C Read the postcard and mark the sentences T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn't say).

Reading Comprehension: Postcard Analysis

We need to read the postcard and determine if the following statements are True (T), False (F), or Doesn't Say (DS) based on the text provided.

The postcard is from George Smith, 7 Oak Street, Reading, England. It's addressed to Dear George, but the content is written as if George is the recipient and the writer is describing their stay at their grandparents' country house.

The text of the postcard:

Dear George,
How are you? Here we are at my grandparents' and grandpa's country house and we're having a great time! The house is old but very beautiful. It's got three floors and so bedrooms. All the bedrooms have got a beautiful fireplace and their own bathroom.
It isn't a bit cold and windy here, but the sun is shining in the morning. My grandpa makes us breakfast, then we all go for a little walk to the nearby village. Sometimes, we feed the ducks in the river. After lunch at the cottage, we play board games like Monopoly or Scrabble, or we talk. My grandpa is very funny and tells very good stories!
At the moment, my grandma is decorating the house with balloons. It's ... We'll probably have a little party for him!

Let's evaluate the sentences:

1. The country house is one hundred years old.

• The text says, "The house is old but very beautiful." It does not specify the age of the house.
• Answer: DS

2. Olga's bedroom has got its own bathroom.

• The text states, "All the bedrooms have got a beautiful fireplace and their own bathroom." The name 'Olga' is not mentioned in the text. Therefore, we cannot confirm if Olga's bedroom has its own bathroom.
• Answer: DS

3. It's hot.

• The text says, "It isn't a bit cold and windy here, but the sun is shining in the morning." This implies it is pleasant and sunny, but it does not explicitly state "It's hot." "Sunny" can mean warm, but not necessarily hot.
• Answer: DS

4. Olga's grandpa is a good cook.

• The text mentions, "My grandpa makes us breakfast," and "My grandpa is very funny and tells very good stories!" It does not mention his cooking abilities beyond breakfast.
• Answer: DS

5. Monopoly is Olga's favourite game.

• The text mentions, "we play board games like Monopoly or Scrabble." It does not state which game is Olga's favorite, or even if Olga is present. The writer is describing their stay.
• Answer: DS

6. Olga's grandma is decorating the house for a party.

• The text says, "At the moment, my grandma is decorating the house with balloons. It's ... We'll probably have a little party for him!" This directly supports the idea that the grandma is decorating for a party.
• Answer: T

Final Answers for Reading Comprehension:

1. 1. DS
2. 2. DS
3. 3. DS
4. 4. DS
5. 5. DS
6. 6. T