A. Reading comprehension – Multiple-choice questionnaire
Read the article about Seattle on pages 26-29 of
English Now
No 126, then choose the correct answer.
1. Why is Seattle called the Emerald City?
a. Because there are emerald mines around the city.
b. Because there are lots of trees in the city.
c. Because the local river has a green shade.
2. Pike Place Market is a big market with traditional food stands and shops, but it also houses special attractions. What can you see there?
a. A wall covered with hair.
b. A wall covered with chewed-up gum.
c. A wall covered with used books.
3. At Pike Place Market, seafood vendors also have an unusual activity. Which one?
a. They throw fish at each other.
b. They sell their fish directly from their boats.
c. They sell shoes along with seafood.
4. Where can you record your own songs in Seattle?
a. at the Abbey Road Studio
b. in the Sound Lab of the Museum of Pop Culture
c. in the basement of Seattle Art Museum
5. There are many statues in Seattle. Which famous singer is represented on his knees, playing the guitar?
a. Kurt Cobain
b. Macklemore
c. Jimi Hendrix
6. What’s the name of Seattle’s most famous building?
a. the Long Needle
b. the Space Tower
c. the Space Needle
7. Where can you learn about the history of the Duwamish tribe?
a. at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
b. in the West Point Lighthouse
c. at the Museum of Indigenous Culture
8. Which national park can you visit near Seattle?
a. North Cascades National Park
b. Denali National Park
c. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
9. What is the best way to visit Puget Sound?
a. hiking
b. taking a cruise
c. doing a road trip
10. How high is Mount Rainier?
a. 3,952 m
b. 4,807 m
c. 4,392 m
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