ENIS 1

1. The Island of Gigha and Seamus McSporran
Instructions. Here you are provided with a set of questions. Read the article entitled
The Island of Gigha and Seamus McSporran, and then answer the questions. Mark
with an (X) the correct answer(s).
01. What do people who live in the inland do?
a. Farmers
b. Fishermen
c. Both
02. How far is the Isle of Gigha from Glasgow, Scotland?
a. 120 miles
b. A 20-minute ferry ride
c. 192 km plus a ferry ride
03. Can you see Ireland from Gigha?
a. Yes, from the seashore.
b. Yes, from the island’s highest mountain.
c. No, you can’t see Ireland.
04. What attractions do tourists visit in the island?
a. Ancient ruins and carved stones
b. The early Scottish Kingdom of Dalraida
c. The Hebrides
05. What’s the most important village in the island?
a. Tayinloan
b. Ardminish
c. Gigha Town
06. How many stores can we find in the Isle of Gigha?
a. Several
b. Only one
c. None
Reading Exercises for ENIS Level 1

2. 07. If you want to send a postcard from the island, where can you find the post office?
a. In the only town’s shop
b. There’s no post office in the island.
c. You need to go to Glasgow.
08. What kind of jobs does Seamus McSporran NOT have? (Check the ones that are
not applicable to Seamus.)
a. School bus driver i. Petrol pump attendant
b. Piermaster j. Town major
c. Marriages’ register k. Death’s register
d. Postman l. Hearse driver
e. Bicycle renter m. Taxi driver
f. Ambulance driver n. Births’ register
g. Rent collector o. Undertaker
h. Fireman p. Car dealer
09. What special award (prize) did Seamus McSporran get?
a. British Empire Medal for his help to buy the island
b. British Empire Medal for his dedication to his 14 jobs
c. British Empire Medal for his cooperation with the islanders
10. Who are now the actual owners of the island?
a. A bank in Switzerland
b. The islanders
c. A private UK company
Gigha in spring time
Reading Exercises for ENIS Level 1