Bài tập reading 03

-Reading Skill. No3-
The Story of a Town
Brighton is the largest seaside resort in the south-east of England.
At first the town was a fishing village and did not become popular until about 1800. Rich people began to visit Brighton in large numbers and when King George IV decided to build a house there, it became very fashionable. The King continued to visit it until 1827, but Queen Victoria did not like the house.
It is open to the public every day and there is a special exhibition there in the summer.
Brighton offers all kinds of entertainment, from concerts and plays in the theatre to local attractions like the Aquarium.
The area of old houses known as The Lanes is a very attractive shopping centre, where visitors can buy souvenirs and antiques. The houses were once lived in by fishermen but have now been converted into shops. Not far from The Lanes is a modern shopping centre with licensed restaurants and tables outdoors where you can enjoy a drink in good weather.
Brighton is within easy reach of London and has been a popular day out for Londoners for many years.

Answer the question below:
1 When did Brighton begin to be popular with tourists?
When Queen Victoria arrived.
When King George IV arrived.
After 1800.
When houses were built.

2 Why did the town become popular?
Because it was a fishing village.
Because Queen Victoria liked it.
Because it`s on the sea.
Because the King built a house there.

3 When can you vist King George IV`s house?
Only in the summer.
You can`t. It`s a private house.
Only at the weekends.
Whenever you like.

4 What things does the text say can you do in Brighton?
Visit the cinema and the theatre.
Visit the fisherman.
Buy antiques and souvenirs.
Fish, shop and swim.

5 What did Queen Victoria think about the King`s house?
She didn`t like it.
She decide to stop going in 1827.
She thought it was fashionable.
She loved it.


6 How have the fishermen`s cottages changed?
They are nearer to London now.
They are restaurants now.
They are shops now.
They are very fashionable now.

7 What kind of buildings are in The Lanes?
Converted houses.
New houses.
Old pubs.
Modern shops.

8 What does the text say you can do near The Lanes in fine weather.
Go to concerts.
Buy antiques.
Buy souvenirs.
Sit outside for lunch.

9 How long do many people from London stay in Brighton?
A weekend.
A month.
A week.
One day.

10 Which of these is true?
No resort in south-east England is bigger than Brighton.
Brighton is the biggest town in south-east England.
Brighton is the biggest town on the coast of England.
Brighton is the same size as London.