III. Read the following  passage and do the tasks below : 

            Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
            Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch.

            Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
            All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

 A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A. by air                                                      B. by road

C. by river                                                   D. by sea

2. In Alaska we can always see the sun __________.

A. in winter                                                  B. in summer

C. every month of the year                          D. at midday

B.  Answer the questions:

1. What is Alaska?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?

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III. Read the following  passage and do the tasks below : 

            Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
            Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch.

            Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
            All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

 A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A. by air                                                      B. by road

C. by river                                                   D. by sea

2. In Alaska we can always see the sun __________.

A. in winter                                                  B. in summer

C. every month of the year                          D. at midday

B.  Answer the questions:

1. What is Alaska?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Part 2: .Read the passage carefully and  answer the questions  . (1pt)

                Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.

Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It is a really fun scene to watch.

Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

*) True/ False?

1………… “Dogsled” is   the only way to get in and out Alaska.

2…………. The sun rarely rises in winter. 

*) Questions: 

1. Why is Alaska the most amazing state in the USA? 

A.  Because it  has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean with an  incredible three milion lakes 

B. Because  it is an island in the Pacific Ocean

C. Because it  is another name for the USA

2. Which statement below is NOT CORRECT?

A. In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people.

B. There is one lake for each person living there.

C. Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes.

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there. Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. 1. Where is Alaska? 2. Does it have an incredibly high number of lakes? 3. How do we get there? 4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun? Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state 1. Where is Alaska? 2. Does it have an incredibly high number of lakes? 3. How do we get there? 4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun?

PART 3: READING ( 8 points )   * Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.    a. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for the questions.

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get it and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaske has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.    All Alaskans take place special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

1, Alaska ........    A, is another name for the USA.   B,  is an island in the Pacific Ocean.

C, Has coastlines facing both the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans

2, Which statement below is Not correct?

A, In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people. B, There is one lake for each person living there.     C, Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes

3, Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A.    by air           B,  by road                C,  buy river

4, In Alaska we can always see the sun..........     A, in winter  B, in summmer    C, every month of the year.

b. Write short answers to the questions.

1. What is Alaska? ...........................................................................................................................

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?.......................................................................................

3. Why do people call Alaska “ Land of the Midnight Sun”?

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4. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?.................................................................................

PART 4- WRITING: (9 points)Question 1: Make up sentences using the words and phrases given

1. If / we / do / nothing / to stop / global warming / we / see / big changes / the future

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2.If / I / be / you / I / wear / earplugs / when / going / the concert

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3.  Food / and / medical supplies / will / deliver / later / this afternoon.

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ALASKA is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch.
Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because, in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
All Alaska take special pride in their beautiful and unique state

1, Is Alaska an island in the Pacific Ocean?

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

Question 23. New Zealand/divide/the North Island/the South Island/.

A: New Zealand is divided into the North Island or the South Island.

B: New Zealand divides into the North Island and the South Island.

C: New Zealand is divided into the North Island and the South Island.

D: New Zealand has divided into the North Island and the South Island.

Question 22. Alaska/a state/the USA/face/both Arctic Ocean/ the Pacific Ocean/.

Complete the following passage then answer the questions.

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That's four lakes per person living there.

Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get it and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That's why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred float planes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It's really a fun scene to watch.

Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.

All Alaskans take place specical pride in their beautiful and unique state.

Answer the question:

1. Where is Alaska ?

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2. Does it has three thousand lakes ?

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3. How do we get there ?

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4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun ?

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