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[C10T4] - Manham port
Questions 1 - 5:
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
MANHAM PORT
1
Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
AIt was safe from enemy attack.
BIt was convenient for river transport.
CIt had a good position on the sea coast.
2
What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
Athe improvement in mining techniques
Bthe increase in demand for metals
Cthe discovery of tin in the area
3
Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
Ashortage of fuel
Bpoor transport systems
Clack of skills among local people
4
What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
AThe workers went away.
BTraditional skills were lost.
CBuildings were used for new purposes.
5
What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
Adiscover the location of the original port
Bprovide jobs for the unemployed
Crebuild the port complex
6-10
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Tourist attractions in Manham |
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|
Place |
Features and activities |
Advice |
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copper mine |
specially adapted miners’ 6 take visitors into the mountain |
the mine is 7 and enclosed – unsuitable for children and animals |
|
village school |
classrooms and a special exhibition of 8 |
a 9 is recommended |
|
‘The George’ (old sailing ship) |
the ship’s wheel (was lost but has now been restored) |
children shouldn’t use the 10 |
