Đề trắc nghiệm Reading Unit 4 (Challanges) - Life A2-B1

Reading Passage (1-10): The Adventure of Marcus Thorne

Marcus Thorne was an adventurer who loved to explore the world's most remote and challenging environments. As a child, he lived in a small town and was always reading about explorers and mountaineers. He started his adventurous life as a teenager, training hard for long-distance running and mountain climbing. His first big achievement was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro when he was just 20. He was also known for his kind and patient nature, always helping his fellow climbers. This quality made him a very good team member on many expeditions.

In 2010, Marcus took a big risk. He decided to cross the Sahara Desert on foot, completely alone. While he was walking through the desert, a sudden sandstorm hit. It wasn't easy to see anything, and he lost his way. Luckily, he found a small, old well and was able to get some water. After the storm passed, he found his way back to his planned route. This difficult challenge taught him an important lesson about survival. Afterwards, he wrote a book about his journey, which became a bestseller and inspired many people to face their own challenges. He also started a foundation to improve education in developing countries, working as a volunteer to help children get a better start in life. His friends often described him as a positive and hard-working person who never gave up.

Reading Passage (11-20): The Story of a Young Inventor

Maria Sanchez was born in a small village in Peru in 1995. As a child, she lived with her family in a house without electricity. She grew up with a strong ambition to become an engineer and solve the problems of her village. Her father, a local mechanic, helped her a lot by teaching her how to use tools and build simple machines. As a teenager, she studied very hard and was very intelligent. She often created small inventions to help with daily tasks around the house.

In 2012, Maria was studying architecture at the university in Lima. While she was working on a project, she had an idea for a simple wind turbine that could power a single house. The problem was that many people in her village didn't have much money, so the turbine had to be cheap to build. She didn't want to use expensive materials, so she used recycled parts from old bicycles and plastic bottles. It wasn't easy, but she was a very hard-working person and she finished the project successfully. Her biggest achievement was when she installed the first turbine in her family's house, giving them electricity for the first time.

After university, Maria got a job with a national energy company. But she didn't want to forget her roots. Nowadays, she works as a consultant for villages in developing countries, helping them build their own small, sustainable power sources. She is famous for her work and for changing many people's lives. She is a great example of a person who faced a challenge and found a creative solution.

Reading Passage (21-30): The Lost Explorer

It was a cold and windy afternoon when explorer Daniel Carter set off to cross the remote mountain range. He was an experienced and intelligent climber, but this was his first solo trip. While he was climbing, he didn't notice the dark clouds gathering in the sky. He was moving very quickly, trying to reach a small hut before dark. Suddenly, it started snowing heavily. He tried to continue, but the snow was too deep, and he couldn't find his way.

He didn't have a map and his phone had no signal. It was a very difficult challenge. He found a small cave and decided to wait for the storm to pass. He was sitting in the cave and feeling very cold when he heard a strange sound. It was an animal, a large mountain fox, outside the cave. Daniel was very tired and felt a bit scared, but he had a positive attitude. He knew he had to stay awake and keep himself warm. He used his last matches to make a small fire.

Luckily, the next morning, the sun was shining. He left the cave and started walking down the mountain. While he was walking, he saw a small village in the distance. He walked for several more hours and finally arrived there. The villagers were very kind and gave him food and a warm bed for the night. The story of Daniel and the storm became famous in the local area. He learned that even an experienced explorer needs to be careful and ready for a difficult decision at any time.

Reading Passage (31-40): The Photographer's New Challenge

Reza, a renowned photographer, was born in Isfahan, Iran, in 1960. As a teenager, he loved photography and was always taking photos of his hometown. After university, he got a job with a local newspaper as a photographer. He wasn't happy, though, because he didn't want to take photos of local news. He wanted to go abroad and take photos of more challenging subjects.

In 1985, he decided to leave his job and become a freelance photographer. It was a big risk, but he was a hard-working person and believed in his talent. His first big project was to photograph the lives of people in remote villages in the Amazon rainforest. While he was traveling through the rainforest, he had to face many challenges, such as dangerous animals and extreme weather. He also had to be very patient, waiting for the right moment to take a perfect photo. This was a completely different challenge from his previous job, but he was determined to succeed.

His photos from the Amazon were a great success and were published in a famous international magazine. After this, he became well-known for his unique style. Nowadays, he works for National Geographic magazine, photographing wars and social issues around the world. He says that his goal is not just to take beautiful pictures but to tell a story and change people's perceptions. His biggest achievement, he says, is being able to show the world the lives of people who are often forgotten. He is a great example of someone who followed his passion and found a rewarding challenge.

Reading Passage (41-50): The Microadventurers

Two friends, Alastair and Leo, decided to go on a "microadventure" for 24 hours. A microadventure is a short, local, but still challenging and exciting trip. The friends wanted to do something different on a weekend and not just sit at home watching TV. They drove to a nearby national park, leaving the city behind on a Friday afternoon. While they were driving, they saw many beautiful landscapes and stopped to take photos. They were looking for a good place to camp for the night. They eventually found a quiet spot near a small river and set up their tents. The sun was setting, and the weather was beautiful.

They made a small fire and cooked their dinner. As they were eating, they were talking and laughing about their work and their lives. The fire was crackling, and they could hear the sound of the river flowing. It was a very peaceful experience. Later that night, while they were sleeping, it started to rain. They suddenly woke up and had to move their tents closer to the trees to stay dry. It wasn't easy, but they worked as a team and finished the task quickly.

The next morning, the rain stopped, and the sun was shining. Alastair made some coffee, and they had breakfast. Before they left, they cleaned up their camping area and made sure they didn't leave any rubbish. In the end, they returned to the city on Saturday afternoon, feeling refreshed and happy. They agreed that even a short adventure can be very rewarding. It was a great way to challenge themselves without traveling far from home.