Passage 1


Winnipeg

(from The City of Winnipeg Web site)


The city of Winnipeg is located in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is only 60 miles north of the United States' border. The Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet in Winnipeg. This point, known as The Forks, is almost at the center of North America.

Winnipeg was founded as a city in 1873. It had a population of only 1,869. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway brought rapid development to the city. Today, it is the eighth largest city in Canada. It has a population of around 670,000.

Winnipeg is a thriving city. Food and beverage products and farming equipment are made here. Goods are easily transported on the railway. Tourism is another main source of business for the city. Also, a lot of grain is grown here. The city's water supply can support one million people.

Winnipeg has a lot to offer. The downtown areas are full of stores. People can shop without having to pay a general sales tax. There are many nice hotels and motor home parks. The city is also known for its lovely parks that are full of trees. The nearby lakes are wonderful for fishing, boating, and swimming.



Passage 2


Visit Winnipeg

(from a travel agency Web site)


Travelers will enjoy the beauty and excitement of Winnipeg. The city is just 60 miles north of the U. S. Border. The Red River and the Assiniboine River intersect in the city at a point known as The Forks. People can climb Market Tower for a great view of the two rivers.

There is a variety of places to stay. Some may prefer to stay at the homey Winnipeg Bed and Breakfast. Other travelers may want to stay in a deluxe suite at the modern Downtown Winnipeg Hotel.

Winnipeg’s restaurants are sure to delight visitors with many different tastes. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner at the Ukrainian restaurant on Regent Street. Vegetarians can relish the flavor of the Underground Café. Visitors do not want to miss out on a classic diner like Kelekis.

Winnipeg has many attractions. Some of the best include The Forks, St. Boniface, the Exchange District, and Oak Hammock Marsh. St. Boniface is the city's historic French neighborhood. The Exchange District has the most buildings from the early 1900s. Guided tours are available. Oak Hammock Marsh is a wonderful place to experience nature in a canoe or on a hiking trail.

Winnipeg has it all! The city is filled with entertainment, shopping, dining, culture, and nature. Come and enjoy everything this city has to offer.


2

Select all the correct answers.

Which two ideas are common to both passages?

Winnipeg offers several restaurants choices for vegetarians.

Winnipeg can be a good choice for tourists as it has many attractions.

Winnipeg is the point where the rivers Red and Assiniboine meet.

Winnipeg's water supply can support one million people.

Shopping in Winnipeg is cheaper as people don't need to pay general tax

Answer:

B and C

Explanation:

because its the more question the goes with it

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1.
renowned
a. take notice of
2.
bayed
b. a pitcher or jug
3.
minstrels
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4.
disconsolate
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5.
court
e. to go; travel
6.
tidings
f. dangers
7.
clamors
g. died
8.
ewer
h. courtyard; open space with walls
9.
refrain
i. celebrated; well known, famous
10.
clan
j. unhappy; gloomy, dejected
11.
imposed uopn
k. taken advantage of

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backyard
happily
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