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The old colonel had an interesting career in the army for 51 years before retiring at age 69. He has traveled extensively, visiting countries like Australia, South Africa, Russia, and a small Italian island. Though he has been married four times, none lasted more than five years. He believes love is greatest but that women do not understand him. He has met many famous people through his career and travels.

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The Old Colonel Full Text With Activities

The old colonel had an interesting career in the army for 51 years before retiring at age 69. He has traveled extensively, visiting countries like Australia, South Africa, Russia, and a small Italian island. Though he has been married four times, none lasted more than five years. He believes love is greatest but that women do not understand him. He has met many famous people through his career and travels.

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READING TIME NAME: ________________ DATE: ______________________

THE OLD COLONEL


“I think I have had a very interesting life. I'm 73 now and I don't work anymore. I
was in the army for 51 years. I retired when I was 69. I have been to so many
countries that I can't remember all of them. I've been to Australia six or seven
times and to South Africa three times. I have also been once to Russia but I didn't
like it at all: too much cold for me!
They say that love is the greatest thing and I agree. I've been married four times
but never for more than five years. I don't think women really understand me!
I've never been on television, but I've been on the radio once. It was a programme
about life in the military about twenty years ago. I met the Prime Minister on the
same day. Actually, I've met a lot of famous people: members of the royal family, famous politicians and also
famous cinema and television personalities. I've never met the American President, though, which is a pity.
Because I've travelled a lot, I've seen a lot of wonderful things and have also eaten and drank some strange
foods and drinks. I ate cat and rat in India and drank something called Mirto on a little island in Italy many
years ago.”

1. Answer the following questions.


A. What job did he have before retiring?
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B. How long was he in the army?
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C. How many times has he been to Australia?
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D. Did he like Russia? Why?
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E. Why has he married so many times?
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F. Has he ever been on television?
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G. When did he meet the Prime Minister?
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H. Where did he drink Mirto?
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2. Find the synonyms for the following words in the text above.
1. fascinating ____________ 4. cool ________________ 7. shame ______________
2. armed forces __________ 5. In fact _______________ 8. amazing ______________
3. occasion _____________ 6. well-known ______________ 9. odd _______________

3. Are these sentences true, false or not mentioned?


1. The old colonel met the American President once on the radio. ________________
2. He ate rat and cat on his trip to India. ________________
3. He’s never drunk unusual drinks. _________________
4. He met one of his wives in Russia. _________________
5. The old man thinks he’s had a fascinating life after all. _________________
6. He is in his early sixties. _____________________
7. He will retire when he is 73 years old. _______________
8. The old colonel wants to travel to exotic countries again. ________________

4. Write the past participle form of the following verbs.


think ___________ work ____________ eat ____________ marry____________
have __________ like ___________ drink _________ understand ________
be ___________ say ___________ meet __________ remember _________

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