Culture - GlasgowQuestions on Glasgow passage

This passage and test look at a Scottish city and can help you identify the main points in a reading passage, give you practice in translating text and in answering overall purpose questions.

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Questions on Glasgow passage

Re-read paragraphs 1-2.

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1. From the first paragraph, what does the writer tell us about the Finnieston area of Glasgow?

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2. Where did the boats built on the Clyde go?

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3. Which phrase shows that the shipyards provided a lot of employment?

Re-read paragraph 3.

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4. According to the passage, what characterised Billy Connolly's style of comedy?

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5. What is said about how Billy's time in the shipyards influenced his comedy?

Re-read paragraphs 5-6.

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6. Why did Finnieston become quiet and run-down?

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7. What does the writer tell us about the restaurants in Finnieston?

Re-read paragraphs 7-8.

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8. Apart from the restaurants, what other new developments are in the area?

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9. Why do some people complain about there being too much change?

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10. Does the writer give a positive view of Finnieston?

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11. Translate this section.

Tha àiteachan ann nach eil air atharrachadh ge-tà agus 's e sin taighean-seinnse Gàidhealach far am bi luchd na Gàidhlig agus Gàidheil de gach aois a' cruinneachadh airson òrain a sheinn agus càirdeas a bhlàthachadh. Bha riamh mòran Ghàidheal a' fuireach sa phàirt seo de Ghlaschu agus ge b' e cho mòr 's a tha na h-atharrachaidhean a thig air Finnieston, le cinnt bidh fàilte chridheil ri fhaotainn.

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