Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

In boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet, write

1 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN So famous were the fictional characters of Conan Doyle and Christie’s crime novels that they eclipsed the fame of their authors.

2 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN The novels of Conan Doyle and Christie are less accomplished than those of modern crime writers.

3 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN It is more challenging to portray fictional than real-life characters in a novel.

4 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN To write about modern crime detection techniques, some knowledge of forensics may be required.

5 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN Would-be crime authors should always write about their own life experiences.

6 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN Creating characters based on real-life people is a practice best avoided

7 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN First-time crime authors may be turned down by publishers.

8 TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN Seasoned crime novel readers like being able to guess the culprit in advance.

• 1 Answer: FALSE
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  Q1: So famous were the fictional characters of Conan Doyle and Christie’s crime novels that they eclipsed the fame of their authors.	Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie for some are synonymous with the genre, attaining the same celebrity status as their fictional creations, the eponymous Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, respectively.
  Note: After skimming, we can find that information of Q1 should be found in the second sentence of the first paragraph. “Eclipsed the fame” means to make the two authors less famous. While the fictional characters Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are said to be very more well- known than the authors in the question, the passage mentions that they had the same celebrity status with sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Considering every details in Q1 and in the passage, we can conclude that the answer is FALSE.

• 2 Answer: FALSE
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  Q2: The novels of Conan Doyle and Christie are less accomplished than those of modern crime writers.	In the creation of such memorable characters, these two authors raised the bar for future crime fiction writers.
  Note: The keywords are “less accomplished” and “modern crime writers.” We can find the information in the next sentence after question 1. It is obvious that sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie set the standards (synonym with “raised the bar”) for future crime fiction writers after the two fictional characters had appeared. However, the question is in contrast to what the passage says. ( “less accomplished” relates to the imperfection). For that reason, we can conclude that the answer is FALSE.

• 3 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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  Q3 It is more challenging to portray fictional than real-life characters in a novel.
  Note After skimming, we can see that the passage 2, 3 and 4 indicates how to portray a fictional character that attracts readers. There are no clues about whether it is more difficult to do that than to draw a real- life character or not. All thing considered, the answer for Q3 is NOT GIVEN.

• 4 Answer: TRUE
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  Q4: To write about modern crime detection techniques, some knowledge of forensics may be required.	If, on the other hand, you are using a contemporary setting then ensure you are fully knowledgeable of modern hi-tech detection methods and forensic techniques. Internet search engines such as Google will help you get your head around the most up-to-date procedures. Your research should Include: • DNA analysis • Forensic anthropology and pathology • Forensic criminology, psychiatry and psychology • Fingerprinting • Interviewing techniques • Computer forensics
  Note The keyword is “knowledge of forensics”. We can find it in the 5th paragraph and can assert that the answer is true. Because in this passage, it says that we must ensure our knowledge of the two categories if we want to write about the modern crime techniques. In addition, it lists a lot of examples regarding to the knowledge of forensics, which is very compatible with the question. All thing considered, we can conclude that the answer for Q4 is TRUE.

• 5 Answer: FALSE
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  Q5 Would-be crime authors should always write about their own life experiences.	Whilst people may not be so rational or consistent in real life, your fictional creations need to have a certain level of consistency in their thoughts and actions, otherwise they may cease to maintain credibility with the reader.
  Note: The needed information is in the next passage (tip 4). In this case, the author uses the phrase “fictional creations”- which means you can use your imagination to create a character. Therefore, this is completely contrary to the phrase “own life experiences” used in the question. For that reason, the answer is FALSE.

• 6 Answer: FALSE
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  Q6 Creating characters based on real-life people is a practice best avoided	They say truth is stranger than fiction so why not look to real-life events to inspire you? A rummage through a few local and national papers may uncover a potential storyline.
  Note Looking at the passage of tip 5, we can find the clues there. The question says that you should steer clear of ( synonym with “avoid” ) drawing characters based on real- life people. The passage advises you to draw inspiration from real life if you lack of idea how to create a character. Hence, the two sentence is not similar to each other. For that reason, we can conclude that the answer is FALSE.

• 7 Answer: TRUE
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  Q7 First-time crime authors may be turned down by publishers.	After all, some of the most celebrated authors were initially turned down on their first attempt!
  Note: Looking at the last passage, we can see that the information in the question is well- matched with the sentence. It is clearly stated that even the most authors were denied at the first time. The two important words are “initially” and “first attempt”, which both have similar meanings (at the beginning or at the start). Thus, the answer is TRUE.

• 8 Answer: FALSE
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  Q8: Seasoned crime novel readers like being able to guess the culprit in advance.
  Note After scanning, we have to turn back to passage 2 to find the clues. Although “experienced armchair detective” (relates to “seasoned readers”) is thought to be able to guess the criminal (the culprit), the important thing is that these readers can only know till the end, not in advance (which means immediately). Therefore, the answer is FALSE.

Look at the five advertisements, A-E.

Which venue offers the following?

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet.

You may use any letter more than once.

9 ABCDE Only non-alcoholic drinks

10 ABCDE Custom-made orders

11 ABCDE An outside seating area

12 ABCDE A room especially designated for small parties

13 ABCDE A constantly changing menu

14 ABCDE Simply cooked food

• 9 Answer: A
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  Q9: Only non-alcoholic drinks	The cafe is not licensed but there is a large selection of teas and soft drinks available.
  Note After scanning, we find that the key word “non- alcoholic drinks” can only be found in the passage A. Passage C is about meat dishes. Passage B talks about Italian food, pizza in particular. The two rest paragraphs are talking about food, too. In addition, it is clearly stated that the cafe is not allowed (synonym with licensed). Tea and soft drinks have no alcohol themselves. For that reason, A is the correct answer.

• 10 Answer: E
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  Q10: Custom-made orders	The sheer variety of ice cream flavours available is impressive. Bespoke concoctions also on offer. You can also buy takeaway tubs of ice cream to enjoy at your leisure.
  Note The key word is “custom- made” means there is a variety choices of food ordered. You can buy takeaway food or eat at this place. Besides, there is food specially made for a particular person, which you can order what you want to eat. The phrase “bespoken concoctions” can be understood in this way. Other passages talk about the features of them, do not mention if they have custom-made orders or not. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

• 11 Answer: D
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  Q11 An outside seating area	A great little restaurant with plenty of atmosphere. Diners are encouraged to make use of the covered terrace for a spot of alfresco dining and people-watching.
  Note The key word is “outside seating”. Passage A, C and E tell us about the kinds of food they have, do not mention whether we can eat in an outside area or not. Passage B talks about the place you can eat, but it is inside the restaurant. In passage D, the author states that you can enjoy your meal outside (the phrase “covered terrace for a spot of alfresco” relates to this) and observe people as well as go sight- seeing. For that reason, the answer is D.

• 12 Answer: B
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  Q12 A room especially designated for small parties	For that Special occasion, tailor-made private parties and large dinner groups can be accommodated.
  Note When scanning, we can find that “room for small party” only appeared in the paragraph B. It is said to be especially designated for private parties and dinner groups, which is very compatible with the question 12. For that reason, we can conclude that the answer is B.

• 13 Answer: D
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  Q13 A constantly changing menu	Together they have created a menu of contemporary dishes whish is quite regularly updated.
  Note Question 13 is asking about the constantly changing menu, which is paraphrased by the phrase “regularly updated” in passage D. It is easily changing because there is a menu of contemporary dishes. Passage A, C, B and E just mention some kinds of food in their menu, do not say whether they can be easily changed or not. For that reason, the answer is D.

• 14 Answer: A
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  Q14 Simply- cooked food	Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of this cafe and sample the good, ‘no-frills’ honest home-cooked food. If, however, you are looking for a light snack, then sample one of our delicious sandwiches filled with locally sourced, fresh ingredients.
  Note Looking at the paragraph A, we can immediately answer this question. Food in Buttercup Cafe is cooked with fresh, light ingredients. The word “no-frills” makes a contribution to explain this problem. A no-frills product is a product in which has neither extra nor unnecessary ingredients. Therefore, the answer is A.