PET Reading Part 3

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Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people
- True
- False

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This quiz, titled 'PET Reading Part 3', assesses comprehension skills through true\/false questions about the Orkney Islands, focusing on geography, culture, and industry changes. It enhances understanding of text details and critical reading abilities.

2.

Farming on the Orkney Islands has increased in importance over the years.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Farming is still as important to island life as it was thousands of years ago. (NOT 'more important')

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3.

There are some ruins on one of the islands.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

'You can still see parts of a village from that time (4,500 years ago) on the biggest island.'

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4.

There is an Arts Centre in the capital of the Orkney Islands.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The capital of the islands is ... Kirkwall... The fishing port of Stromness has ..... an Arts Centre,

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5.

If you go to the Arts Centre, you can see some examples of modern art.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

'(The) Arts Centre ..... has a good collection of late twentieth-century art.'

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6.

The fishing industry has changed what it catches.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

'..the boats no longer catch whales as they once did.'

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7.

To get the most from an Orkney holiday, it is necessary to go to several islands.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

'It is best to spend most of your time in the Orkney Islands on the Mainland...... However, you CAN also visit one or two of the other islands....' (CAN, not Should or Must - the questions says: 'It is necessary')

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8.

A taxi can take you to all the tourist places on Hoy.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

'Taxis are available to drive you round Hoy, but YOU WILL NEED TO WALK up to the top of the cliffs'

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9.

You can fly direct from London Heathrow to Kirkwall.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

'BA Express flies to Kirkwall daily from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and there are CONNECTING (not direct) services with London Heathrow.'

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10.

One hotel includes tickets for the Arts Festival in its price.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

'The Stromness Hotel .. offers seven nights...during the Arts Festival and the price includes A MEAL (not tickets) before or after the concerts.'

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11.

Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

there are seventy islands ....... only sixteen have human populations. (Some are no more than tiny rocks with just sheep and sea birds)

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Pet Reading Part 3

Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people

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Farming on the Orkney Islands has increased in importance over the years.

There are some ruins on one of the islands.

There is an Arts Centre in the capital of the Orkney Islands.

If you go to the Arts Centre, you can see some examples of modern art.

The fishing industry has changed what it catches.

To get the most from an Orkney holiday, it is necessary to go to several islands.

A taxi can take you to all the tourist places on Hoy.

You can fly direct from London Heathrow to Kirkwall.

One hotel includes tickets for the Arts Festival in its price.

Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people.