Ex1:Five sentences have been removed from the text below.
Choose from the sentences
A-G the one which fits each gap. There are three extra sentences which you do not need
to use.
A Janet doesn’t mind the lack of view.
B It wasn’t strong enough even for one person to walk there.
C But he was pretty sure he could solve the problem.
D But it was possible to see into other flats from there.
E The view from the windows of the flat was incredible.
F The flat itself didn’t attract her attention.
G These could then be covered with wood to make the garden more attractive.
H Garden plants could be planted directly into them
Janet Morris was looking for a flat to buy in London. When she saw a top floor flat in
Hampstead, she knew this was the one she wanted. ……….. What she really liked was the
flat roof just outside the large glass windows. She thought that she could turn it into a garden.
She bought the flat and contacted a garden designer, Terry Moore. But as soon as Terry saw
the roof, he knew there was a problem. ……….. It certainly wasn’t strong enough to support
the weight of soil and plants. They are really heavy, especially when they become wet.
But Terry did not give up. He contacted an engineer for advice. The engineer said that it was
possible to make the roof stronger. To do this, they would need to say lay many long pieces of
metal across the roof. ………….. It would not be cheap. But Janet didn’t mind paying for it.
After all, the roof garden was the reason she bought the flat.
Another problem was the view from the roof. Janet hoped to enjoy the views of London from
her new garden. …………… People like their homes to be private. They don’t want strangers
looking through their windows! Janet could only get permission to build her roof garden if
there were no views from it. So pots were fixed around the edge of the flat roof and tall
bushes were planted inside. With these in place it was impossible to see into other people’s
homes. That solution satisfied the town planners. ………….. She says that her garden is cosy,
and she can’t hear the noise of the city traffic.
Exercise 2: Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question,
choose the correct answer and write the letter in the box. There are three extra
sentences which you do not need to use.
A Glimpse Into The Life Of A Genius
Albert Einstein, famous worldwide as one of the greatest scientists of all time, was born on
March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. He didn't show special skills in his early years. _____1_____
These were his favourite subjects at school and he was never happier than when he was in a
classroom studying them.
He later moved to Switzerland to finish his school education. After graduating, Einstein had a
hard time finding a job and finally started working at the Swiss Patent Office. _____2_____ This
job, despite being ordinary, gave Einstein plenty of time to focus on his love for theoretical
physics.
Einstein had a remarkable ability to visualise complex scientific ideas. _____3_____ In 1905,
Einstein published four revolutionary papers in the field of physics, marking his 'miracle year'.
These papers greatly changed our understanding of nature.
The world's scientific community started to recognise Einstein's genius after these publications.
He received offers to teach at top universities and was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in
1921. _____4_____
Einstein's theories continue to be important for modern physics and space studies, and his legacy
remains unchallenged. _____5_____
Sentences
A. It was there that he could let his mind wander, which ultimately led to his amazing theories.
B. However, the young Einstein loved mathematics and physics.
C. He continued to change the world of science until his death in 1955.
D. He was a rule breaker who questioned established beliefs.
E. It was during this time that he developed the theory of relativity.
F. His theories have opened new areas of thought and discovery.
G. Everybody knew he was right, but it remained controversial.
H. Despite the praise and awards, Einstein stayed humble and always curious.
Ex3:Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose
the correct answer and write the letter in the box. There are three extra sentences which
you do not need to use.
My Journey To Music
As a child, I was always surrounded by music. My grandmother had been a famous opera singer
many years before although I had never heard her singing myself. My mother was a piano
teacher, and our house was filled with the sounds of piano melodies from dawn till dusk. My
older sister played the violin, and my father had a beautiful baritone voice. _____1_____
Every evening, after dinner, we used to gather in the living room. My mother would sit at the
piano, my sister would take up her violin, and my father would stand ready to sing. _____2_____
I would sit on the floor, watching and listening, completely enchanted.
When I was six, my mother started teaching me the piano. I was an eager student, ready to
embrace the musical world that was so dear to my family. _____3_____ My progress was slow at
first, but I was persistent. I practised every day, improving little by little.
By the time I reached my teenage years, I had become quite proficient at the piano. _____4_____
It was not just a hobby for me anymore, but a passion. I decided then to dedicate my life to music.
Today, I am a concert pianist, travelling the world and playing at some of the most renowned
concert halls. _____5_____ I often look back on those early years with gratitude, as they laid the
foundation for my musical journey.
Sentences
A. It was a unique family bond that I cherished.
B. That's when I truly felt a part of my family's musical world.
C. It wasn't an easy task, but it was definitely worth it.
D. But my journey wasn't without its challenges.
E. I owe it all to those evenings in our living room and the lessons with my mother.
F. Yet, I always felt a bit out of place.
G. Each note I played seemed to bring me closer to them.
H. And this is why I couldn't do it.
