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THEME 6 INTERCULTURAL TOPICS

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is correct according to the 4. Choose the correct option to complete the paragraph.
paragraph?
You can easily travel in London _______ . There are many
Taranto is an amazing city in Italy, famous for its beautiful ways to travel around the city such as the typical red buses.
natural landscape. The best way to go to Taranto by car is London Underground, which is called the Tube, is another
following the road 377 which is called ‘Road Of the Caves’. way of transportation. You can also travel by boat along
It takes you directly to Taranto. If you want to take a train, the River Thames and see the famous London sights like
you will take the Bari Taranto line. In the city, you can see Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye.
precious handicraft work at the Grottaglie. Also, the local
food is one of the best in Italy. In addition to local olive oil, a A) so it’s not a good idea to visit England
local fish dish called the ‘Tarentello’ (tuna fish and spices) B) as it’s quite expensive
is very famous. Along the coast, there are lovely spots for C) so it’s usually rainy
diving into the Ionian Sea. You can also visit the historical
caves where ancient people lived in. D) because public transport is really good
E) but everything about public transport is really difficult
A) Taranto is popular with its inherent scenic.
B) Road of the Caves is located in Grottaglie.
C) Tarentello is the name of a local restaurant.
D) There are lovely places for climbing.
E) You can visit the historical houses where
ancient people lived in.

5. Which of the following option completes the blanks in
the chart correctly?
Name : Keira
2. Which of the following is the correct order of the From : ........... To : ...........
sentences in the dialogue? Airline : Phoenix
Departure Date : ...........
(I) Sally : Is it a cold city? Seat : ...........
(II) Pedro : I’m from Granada in the south of Spain. Class : ...........
(III) Sally : I don’t like cold weather. I should visit it in How to pay : ...........
the summer then.
(IV) Pedro : Well, it is a beautiful city with its snowy A) aisle / 7 April / Australia-England / standard / in cash
th
mountain called Sierra Nevada. B) Australia-England / 7 April / aisle / standard / in cash
th
(V) Sally : Really! How can you describe your city?
th
(VI) Pedro : Yes. It is very cold in winter, but in the summer C) 7 April / standard / Australia-England / aisle / in cash
it is pretty hot. D) Australia-England / aisle / standard / 7 April / in cash
th
th
A) II - V - III - I - VI - IV E) standard / in cash / 7 April / aisle / Australia-
England
B) V - II - VI - IV - III - I
C) II - V - IV - I - VI - III
D) V - II - III - I - VI - IV
E) IV - VI - II - V - I - III
6. Choose the correct option according to the paragraph.
Hi, my name is Camilla from Brazil. I’m in Spain with my
two friends for a holiday. I’m actually quite afraid of flying,
3. Which of the following is correct according to the but Spain is worth it, as there are many gorgeous cities like
paragraph? Madrid, Barcelona, and Toledo. They really take my breath
away. Now, we’re staying in a cheap hostel in Madrid next to
Portugal is located in the Western Europe. It is the oldest
country in the continent. Its capital city is Lisbon. You can the Puerto del Sol. We usually walk in the streets to talk to
find a calm and relaxing atmosphere in this peaceful place. the local people and learn how they live and think. We love
You can see lovely old buildings in the city and take photos eating tapas, the little dishes of Spain. They’re so delicious.
of them. The city has the longest bridge in Europe and the I’ll really miss the tapas restaurants when I go back to Brazil.
oldest bookstore in the world. They have a Portuguese folk A) Camila is a Spanish girl who loves Madrid a lot.
song Fado which is usually melancholy and nostalgic.
B) Camilla really enjoys travelling by plane.
A) Lisbon is a modern city with tall buildings. C) Camila thinks Toledo and Barcelona are not worth
B) Fado is a traditional, cheerful, and joyful folk song. visiting.
C) Lisbon is an ancient city with historical buildings. D) Camila is not crazy about eating Spanish tapas.
D) The world’s oldest clock tower is in Lisbon. E) Camila and her friends do not pay a lot for the
E) Lisbon is a crowded and noisy city. accommodation.

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