Reading
Part 3
This section tests your understanding of the writer’s opinion, attitude and purpose, as well as of details and the general meaning of the text. You will read a longer text and have to answer four-option multiple-choice questions. For this task you should: quickly read the text to get a general understanding read the text in more detail as you complete each question one by one make sure you compare each option with the text before choosing an answer remember that the final question is about global meaning, so it tests your understanding of the text as a whole.
1 Erin wanted to become a camp leader because … A she enjoyed doing sports and working with children. B she wanted to help others have the same experience as her. C she wanted to use her holiday time to train to be good at something. D she was very familiar with the type of work required. 2 What did Erin find difficult in her first summer camp as leader? A Being in a very good mood all day. B Staying with the planned timetable. C Having to make sudden changes to activities. D Doing things differently from her own experience. 3 What does Erin say was unexpected about doing the job? A It was a good way to make friends for life. B It was a great way to spend the summer. C She learnt how to apply for future jobs. D She learnt skills which will help her later on. 4 What is Erin’s purpose in writing the article? A To warn other students about the challenges in the job. B To show what skills and talents you need in order to do the job. C To make suggestions about how the job could be changed. D To explain the benefits to students of doing the job.
3 For each question, choose the correct answer.
I’ve gone to summer camps since I was little and I’ve always really enjoyed them. So, when I was looking for work in the college holidays, I thought it was something I might be really good at. Camp had made such a difference to me when I was young that I wanted to pass that onto others. You are given training so all you need is to really like kids, be good at some sports or activities and be a responsible person. Of course, it helps if you’re familiar with camp life. I’ve been a leader for a few years now, but when I did my first job it wasn’t as easy as I expected – so don’t assume you won’t have to work hard. There’s an activity plan for each day and you work with the same group, but the timetable depends on the weather or how the kids are responding. I wasn’t expecting to keep changing what I was doing. (I didn’t remember that from when I was a kid!) You also have to stay really positive all the time. The kids depend on you for a fun time so you can’t show them if you are feeling down or unsure. But once you know you have to be flexible, its’s fine. I found the following years much easier and enjoyed it more and more as I grew more confident. In the end I did the job every summer for four years. I loved being with the kids and finding great friends in the other leaders. And who wouldn’t want to be outdoors in lovely weather? But it wasn’t just about having a good time. I discovered that, more importantly, you also take away things which are really useful when you start looking for work. You become very good at dealing with people and you learn about other cultures and ways of doing things. All very important for today’s jobs. I hope it’s been helpful for you to hear from someone who’s actually done the job before you make your own decision. Good luck! camp leader Being a
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