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Test 1

Questions 14-18

For each question, choose the correct answer.

My 3D chocolate star

13-year-old Kevin writes about an interesting machine he tried.

Hi, I am Kevin and I am 13 years old. I love computers and cooking. Last weekend, my dad took me to a big technology fair in our city. We looked at lots of interesting machines. Then, I found a very special 3D printer. It didn't use plastic to make things. Instead, it used real brown chocolate! The person there showed me how to use the computer, and I printed a beautiful chocolate star.

I was very proud of my star. It looked too nice to eat immediately, so I decided to keep it. I wanted to take it home to show my mother and my little sister. I didn't have a bag, so I put the chocolate carefully into my jacket pocket. I thought it would be safe there while I walked around.

However, there was a big problem. The weather was very hot that afternoon. After an hour of looking at other amazing robots, I wanted to check on my chocolate. I put my hand into my pocket, but my beautiful star wasn't there anymore. Because of the heat, it melted completely. It was just a warm, brown mess!

At first, I felt a bit sad about my star. But I found a small spoon and ate the warm chocolate anyway. It tasted delicious! The accident didn't ruin my day at all. I really loved seeing what modern technology can do.

Now, I have a new plan. I am going to get a weekend job and save my pocket money. I want to buy a small 3D chocolate printer for my own kitchen next year!

14   What did Kevin do at the technology fair?

       A He made a star out of plastic.

       B He used a machine to create some food.

       C He showed his dad how to use a computer.

15   Why did Kevin put the chocolate in his pocket?

       A He wanted to keep it to show his family.

       B He didn't want to carry his heavy bag.

       C He thought it was too warm to eat.

16   What happened to the chocolate star?

       A He lost it while he was looking at some robots.

       B It changed its shape because the weather was hot.

       C Kevin dropped it out of his jacket pocket.

17   How did Kevin feel about eating the chocolate?

       A He was angry because it tasted very bad.

       B He enjoyed it even though it was a mess.

       C He felt sad that he couldn't find a spoon.

18   What is Kevin planning to do in the future?

       A find a weekend job in a kitchen

       B build his own chocolate machine

       C collect enough money to get a 3D printer

Answer Key & Explanations

14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Kevin says he found a 3D printer that uses real chocolate and he "printed a beautiful chocolate star" (used a machine to create food). Option A is an opposite truth trap; the text says the machine "didn't use plastic". Option C is a wrong logic trap; the person at the fair showed Kevin how to use the computer, Kevin didn't show his dad.

15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Kevin explains he put it in his pocket because "I wanted to take it home to show my mother and my little sister" (his family). Option B is a wrong logic trap; he didn't have a bag at all, so he wasn't carrying a heavy one. Option C is a wrong reference trap; he thought it looked "too nice to eat", not too warm.

16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Kevin states that because of the heat, the chocolate "melted completely" and became a "brown mess". Option A is a partial truth trap; he was looking at amazing robots when he checked his pocket, but he didn't lose the chocolate, it just melted. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he reached into his pocket and found the melted chocolate, he didn't drop it out.

17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Kevin says he found a spoon and ate the warm chocolate anyway, and "It tasted delicious!" (he enjoyed it). Option A is an opposite truth trap; the text clearly says it tasted delicious, not bad. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he felt a bit sad at first about the star, but he actually did find a small spoon.

18 C - Explanation: This question tests the specific detail of the final paragraph (future plans). Kevin says he is going to get a job and "save my pocket money. I want to buy a small 3D chocolate printer". Option A is a wrong reference trap; he wants a printer for his own kitchen, not to find a weekend job in a kitchen. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he is saving money to buy a machine, not to build his own.

    Test 2

    Questions 14-18

    For each question, choose the correct answer.

    Safe and Sweet Baking

    Fifteen-year-old Lily writes about a very useful mobile phone app.

    Hi! I’m Lily, and I am 15 years old. I really love cooking, but baking for a big group of friends is sometimes quite difficult. One of my best friends has a bad nut allergy. This means she can get very sick if she eats any nuts at all. Last month, I found a fantastic new app on my smartphone. It is full of special recipes for people who cannot eat certain foods, and I want to tell you about it.

    In the past, I spent hours looking at labels in the supermarket to check if the food was safe for my friend. It was always a big problem. Now, I just type "no nuts" into the app, and it immediately gives me hundreds of safe ideas. It is an absolute lifesaver for me! It saves me so much time because it shows me exactly what to buy and how to cook the meals step-by-step.

    Last weekend, I decided to use the app to bake some nut-free chocolate cookies. Before I made them, I didn't think they were going to be very nice. I thought that cakes and biscuits without normal ingredients usually taste quite boring. However, I was completely wrong! When my friends and I ate them, we were so surprised. They tasted just as sweet and delicious as normal cookies.

    If you enjoy cooking for your friends, I highly recommend this brilliant app. You should definitely download it onto your phone before you have your next big party. It is completely free to use, and it is the best way to make sure all your guests stay safe, healthy, and happy!

    14   What does Lily say in the first paragraph?

           A She enjoys learning to cook with her best friend.

           B She needs to be careful about what one of her friends eats.

           C She uses her smartphone to buy food for large groups.

    15   How has the app changed cooking for Lily?

           A It tells her where the nearest supermarket is.

           B It cooks the meals for her step-by-step.

           C It helps her find safe things to make much faster.

    16   What did Lily think before she ate the cookies?

           A They would have too much chocolate in them.

           B They wouldn't taste very interesting.

           C They were going to be far too sweet.

    17   Lily thinks that people should download the app if they

           A are planning to prepare food for a group of people.

           B want to learn how to make completely free meals.

           C are going to go to a friend's party soon.

    18   What is the best title for this blog?

           A The Best Supermarket for Buying Sweet Food

           B A Great App for Making Safe Meals

           C How to Bake the Perfect Chocolate Cake

    Answer Key & Explanations

    14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Lily explains that her best friend has a "bad nut allergy" and "can get very sick if she eats any nuts," which means Lily must be careful about what her friend eats (B). A is a wrong reference; she cooks for her friends, not with her best friend. C is wrong logic; she says baking for large groups is difficult, but she uses her phone to find recipes, not to buy the food.

    15 C - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Lily says that in the past she "spent hours" looking at labels, but now the app "gives me hundreds of safe ideas" and "saves me so much time." This matches option C. A uses wrong logic; she mentions the supermarket, but the app doesn't tell her where to find one. B uses a wrong reference; the app shows her how to cook step-by-step, but it doesn't cook the meals for her.

    16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Lily says, "I thought that cakes and biscuits without normal ingredients usually taste quite boring." Boring means not very interesting, which makes B correct. A uses wrong logic; she made chocolate cookies, but she didn't think they would have too much chocolate. C uses wrong logic; they were sweet when she ate them, but she did not expect them to be sweet before she ate them.

    17 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Lily recommends the app to people who "enjoy cooking for your friends" and says to download it "before you have your next big party." This means preparing food for a group (A). B uses wrong logic; the app is completely free to use, but the meals are not free. C uses a wrong reference; she tells the reader to use it when they have a party, not when they go to a friend's party.

    18 B - Explanation: The text is an informative blog where Lily reviews a smartphone app that gives her recipes to cook safe food for her friends with allergies. Therefore, B is the best title. A uses wrong logic; she mentions a supermarket and sweet cookies, but the text is not about finding a supermarket. C is a partial truth; she bakes cookies (not a cake), but the whole text is about the app, not just a single recipe.

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