A. Reading comprehension – Multiple-choice questionnaire

Read our article about the Isles of Scilly on pages 6-7 of English Now No 128. Then choose the right answer.

1. Who owns most of the Isles of Scilly land and a third of the islands’ residential buildings?
- a. Lucy and Robert Dorrien-Smith
- b. The Duchy of Cornwall
- c. The Prince of Wales
2. What is the biggest island of the isles of Scilly?
- a. St Mary’s
- b. Tresco
- c. St Agnes
3. When are most of the islands’ hotels and restaurants closed?
- a. in December
- b. in July and August
- c. between November and April
4. Which island is a birdwatcher’s paradise?
- a. Bryher
- b. Tresco
- c. St Martin’s
5. Where are the numerous shipwrecks situated in the archipelago?
- a. near Tresco
- b. near St Martin’s
- c. near St Agnes
6. What is happening every May Day bank holiday weekend in Hugh Town?
- a. The World’s Pilot Gig Championships
- b. The World’s largest egg hunt
- c. The World’s biggest trade fair in horticulture
7. How did Prince William and Kate Middleton explore the islands recently?
- a. by boat
- b. by bike
- c. by horse
8. How many people live in Hugh Town, the biggest city on the islands?
- a. around 1,000
- b. around 10,000
- c. around 100,000
9. Which attraction can you visit on the island of Tresco?
- a. the Tresco Zoo
- b. the Tresco Amusement Park
- c. the Tresco Abbey Garden
10. What kind of shops can you find on St Martin’s?
- a. sports shops
- b. Shops that sell birdwatching equipments.
- c. artisanal boutiques