I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England. Newcastle is on the bank of
the River Tyne. It is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants. There is a cathedral
and a university. There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the
next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world,
the Metro Centre. A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coal
mining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important. I moved from
Newcastle ten years ago, but I often return. I miss the people, who are so warm and
friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many
hills and streams.
Question 25: Newcastle is.
A. a city near the North East of England
B. a city in the North East of England
C. a city in the North of England
D. a small town in England
Question 26: Gateshead has one of
A. the largest rivers
B. the most important shipbuilding industries
C. the most beautiful countrysides
D. the biggest shopping centers
Question 27: According to the passage, the writer_
A. is still living in Newcastle
B. has never returned to Newcastle
C. doesn't live in Newcastle any more
D. has come back to live in Newcastle
in the world.
Question 28: Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. Its people is friendly
B. Its main industry now is shipbuilding
C. It has a cathedral and a university
D. It is next to Gateshead