Reading Comprehension (II Term) Form 7

Which of the movies…

has greatly influenced western culture?

Which of the movies…

is believed to be the best film of a famous director?

Which of the movies...

got four Oscars?

Which of the movies...

is one of the best in the genre of science fiction?

Which of the movies...

unites different stories?

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

What did the man do to make his pub a comfortable place?

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

How were things going on in the pub?

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

The pub was called “The George” ....

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

When an old man came to the pub, ....

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

The old man told the pub owner ....

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

More and more customers came to the pub ....

Read the text and decide if the statements are true or false.

The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

The pub was always full of visitors and clients.

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

The food was not tasty in the pub.

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The owner of “The George” was feeling sad. He did his best to make his pub a comfortable, pleasant place. The beer was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. But his pub was never full. One day, an old man entered the place. There were no people in the pub. He asked, “Why are you so depressed?” After listening to a sad story, the man said, “Change the name of the pub”. “That’s impossible!” said the owner. ”It’s been called “The George” for many generations and it is very well known”. “Change the name! You must call it “The Five Bells” and have six bells hanging at the front door”. The owner agreed to give it a try. Things changed. All the passers-by came in to point out the mistake. Each one thought he was the first to notice it. The pub impressed them. They felt like at home and stayed for a drink or two. The things have been good since then.

There were five bells hanging at the front door of the pub.