Name: _____________________________________

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Unit 8

GROUP A

VOCABULARY

1

Write the words to match the definitions.

1 means of transport: a l _ _ _ _, a t _ _ _, a f _ _ _ _
2 things you need when you go camping: a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _

bag, a t _ _ _

3 kinds of luggage: a r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,

a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4 something women wear on the beach: a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _

0.5 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 4

2

Complete the sentences.

1 If you go trekking, you should take a c ____________

to show you the right direction.

2 Many famous e _______________ started as travellers.
3 Always remember to take a f__________

a__________ kit when you go travelling.

4 It’s late. We should t ________ a taxi to get there on time.
5 My parents are going on a c ____________ on a very

exclusive ship.

6 If you don’t speak the local language, you should buy

a p______________ which will help you communicate.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 6

3

Complete the text with adverbs made from the

adjectives in the box. There are two extra words.

good easy late slow fast careful lucky

Yesterday I had a driving test and I did very (1) __________
in it. I had to take it again because last time I arrived
(2) ____________ and I wasn’t allowed to take it.
(3) ____________ you can take it as many times as you
want. My father promised to buy me a car when I get
a driving license. He helped me a lot when I was preparing
for the test. I really admire him because he always drives
(4) ____________ although it doesn’t always mean
(5) ____________. Sometimes he likes to speed up but
only when it’s not dangerous for anybody.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

GRAMMAR

4

Complete the text with it, they or there.

(1)_______ ’s a wonderful hotel in Iceland. It’s called
Keflavik and (2) _______ is within walking distance of
an amazing place called The Blue Lagoon. The area is
visited by numerous tourists because (3) _______ are hot
springs there. Iceland is famous for its natural beauty,
but people go there not only for scenic landscapes.
In the hotel there are a number of restaurants serving
unusual dishes, for instance whale steaks and reindeer.
However, not everybody can afford them as (4) _______
are as expensive as caviar or ostrich eggs.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 4

5

Underline the correct word.

1 The excursion was a bit/much boring
2 This camera is not my/mine.
3 I will see him when I finish/will finish reading the chapter.
4 What

is/does he look like?

5 Take some medicines with you in case/unless you get sick.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

6

Make second conditional sentences.

1 If I (have) _________________ a car, I (get up)

_________________ later for work.

2 Jane (not get) _________________ sick so often if she

(wear) _________________ warmer clothes.

3 What (you/do) _________________ if you (be)

_________________ me?

4 If I (not have) _________________ to work, I (go)

_________________ on holiday.

5 Where (they/travel) _________________ if they (can)

_________________ choose any place in the world?

6 We (go) _____________ for a walk if it (stop)

______________ raining.

0.5 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 6

COMMUNICATE

7

React in the following situations.

1 Poproś recepcjonistę o numer pokoju nauczyciela.

____________________________________________

2 Zaproponuj pomoc w niesieniu ciężkiej torby.

____________________________________________

3 Zapytaj, jak się dostać do słynnego zamku w okolicy.

____________________________________________

4 Zarezerwuj dwuosobowy pokój na 3 dni.

____________________________________________

5 Zapytaj, czy w hotelu jest siłownia.

____________________________________________

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

8

Match sentences 1-5 with responses A-F. There is one

extra response.
1 What a pity! The museum is closed!

_____

2 Would you like to leave a message?

_____

3 Do you need any advice about sightseeing?

_____

4 How do I book tickets to the cinema?

_____

5 Where do I buy tickets for the bus?

_____

A At this time only from the driver, all the newsagents

are closed.

B Why don’t we go to the cinema instead?
C Not really, I’ve been to this city a few times.
D It’s simple. Just dial this number or go to their website.
E Not this one. You need bus 155 to get to the museum.
F Could you tell him to meet us in the museum at 2 p.m.?

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

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READING

9

Match texts 1-5 with correct text types A-F. There is

one extra text type.
1 We recommend this amazingly colourful and
informative series essential to any true traveller.
Each region is presented in detail in a separate
volume illustrated with wonderful snapshots of most
important landmarks. It also contains suggested
itineraries prepared by experts and useful advice on
accommodation and dining. The complete series only for
$200 if you buy this week!

2 Do you like travelling? Are you fluent in any exotic
languages? Do you get on well with all sorts of people?
Can you handle difficult situations?
If you’ve answered YES to most of the above questions,
write to us. If you get accepted, you will visit exotic
countries, stay in the most exclusive hotels and earn
money working in a professional team of adventurers.
Join us if you feel you are one of them.

3 Tired of monotonous everyday life and our
depressing weather? Do you feel you need a break?
Call us on 65766544 or visit our website.
A variety of destinations at reasonable prices!
Experienced travel guides and luxurious hotels!
Package tours from $300 a week!

4 I’m writing to complain about your website.
I wanted to enter the competition advertised on TV
but I couldn’t open the file. Could you, please, send it
to me and tell me where I can find the form which I’m
supposed to complete. I would also like to know where
I should send it. Thanks in advance.

5 Do you like taking risks? Have you got an extensive
knowledge of history and geography?
Why not enter the Channel 6 new quiz show and win
an amazing 3-month journey round the world?
Candidates should apply in writing by the end of
December. Remember to include your CV and a short
letter explaining why you should be on the show.

1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____

A a job offer
B an invitation to take part in a competition
C a request for information
D a complaint about holiday package
E a holiday offer
F a travel guidebook advertisement

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

WRITING

10

Your friend is going hiking in the mountains for the

first time and has asked you for advice on how to

prepare for his trip. Write an e-mail to him. Include

advice concerning:

• weather,

• clothes,

• equipment.
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

Total ____ / 5

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

11

Complete each sentence.

1 If I won $10000, _____________________________.
2 _____________________________________________,

I would ask a policeman for help.

3 If my parents had a better car,

____________________________________________.

4 If I could choose a place for holiday,

____________________________________________.

5 I would panic if _______________________________.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

12

Complete the text with words from the box. There are

two extra words.

quite from if plenty real ride
on there few take save lot

Travelling around London is (1) _______ easy. You have
(2) _______ of different means of transport to choose from
but (3) _______ you want to get somewhere quickly, it’s
best to (4) _______ the underground. In the centre traffic
jams are a (5) _______ problem and travelling by bus can
take much longer. However, a (6) _______ on a London bus,
which is called a double-decker, is a must for any tourist.
But you don’t have to choose. You can try everything
depending (7) _______ the time of day and your needs.
And one more piece of advice. If you go to London for
a (8) _______ days, buy a travelcard. It will (9) _______ you
time and money. And don’t worry, (10) _______ is a lot of
information everywhere, so it’s really difficult to get lost.

0.5 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5