A FOREIGNER IN BRITAIN

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Answer the following questions on the story. Remember to write complete sentences and give as many
details as possible. The use of specific vocabulary and expressions, grammar and spelling correction
will help you be successful. (1 point each)

1. What do you know about the narrator of the story?..................................................................................

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2. Antonio and Pablo spend New Year in London. What different places do they go to?
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3. How is the Globe Theatre different from other theatres? ………………………………………………...
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4. What is the Jorvik Viking Centre? ………………………………………………………………………
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5. What is the tradition in the morning after the May Ball? ………………………………………………...
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6. One day, Antonio gets a call from Garreth. Why? What happens there? ………………………………..
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7. What is the Tintagel Castle famous for?......................................................................................................
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8. Where is Cornwall and why is it popular? ………………………………………………………………..
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9. What happens in Edinburgh in the summer? ……………………………………………………………..
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10. What are the Highland Games? …………………………………………………………………………
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A FOREIGNER IN BRITAIN
Name:………………………………………………………… Date:…………………………………

Answer the following questions on the story. Remember to write complete sentences and give as many
details as possible. The use of specific vocabulary and expressions, grammar and spelling correction
will help you be successful.

1. Why is the Globe Theatre famous and how is it different from other theatres?

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2. Why is travelling on the Tube in London interesting?

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3. What is a guest house or B&B?

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4. What is special about Oxford University?

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5. Where is Cornwall and why does Gareth think that Cornwall is a great place to write about?
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6. According to tradition, what three things must be brought to someone’s house at Hogmanay, and
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