Read the passages and write True for (T) of False for (F).
His early life
George Washington was born in Virginia. His family owned a big farm and had George didn’t have much
education. During his life he had three jobs: he was a farmer, a soldier, and a politician. He loved the life of a
farmer. He grew tobacco and owned horses. He worked hard but he also liked dancing and going to the theatre.
In 1759 he married a widow called Martha Custis. They were happy together, but didn’t have any children.
His later life
He was Commander-in-Chief of the army and fought the British in the War of Independence. When the war
ended in 1781 he was happy to go back to the farm, but his country wanted him to be President. Finally, in
1789, he became President, and gave his name to the new capital city. He started the building of the White
House, but he never lived in it. By 1797 he was tired of politics. He went back to his farm and died there two
years later.
1. He came from a rich family.
2. He loved being a politician.
3. He worked hard.
4. He had a lot of other interests.
5. He had a good education.
6. He married, but didn’t have any children.
7. He was in office for eight years.
8. He was happy to live and work on the farm.
9. Finally he was tired of politics and resigned.
10. Americans loved him very much.
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