Part 3 – Questions 11 to 15

Read the text and for each question, choose the correct option.

My first trip to Greece, by Steve Diamond

Many years ago, I went to Greece on a short work experience program with my friend
Jamie. We had both just finished university and we didn’t really know what to do with
our lives. So, we jumped on a plane to the island of Crete, Greece’s largest island
which rests in the Aegean Sea.

When we arrived in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, we were welcomed by Irena and
Jacob Lambraiki, the owners of the school where we had been hired to teach English
classes to Greek children. They showed us to our flat and then, they brought us to a
good Greek restaurant. I ate ‘spanakopita’ which is a spinach and cheese pie, and we
also had a Greek salad. Most of the dishes were made with natural ingredients and
they were very tasty.

The next day, we started teaching our first classes to Greek students. My students
were between 11 and 15 years of age. I was surprised by how funny and smart the kids
were. During the course, I tried to teach them English while they taught me all about
Greek culture. I learned about Greek food, music, landscape and I even learned some
Greek words. At the weekends, we visited ancient sights and swam in the perfect blue
sea. I was amazed by the clean, white houses and lovely beaches. By the end of the
work experience, I had fallen in love with Crete but to my disappointment, I had to
return home for another job. Greece will always be very special in my memory.

Answer the questions here:

111 What is the writer trying to do in this text?

A. Give advice about places to visit in Greece
B. Tell a story about his trip abroad
C. Explain how to get a job teaching English
D. Present the good and bad points of a work abroad experience

12 What does the writer say about Greek food?

A. He didn’t eat enough food to have an opinion about it.
B. He learned how to make Spanakopita and Moussaka.
C. Moussaka and Spanakopita are the best dishes in Greece.
D. Greek food is natural and delicious.

13 What surprised the writer about the kids at the school?

A. Their ability to speak English.

B. Their knowledge of Greek.
C. Their kindness to help him.
D. Their intelligence and sense of humour.

14 How did the writer feel about leaving Greece?

A. He had mixed feelings.
B. He was happy to leave Greece.
C. He was angry about leaving Greece.
D. He felt sad about leaving Greece.

15 Which message do you think Steve sent to his mother from Greece?
A. Hi Mom, It’s been fun learning Greek but I’m ready to come home. See you soon!
Steve
B. Mum, even though it was difficult here because of the students, I don’t want to
come home yet. What should I do? Steve
C. Hey Mum, I’ve had a lovely time in Crete. Let’s bring the whole family here next
year! See you soon, Steve
D. Hello Mom, I’ve decided to stay in Greece for another year. I’ll let you know what
happens, Steve