Describing Places: Enhance Your Language Skills with Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of place you can describe in this unit?

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Animal

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City

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Landmark

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Town

Question 2

Which of the following is a skill that students will develop in this unit?

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Describing places in detail

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Translating texts from English to the foreign language

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Writing essays about personal experiences

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Understanding spoken language in real-world situations

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of this unit?

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To develop students' ability to describe places accurately and effectively

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To improve students' fluency in speaking the foreign language

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To enhance students' cultural understanding of the target language country

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To prepare students for travel to the target language country

Question 4

Which grammatical structure is commonly used to describe the size and shape of a place?

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Comparative adjectives

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Present simple

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Present continuous

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Past simple

Question 5

When describing a place using the present simple tense, you are indicating:

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A permanent state or fact

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An action that is happening now

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An action that happened in the past

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A future action

Question 6

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'picturesque'?

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Beautiful

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Ugly

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Small

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Boring

Question 7

Which of the following grammatical structures is commonly used in written place descriptions?

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Present tense

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Past tense

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Conditional tense

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Perfect tense

Question 8

When describing a city, which of the following is irrelevant?

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Current weather conditions

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Population size

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Famous landmarks

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The architectural style of its buildings

Question 9

Which method is most effective for describing the size of a town?

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By its population count

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By its geographical area

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By the number of buildings it contains

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By the length of its main street

Question 10

Which adjective best describes a lively and energetic city?

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Vibrant

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Peaceful

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Historic

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Quaint

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of using adverbs in place descriptions?

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To provide additional details and specificity

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To make the description sound more formal

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To create a sense of mystery and intrigue

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To emphasize the writer's personal opinion

Question 12

Which architectural style is characterized by its distinctive pointed arches?

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Gothic

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Romanesque

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Classical

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Modern

Question 13

Which organizational structure is commonly used for written descriptions of a place?

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Spatial (based on physical space)

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Chronological (time-based)

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Thematic (based on specific topics)

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Alphabetical (based on the order of the alphabet)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a typical characteristic of a rural area?

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Advanced infrastructure

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Low population density

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Vast, open spaces

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Limited public transportation

Question 15

Which tense is most appropriate for describing historical landmarks?

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Past simple

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Present simple

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Present perfect

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Future perfect

Question 16

Which of the following is a core vocabulary set for describing natural features?

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Mountains, rivers, forests

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Houses, shops, schools

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Cars, buses, trains

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People, animals, weather

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a preposition of place?

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On

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Because

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When

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If

Question 18

Which of the following is a common technique used to make a place description more immersive?

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Sensory language

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Technical jargon

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Abstract concepts

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Formal language

Question 19

What is essential for describing places in detail?

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Using precise vocabulary

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Discussing historical events related to the place

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Expressing personal opinions

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Memorizing many facts

Question 20

Which type of place typically has landmarks as a primary descriptive feature?

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Cities

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Towns

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Villages

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Natural landscapes

Question 21

Which method is suitable for describing the atmosphere or ambiance of a place?

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Using sensory language

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Stating only objective facts

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Expressing strong emotions

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Quoting other people's opinions

Question 22

Which type of place is often described using figurative language?

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Tourist attractions

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Industrial areas

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Transportation hubs

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Shopping malls

Question 23

What is the main purpose of using adverbs of place in descriptions?

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To indicate the location of something

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To describe the appearance of something

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To express opinions about something

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To compare two things

Question 24

Which of the following is a distinctive architectural feature commonly found in many English cities?

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Narrow, cobbled streets

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Expansive, tree-lined avenues

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Soaring skyscrapers

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Ancient ruins

Question 25

What is the iconic clock tower in London known as?

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Big Ben

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St. Paul's Cathedral

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Buckingham Palace

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The Shard

Question 26

Which vocabulary term is most appropriate for describing a street filled with activity and movement?

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Bustling

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Tranquil

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Secluded

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Quaint

Question 27

When giving directions, which grammatical structure is essential to use?

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Imperative tense

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Comparative adjectives

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Conditional sentences

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Passive voice

Question 28

Which of these is a typical feature of a traditional English village?

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Charming cottage gardens

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Towering high-rise apartments

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Modern shopping malls

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Neon light displays

Question 29

How would you best describe a place that evokes feelings of both beauty and tranquility?

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Majestic and peaceful

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Bustling and lively

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Historical and cultural

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Modern and vibrant

Question 30

How can you ensure the accuracy and reliability of your place descriptions?

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Consult multiple credible sources of information

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Rely solely on your own personal experiences

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Make assumptions based on limited knowledge

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Use outdated guidebooks

Question 31

How does the perspective of the narrator or observer affect the description of a place?

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The perspective can influence the details and information included in the description.

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The perspective can influence the tone and style of the description.

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The perspective has no impact on the description.

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The perspective only affects the length of the description.

Question 32

Describe the atmosphere of the city center

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It's often full of life, with shops, restaurants, and people.

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It's usually quiet and peaceful.

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It's mainly visited by tourists.

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It's not very popular.

Question 33

Which of the following is typically NOT a landmark?

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Park

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Statue

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Bridge

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Building

Question 34

Which of these sentences best describes a lively street?

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The street was filled with traffic, people, and noise.

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The street was empty and deserted.

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The street was calm and peaceful.

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The street was long and winding.

Question 35

What is a synonym for 'picturesque'?

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Beautiful

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Ugly

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Ordinary

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Modern

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a typical English village?

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Skyscrapers

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Cottages

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Pubs

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Church

Question 37

How would you best describe a 'historic town'?

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It has many historical buildings and monuments.

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It is a modern town with new buildings.

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It is a small town with few inhabitants.

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It is a town with a large population.

Question 38

Which of the following is not a type of place that can be described?

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Emotion

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City

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Landmark

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Town

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a type of landmark commonly described in unit descriptions?

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Historical figure

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City

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Town

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Natural wonder

Question 40

Which of the following grammar structures is NOT typically covered in units focused on describing places?

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Present perfect continuous

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Past simple

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Present simple

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Comparative and superlative adjectives

Question 41

Which of the following cognitive skills is emphasized in MCQs?

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Critical thinking

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Problem-solving

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Creativity

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Memorization

Question 42

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for creating challenging MCQs?

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Using distractors that resemble the correct answer

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Making all distractors equally plausible

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Providing overly specific information in the question stem

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of tagging MCQs?

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It hinders efficient question retrieval

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It enables targeted question analysis

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It allows for easy categorization and organization

Question 44

Translate the following sentence into Spanish: 'The city is very beautiful.'

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La ciudad es muy bonita.

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La ciudad es bonita mucho.

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La ciudad es mucho bonita.

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La ciudad es bonita muy.

Question 45

Which of the following adjectives is NOT commonly used to describe a city?

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Peaceful

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Bustling

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Modern

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Historic

Question 46

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: 'The park is located ____ the river.'

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by

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in

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on

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at

Question 47

Identify the type of place being described: 'It is a large building with many classrooms and a library.'

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School

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Shop

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House

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Park

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'picturesque' place?

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Ugly

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Charming

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Beautiful

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Peaceful

Question 49

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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The museum is next to the park.

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Next to the park there is the museum.

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The museum next the park.

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The museum is next the park.

Question 50

Identify the landmark being described: 'It is a large castle with many towers and is a symbol of Edinburgh.'

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Edinburgh Castle

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Buckingham Palace

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London Eye

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Tower of London

Question 51

Translate the following sentence into Spanish: 'The town is very quiet.'

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El pueblo es muy tranquilo.

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La pueblo es mucho tranquila.

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La pueblo es tranquila mucho.

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El pueblo es tranquila muy.