Reading: The Midnight Train
Last winter, I decided to travel to Vienna by train. It was a long journey, but I wanted to see the snowy landscapes. The train departed at 11 PM sharp. At first, the carriage seemed empty, but soon a mysterious man entered and sat opposite me. He wore an old coat and held a peculiar golden box. We did not speak for hours. Suddenly, the train stopped in the middle of a dark forest. The lights flickered and then went out completely. I felt nervous, but the man calmly opened his box. Inside, a bright light glowed, illuminating the whole cabin. He smiled and said, «Don’t worry, it’s just a power cut.»
1. Fill in the blanks
Example: I (go) went to the cinema yesterday.
Complete the sentences using verbs from the text in Past Simple.
2. The carriage empty at the beginning.
3. A mysterious man the compartment.
4. He on the seat opposite me.
5. The man a strange golden box in his hands.
6. The lights before going out.
7. I very nervous when the train stopped.
8. The light inside the box brightly.
2. Multiple Choice
Example: Select the best option to complete the statement.
1. Why did the narrator choose to travel by train?
2. What was distinct about the man’s appearance?
3. Where did the train stop unexpectedly?
4. How did the man react to the power cut?
3. True or False
Example: Select True if the statement agrees with the text.
4. Vocabulary Match
Example: Match the word with its definition.
