Famous people: George Washington

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George was president twice.

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George's family was poor.

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George had to learn to be responsible since an early age.

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George Washington died at his hometown.

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George Washington was born in winter.

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George Washington served as president for 11 years.

Read the text and complete the gaps with the numbers below. George Washington was born on 22nd February , in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in the USA. George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only . In 1753, at the , George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January , George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December .

Read the text and decide whether the sentence below is true or false. George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the USA.George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brother. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learned to be responsible as a child because his father died when he was only 11 years old. In 1753, at the age of 21, George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 1759, George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 1799. George was an only child in the family.

Choose the correct item. George liked hunting with his dad. His elder brothers ________ went along.

Choose the correct item. In 1797, George completed his second term as president _________ he retired to Virginia.

Choose the correct item. George became an independent child _________ his father died when he was a young boy.

Choose the correct item. People respected George _________ they elected him president.