Question

Read the text. Are the statements true or false?

MANUELA DA SILVA FROM PORTUGAL
People think it’s always warm and sunny in Portugal, but January and February are often cold, wet, and grey. I don’t like winter. I usually meet friends in restaurants and bars and we chat. Sometimes we go to a Brazilian bar. I love Brazilian music. But then suddenly it’s a summer and at weekends we drive to the beach, sunbathe, and go swimming. I love summer.

1. Manuela goes to a Brazilian bar in summer. __
2. Manuela doesn’t like winter but she likes summer. __
3. Manuela goes swimming in summer. __
4. The weather is always warm and sunny in Portugal. __
5. Manuela is from Brazil. __
6. Manuela goes to bars with her friends when it’s cold and grey. __

Answer 1

The text about Manuela da Silva from Portugal provides insights into her winter activities and her enjoyment of summer, leading to confirmation of her preferences and behaviors during these seasons. Statement 1( false), statement 2(true), statement 3 (true), statement 4(false), statement 5( false), statement 6 (true).

Step-by-step explanation:

After reading the text about Manuela da Silva from Portugal, here are the answers to whether the statements are true or false:

1. Manuela goes to a Brazilian bar in summer. False. (The text specifies she goes to bars during winter).
2. Manuela doesn’t like winter but she likes summer. True. (She expresses dislike for winter and love for summer).
3. Manuela goes swimming in summer. True. (She mentions going swimming when it suddenly becomes summer).
4. The weather is always warm and sunny in Portugal. False. (The passage indicates that January and February can be cold, wet, and grey).
5. Manuela is from Brazil. False. (She is from Portugal, though she enjoys Brazilian bars and music).
6. Manuela goes to bars with her friends when it’s cold and grey. True. (She meets friends in restaurants and bars in winter).

Seasonal changes impact activities and the enjoyment of different weathers is evident from the lifestyle of Manuela.