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The Emperor`s New Clothes
In Hans Christian Andersen`s classic tale of The Emperor`s New Clothes, two charlatans come to the Emperor`s city, posing as weavers of such fine fabrics that only the truly intelligent can see them. The charlatans are hired by the Emperor, and in exchange they will receive gold and silk to weave the fabric. The ruse is simple enough: appeal to the intellectual vanity of the Emperor and his court. Each member of the Emperor`s court in turn is sent to the charlatans`room to check on the progress of the fabric. Each returns to the Emperor “bedazzled” by the beauty of the fabric. No one in the Emperor`s court wants to appear dim-witted and admit that there is no fabric to be seen. The ruse is complete on the day the Emperor is to show off his new clothes. There in the dressing room stands the naked Emperor, with his court and the charlatans, each gushing over the beautiful colors and textures of the nonexistent fabric. Although the Emperor can see that he is entirely naked, he too refuses to admit that there is no fabric to be seen. It takes the clear-minded honesty of a child to point out the nakedness of the Emperor.
(http://www.msbp.com/Disordered.htm)
1.Consider the following items:
1. The name of the author who wrote The Emperor`s New Clothes.
2. The number of charlatans hired by the Emperor.
3. The kind of payment the charlatans will get for the job.
4. The city the charlatans come from.
5. The kind of fabric the charlatans say they will use to weave the Emperor`s new clothes.
What information is in the text?
a) Only 1, 2 and 4 are in the text.
b) Only 1, 4 and 5 are in the text.
c) Only 2, 3 and 5 are in the text.
d) Only 3, 4 and 5 are in the text.
e) Only 1, 2 and 3 are in the text.
2. According to the text:
a) the charlatans are very qualified weavers.
b) the Emperor and his court are fooled by the charlatans.
c) the charlatans are well-known by the Emperor and his court.
d) the charlatans bring some fine fabrics to the city.
e) the colors and textures of the fabrics are beautiful.
3. While the Emperor is in the dressing-room:
a) he does not want anybody to see he has no clothes on.
b) everybody pretends to be impressed by the beauty of his clothes.
c) no one praises his clothes.
d) his court is ashamed to see that he is naked.
e) no one realizes that he is naked.
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Emperor`s court is afraid to be considered stupid if it admits that there are no new clothes to be seen.
2. The Emperor tries to impress his court by showing it his fine clothes.
3. The Emperor`s attendants make fun of him when they notice he is unclothed.
4. A child is the only one to call everybody`s attention to the fact that the Emperor is actually naked.
The correct affirmatives are:
a) only 2 and 4.
b) only 2, 3 and 4.
c) only 1 and 4.
d) only 1, 3 and 4.
e) only 1 and 3.
5. The intention of the tale is to:
a) make fun of adult vanity.
b) praise the honesty of the Emperor`s court.
c) ridicule the charlatans` weaving qualities.
d) show dim-witted people.
e) demonstrate how difficult it is to bring up a child.
Heat cramps
Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. Inadequate fluid intake often contributes to heat cramps. The spasms may be more intense and more prolonged than typical nighttime leg cramps. Muscles most often affected include those in calves, arms, abdomen and back, although heat cramps may involve any muscle group involved in the exercise.
(www.mayoclinic.com/health/first.aid.heat.cramps/)
1. Consider the following items:
1. A definition of heat cramps.
2. The season of the year when heat cramps occur.
3. The period of the day when heat cramps affect people.
4. The type of environment where heat cramps may occur.
5. The names of the muscles affected during exercise.
Which information is in the text?
a) Only 1, 3 and 5 are in the text.
b) Only 1 and 4 are in the text.
c) Only 2, 4 and 5 are in the text.
d) Only 3 and 4 are in the text.
e) Only 1, 2 and 3 are in the text.
7. Consider the following ideas:
1. High density exercises may trigger heat cramps.
2. Drinking enough quantity of liquids may prevent heat cramps.
3. The ingestion of food before exercising may prolong muscle spams.
4. Reducing fluid intake during heavy exercise may lead to dehydration.
The ideas present in the text are:
a) only 1 and 2.
b) only 2 and 3.
c) only 3 and 4.
d) only 1 and 4.
e) only 1 and 3.
8. According to the text, nighttime leg cramps:
a) are usually more painful than heat cramps.
b) are associated with people who exercise a lot.
c) do not involve any of the muscles which affect heat cramps.
d) affect people during bedtime.
e) may last longer than heat cramps.