Тест на розуміння прочитаного

Visiting a Capital City 

Last summer, I had the chance to visit the capital city of my country. It was my first time travelling alone, so I felt both excited and nervous. The journey by train took about five hours, but I enjoyed looking out of the window and watching the changing landscapes. When I arrived, I was amazed by the size of the city and the number of people everywhere. I stayed in a small hostel near the centre, which was simple but comfortable. Every morning, I planned my day carefully, choosing which museums, parks, or monuments to see. One of the highlights was visiting the old castle, where I learned a lot about the history of the region. I also tried traditional food in a local restaurant, and the taste was unforgettable. Meeting new people was another great part of the trip; I spoke with travellers from different countries and practiced my English. Sometimes I got lost, but that helped me discover interesting streets and hidden cafés. The weather was mostly sunny, which made walking around pleasant. In the evenings, I enjoyed sitting by the river and watching the lights of the city. The trip gave me more confidence and independence. I realized that traveling alone can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. I hope to plan another adventure soon.

Task 1. True / False   Statements:

• The narrator travelled by train. ______
• The journey took about seven hours. ______
• The narrator stayed in a hostel near the city centre. ______
• One of the highlights was visiting an old castle. ______
• The narrator tried traditional food in a local restaurant. _____
• The weather was mostly rainy during the trip. ______
• In the evenings, the narrator sat by the river. ______
• The trip made the narrator feel more confident and independent. ______

Task 2. Ordering sentences:

  The narrator tried traditional food, met travellers from other countries, and practiced English.

  The trip gave confidence and independence, showing that traveling alone is challenging but rewarding.

  The narrator travelled alone for the first time, feeling both excited and nervous.

  The train journey lasted five hours, and the narrator enjoyed watching the landscapes.

  One highlight was visiting the old castle and learning about the region’s history.

  The narrator stayed in a hostel near the centre and carefully planned daily visits to museums, parks, and monuments.

  Arrival in the capital was overwhelming because of the city’s size and the crowds.

Task 3. Multiple Choice:

1. How long did the train journey take?

A) Three hours  

B) Five hours   

C) Seven hours   

D) Ten hours

2. Where did the narrator stay?

A) In a hotel  

B) With friends  

C) In a hostel 

D) In a tent

3. What was one of the highlights of the trip?

A) Visiting a modern art museum

B) Visiting the old castle

C) Taking a bus ride

D) Buying souvenirs

4. What was the weather like most of the time?

A) Rainy     

B) Cloudy  

C) Sunny  

D) Snowy

5. What did the narrator realize after the trip?

A) Traveling alone is dangerous

B) Traveling alone is easy

C) Traveling alone is challenging but rewarding

D) Traveling alone is boring