Avaliação para Ensino Médio - Inglês

AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Its main attractions include its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, its red-light district, and its many coffee shops.

Geography

The city is part of the province of North-Holland. The city is situated 2 metres above sea level. Not only Amsterdam but also its metropolitan area is intensely urbanized. Parks and nature reserves make up 12% of Amsterdam's land area.

Tourism

Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, receiving more than 3.66 million international visitors annually. The number of visitors has been growing steadily over the past decade. This can be attributed to an increasing number of European visitors. Most of tourists (74%) come from Europe. The largest group of non-European visitors come from the United States, accounting for 14% of the total. Two thirds of the hotels are located downtown.

Transport

Amsterdam is one of the most bicycle-friendly large cities in the world and is a centre of bicycle culture with good facilities for cyclists such as bike paths and bike racks. In 2006, there were about 465,000 bicycles in Amsterdam. Theft is widespread – in 2005, about 54,000 bicycles were stolen in Amsterdam. Bicycles are used by all socio-economic groups because of their convenience, Amsterdam's small size, the large number of bike paths, the flat terrain, and the arguable inconvenience of driving an automobile. A wide variety of bicycles are used, such as road bicycles, mountain bikes, racing bikes and even recumbent bikes, but the vast majority of bicycles are second-hand, older-model, heavy bikes with one gear and back-pedal coaster brakes. Bicycle traffic, and traffic in general, is relatively safe – in 2007, Amsterdam had a total of 18 traffic deaths, compared with 26 people murdered.

Nightlife

Amsterdam is famous for its vibrant and diverse nightlife. The two main nightlife areas are the Leidseplein and the Rembrandtplein. Amsterdam has lots of cafes and most of them have terraces in summertime. They range from large and modern to small and cozy.

Many restaurants can be found in Amsterdam as well. Since the city is multicultural, a lot of different ethnic restaurants can be found. Restaurants range from being rather luxurious and expensive to being ordinary and affordable.

Adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org. Accessed on: April 4^th, 2013.

1. Answer the following questions using complete answers.

a)  What are Amsterdam’s attractions? Mention only two.

They are (historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, its red-light district, and its many cannabis coffee shops).

b)  Why do people in Amsterdam prefer to use bicycles? Give two reasons.

Because of their convenience, Amsterdam's small size, the large number of bike paths, the flat terrain, and the arguable inconvenience of driving an automobile.

c)  How is the nightlife in Amsterdam?

It’s vibrant and diverse.

2. Choose TRUE or FALSE according to the text.

a)  TRUE   /   FALSE           The number of tourists is not increasing in Amsterdam.

b)  TRUE   /   FALSE           Most hotels are located in the city centre.

c)  TRUE   /   FALSE           People use much more cars than bikes.

d)  TRUE   /   FALSE           Most of the bikes we see on the street are new. 

e)  TRUE   /   FALSE           Bike traffic is safe.

f)   TRUE   /   FALSE           All kinds of people use bikes in Amsterdam.

g)  TRUE   /   FALSE           Most of the tourists come from the USA.

h)  TRUE   /   FALSE           There were more deaths related to traffic than murder.

3. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the present perfect tense.

a)  Mom and Dad ___________have left___________ (leave) to Europe.

b)  I ___________have traveled___________ (travel) abroad many times.

c)  The children ___________have helped___________ (help) to clean the house.

d)  Sarah ___________has bought___________ (buy) a nice present for her mom.

4. Write sentences using the present perfect and the words given.

a)  I’m tired. (I / walk / miles)

I have walked miles.

b)  It’s cooler in here now. (he / open / the window)

He has opened the window.

c)  We can go to the market now. (Mom/ make/ a shopping list)

Mom has made a shopping list.

5. Ask for the information in bold. Use the present perfect.

a)  Where have they gone to?

They have gone to Italy.

b)  What has he done?

He has done the homework.

6. Complete with for or since.

a)  _______since_______ Easter.

b)  _______for_______ two weeks.

c)  _______since_______ my birthday.

d)  _______for_______ a few minutes.

7. Read the situations and make questions using HOW LONG.

a)  My brother is engaged. 

How long has your brother been engaged?

    

b)  I know Mary very well.

How long have you known Mary?   

8. Make (+) affirmative, (–) negative or (?) interrogative sentences. Use the present perfect tense.

a) Bill/ phone/ his friend (–)  

Bill hasn’t phoned his friend.  

b) What/ Barbara/ tell the police (?)

What has Barbara told the police?

c) We/ pay/ bill  (+) 

We have paid the bill.