Reading part

1. Why does Sam not take holidays from work?

• a. He feels safer on the farm.
• b. He can’t afford it.
• c. He hasn’t finished repairing the fences.
• d. He doesn’t know where to choose

2. What does Sam believe might happen if Mr. Carter’s son rides a horse?

• a. He might leave on foot.
• b. He might do something dangerous while riding.
• c. He might break the fences.
• d. He might get into trouble with the neighbours.

3. How does Mr. Carter feel while he is talking to Sam in this scene?

• a. Angry
• b. Impatient
• c. Nervous
• d. Excited

4. Why has Mr. Carter come to his house?

• a. Because he wants to give Sam his mail.
• b. Because he needs to check on the work on the fences.
• c. Because his son has had problems at school.
• d. Because his son needs a holiday.

6. Sam prefers to stay on the farm rather than take a holiday because

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7. Mr. Carter seems uncomfortable while speaking to Sam because

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8. Mr. Carter’s son has had trouble at

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9. The horses on the farm do not seem to care about

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10. Mr. Carter’s skin was already turning red in the sun because

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11. The writer thinks it is worrying that people spend money on things they do not need.

• True
• False