TEST 2 - PET Buster
TEST 2 - PET Buster
G.Read the text Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're
likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and
polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a
longer stay?The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's
character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For
something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic
street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the
main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20
minutes.Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to
spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To
explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along
the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap
way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous
Chatuchak street market.The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in
the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have
little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried
chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose
whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food
stands. After you've seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the
spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch
the live snake show. You can even touch a snake yourself if you want to!
Circle the correct answer
True False
True False
3. Phra Kanong is further away from the main tourist sites than Khao San Road is.
True False
True False
5. Taking the Skytrain is a faster way to see the city than going by taxi.
True False
True False
58-48-excellent 47-36 –very good 35-24 –good 23-12-OK 11-0 –try harder
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