II. READING

TASK 1. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Two years ago, my dad had a new job, so my family moved to this city. When I came to this school, I didn’t know anyone. I decided to join some sports clubs to meet new friends, but I did badly in all of them. Then, one of my classmates invited me to go on a walk in the mountain with her family. I didn’t say yes immediately because it didn’t sound very interesting. However, I decided to give it a try, and this was the beginning of my love for hiking. At first, I walked slowly because I wasn’t very fit. Then, I improved quickly and now I can walk quite fast. I began to feel so much better. Now, I go hiking with my friends once or twice a month and we really enjoy it. Hiking is a great way to get outside, move your body and explore new places. Hiking makes my lungs, bones and muscles stronger. You don’t need any special equipment to go hiking. All you need is comfortable clothes and a good pair of sneakers so that you don’t hurt your feet. Don’t forget to bring lots of water and some snacks, such as fruit, nuts or seeds to eat while hiking.

Why did the family move to a new city?