1. Task 01.0 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.

When the author was a teenager, he:
 was very carefull when walking in the mountains
was terrified of wild animal species
developed an interest for natural landscape
 had different interests from his mates

2. Task 01.1 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.

The author's love for animal:
 was the reason why he chose to do further studies
 immediately became his occupation.
 was negatively influenced by his personal life.
 started with his university studies.

3. Task 01.2 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.

The author’s present job as a vet in New York:
 can be difficult due to the area where he lives.
 is his very first dream come true.
 is mainly connected with making pets healthy.
 involves driving around a lot.

4. Task 01.3 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.
In 1995, the author :
 went on his first trekking adventure.
 joined a professional photographic mission.
 caught a very dangerous disease.
 realised he had discovered a new passion.

5. Task 01.4 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.
 The author’s interest in photography :
 was born after an expedition into the wild.
 was influenced by a friend of his.
 changed after he bought some equipment. 
 arrived suddenly and without warning.

6. Task 01.5 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.

 The pictures the author takes :
 are taken from a very short distance.
 are influenced by a specific ability he has. 
 have proved as good as those of others. 
 show ordinary instants in the life of animals.

7. Task 01.6 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.
After buying a new camera, the author :
 started making better pictures immediately.
 saw his interest become stronger. 
 did not need to improve his technical knowledge.
 took private lessons in photography.

8. Task 01.7 How I became a Wildlife Photographer
Read the text about how a mans love for photography grew, then choose the correct answer
Only one answer is correct.
First, I've always loved and "lived for" animals-ever since I was a kid. I remember when I was 5 years old, I'd feed the stray kittens on my street. Or, when I was 13, I joined the hiking club at my school; but while everyone else was admiring the mountains and valleys, I was busy looking under the rocks for snakes and scorpions…
Even then, I knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. So, while working a full-time job and raising my two kids, I attended veterinary school and received my diploma in 2002. I dreamed of becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but practicing in New York City makes this a bit difficult, so I treat primarily dogs and cats.
The next ingredients any wildlife photographer needs are a deep love, respect and curiosity for nature and seeing new places. During a hiking trip to South America in 1995, I was "infected" with the "travel bug". Since then, I've made it my mission to see and experience as many places as possible, especially those that have wildlife.
The last part of the equation is a passion for photography. I've always liked it, but never studied it in a serious way until I bought my first "zoom-y" camera before a safari trip to Kenya with my son and my best friend. That was one of the most special trips of my life. I discovered that, because I'm a veterinarian and know animals so well, I'm able to anticipate their behavior and capture some very special moments. Unfortunately, when I got home I saw that-even though I got some incredible shots-the image quality wasn't there. So I invested in a better camera, and taught myself the basics of photography. The more I learned and practiced, the more I fell in love with it, and the better I became. When one of my shots, "Near and Far", was selected by National Geographic as their Photo of the Day, I was inspired to take things to the next level and make the transition from amateur to professional photographer.
If you combine all my passions-animals, traveling and photography-it's only natural that I became a wildlife photographer. I see this as another way of helping animals-the ones I can't treat medically.
When he got press recognition for his work, the author  :
 decided to make photography more than a hobby.
 saw his life change in a variety of ways.
 thought this was very likely to happen.
 realised photography was the only way to help wildlife.

9. Task 02.0 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

Where has Dippy the Diplocodus been on display ?:
 The Natural History Museum
A museum
America
Africa

10. Task 02.1 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

What is the length of the dinosaur?:
 22.3 metres
 20.3 metres
 21.3 metres
 23.1 metres

11. Task 02.2 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.
When were the original Diplodocus remains found? :
 1899
 1897
 1798
 1898

12. Task 02.3 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

What cities have copies of the dinosaur? :
 Moscow, Rome
 Moscow, London
 London, Madrid
 Paris, Madrid

13. Task 02.4 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

What is the meaning of “sauropods”? :
 Lizard Feet
 Giant Feet
 Super Foot
 Unknown foot

14. Task 02.5 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

What does Sir Dixton do?:
 Save the animals
 Keeper of secrets
 Animal keeper
 Museum director

15. Task 02.6 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

How much will it cost to see Dippy?:
 Nothing; you must leave an offer
 Nothing; it will be free
 10 $
 1 $

16. Task 02.7 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

What might children become interested in thanks to Dippy's tour?:
 Science and nature;
 Science and Marine life
 Nature and vegetation
 Life forms

17. Task 02.8 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

When did Dippy's preparation for the tour begin?:
 five years ag
ten years ago
twenty years ago
many years ago

18. Task 02.9 Dippy the dinosaur
Read the text about a famous dinosaur, then answer the questions 
Only one answer is correct.

Dippy the dinosaur to be 'flat packed' as he waves goodbye to the Natural History Museum in preparation for UK tourThe famous Dippy the Diplodocus has spent the past 112 years of his life in The Natural History Museum, and welcomed visitors into his home from the entrance hall since 1979.If you have ever visited the museum in Kensington, you will not have been able to escape his grandeur.Standing at an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.25 metres high, and 4.3 metres wide, he was a favourite of many visitors to the museum.Fossilised bones of a Diplodocus were unearthed in America in 1898, a replica was then built out of plaster, creating Dippy.He is one of 10 replicas in the world including those in Paris and Moscow.Dippy is a Diplodocus, a species which lived around 150 million years ago and belongs to a group called sauropods, which means "lizard feet".However, Dippy has now left Hintze Hall to prepare for his tour across the country."We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people who may not traditionally visit a museum" said museum director, Sir Michael Dixon."Making iconic items accessible to as many people as possible is at the heart of what museums give to the nation, so we have ensured that Dippy will still be free to view at all tour venues."He adds that the project is all about "encouraging children from across the country to develop a passion for science and nature."On his 2018 tour, the plaster cast model, which is made up of 292 bones, will visit eight venues across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all five regions of England.
What does the dismantling process consist of?
The process to prepare Dippy for his tour started many years ago, and takes place after hours, when the doors of the museum were closed to the public.Twice a year for the past 112 years, Dippy has been polished to perfection to ensure that he is always looking in tip-top condition for visitors.A special vacuum is used to remove the dust and Dippy is then polished with conservation-grade brushes with natural fibres.

How often has Dippy been cleaned every year?:
 twice a year
 once a year
 three times a year
 four times a year

19. Task 03.0 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


Most of us have probably seen the YouTube clip of ...............................................
The sleeping kit trembles like a little branch in the wind. His mother, curled up next to him,
senses his distress and pulls him against her. His quivering stops: all is right with his world.

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

20. Task 03.1 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


It's a scene guaranteed to melt any animal lover's heart in nano-seconds.
But some questions remain. What do cats and kittens dream about?
And are their dreams really ....................................

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

21. Task 03.2 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


The landscape of dreaming
Cats sleep roughly 16 to 18 hours a day. Like humans, they experience Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.
The REM stage is  ...................... all vertebrates and mammals, although some does happen in the non-REM stage as well.
The non-REM dreams are more fragmentary and less visual.

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

22. Task 03.3 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


With kittens, the amount of "dream" or REM sleep will decrease as they mature.
So will a lot of the muscle-twitching that goes along with it.
Feline ...................................as signs that our cats are dreaming
that much from ours, according to Matthew Wilson, an associate professor of brain
and cognitive sciences at MITs Picower Institute for Learning and Memory

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

23. Task 03.4 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


They, too, dream about ....................................
as signs that our cats are dreaming
- playing, stalking prey, etc.

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

24. Task 03.5 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


The hippocampus, which governs memory, is wired the same in almost .....................
all vertebrates and mammals. "If you compared a hippocampus in a rat to a dog,
in a cat to a human, they contain all of the same pieces," explains Wilson.

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

25. Task 03.6 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


The electrical activity pattern in a sleeping cat's brain is remarkably
similar to that of ............................when they wake up

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

26. Task 03.7 Cats dreams
Read the text about what cats dream about.
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part for each gap (A-H).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.


We're apt to read the slightest physical movements -, quivering whiskers,
twitching paws or tail - ............................affecting their movements
. This "is misleading where cats are concerned," says researcher David Greene.
"The most significant indication of dreaming is an utterly slack and relaxed condition."

A - all that different from ours
B - dreams don’t differ all
C - the kitten having a nightmare
D - where most dreaming occurs
E - all vertebrates and mammals
F - a sleeping human’s
G - as signs that our cats are dreaming
H - the stuff of their day-to-day lives

27. Task 04. 
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the irregular verb:

Yesterday, she _______ (drink) two cups of coffee.
 drink
 drinking
 drank
 drunk
 drinks

28. Task 05. 

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the irregular verb:
By the time they arrived, the party _______ (begin).
 begins
 begin
 begun
 beginning
 began

29. Task 06. 

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the irregular verb:
She _______ (write) a letter to her friend yesterday.
 writing
 writes
 wrote
 written
 write

30. Task 07. 

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the irregular verb:
They _______ (run) in the marathon last weekend.
 running
 run
 runs
 ran
 running

31. Task 08. 

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the irregular verb:
He _______ (give) me a birthday present last year.
 gives
 given
 give
 gave
 giving