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Text 2.The Lions Who We Are...Th FORM OLYMPIAD 2014 Round II ~ Reading Comprehension Directions: Read a text Scotland, and answer the questions 1-5. Choose A, B, C or D. Text 1. Scotland
If you're not afraid of the weather, Scotland can be one of the most beautiful and fascinating of travel destinations. The beautiful landscape and rich history could keep a holidaymaker happy for months. A great way to see the highlands and islands of Scotland is by bike. Scottish roads are reasonably free of traffic, especially if you keep off the main routes, and because it's not a vast country you can see a lot of it by bike in a couple of weeks. A friend of mine and I did just that at the age of sixteen, and though it rained for ten out of the fourteen days we were there, nonetheless we had a marvellous time. But the weather isn't always so bad. We made the mistake of going in August, which is the height of the 'rainy season'. Apparently the weather is generally better in spring and early summer. The route we cycled along was more or less the same taken by the historic rebel, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie when he escaped after his army was defeated by the English at the battle of Culloden in 1746. That's where our journey began. Instead of staying on country people's farms, we lived in campsites or youth hostels. And instead of deliberately taking a long route across the highlands as Bonnie Prince Charlie had done to avoid capture, we took a pretty straight course along the roads. 1. Scotland is a good place …. A to become happy for months  to have a trip C to learn history D to enjoy the weather 2. A bike is popular in Scotland because … . A it is a good way to see this small country  the traffic is heavy in the country C it is cheap D this is the only way to see its highlands 3. The best time to go to Scotland is … . A August  a rainy season C spring and early summer D when you are at the age of sixteen 4. The Scottish troops … in 1746. A won the victory  lost the battle C did not fight with the English D lost their leader 5. Bonnie Prince Charlie took a long route across the highlands because … . A that was the only road in the country  he avoided taking a straight course along the roads C he did not want to be defeated D he did not want to be caught by the English
Read a text The Lions Who We Are..., and answer the questions 6-10. Choose A, B, C or D. Text 2.The Lions Who We Are... Lions are more than 1.4 million strong...men and women... young and old. You will find us in more than 190 countries and geographical areas from the hinterlands of Australia and Brazil to thriving urban centers like New York City and Milan. We speak dozens of languages and vary in nature and customs. We share a common spirit. Since our beginning in 1917, we have been united in a single cause: helping those less fortunate. We are tackling the tough problems like blindness and drug abuse as well as diabetes awareness—and finding help and training for the deaf, disabled, underprivileged and the elderly. In fact, whatever the community needs to make life better, we're there to help. We are the youngest service club community based organization, yet we have grown to be the world's largest. We are succeeding because we have embraced all those committed to building a brighter future for the world and for themselves. 6 … can be a lion. Date: 2015-12-18; view: 1337
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