4) Reading

1) Read the text carefully to obtain the information. Welcome to Leicester!

Leicester is the biggest city in the East Midlands and the tenth biggest city in England with a population of 280,000. It is a historic city and dates back to Roman times. It is now one of the most multicultural cities in the country with 33% of the population coming from different ethnic minority groups. The biggest group is from India but there are also Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, African and Chinese communities. The Indian population is the biggest of any city in the country.

There is a lot going on in Leicester. Every year there is a ten day comedy festival which attracts up to 50,000 people and features comedians from all over the world. In July there is a 'mela', a festival of Asian music, dance, fashion, food and crafts. In August there is a Caribbean carnival and in October or November it is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light. Leicester's Diwali is the biggest in England. The Diwali lights are switched on in Belgrave Road, one of the most famous roads in Leicester because of its amazing Asian shops and restaurants. You can buy a sari, an Indian dress, jewellery, Asian books and crafts, even Asian greetings cards. Many people come here to buy food in the shops and the smell of spices is beautiful. And, of course, if you want to eat a delicious curry, Belgrave Road is the place to come. Of course, Leicester also has more traditional shops and restaurants and the best places are Stoneygate, an area of small shops and galleries, and Leicester market which is 700 years old.

2) Choose the best answer:

1. Leicester is

1. the biggest city in England.

2. the biggest city in the Midlands.

3. the biggest city in the East Midlands.

2. 33% of the population are

1. from ethnic minorities.

2. Asian.

3. Indian.

3. The comedy festival

1. attracts Asian comedians.

2. attracts people from all over the world.

3. lasts ten days.

4. The Diwali festival in Leicester is

1. a Hindu festival.

2. the biggest festival in England.

3. a Caribbean festival.

5. Belgrave Road is famous for

1. its market.

2. its shops and restaurants.

3. its beauty.

5. Complete the sentences.

• Hotel Beach House, can I_________ you?

• I'm phoning to __________a room.

• ___________would you like to arrive?

• Tomorrow.

• How many nights are you going to_____________?

• Two nights.

• What kind of room would you_____________?

• A double room with a shower.

• Just a moment, I'll check. ... We have a nice room on the second ____________.

• How ___________is it?

• It's $25 per person and __________, breakfast included.

• That's a good price. I'd like to make a___________for that room, please.

• Very well. May I have your __________, please?

• Conners.

• Could you___________that, please?

• It's C-O-N-N-E-R-S.

• Thank you for your reservation. See you________________.

6) Choose the correct word.

1. . The man was arrested for armed _________.

a) theft b) robbery c) stealing

2. . I'm not looking for anything special. Just an ___________ teapot.

a) common b) usual c) ordinary

3. . I asked him if he was ever ___________ of the dangers involved.

a) conscious b) conscientious c) conscience

4. . Her teacher _________her to do some more work.

a) suggested b) recommended c) advised

5. .____________ me to take those books back to the library tomorrow.

a) Remember b) Remind c) Recall

6. . Have they been ... of any other crimes?

a) accused b) arrested c) sentenced

7. . They suddenly realised that they had ____________ the tickets at home.

a) forgotten b) left c) remained

8. . The story had a happy __________.

a) end b) finish c) ending

9. . She was suffering __________from overwork.

a) in time b) at the time c) on time

10. I_____________some money off my mother but I've already paid it back.

a) took b) lent c) borrowed