Southampton is one of the top five cities in Britain which enjoys good economic growth

Southampton is one of the top five cities in Britain which enjoys good economic growth. It has more
than 40 live music venues and 550 restaurants and pubs. It is one of the greenest cities in the UK. If
you are keen on watching live music, Southampton is an ideal place. It is famous for its three music
venues in the city center namely The Brook, The Talking Heads, and the Joiners. There are also
performances by local musicians hosted by many pubs and cafes around Southampton. The annual
Music in the City Festival is a celebration of music in Southampton. You can also see plays,
performances, comedians and musicians at The Mayflower, The Guildhall, The Point, and the
Nuffield Theatre which is supported by the University of Southampton and located at Highfield
Campus.
Art lovers can enjoy a range of classic art and modern touring exhibitions at the Southampton City
Art Gallery and the John Hansard Gallery. Ad an historic medieval city, Southampton is also blessed
with a number of museums and unique protected buildings including the Grade I listed Tudor House
Museum, the Sea City Museum, Solent Sky Museum, and the significant Medieval Merchant’s House
which is the oldest house of its kind to survive intact from the time it was built in 1290.
1. According to the passage, there are …..restaurants and pubs in Southampton.
A. 40 B. 3 C. 550
2. You can go to The Brook …..
A. to see a movie B. to watch live music C. to visit a museum
3. You can see a play at …..
A. The Talking Heads B. The Joiners C. The Mayflower
4. According to the passage, which is the oldest building?
A. Medieval Merchant’s House B. the John Hansard Gallery
C. Tudor House Museum
5. The word “intact” in bold in the passage is closet in meaning to …..
A. not harmed or damaged B. safe C. green