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.
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1. During the Industrial Revolution, people migrated from Manchester to other regions.
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2. Manchester officially became a city in 1853.
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3. In the 20th century, many red-brick factories were converted into universities.
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4. The catchphrase ‘mad for it’ came from the Britpop era.
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5. Eric Cantona’s home ground was Old Trafford.
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false
6. The University of Manchester has 70,000 students.
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false
7. The Trafford Centre welcomes around 35 million shoppers every year.
true
false
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8. The Curry Mile is in an area called Rusholme.
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false
9. The Corn Exchange is a famous Edwardian landmark in Manchester.
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false
10. Manchester Art Gallery stays open until 9pm on Tuesdays.
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false
11. Heaton Park covers 610 hectares.
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false
12. Frederick Engels and Karl Marx used to debate politics in Manchester Town Hall.
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false
13. Salford Quays is only 15 minutes from the city centre by tram.
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false
14. Manchester International Festival takes place every two years.
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false
15. The festival lasts for a week.
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false
16. Admission to shows and events in The Lowry is free of charge.
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false
17. Famous film director Noel Gallagher comes from Manchester.
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18. Manchester is the British city with the third most overseas visitors.
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false
19. Twenty million passengers go through Manchester Airport every year.
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20. L S Lowry said that Manchester was “as great a human exploit as Athens”.
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false
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