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An Interview With A President - Reading Exercise
Beginner Level
Read the text and then choose the best answer for each question.
An Interview With A President
The President of France works in Paris. His office is in a very beautiful old building called the Elysee Palace. Every day he starts work at 7 am and finishes very late.
"I love my country," he says. "My job is very difficult but very interesting. I meet many important people from different countries. I travel a lot and speak to many people."
The President speaks English and German, but he always speaks French in France. He likes French food, but he does not have much time to go to restaurants. He eats lunch at his desk most days.
"My favourite place in Paris is the garden at the palace," he says. "It is quiet there. Sometimes I walk there and think about important decisions."
1. Where does the President work?
a) In a palace
b) In an office building
c) In a museum
2. What time does the President start work?
a) At 9 am
b) Very early
c) At lunchtime
3. How does the President feel about his job?
a) He wants to stop
b) He likes it
c) He finds it boring
4. When does the President speak French?
a) In his own country
b) Only with visitors
c) When he travels
5. Where does the President usually have lunch?
a) In restaurants
b) At home
c) At his work
6. Why does the President like the palace garden?
a) It is peaceful
b) It is beautiful
c) It is big
7. How long are the President's working days?
a) Very short
b) Normal length
c) Very long
8. What languages can the President speak?
a) Only French
b) Many languages
c) Three languages
