Успех на матурата - Listening exercise 9 "The City of Houston"

The main aim of the text is to

• reveal Houston's historical origins

• encourage various people to visit the city

• describe why it is the seat of space technology

• promote the place as a R&D centre

Answer explanation

The use of imperatives; the use of should; different aspects of the city are mentioned.

The use of however in the second sentence implies that the author would like to

• give an example

• draw a conclusion

• make a generalisation

• introduce a contrast

Answer explanation

However is a conjunction which introduces contrast

The Texas Medical Center

• treats about 5, 000000 sick people each month

• is situated in the city outskirts

• provides the specialists who work there with places to live

• was the reason to start a medical university there

Answer explanation

'The campus grounds feel like a city within a city, hosting residential towers for employees and all the necessities of daily life.'

If you go to Houston, you will

• learn how to become a space traveller

• be treated successfully from very serious diseases

• be able to to see some popular theatrical performances

• be introduced to Lyndon B. Johnson

Answer explanation

'Houston is one of the most international cities in the United States, attracting tours of Broadway productions...'

There are more than three museums in the city

• true

• false

The city boasts the densest facilities for performing arts like theater

• true

• false

It is not a good idea to take your kids on a trip to this city

• true

• false

Houston has a very diverse cityscape

• true

• false

Answer explanation

'The most modern and dynamic city in Texas'