PET Reading Part 3

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

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Some islands are inhabited by animals rather than humans. This means that these islands serve as natural habitats for various species of animals, providing them with a safe and undisturbed environment to live in. These islands may lack human settlements or infrastructure, allowing the animals to thrive without interference. It is not uncommon for certain islands to be designated as wildlife sanctuaries or protected areas to preserve the biodiversity and natural ecosystems found there. Therefore, the statement "Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people" is true.

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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.

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

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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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3. There are some ruins on one of the islands.

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

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

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

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

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

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6. The fishing industry has changed what it catches.

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'..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.

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'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.

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

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

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10. You can fly direct from London Heathrow to Kirkwall. 

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

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

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'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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Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people
Some of the islands are home to animals rather than people.
There are some ruins on one of the islands.
If you go to the Arts Centre, you can see some examples of modern art.
Farming on the Orkney Islands has increased in importance over the...
The fishing industry has changed what it catches.
To get the most from an Orkney holiday, it is necessary to go to...
A taxi can take you to all the tourist places on Hoy.
There is an Arts Centre in the capital of the Orkney Islands.
You can fly direct from London Heathrow to Kirkwall. 
One hotel includes tickets for the Arts Festival in its price.
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