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Module 1 Holidays______
Module 2 Going places___
Checkpoint 1(1-2)_______
Module 3 Against the law _
Module 4 Thrills and chills
Checkpoint 2 0 -4 )_______
Module 5 Modem life____
Module 6 Save our planet
Checkpoint 3(5-6)______
Module 7 Celebrities___
Module 8 Entertainment.
Checkpoint 4 (7-8)_____
Module 9 Let’s celebrate.
Module 10 Get the m essage.
Checkpoint 5 (9-10)_______
Module 11 Mind matters.
Module 12 Health and fitness.
Checkpoint 6 (11-12)________

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

M y wife and I recently booked a(n) (1)_______________
two-week holiday to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt and on a £1000
(2) ______________ we managed to get a luxurious hotel. It was great
(3) _______________for money; our room had a beautiful view of the
Red Sea. Also, we took some (4)_______________ lessons and after
completing the course, we went on our first dive; it was an amazing
experience.

We went on several (5) 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 )______________ from 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 a re both food and accommodation.

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

2. Playing c h e ss a lot of concentration. c. requires
a. combines b. considers

3. Your passport is n o t____ 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 e n o u gh _____ for the dinner tonight?

a. beverages b. meals c. packages

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

7. Many actors like to live dangerously and perform th e 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 our flight / 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 Bird’s-Eye View

A few weeks ago my friend Kate gave me a very appealing DESCRIBE
Щ __________________ of a paragliding holiday. Her enthusiasm for IMPRESS
DECIDE
the sport made such a n __________________ on me that I made the
__________________ to have a go at it myself. Paragliding is becoming ADVERTISE
an increasingly popular sport in the UK and travel brochures are full of
___________________ for paragliding holidays. I was drawn to paragliding ASSIST
because it sounded exciting and fun. When I first started, I was a bit nervous ATTRACT

but after completing a course, I felt confident enough to go out on my own without
. It was well worth the effort because the view of the landscape below
was breathtaking and now I understand t h e __________________ this sport holds for so
many people.

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C. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. A n ge la__________________(usually wear) contact lenses. S h e ____________________(not like) wearing glasses very much.
2. The number of people without jo b s___________________ (increase) every day.
3. A le x___________________ (think of) moving to Canada.
4. Flight 928 to Paris_____________ _ _ (leave) at 8:30 am.
5. Congratulations! Your w o rk __________________ (improve) all the time.
6. My sister__________________ (work) as a nurse because she really___________________ (enjoy) helping people.
7. ...and now Smith has the ball and h e __________________ (score)!
8. Rivers__________________ (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. .(always leave) his 5. A: How’s your leg? .(still hurt) but
B: Why are you so upset? B: It_____________ .(get) better.
A: H e ______________________ i t _____________
clothes on the floor.
6. A: Can I borrow your knife?
2. A: How often_______________ _______ (play) tennis? B: No, I _________ ________ .(use) it.
B: Twice a week.
7. A:W ho. .(Michael talk) to?
3. A: Excuse m e ________________________ (bag belong) В: I ___ .(believe) that’s his wife.
to you?

8. A: There (go) the bus!
B: 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 ________________________ (have) a bath
at the moment.

Examination 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 c. 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 m an y. 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 alw ays____ 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 perfum e really good.
a. smell c. smelling
3. A : ____ y o u _____ sugar in your coffee? b. is smelling d. smells

B: No, thanks.

a. Do.Jike c. Are.Jiking

b. Are.Jike d. Do.Jiking

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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). and then swam to shore.

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

3. The wedding will take place in one of the country’s oldest_________

4. We went to va riou s_______________________ while we were in Peru.

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

6. The company booked a _______________ .in 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 / m onument for two hours.
3. The 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 __________________________________________ (brother-in-law) are doctors.

2. H is _________________________________________ (luggage) was so heavy that he had to drag it along.

3. M y _________________________________________ (foot) are cold. Please turn on the heater.

4. There were hundreds o f __________________________________________ (mouse) in the old house.

5. We saw some beautiful .(deer) in Richmond Park on Sunday.

E. Choose a, b or c.

1. N o t 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 ve ry ___ . patience 8. There were, _ rainy days last summer,
a. very few
with children. 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 _________________________________in here.

2. Are you sure it i s _____________ __________________ to swim at this beach? I’ve heard there are sharks here.

3. He’s bored with his job and wants to find something m ore ________________________________ .

4. T h e _________________________________is absolutely breathtaking.

5. What is your final________________________________ , sir?

6. I don’t like planes because I don’t like spaces.

7. I really like that spa; it has a _________________________________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.

com m only immerse accept expose interact likely
acquaintance enroll broaden
experience

1. At the new science museum visitors c a n _______________________ with the exhibits.

2. Reading helps you t o _________________________ your horizons.

3. I want to learn Spanish so I plan t o __________________________in a Spanish class at the local college.

4. This species of flower i s found in the mountains.

5. I don’t know Peter very well; he is just a(n)_________________________ .

6. W e _________________________ ourselves in the local culture to learn as much as we could about it.

7. She doesn’t think that children should b e ________________________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 on the motorway at weekends. TRAFFIC

2. My dad never stops criticising my clothes. ALWAYS
My d a d __________________________________________ my clothes.

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

I’m afraid th e today. BAD

4. Scott, is this your sweater? DOES
Scott,__________________________________________________ you?

5. There were hardly any people at the film premiere. FEW
There were __________________________________________at the film premiere.

6. Lisa arranged to see her dentist tomorrow.

L isa _________________________________________ tomorrow. IS

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

Horse Riding Holiday

CostaRica is one of the most beautiful countries (1) the world and one where

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

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

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

volcanoes leave very (4)_____________________ 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 )_____________________ Solania. The third day

is spent visiting the waterfalls or exploring the mountains

(8 )_____________________ 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 a s for the research I am doing.
c. active
a. spectacular b. significant

2. Each person’s fingerprints are . .

a. remarkable b. extraordinary c. unique

3. Unfortunately, no house was left_____ by the hurricane.

a. scheduled b. untouched c. compared

4. The climate in Britain is quite .

a. mild b. gentle c. average

5. There is a cool m ountain 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. T h e 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_____________________________ work.
2. Look at this sentence. I don’t think it____________________________ .
3. He is an excellent student and he really____________________________ from the rest of the class.
4. Water i s ____________________________ of hydrogen and oxygen.
5. H e _____________________________ a big surprise when he got home; he discovered that his house had been broken

into.
6. I sent her flowers to try t o _____________________________ my appalling behaviour last night.
7. All teenagers should be informed about the risk s_____________________________ taking drugs.

C. Match the words with their definitions.

1. power station a. very bad or harmful
2. expedition b. a plan of action
3. policy c. a building where electricity is produced
4. obstacle d. trip
5. evil e. something that blocks one’s way or progress

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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 y o u _______________ up your mind as to what you would like to do when you grow up?

2. _______________ sure that all the windows are locked before you leave.

3. While Mary was at my house, she asked if she c o u ld a phone call.

4. I believe that Brandon h a s great progress.

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

6. Watching TV for too long c a n _______________ a lot of harm to your eyes.

7. H e _______________ money by selling hand-made jewellery.

8. This cream w ill_______________ 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 t o _______________________________ for her favourite song.

2. Could you please n o t_______________________________ so m u ch ________________________________ while the
baby is sleeping?

3. China and Brazil are discussing whether they will_______________________________ with each other concerning oil.

4. The army gave Bryan a medal for courage, but he says that he just________________h is ________________ for his country.

5. As soon as we left the children alone, th e y_______________________________ in the room.

6. Did the boss ask Craig t o _______________________________ so m e ________________________________ for the
project over the weekend?

7. I _______________________________ to the restaurant manager about the bad service.

8. The hurricane a lot o f ________________________________to the houses by the
coast.

9. If I cou ld _______________________________ , I 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:W here. .(you be)? Betty. .(look for) you all morning.
B: Really? I .
________ (go) to the bank and then to the supermarket.

2. A :_______ .T om ________________________ (not come) back from school yet?
B: Yes, but now h e . ______________ (take) the dog for a walk.

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

4. Carol .(have) this computer for five months and it.
(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 h a s seen a horror film. He can’t stand 6. Betty has been working in this bank ____ the past few
years.
being frightened.

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

3. Belinda started this diet three d a y s . 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

Ex/OmindtioK 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. 2013. HAVE
EVER
I _________________ TIME

2. M y mother has never read such an interesting book before. read. FOR
It’s the most interesting________________________________ CONTINUOUSLY

3. This is Samantha’s second visit to China. China. HAS
This is t h e ___________________________

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

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

6. Ben went to Paris on Monday and he is still there.
Ben ______________________________________ Monday.

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

1. Marvin w a s______________________________ at the prospect of getting promoted. THRILL

2. The band’s performance on stage w a s. DISAPPOINT

3. The two little children were home alone during the storm and got _ FRIGHTEN
by the thunder and lightning.

4. The bride’s wedding gown was v e ry . IMPRESS

5. Terry didn’t know what to do and w a s. .by a feeling of despair. OVERWHELM

6. The .noise made me jump. SCARE

7. Although my wife enjoyed the film, I found it really. BORE

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

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

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

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

4. What a(n)_________________ idea!

5. There was a long queue in front of th e .

6. It took Karen a long time t o __________ .her new school environment.

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

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

9. He got top marks in his exams so all the studying he d id .

■ га т ка г 5. This trip to the / - Maldives was a / - present from my
grandmother.
С. Circle the correct answer.
1. My mother is the / a surgeon. She works in St John’s 6. Mr Davidson is the / an accountant. He lives on the / -
Pine Street.
hospital.
2. They travelled to - /the south of France last summer. 7. George, who’s on a / the phone?
3. Nobody is at the / - home. My parents are at - /the work 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 -.

1. .Mediterranean Sea faces. serious 5. A: . Mrs Jones asked to see you.

pollution problem. B: Who is she? I don’t know her.

2. A: I’m going for. .dinner with Sarah. 6. In 2 00 5 United Nations celebrated their 60th
anniversary.
Do you want to join us?

B: Sorry, I can’t. I’m o n ___ diet. 7. I think. .government should help.

3. Elizabeth plays tennis tw ice___ .week. unemployed.

4. A: Do you go to work b y . car? 8. Parthenon is _ world-famous monument
.quickest way to in Greece.
B: No, I take metro. It’s __

city centre.

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

8. make time for ________________ _

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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 th e 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 n ot___ you to be an adult until you are 18. 7. The politician has been asked t o his decision to

a. consider c. combine accept a free holiday.

b. provide d. approach a. justify c. cater to

3. After th e , 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 q. In search of

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

4. After the pipeline explosion, TV pictures showed oil 9 . 1 know 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 h a s ideas about where 2. Keith EuroRailing from Berlin to Barcelona.
we can go camping next month.
a ^as 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 a s last person to leave the building.
a. the c. -
o f the Rings films were shot. b. a d. 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! W hat ?

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 ,c o rd 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 3 0 % 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 b. 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 c. untouched d. plain
8. a. a b. much c. the d.-

A. Read the brochure below about a vacation in Costa Rica and answer
the questions 1-9. Choose the best answer a, b, 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 equ irem 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

What does the brochure say about group life? Which activities are participants able to do during the
a. People have more opportunities to socialise in large third week?
a. sailing and exploring coastal areas
groups. b. white-water rafting and hiking in the rainforest
b. People get to know each other better in small c. monitoring turtle eggs and watching them hatch
d. meeting local people and learning about the culture
groups.
c. It is difficult to travel in large groups. 5. Why is experience in activities such as sailing and
d. Small groups don’t allow people to develop rafting not required?
a. All the work is done by experts and group leaders.

leadership qualities. b. Skill development is not a focus of the programme.
c. Group leaders provide any necessary instruction.
2. According to the brochure, how long is the duration of d. Participation in adventure activities is optional.
the trip?
a. one week Which type of accommodation is not mentioned in the
b. two weeks brochure?
c. three weeks a. on a sailing yacht
d. participants have a choice of the above b. living with a family
c. camping in the wilderness
What is the main focus of Week 2 of the adventure? d. in a tree house in the rainforest
a. learning about village foods and customs
b. practising survival Spanish
c. exploring the rainforest and learning about different

animals
d. participating in the sea turtle conservation

programme

Miami is a magical city full (1)____________beautiful buildings and surrounded by an amazing natural environment.
The city is famous (2 )____________ 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)____________ 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)___________ . 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 )____________ 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 )____________ at all expensive to stay in.
Miami became and (7 )____________ remained a top holiday destination for Americans who want

to enjoy the high life. So, Miami is not just (8)____________ 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 b etter than travelling by any other means o f transport. Do you agree?

Notes
convenience
price
uour own id

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.

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l/ o c a S u fa rtf

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

investigate commit curl arrest
conclude sympathise withdraw

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

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

3. Did the police manage t o ______ .the burglar?

4. The kitten w a s _______________ .up in its basket.

5. Clearly there’s something mysterious about this kidnapping. The police m u st.

6. Jessica went to the bank t o _________________________some money.

7. Peter________________________ 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 a bank.

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

3. How do you _ people who refuse to cooperate?

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

5. ___________ .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
it.

C. Read the definitions and find the crime that corresponds to each of them.
1. threatening to reveal something unless somebody does something you

tell them to
2. entering a building illegally and stealing things
3. killing somebody
4. taking somebody away by force and asking for money from his/her relatives
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________________________ called the family of the child and asked for €1,000,000.
2. According to witnesses, the bank r________________________ were armed with shotguns and handguns.
3. Nobody believed he was able to с________________________ such a crime.
4. Alice had to pay a f________________________ for parking illegally.
5. The h________________________ ordered the pilot to change the direction of the flight.
6. S_________________________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.

(у г а м м а г '
C. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.

1. While I _____________________________ (drive) to work, a traffic policem an_____________________________

(stop) me because I (not / wear) my seat belt.

2. When h e (be) young, h e _____________________________ (get) up early every

m orning,_____________________________ (wash) his face a n d ______________________________ (have) breakfast

before he (qo) to school.