling paper and planting trees.
How can we help, according to the text?
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Giant pandas live in the mountains in south and central China. They eat bamboo, which is 90% of their diet. But bamboo grows very slowly, so climate change could cause problems. If there isn't enough bamboo, then pandas won't survive.
What is 90% of a giant panda's diet?
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Giant pandas live in the mountains in south and central China. They eat bamboo, which is 90% of their diet. But bamboo grows very slowly, so climate change could cause problems. If there isn't enough bamboo, then pandas won't survive.
Why could climate change cause problems for giant pandas?
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Giant pandas live in the mountains in south and central China. They eat bamboo, which is 90% of their diet. But bamboo grows very slowly, so climate change could cause problems. If there isn't enough bamboo, then pandas won't survive.
The word 'They' in 'They eat bamboo' refers to .......... .
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The sea ice in the Arctic is getting smaller each year. In some areas, it melts completely in the summer. This is causing problems for polar bears. These beautiful white bears go onto the sea ice to find their food. This means that they are in danger because they can't find enough food to eat.
Why are polar bears in danger?
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The sea ice in the Arctic is getting smaller each year. In some areas, it melts completely in the summer. This is causing problems for polar bears. These beautiful white bears go onto the sea ice to find their food. This means that they are in danger because they can't find enough food to eat.
The word 'it' in 'it melts completely in the summer' refers to .......... .
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A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has shown that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish! Firstly, the report showed that we are making twenty times more plastic than we were making 50 years ago. However, only 5% of these plastics are recycled. Secondly, every year 8 million tonnes of plastic pollution goes into the ocean. This is the same as putting one rubbish lorry of plastic into the ocean every minute. Small pieces of plastic can kill fish and larger pieces of plastic are dangerous for turtles and seals.
According to the report, what will happen by 2050?
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A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has shown that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish! Firstly, the report showed that we are making twenty times more plastic than we were making 50 years ago. However, only 5% of these plastics are recycled. Secondly, every year 8 million tonnes of plastic pollution goes into the ocean. This is the same as putting one rubbish lorry of plastic into the ocean every minute. Small pieces of plastic can kill fish and larger pieces of plastic are dangerous for turtles and seals.
What percentage of plastics is recycled?
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A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has shown that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish! Firstly, the report showed that we are making twenty times more plastic than we were making 50 years ago. However, only 5% of these plastics are recycled. Secondly, every year 8 million tonnes of plastic pollution goes into the ocean. This is the same as putting one rubbish lorry of plastic into the ocean every minute. Small pieces of plastic can kill fish and larger pieces of plastic are dangerous for turtles and seals.
Which animals are in danger from larger pieces of plastic?
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A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has shown that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish! Firstly, the report showed that we are making twenty times more plastic than we were making 50 years ago. However, only 5% of these plastics are recycled. Secondly, every year 8 million tonnes of plastic pollution goes into the ocean. This is the same as putting one rubbish lorry of plastic into the ocean every minute. Small pieces of plastic can kill fish and larger pieces of plastic are dangerous for turtles and seals.
'This is the same as putting one rubbish lorry of plastic into the ocean every minute.' The word 'This' refers to .......... .
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You might think that polar bears are white, but they actually have black skin! The light on the fur makes them look white! Male polar bears can be up to three metres long and weigh up to 800 kilograms. That's as much as about ten men! Polar bears can swim for days at a time. A female polar bear once swam for nine days, travelling over 687 kilometres!
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
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You might think that polar bears are white, but they actually have black skin! The light on the fur makes them look white! Male polar bears can be up to three metres long and weigh up to 800 kilograms. That's as much as about ten men! Polar bears can swim for days at a time. A female polar bear once swam for nine days, travelling over 687 kilometres!
How much can male polar bears weigh?
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You might think that polar bears are white, but they actually have black skin! The light on the fur makes them look white! Male polar bears can be up to three metres long and weigh up to 800 kilograms. That's as much as about ten men! Polar bears can swim for days at a time. A female polar bear once swam for nine days, travelling over 687 kilometres!
A female polar bear once swam for .......... .
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