TEXT A — The Origin of Chess
A.1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. Use a complete sentence. No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.
a) Unlike chess, most games don't stand the test of time.
b) The majority of history experts don't believe that chess comes from India.

TEXT A — The Origin of Chess
A.2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions. Do not copy from the text.
a) How did The Queen's Gambit series influence chess?
b) What was Ricardo Calvo's theory about where chess originated?

TEXT A — The Origin of Chess
A.3.- Find the words in the text that mean:
a) inhabitants (paragraph 1)
b) gave (paragraph 2)
c) proof (paragraph 3)
d) wealthy (paragraph 3)

TEXT A — The Origin of Chess
A.4.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in brackets when given.
a) He ordered Jim to switch ______ the TV because the news was about ______ (start).
b) My favourite cinema director made a film 3 years ______, but this year he ______ (publish) anything yet.
c) John ______ (strong) disagrees with me about ______ the best chess player is.
d) Complete the following sentence to report what was said. "Mincraft is the most boring videogame I've ever played." Robert told me ______.

TEXT A — The Origin of Chess
A.5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic. What kind of board games do you like the most? Justify your answer.

TEXT B — The Case against Energy Drinks is Getting Stronger
B.1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. Use a complete sentence. No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.
a) Teenagers who participated in the survey felt that taking energy drinks improved their sports performance.
b) Until scientific evidence shows they are safe, power drinks advertising should be restricted.

TEXT B — The Case against Energy Drinks is Getting Stronger
B.2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions. Do not copy from the text.
a) What was the aim of the research published by the Pediatric Emergency Care?
b) According to the companies, what are the two effects of drinking energy drinks?

TEXT B — The Case against Energy Drinks is Getting Stronger
B.3.- Find the words in the text that mean:
a) trouble (paragraph 2)
b) suitable (paragraph 3)
c) connection (paragraph 4)
d) negative (paragraph 4)

TEXT B — The Case against Energy Drinks is Getting Stronger
B.4.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in brackets when given.
a) So far, research ______ (not / prove) that some foods and drinks are ______ (harm) to your health.
b) Tea ______ (bring) to Britain in the early 17th century ______ a private company.
c) When ______ (decide) your child's diet, ______ (good) method is following the doctor's advice.
d) Complete the following sentence to report what was said. "Do you enjoy drinking coffee after your dinner?" He asked me ______.

TEXT B — The Case against Energy Drinks is Getting Stronger
B.5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic. Do you think that your present eating habits will affect your future health? Justify your answer.