Gateway A2 Unit 3 Reading
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The Little Olympic ClubThe Little Olympic Club is a sports club with a difference. We are all good athletes and we want to be winners in the Olympic Games.We are all between 6 and 11 years old and we live in areas of our town where there are no sports centres or clubs.Our parents don’t have a lot of money to spend on sports lessons, so we come here. There are 30 of us in the club and we do cycling, running, gymnastics and some ball games. We work very hard, but we can’t practise very often. We don’t have courts or a swimming pool and all our equipment is very old. We usually practise in a big room in a school near here or in the park. The school doesn’t ask for money. Our club is very popular. And we are getting bigger and better!But we have a problem. Can you help us? We need more equipment – bikes, bats, balls, nets and rackets. We need money to pay for time in the swimming pool or on the tennis courts or at the sports centre. And we need money to travel to competitions. We need more trainers, too. John organises the club and Jane and Fisher do the training, but they need help.We know we can be winners. Please help us! Can you give us some money or equipment? You don’t have to give much. Or you can give us some of your time. You can be a trainer or come and help. Contact us at littleolympicclub.com and help the athletes of the future.
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The Little Olympic ClubThe Little Olympic Club is a sports club with a difference. We are all good athletes and we want to be winners in the Olympic Games.We are all between 6 and 11 years old and we live in areas of our town where there are no sports centres or clubs.Our parents don’t have a lot of money to spend on sports lessons, so we come here. There are 30 of us in the club and we do cycling, running, gymnastics and some ball games. We work very hard, but we can’t practise very often. We don’t have courts or a swimming pool and all our equipment is very old. We usually practise in a big room in a school near here or in the park. The school doesn’t ask for money. Our club is very popular. And we are getting bigger and better!But we have a problem. Can you help us? We need more equipment – bikes, bats, balls, nets and rackets. We need money to pay for time in the swimming pool or on the tennis courts or at the sports centre. And we need money to travel to competitions. We need more trainers, too. John organises the club and Jane and Fisher do the training, but they need help.We know we can be winners. Please help us! Can you give us some money or equipment? You don’t have to give much. Or you can give us some of your time. You can be a trainer or come and help. Contact us at littleolympicclub.com and help the athletes of the future.
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The trainers work for the school.
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T
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F
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N/M
Correct Answer
C. N/MExplanation
The answer "N/M" stands for "Not Mentioned" or "Not Provided." This means that the information given in the question does not provide enough details to determine whether the statement is true or false. The question does not mention anything about the trainers or their affiliation with the school, so it is not possible to confirm or deny the statement.Rate this question:
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The club doesn’t use the school’s swimming pool.
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T
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F
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N/M
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement suggests that the club does not utilize the swimming pool at the school. This means that the club either has its own swimming pool or uses a different facility for swimming activities.Rate this question:
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The club doesn’t have any equipment.
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T
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F
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N/M
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement "The club doesn't have any equipment" is false. This means that the club does have equipment.Rate this question:
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- 6.
It is expensive to join the club.
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T
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F
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N/M
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The given statement states that it is expensive to join the club, but the correct answer is "F" which stands for False. This implies that it is not expensive to join the club.Rate this question:
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The club is only asking for money.
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T
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F
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N/M
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement suggests that the club is solely interested in money, which is false. This implies that the club may have other motives or interests besides financial gain.Rate this question:
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Club members live in places where they can/can’t play sports easily.
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Can
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Can’t
Correct Answer
B. Can’tExplanation
The correct answer is "can't." This suggests that club members do not live in places where they can easily play sports.Rate this question:
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They don’t have to/aren’t able to do a lot of training.
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Don’t have to
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Aren’t able to
Correct Answer
B. Aren’t able toExplanation
The given correct answer suggests that the reason for not doing a lot of training is that they are not able to. This implies that there may be some constraints or limitations that prevent them from engaging in extensive training activities. The phrase "aren't able to" indicates a lack of capability or opportunity to perform the desired action.Rate this question:
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The club members usually practise in places that are free/expensive.
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Free
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Expensive
Correct Answer
A. FreeExplanation
The club members usually practice in places that are free because it allows them to save money and allocate their resources towards other club activities or equipment. Additionally, practicing in free places may attract more members to join the club, as it eliminates the financial barrier that expensive places may pose. Overall, choosing free places for practice ensures accessibility and affordability for the club members.Rate this question:
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They need to be able to pay to watch/go to competitions.
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Watch
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Go to
Correct Answer
B. Go toExplanation
The given statement suggests that the ability to pay is necessary in order to attend or participate in competitions. This implies that individuals who do not have the financial means may not have the opportunity to go to or be a part of these events. It highlights the importance of financial resources in accessing and participating in competitions.Rate this question:
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The club needs more trainers/athletes.
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Trainers
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Athletes
Correct Answer
A. TrainersExplanation
The given answer, "trainers," is correct because the club is in need of more individuals who can provide guidance and instruction in various sports or fitness activities. Trainers play a crucial role in helping athletes improve their skills, prevent injuries, and achieve their goals. By having more trainers, the club can ensure that there is adequate support and expertise available to cater to the needs of its members.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Jane is a club member/trainer.
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Member
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Trainer
Correct Answer
B. TrainerExplanation
The given answer "trainer" is correct because it is stated in the question that Jane is a club member/trainer. This implies that Jane is involved in the club as a trainer, indicating that she has a role in teaching or guiding others in some capacity, rather than just being a regular member. Therefore, the answer "trainer" accurately describes Jane's role in the club.Rate this question:
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All the members of the club are competition winners.
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T
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F
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N/M
Correct Answer
C. N/M -
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