2º ESO - IES SIERRA NEVADA

Reading Passage: London

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is a vibrant city with over two thousand years of history. Founded by the Romans as Londinium in AD 43, it has grown into a global hub for culture, finance, and innovation. The iconic River Thames flows through its heart, past the historic Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the famous clock tower known as Big Ben. London’s skyline blends ancient landmarks with modern skyscrapers like The Shard and The Gherkin. Visitors can explore world-class museums—the British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Tate Modern—all offering free entry. Theatres of the West End host musicals and dramas renowned across the globe. Expansive green spaces such as Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, and Kew Gardens provide peaceful escapes amid the urban bustle. A diverse population brings a rich culinary scene, from street food stalls in Camden to upscale restaurants along the South Bank. The city’s extensive underground network, known colloquially as “the Tube,” makes getting around quick and convenient. Annual events like the Notting Hill Carnival and New Year’s Eve fireworks showcase London’s festive spirit. Despite its modern dynamism, London never loses sight of its storied past, making it an unforgettable destination.

True or False

Based on the passage:

1. The River Thames runs through London. ? true false
2. London’s museums all charge an entry fee. ? true false
3. The London Underground is called “the Tube.” ? true false
4. London was founded in the 20th century. ? true false
5. Hyde Park is mentioned as a green space. ? true false

Reading Comprehension

Choose the correct answer:

1. Who founded London around AD 43? ? Romans Vikings Normans
2. Which landmark is NOT mentioned? ? Big Ben Tower of London Eiffel Tower
3. What is the nickname of the underground network? ? Metro Subway Tube
4. Where can you find street food stalls? ? Greenwich Camden Islington
5. What type of events are the Notting Hill Carnival and New Year’s fireworks? ? Sporting events Film festivals Festive events

Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the correct word:

1. A young cat is called a ? puppy kitten calf cub .
2. You freeze food in a ? stove oven fridge microwave .
3. We write with a ? pen brush ruler spoon .
4. A ? knife scissors fork spoon is used to cut paper.
5. An ? earphone earplug earbud earring is for listening to music.
6. The opposite of “fast” is ? quick rapid slow speedy .
7. Birds build ? nests hives burrows dens to lay eggs.
8. You wear ? gloves socks scarves hats under shoes.
9. A baby horse is a ? calf foal cub chick .
10. A large body of water is called a ? sea river lake pond .

Verb Tenses Gap-fill

Choose the correct form:

1. Every morning, she ? drinks is drinking drank drink coffee.
2. Right now, I ? am cooking cook cooked cooking dinner.
3. Yesterday, they ? watched watch are watching have watched a movie.
4. At the moment, he ? is reading reads read was reading a book.
5. Last night, we ? ate eat have eaten are eating pizza.
6. Usually, he ? plays is playing played play tennis on Sundays.
7. Now they ? are studying study studied will study English.
8. Two days ago, she ? traveled travels travel has traveled to Paris.
9. Right now, you ? are driving drive drove have driven too fast.
10. Last week, I ? was am were be ill.

Plural Formation

Select the correct plural:

1. child → ? childs children childes
2. book → ? books bookes bookz
3. baby → ? babys babies babyz
4. city → ? citys cities cityes
5. bus → ? buss buses busz
6. lady → ? ladys ladies ladyz
7. man → ? mans men manz
8. mouse → ? mouses mice mousz
9. tooth → ? tooths teeth toothz
10. box → ? boxs boxes boxz

Associations

Match each adjective with its opposite:

1. HOT → ? hot cold warm
2. BIG → ? large small medium
3. FAST → ? fast slow quick
4. HAPPY → ? sad angry glad
5. YOUNG → ? young old new
6. HEAVY → ? heavy light soft
7. EASY → ? easy hard simple
8. STRONG → ? strong weak firm
9. NOISY → ? noisy quiet loud
10. CLEAN → ? clean messy dirty