Bethany Hamilton Reading Test: High School Comprehension

Form 9
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Reading Test
Variant 2
1. Read the text.
Eighteen- year old Bethany Hamilton paddles furiously into the gigantic wave. As she
feels the back of the board lift, she leans forward, then quickly pushes herself up, plants
her feet on the board and carefully rides the wave as it moves quickly towards the beach.
All this is nothing unusual for a champion surfer, but for Bethany is a total miracle!
In 2003, Bethany had already won several competitions and had plans to become a
professional surfer .Then, one sunny October morning; she was surfing with her friends
on a beach near Kauai, Hawaii. Suddenly a four- metre- long tiger shark attacked, her
ripping off her arm.
Most people would have become more depressed after such a tragedy, but Bethany
amazed everyone. They couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw her getting back on
her surfboat only three weeks after her terrifying experience. This was not easy, though.
Apart from the difficulties of learning to surf with just one arm, she also had to face
her fear of getting attacked by a shark again.”It’s always in my mind”, she says, “and it
always will be, but I’ve got to keep my mind on having fun and just surfing.”
Bethany is not only a champion surfer, but her positive attitude is also an inspiration to
many.
She has ever been to Thailand to help children who experienced the 2004 tsunami
disaster with their fear of water. Sometimes Bethany asks herself”Why me?” but then she
thinks of how her experience has helped her be a better person.
Bethany’s motto is “Me quit? Never!”
2. Answer the questions below.
1. Who is Bethany Hamilton?
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2. Surfing is usual thing for a surfer like Bethany, isn’t it?
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3.What accident has ruined her plans to become a professional surfer?
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4. Has she given up? Was she depressed?
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5. How has he helped to children from Thailand?
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3. Make the sentences in the Reported Speech
Direct Speech
Reported Speech
“I’m cold”, said Angie.
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“I’m eating ice cream now”, said Ben.
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“I’ve killed the butterfly”, said Annie.
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“I didn’t play football yesterday», he said.
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“I will do homework tomorrow ”,Tanya
said.
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4. Find answer to the questions.
1. How did you get the black eye John?
a) My friend accidentally hit me in the eye with his bag.
b) Thanks a lot.
2. Could you put me through to the Police station, please?
a)Sure. Just a moment.
b) Did you call the police?
3. How about going to the concert of Shaman?
a) Sounds great!
b) It’s bad idea.
4. I’ve got a problem with my computer. Can you help me?
a)I’ll try. What is it?
b) I play games, and you?
5. What’s the matter?
a) You can’t believe it, I saw a black cat.
b) I feel bad today.