1. VOCABULARY A. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. I was hoping the sunny weather would last, but unfortunately it was only . a. obligatory b. complimentary c. temporary d. confined 2. The hotel organised guided tours around the city as well as to nearby villages. a. excursions b. voyages c. flights d. cruises 3. As we were driving through the town, we saw a built in memory of the country’s first president. a. temple b. cathedral c. mosque d. monument 4. Summers in Cincinnati are always . a. grateful b. dormant c. humid d. coastal 5. As the festival to be a huge success, the town council decided to hold another one the following year. a. turned out b. stood out c. made up d. picked up 6. I thought my brother would take my side, but instead, he remained throughout my argument with Eleanor. a. overwhelming b. neutral c. thrilled d. remote 7. Don had to overcome many obstacles, but in the end he his goals. a. succeeded b. accomplished c. managed d. arrived 8. I don’t think we can afford expensive accommodation right now; the best choice would be a room in a . a. cottage b. suite c. hostel d. resort
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. Apart from being , our trip to the space museum was also very enjoyable. EDUCATION 2. This is Jake Houston, who works for an company in Boston. INSURE 3. Peter Mack is an extremely professor, who has written many books and is now teaching History at a university in England. KNOWLEDGE 4. If you require any , please contact the information desk. ASSIST 5. The earthquake was so disastrous that nothing was left . TOUCH 6. It’s best to take your umbrella; the weather is quite these days. CHANGE 7. Unless it rains these next few months, the country will suffer from water .SHORT 8. We stayed in a little village in the western part of the country. PICTURE C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do. 1. Frank asked us to some suggestions for the project. 2. What he said really doesn’t any sense. 3. My son is his homework at the moment, so he will meet you a bit later. 4. I went to see the manager and a complaint about the shop assistant’s behaviour. 5. The doctor said it will you good to stay in bed for a few days. 6. business with Ellie was a pleasure. 7. The Simpsons a lot of money when they sold their house last year. 8. Stephanie is always a mess in the kitchen when she cooks. I wish she would clean it up afterwards!
D. 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. Healthy eating and exercise will be extremely good for your body. do Healthy eating and exercise for your body.
2. This is the fifth year I have worked in this company. working
I in this company for five years.
3. I promise to compensate for making you wake up so early. up
I promise to you for making you wake up so early.
4. There is almost no coffee left. hardly
There is left.
5. I cannot possibly work any faster. the
This is work.
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E. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. I don’t think we have much / many time left before the shops close. 2. If you need any advice / advices on how to choose the right colour, I will be more than happy to help you. 3. After their holiday in India, they looked forward to sharing their many exciting experiences / experience with their friends. 4. I called her lots of time / times, but she wasn’t home. 5. Does this position require any previous work experiences / experience? 6. I had such a lot of luggages / luggage when I was returning from Kuwait that I had to pay extra at the airport. 7. Lucy forgot to switch off all the light / lights before leaving the house. 8. Their beautiful wooden furnitures / furniture must have cost a fortune.
F. Choose the correct option.
1. Does anybody know people there will be at the meeting tonight?
a. how many b. how much 2. Since you don’t really have money, why do you go shopping every week? a. many b. much 3. I have coffee cups left; I think I have to buy some. a. hardly any b. not much 4. She said she had news to tell us. a. plenty of b. a few 5. Do you know where the scissors ? a. is b. are 6. With support from my friends, I should be able to get over this crisis. a. a little b. a few 7. We have very information about the missing child. a. few b. little 8. All the furniture in this shop on sale. a. are b. is
G. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple / Progressive or Present Perfect Simple / Progressive.
1. We (study) all morning because we have a
History exam tomorrow. 2. A new shopping centre (recently / open) up in the town centre. 3. Helena (always / leave) her clothes everywhere, which drives her mother crazy! 4. Jonathan (work) as a sales assistant until he finds a job he likes. 5. It’s hard to believe that John (never / hear) of Jennifer Lopez. 6. At the moment, the patient (seem) very healthy; however, he needs to rest. 7. This week, the whole family (fly) to Barcelona for my cousin’s wedding. 3.READING H. Read the following text and answer the questions.
EXPLORING GEORGIA Would you like to see amazing wildlife and breathtaking scenery? Do you want to learn about a unique culture? If your answer is yes then you should follow in the footsteps of Mike Smith and take a trip to the state of Georgia in America. very year my wife and I go on a camping holiday in France. Although this is
E beginners. something we both really enjoy, this year I wanted to go somewhere I’d never been before and do something exciting. We did some research and came up with the idea of going to the US. We chose a kayaking holiday in the southern state of Georgia. Neither of us had ever been kayaking before, but we managed to find a package which included lessons for
Georgia is an amazing place; it’s a crossroad of different cultures and it has had a fascinating and at times violent past. It is also a place of untouched natural beauty, with nature parks and an unspoilt coastline. We went to Cathead Creek, an area rich in wildlife and scenery. Our kayaking instructor was a friendly local called Frank. As my wife and I had never been kayaking before, we found the first few lessons a bit challenging. In spite of this, Frank was always very patient and he would constantly offer words of encouragement. After some practice, we became more confident and realised it wasn’t that difficult. We also did a safety course and Frank made us aware of any potential dangers, including the alligators in the swamp! After completing the course, we felt ready for adventure and we decided to go further out along the Darien River. As we glided down the river, I felt a delicious shiver of fear run up my spine as I recalled Frank’s words of advice before we left, ‘Watch out for the alligators.’ We quietly slipped past a huge alligator, its unblinking eyes staring at us with mild interest. We paddled on and watched brightly coloured birds fly over the water. We stopped to have some bread and cheese and admire the view. We saw fishing boats returning with their catch of Georgian shrimp, which is the region’s culinary speciality and is definitely worth trying if you visit Georgia. We also spent a few days on Cumberland Island, which is one of the many islands off Georgia’s coast. Cumberland Island is a protected paradise, which makes it both secluded and peaceful. We rented bicycles and followed a trail which led to a beautiful beach. On the Line following day, we took a tour of the island and this gave us the opportunity to see all kinds of amazing wildlife. 21› It was a wonderful experience and, without a doubt, Cumberland Island is a place of unbelievable beauty. As my wife is interested in history, we also dedicated some time to visiting various museums. I particularly enjoyed the Geechee Kunda Visitor’s Centre, which some locals had recommended - here we learnt about the first Africans that had been brought to the region in slave ships. A huge cotton and rice empire was built in Georgia using the Africans as workers. The Africans had been taken from different parts of West Africa and each group had their own culture, language, knowledge and music which they brought into their everyday life. After the Civil War the rice and cotton plantations were burnt down and the owners left, leaving the slaves behind. As a result, a unique culture was created known as Geechee. The Geechee people spoke their own language, which was a mix of various West African languages. In the present day, the Geechee Visitor’s Centre has made a huge effort to record the history and culture of these unique people. It was a fascinating experience and something that enriched our visit to Georgia. We returned from our holiday feeling happy and relaxed and we plan to go back to Georgia next year! 1. The writer a. wanted to go camping somewhere else. b. had previous experience of kayaking. c. had been to the US before. d. wanted to do something exciting during his holiday.
2. The couple found kayaking
a. difficult at first. b. easy. c. hard because their instructor was impatient. d. dangerous.
3. Mike was frightened when they went on the Darien River because a. it was the first time he would be kayaking without his instructor. b. there were alligators in the water. c. he didn’t like kayaking. d. he couldn’t swim.
4. If you go to Georgia what kind of food does Mike recommend that you try? a. bread and cheese b. rice c. fish d. shrimp
5. In line 21, what does it refer to?
a. the wildlife b. Cumberland Island c. visiting the beach d. touring Cumberland Island
6. The couple went to the Geechee museum
a. because some locals had suggested it. b. because the woman was interested in it. c. to learn about the first Africans of the region. d. to record the Geechee tradition.
7. Geechee is a. a unique African-American culture. b. a West African language. c. a place in West Africa. d. a kind of music.
8. The last paragraph explains
a. the importance of the cotton empire. b. the causes of the Civil War. c. how Georgia is a blend of different cultures. d. how the slaves learnt the Geechee language.
