A. Reading comprehension – True or False?

Read our article about Berkeley and Oakland on pages 26-29 of English Now No 123. Then decide if the statements below are true or false. If a statement is false, think about why it is false. Then check your answers in part B.

1. Berkeley and Oakland are across the bay from San Francisco.
- a. True
- b. False
2. The De Anza Expedition arrived in this part of the world in 1776.
- a. True
- b. False
3. George Berkeley was an Irish professor.
- a. True
- b. False
4. Many people moved to Berkeley after the Bay Bridge opened in 1906.
- a. True
- b. False
5. Berkeley is known for its student activism and liberal politics.
- a. True
- b. False
6. You can take in incredible views from the top of Sather Tower.
- a. True
- b. False
7. Oakland is situated a few miles north of Berkeley.
- a. True
- b. False
8. It has a monthly event to celebrate its vibrant art scene.
- a. True
- b. False
9. It also has a famous restaurant called Chez Panisse.
- a. True
- b. False
10. Tilden Regional Park has farm animals, a botanical garden and lots of trails.
- a. True
- b. False

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A. Reading comprehension – True or False?

1. Berkeley and Oakland are across the bay from San Francisco.

2. The De Anza Expedition arrived in this part of the world in 1776.

3. George Berkeley was an Irish professor.

4. Many people moved to Berkeley after the Bay Bridge opened in 1906.

5. Berkeley is known for its student activism and liberal politics.

6. You can take in incredible views from the top of Sather Tower.

7. Oakland is situated a few miles north of Berkeley.

8. It has a monthly event to celebrate its vibrant art scene.

9. It also has a famous restaurant called Chez Panisse.

10. Tilden Regional Park has farm animals, a botanical garden and lots of trails.