1 Read the text about some ancient cities in Turkey.

In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of these cities are
about three thousand years old. There are secret passages between the cities. The passages are
sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of people in the underground cities. There were living quarters,
kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals and food. What was the reason for
these mysterious places? Three thousand years ago, people were frightened of the cold winters and
of the wild animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the cities
were good places to hide.
It probably wasn’t fun living for months, or even years, in these dark places. There wasn’t any
electricity and there weren’t any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting places to go. But today,
Cappadocia is an amazing place to visit. living quarters : bedrooms
passages : galleries, ways
hide : keep secret, be out of view

2 Complete the sentences with was, wasn’t, were or weren’t to make true sentences according
to the text.
1. The ancient cities in Cappadocia ___________________ above the ground.
2. Some animals __________________ in the cities.
3. Cappadocia ___________________ a hot place in the winter.
4. The Romans ___________________ friends of the people in Cappadocia.
5. It __________________ possible to go from one underground city to another.

3 Complete the questions with Was there or Were there . Then answer the questions. How do
you know? Underline the evidence in the text to prove your answers.
1. ________________ thousands of underground cities in Cappadocia?
2. ________________ places to sleep in the cities?
3. ________________ children in the cities?
4. ________________ any food to eat?
5. ________________ a good place to watch sport?
1 Read the text about some ancient cities in Turkey.
In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of these cities
are about three thousand years old. There are secret passages between the cities. The passages are
sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of people in the underground cities. There were living quarters,
kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals and food. What was the reason
for these mysterious places? Three thousand years ago, people were frightened of the cold winters
and of the wild animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the
cities were good places to hide.
It probably wasn’t fun living for months, or even years, in these dark places. There wasn’t any
electricity and there weren’t any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting places to go. But
today, Cappadocia is an amazing place to visit. living quarters : bedrooms
passages : galleries, ways
hide : keep secret, be out of view

2 Complete the sentences with was, wasn’t, were or weren’t to make true sentences according
to the text.
1. The ancient cities in Cappadocia ___weren’t______ above the ground.
2. Some animals ___ were________ in the cities.
3. Cappadocia _____wasn’t______ a hot place in the winter.
4. The Romans ____ weren’t_____ friends of the people in Cappadocia.
5. It ___ was________ possible to go from one underground city to another.

3 Complete the questions with Was there or Were there . Then answer the questions. How do
you know? Underline the evidence in the text to prove your answers.
1. ___Were there__ thousands of underground cities in Cappadocia? No, there
weren’t.
2. ___Were there__ places to sleep in the cities? Yes, there were.
3. ___Were there__ children in the cities? Yes, there were.
4. ___Was there___ any food to eat? Yes, it was.
5. ___Was there___ a good place to watch sport? No, it wasn’t.