The lift beneath the stage
The scenery platform moved slowly, carrying an empty bench from the storage level towards the stage. Its motion was smooth, with none of the jolting I had expected from such a large structure. The technician stopped it before the top reached the floor and checked that the work area was clear. From an audience seat, I would have seen only the finished room. Beneath it, the room's arrival was a separate operation requiring time and attention.
From the passage, select two words or phrases that describe the movement of the scenery platform.
129 exam-style questions on Edexcel A IGCSE English Language 1.2.2 Reading challenging non-fiction in preparation for the unseen text. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.