B2 WB 4a reading "A Scene to Melt Your Heart"

What is the text mainly about?

• A) Traditional Chinese architecture
• B) A famous summer holiday resort
• C) A winter festival in Harbin
• D) Ancient winter sports

What makes Harbin a suitable place for the festival?

• A) It has cheap building materials
• B) The climate is very dry and warm
• C) It’s close to international borders
• D) The cold weather preserves the ice

What is the atmosphere of the festival like?

• A) Serious and quiet
• B) Creative and active
• C) Boring and repetitive
• D) Mostly focused on shopping

When is the best time to visit if you want to see the most sculptures?

• A) At the start of the festival
• B) Midway through the event
• C) A few weeks into the festival
• D) After New Year’s Eve

Why are the sculptures more impressive at night?

• A) There are more tourists then
• B) The lighting enhances the view
• C) There’s less snow on them
• D) They are taller at night

What is one unique feature of the buildings?

• A) They are made of cotton
• B) They include real wood
• C) They have snow slides incorporated
• D) They’re always painted gold

How do people reach the frozen lake?

• A) By jumping from bridges
• B) By climbing down the mountain
• C) By skating or being pulled in sleds
• D) By using elevators

What can less energetic visitors do?

• A) Ride in horse-drawn carriages
• B) Avoid the entire event
• C) Only go at night
• D) Sit at home and watch it online

Why is swimming unusual in the festival?

• A) The water is too shallow
• B) Most people are afraid of water
• C) Few non-locals participate
• D) It costs extra money

What makes the festival attractive to foreigners?

• A) The art and physical challenges
• B) The traditional Chinese music
• C) The low prices of souvenirs
• D) The modern architecture