I.        Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn’t worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You should give up fishing”, my friends said. “It’s a waste of time”. But they don’t know that I’m not really interested in fishing. I’m only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all!

 1. When he was fishing, he often catches ____________.

          C. spend more time on fishing   D. spend less time on fishing                  

4. Where does Smith sit to fish? 

A. on the river bank                  B. in a boat                                                                        C. at a large  lake                       D. in the sea

     5. What does Smith do when he fishes?

          A. Read books                                    B. Listen to music

          C. Does nothing                                 D. Talks to other fishermen

III. Read the passage and choose the correct answers.

1.   When he was fishing, he often catches ______.

2.   When does he usually go fishing?

3.   What do Jim’s friends advise him?

       A. go fishing at night                                        B. stop fishing

       C. spend more time on fishing                        D. spend less time on fishing

4.   Where does Jim sit to fish?

5.   What does Jim do when he fishes?

       A. Read books                                                   B. Listen to music

       C. Does nothing                                                 D. Talks to other fishermen

Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn't worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. "You should give up fishing" , my friends said." It's a waste of time.". But they don't know that I'm not really interested in fishing. I'm only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all!

41.            When he was fishing, he often catches ________.

A. old boots                        B. a lot of fish                     C. rubbish                             D. nothing

42.            When does he usually go fishing?

A. in the evening              B. in the morning              C. at noon                             D. in the afternoon

43.            What does Smith's friends advise him?

A. stop fishing                                                                       B. go fishing at night

C. spend less time on fishing                                        D. spend more time on fishing

44.            Where does Smith sit to fish?

A. in a boat                         B. in the sea                         C. on the river bank        D. at a large lake

45.            What does Smith do when he fishes?

A. Does nothing                                                                   B. Talks to other firemen

C. Read books                                                                      D. Listen to music

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn’t worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You should give up fishing” , my friends said.” It’s a waste of time.”. But they don’t know that I’m not really interested in fishing. I’m only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.

Where does Smith sit to fish? 

A. on the river bank 

B. in a boat 

C. ata large lake 

D. in the sea

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn’t worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You should give up fishing” , my friends said.” It’s a waste of time.”. But they don’t know that I’m not really interested in fishing. I’m only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.

 When he is fishing, he often catches _______.

A. old boots 

B. rubbish 

C. a lot of fish 

D. nothing

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn’t worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You should give up fishing” , my friends said.” It’s a waste of time.”. But they don’t know that I’m not really interested in fishing. I’m only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.

 When does he usually go fishing?

A. in the morning 

B. in the evening 

C. in the afternoon 

D. at noon

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn’t worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You should give up fishing” , my friends said.” It’s a waste of time.”. But they don’t know that I’m not really interested in fishing. I’m only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.

 What does Smith do when he fishes?

A. Read books 

B. Listen to music 

C. Does nothing 

D. Talks to other fishermen

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

My name is Smith and fishing is my favorite sport. I often go fishing for hours without catching anything. But this doesn’t worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching anything, not even old boots. After spending the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You should give up fishing” , my friends said.” It’s a waste of time.”. But they don’t know that I’m not really interested in fishing. I’m only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.

 What does Smith’s friends advise him?

A. go fishing at night 

B. stop fishing 

C. spend more time on fishing 

D. spend less time on fishing

Fishing is my favourite sport. I often fish for hours without catching anything. But this does not worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching fish, they catch old boots or rubbish. I am even less lucky. I never catch anything - not even old boots. After having spent whole mornings on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. “You must give up fishing!”, my friends say “It’s a waste of time”. But they don’t realize that I am not really interested in fishing. I am only interested in sitting alone in a boat and doing nothing.

1. Is fishing the writer’s favourite sport?

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2. Why are some fishermen unlucky?

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3. What does the writer catch after having spent whole mornings on the river?

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4. What do the writer’ friends advise him ?

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5. What is the writer really interested in?

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