Reading Part 3
Read the text and choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use all of them. You cannot
use any heading more than once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
List of headings
A. A big problem for
a small country
B. At a cultural crossroads
C. Architectural landmark
D. Attractive to learners of English
E. The influence of Britain
F. Unpredictable
weather
G. Making movies
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1. Malta is one of only a few truly bilingual countries. English language newspapers,
books and magazines are sold everywhere, many TV and radio channels broadcast in
English, movies are in English, and much of the islands’ cultural programme is in English
too. This, together with an excellent climate and the option to combine learning and
holidays, makes Malta a popular place for studying English.
2. The British ruled Malta for 150 years and independence came only in 1964. Naturally,
the Maltese adopted the British system of
administration, education and legislation. Signs
of British lifestyle are everywhere: there are English-style pubs, telephone booths and post
boxes. There is even a British-style Labour Party office on Republic Street — visitors are
welcome! The British feel at home in Malta, as cars drive on the left.
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3. In recent years, Malta has become one of Europe’s most popular
film and television
locations. The Maltese Islands, their beautiful, unspoiled coastlines and breathtaking
architecture have been home to several blockbusters such as Gladiator, The Count of
Monte Cristo, Troy and Munich as well as prestigious dramas and sitcoms such as the
BBC’s Byron and ITV’s Coronation Street, and more recently the
TV series Game of
Thrones.
4. Malta is not one island, as most people think, but five. English, which is the official
language, is spoken by almost all Maltese people. Another official language is Maltese, a
dialect of Arabic, which is written in the Latin alphabet. Today, Malta fully understands
the importance of its position between Europe and the Middle East. Besides speaking
European languages such as English and Italian, many Maltese also speak Arabic.
5. Malta has no rivers or lakes. Many rely on rain, which does not come
every summer,
and causes floods in winter. If you’re in Malta during the summer months, there’s no need
for an umbrella. But come in October and the islands are flooded with rain. Shortage of
water has stimulated the building of special factories that remove salt from the sea water.
Nowadays they provide more than half of the country’s freshwater needs. Officially, the
tap water is safe to drink in Malta, but it tastes awful.
6. The Maltese capital, Valletta, is often called a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. It
was created by the Knights of Malta and is perhaps Malta’s greatest treasure. Impressive
fortifications surround the city to this day. Valletta is famous for its
narrow streets,
churches, palaces, museums and baroque buildings. According to UNESCO, this
magnificent city is one of the most concentrated historical areas in the world.
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