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B What do the words in colour mean? Answer the questions below.

1. If a company trades in products, does it make the products or buy and sell them?

2. If a theatre draws large crowds to a play, does it attract a lot of people or send them away?

3. When a factory manufactures a product, does it make it or transport it?

4. When a business is thriving, is it making or losing money?

5. If the numbers of an endangered species decline, are there more or fewer of these animals?

6. If an area has a diversity of wildlife, does it have a large variety of them or very few?

7. If the actors in an 18th century play wear period dress, are they dressed in 18th centuryclothes or modern clothes?

C Are the statements below true or false? Write T (True) or F (False). Check your answers on page 52.

1. Shipbuilders are skilled in crafts like carving wood and working with metal.

2. You can buy groceries and household items like pots and pans at a museum.

3. The Acropolis is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

4. Fishermen rely on the sea for their livelihood.

5. The whale oil industry extended into the middle of the 19th century.

6. There is no reason to preserve and protect ancient monuments.

7. A seafaring life involves working or travelling by sea.

VOCABULARY 1 Before You Read

A Label the pictures. Use the words below.

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READINGYou are going to read four texts related to Mystic Seaport, which is an open air museum. Choose the best answer to each question below.

Questions 1-2 refer to Text A.1. What is the main purpose of Text A? a. to encourage school groups to visit Mystic

Seaport b. to describe the history of Mystic Seaport c. to attract tourists to Mystic Seaport d. to advertise the museum’s Christmas

programme

2. You are part of a group of 20 students who want to visit Mystic Seaport. What can you do to pay less?

a. come in two separate groups b. reserve tickets before you go c. take the night tours d. visit during the spring

Question 3 refers to Text B. 3. What will volunteers be doing at Mystic Seaport

on 20-21 May? a. learning about American history b. doing maintenance work c. attending a fund-raising party d. organising a conservation project

VOCABULARY 2 After You Read

A WORDS FROM THE TEXT Match the words from the text to their meanings.

1. coastal port (Text A) 2. hours of operation (Text A) 3. off-hour tours (Text A) 4. book in advance (Text A) 5. valid on day of purchase (Text A) 6. at a cost of (Text C) 7. craftsmen (Text D) a. can only be used on the day you buy it b. for the price of c. make a reservation before you go d. opening times e. skilled workers f. trips outside normal working hours g. seaside harbour

Questions 4-5 refer to Text C.4. According to the text, people stopped whaling because of a. the reduced need for whale products. b. the decline in the number of whales. c. the danger involved in hunting whales. d. the growing expense of building ships.

5. What is the main purpose of Text C? a. to report on a successful conservation project b. to inform readers of the problems faced by whale hunters c. to announce the opening of a new exhibit d. to give a brief history of whaling

Questions 6-8 refer to Text D.6. What, for Tom, is the best aspect of volunteering? a. He has learnt more about medicine. b. He can buy items more cheaply. c. Other volunteers share their knowledge with him. d. He doesn’t have to work long hours.

7. Who can probably tell you about the old art of shipbuilding? a. Tom Watkins b. costumed guides c. museum staff d. skilled workers

8. In paragraph 3, what does them refer to? a. co-workers b. wooden figures c. old ships d. sailors

Questions 9-10 refer to two or more texts. 9. Which texts contain information about how

life was different in the past? a. A, B and C b. A, B and D c. A, C and D d. B, C and D

10. What will Tom Watkins probably be doing during the Christmas season?

a. conducting night tours b. selling groceries in the streets c. painting museum buildings d. helping repair old ships

Visit Mystic SeaportMystic Seaport – the open air museum where you can get a taste of what America’s coastal ports were like in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the past, the village of Mystic provided a safe harbour for trading, fishing and for whaling ships. Today, visitors enjoy exhibitions conserving and celebrating America’s seafaring traditions as well as a huge diversity of experiences. These range from purchasing old-fashioned soft drinks and ice cream sold by street vendors in period dress in the summer, to night tours with costumed guides during the Christmas season. You can also book a passage aboard the Sabino for a cruise down the Mystic River.

Hours of Operation• Weekdays: 10-5 • Weekends: 9-5To plan your itinerary, see our Night Tours section for off-hour tours.

Admission *• Adults: $24, Seniors: $22• Youth (17 and under): $15• Kids (5 and under): Free!• Special rates for groups of 10 or more people

(must be booked in advance).

* Tickets are valid on day of purchase only.

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Each of the four texts below has questions that relate to it. Answer these questions before you go on to the next text. The last two questions relate to two or more texts.

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LOCAL VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Tom Watkins, a local dentist, is a volunteer at Mystic Seaport, an open-air museum that recreates the past. Tom has given more

than 2,000 hours to the museum over the past few years.

Tom combines his medical knowledge and keen interest in local history by working in the old pharmacy at Mystic Seaport. The

old pharmacy is one of his favourite places. “People are fascinated to see how different it is from pharmacies today. Back then, in

addition to medical supplies, locals would have bought spices and tobacco here, as well as some groceries and other household

items.”

Tom also lends a hand with anything that needs doing, from working as a costumed guide to constructing new exhibits. He says

that what he likes best are his co-workers. “Many of the other volunteers are craftsmen who demonstrate the techniques used

200 years ago, such as carving wooden figures that were placed on the front of ships. Watching them can be a real learning

experience and they are always happy to explain their craft to you.”

Crayville Volunteer Organisation

Volunteer Weekend

at Mystic Seaport

20-21 May

Join us in helping preserve one of America’s historic

landmarks. Spend two days working alongside

museum staff on a variety of work projects, including:

4Gardening 4Sewing costumes4Painting buildings and fences

After a Saturday of hard work, volunteers are treated

to cocktails, music and dinner.

If you would like to join in the fun, email Penny Greaves

on pennyg@booth.com

THE AMERICAN WHALING INDUSTRYWhaling was once a thriving international industry and whales provided a source of food and livelihood for many people living on the north-east coast of America. A wide range of products were made from whales, including special oils used for manufacturing candles, and oil to make machines run more smoothly. In America in the early 1800s, whaling ships regularly set out on long voyages to the Pacific Ocean in search of

whales. Although whale hunting voyages were long and life for the crew was often dangerous, they drew thousands of men. The golden age of American whaling extended into the 1850s when, with the discovery of another source of oil underground, the industry began to decline. Today, the last wooden whaling ship in the world, the Charles W. Morgan, built in 1841 at a cost of $26, 877, can be seen at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut.

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A Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Continuous, active or passive.

1. The ground is very wet. It (rain) all day.

2. Susan (go) to Greece for a holiday. She’ll be back next week.

3. The costumes (pack) into boxes.

4. That film (win) several awards since it first came out.

5. The students (practise) for the concert for weeks.

6. His new guidebook (not publish) yet.

B Write dialogues with the words given. Use the Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple or Continuous, active or passive.

1. A: Melissa / already go / on holiday? B: Yes, she / leave / a week ago.

2. A: they / visit / Madrid / last year? B: No, they / never be / to Madrid.

3. A: that book / make / into a film / yet? B: I / think / it / make / into a film / last summer.

4. A: you / recognise / him? B: Of course. He / not change / at all.

5. A: you / wait / for the train / for a long time? B: I / be / here / for over an hour.

C CONNECT to GRAMMAR Answer the questions so that they are true for you.

1. How long have you been learning English? Who was your first English teacher?

2. Has your school been on any trips this year? If so, where?

3. Have you ever been overseas? If so, where?

4. Have you seen a good movie lately? In what country did it take place? What was it about?

D PREFIXES Look at the prefixes below and their meanings. Then complete the sentences by adding a suitable prefix to the words given.

re = again, back (recreate) en = cause to be (enforce)

under = below, not enough (underground) over = above, too much (overcrowded)

inter = between, among (international) super = more, better (superhero)

co = together with (co-star)

1. The transport museum has an (active) exhibit where children can touch the machines.

2. After the fire had destroyed the library, the city had to (build) it.

3. The project will be completed more quickly if the students (operate) with each other.

4. The tour is not worth the money they’re asking for. It’s really (priced).

5. Paula should stop dieting! She is seriously (weight).

6. Using the newest computers should (able) us to complete our work more quickly.

7. The heroes of some television programmes have (human) powers.

GRAMMAR Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous

Read the uses of the Present Perfect Simple and Continuous and complete the sentences.

Present Perfect Simple

an action at an unstated time in the past, with a connection to the present

He (just decide) to leave the hotel and move to a youth hostel.

an action that happened several times or repeatedly in the past

We (visit) London three times this year.

an unfinished time period The show (see) by a million

people so far.

an action that began in the past and continues up to the present, usually with for, since and stative verbs

I (own) this shop for five years.

with superlatives and expressions like the first / second time

In my opinion, this is the best travel guide that (ever write).

Present Perfect Continuous

recent or unfinished continuous action How long (they / save up)

for their trip?

a long action that has just finished and still influences the present

Ron is exhausted because he (travel) all night.

to stress how long something has been happening – usually with for or since

Ships (sail) from this port since the 16th century.

Can you explain the difference between the pairs of sentences below?

We have lived in Paris for several years.We lived in Paris for several years.

She’s gone to Greece. She’s been to Greece.

verb noun

conservation

construction

preservation

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1. The new office building isn’t finished yet. It is still under .

2. One of the aims of animal parks is to wildlife.

3. There is an interesting collection of at the museum.

4. Change isn’t always good. We want to the character of our town.

5. The school is too small, so they have decided to build an .

B WORD BUILDING Complete the chart with words from the text. Then use these words to complete the sentences. Make any necessary changes.

Alaska is the largest and least-populated state in the United States. Situated near the Arctic, this vast region

stretches over 800 kilometres of magnificent coastline. I’ve always wanted to visit this remarkable place and

get a (1) of something special, so last year I decided to go on a (2) to Alaska.

I’d saved enough money to pay my (3) , and I made a booking on a ship called the Explorer.

The travel brochure advertised a great (4) of experiences and in fact, while (5)

the Explorer, we saw a variety of wildlife, (6) from whales playing in the water to polar bears

and seals hunting for fish. In addition, hiking and kayaking enabled us to see the countryside from close up.

At first, I was worried about taking a kayak out on my own. Luckily, before setting out, the

(7) spent time teaching us useful (8) to manage this small boat. Fortunately,

everything ran (9) .

All in all, the trip was (10) from any holiday I’d ever had and I’d highly recommend it.

C Complete the text with the words below. There is one extra word that you do not need to use.

different passage ranging crew diversity itinerarysmoothly cruise techniques aboard taste

E WORDS CONNECTED TO TRAVEL Complete the sentences about travel with the phrases below. The words in bold will help you.

lounge around learning experience be your own boss breathtaking scenery off the beaten track

1. You can on deck if you go on a cruise.

2. Some people don’t enjoy package tours because you can’t .

3. You can visit places that are on a trekking holiday.

4. Visiting famous landmarks on a sightseeing tour can be a real .

5. Nature lovers enjoy eco-tours because they see and lots of wild animals.

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have they been saving up

has been travelling

have been sailing

has been raining

has gone

have been packed

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has not been published

See Teacher’s Guide for answers.

Accept all logical answers.

B Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

GRAMMAR 1. “It’s time for dinner.”

“Great. I a thing all day.” a. haven’t eaten c. am not eating b. don’t eat d. have not been eating

2. The safari park tries to the animals’ natural habitat.

a. conservation c. conserved b. conserve d. conserving

3. You look tired. well lately? a. Had you slept b. You haven’t been sleeping c. Are you sleeping d. Have you been sleeping

4. “Shouldn’t we go shopping for our camping trip?” “There’s no need. Everything .” a. has been taken care of b. is taking care of c. took care of d. taken care of

5. This is the first time I’ve been on a plane! a. never c. ever b. yet d. already

D Complete the text below with the correct form of the words given. Use the Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple or Continuous, active or passive.

Amar Latif (1) (be) almost completely blind since he was 20 years old. Latif (2) (never let) his blindness stand in his way. In fact, over the last 13 years, Latif (3) (achieve) more than most sighted people could do in three lifetimes. He is a film director, actor, musician and a keen traveller. Amar (4) (come up with) the idea of a tour agency for the blind because of his love of travelling. He (5) (run) the agency since 2005 and so far he (6) (succeed) in organising a wide variety of unique tours. The agency, which is called Traveleye, organises tours for groups of blind and sighted holidaymakers. The sighted tourists act as the eyes of the blind ones, describing the places and things they are able to see.In an interview, Latif (7) (explain) that he offers holidays that appeal to all the senses, so tours such as a cooking trip in Tuscany and even kayaking in Turkey (8) (recently include) in the list of tours that are being offered.

B2 EXAM PRACTICE

A Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Our family moved here in 2007. LIVING

Our family 2007.

2. Jake and Sally do not have the same hobbies. DIFFERENT

Jake’s hobbies Sally’s.

3. “There are no tickets left,” she said. SOLD

“All ,” she said.

4. The last time I went there was two years ago. BEEN

I two years.

5. They advised us to arrange our accommodation before arriving. BOOK

They said we advance.

6. They have bought the painting for $10 million. HAS

The painting cost of $10 million.

7. A lot has changed in the city over the last few years. MANY

There the city over the last few years.

8. Paul is visiting our country for the first time. NEVER

Paul our country before.

C Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

The legendary Colossus of Rhodes is (1) of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This huge statue of Helios, the sun god, (2) believed to have been about 35 metres high and to have stood on a 15-metre white marble platform. Artists (3) usually shown this enormous figure standing with its legs on either side of the harbour, but historians say this has no basis in fact and the exact location has never been agreed on.

The people of Rhodes have dreamed of recreating this ancient sculpture (4) it was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC. But many Greek archaeologists opposed the building of a new Colossus. Until not long (5) , they felt that a recreation of this ancient statue could (6) match the beauty of the original.

Recently, (7) , a German artist called Gert Hof (8) come up with a design for a structure that no one objects to. Like the ancient monument, the modern Colossus will be huge. It will stand between 60 to 100 metres tall and will (9) visible to passing ships.

This work of art is (10) to be a modern sculpture, according to Dr Dimitris Koutoulas, (11) is heading the project in Greece. He says the plan is to create a “structure that has never (12) seen before.”

VOCABULARY 6. The ship’s doctor gave a list of all the medical

he would need for the voyage. a. groceries c. constructions b. supplies d. sources

7. Visiting ancient Rome was a real learning for me.

a. happening c. circumstance b. experience d. development

8. We went on a 10-day to Antarctica. a. boat c. sail b. ship d. cruise

9. Millions of people earn their from the clothing industry.

a. livelihood c. fund b. job d. charity

10. Our trip to Nepal took us to places that are really off the beaten .

a. track c. passage b. road d. route

Computer-generated reconstruction of the legendary Colossus of Rhodes

CONNECT to YOUR WORLD

What qualities do you think Amar

Latif must have to be able to achieve

so much despite his blindness?

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In Part 2 of the FCE oral exam, you will be asked to talk for about one minute. First, you’ll have to compare two photographs, then you’ll have to answer a question shown in the task. Make sure you relate to both parts of the task.

Useful ExpressionsComparing pictures

Both pictures show

In one picture while in the other picture

One similarity is that

Another similarity is that

I think the similarities end there.

One noticeable difference is

This picture whereas the other

very different from

not that different from

Speculating

It looks like

I suppose

It’s hard to say, but

It’s probably

Topic Vocabularyescape the stress of school / work

enjoy the fresh air

have fun at the seaside

beautiful scenery

golden sands

relax (at the seaside)

take a stroll on the beach

go hiking / camping

visit landmarks and monuments

learn from well-informed guides

have the opportunity to meet people / see new places

Speaking Guide LISTENING

A FCE PART 4 You are going to listen to a radio interview about Andreu Mateu, a Spanish businessman who gave up his job to fulfil his dream of exploring the world and its people. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer, A, B or C.

1. Paul is going to talk about someone who A wrote a book about skiing in Switzerland. B wanted to find something different in his life. C dreamt of visiting Africa and India.

2. When did Mateu come up with the idea for his journey?

A while studying at home B while working in Spain C while living in America

3. What was unusual about Mateu’s trip? A how he raised money for his trip B the way he got from place to place C the detailed organisation involved

4. Paul mentions the sailing trip because A it was the most difficult thing Mateu did. B Mateu wrote an interesting letter about it. C it shows how Mateu set himself goals.

5. While reading The Transcovery Project, Paul A was curious about the countries Mateu visited. B realised what Mateu was really searching for. C admired Mateu’s skill with words.

6. Mateu’s company helps people A plan outdoor activities. B find new clients in Spain. C act as a team.

7. What is the aim of Mateu’s talks? A to explain the importance of physical training B to encourage people to believe in themselves C to give people tips on where to travel

B FCE PART 3 You will hear five people talking about travel. For questions 1-5, choose from thelist (A-F) what each speaker says. There is one extra letter you do not need to use.

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SPEAKER 3 3

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SPEAKING FCE Part 2

A Do you prefer to do outdoor or indoor activities in your free time? Can you give examples of activities you like? How often do you do these activities with friends?

B Read the task below.

Look at the photographs below. They show people spending their free time in different ways. Compare the photos and say why youthink people enjoy doing these activities in their free time.

• Why do people enjoy doing these activities in their free time?

C Listen to a student doing the task above and tick (✓) the phrases and expressions in the Useful Expressions section of the Speaking Guide that the student uses.

D YOUR TASK Work with a partner and do the task below. Use the Speaking Guide to help you.

Look at the photographs below. They show people on holiday in different places. Compare the photos and say what you think people would enjoy about a holiday in each of these places.

• What would people enjoy about a holiday in these places?

E DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Ask and answer the questions below with a partner. Use the Speaking Guide to help you.

1. Have you ever been abroad or travelled to another part of your country?

2. Some people say you can learn a lot from travelling to other countries. Do you agree?

3. Do you enjoy doing the same kinds of things as your parents when on holiday?

4. Do you think a holiday should include lots of activities? Why?

5. What is there for tourists to do in your town or city?

Underline the key words in each statement. Try to think of synonyms or words that are connected to those you have underlined. This will help you focus on what to listen for. Statement A has been done for you.

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adventures overseas, realise, lucky

A My experiences abroad make me aware of how fortunate I am.

B I think it’s important to see the main sights.

C Part of the attraction of the place is the people.

D I like holidays that keep me physically active.

E The climate isn’t going to stop me from enjoying this holiday.

F It is nice to try a different kind of holiday.

CONNECT to YOUR WORLD

Do you have a dream you want to

fulfil? What is it?

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Accept all logical answers.

Writing Guide WRITING An Article (FCE Part 2)

A Read the task below and answer the questions in Exercises 1 and 2 that follow.

We usually take our holidays in summer when the sun is so hot that it melts your ice cream before you can eat it! So is it any wonder that I dream of a holiday in a cold climate?My ideal holiday would be a trip to Switzerland in the winter. I’d stay at a small hotel in the Alps. I can imagine that wherever I looked, there’d be breathtaking scenery with clean white snow on the ground, the houses and the trees.My brother Martin, who is an excellent skier, would come with me and we would spend our days skiing, hiking and enjoying the fresh mountain air. At the end of each day we’d have a cup of hot chocolate back at the hotel and warm up by the fire.I know that this holiday is just a dream, but perhaps one day it really will happen. There’s only one problem. I am sure I’d have such a good time that I wouldn’t want to go home!

PLAN

Par 1Introduce the subject.

Body Pars 2-3Discuss who you would go with, what you would see and what you would do.

Par 4Sum up by saying how much you would enjoy yourself.

usually take a holiday in summer, but dream

of a winter holiday

D IMPROVE YOUR STYLE Using a variety of adjectives helps to make your description more interesting.

1 Match the adjectives to the nouns.

1. delicious a. view

2. golden b. skies

3. clear, blue c. snow

4. clean, white d. sands

5. spectacular e. food

2 Complete the sentences below using the adjective-noun combinations from above.

1. As far as the eye can see, there are beaches with .

2. We would have in an Italian restaurant.

3. In winter, I’d love to see the .

4. From our window we’d have a of the lake.

5. We would spend the day lounging by the pool and staring up at the .

E SENTENCE PATTERNS Write sentences using the words given and the sentence patterns below.

so + adjective + that … such + (adjective) noun + that …

1. The sun / hot / it melts your ice cream.

2. I would have / good time / not want to go home.

3. The village / picturesque / it looks like something from a fairytale.

4. It would be / wonderful day / I not want it to end.

5. We’d have / relaxing time / we forget all about school and exams.

F DEVELOP YOUR IDEAS Read the sentences below, then add one sentence to each and say what you would do in each of these places.

1. I dream of spending a day in New York City.

2. I would love to have my family with me in New York.

3. Can you imagine anything more perfect than a day at Disneyworld?

G YOUR TASK Do the task below. Write your article in 120-180 words. Use the Writing Guide to help you.

You have seen this announcement in an international magazine:

The sun is so hot that it melts your ice cream.

I would have such a good time that I wouldn’t want to go home.

We’d see all the sights and then go to the theatre in the evening.

Steps for Writing an Article1. Analyse the task Who is going

to read the article? What style are you going to use? What kind of information will you include?

2. Brainstorm ideas Think of an ideal day. What would you do? Who would you like to go with you? What kinds of activities would make this a dream day?

3. Organise your ideas Follow the plan in Exercise C.

4. Write your article Remember to make your writing more interesting by using a variety of adjectives and by using sentences with so and such. Use the Topic Vocabulary below to help you.

Topic Vocabularyspend the day

have fun / a great time

go sightseeing / shopping

get some rest / exercise / fresh air

enjoy someone’s company

learning experience

exciting

A DREAM DAY

Teen Life magazine is looking for articles describing your ideal day. Where would you go and how would you spend your time? Is there anyone special you’d like to spend the day with?

We will publish the best articles next month.

You see the following notice in an international student magazine:

AN IDEAL HOLIDAY Where would you go for your ideal holiday? Tell us who you would go with and describe what you would do and see while you were there.

The best article will be published in next month’s magazine.

1 ANALYSE THE TASK

1. Who is going to read the article?

2. What kind of information have you been asked to include?

3. Should you use formal or semi-formal language?

2 BRAINSTORM IDEAS Think of a place you have never been to, but would like to visit. Tick (✓) the information you can include.

where you would go

what you’d do there

who you’d be with

what food and drink you’d have

what the people are like

how long you’d want to stay

what you’d see

how much money you’d spend

B Read the model article below.

C ORGANISE YOUR IDEAS Complete the plan for the model article.

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who: brotherwhat: breathtaking scenery, snow, mountainsdo: ski, hike, drink hot chocolate

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clean, white snowspectacular view

clear, blue skies

The village is so picturesque that it looks like something from a fairytale.

It would be such a wonderful day that I wouldn’t want it to end.

We’d have such a relaxing time that we’d forget all about school and exams.

students whoread the magazine

where I would go for an ideal holiday, who I would go with, what

I would do and seesemi-formal

Possible answers

We could visit the Statue of Liberty and go to a restaurant in the evening.

I’d love to spend the day going on all the different rides.

See Teacher’s Guide for model writing.

Down the River ThamesIf you are visiting London, you might want to consider taking a (1) down the river Thames. Travelling down the river you’ll get to seethe great (2) of architecture that the city has to offer, (3) from the very old to the very modern. In addition, the guides are happy to tell you about the more famous (4) you pass, like Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, which make the trip a real learning (5) . In addition, the guides are often in period (6) , so tourists can get a (7) of what people in London used to look like centuries ago. If you do decide to take a boat tour, however, remember to (8) in advance or you might not get a ticket!

1. T 3. T 5. T 7. T2. F 4. T 6. F

Answers from Exercise C, page 41

REVIEW 4A Complete the text with the words below.

dress diversity ranging book landmarkscruise experience taste

B Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. When did you start your homework? HAVE

How your homework?

2. There is an exhibition of child art at the museum this week. BEING

Child art at the museum this week.

3. I never want to go to that hotel again because it is so expensive. SUCH

That’s I never want to go there again.

4. Big sports games usually attract lots of people. DRAWN

Lots of people big sports games.

5. The number of car accidents has been declining over the last five years. FEWER

There car accidents over the last five years.

6. This is only my second time in Greece. BEEN

I once before.

7. They built the house for $300,000. COST

The house was $300,000.

8. Pam last contacted me about six weeks ago. HEARD

I have about six weeks.

C Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

GRAMMAR 1. How many trips so far? a. has the class been taking b. has the class taken c. did the class take d. the class has taken

2. “Do you know where the maths teacher is?” “No, I her today.” a. don’t see c. haven’t been seeing b. am not seeing d. haven’t seen

3. “Have they repaired the old hotel yet?” “Yes. In fact it completely rebuilt.” a. is being c. had been b. has been d. was being

4. Mrs Summers has been buying her clothes here since the shop in 1990.

a. opened b. has opened c. was open d. has been opened

5. A new has recently been added to the hospital building.

a. extend c. extension b. extensive d. extending

VOCABULARY 6. The company makes equipment for the

fishing . a. job c. industry b. work d. career

7. I think the new shopping mall is still under at the moment.

a. creation c. construction b. conservation d. competition

8. Italy’s seaside resorts are really in the summer. a. overcrowded c. filled b. heavy d. exhausted

9. The police will have to the new law. a. enable c. engage b. enforce d. endanger

10. The for today’s outing will be posted on the noticeboard.

a. route c. journey b. road d. itinerary

52 UNIT 4

cruise

diversityranging

landmarks

experiencedress

taste

book

long have you been doing

is being exhibited

such an expensive hotel that

are drawn to

have been fewer

have only been to Greece

built at a cost of

not heard from Pam for