Стр.15 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 1 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс

Reading Task

Read the article. For questions 1–8, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

1. As he departs, what is the cause of the writer’s distress?
   A The idea of never seeing his friend.
   B The lifestyle he has chosen.
   C The uncomfortable transportation.
   D The pollution surrounding the city.
2. What sets the writer apart from traditional nomads?
   A He has fewer possessions.
   B He is able to travel much further.
   C He travels for different reasons.
   D He explores unfamiliar places.
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards his lifestyle?
   A He would like to settle down.
   B He is glad to be away from home.
   C He regrets his lack of belonging.
   D He feels completely liberated.
4. What was the writer’s reason for leaving London?
   A To complete his university course.
   B To fulfil his ambition to travel.
   C To save up some money.
   D To find employment abroad.
5. “…until I ran out of steam…” (line 33) refers to
   A growing older.
   B missing his home.
   C losing interest in travelling.
   D spending all his money.
6. What quality must you possess in order to be a modern-day nomad?
   A Wisdom
   B Modesty
   C Discipline
   D Willingness
7. What advice does the writer give to the reader?
   A Try to visit extreme places in the world.
   B Do not eat food unless you cook it yourself.
   C Always familiarise yourself with locals.
   D Be cautious when interacting with strangers.
8. How did the writer’s attitude change during the passage?
   A He began to miss his hometown.
   B He realised his journey may eventually end.
   C He became less enthusiastic about travelling.
   D He grew anxious about his new horizons.