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    A2 Reading Test

    Read the text about three famous inventions, and for questions 1 to
    10, choose true or false.

    Three popular inventions from the 1920s

    The 1920s was an exciting time for inventions. Some of the things
    invented around that time changed the lives of millions of people, and
    some of those inventions are still widely used today.

    The television

    The invention with the biggest impact was probably the television. It was
    invented by a Scottish man, John Logie Baird. The first televised pictures
    were sent over a short distance in 1924, and his invention was formally
    demonstrated at the Royal Institute two years later. The pictures on the
    screen were not clear, but the viewers could see that they were human
    faces, and they could see their eyes opening and closing. In 1928, images
    were sent from Britain to America, and later, to a ship 1,500 miles out to
    sea. In the same year, the first colour images were sent. The first ‘seeing-
    in sets’ were sold that same year. For £25 (£1000 in today’s money),
    people in their homes could watch moving images that were sent from a
    broadcasting station.

    The firdge

    Another invention that became popular in the 1920s was the home
    refrigerator. People used different ways to keep food cool and fresh long
    before the 1900s, but home fridges weren’t invented until 1913 in the
    USA. Home fridges became very popular in the USA in the 1920s. Sales
    of the popular ‘Frigidaire’ model increased from 5,000 in 1921 to 750,000
    in 1926. British people were less interested in fridges than Americans.
    They thought that they were unnecessary because the weather in Britain
    was cooler. But fridges were heavily advertised, and their advantages
    were described in detail. Soon, more fridges were sold, and the price
    decreased.

    The polygraph

    Another interesting invention of the 1920s was the polygraph or lie


    detector. It was invented in 1921 by a Californian policeman, John Larson.
    He used the ideas of other psychologists to make a machine that measured
    people’s heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure while they were asked
    questions. The experts believed that sudden changes in these
    measurements showed that someone was lying. Although this invention
    is well-known, it can’t really detect lies. Marston tried to use
    measurements from his polygraph in a court case in 1923, but they weren’t
    accepted as evidence and never have been since then. However,
    polygraphs are still used by some police forces and the FBI because many
    people believe they work, so they tell the truth to avoid the machine.

    TRUE/ FALSE

    1. When television images were first transmitted, viewers didn’t know


    exactly what the image was.
    2. The television was demonstrated at the Royal Institute in 1926.
    3. Colour images were not possible until after the 1920s.
    4. Television images were first sent across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928.
    5. People could buy television sets in the 1920s.
    6. Home refrigerators were invented in the 1920s
    7. Fridges became popular in the USA before they were popular in the
    UK.
    8. Some psychologists helped John Larson to build his invention.
    9. On some occasions, lie detectors have been used as evidence in
    court.
    10. Today, lie detectors are never used by the police.
    Sixteen - What now?
    You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of
    teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think
    carefully about what to do next.
    If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a
    degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you
    needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of
    Northacre.
    St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It
    offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of
    course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there
    are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle
    Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition
    and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-
    educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re
    interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school
    specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you
    prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can
    study woodwork, art, textiles and much more.
    Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can
    do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing,
    roofing and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown
    College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal
    Management and much more.
    A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You
    will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight
    away. But be warned - places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th
    May at Northacre College.

    1 The aim of the article is to…


    advise young people about how to get to university.
    tell young people about the options available.
    advise young people to stay in education.
    2 The article advises reader who want a professional career to…
    go to university immediately.
    stay at the same school for two more years.
    go to high school for two more years, then get a degree.

    3 St Leopold’s is the best school for…


    good exam results.
    humanities and sciences.
    facilities.

    4 You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you…


    pay tuition fees.
    pass an exam.
    study both humanities and sciences.

    5 You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you…


    pass an exam.
    are a boy.
    can afford the tuition fees.

    6 Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study?
    Wyle River Academy
    Northacre College
    Milldown College

    7 Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study?
    Wyle River Academy
    Northacre College
    Milldown College

    8 Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place for him to study?
    Wyle River Academy
    Northacre College
    Milldown College

    9 Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best place for him to
    study?
    Wyle River Academy
    Northacre College
    Milldown College

    10 What is the problem with apprenticeships?


    There are few available.
    They are expensive.
    They don’t give you any qualifications.

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