9 form. Reading Comprehension II semester

Choose the correct missing sentence.

LOST IN THE DESERT

Rick Anderson, a magazine photographer, had no idea what would happen to him when he set off over the Sahara Desert in a small plane last month. The view was beautiful, but the sun was boiling hot as Frank, the pilot, flew slowly over the desert.

Rickj was taking pictires when he heard a loud bang. (_____). “Something is wrong with the engine”, Frank yelled, as the plane began to lose altitude.

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“Something is wrong with the engine”, Frank yelled, as the plane began to lose altitude.

(__________). They checked the radio, but it wasn’t working. Rick decided to go for help.

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Rick decided to go for help. Frank tried to stop him, but he wouldn’t listen. “You stay here and try to fix the radio,’ Rick said. He took a water bottle and started walking.

The sun was burning his skin as he went on, hour after hour through the hot desert. (__________). There was no water left in the bottle.

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There was no water left in the bottle. He was thinking of turning back when he saw people on camels in the distance. One of them was walking to him. Rick couldn’t believe his eyes, He tried to wave back, but fell exhausted onto the sand.

When Rick opened his eyes he was inside a tent. (__________). “Some Bedouin men on camels found me at the plane,” Frank said softly. “Then we followed your footprints in the sand. Everything’s fine now.” Rick smiled gratefully and said “Thanks to the Bedouins. Oh – maybe we can take some photos of them for the magazine!”

Read the text and tick only TRUE sentences.

IRELAND

The Republic of Ireland (Eire) has a population of about three and a half million people. The official language is Irish, but people usually speak English. People call Ireland the “EMERALD ISLE”, because it is a very green island. It often rains in Ireland. The countryside is beautiful and Irish people are very friendly. By the way, Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twelfth largest island on the Earth.

Have a great time in Dublin! There are wonderful shops, restaurants, music and sight life. Walk around the busy streets, visit the museams or relax in one of the parks. Go to Trinity College library. In the library you can see the amazing Book of Celts of the 8^th century.

Some of the best writers in the English are from Ireland, for example, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce. You can see their portraits and letters in Dublin’s Writers Museum.

Go to Blarney Castle and see the famous Blarney Stone. People say this stone has got magic powers and you will become a brilliant speaker when you kiss it.

Explore Ireland, drive, walk or cycle around the beautifulk coast and the greeen countryside. Stop in wonderful old towns and villages and visit historic castles and churches.

Horse riding, fishing, cycling and walking are popular activities on the island. There are fantastic beaches, too. Try surfing or scuba diving – or just have a swim!