Reading comprehension 5th form 2 term

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

1. People _______ to see some new places.

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

2. Some people _____ spending their holidays in big noisy cities.

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

3.It's so nice to have a ____ holiday by the _____.

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

4.As a rule, people take a _____ to make photos.

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

5.These photos can ____ them of the happy time.

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

6.There are __________ways of travelling.

Travelling

A lot of people in the world like travelling on holi­days. They travel to see other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns. It is exciting to learn new things, different people, their national customs and the way of life.

Some people enjoy visiting big cities with museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Another group of people prefers a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, walking, bathing and getting sun burnt.

People usually take a camera with them and make photos of all interesting views. Sometime later these photos will remind them of the happy moments which they had on their holidays.

People can travel in different ways. They can do it by train, by plane, by ship, by bus, and by car. All of these means have positive and negatives sides. And people choose one according to their plans, possibilities and destinations.

Fill in the gaps.

7.Each of them has ____and _______moments.

EASTER .

Easter is a spring holiday. It is a Christian holiday. It is always on a Sunday.

People go to church on Easter Sunday. They go there at sunrise. They sing and pray. They think about a new life after death. It is a very happy day. Flowers, chickens, eggs are all signs of Easter. They are signs of new life.

In England rabbits are signs of Easter, too.

Little children believe in the Easter Bunny. It has many baskets with Easter presents in it, coloured eggs and candy. On Easter morning, the children hunt for their baskets.

Children like to colour eggs.

Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday. People in Ukraine eat Easter cakes (paskhi) and coloured eggs (khrashenki). All are happy.

Choose the best answer.

1) Easter is a ... .....holiday.

EASTER .

Easter is a spring holiday. It is a Christian holiday. It is always on a Sunday.

People go to church on Easter Sunday. They go there at sunrise. They sing and pray. They think about a new life after death. It is a very happy day. Flowers, chickens, eggs are all signs of Easter. They are signs of new life.

In England rabbits are signs of Easter, too.

Little children believe in the Easter Bunny. It has many baskets with Easter presents in it, coloured eggs and candy. On Easter morning, the children hunt for their baskets.

Children like to colour eggs.

Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday. People in Ukraine eat Easter cakes (paskhi) and coloured eggs (khrashenki). All are happy.

Choose the best answer.

2) It is always on a ......... .

EASTER .

Easter is a spring holiday. It is a Christian holiday. It is always on a Sunday.

People go to church on Easter Sunday. They go there at sunrise. They sing and pray. They think about a new life after death. It is a very happy day. Flowers, chickens, eggs are all signs of Easter. They are signs of new life.

In England rabbits are signs of Easter, too.

Little children believe in the Easter Bunny. It has many baskets with Easter presents in it, coloured eggs and candy. On Easter morning, the children hunt for their baskets.

Children like to colour eggs.

Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday. People in Ukraine eat Easter cakes (paskhi) and coloured eggs (khrashenki). All are happy.

Choose the best answer.

3) Christians go to ....... on Easter Sunday.

EASTER .

Easter is a spring holiday. It is a Christian holiday. It is always on a Sunday.

People go to church on Easter Sunday. They go there at sunrise. They sing and pray. They think about a new life after death. It is a very happy day. Flowers, chickens, eggs are all signs of Easter. They are signs of new life.

In England rabbits are signs of Easter, too.

Little children believe in the Easter Bunny. It has many baskets with Easter presents in it, coloured eggs and candy. On Easter morning, the children hunt for their baskets.

Children like to colour eggs.

Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday. People in Ukraine eat Easter cakes (paskhi) and coloured eggs (khrashenki). All are happy.

Choose the best answer.

4) English children believe in Easter........                  

EASTER .

Easter is a spring holiday. It is a Christian holiday. It is always on a Sunday.

People go to church on Easter Sunday. They go there at sunrise. They sing and pray. They think about a new life after death. It is a very happy day. Flowers, chickens, eggs are all signs of Easter. They are signs of new life.

In England rabbits are signs of Easter, too.

Little children believe in the Easter Bunny. It has many baskets with Easter presents in it, coloured eggs and candy. On Easter morning, the children hunt for their baskets.

Children like to colour eggs.

Families eat a big dinner on Easter Sunday. People in Ukraine eat Easter cakes (paskhi) and coloured eggs (khrashenki). All are happy.

Choose the best answer.

5) Children like to colour... ......

WINTER AND SUMMER IN GREAT BRITAIN

It is winter in Great Britain in November, December, January and February. It is cold all the time. Sometimes it is also wet and windy. People wear sweaters, coats, hats and gloves.

In December, the days are very short and the nights are very long. The sun comes up at 8 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 4 o'clock in t afternoon.

It is summer in June, July and August. It is usually warm. Sometimes it very hot and sometimes it is cool and wet. When it is not cold, people wear T-shirt shorts and sandals.

In June, the days are very long and the nights are very short. The sun comes up at 4 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 9 o'clock in the evening.

Put "+" next to the true sentences and "-" next to the false ones.

1) Winter months in Great Britain are November, September, January.

WINTER AND SUMMER IN GREAT BRITAIN

It is winter in Great Britain in November, December, January and February. It is cold all the time. Sometimes it is also wet and windy. People wear sweater coats, hats and gloves.

In December, the days are very short and the nights are very long. The sun comes up at 8 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 4 o'clock in t afternoon.

It is summer in June, July and August. It is usually warm. Sometimes it very hot and sometimes it is cool and wet. When it is not cold, people wear T-shirt shorts and sandals.

In June, the days are very long and the nights are very short. The sun comes up at 4 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 9 o'clock in the evening.

Put "+" next to the true sentences and "-" next to the false ones.

2) It is cold from time to time in winter.

WINTER AND SUMMER IN GREAT BRITAIN

It is winter in Great Britain in November, December, January and February. It is cold all the time. Sometimes it is also wet and windy. People wear sweater coats, hats and gloves.

In December, the days are very short and the nights are very long. The sun comes up at 8 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 4 o'clock in t afternoon.

It is summer in June, July and August. It is usually warm. Sometimes it very hot and sometimes it is cool and wet. When it is not cold, people wear T-shirt shorts and sandals.

In June, the days are very long and the nights are very short. The sun comes up at 4 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 9 o'clock in the evening.

Put "+" next to the true sentences and "-" next to the false ones.

3) People wear warm clothes in winter.

WINTER AND SUMMER IN GREAT BRITAIN

It is winter in Great Britain in November, December, January and February. It is cold all the time. Sometimes it is also wet and windy. People wear sweater coats, hats and gloves.

In December, the days are very short and the nights are very long. The sun comes up at 8 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 4 o'clock in t afternoon.

It is summer in June, July and August. It is usually warm. Sometimes it very hot and sometimes it is cool and wet. When it is not cold, people wear T-shirt shorts and sandals.

In June, the days are very long and the nights are very short. The sun comes up at 4 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 9 o'clock in the evening.

Put "+" next to the true sentences and "-" next to the false ones.

4) The sun begins to shine at 8 o'clock in the morning.

WINTER AND SUMMER IN GREAT BRITAIN

It is winter in Great Britain in November, December, January and February. It is cold all the time. Sometimes it is also wet and windy. People wear sweater coats, hats and gloves.

In December, the days are very short and the nights are very long. The sun comes up at 8 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 4 o'clock in t afternoon.

It is summer in June, July and August. It is usually warm. Sometimes it very hot and sometimes it is cool and wet. When it is not cold, people wear T-shirt shorts and sandals.

In June, the days are very long and the nights are very short. The sun comes up at 4 o'clock in the morning. It goes down at 9 o'clock in the evening.

Put "+" next to the true sentences and "-" next to the false ones.

5) In summer the sun goes down at 4 o'clock in the evening.