Question

Read the text about Ferndig Islands to decide if each sentence is True or False.

There was no one living on the islands in the 1980s.

Flowers are for sale in the island shop.

The church is at the top of the highest hill.

There is one beach on St. Michael Island where it is safe to swim.

It is possible to take a boat trip on a Saturday.

There is a fee for landing on the islands.
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Answer 1

Відповідь:

Statements:

1. There was no one living on the islands in the 1980s.

- False. In 1991, two families moved back to the islands.

2. Flowers are for sale in the island shop.

- True. The shop on the islands sells perfumes made from wild flowers and herbs.

3. The church is at the top of the highest hill.

- True. The text mentions a steep path signposted to the church at the highest point on the island.

4. There is one beach on St. Michael Island where it is safe to swim.

- True. Priory Beach on the eastern side of the island is mentioned as safe for swimming.

5. It is possible to take a boat trip on a Saturday.

- Not mentioned in the text. Therefore, the statement is neither true nor false.

6. There is a fee for landing on the islands.

- True. The text mentions that the charge for landing on the islands is included in the ticket for boat trips, and if visitors take their own boat, they need to bring money for landing.