C. READING I.Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative form of the words in bracket. FRANCE SPAIN Size: 550,000 sq km Population: 64 million Summer temperature: 18 degree C Winter temperature: 5 degree C Rainfall: 650mm Size: 500,000 sq km Population: 40 million Summer temperature: 24 degree C Winter temperature: 11 degree C Rainfall: 300mm 1. France .................................. Spain.(big) 2. Spain .................................. France.(smaller) 3. Spain’s population .................................. France’s population. (large) 4. France’s population .................... not ..................... Spain’s population.(small) 5. Spain .................................. France in summer. (hot) 6. Spain .................... not ................... France in winter.(cold) 7. Spain .................... not .................... France. (rainy) 8. France .................................. Spain.(rainy) II.Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973. 1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788? A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney 2. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage? A.Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney C.Sydneys beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney? A.Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. B.Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. C.Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia. D.Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific. 4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney? A.11 beaches C.nearly 20 beaches 5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built? A.1788 B. 1973 B. over 20 beaches D. 770 beaches C. 1932 D. 1625