English B1 The Bird Man

Choose the correct answer, A or B. 1. What is true about swan marking in the 12th century A. It protected the kings food. B. It wasnt a very popular job. 2. Who attends the Swan Upping ceremony A. the Swan Marker and his team. B. all members of the Royal Family 3. What is true about the journey along the River Thames A. Its final destination is Oxfordshire. B. Eighteen rowing boats are needed for all the Uppers. 4. What do Uppers traditionally wear A. a feather in their cap. B. red and white clothes. 5. How do the Uppers get their name A. from sitting up on the riverbank. B. from lifting the swans up. 6. What is different about the swan markers job today A. Markers nowadays actually count all the swans. B. It also educates people about the swans.