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€) Answer Questions 1-10 below.
Exam advice Multiple choice
Find the option which expresses the same idea;
Questions 1-6
don't just match words.
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
If you have a question on the title of the passage,
read the subheading again, then skim each
1 What do you learn about Ellen Terry in the first
paragraph quickly to check the overall theme.
paragraph?
A Lady Macbeth was her first leading role.
B The Lyceum was her favourite theatre. Questions 7-10
C She tried hard to look good on stage.
Do the following statements agree with the
D She wanted to look young for her audience.
views of the writer in the reading passage?
2 What is the writer's purpose in paragraph 2?
Write
A to describe different responses to the
Beetlewing dress YES if the statement agrees with the
B to explain why the Beetlewing dress had views of the writer
such a big impact NO if the statement contradicts the
C to consider the suitability of the Beetlewing views of the writer
dress for the play
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the
D to compare the look of the Beetlewing dress
writer thinks about this
on and off the stage
7 The National Trust conducted useful research
3 According to the writer, the main effect of the
to assist Zenzie's plans for the dress.
Lyceum productions was to
8 There will be some discussion over the
A expose more people to Shakespeare's plays.
changes that Zenzie's team should make to the
B reduce the interest in other types of
dress.
production.
9 Zenzie's estimate for the timing of the project
C raise the cost of going to the theatre.
D encourage writers to produce more plays. is realistic.
10 Ellen Terry's attitude towards her dresses was
4 In the fourth paragraph, what comparison does typical of her time.
the writer make between Sargent's portrait and
the Beetlewing dress?
A The dress has attracted more attention than Exam advice Yes I No I Not Given
the painting. Remember that the ideas in the passage may be
B The dress is worth more money than the worded differently in the questions.
painting.
• Once you have found the right place in the
C The painting took longer to produce.
passage, read it carefully before you decide on
D The painting looks newer.
the answer.
5 Zenzie says the Beetlewing project is • Make sure your choice reflects the writer's
particularly special because opinion or claim.
A the dress is very old.
B people know who wore the dress. 0 Look at Questions 11-14 on page 80. Underline the
C the dress was designed by someone famous. key ideas in the questions and the box of endings.
D there is evidence that the dress has been 0 Use key words in Questions 11-14 to find the
used. relevant sentences in the passage. Read these
carefully and match each question to the correct
6 Which of the following is the most suitable title
for the passage? ending.
A A lesson from the past
B A ch~llenging task
C An unusual fashion show
D An unexpected discovery

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