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Learning English - Beyond the Postcard
 Bristolvideo

The wine trade
As a busy port, Bristol has a connection with many industries. The wine trade is one of these. Watch the video clips to find out more about the wine trade in Bristol. Then try the questions to check that you understand.

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 BristolThe Great Britain
Answer the questions  Watch the video
     
1:  When did Bristol become a busy port?  Video for Question 1play video
the 19th Century  Great Britain
the 20th Century 
the middle of the 18th century 
over 300 years ago  
   
2:  What was The Matthew used for?  Video for Question 2play video
transporting wool and cloth  The Matthew
transporting wine 
finding new places and investigating them 
carrying slaves  
   
3:  According to the video, which of these sentences is true?  Video for Question 3 / 4play video
French wine was better than Spanish wine  Tavern
Britain imported Spanish, Portuguese and French wines 
French wine was actually produced in other countries 
Britain imported wine from a number of countries except France 
   
4:  Which of these sentences is true?   
Poor people drank more wine than rich people   
The oldest pub in Bristol is 700 years old 
Rich people couldn't drink in taverns 
Some people used to buy large quantities of wine 
   
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