Kalkan Keeps a Taste of Summer as Autumn Arrives

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How to approach this practice

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What is the main purpose of the article?

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   1. To compare Turkish food traditions
   2. To present Kalkan as an active autumn destination
   3. To explain how to operate a day gulet
   4. To warn travelers about October weather
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   Answer

   To present Kalkan as an active autumn destination

   The article presents Kalkan as an appealing, active autumn alternative to quieter resorts.

   For travelers seeking sunshine without the full pressure of peak summer, October in Kalkan offers a balanced alternative.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   What can readers infer about Kalkan’s harborfront restaurants?

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   1. They are mainly closed in October
   2. They serve only local residents
   3. They contribute to evening activity
   4. They are located far from the bay
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   Answer

   They contribute to evening activity

   Their continued popularity helps preserve the town’s lively evening character.

   Harborfront restaurants continue to attract many visitors, so travelers can still find a lively place to eat and spend the evening.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   What does “Their activity” refer to in the third paragraph?

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   1. The restaurants’ service
   2. The visitors’ spending
   3. The sunsets’ changing colors
   4. The boats’ movements
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   Answer

   The boats’ movements

   The pronoun refers to the traditional wooden boats moving through the bay.

   Their activity helps maintain the impression that the summer season is still continuing.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   Why does the article mention partly empty bars elsewhere?

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   1. To describe Kalkan’s nightlife
   2. To emphasize a contrasting experience
   3. To recommend cheaper drinks
   4. To explain autumn’s shorter days
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   To emphasize a contrasting experience

   This detail strengthens the contrast between Kalkan and quieter autumn resorts.

   There, autumn may bring quiet streets, partly empty bars, and a strong sense that the busy season has ended.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   How is Kalkan’s October atmosphere characterized overall?

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   1. Completely deserted and impractical
   2. Busy everywhere and highly crowded
   3. Calmer yet still energetic
   4. Beautiful but without services
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   Answer

   Calmer yet still energetic

   The town remains energetic even though its beaches become calmer.

   Kalkan provides a different experience: its beaches may be calmer, but its restaurants, boats, and evening activity continue to give the town energy.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

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   What relationship does the article establish between transport and seasonal travel?

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   1. Transport becomes less useful near the harbor
   2. Taxi access supports autumn convenience
   3. Villas eliminate the need for transport
   4. Other destinations offer more taxis
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   Taxi access supports autumn convenience

   Taxi availability makes movement easier when other destinations reduce services.

   This can make moving around the resort more convenient, particularly at a time of year when other destinations may have fewer open businesses and services.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

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   How is the information organized?

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   1. Chronological history followed by predictions
   2. Problems followed by several proposed solutions
   3. Scenery followed by activities and practical comparisons
   4. Transport instructions followed by restaurant reviews
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   Scenery followed by activities and practical comparisons

   The article moves from atmosphere and scenery to activities, practical benefits, and comparison.

   The resort’s appeal, however, is not limited to its views.

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The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

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