PET Reading Part 4

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Jonathan is an English teacher, offering online conversation classes. He's also the creator of "Free Native Teacher," providing valuable language learning resources.

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1.

What is the writer trying to do in this text?
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Correct Answer
C. C

Explanation
Simply, the other answers are not correct.
A = There is no direct mention of kids making friends
B = There is no mention of parents slecting a summer camp
D = The last paragraph could confuse you, but this is not a question of behaviour. It's about practical common sense.

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What does the writer say about rock climbing at the camp?
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Correct Answer
D. D

Explanation
"....things like rock climbing are new experiences for most (NOT A). Some of them are very nervous, but after a bit of encouragement, they agree to try (NOT C) and they all get to the top in the end, which makes them feel great (=D).
There is no mention of B, apart from saying that they have experience with swimming or table-tennis.

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What surprises the writer about the children who stay at the camp?
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  D
Correct Answer
A. A

Explanation
NOT A = "You might expect it to be the really young ones who feel like that the most (miss home) but it’s actually the ten- to thirteen-year-olds."
D = "It’s amazing how many come and thanks us because they have had a great time."
It doesn''t say that they complain, and it doesn't say they miss mealtimes - they miss their parents. The writer tells them to PHONE after lunch.

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What does the writer think about some parents?
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  B
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Correct Answer
B. B

Explanation
"We get parents who are on the phone the whole time, asking how their child is getting on, which is quite UNNECESSARY."

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5.

Which postcard might a child at the camp send home?
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  A
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  B
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  D
Correct Answer
A. A

Explanation
"Some kids arrive dressed in smart, designer, new clothes and they sometimes argue when we tell them to change........but before long they realise what we mean."
NOT B = No-one can use their mobile phone, so this is not possible.
NOT C = Usually they are busy. There is no comment about being bored.
NOT D = 'They ALL get to the top...' There are no exceptions.

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Pet Reading Part 4

What is the writer trying to do in this text?

What does the writer say about rock climbing at the camp?

What surprises the writer about the children who stay at the camp?

What does the writer think about some parents?

Which postcard might a child at the camp send home?