Find words or expressions in the text that mean more or less the same.

a)

changes (lines 6 - 20) __________________________________

b)

extremely important (lines 6 - 20) __________________________________

Find the opposites.

a)

join (line 36) __________________________________

b)

Fans (line 41) __________________________________

Explain one of the following words in complete sentences.

a)

widespread (line 15)

b)

to boost (line 34)

c)

routine (line 38)

Vocabulary – Grammar

Complete the text by using suitable forms of the words.

Deep Sleep – a very special hotel

In 2023, Deep Sleep, the world’s .................................... (deep) hotel was opened at 419 metres below ground in an old mine.

During an .................................... (adventure) two-hour journey down the mine to reach the hotel, guides provide lots of .................................... (to inform) about the world down there.

Anyone .................................... (?) wants to check in must wear a helmet and rubber boots. They also need to bring .................................... (there/their/they’re) own cutlery.

Each expedition-style meal .................................... (to come) in just a tin box.

.................................... (to spend) a night in one of the four pricey cabins is an outstanding experience. But, .................................... (?) the mine is not completely silent, ear plugs can ensure a good night’s sleep.

Adapted from https://www.go-below.co.uk/deep-sleep.asp (23.10.2024)
‘Read On’ (07/2024), Eilers & Schünemann Verlag KG, Bremen

Paraphrasing

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
Use between two and five words including the word in brackets.

Example:

x)

Not getting enough sleep can harm everybody’s mental development.

(if) Your mental development can be harmed if you do not get enough sleep.

a)

“Have you ever had sleeping problems?” he asked me.

(whether) He asked me ...........................................................

........................................................... sleeping problems.

b)

Teenagers are often awake for too long and struggle to fall asleep.

(hardly) Teenagers are often awake for too long and ...........................................................

........................................................... .

Asking questions

Ask four questions.

Use different question forms and/or different tenses.

You get the chance to talk to Robin Sharma, the author of the book The 5AM Club.

Ask him about his life as a best-selling author.

a)	shifts
b)	crucial

a)	leave/drop out of/quit
b)	Opponents/Enemies/Critics/Haters

Please note: In this task, you only need to explain the meaning of the given word in your own words and use complete sentences. Different correct explanations are possible as long as they show the meaning of the word clearly and accurately.

a)

Widespread means that something exists or happens in many places or affects many people. For example, a widespread problem is common in a large area or among a lot of people.

b)

To boost means to increase, improve or help something become stronger. For example, advertising can boost sales by encouraging more people to buy a product.

c)

Routine is a regular way of doing things that is repeated every day or very often. For example, brushing your teeth every morning is part of a daily routine.

In 2023, Deep Sleep, the world’s deepest hotel was opened at 419 metres below ground in an old mine.

During an adventurous two-hour journey down the mine to reach the hotel, guides provide lots of information about the world down there.

Anyone who wants to check in must wear a helmet and rubber boots. They also need to bring their own cutlery.

Each expedition-style meal comes in just a tin box.

Spending a night in one of the four pricey cabins is an outstanding experience. But, since/as/because the mine is not completely silent, ear plugs can ensure a good night’s sleep.

a)

He asked me whether I had ever had sleeping problems.

b)

Teenagers are often awake for too long and (can) hardly fall asleep. / hardly manage to fall asleep.

Please note: The solutions presented here are just one possible way to approach the task. There are often multiple valid methods and perspectives, and alternative approaches may be equally effective.

• How did you become a best-selling author?

• What inspires you to write books like The 5AM Club?

• Have you ever thought about writing a book in a different genre?

• What advice would you give to young people who want to become successful writers?