Q14. The British Everest Expedition … was made up of two people
never intended to conquer Everest
made ten expeditions before reaching the top
succeeded in doing what had never been done
Q15. What was the purpose of the first expedition to Everest? to find out more about the area
to get to the top of the mountain
to get permission from the ruler of Tibet
to be famous by reaching the highest point on Earth
Q16. Mallory and Irvine reached a height of … 24,000 feet
28,230 feet
29,002 feet
26,800 feet
Q17. It can be assumed from the passage that, … Mallory got to the top of the mountain
Irvine left his ice-axe to help the climbers
Mallory came back to the tent by himself
Malory and Irvine died during the expedition
Q18. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? Conquering Everest
The bravest alpinists
Successful mountaineers
The highest mountains in the world
PART 4
Questions 19-24 are based on the following text. One of Berlin's most popular museums is the Museum of Technology. The building itself is of historical interest, as part of it used to belong to the local railway.
Apart from transport, the museum examines a mix of technology through the ages. You can explore rooms full of historic printing presses, old TVs, radios, cameras, scientific instruments, telephones and much more. There's a fine collection of planes through the ages and a model of one of the world's first computers. The original was built by Konrad Zuse in 1938.
The museum is divided into fourteen departments, which currently only exhibit about a quarter of the things they own. Almost every department has demonstrations and activities that make learning about technology fun. Visitors can use a printing press, make paper, or watch how a suitcase is made. Children can even take a sailing lesson without leaving the museum!
LIBRARY
Next to the Museum of Technology is the science centre called The Spectrum, which is definitely worth a visit. At the centre, visitors can take part in around 250 experiments in chemistry and physics, and can learn all about electricity and sound. It's a fun educational experience for people of all ages.
THE SPACE MUSEUM
The Space Museum is the oldest and largest public space museum in Germany, and was set up in 1896. You can see one of the longest telescopes in the world and learn about the history of astronomy and about space, the stars and the planets. A visit to these museums will take at least a day and many people come back a second time. There is also a restaurant and gift shop.
For questions 19-24, decide if the statement is TRUE, FALSE or NOT GIVEN. If the statement is True, mark A; if the statement is False, mark B; if the statement is Not Given in the text, mark C on your answer sheet. Q19. You can see a copy of Konrad Zuse’s computer at the Museum of Technology. A) True B) False C) Not given
Q20. Most of the items owned by the Museum of Technology are on show to visitors. A) True B) False C) Not given
Q21. The Museum of Technology organizes sailing courses in the nearby river.
A) True B) False C) Not given
Q22. If you want to visit the library, you must take permission before you go.
A) True B) False C) Not given
Q23. Visitors can do practical experiments at The Spectrum.
A) True B) False C) Not given
Q24. Visitors to the museums are likely to visit them more than once.
A) True B) False C) Not given