UNIT 4.1 History of Rosewood House

Sebastian George bought the house in 1902 for £9,300, even though it had no ________.

• modern amenities

• bathroom, running water, or electricity

• indoor plumbing

• electricity, but only a gas supply

Answer explanation

Evidence from the script: "He bought it immediately, for £9,300, even though the house had no bathroom, no running water upstairs, and no electricity."

When George moved to Rosewood, his professional life was flourishing, but his personal life was ________.

• content and peaceful

• mostly happy

• quite fulfilling

• less successful

Answer explanation

Evidence from the script: "His professional success was enormous, but his personal life wasn’t as successful."

George viewed Rosewood as a pure example of the ______ country homes in this region.

• unremarkable

• conventional

• true

• flawless

Answer explanation

Evidence from the script: "George regarded Rosewood as a pure example of a traditional country house of this part of England."

traditional = conventional

The greenhouse on the property is dedicated to growing ________.

• vegetables for household use

• ornamental flowers

• a selection of herbs

• rare and tropical fruits and plants

Answer explanation

Evidence from the script: "Next to this is the greenhouse where some exotic plants and fruits are grown."

Sebastian George bought the house in 1902 for £9,300, and it had modern features like running water, a bathroom, and electricity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

• Evidence: "He bought it immediately, for £9,300, even though the house had no bathroom, no running water upstairs, and no electricity."

George had been married for 15 years when he moved to Rosewood.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

• Evidence: "When he came here, he’d been married for ten years."

The greenhouse at Rosewood is used to grow local vegetables and fruits.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

• Evidence: "Next to this is the greenhouse where some exotic plants and fruits are grown."

The Mulberry Garden at Rosewood contains a tree that is over 500 years old.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Evidence: "On your right you will see the entrance to the Mulberry Garden with its 500-year-old tree."

Based on the script, we can infer that George’s personal life was negatively affected by his professional success.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Evidence: "His professional success was enormous, but his personal life wasn’t as successful." This suggests that while George's career flourished, his personal life suffered, likely due to the pressures of fame or personal tragedies.

From the script, we can infer that the estate at Rosewood is mainly focused on outdoor activities rather than indoor experiences.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Evidence: The script describes various outdoor areas like the orchard, Pear Alley, the Mulberry Garden, and the River Walk, suggesting that the estate offers a lot of outdoor experiences for visitors to enjoy.