English Language Skills For F4

Lesson 2
Comprehension
Underwater research
Fourteen-year-old Miguel Diaz talks about an exciting science project.
Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the
Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist
Dr. Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and various creatures that live in this part
of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore and we spent three days on a boat.
The team used a piece of underwater equipment called a Remotely Operated Vehicle
(ROV) to collect information. The ROV could measure water depth and temperature and it also had
a camera that sent live film back to the boat. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a
computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times. However, the thing I enjoyed
most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite frightened ñ mainly because I couldn’t see land
in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid anymore. It was amazing to
see the colourful fish swimming around and I could see all the way to the Flower Gardens, which
are almost 30 metres down.
I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new
things about science and research projects. The team was very friendly and everyone was happy
to explain what they knew about the sea. It was a great opportunity and it has made me think about
my goals in life. The experience will definitely help me work harder to become a scientist.
1. What is Miguel Diaz doing in the text?

A describing the part he played in a science project
B explaining how to apply for a place on a science trip
C giving advice on understanding difficult areas of science
D persuading others to organise their own science projects
2. What does Miguel say about the ROV?

A It was difficult to operate.
B It could only go so far under water.
C It was an expensive piece of equipment.
D It recorded what was happening under water.
23 What was Miguel’s attitude towards diving?

A His main worry was losing sight of the boat.
B He enjoyed it less than other parts of the trip.
C His feelings changed once he was in the water.
D He was quite disappointed by the variety of fish.
24 What effect has the trip had on Miguel?

A It has changed his opinion of science.
B It has improved the way he works in a team.
C It has made him a lot more interested in the sea.
D It has encouraged him to work towards his goals.
Rational cloze 1
Good morning, passengers. This is the pre-boarding announcements (1) Flight MH788 to
Kota Kinabalu. We are now inviting those passengers with small children, senior citizens and any
passengers (2) require special assistance to begin boarding at this time. Please have your
boarding pass and identification ready. Regular boarding will begin in approximately ten minutes’
time. Diamond card members (3) board the flight at your convenience.
Paging for passengers Tina Leong and Devi Mala on flight MH123 to Pulau Langkawi.
Please (4) to Gate 10 for immediate boarding. The final checks are being completed. The captain
will (5) the aircraft doors to close in approximately ten minutes’ time. I repeat, this is the final
boarding call for Tina Leong and Devi Mala.
Attention passengers of Flight MH765 bound for Kuching with stops in Singapore. The
departure gate (6) been changed to Gate 18. There will be a slight delay in departure due to
technical problems. (7) announcement on the flight departure will be made from time to time.
Refreshments will be served at Beta Café on the ground floor. Please produce your boarding pass
for the complimentary light refreshments. Thank you.
1 A in 3 A should 5 A order 7 A Extra

B on B might B direct B Further
C for C must C instruct C Detailed
D with D may D command D Additional
2 A who 4 A proceed 6 A has

B when B advance B had
C which C continue C have
D whom D progress D having
Rational cloze 2
A superhero is a fictional character (0) special powers. (1) the first Superman story was written in
the USA in 1938, superheroes have (2) in various comic books around the world. But more
recently they have (3) better known as film characters.
(4) superhero powers vary widely, superhuman strength and the ability to fly are common. (5)
superheroes do not have special powers but have (6) other important abilities. In order to protect
friends and family, a superhero is identity is normally (7) secret, which often means superheroes
have a complicated double life.
(8) have been successful superheroes in countries other than the USA. Examples (9) Cybersix
from Argentina and the heroes of AK Comics from Egypt. Japan is the only country that has
created as many superhero characters as the USA. However, most Japanese superheroes are
short-lived. While American entertainment companies reinvent superheroes, (10) they will stay
popular, Japanese companies frequently introduce new characters.
(0) with
1 A Until 4 A Because 7 A held 10 A hoping

B Since B If B put B requiring
C From C Although C kept C needing
D Before D So D got D asking
2 A shown 5 A Each 8 A These

B entered B Some B That
C come C Another C There
D appeared D Both D Those
3 A become 6 A made 9 A consist
B returned B increased B involve
C changed C prepared C contain
D grown D developed D include
Grammar practice
Put the verb into the correct form, present continuous or present simple.
1 I (not/belong) to this particular government committee.

2 Hurry! The bus (come). I (not/want) to miss it.
3 Gregory is a vegetarian. He (not/eat) meat.
4 I (look) for the manager. I can't find him anywhere.
5 We are successful because we (take) the time to talk to our
customers.
6 John (deal) with all the enquiries about sales.
7 At the moment, we (make) a training video for Siemens.
8 (you/know) what Mr Briceson (do)? He is not in his office.
9 I (apply) for a job in the sales department, but I don't know if I will
be successful. It (depend) on whether or not they have any
vacancies.
10 Unemployment (fall) and is now down to 5.6%.
11 Jane is doing some research in the library. She needs it for a book
she (write).
12 While Anna is away on holidays, Matt (work) in her office.
13 He (teach) French and German at University and (learn) Greek.
14 There (be) two flights to Honduras this afternoon. The British
Airways flight (leave) at 13:00 and (arrive) at 22:00.
15 Inflation (rise) at a rate of 2% per annum.
Writing: Email writing
Question
You are going to spend a weekend with your friend from Melaka called Chris. Read the email you
have just received from Chris. Write a reply to Chris using all the notes you’ve made. You should
write approximately 150 words.
Subject: Coming to Melaka
Hi,
I’m happy that we’ll see each other next weekend! A friend of mine plays in a band and they’re
going to play a small concert on Friday evening. Would you like to go and see my friend playing
with her group?
We need to decide what to do on Saturday. We could either take a trip down the Melaka River in
a boat (I’m sure you’d love the beautiful scenery) or we could go and see a football match. Can
you tell me which activity you’d rather do?
I wanted to ask your advice about something. I’ve just started to learn Korean, but I only have
one hour of lessons every week. Can you give me some advice on how to improve my Korean
as quickly as possible?
Just one final thing. You told me in your last message that you have a new camera. Could you
bring it with you to Melaka? I’d love to have a hand on it.
All the best,

Chris

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Lesson 2

1. What is Miguel Diaz doing in the text?

2. What does Miguel say about the ROV?

23 What was Miguel’s attitude towards diving?

24 What effect has the trip had on Miguel?

1 A in 3 A should 5 A order 7 A Extra

2 A who 4 A proceed 6 A has

1 A Until 4 A Because 7 A held 10 A hoping

2 A shown 5 A Each 8 A These

1 I (not/belong) to this particular government committee.

Writing: Email writing

Subject: Coming to Melaka

All the best,

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