Reading Strategy
For questions 1-4, choose the correct option (a-d).
1. When Sam's brother was twelve, he and his cousin
- a did not enjoy their trip together.
- b had a terrible holiday, but got over it quickly.
- c went camping near the River Thames.
- d went canoeing with his parents.
2. On Sam's first holiday without his parents, he
- a walked all the way to the Lake District.
- b had to hitch-hike across some mountains.
- c kept warm, but couldn't keep dry.
- d ate less food than he wanted to eat.
3. Harriet
- a went on holiday with six friends.
- b has been on one holiday without her mum and dad.
- c arranged accommodation before the holiday.
- d had a miserable time from the start of the holiday.
4. The holiday taught Harriet
- a that it's best to take a map with you when you go backpacking.
- b never to go backpacking in Britain.
- c why backpacking in Britain in March isn't popular.
- d to check the weather forecast before a holiday.