READING
PASSAGE 1 (Questions 1-8, 16 pts, 2pts each)
Louis Vuitton Makes Emergency Hand Sanitisers
As with many countries, France is experiencing a shortage of hand sanitiser. To help combat this, the luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton (LVMH) will start making sanitiser to help fight the COVID-19 virus. The company will repurpose its perfume production lines to start making anti-viral products. A spokesperson said the company wants to help tackle the shortage of sanitiser across France. He announced: "LVMH will use the production lines of its perfume and cosmetic brands to produce large quantities of alcoholic gels. These gels will be delivered free of charge to health authorities." He added: "LVMH will continue to honour this commitment for as long as necessary, in connection with the French health authorities."
LVMH is a luxury goods conglomerate that owns well-known brands such as champagne maker Moet & Chandon, watchmaker Tag Heuer and jeweller Bulgari. Its factories manufacture perfume and makeup for brands like Christian Dior and Givenchy. In a warlike effort, they will change production to help France's health system. More commercial companies could start helping out in the fight against the coronavirus. The UK government has asked the car and jet-engine maker Rolls Royce to start making ventilators. These are urgently required to help people hospitalised with the virus breathe. The UK's health service has a huge shortage of ventilators and is readying itself for more people to contract the virus.
Questions 1-8 (16 pts, 2pts each)
Choose the correct letters, A, B, C or D.
1) What did the article say France is experiencing?
2) What will Louis Vuitton repurpose to make hand sanitiser?
3) What will Louis Vuitton make large quantities of?
4) How much is Louis Vuitton charging for the hand sanitiser?
5) For how long will Louis Vuitton make the hand sanitiser?
6) What jeweller does the Louis Vuitton group own?
7) What brand does the LVMH group make perfume for besides Givenchy?
8) Which car company might start making ventilators?
PASSAGE 2 (Questions 9-15, 14 pts, 2pts each)
No Screaming In Japanese Amusement Parks
A group of amusement park operators in Japan has released guidelines about visitors screaming in their parks. This is after Japan's government asked companies to prepare for the "new normal" and for life with COVID-19. The guidelines instruct park owners on how to operate safely in our coronavirus world. One of the guidelines is no screaming on rollercoasters or in haunted houses. Scientists have said that using the voice to sing, scream or shout increases the amount of virus that an infected person can put into the air. Staying quiet or talking quietly reduces the risk of spreading the virus. The park guidelines say visitors should, "refrain from vocalizing loudly" on all rides.
Japan's amusement parks are slowly reopening as the coronavirus emergency was lifted earlier this week. The country's biggest theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan (in Osaka), remain closed. They have been closed since the beginning of March. They have not set a date for reopening. When they do open, they will likely follow the guidelines. Other recommendations include mask wearing and social distancing. One piece of advice stated: "Ghosts lurking in haunted houses should maintain a healthy distance from their 'victims'". In addition, all park staff, including those dressed as mascots and superheroes, should not shake hands or high-five anyone.
Questions 9-15 (14 pts, 2pts each)Choose the correct letters, A, B, C, or D.
9) What did amusement park operators in Japan release?
10) What did Japan's government say companies should prepare for?
11) On what attractions do the guidelines say people should not shout?
12) What did the article say reduces the risk of spreading the virus?
13) What do guidelines say visitors should "refrain" from doing?
14) What did the article say are slowly reopening?
15) When will Tokyo Disneyland reopen?
Questions 1 - 5
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
1. What type of bus is the tour being conducted on?
2. How does the tour guide provide comfort regarding the weather?
3. What does the tour guide imply by saying "Where are we going on our wonderful tour"?
4. How long does the tour last?
5. What is the main purpose of mentioning Oxford Street in the conversation?
Questions 6-10
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
6. Which landmark can tourists expect to see before arriving at Buckingham Palace?
7. What does the tourist inquire about regarding the tour?
8. How does the tour guide respond to the tourist's request?
9. What does the tourist inquire about?
10. How does the tour guide respond to the tourist's request?
Questions 11-14
Match each person with their respective job description.
Question - Person | Job description |
11 - Person A | a) Works as a pilot, flying planes to various holiday destinations, particularly in Europe |
12 - Person B | b) Works as a tour guide during summer holidays, taking tourists to visit university colleges and going on boat trips along the river. |
13 - Person C | c) Works in the children's department of a shop, selling clothes and accessories and finding it fun despite occasional business. |
14 - Person D | d) Works as a dentist, helping people with dental problems and emphasizing the importance of dental care. |
Questions 15-20
Listen again. Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
15. Which department does the first person work in?
16. What incident occurred during the boat trip mentioned in the 2nd story?
17. What does the third person find rewarding about their job?
18. What is the most difficult aspect of the fourth person's job?
19. In addition to assisting doctors with patients, what specific task does the fifth person described in the story undertake?
20. What aspect of the job does the fifth person not like?
