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Reading Comprehension Test II

V-1

I.                  Read the text and write if the statements are true or false

London

           The capital of Great Britain is full of popular and world-famous tourist attractions, both educational and entertaining. Most of them are located close to the river Thames, others are in different parts of London and in its suburbs. The city was founded about 2 000 years ago, so there are a lot of interesting historic and architectural sights.

            Big Ben is the most famous iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. Behind this long and beautiful building stands medieval Westminster Abbey where many historic weddings, coronations and burials took place. The Tower of London has rich history as a royal palace, a fortress, a prison and a place of execution.  Not far from the Tower guests can see the magnificent architecture of St Paul’s Cathedral, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In the middle of Trafalgar Square tourists stop to admire a 52-metre Nelson’s column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria.

          London is famous for its wonderful museums and art galleries. In  the British Museum one can see ancient paintings, sculptures and even Egyptian mummies. London’s National Gallery has the greatest collection of paintings of Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and many others. The Natural History Museum boasts its fabulous dinosaur exhibition. Tate Modern is a unique museum with the works of Picasso, Dali and other modern artists.

1.     London has got many sights.

2.     They are situated in the center of the city.

3.     Westminster Abbey is located  behind the Houses of Parliament.

4.     The Tower of London was a palace, a fortress and a prison in the past.

5.     In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is a statue to Queen Elizabeth II.

6.     You can see Egyptian mummies in the National Gallery.

II.               Answer the questions

1.     When was London founded?

2.     Who was the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral?

3.     What is the height of the column dedicated to Admiral Nelson?

4.     What museums and art galleries are there in London?

5.     What can you see in the British Museum?

6.      Where can you see the exhibition of dinosaurs?

Reading Comprehension Test II

V-2

I.                  Read the text and decide if the sentences are true or false

TITANIC

       Titanic movie was created in 1997. The movie has included many themes, and one of them is romance and love. It is a disaster film since it includes the sinking of the biggest ship Titanic. The editor of the movie is James Cameron.

         The movie is told by an old lady. The lady claims to be one of the witnesses of the tragedy, who managed to survive. Different well-known actors play in the movie, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, known as Jack Dawson, and Kate Winslet, known as Rose DeWitt  Bukater. At the time when they met, Rose was engaged and was preparing to marry Caledon Nathan "Cal" Hockley, but she was unhappy and not willing to get married. Jack, a poor artist, who enjoys drawing, gets out and sees Rose, who is one of the upper-class snobs.

        The iceberg hits the ship and damages the stern and makes it allow water inside. Jack is accused of stealing and is arrested.  Jack is chained at the lower level of the ship when water starts entering inside.

       Rose decides to rescue him, and they managed to leave the lower level when water is almost covering the whole flow. Jack comes out and they go to rescuing other people, who are struggling to come out.  There is no place for them in the boats, and they find flotsam to stay on the surface. Finally, Jack dies because of extreme coldness, and Rose is rescued by a ship.

1.     The film has got only the theme of love and romance.

2.     The producer of the film is James Cameron.

3.     Rose was preparing to  marry Jack Dawson, a young artist.

4.     The ship was crashed by the storm.

5.     Rose helped Jack to come out the lower level.

6.     Both Rose and Jack died.

II.               Answer the questions

1.     When was the film created?

2.     Who was the editor of the movie?

3.     Who were the leading actors playing in the film?

4.     What was the cause of the shipwreck?

5.     Why was Jack chained at the lower level of the ship?

6.     What is the end of the film?