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Module 1 H olidays___________________________ 2

Module 2 Going places_______________________ 8

Checkpoint 1(1-2)___________________________ 14

Module 3 Against the law ____________________ 18

Module 4 Thrills and ch ills___________________ 24

Checkpoint 2 (3-4)___ _ 30

Module 5 Modern life 32

Module 6 Save our planet____________________ 38

Checkpoint 3 (5-6)---------------------------------- — 44

Module 7 Celebrities---------------------------------- 46

Module 8 Entertainment----------------------------- 52

Checkpoint 4 (7-8)__________________________ 58 I

Module 9 Let’s celebrate____________________ 60 '/

Module 10 Get the m essage__________________ 66 /I

Checkpoint 5 (9-10)_________________________ 72 \ /I
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Module 11 Mind m atters_____________________ 74 \ / /

Module 12 Health and fitn ess________________ 80

Checkpoint 6 (11-12)_________________________ 86

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7 -* Student
A. Circle the correct answer.

1. The chocolate cake looked very appealing / complimentary to Debbie and she looked forward to eating it.
2. Jenny is really pleased with her summer job because she gets free rates / lodging as well as free meals.
3. Maria tries to require / avoid food which contains nuts because she is allergic to them.
4. Astronauts experience gravity / weightlessness when they go into space.
5. After the accident the company made health and safety its insurance / priority.
6. Our manager organised a charter /team-building trip for us to the Peak District.

B. Complete the text with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.

equipment scuba diving value incentive outings budget ranging all-inclusive

My wife and I recently booked a(n) (1) all-inclusive

two-week holiday to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt and on a £1000

(2) budget we managed to get a luxurious hotel. It was great

(3) value______ for money; our room had a beautiful view of the

Red Sea. Also, we took some (4) scuba diving lessons and after

completing the course, we went on our first dive; it was an amazing

experience.

We went on several (5) outings as well, and I particularly

enjoyed the camel ride in the desert. Unfortunately, my wife did not

share my enthusiasm as her camel tried to bite her several times!

However, she cheered up when we went to the Sharm el Sheikh shopping mall, which has lots of interesting shops

with local and foreign products. Sharm el Sheikh has much to offer tourists and there are plenty of things to do

(6) ranging fr0m relaxing on the beach to doing a variety of sports. There is something for everyone and I highly

recommend it as a place to visit.

C. Choose a, b or c.

1. The students at this school are both food and accommodation.

a. provided with b. catered to c. certified with

2. Playing chess a lot of concentration. c. requires
a. combines b. considers

3. Your passport is not____ any more. You must have it renewed.

a. available b. valid c. partial

4. If the plan is slightly , I think it will be approved by the committee.
(a?)modified
b. mandatory c. obligatory

5. Did you get enough_____for the dinner tonight?

^beverages b. meals c. packages

6. My uncle is in the car business. c. rental
a. purchase b. incentive

7. Many actors like to live dangerously and perform the in their films themselves.
c. getaways
a. experiments (b)stunts

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A. Circle the correct answer.
1. There was a lot of traffic and I got / arrived to the cinema after the film had started.
2. There are a lot of youth hotels / hostels around the town.
3. The beggar approached / came me and asked me for some money.
4. We experienced some turbulence during ourfflight)/ tour to New York.
5. Long trips / voyages always make me feel seasick.
6. We usually spend our holidays in the mountains but this year we decided to go to a seaside accommodation / resort.
7. They set out on an expedition / excursion to conquer the top of the mountain.
8. How long is the journey / travel from London to Manchester?
9. The famous pop star stayed in one of the hotel’s luxurious cabins / suites.

10. It didn’t take us long to get / reach our final destination.

B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in capitals.

A few weeks ago my friend Kate gave me a very appealing

description 0f a paragliding holiday. Her enthusiasm for DESCRIBE
IMPRESS
the sport made such an impression on me ^ a t I made the DECIDE

decision to have a go at it myself. Paragliding is becoming ADVERTISE

an increasingly popular sport in the UK and travel brochures are full of ASSIST
ATTRACT
advertisements for paragliding holidays. I was drawn to paragliding

because it sounded exciting and fun. When I first started, I was a bit nervous

but after completing a course, I felt confident enough to go out on my own without

assistance it was well worth the effort because the view of the landscape below

was breathtaking and now I understand the attraction(s) this sport holds for so

many people.

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С. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets.

1. Angela usually wears (usually wear) contact lenses. She doesn't like (not like) wearing glasses very much.

(enjoy) helping people.
2. The number of people without jobs /s increasing (increase) every day.

3. Alex /s thinking of (think of) moving to Canada.

4. Flight 928 to Paris_______leaves______ (leave) at 8:30 am.

5. Congratulations! Your work /s improving (improve) all the time.

6. My sister works________(work) as a nurse because she really enjoys

7. ...and now Smith has the ball and he_______ scores (score)!

8. Rivers________ flow________(flow) into the sea.

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D. Complete the dialogues with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or the Present Progressive.

1. A: I can’t stand him any more. 5. A: How’s your leg?

B: Why are you so upset? B: It still hurts (still hurt) but

A: He is always leaving (alwavs leave) his it is getting (get) better.

clothes on the floor. 6. А: Сап I borrow your knife?

2. A: How often do Y °u(Dlav) teBn:niNso?, I am using (use) it.

B: Twice a week. 7. A: Who is Michael talking (Michael talk) to?

3. A: Excuse me does thls ba9 belon9 (baa belona) В: I believe (believe) that’s his wife.
to you?
8. A: There goes (qo) the bus!

В: Yes, thank you. B: There’s no point in hurrying now.

4. A: Hi, Kate! Are you and John ready to go?

B: No, Jo h n _________ /5having_______ (have) a bath
at the moment.

Emm/nation Practice,

E. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

1. The to the North Pole was a failure because of 4. My flight is not. . to arrive until 8pm, so don’t

bad planning. come to the airport too early.

a. expedition c. excursion a. booked (^scheduled

b. tour d. voyage b. organised d. appointed

2. As we. . the garden, we could see beautiful 5. If we try to learn about and appreciate other cultures,

butterflies hovering above the flowers. we our horizons.

a. came c. approached a. spread c. develop

b. got d. arrived b. broaden d. grow

3. The book is about the many. communities in the 6. He’s decided to sell his big house in the city and move

city and it describes their experiences of rebuilding to a little in the country.

their lives in a new country. a. room c. accommodation

a. inhabitant c. traveller b. cottage d. hostel

b. immigrant d. tourist

F. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

1. A:_____ to the concert tonight? 4. It always_____ here in January.

B: Of course! a. is snowing c. snow

a. Do you come c. Are coming b. snows d. snowing

b. Are you coming d. You are coming 5. Hi, Paul! I windsurfing this afternoon.

2. A: Are you alright Sally? You look terrible. Would you like to come?

В: I I have the flu. a. am going c. go

a. thinking c. think b. am to go d. going

b. am thinking d. thought 6. This new perfume really good.
a. smell c. smelling

3. A: you sugar in your coffee? b. is smelling d. smells

B: No, thanks. c. Are.Jiking
d. Do.Jiking
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b. Are.Jike

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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra words/phrases which
you do not need to use.

coral reef waterfall cathedral rainforest conference room fjord archaeological site pond

1. He jumped off a(n). waterfall . and then swam to shore.

2. Simon has a fish pond . in his back garden.

3. The wedding will take place in one of the country’s oldest _ cathedrals

4. We went to various archaeological sites while we were in Peru.

5. The government is trying to protect the rainforest________ and all the species living in it from destruction.

6. The company booked a conference room jn the Hilton Hotel for the seminar.

B. Circle the correct answer.

1. Margaret was annoyed with the travel agent / chambermaid because she forgot to replace the towels in our hotel
room.

2. I waited for William in the hotel lounge / monument for two hours.
3. Thel bellboy / stewardess took our suitcases up to our room.
4. I went to visit a Buddhist mosque / temple when I was in Thailand.
5. The hotel spa / beauty salon has two indoor swimming pools, a relaxation room and a massage treatment room.
6. The Islet / volcano suddenly erupted sending out molten rock and ash.

C. Circle the correct answer. 4. Claire, your furniture need needs restoring.
1. Your advice was / were valuable. Thank you. 5. Give me a new tube / bar of toothpaste. This one is
2. There’s a big window in the room so there’s a lot of
empty.
lights/(light] 6. A sudden clap / flash of lightning lit up the sky.
3. You should buy a new piece / pair of jeans.

D. Complete the sentences with the plural form of the words in brackets where necessary.

1. Both m y_______________brothers-in-law______________ (brother-in-law) are doctors.

2. His. luggage (luggage) was so heavy that he had to drag it along.

3. My. feet (foot) are cold. Please turn on the heater.

4. There were hundreds o f. m,ce___________________ (mouse) in the old house.
5. We saw some beautiful _
deer . (deer) in Richmond Park on Sunday.

E. Choose a, b or c.

1. Not people turned up at the meeting yesterday. 5. There’s no need to hurry. We’ve got _ time.

a. plenty b. a few c. many a. many b. plenty of c. lots

2. If I had money, I’d travel around the world. 6. Can I have milk in my coffee, please?
a. many a. some
b. a lot of c. little b. any c. a lot

3. Paul can give you_____ information on this matter, 7. There were too _ people in that restaurant!

a. some b. any c. an a. a few b. many c. much

4. He isn’t a good teacher. He’s got very____ patience 8. There were____ rainy days last summer.

with children. a?Very few b. hardly c. a little

a. few b. a little (c)little

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1. Open the window; it’s kind o f____________stuffy_________________ in here.
2. Are you sure it is _____________ safe________________ to swim at this beach? I’ve heard there are sharks here.
3. He’s bored with his job and wants to find something more___________ challenging___________ .
4. The_____________ scenery_____________ is absolutely breathtaking.
5. What is your final____________destination________ . sir?
6. I don’t like planes because I don’t like_____________ confined____________ spaces.
7. I really like that spa; it has a ______________ relaxing____________ atmosphere.

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There are three extra words which you do not need
to use.

commonly immerse accept expose interact likely
acquaintance enroll broaden
experience

1. At the new science museum visitors can________ interact___________with the exhibits.
2. Reading helps you to _________ broaden_________ your horizons.
3. I want to learn Spanish so I plan to __________ enroll__________ in a Spanish class at the local college.
4. This species of flower is________ commonly________ found in the mountains.
5. I don’t know Peter very well; he is just a(n)______ acquaintance_______.
6. W e ________immersed________ ourselves in the local culture to learn as much as we could about it.
7. She doesn’t think that children should b e _________exposed__________to violence in films.

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Examination Practice

A. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word
given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. There are a lot of cars on the motorway at weekends.

There is a lot of traffic on the motorway at weekends. TRAFFIC

2. My dad never stops criticising my clothes. . my clothes. ALWAYS
My dad _

3. I’m afraid I have some bad news today.

I'm afraid the news is bad _today. BAD

4. Scott, is this your sweater?

Scott does this sweater belong to .you? DOES

5. There were hardly any people at the film premiere. . at the film premiere. FEW
There were _____________ (Very) few people

6. Lisa arranged to see her dentist tomorrow.

Lisa /5seeing her dentist iis going to her dentist tomorrow. IS

B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.

Horse Riding Holiday

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries (1) [Ц the world and one where

(2) many________ unique plants and animals can be found. Tourists and nature travellers alike come

under the spell of a nature wonderland that contains (3) lotsiplenty of tropical forests,

rushing rivers and exotic animals. Its uncrowded beaches, high mountains and amazing

volcanoes leave very (4)_________few people disappointed. One of the

best ways of discovering the many incredible areas of the country

(5 )_________________ on horseback. The Costa Rica Riding

Adventure offers (6 )__________ ?___________four-day journey

through the gorgeous landscapes of the country. The first day

begins in the village of Santa Elena and ends in Las Juntas.

The following morning the ride reaches the beautiful

little village (7 )__________of___________ Solania. The third day

is spent visiting the waterfalls or exploring the mountains

(8 )_________ oat__________ foot or horseback or simply

enjoying the day in the swimming pool. On the last day

you explore the Arenal Volcano, one of the most stunning

features of the country.

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A. Choose a, b or c.

1. The information I found on the Net w as for the research I am doing.
c. active
a. spectacular b. significant

2. Each person’s fingerprints are .

a. remarkable b. extraordinary (fc unique

3. Unfortunately, no house was left by the hurricane.
c. compared
a. scheduled b. untouched

4. The climate in Britain is quite .

a. mild b.gentle c. average

5. There is a cool mountain just outside the village.

a. spring b.geyser c. glacier

6. Not every country is rich in natural .

a. sources b. resources c.particles

7. The between the rock star and the audience during the concert was amazing.

a. interaction b. reservation c.eruption

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box. There are three extra phrases which you do not

need to use.

stand out make up turn out make up for associate with
in search of
in terms of be in for set an example make sense

1. Many people leave their small villages and move to the city__________in search of_________ work.

2. Look at this sentence. I don’t think it________ makes sense_________

3. He is an excellent student and he really__________ stands out_________ from rest of the class.

4. Water is __________ made up___________ 0f hydrogen and oxygen.

5. H e was in for__________ a big surprise when he got home; he discovered that his house had been broken
into.

6. I sent her flowers to try to make up for_________my appalling behaviour last night.

7. All teenagers should be informed about the risks________associated with________taking drugs.

C. Match the words with their definitions.

1. power station x a. very bad or harmful
b. a plan of action
2. expedition c. a building where electricity is produced
d. trip
3. p o l i c y - ^ ^ ^ x ^ . e. something that blocks one’s way or progress

4. obstaclexi^^

5. evil ~

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A. Circle the correct answer.

1. Any lack /(loss of your personal belongings should be reported immediately.
2. He succeeded / achieved in qualifying for the final race.
3. During the summer, I just love lying on the coast / beach sunbathing.
4. Good results can only be managed / accomplished through hard work.
5. The fog / shower made visibility really poor.
6. If this dry weather continues, many countries will face severe food shortages; / absences.
7. What is the climate / weather going to be like tomorrow?
8. He was caught up in a sudden downpour / mist and went home soaking wet.
9. The ship sank just a few miles off the east shore / coast of Ireland.
10. Environmentalists have warned of the serious consequences of climate / weather change.

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs make and do.

1. Have you _____ made up y0ur mind as to what you would like to do when you grow up?

2. Make sure that ац the Wjncj0ws are locked before you leave.

3. While Mary was at my house, she asked if she could make a phone call.

4. I believe that Brandon has made great progress.

5. H e ______ did_______ his best, but he didn’t win the contest.

6. Watching TV for too long can do a lot of harm to your eyes.

7. He makes money by selling hand-made jewellery.

8. This cream w ill do wonders for your dry hands.

C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do and the words/phrases in the box.

a suggestion a mess a complaint duty

noise business work a request damage

1. Julia called the radio station to ________ make a request__________ for her favourite song.

2. Could you please not_____________ make______________ so much________________ noise____________ while the
baby is sleeping?

3. China and Brazil are discussing whether they will__________ r : _c^s-ness___________ with each other concerning oil.

4. The army gave Bryan a medal for courage, but he says that he just did_________his______ duty for his country.

5. As soon as we left the children alone, they___________made a mess__________jn the room.

6. Did the boss ask Craig to _______________ do_______________ some__________________ work___________ for the
project over the weekend?

7. I made a complaint________ to the restaurant manager about the bad service.

8. The hurricane_____________ dio[________________ a jot 0f _____________ damage____________ to the houses by the
coast.

9. If I could________ make a suggestion >| really think that we should meet again next Saturday.

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D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. Use the Present Perfect Simple, the Present Perfect Progressive and the

Past Simple. *

1. A: Where have you been (you be)? Betty has been looking for (look for) you all morning.

B: Really? I _______ went _______ (go) to the bank and then to the supermarket.

2. A :_________ Hasn’t Tom____________ come (not come) back from school yet?
B: Yes, but now h e.
has taken________ (take) the dog for a walk.

3. That is the most delicious meal I have ever eaten (ever eat).

4. Carol has had (have) this computer for five months and it has already broken down

(already break down) twice.

E. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.

1. has Melanie been living in New York? 5. Our parents have been to Mexico twice_____ .

a. When b. How long c. Since then a. just b. yet c. so far

2. Arthur has_____seen a horror film. He can’t stand 6. Betty has been working in this bank______the past few
being frightened, years.

a. ever b. never c. still a. before b. for c. since

3. Belinda started this diet three days . 7. did you buy your mobile phone?

a. before b.recently c.ago a. When b. How long c. How often

4. Haven’t you finished the report ? 8. I haven’t been to the new football stadium.

a. yet b.already c.still a. still b. yet c. never

Examination Practice,

F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. I first met Alice in 2013.

I have known Alice_since__________ 2013. HAVE
EVER
2. My mother has never read such an interesting book before. TIME

It’s the most interesting book my mother has ever__________ read. FOR
CONTINUOUSLY
3. This is Samantha’s second visit to China. China.

This is the second time Samantha has visited HAS

4. It’s been a long time since I last ate goulash.

I have not eaten goulash for_________ a long time.

5. It started raining two days ago and it hasn’t stopped yet.

It has been raining continuously for two days.

6. Ben went to Paris on Monday and he is still there.
Ben _______ has been in Paris since____________ Monday.

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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

1. Marvin was____________thrilled____________ at the prospect of getting promoted. THRILL
DISAPPOINT
2. The band’s performance on stage w as_________disappointing_________
FRIGHTEN
3. The two little children were home alone during the storm and got__________ frightened__________
by the thunder and lightning. IMPRESS
OVERWHELM
4. The bride’s wedding gown was very__________ impressive .
SCARE
5. Terry didn’t know what to do and w as_________ overwhelmed________ by a feeling of despair. BORE

6. The____________ scary noise made me jump.

7. Although my wife enjoyed the film, I found it really____________ boring____________

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of plain ticket counter glorious graceful
the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra struggle affordable
words which you do not need to use. payoff counselling adapt to

splendid dungeon

1. The princess was locked up in a(n)_________ dungeon until she was rescued by a brave knight.

2. Carol was wearing a(n)___________Plain___________ but very elegant dress.

3. David bought the car at a(n)________ affordable_________ price.

4. What a(n)_________ splendid__________idea!

5. There was a long queue in front of the ticket counter .

6. It took Karen a long time to _________ adapt_to__________her new school environment.

7. The sky is blue, the sun is shining - what a(n)_________glorious__________ day!

8. It wasn’t an easy victory as the team had to really_________ struggle__________to win the match.

9. He got top marks in his exams so all the studying he did_________ pa/d off_________ .

C. Circle the correct answer. 5. This trip to the I -Maldives was a / -present from my
grandmother.
1. My mother is the / a surgeon. She works in St John’s
hospital. 6. Mr Davidson is the / an accountant. He lives on the /Q

Pine Street.
2. They travelled to -/the south of France last summer.
3. Nobody is at the /Qhome. My parents are at -/ the work 7. George, who’s on a / the phone?
8. Is that a / the man whose car was stolen?
and my sister is at -/ a school.
4. After school Pauline has the / a guitar lesson.

D. Complete the blanks using a, an, the or -. 5. A: m'/A Mrs Jones asked to see you.
1. The Mediterranean Sea faces a serious B: Who is she? I don’t know her.

pollution problem.

2. A: I’m going for dinner with Sarah. 6. In 2005 the United Nations celebrated their 60th
anniversary.
Do you want to join us?

B: Sorry, I can’t. I’m on a diet. 7. I think the government should help the

3. Elizabeth plays tennis twice a week. unemployed.
8. The Parthenon is a
4. A: Do you go to - work b y car? t
B: No, I take the metro. It’s tbe quickest way to world-famous monument
the city centre.
in Greece.

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Match the words/phrases with their definitions.

1. elegant g a. shining with small flashes of light
b. to examine or look at something in a casual way
2. (get) a new lease of life h c. the highest point of a mountain
d. the plant that produces the grain from which flour is made
3. sparkling а e. to find time to do sth
f. not active for the time being
4. browse b g. graceful and attractive in appearance or manner
h. an improvement in health or appearance
5. wheat d

6. dormant f

7. summit с

8. make time for e

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Examination Practice,

A. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

1. I can’t afford to live on my own. I need to find a flatmate 6. Would you like some of the or the strong cheese

I can the bills with. in the salad?

a. separate c ) split a. remarkable c. gentle

b. remove d. compensate b. average d. mild

2. The law does not you to be an adult until you are 18. 7. The politician has been asked to his decision to
a. consider c. combine
b. provide d. approach accept a free holiday.

a. justify c. cater to

3. After the , there was more than two metres of b. correspond d. value

snow on the ground. 8. _____ value for money, this is an unbeatable offer.

a. mist c. downpour a. Throughout c. In search of

b. fog d. blizzard b. In terms of d. Concerned about

4. After the pipeline explosion, TV pictures showed oil 9 .1know it’s not a fancy hotel but at least we have some

out onto the snow.

a. adapting c. struggling a. reservation c. interaction
b. extract d. privacy
b. spouting d. browsing

5. At first we were disappointed with the trip, but 10. Being very shy is a(n) to making new friends.

everything well in the end. a. source c. outing

a. made up for c. made up b. obstacle d. shortage

b. stood out d. turned out

B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

1. Could you call Sheryl? She has ideas about where 2. Keith EuroRailing from Berlin to Barcelona.
we can go camping next month.
a. has jUSt been finished c. has just finished

a. few c. a few b. was just finished d. has just been finishing

b. a little d. much

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3.New Zealand was location where most of the Lord 7. Matthew w as last person to leave the building.
(a)the c. -
of the Rings films were shot, b. ad.some

a. -c.some

(b)the d. a 8. Do you think that man will one day live in cities at

4. Many people believe that protecting human rights the bottom of the sea?

should be the number one priority today. a. the (c)-

a. the (c) - b. a d. some

b. any d. some 9. What’s wrong? You look really worried! What ?

5. How much time is needed to take care o f pet, such a. happens (c)has happened

as a dog?
b. was happening d. has been happening

a. any c. -

b. the (d)a 10. Unfortunately, factories continue to dump toxic waste

into .

6. Can you please do something about the state of your a. a sea (c)the sea

room? I you all week!

(a)have been asking c. have been asked b. some sea d. sea

b. asked d. ask

C. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, с or d best fits each gap.

Suriname

The Republic of Suriname shares a border with Brazil and is the smallest country in South America. It has (1)_____

inhabitants, less than half a million. Suriname used to be part of the Dutch Republic and many famous football players,

such as Frank Rijkaard and Ruud Gullit, come from Surinamese families and have (2 ) land and homes there. It has

been developing as a tourist (3 )_____ for a number of years, particularly its (4 ) regions on the Atlantic Ocean and

the capital, Paramaribo. The (5 )______city of Paramaribo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lovely old buildings and

parks to stroll and relax in for a few hours. Visitors to Suriname should not miss the New Year’s Eve celebrations, which

start in the morning and are full of dancing, music and street parties. At midnight, people light red firecracker ribbons

in every town square, which is an impressive (6 )_____ . In addition, Suriname features a wide range of plant and animal

life in its largely (7 ) Amazonian rainforest. In fact, approximately 30% of (8 ) country is

protected by law as nature reserves.

1. a. few b. little c. any d. a little
2. a. managed b. approached c. purchased d. modified
3. a. destination b. budget c. space d. sight
4. a. convenient J d. coastal c. active d. corporate
5. a. dormant b. homesick c. grateful d. picturesque
6. a. decor b. request c. wonder d. spectacle
7. a. gentle b. spare ^untouched d. plain
8. a. a b. much (c)the d.-

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Stu.de,nts B o o l37-34

R e a d in g

A. Read the brochure below about a vacation in Costa Rica and answer
the questions 1-9. Choose the best answer а, Ь, с or d.

Eco-Adventure in Costa Rica!

Join Broadreach Summer Adventures this summer and experience
Costa Rica for the vacation of a lifetime in this rainforest paradise. Your
three-week adventure will include outdoor activities such as surfing, scuba
diving, sailing, ski-kayaking, horse riding and backcountry hiking. You
will also participate in a programme to rescue Costa Rica’s endangered sea turtles
and learn from experts about these rare and beautiful creatures and their environment.
In the final week, you will board the Olive Ridley, a 40-foot sailing vessel, for a cruise along
the coast. Many surprises await you, but we can promise this: you will learn skills and leave with
memories that will last a lifetime.

Group Life Rica’s amazing sea turtles. While on the island, you will live
with a host family in a local village and be immersed in the
We maintain a group size of 10-14 individuals, plus two culture. Professional ecologists will introduce you to the
full-time group leaders. The small group size promotes turtle conservation programme. Volunteers take short night
teamwork, cooperation, leadership and compromise. Our shifts, where they monitor turtles and collect eggs, which
trained staff and the participants come together to make are then taken to a safe hatching location. A highlight of the
decisions about activities that suit the goals and abilities of experience is watching baby turtles hatch and make their
the group. You will be able to relax, be yourself and get to way to the ocean. During the day, you will experience the
know and appreciate others for who they are. In addition, local village culture through music, crafts and storytelling.
experts in various areas will often join your group to offer
training in the new activities and share knowledge about the W eek3
natural environments and local cultures we explore.
For the third and final week, we will board the Olive Ridley for
W eekl a sailing adventure along the coast. We will land in various
locations to explore and spot some of the wildlife, which
The first week is for getting acquainted with your group and includes monkeys, sloths and some of the world’s most
group leaders. There will be lessons in ‘survival Spanish’ and brilliantly-coloured frogs and birds.
local customs. We will then spend a week hiking through the
rainforest, exploring the rivers on white-water rafting trips R equirem ents

and soaring through the rainforest canopy on Costa Rica’s
famous zip lines. On many excursions, naturalists will join the Anyone in good health and moderately good shape can join
group to talk about the many amazing plants and animals of this trip. We require that you take a physical exam before
Costa Rica. Evenings will be spent relaxing in a campground, registering. If you have a condition such as asthma, please let
where you will have a chance to learn some local recipes. us know in advance. Experience in any of the activities on the
trip is not necessary; instruction will be given to the group by
Week 2 our leaders who are fully trained in safety procedures.

In our second week, we travel
to the island of Parismina
to learn about Costa

1. What does the brochure say about group life? 4. Which activities are participants able to do during the
a. People have more opportunities to socialise in large third week?
groups. a. sailing and exploring coastal areas
b. People get to know each other better in small b. white-water rafting and hiking in the rainforest
groups. c. monitoring turtle eggs and watching them hatch
c. It is difficult to travel in large groups. d. meeting local people and learning about the culture
d. Small groups don’t allow people to develop
leadership qualities. 5. Why is experience in activities such as sailing and
rafting not required?
2. According to the brochure, how long is the duration of a. All the work is done by experts and group leaders.
the trip? b. Skill development is not a focus of the programme.
a. one week c. Group leaders provide any necessary instruction.
b. two weeks d. Participation in adventure activities is optional.
c. three weeks
d. participants have a choice of the above 6. Which type of accommodation is not mentioned in the
brochure?
3. What is the main focus of Week 2 of the adventure? a. on a sailing yacht
a. learning about village foods and customs b. living with a family

b. practising survival Spanish c. camping in the wilderness
c. exploring the rainforest and learning about different d. in a tree house in the rainforest
animals
d. participating in the sea turtle conservation
programme

S tud en t
Examination Practice

B. Read the text and complete
the gaps. Use only one word
in each gap.

Miami is a magical city full (1) of beautiful buildings and surrounded by an amazing natural environment.

The city is famous (2) for its art deco buildings, which are among the most stylish and vibrant in the world.

In the 1920s, Miami Beach was the winter playground of (3) the rich and famous. Holiday accommodation was

built in the extravagant style of Venetian palaces, Spanish villages and French chateaux. Then in the 1930s, middle class

tourists started flooding into the city and this sparked the development of more hotels.

It was then that architects decided to turn Miami into an art deco city. The buildings were given sharp lines and bright

happy colours which made them stand (4) out Although art deco looks very modern, the style was strongly

influenced by the designs found on ancient Egyptian tombs. The designers added nautical elements to the buildings

(5) such as portholes and images of seaweed, starfish and waves. But what made these hotels even

more appealing was their reasonable price tag; they were (6) not at all expensive to stay in.

Miami became and (7) has remained a top holiday destination for Americans who want

to enjoy the high life. So, Miami is not just (8 ) a place to see, it is the place to

be seen!

С. In your English class you have been talking about travel and holidays. Now your teacher has asked you to write an
essay. Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view (140-190 words).

When going on holiday, travelling by plane is better than travelling by any other means of transport. Do you agree?

Notes

• convenience
• price
• your own idea

D. You have seen this announcement
in a college magazine.
Write the article
(140-190 words).

A holiday destination to remember

Tell us about a place where you have spent an especially memorable holiday.
Explain what makes it such a unique place.

The most interesting articles will be published in the autumn issue.

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

investigate commit curl arrest
conclude sympathise withdraw

1. I usually sympathise_______ with other people’s misfortunes.

2. Don’t you agree that those who_________commit_________ a crime should be punished?

3. Did the police manage to _________ arrest__________ the burglar?

4. The kitten w as__________ curled up in its basket.

5. Clearly there’s something mysterious about this kidnapping. The police must_______ investigate________it.

6. Jessica went to the bank to _________withdraw________ some money.

7. Peter________ concluded_______ that he had no choice but to leave his job.

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.

deal with make off break into
pick out
go through with hold up

1. The two criminals_________ held up_________ a bank.

2. Burglars broke into________Paul’s house last night and stole his computer.

3. How do you________ deal_with_________people who refuse to cooperate?

4. The robbers made off________ with more than £10,000.

5. ________ Pick out any dress you like. I’m going to buy it for you for your birthday!

6. He thought about committing a robbery to solve his financial problems, but in the end he couldn’t

go through with it.

C. Read the definitions and find the crime that corresponds to each of them. blackmail
1. threatening to reveal something unless somebody does something you burglary
murder
tell them to _____________ kidnapping
2. entering a building illegally and stealing things
3. killing somebody theft___
4. taking somebody away by force and asking formoney from his/her relatives hacking
5. stealing something from somebody
6. entering a person’s computer and stealing information

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A. Complete the sentences with the missing word. The first letter has been given to you.
1. The к idnapper________________ called the family of the child and asked for €1,000,000.
2. According to witnesses, the bank r obbers__________________ were armed with shotguns and handguns.
3. Nobody believed he was able to с ommit__________________ such a crime.
4. Alice had to pay a f ine______________________for parking illegally.

5. The h Hacker___________________ ordered the pilot to change the direction of the flight.
6. S hoplifting________________ is one of the most common crimes among teenagers.

B. Circle the correct answer.
1. In many big cities, people are mugged / burgled in the streets every day.
2. Victims / Witnesses to the crash said the driver was speeding.
3. Jack convicted / accused her of stealing his wallet.
4. The government will pass a new law banning / avoiding smoking in all public places.
5. The man decided to seem / plead not guilty to the charges of burglary.
6. They were charged / sentenced to ten years in jail.

(jr a t f u n a t 0
C. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.

1. While I _________ was_driving__________ (drive) to work, a trafficpoliceman____________stopped
(stop) me because I ________ wasn't_wearing________ (not / wear) my seat belt.

2. When h e____________ was_____________ (be) young, h e_______________ 9£t (get) up early every

morning,____________washed___________ (wash) his face and_____________ had_______________ (have) breakfast

before h e_____________went____________ (go) to school.