When describing what acting really is, Zoe mentions that it is partly to do with A leaving yourself open to criticism from audiences. B ensuring that your actions reflect what you're saying. C observing the way people behave in a range of situations. D using your experiences to create a realistic performance. What does Jake say about playing the character of 'Nasty Noah'? A He is proud of the feedback he receives from others in the class. B He is surprised by how well he gets the character's personality across. C He would not have taken the part if another had been available to him. D He enjoys showing a side of his own personality that he normally hides. What does the expression 'pride comes before a fall' in the final paragraph me A If you're too pleased with yourself, something happens to make you look fo B People do not tend to like those who are too confident in their own abilitie C There always appears to be a punishment for boasting about what you can D You are probably not as good at something as you like to believe. In the final paragraph, we learn that Jake is ... A not persuaded by the teacher's recommendations to do the school play. B not especially bothered about doing poorly in the physical exercises. C concerned that he may not have a future as an actor after all. D relieved that he is not the only one who has let Zoe down. ocabulary Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). The Gobi Desert: an unusual tourist destination I've always loved getting off the track, so when a friend suggested a trip to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, I didn't hesitate for a second. We booked with a tour group specialising in tours for young people and studied the 2 carefully. Before too long, it was time to pack our bags and for the airport. 3 As the plane⭑ down at Khanbumbat Airport, I felt a rush of excitement. We collected our luggage inside the 5 building, and headed 'Ready?' he asked, as he piled our luggage into the back of the van, 'Then le As we left the airport behind and started driving along bumpy roads into th The road snaked off into the distance, and all around were vast and seemin rocky mountain ranges, dusty plains and the occasional passing camel. The next few days passed in a blur. We got up at the ' of dawn each day climbing sand dunes to eating with locals and sleeping in traditional tents really appealed to my ", side. Who knows? Maybe I'll make it back there 10 1 A travelled B beaten C worn D hid 2 A route B cruise C course D rid 3 A turn away B take off C set off D pic 4 A touched B stopped C landed D sa 5 A runway B air-space C passenger D ter 6 A catch B break Chit D ge 7 A inspiration B amazement C attention D en 8 A endless B forever C unlimited D ev 9 A spark B clap C split D cra 10 A eventful B impressive C adventurous D sti
