Comprehension quiz

River Cruise Boat Tour

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is Sophie mainly doing during this talk?

Selling tickets for the next river cruise Describing how the customs house was built Guiding passengers through the sights along the river Advertising the craft market at the north pier

Question 2Where does the boat stop during the cruise now?

At the museum pier At the university boathouses At the botanical garden pier At the north pier

Question 3How much does a return ticket cost when bought online?

Fourteen pounds Sixteen pounds Twelve pounds Two pounds

Question 4How long will the cruise on the River Queen last?

About sixty minutes About ninety minutes About forty minutes About two hours

Question 5What happened to the old customs house in the nineteen sixties?

It was pulled down and rebuilt It was converted into a concert hall It became a warehouse for goods It opened as a city museum

Question 6What does Sophie suggest about the botanical garden?

It is closed to visitors this week It is only visible from the river It is well worth a visit after the cruise It charges a high entrance fee

Question 7What can passengers find at the north pier during the stop?

A large restaurant beside the water The entrance to the city museum A ticket office for the cruise A small craft market

Question 8Where is the bar that serves refreshments on the boat?

On the lower deck On the open upper deck At the front of the boat Beside the captain's cabin

Question 9Why must passengers remain seated while the boat approaches a bridge?

So other passengers can see the view For their own safety Because the boat travels faster there Because photography is not allowed

Question 10Which statement is closest to what Sophie says about the upper deck?

It is closed while the boat is moving It is reserved for passengers with tickets It offers shelter during rainy weather It offers the clearest views for photographs