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I am living with a very welcoming host family. I have my own private
bedroom, but we eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner together. On Sundays, we eat a
big home-cooked paella for lunch. In Spain, lunch is usually the biggest meal of
the day. It's also very common for the people to take a midday nap right after a big
meal. I am actually just waking up from my nap right now!
On weekdays, I take classes at the local university. There, I met several
native Spanish speakers. They have been very kind and patient with me. At first, I
struggled to comprehend their Spanish, but now I understand most of our
conversations. They have commented that my Spanish has improved a lot since we
first met. Now, I am more confident to use the language in other places like stores
and restaurants.
I am so glad that I decided to spend the semester here in Spain. We have an
extended weekend coming up, so a group of my friends and I are going to travel to
France for four days. It's so easy and inexpensive to travel internationally in
Europe. I love it!
I look forward to hearing from you soon. Like I said, don't hesitate to stay in
touch more often. Perhaps you could even come to visit! What do
you think?
Best wishes,
Patrick
Question 36. Patrick is writing to Fred to
A. wish Fred a happy birthday
B. update Fred about life abroad
C. give Fred travel advice
D. offer Fred a job in Spain
Question 37. How long has Patrick been out of the country?
B. One week
C. One month
A. Six months
Question 38. Based on the letter, Málaga is most likely located
A. on the coast
B. in a valley
C. in Madrid, the capital
D. in the mountains
Question 39. What does Patrick do from Monday to Friday?
A. Offer English lessons
C. Travel internationally
D. Six weeks
B. Go out with friends
The end
D. Take college classes
uestion 40. Where does Patrick plan on traveling during the extended weekend?
D. England
A. France
B. Spain
C. Germany