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Reading Comprehension: The Amish

THE AMISH

            The name “Amish” comes from Jacob Amman, a seventeenth-century bishop in Switzerland. Although the Amish originated in Europe, they emigrated to the U.S.A. in search of religious freedom.

               

They live in small towns, also called settlements in nineteen states in the U.S.A., southern Canada and Central America. No matter where they settled, they continued their traditional farm life and their religious customs.

               

Amish children are frequently educated at home or in traditional Amish one-room schools and they do not attend classes after the eighth grade. The Amish teach their young people how to be homemakers and farmers, carpenters and tradesmen from a very early age.

               

Some people think that the Amish are strange because they do not use petrol or electricity which pollute the environment. They are against cars, tractors, radio, television and telephones. They believe they should keep our planet clean.

               

Choosing a wife or husband is a key decision in an Amish person life. It is interesting that instead of a diamond or gold ring, a man gives his bride china or a clock before they get married. At the wedding ceremony, the bride wears a blue dress which is the most popular colour choice. Finally, the wedding usually takes place in November or December, on a Tuesday or a Thursday. It is a fascinating event.

               

They speak a dialect of German at home; they use “standard” German at their church services; and they learn English at school. They speak English when they have to communicate with anyone who is not Amish.

A. Decide whether the following statements are True or False. Provide the evidence. 3 points.

1. The Amish live in towns in nineteen countries.

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2. The Amish don’t like pollution at all.

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3. They don’t take marriage seriously.

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B. Answer  these questions in your own words. 4 points.

1. Where are Amish children educated?

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2. When and what are the weddings like?

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C. Synonyms. 2 points.

1. moved to (1^st par.): ____________           5. unusual (4^th par.): ________________

2. looking for (1st par.): __________            6. not in favour of (5^th p.): ___________

3. tiny (2^nd par.): ________________           7. amazing (5^th par.): _______________

4. typical (3^rd par.): ______________           8. study (6^th par.): _________________

D. Complete with the correct form of the grammar seen in class. 1 point.

1. Mike ______________________ (live) in Liverpool _____________ he was born.

2. ____________________ (Frank/ drink) champagne?

3. We _____________________ (not do) the washing-up.

4. My best friend ____________________ (not tidy) his room.

Reading Comprehension: Traffic School

TRAFFIC SCHOOL

Have you ever driven faster than the speed limit or driven through a red traffic light? The answer is probably ‘yes’. Every year thousands of motorists become ‘offenders’ – they break the rules of the road. But what are the punishments for this offence?

In most countries drivers have to pay a fine, usually €50-€200. But in the USA, Australia and some European countries offenders also get points on their driving licence. After they get a certain number of points, they can’t drive.

Life is difficult when you can’t drive so some states in the USA have introduced a new way to avoid this- Traffic School. Offenders have a choice, they can get points on their licence or they can do a course at Traffic School.

1. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False and copy the evidence from the text. 4 points

1. Over a thousand drivers break the rules every year.

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2. European offenders can attend Traffic School to get points back.

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2.  Answer the following questions according to the information in the text using your own words. 4 points

1. How common is to break the rules when you drive?

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2. What do you do at Traffic School?

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3. Find synonyms in the text. 2 points

1.  crime________________________

2.  the majority of_________________        

3.  must_________________________

4. normally ______________________

5. specific _______________________        1^st & 2^nd p.

6.  hard _________________________

7.  presented _____________________

8. take __________________________       3^rd p.