❹. READING

I. Read the following passage and decide whether each of the statements is TRUE or FALSE.

A visit to Scotland often begins in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Edinburgh is an old city with many important and interesting buildings. After London, Edinburgh is the second city for visitors in Britain.

            If you come to Edinburgh by train from the south, the first thing you see when you leave Waverley Station is Edinburgh Castle. It stands high over the city. Soldiers in kilts take visitors around and tell them the castle's story.

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Statements

True/ False

1. Edinburgh is the most visited city in Britain.

2. Visitors may enjoy Edinburgh's architecture

3. Soldiers at Edinburgh Castle protect visitors while they go around the castle.

4. Edinburgh has a number of hills.

5. The Queen first came to Edinburgh 300 years ago.

II. Choose the option (A, B, or C) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage.

      Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the most exciting cities in the world.

      Sights and attractions

      There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk around the centre and see famous (6) _________ like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (7) _________ the famous ‘Changing of the Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums - (8) _________ are free to get into!

      Shopping

      There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is Europe’s (9) _________ high street with over 300 shops.

      Eating

      With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just about (10) _________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most famous dish - fish and chips!

      Getting around

      London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the locals call it). There are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!

6. A. sights                              B. landscapes                          C. landmarks                           D. facts

7. A. notice                             B. see                                      C. realize                                 D. take

8. A. lots                                 B. much                                   C. more                                   D. most

9. A. busy                                B. busier                                  C. busiest                                D. the busiest

10. A. every                            B. all                                        C. one                                     D. many