Unit 1: Reading Comprehension 1 (page 10)

Where was the power cut?

• New York State

• New Jersey State

• California State

• Texas State

How many hours did it continue for?

• 12 hours

• 10 hours

• 13 hours

• 9 hours

Why did a woman scream on the train?

• The train stopped suddenly.

• Someone bit her.

• It was dark. She may be afraid of the dark.

• It was a rail squeal; a screeching train-track friction sound

Why were there some bad traffic accidents?

• There were many bad drivers on the road.

• The traffic lights were out of service.

• Many vehicles ran out of petrol.

• Everyone wanted to fight.

Why did people leave their cars in Times Square?

• There was an announcement to leave cars in Times Square.

• They needed some fresh air.

• There was a traffic jam and cars cannot move.

• They felt trapped in cars.

Why was there a power cut?

• A squirrel jumped on the power lines and they stopped working.

• John Metlock of New York Power was very embarrassed.

• A bird jumped on the power lines and they stopped working.

• New York Power was sorry.

Who do you think said these things? Match the quote to a person.

'A squirrel caused the power cut.'

• a zookeeper

• a mother

• an ambulance driver

• a worker of New York Power

• a police officer

Who do you think said these things? Match the quote to a person.

'A lot of people had accidents at home.'

• a zookeeper

• a mother

• an ambulance driver

• a worker of New York Power

• a police officer

Who do you think said these things? Match the quote to a person.

'It escaped through an open gate.'

• a zookeeper

• a mother

• an ambulance driver

• a worker of New York Power

• a police officer

Who do you think said these things? Match the quote to a person.

'You couldn't see anything in Times Square.'

• a zookeeper

• a mother

• an ambulance driver

• a worker of New York Power

• a police officer