Test reading. The cities of Great Britain

Test reading

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Around Great Britain

The cities of Great Britain

Liverpool. The city is the birthplace of the Beatles and the Beatles Museum is worth a visit. There is also a fantastic modern cathedral. Take a boat trip on the river Mersey.

Stratford –upon-Avon is famous as the birthplace of Shakespeare. See a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre next to river Avon.

Salisbury has a beautiful medieval cathedral. It is near Stonehenge, a huge monument from the Stone Age.

Cambridge. This old town is on the river Cam. It is famous for its old university and there are a lot of beautiful old buildings, for example, Kings College and Trinity College.

York is a beautiful old city. Walk around the city walls or go into the magnificent medieval cathedral. The Railway Museum and the Viking Museum are great places to visit.

The Highlands of Scotland is a wild and romantic area. Visit the lovely Isle of Skye or go up Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis (1344 m). Look for the monster in Loch Ness or go skiing in the Cairngorm Mountains.

Snowdonia ( “Eyri” in Welsh) is a beautiful area of coast and mountains in North Wales. It is ideal for outdoor activities like sailing, climbing, trekking or canoeing.

1. True or False.

1. The Highlands of Scotland is a wild and romantic area.
2. Kings College and Trinity College are in York.
3. You can’t take a boat trip on the river Mercy in Salisbury.
4. If you want to see a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, go to Liverpool.
5. Liverpool is the birthplace of Beatles.
6. Snowdonia is perfect for outdoor activities.

1+ 2- 3- 4- 5+ 6+.

2. Choose the best ending.

1. Cambridge is famous for its…..

1. river          b) Loch Ness monster          c) old university

2. The Beatles are from…….

1. London           b) Liverpool                         c) York

3. The Railway Museum is in…….

1. York      b) Cambridge          c) Liverpool

4. Shakespeare was born in…….

1.  Liverpool       b) Stratford-upon-Avon    c) Salisbury

1c, 2b, 3a, 4b,

3. Choose the best place for people to go to.

1. Ben loves climbing and canoeing.
2. Mary is interested in drama.
3. Ann likes 1960s music.
4. Jamie’s project is about cathedral.
5. Peter likes trains.
6. Sam wants to go skiing.

4. Write positive adjectives from the text.

cathedral

monument

city

area

mountain