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You are going to read a part of a story about a girl called Maria who is going on holidaywith her parents. For QuestionsT-13, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.E TEST 5, PAPER 1
ffi,"Tbif tcxt is teken ftorn amqd,em novel; the style is.'&f Sf f1tthn aft S ths writerfocuges on how Mariafecls ald rgafts to thingsaround her.Qncdonf Read the firstfew Hnes carcfutly. lfMaria's parents rea[ywanted to trlk to theirdaughter they would. probably turn to look tti .h$r ;s1tesst hqr mother.'would and lter father;|iwruld.rspqqqJll*; r,,,,,,, . .,iiguestion lf he ns€ded rn'answer.(ultdha los Read thej text carefully and thinkhw Maria must f€€lwlen her motherdisappears as soon asi s&ewants to talk to her.:qtctilonr$ \ArhydoesMarla say'Good'?10111213What do we learn about Maria's parents when they speak to her without turninground (lines 1-3)?A They would rather ignore her.B They are too busy talking together.C They do not expect an answer.D They think she may be asleep.Why does Maria hope there will be something to talk to at the house?A She says she often feels bored and lonely.B She can't rely on people to talk to her.C She dislikes being with other children.D She feels people have fixed ideas.What does the writer suggest about Maria's opinion of adult conversation?A lt is too difficult to follow.B lt can often be quite dull.C The topics are unexpected.D The topics are interesting.Which word best describes Maria's feelings when she tries to talk to her mother?A disappointedB worriedC angryD impatientWhat do you think the writer means by Maria's father listening with 'distantkindliness'? (line 16)A He cannot always hear what she says.B He tries very hard to understand her.C He is not really involved in what she says.D He pretends to know what she means.What does 'it' in line 20 refer to?A what things say to MariaB Maria talking to herselfC what people say to MariaD the attitude of Maria's fatherWhat is Maria most interested in when she arrives at the holiday house?A there is a dog she can talk toB the fact that the house is very oldC the fact that she can hear a swingD the surprising appearance of the houseTEST 6, PAPER 1E
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