A. Reading comprehension
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A. Reading comprehension
A. Reading comprehension Read the article ‘Manchester: Mad for it!’ on pages 24-29 of GO ENGLISH No 72. Then decide whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is false, think about why it is false. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 1. During the Industrial Revolution, people migrated from Manchester to other regions. true false 2. Manchester officially became a city in 1853. true false 3. In the 20th century, many red-brick factories were converted into universities. true false 4. The catchphrase ‘mad for it’ came from the Britpop era. true false 5. Eric Cantona’s home ground was Old Trafford. true false 6. The University of Manchester has 70,000 students. true false 7. The Trafford Centre welcomes around 35 million shoppers every year. true false L’espace numérique Go Digital est protégé par le droit d'auteur. Toute reproduction des exercices est interdite. Les professeurs d'anglais sont autorisés à les imprimer pour les utiliser pendant leurs propres cours exclusivement. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 8. The Curry Mile is in an area called Rusholme. true false 9. The Corn Exchange is a famous Edwardian landmark in Manchester. true false 10. Manchester Art Gallery stays open until 9pm on Tuesdays. true false 11. Heaton Park covers 610 hectares. true false 12. Frederick Engels and Karl Marx used to debate politics in Manchester Town Hall. true false 13. Salford Quays is only 15 minutes from the city centre by tram. true false 14. Manchester International Festival takes place every two years. true false 15. The festival lasts for a week. true false 16. Admission to shows and events in The Lowry is free of charge. true false 17. Famous film director Noel Gallagher comes from Manchester. L’espace numérique Go Digital est protégé par le droit d'auteur. Toute reproduction des exercices est interdite. Les professeurs d'anglais sont autorisés à les imprimer pour les utiliser pendant leurs propres cours exclusivement. true false ● ● ● 18. Manchester is the British city with the third most overseas visitors. true false 19. Twenty million passengers go through Manchester Airport every year. true false 20. L S Lowry said that Manchester was “as great a human exploit as Athens”. true false L’espace numérique Go Digital est protégé par le droit d'auteur. Toute reproduction des exercices est interdite. Les professeurs d'anglais sont autorisés à les imprimer pour les utiliser pendant leurs propres cours exclusivement.