Reading Comprehension (7th Form) II Semester

Read the texts and decide if the sentences are true or false.

Linda: I went to London with my friend, Jane. We visited the British Museum and Covent Garden on Saturday. In the afternoon, we saw a musical called 'Mamma Mia!' On Sunday, we took a boat trip on the River Thames and visited the Tower of London. We also went to the National Gallery to look at paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso. In the evening, we ate at a Chinese restaurant in Soho. We were tired but had a great weekend!

Steve: Last week, my friend Steve visited Kyiv for a few days in winter. We had a great time! On the first day, we saw Christmas decorations at Maidan Nezalezhnosti, went shopping on Khreshchatyk Street, and attended an ice hockey game at the Palace of Sports. The next day, we visited Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery and the Pinchuk Art Centre. For dinner, we tried traditional Ukrainian dishes. On his last day, we explored Andriyivskyy Descent and walked along the Dnipro River. We also watched a ballet at the National Opera House. Steve loved his visit to Kyiv and I hope he returns soon.

True or False?

1. Linda travelled to London alone.       [True, False]

2. Linda explored the British Museum and Covent Garden during the weekend.       [True, False]

3. Steve visited Kyiv for a few weeks in summer.       [True, False]

4. Steve and his friend saw holiday decorations, went shopping, and watched a hockey game on the first day.       [True, False]

5. Linda watched a play called 'Mamma Mia!' in the morning.       [True, False]

6. Steve visited a lot of monasteries and art centers the next day.       [True, False]

7. Linda enjoyed a boat trip on the River Thames.       [True, False]

8. Steve sampled authentic Ukrainian cuisine for dinner.       [True, False]

Read the texts and choose the correct answer.

Linda: I went to London with my friend, Jane. We visited the British Museum and Covent Garden on Saturday. In the afternoon, we saw a musical called 'Mamma Mia!' On Sunday, we took a boat trip on the River Thames and visited the Tower of London. We also went to the National Gallery to look at paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso. In the evening, we ate at a Chinese restaurant in Soho. We were tired but had a great weekend!

Steve: Last week, my friend Steve visited Kyiv for a few days in winter. We had a great time! On the first day, we saw Christmas decorations at Maidan Nezalezhnosti, went shopping on Khreshchatyk Street, and attended an ice hockey game at the Palace of Sports. The next day, we visited Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery and the Pinchuk Art Centre. For dinner, we tried traditional Ukrainian dishes. On his last day, we explored Andriyivskyy Descent and walked along the Dnipro River. We also watched a ballet at the National Opera House. Steve loved his visit to Kyiv and I hope he returns soon.

Linda or Steve?

1.       [Linda, Steve]attended an ice hockey game at the Palace of Sports.

2.       [Linda, Steve]attended a ballet performance at the National Opera House.

3.       [Linda, Steve]went to the National Gallery to look at paintings by Van Gogh

4.       [Linda, Steve]dined at a Chinese eatery in Soho in the evening.

5.       [Linda, Steve] enjoyed his time in Kyiv.

6.       [Linda, Steve]was tired but had a great weekend.

Read the texts again.

Linda: I went to London with my friend, Jane. We visited the British Museum and Covent Garden on Saturday. In the afternoon, we saw a musical called 'Mamma Mia!' On Sunday, we took a boat trip on the River Thames and visited the Tower of London. We also went to the National Gallery to look at paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso. In the evening, we ate at a Chinese restaurant in Soho. We were tired but had a great weekend!

Steve: Last week, my friend Steve visited Kyiv for a few days in winter. We had a great time! On the first day, we saw Christmas decorations at Maidan Nezalezhnosti, went shopping on Khreshchatyk Street, and attended an ice hockey game at the Palace of Sports. The next day, we visited Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery and the Pinchuk Art Centre. For dinner, we tried traditional Ukrainian dishes. On his last day, we explored Andriyivskyy Descent and walked along the Dnipro River. We also watched a ballet at the National Opera House. Steve loved his visit to Kyiv and I hope he returns soon.

Choose the correct answer:

What two places did Linda and Jane visit on Saturday?