Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Sam's granddad was going to take Sam and his two brothers, James and Evan on vacation. They could choose to go to the lake or the beach. If they chose the lake, they would get to go on their granddad's boat. If they chose the beach, there would be sand to dig in. All three boys began to clap and cheer for the beach! The boys left their house in their granddad's van to drive to the beach. They drove by their school on the way. The boys were glad to be out for the summer. On the road, the boys played a game. Whoever counted the most big trucks would be the winner. James counted one hundred and five trucks. This was more than Sam or Evan counted. Evan pointed out the window at a man dressed all in black riding a black motorcycle. The man had a long beard. When they got to the beach, their granddad told them to put on sunscreen so they would not get sun burned. The boys grabbed their pails and shovels and ran down on to the sand near the water. Their granddad brought a chair to sit on and a large umbrella to give him shade. He also brought some noodles for the boys to float on if they went into the water. Sam found a piece of wood washed up on the beach. He used it make a bridge over large hole that the boys had dug.

1. Who's going on vacation?
2. What choices did they have?
3. What did they decide on?
4. How did they spend the time while going there?
5. Who won?
6. How many did he count?
7. What did the oldest one say to his grandkids?
8. How did the boys spend their time at the beach?
9. How did they feel?
10. Why?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Sam's granddad, Sam, James, and Evan
2. go to the lake or the beach
3. beach
4. they counted the big trucks
5. James
6. 105
7. put on sunscreen
8. They dug holes
9. glad
10. They weren't in school.

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Zurich or Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in north-central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. The municipality has approximately 400,028 inhabitants, the urban agglomeration 1.315 million and the Zurich metropolitan area 1.83 million. Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.

Permanently settled for about 2000 years, Zurich was founded by the Romans, who, in 15 BC, called it "". However, early settlements have been found dating back more than 6400 years ago. During the Middle Ages, Zurich gained the independent and privileged status of imperial immediacy and, in 1519, became a primary centre of the Protestant Reformation in Europe under the leadership of Huldrych Zwingli.

The official language of Zurich is German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect. Many museums and art galleries can be found in the city, including the Swiss National Museum and the Kunsthaus. Schauspielhaus Zurich is one of the most important theatres in the German-speaking world.

Zurich is a leading global city and among the world's largest financial centres despite having a relatively small population. The city is home to a large number of financial institutions and banking giants. Most of Switzerland's research and development centres are concentrated in Zurich and the low tax rates attract overseas companies to set up their headquarters there.

1. What is the official language of Zurich?
2. What country is it located in?
3. How many people are in the Zurich metropolitan area?
4. How long has it been permanently settled for?
5. By who?
6. When?
7. What happened in 1519?
8. What is the main spoken language?
9. Can you name one of its museums?
10. What about one of its theatres?
11. What is it one of the largest centres of?
12. Where are most of its research and development centres?
13. What attracts foreign companies there?
14. How long ago were the earliest settlements dated there?
15. What status did it gain in the Middle Ages?
16. What is Kunsthaus?
17. Which lake is it locate at the northwestern tip of?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. German
2. Switzerland
3. 1.83 million
4. for about 2000 years
5. Romans
6. 15 BC
7. it became a primary centre of the Protestant Reformation in Europe under the leadership of Huldrych Zwingli
8. A local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialec
9. the Swiss National Museum
10. Schauspielhaus Zurich
11. financial centres
12. in Zurich
13. low tax rates
14. 6400 years ago
15. the independent and privileged status
16. Museum
17. Lake Zurich

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(CNN)Barcelona took full advantage of arch-rival Real Madrid's humiliating derby defeat to close the gap in the La Liga title race to just one point with thrilling 5-2 win over Athletic Bilbao Sunday.

Lionel Messi gave Barca the perfect start by grabbing his 33rd goal of the season and had a hand in his team's other four goals at the San Memes stadium.

Messi's opener had a touch of fortune as it came from a deflected free-kick and he set up Luis Suarez for the Uruguay forward to double the advantage before halftime.

Athletic refused to lie down and Mikel Rico pulled a goal back on the hour mark before Messi's goalbound header was then turned into his own net by Oscar de Marcos.

The Catalan giants went 4-1 ahead when Neymar scored his 23rd of the season, Messi again with the assist.

Aritz Aduriz pulled another goal back for Athletic but the home team's hopes ended when Xabier Etxeita was shown a straight red card for a nasty challenge on Suarez before Pedro Rodriguez added a fifth.

It was the ninth straight win for Barca, who will have taken heart from seeing Real thrashed 4-0 by reigning champions Atletico Madrid Saturday.

Man Utd held

Barcelona's fellow European powerhouses Manchester United missed the opportunity to close up in the English Premier League title race when it was held 1-1 at West Ham.

The home side looked set to secure all three points after a superb piece of skill from Senegal's Cheikhou Kouyate just after half time at Upton Park.

1. Which team is Lionel Messi on?
2. How many times has he scored so far this season?
3. How many others did he help with?
4. Where was the game played?
5. Who is the ultimate rival of Barcelona?
6. Who won in Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?
7. What was the final score?
8. And when did the game take place?
9. What title are they fighting for
10. How many goals has Neymar made so far?
11. Who received a red card?
12. Why?
13. This ended the hopes of which team?
14. How many wins has Barca had in a row?
15. Who are the current champions?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Barca
2. 33
3. four
4. San Memes stadium
5. Real Madrid
6. Barcelona
7. 5-2
8. Sunday
9. La Liga
10. 23
11. Xabier Etxeita
12. challenge on Suarez
13. Athletic
14. nine
15. Atletico Madrid