Reading comprehensionOnline version Read carefully and answer the questions by Camilo Tejada 1 What's the writer's main purpose in writing the text? a To describe her everyday life. b To talk about a flat she has lived in. c To explain a service she thinks is very good. d To say why it was difficult to find a flat 2 What would a reader learn about the writing from reading the text? a She likes her home to be clean and tidy b She prefers to live alone c She knew about Homeshare before she came to London d She can afford to live by herself 3 How does the writer think she helps Marjorie the most? a By spending time with her b By doing the cleaning c By cooking her meals d By paying for her accomodation 4 How does the writer feel about Marjorie? a She feels sorry for her b She admires her c She thinks she's too demanding d She is worried about her 5 Which of the following best describes the writer? a A young person who couldn't find any other young people to share a flat with b A young person who enjoys sharing her home with an older person c A young person who has to work in another person's house d A young person who would prefer to live alone 6 When did the man start working as a postman? a When he was 20 years old b About 20 years ago c In the country d In London 7 What did he not like about working in London? a London is busy and crowded b People are rude c London girls aren't beautiful d Noise and traffic 8 Why does he think he was lucky? a Because he got a job in the country b Beacuse he likes bird watching c Because his football team won the league d Because he works in London 9 Why can this job be difficult? a Letters and parcels are heavy to carry b You have to walk even in bad weather c People don't like you at all d There is too much traffic to walk
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