BTS5 Reading and Writing Skills Check

BTS5 Reading and Writing Skills Check Practice

by Lateefa Alremeithi

​Have you been to Fujairah?

​Location

Fujairah is the fifth largest emirate and has more mountains than desert.

That means it rains more here, so it is very green. It is also the only emirate

that faces onto the Gulf of Oman and not the Arabian Gulf.

Travel information

The drive from Ras Al Khaimah along the long coastline offers lush

surroundings and there are amazing views out to sea. You must visit the Al Badiyah Mosque, which is in the Badiyah region of Fujairah. It is the oldest mosque in the UAE.

Historical facts

No-one knows exactly when the ancient mosque was built, but it is very old. Some people think the mosque was built in 640 CE. Others think the building may have been built as long ago as 1446 BCE

The mosque is only 53 square metres, which is small. It was built from materials found in the area, including stones of different sizes and mud. The gardens of the mosque are beautiful and looked after daily. Daily prayers continue to be said in the mosque, which is one of the main tourist attractions in Fujairah.

​Have you been to Fujairah?

​Location

Fujairah is the fifth largest emirate and has more mountains than desert.

That means it rains more here, so it is very green. It is also the only emirate

that faces onto the Gulf of Oman and not the Arabian Gulf.

Travel information

The drive from Ras Al Khaimah along the long coastline offers lush

surroundings and there are amazing views out to sea. You must visit the Al Badiyah Mosque, which is in the Badiyah region of Fujairah. It is the oldest mosque in the UAE.

Historical facts

No-one knows exactly when the ancient mosque was built, but it is very old. Some people think the mosque was built in 640 CE. Others think the building may have been built as long ago as 1446 BCE

The mosque is only 53 square metres, which is small. It was built from materials found in the area, including stones of different sizes and mud. The gardens of the mosque are beautiful and looked after daily. Daily prayers continue to be said in the mosque, which is one of the main tourist attractions in Fujairah.

Multiple Choice

Where is the mosque?

• in Ras Al Khaimah

• in Fujairah

• in Dubai

Multiple Choice

What is the mosque made of?

• Brick and cement

• lush surroundings and amazing views

• materials found in the area, including stones of different sizes and mud

Multiple Choice

Who visits the mosque?

• tourists

• No-one

• Al Badiyah Mosque

Multiple Choice

Why you must visit Al Badiyah Mosque?

(According to the text)

• It is the oldest mosque in the UAE.

• It is the most beautiful mosque in the UAE

• It is very far

Multiple Choice

The main idea if the test

• Travel to the UAE

• What is the mosque made of?

• Al Badiyah Mosque

Multiple Choice

What does the author recommend?

• visit the Al Badiyah Mosque

• drive from Ras Al Khaimah along the long coastline

• visit EXPO

Open Ended

1- Describe Fujairah' s location

2- Why you must visit the Al Badiyah Mosque?

3- when was ancient mosque built?

Open Ended

Is it correct to say that the author likes the Al Badiyah Mosque? Why / why not?

Multiple Choice

There was (a / an / and) old woman who lived in a shoe,

• a

• an

• and

Multiple Choice

She was the (older/ old / oldest) lady in town.

• older

• old

• oldest

Multiple Choice

Some of her children were (happy / happier / happiest) than the others.

• happy

• happier

• happiest

Multiple Choice

From their days (in / of / on) the shoe,

• in

• of

• on

Multiple Choice

Is the gift that keeps (give / gives / giving).

• give

• gives

• giving

Open Ended

1- What type of house do you live in?

2- What things can you find in a kitchen?

3- what does your favorite room look like?

4- What is the most important room in the house, and why?

5- Describe two differences between living in a big house and a small flat.