V. Read the passage and decide whethere each statement below is true T or False F

LONDON

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in the United Kingdom. It has over 9 million people.

The river Thames in London is the longest river in England. With more than 40 % green space or open water, London is one of the world’greenest cities.

London is a world cultural capital. In 2012, London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.

London has the largest ariport system in the world. Its bus network is also one of the largest in the world, running 24 hours a day. There are about 8,500 buses, more than 700 bus routes and around 19,500 bus stops. The red double – decker buses are the quickest and cheapest way to travel around the city.

22. London is the capital city of the United States……………..

23. The river Thames is the largest river in England……………….

24. London is the world’s greenest city………………..

25. London is the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games………………….

26. The bus network in london runs all day……………….

27. Travelling around London by bus is quick and cheap……………….

 Reading the text and decide whether each statement below is true (T) or false (F)

    Like fashion, hobbies change with the times. In our days, a lot of hobbies use technology: we take digital photos and post them online and children play computer games. But what did people use to do before this technology? Let's take a look at some hobbies that were popular more than 100 years ago.

    Many of the sports that we play today were popular in the past, too. Football became popular and had rules for the first time in the 19th century. Many football clubs were started by employers, so that workers could play and stay fit. Football was a man sports but both men and women played other sports, like tennis and croquet. Unfortunately, the long skirts worn at that time didn't help women with their games at all!

    Many girls and women spent their spare times doing sewing and embroidery. They used a needle and thread to make tiny stitches on a piece of fabric. They made clothes and accessories such as scarves and gloves. They also made home decorations. They created beautiful pictures of flowers, birds and other patterns. They also used to embroider cushions, tablecloths and rugs.

    Girls in the 19th century used to play with dolls and doll's houses. At that time, toys were handmade. The doll's heads were often made of china and the bodies were made of wood. Rocking horses were also very popular. They were made of wood and their tails were made of real horsehair. Boys used to play with toys trains and railways.

    Finally, people in the 19th century loved nature, so one popular hobby was collecting and drawing butterflies. People used to catch butterflies in nets and fix them on special boards with pins. They used to draw pictures that showed all the details and colours of the beautiful insects.

Past or present, hobbies are a great way to pass the time. They help us show our creativity and used our imagination.

Football had rules for the first time.                …………..

Only men played tennis.                …………..

Women and girls used to make toys.                …………..

Dolls were made of plastic.                …………..

People used to take photos of butterflies.                …………..

I. Read the text about Seoul and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T or F.

1. Seoul is the capital and lies in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. Seoul is famous for modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways. There are also many temples, palaces and street markets. Popular tourist attractions in Seoul are Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Gyeongbokgung Palace, The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find busy downtown districts, exciting social life, crowded shopping centres and great restaurants. You can also try tasty Korean dishes like bibimbap, kimchi and BBQ grilled meat. Exploring this massive city can be an enjoyable experience for travellers.

1. Seoul is in the northern west of South Korea.                       _________

2. Modern tall buildings and subway systems make Seoul famous.     _________

3. Itaewon and Gangnam are two popular areas outside Seoul.          _________

4. There are a lot of things to do in Seoul.       _________

5. You should try bibimbap and kimchi.                   _________

2. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, which is located between Europe and Asia. The city has a lot of historical landmarks, such as Blue Mosque, Hagla Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum. Visitors cannot miss Grand Bazaar as there are thousands of shops and stalls selling handcrafted Turkish ceramics, carpets, lamps, leather goods and jewellery.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is the city of sun, beaches and mountains, of man- made and natural wonders of the world. It is large and colourful with world famous carnivals and samba. You can also spend all day sunbathing on Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches.

Venice is famous for its canals. People do not use cars in Venice, so they travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is St Mark’s square with St Mark’s Cathedral. There are also a lot of museums, palaces, and beautiful bridges.

St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia. It is beautiful city of channels and impressive architecture. The city is famous for the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum, which is a fantastic art gallery. There are, of course, a lot of churches and cathedrals here, too. There is so much to see in St Petersburg!

A. Read the Ricardo’s email and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Dear Stella,

Thanks for letting me know about your hometown.

Let me tell you about my hometown, Burano. Burano is an island in the north of Italy, about 7 km from Venice. You can take a 40-minute waterbus ride from Venice. It is famous for its colorful houses. You can take great photos wherever you are on the island. Burano is also famous for its seafood. A lot of restaurants serve great, fresh seafood at cheap prices. Burano is very quiet and peaceful. About three thousand people live here.

It is better to visit Burano in summer because it is very cold in winter.

Please write back soon. I want to know about your family.

Your friend,

Ricardo

36. Stella lives in Burano.                                                            ________________.

37. Ricardo lives on an island in Italy.                                         ________________.  

38. It takes 40 minutes to get to Burano from Venice by bus.    ________________.

39.  Many restaurants in Burano serve cheap fresh seafood.     ________________.  

40.  Burano is crowded and noisy.                                               ________________.