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Reading Comprehension Tasks
1. Are the following sentences about the text true or false? If there is not
enough information, say don't know.
1) In 43 AD the Emperor Vespasian launched the invasion of Britain.
2) A major asset to the Empire was gold.
3) Britain of that time was a strong nation.
4) Britain then consisted of a different tribes.
5) Claudius wanted Rome to be stronger by annexing new lands.
6) Four legions occupied the South East in 10 days.
7) The II Augusta commanded by Claudius moved south west by land and sea.
2. Try to complete the following sentences, if possible, in your own words
without looking into the text.
1) The Emperor Claudius started his invasion of … .
2) Britain was not a nation then, but … .
3) Some were pro-Roman due to … .
4) Claudius needed to secure his position by … .
5) … these four legions totaled 50,000 men.
6) They quickly occupied the South East and then … .
7) The II Augusta moved South West by … .
3. Answer the following questions:
1) Who and when launched the invasion of Britain?
2) Why did he decide to attack Britain? What was the reason for that?
3) How do we understand the term 'nation' today?
4) Was Britain of that time a strong nation? Why? (Why not?)
5) Was there inter-tribal rivalry in the Empire?
6) What did Claudius need?
7) Who led the invasion?
4. Put fifteen questions to the text. Arrange them as a plan.
3 Reading Comprehension Tasks 1. Are the following sentences about the text true or false? If there is not enough information, say don't know. 1) In 43 AD the Emperor Vespasian launched the invasion of Britain. 2) A major asset to the Empire was gold. 3) Britain of that time was a strong nation. 4) Britain then consisted of a different tribes. 5) Claudius wanted Rome to be stronger by annexing new lands. 6) Four legions occupied the South East in 10 days. 7) The II Augusta commanded by Claudius moved south west by land and sea. 2. Try to complete the following sentences, if possible, in your own words without looking into the text. 1) The Emperor Claudius started his invasion of … . 2) Britain was not a nation then, but … . 3) Some were pro-Roman due to … . 4) Claudius needed to secure his position by … . 5) … these four legions totaled 50,000 men. 6) They quickly occupied the South East and then … . 7) The II Augusta moved South West by … . 3. Answer the following questions: 1) Who and when launched the invasion of Britain? 2) Why did he decide to attack Britain? What was the reason for that? 3) How do we understand the term 'nation' today? 4) Was Britain of that time a strong nation? Why? (Why not?) 5) Was there inter-tribal rivalry in the Empire? 6) What did Claudius need? 7) Who led the invasion? 4. Put fifteen questions to the text. Arrange them as a plan.
