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Speaking part 1
Topic: Physical Exercise

1. Do you do any physical exercise?

You could call me a couch potato (a lazy person who sits on the sofa a lot. “Couch” is another word for sofa). I’m naturally thin without any exercise, so I’m quite lazy when it comes to exercise. I do go for mountain hikes, but I should definitely do more to gain muscle.

2. Do young people in your country like to do exercise?

Gyms are not very popular in my country because of the cost, but I would say that people get their fair share of exercise everyday because of the hills in the city. Many people climb a mountain to their home every single day! I used to live in a house that was unreachable by car and a total of 200 stairs to get there!

3. Do you think people are keen on doing physical activity? Why?

Well, I think they are quite accustomed to it. I don’t think they would be too keen on going to the gym, but they really enjoy going on mountain hikes. Since our religion is based upon the Mother Earth and the Mountain Gods, these treks are a spiritual journey.

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Mirror

Do you often look at yourself in the mirror?
Yes very often, at least three times a day. Every morning after finishing personal hygiene, I always look at the mirror to check my hair and clothes for the last time before I go out.
Do you often buy mirror?
Well I’m a boy so as you can guess I barely buy mirrors. However I can always go with my mom or sister to give them advices on choosing kinds of mirror.
Do you think mirrors are necessary ornaments?
Absolutely yes. Mirror is one of the most indispensable/important things in houses. Besides personal purpose, mirrors are also used for decorations. For example, in some architectural designs like churches, they use mirror to make church mysterious and ancient.
Do you often buy clothes without looking in mirror?
Never. I always go to fitting room to put the clothes on and check carefully if it fits me and looks good on me. I just wanna make sure I pay for the right things.


Musical instruments

Do you play any kind of instruments?
Unfortunately, I had not learned to play any type of musical instrument when I was a little boy. I remembered that in schools, teachers always told us to put all energy into studying and preparing exams. The music lessons, along with physical exercises and paintings, were not so important as the schools claimed to be. I really felt pity when I grew up.
What can children benefit by learning a musical instrument at school?
I think playing musical instrument would be beneficial for children’s mental health. Moreover, it could stimulate the capability of creativity and concentration. A research showed that children listened to music before the exam got higher scores than others.
Transportation

What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
The most common vehicle in my hometown is the motorbike. As I’ve read in a current newspaper, most adults have their own motorbikes. Moreover, I can easily catch sight of motorbikes whenever I go outside.
2.Do you usually commute by public transport?
I take buses to go to school at least twice a day as I haven’t got my own vehicle yet. I also usually use buses to visit my relatives or friends’ homes.
Is it easy to catch a bus in your country?
Yes, it’s easy as pie. Today, there are more and more bus lines so i dont have to wait for a long time to get on bus.
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Obviously, airplanes and trains have their own particular benefits for passengers. Regarding planes, they have been the fastest means of passenger transport invented so far. They enable people to travel all around the world in the shortest possible time. The biggest advantage of trains is their impressive safety record. Accidents are rare, and so people can feel relaxed and just sit back and admire the views from their comfortable seats.
Is driving to work popular in your country?
Yes. I’m pretty sure that private cars and motorbikes are the two most popular vehicles in my country. Therefore, it is obvious that there are a large number of people who tend to drive to work.
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Yes, I think so. There will be more drivers on the roads in the future due to the convenience of motoring and the affordable prices of cars.
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
Yes. As I’m a young person, I like to do energetic activities to help me keep fit, so I will give priority to a job that is within cycling distance of my home.
Do you think what will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Personally, I think the prevalence of motorbikes will continue to dominate due to their advantages, namely they are great for getting around quickly, they are easy to park and economical to run.
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
Although owning a private vehicle has various advantages, I prefer using public transportation in order to economize as well as to help protect the environment.


House

Do you like in a house or an apartment?
I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lovely back garden. It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for me and my family.
Do you usually spend time with your family?
We often spend quality time together on eating well-prepared meals by my mother, talking with each other while enjoying our favorite delicious foods. It’s a precious time when we can momentarily get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
4.What do your family usually do together?
My family often gathers around the table enjoying a cozy meal together, communicating and sometimes busting into laughter because of my father’s humorous stories. We’re also particularly into family game nights, when we huddle together to play cards or other family favorites.
Television

Did you often watch television when you were a child?
oh yes, I was really a couch potato when i was a little boy. On weekends, when my parents went out to do other things, I was left alone at home with TV all day long. So i was deeply obsessed with various TV programs. It’s still fresh in my mind that Tom and Jerry is my favourite cartoon which went along through my childhood.
Do you often watch TV recently?
Very often. I turn on the TV to watch Hollywood movies. I’m a big fan of Star Movies and HBO channels. So I check them like once few hours to catch the good films to watch. It’s awesome to see Hollywood stars with spectacular scenes.
What kind of TV programmes do you like most?
I really enjoy watching reality shows like The Voice or America’s Next Top Model. In those fierce competitions, I can see my idols who have acquired an established reputation as supermodels. Moreover, I can witness the maturity of each contestant through each episode.
Robots

Are you interested in robots? Why?
Yes, sure. I’m a big fan of Transformers. That movie is about robots from another planet. I like robots because personally, they represent the technological advancements.
Do you like robots to work at home?/ What kind of robots do you like to have?
Yes, why not. Robots would help the elderly and retired people with their daily life activities like cooking and cleaning. Moreover, robots could do normal jobs quickly unlike human beings with 24 hours a day.
Do you want to take a car which robot is the driver?
Well, it’s a bit scary but i would trust them completely. I think human would program them well and exactly with many tests before releasing them.
Will robots replace human being in the workplace completely?
I’m afraid that we will see the replacement of human teachers by artificial intelligence. However, there are some specific jobs that they can never replace human. For example, as a decision maker, we are capable to analyze the risks and predict the consequences while robots don’t have ability to do this.
Shoes

Do you like shoes?
Yes for sure. I’m owning a lot of pairs of sneakers. I’m a fan of Nike and Adidas because they are the most prestigious and top brands all over the world. So, I wear them everyday to anywhere.
Which do you prefer, comfortable ones or fashionable ones?
Well, it really depends on the situation. For going gym or doing exercise, i would like to wear comfortable pairs which can help me more flexible. But for going out or to special events like birthday and wedding parties, i would choose the fashionable ones which make me look cool and attractive. However, most of the times, i wear the comfortable ones.
Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?
Yes. I could afford it, i’d love to have one. Expensive shoes are definitely nice and durable. So i think i can wear them for a long time.
Bring things

What will you bring when you go out?
It is definitely my iPhone which is the inseparable thing whenever I go. Another the thing is my wallet. You know we can’t just go out without money and ID card.
Did you ever forget to bring things?
Well I’m a forgetful one. So, as you can guess, I did forget to bring my stuffs sometimes and I used to get some troubles with that. For example, one time when I went to supermarket and I realized that I forgot bringing my wallet. So, I couldn’t pay the bill and had to leave everything there.
Will you bring different things in the daytime or at night?
I’m a boy so I don’t really have much belongings to bring with. Whenever I go out, my mask and jacket are very important to me. No matter day or night time, mask protects my lungs the polluted air, and jacket keeps my arms away from the sunshine and makes me warm at night.
Housework

Do you do housework at home?
Yes but not really often. I sometimes help my mom and sister to clean the house before big holidays like Christmas and Lunar new year.
What kind of housework do you often do?
Normally, I give my mom a hand in washing dished, swiping the floor and taking out the trash. I find it easy as pie and doesn’t take much energy.
Did you do housework when you were a child?
Yes absolutely. I was a good kid. I used to help mom to put away the toys of my brother. He was so active and mischievous.
Do you think that children should do housework?
Yes definitely. I think they should have some responsibilities for housework. It also expresses that they are helpful and a good kid. Besides that, Housework can be lessons for them like how to organize things and what should be done. For example, they will know how clean the dishes should be washed and what to put on the cupboard first to save the room for the next ones.
Indoor activities

Do you like indoor activities?
Sure! I think indoor activities do wonders for our mental and physical health.
So I usually spend my leisure time playing sports or taking a walk around the stadium.
The activities in your home (most) want to do?
Well, I enjoy many activities such as bowling, playing cards and tennis but I’m particularly keen on swimming. It is relaxing and easy to do, you know. Moreover, swimming helps me to get energized and ward off feelings of stress.
What indoor sports do you like? (Why?)
I’m really into playing badminton. It’s quite popular in my country so I can play it with my friends, my family members or my next-door neighbor and strengthen the bond with them. Moreover, badminton develops my quick reflexes as well, so I do think it’s a fantastic sport.


Dream

What’s your dream?
Recently, I dreamt about something happened in the past. It was my last birthday and graduation ceremony. But the latest one is my dream job which is working in Apple Company as a marketing manager.
Why are dreams so important?
Scientists showed that dreams are taken shape from memories. So I think it’s the good way to remember things. Furthermore, some dreams let us see the future.
Do you remember you dream when get up?
Well, you know, actually I cant remember exactly what happened in my dreams although I try to think about it. However there are some which are still fresh in my mind. For example, last night I dreamt about a devil trying to catch me and tie me up. But I was waken up by the bark.
Do you like to hear other’s dreams?
Yes it’s fun to listen to those who just had a dream. I find it thrilling, scary and sometimes ridiculous because some of them are very weird.
Do you think dreams affect our lives?
Yes I believe so. Someone firmly believe in their dreams and think it is a prediction or a sign about their future. Then they could be nervous and worried about what would happen going forward/ in the future
Photography

Do you like photography?
Yes, I’m a big fan of photography. I often travel around to stunning natural scenery with my camera. I have been in the habit of doing this for 3 years.
Were you taken some photos when you were a child?
Well, my mom used to show me pics of me when i was a little kid. Although the quality of the pics are not good, I still see me with my family at many different places. They are good moments which I will never forget.
Do you like taking photos or videos?
I prefer to have a video. Because it allows us to add sounds and to have more time to act. For photos, we have one one second to capture the moment and we have to pose before taking photos.
Do you take photos when travelling?
Yes, sure. I always take lots of pics to save my moments everywhere I have been to. Additionally, I like to tell my friends about my trips by photos. It’s easy for them to imagine about what it’s like and what’s going on there.
Chocolate

Do you like sweets or chocolate?
Well, you know, I don’t really have a sweet tooth, so neither of them is really my cup of tea. But if I were to choose, I’d go with chocolate. I think candies are too sweet for my taste.
What’s your favorite flavor?
I don’t know a whole lot of flavors, but I prefer dark chocolate. The bitterness balances well against the sweetness, in my opinion. I think milk chocolate is too rich, but I know it is a favorite for many, especially young kids.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Not too often, as you can guess. It is sort of a treat on special occasions. For example, on Valentine’s Day, a box of truffles or toffees can make anyone’s day.
Is chocolate popular in your country?
Well, I would say that it is. Chocolate-flavored drinks are kind of the in-thing right now. Moreover, the number of chocolate consumers has risen dramatically, especially in young consumers.
Is chocolate good for our health?
It depends largely on the variety. Milk chocolate is definitely unhealthy, as it’s got a ton of fats and sugar . I would keep off that if I were on a diet. But dark chocolate is a different matter entirely. It is beneficial for the heart and blood pressure in small quantities.
Newspapers and magazines

Do you often read newspapers?
Yes, I read the newspaper everyday to keep up to date with the latest news and see what the hottest topic of the day is. I’ve been in the habit of doing this for a long time.
Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
Well, I suppose that I prefer/have an inclination towards international news, especially news about relationships among countries around the world. This is probably because I really care about diplomatic issues and want to keep track of what’s happening outside my country.
Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?
Well, I think that people read newspapers more often than magazines, normally because newspapers provide information that is relatively easy to understand for almost everyone. On the other hand, magazines contain longer articles and specifically focus on a particular topic which may be quite difficult or unfamiliar to some readers.
Do many people today read newspapers?
I guess… yes, maybe. Because every morning when I go to my office, I can see many people reading the daily newspapers at pavement cafés. However, I think nowadays people are tending to gradually change their habits and accessing the latest news online.
In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?
I’m not really sure about this, but I suppose that there will be fewer people reading magazines in the future. It’s probably because nowadays there are various sources of information, so people can search if they want to find knowledge of any field, especially on the Internet… it’s easier and cheaper. Maybe in the future perhaps specialists will be the only ones who read the magazines which relate to their own particular fields.
Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?
Well, honestly, I haven’t ever thought about that before, but I love my routine of reading newspapers while drinking coffee every morning, it’s completely relaxing. So I’ll try to keep reading newspapers as a regular habit as long as possible.


Handwriting & keyboards

Do you usually handwrite?
Yes for sure. Since I need to improve my writing skill for this IELTS exam, I use my pen for essay a lot like 2 hours everyday. I also have to work with my assignments.
Where are keyboard usually used?
Normally, we can easily catch a sight of keyboard on laptops, phones and smart devices. It’s one of the most indispensable part of these things.
Is there any difference between mobile phone & computer keyboards?
In my opinion, they are similar to each other. The main function of keyboard is to allow the users to give commands to the computer in a simple way by pressing keys. The keys on a keyboard are typically labeled with their input function, ranging from letters of the alphabet to numbers and symbols.


Book

How often do you read?
As a student, I often spend 1 to 2 hours per day reading books. The ideal time and place for reading is in the afternoon at the library, where it is quiet so that I can concentrate on reading without any disturbance from outside.
Do you like reading books? Why?
Yes, I’m really into reading because I believe that reading can be both entertaining and educational. Reading broadens my knowledge by opening up the whole world to me. While I’m reading, I can be visiting another country or a different time period, or traveling through space. I can find out how people solve problems or think up new ideas.
Do you have many books at home?/ What kinds of books do you like to read?
Not so many. I own a collection of fantasy marketing books written by Philip Cotler. Besides academic books, I’m also keen on cook books and travel books. “Journey of MasterChef” is the favourite one on my shelf.
Do people in your country like to read?
In my opinion, most people like reading very much as we were told to do so since they were at school. Pupils are taught to love reading and how to keep their books clean, and this is also one way to evaluate the pupils’ behavior and attitude to their studies.
What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don’t like reading very much?
Well, I think people who are involved in outdoor activities generally do not like reading very much, and people who do research or work at schools or universities tend to like reading. However, this depends on other factors, so it’s hard to generalize.
Do children read books?
It’s kind of hard to say but young children that I know around me tend to read fairy tales to enhance their mental development, but maybe for others, they just want to watch TV and play toys.
What are the benefits of reading?
I believe if you want your children to be smart, they have to acquire a love for reading, which has numerous benefits. Reading opens the door to child’s early academic success and leads to higher grades in every subject. Besides, reading can help children improve linguistic/communicational skills in the form of a richer vocabulary, correct grammar. On top of that, books teach children about relationships, situations, personalities, and what is good and what is bad in the world he lives in.

Hometown

What’s (the name of) your hometown?
My hometown is ABC city where is located in the South of [your country]. It takes a 2 hour drive from here.
Is that a big city or a small place?
Well, my hometown is a medium city with roughly 15 wards. The booming population and economy have turned it into a promising site for many investors.
Please describe your hometown a little?
There are two words to describe my hometown, which are natural and dynamic. It has beautiful scenery of mountains and beaches. On the other side of the coin, its industry is growing fast; and a lot of industrial zones are being built there.
How long have you been living there?
I had spent a happy childhood in my hometown for 18 years until I left for study at university. It’s 5 years since the day I left, but the memory of my hometown is always in my mind.
What do you like (most) about your hometown?
I think it’s the peaceful and quiet, which give me peace of mind. The people live close together and always give anybody a hand when they need it.
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
I think I will definitely go back to my hometown, find a job and settle down there. I believe that my hometown will always be a safe, clean and livable place for everyone.
What do visitors like to go in your hometown?
I think most of them like to go to historical sites and the beautiful sunny beaches. Going there, they can learn more about our history and culture and have relaxing time.

WRITING SAMPLE

Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up?

BAND 9 SAMPLE

Indulging children has become a common parenting problem in many modern families. From my perspective, this practice may create some immediate adverse impacts on children and also results in long-term consequences for them.

In the short term, it is possible that over-indulgence causes some delay to the process in which children learn important life skills. This can be seen in a variety of age groups, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. For example, many over-caring parents spoon-feed their children until they are five or six, the developmental stage in which they should have already been able to eat independently. Also in our country, there is a common practice that parents assist their preadolescent children in taking a bath or a shower. As a result, children may fail to acquire basic personal hygiene skills at the right time.

In the long run, the consequences are even direr as over-indulged children grow up. If parents unconditionally satisfy all the needs of their children, they may inadvertently make their children become over-reliant on other people. When these children enter adulthood, the inability to live independently can cause some difficulties for them to maintain their overall well-being; for instance, they may be unaware of what to do when they catch a fever. Furthermore, it is a norm that over-indulgent parents are lenient and do not require children to face the consequences of their misbehaviour. In general, this deprives children of the opportunities to learn from mistakes, which may cause their problem-solving skills to be severely lacking in the future.

From the issues outlined above, one can conclude that over-indulgence may produce a number of unfavourable effects on children, including the delay in gaining crucial life skills such as self-feeding and the long-term consequence of lacking the ability to cope with problems as adults in the future.

SPEAKING PRACTICE (0111)

IELTS Speaking Part 1

– What is your full name?
– Which city are you from?
– How far is it from here to your current place of residence?
Our place is situated in the heart of the city, so it is approximately 6km from there to here and can take probably 15-minute drive if the traffic is not too heavy.
– What do you think about your hometown?
Well, I think my hometown is one of the best places to live. It is well known all over the country for its amazing history, architecture, and food. What makes my hometown more special is the fact that the highest mountain in our country is located there, which offers breathtaking views of the white, fluffy sea underneath.
– Do you like to travel?
Yes, definitely! I think seeing the world, from great historical monuments to white sandy beaches, is what life is all about. It’s a very interesting way to learn about new cultures and explore new places.

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Talk about an unusual food you have eaten. Please say

– What was the food?
– Where and when did you try it?
– Did you like or dislike that food? Why?



Sample Answer

I am a foodie and a frequent traveler. So, I get opportunities to taste dishes from different cultures.

Last year I traveled to China’s capital Beijing. In a traditional Chinese restaurant, I tried a strange dish made up of sea weeds. Sea weeds, as you know, are vegetarian foods grown in the sea and are very nutritious.

I loved tasting it the first time. No other food comes close to it in terms of taste and it is difficult for me to explain it. I loved it not only because of the taste but also due to the abundance of nutrients in it.

Since I’m a traveler, I have first-hand experience of how humans will face a shortage of nutritious food in the future. Scientists have proposed seaweed farms as a solution to the problem. I just wanted to taste the future of human food.

READING EXERCISE (0117)

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Grimm’s Fairy Tales

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, named their story collection Children’s and Household Tales and published the first of its seven editions in Germany in 1812. The table of contents reads like an A-list of fairy-tale celebrities: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, the Frog King. Drawn mostly from oral narratives, the 210 stories in die Grimm’s’ collection represent an anthology of fairy tales, animal fables, rustic farces, and religious allegories that remain unrivalled to this day.

Such lasting fame would have shocked the humble Grimms. During their lifetimes the collection sold modestly in Germany, at first only a few hundred copies a year.

The early editions were not even aimed at children. The brothers initially refused to consider illustrations, and scholarly footnotes took up almost as much space as the talcs themselves. Jacob and Wilhelm viewed themselves as patriotic folklorists, not as entertainers of children. They began their work at a time when Germany had been overrun by the French under Napoleon, who were intent on suppressing local culture. As young, workaholic scholars, single and sharing a cramped flat, the Brothers Grimm undertook the fairy-tale collection with the goal of serving the endangered oral tradition of Germany.

For much of the 19th century teachers, parents, and religious figures, particularly in the United States, deplored the Grimms’ collection for its raw, uncivilized content. Offended adults objected to the gruesome punishments inflicted on the stories’ villains. In the original “Snow White” the evil stepmother is forced to dance in red-hot iron shoes until she falls down dead. Even today some protective parents shy from the Grimms’ talcs because of their reputation for violence.

Despite its sometimes rocky reception, Children’s and Household Tales gradually took root with the public. The brothers had not foreseen that the appearance of their work would coincide with a great flowering of children’s literature in Europe. English publishers led the way, issuing high-quality picture books such as Jack and the Beanstalk and handsome folktale collections, all to satisfy a newly literate audience seeking virtuous material for the nursery. Once the Brothers Grimm sighted this new public, they set about refining and softening their tales, which had originated centuries earlier as earthy peasant fare. In the Grimms’ hands, cruel mothers became nasty stepmothers, unmarried lovers were made chaste, and the incestuous father was recast as the devil.

In the 20th century the Grimms’ fairy tales have come to rule the bookshelves of children’s bedrooms. The stories read like dreams come true: handsome lads and beautiful damsels, armed with magic, triumph over giants and witches and wild beasts. They outwit mean, selfish adults. Inevitably the boy and girl fall in love and live happily ever after. And parents keep reading because they approve of the finger-wagging lessons inserted into the stories: keep your promises, don’t talk to strangers, work hard, obey your parents. According to the Grimms, the collection served as “a manual of manners”.

Altogether some 40 persons delivered tales to the Grimms. Many of the storytellers came to the Grimms’ house in Kassel. The brothers particularly welcomed the visits of Dorothea Viehmann, a widow who walked to town to sell produce from her garden. An innkeeper daughter, Viehmann had grown up listening to stories from travellers on the road to Frankfurt.

Among her treasure was “Aschenputtel” -Cinderella. Marie Hassenpflug was a 20-year-old friend of their sister, Charlotte, from a well-bred, French-speaking family. Marie’s wonderful stories blended motifs from the oral tradition and from Perrault’s influential 1697 book, Tales of My Mother Goose, which contained elaborate versions of “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Snow White”, and “Sleeping Beauty”, among others. Many of these had been adapted from earlier Italian tales.

Given that the origins of many of the Grimm fairy tales reach throughout Europe and into the Middle East and Orient, the question must be asked: How German are the Grimm tales? Very, says scholar Heinz Rolleke. Love of the underdog, rustic simplicity, creative energy—these are Teutonic traits. The coarse texture of life during medieval times in Germany, when many of the tales entered the oral tradition, also coloured the narratives. Throughout Europe children were often neglected and abandoned, like Hansel and Gretel. Accused witches were burned at the stake, like the evil mother-in-law in “The Six Swans”. “The cruelty in the stories was not the Grimm’s fantasy”, Rolleke points out” It reflected the law-and-order system of the old times”.

The editorial fingerprints left by the Grimms betray the specific values of 19th-century Christian, bourgeois German society. But that has not stopped the tales from being embraced by almost every culture and nationality in the world. What accounts for this widespread, enduring popularity? Bernhard Lauer points to the “universal style” of the writing, you have no concrete descriptions of the land, or the clothes, or the forest, or the castles. It makes the stories timeless and placeless,” The tales allow us to express ‘our utopian longings’,” says Jack Zipes of the University of Minnesota, whose 1987 translation of the complete fairy tales captures the rustic vigour of the original text. They show a striving for happiness that none of us knows but that we sense is possible. We can identify with the heroes of the tales and become in our mind the masters and mistresses of our own destinies.”

Fairy tales provide a workout for the unconscious, psychoanalysts maintain. Bruno Bettelheim famously promoted the therapeutic of the Grimms’ stories, calling fairy tales the “great comforters. By confronting fears and phobias, symbolized by witches, heartless stepmothers, and hungry wolves, children find they can master their anxieties. Bettelheim’s theory continues to be hotly debated. But most young readers aren’t interested in exercising their unconsciousness. The Grimm tales in fact please in an infinite number of ways, something about them seems to mirror whatever moods or interests we bring to our reading of them. The flexibility of interpretation suits them for almost any time and any culture.

Questions 27-32

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1? In boxes 27-32 on your answer sheet, write

YES if the statement is true

NO if the statement is false

NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage

27.The Grimm brothers believed they would achieve international fame.
28.The Grimm brothers were forced to work in secret.
29.Some parents today still think Grimmfairy tales are not suitable for children.
30.The first edition of Grimm’s fairy tales sold more widely in England than in Germany.
32.Adults like reading Grimm’s fairy tales for reasons different from those of children.

The Grimm brothers based the story “Cinderella” on the life of Dorothea Viehmann
Questions 33-35

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write your answers in boxes 33-35 on your answer sheet.

33.In paragraph 4, what changes happened at that time in Europe?
A-Literacy levels of the population increased.
B-The development of printing technology made it easier to publish.
C-Schools were open to children.
D-People were fond of collecting superb picture books.

34What changes did the Grimm Brothers make in later editions?
A-They made the stories shorter.
B-They used more oral language.
C-The content of the tales became less violent.
D-They found other origins of the tales.

35What did Marie Hassenpflug contribute to the Grimm’s Fairy tales?
A-She wrote stories.
B-She discussed the stories with them.
C-She translated a popular book for the brothers using her talent for languages.
D-She told the oral stories that were based on traditional Italian stories.


Questions 36-40

Summary

Complete the following summary of the paragraphs of Reading Passage, using no more than two words from the Reading Passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 36-40 on your answer sheet.

36.Heinz rolleke said the Grimm’s tales are “German”because the tales
37.Heinz Rolleke said the abandoned children in tales
38.Bernhard Lauer said the writing style of the Grimm brothers is universal because they
39.Jack Zipes said the pursuit of happiness in the tales means they
40.Bruno Bettelheim said the therapeutic value of the tales means that the fairy tales

A-reflect what life was like at that time
B-help children deal with their problems
C-demonstrate the outdated system
D-tell of the simplicity of life in the German countryside
E-encourage people to believe that they can do anything
F-recognize the heroes in the real life
G-contribute to the belief in nature power
H-avoid details about characters’ social settings.