Insight Pre-Intermediate Unit 2 Reading

1. - I see now! Where are you going this time?

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The given answer provides the specific information about the speaker's destination, which is a small island called Inishmore off the west of Ireland. This answer is supported by the previous statement mentioning the speaker's plan to go somewhere not for fun, but to have a good rest and admire beautiful nature. The answer also aligns with the context of the conversation, where the speaker discusses the improvements in the place over the years.

Explanation

The given answer provides the specific information about the speaker's destination, which is a small island called Inishmore off the west of Ireland. This answer is supported by the previous statement mentioning the speaker's plan to go somewhere not for fun, but to have a good rest and admire beautiful nature. The answer also aligns with the context of the conversation, where the speaker discusses the improvements in the place over the years.

2. Read the conversation and complete it with correct responses.- Hello, John. You look excited! Have you any good news?

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The given answer is the correct response because it acknowledges the previous statement about looking forward to summer holidays. It shows agreement with the idea of anticipating and being excited about the upcoming break.

Explanation

The given answer is the correct response because it acknowledges the previous statement about looking forward to summer holidays. It shows agreement with the idea of anticipating and being excited about the upcoming break.

3. - Well, I see what you mean. By the way, how are you going to get there? By plane, I suppose?

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so, I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The correct answer suggests that the person prefers to travel to the small island called Inishmore by ferry because it is more romantic. The other options mentioned in the conversation, such as going by plane, are not considered as appealing. The answer implies that the person values the experience and atmosphere of traveling by ferry over other modes of transportation.

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that the person prefers to travel to the small island called Inishmore by ferry because it is more romantic. The other options mentioned in the conversation, such as going by plane, are not considered as appealing. The answer implies that the person values the experience and atmosphere of traveling by ferry over other modes of transportation.

4. - Was there ahy life at all?!

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The correct answer is the statement "Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet." This answer is supported by the previous statement that "People have always lived there" and the following statement that "life used to be poor and too quiet." This suggests that although there has always been life on the island, it was not always prosperous or lively.

Explanation

The correct answer is the statement "Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet." This answer is supported by the previous statement that "People have always lived there" and the following statement that "life used to be poor and too quiet." This suggests that although there has always been life on the island, it was not always prosperous or lively.

5. - Do you mean everything has changed since then?

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The given answer suggests that nowadays there are big modern houses, hotels, and restaurants on the small island of Inishmore, and the people living there are quite happy with their lives. This implies that the island has undergone significant development and improvement in living conditions compared to sixty years ago when there was no electricity or running water.

Explanation

The given answer suggests that nowadays there are big modern houses, hotels, and restaurants on the small island of Inishmore, and the people living there are quite happy with their lives. This implies that the island has undergone significant development and improvement in living conditions compared to sixty years ago when there was no electricity or running water.

6. - Well, I don't think it's the right place to go. It must be quite deserted and boring.

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The given correct answer explains that the place being discussed used to be poor and lacked basic amenities like electricity and running water sixty years ago. This suggests that the place has undergone significant development and improvement since then, and it is no longer deserted or boring.

Explanation

The given correct answer explains that the place being discussed used to be poor and lacked basic amenities like electricity and running water sixty years ago. This suggests that the place has undergone significant development and improvement since then, and it is no longer deserted or boring.

7. - And, are there any places for entertainment?

I suppose you're right. I'm looking forward to my summer holidays!

Oh, don't laugh, please. People have always lived there, but then life used to be poor and too quiet.

My destination is a small island called Inishmore that is off the west of Ireland

May be, but going by ferry is more romantic, so I think, I'll use this variant.

Surely, there are big modern houses, hotels and restaurants and people are quite happy with their lives nowadays.

It was, sixty years ago. And there weren't even any electricity or running water.

The correct answer is the response that states the person is going to the destination not for entertainment, but for rest and to appreciate the natural beauty. This answer aligns with the previous statement that the person is not going for fun and suggests that the destination may not have a lot of entertainment options.

Explanation

The correct answer is the response that states the person is going to the destination not for entertainment, but for rest and to appreciate the natural beauty. This answer aligns with the previous statement that the person is not going for fun and suggests that the destination may not have a lot of entertainment options.

8. Which one do you like?

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Insight Pre-intermediate Unit 2 Reading