1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
programme
2
on a(n) . . . . . . . . note
3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . budget
4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deal
5
. . . . . . . . . . . . reports
6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seas
7
. . . . . . . . . experience
8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . my
attention
9
to . . . . . . . memories
10
. . . . . . . . opportunity
6
Fill in:
high
,
cherish
,
rough
,
travel
,
tight
,
grab
,
package
,
exchange
,
business
,
intriguing
. Make
sentences based on the text, using the phrases.
MODULE 1
7
5
Match the words/phrases in bold to their
definitions.
•
passengers in
•
chance
•
reprimanded
•
sped up
•
longing for
•
achievement
•
decided on
•
eased forward
•
different
•
usefulness
•
attractive
•
doing something
without having previous experience of it
•
endless
Writing
8
Portfolio:
Use your answers from Ex. 7 to write
an email to a friend of yours about your travel
experience (80‒120 words).
Multiple Choice
Read the text quickly to get an idea of what it is about. Read the question stem, then find the part of the text
which the question refers to. Go through the choices and choose the one that fits best. The information might be
rephrased.
Speaking
7
Work in pairs. Imagine you have been on an
interesting journey. Tell your partner about
your journey. Say:
•
where you went and which means of
transport you used.
•
how long you went for and the reason for
your journey.
•
what you did during your stay there.
In pairs, ask and answer questions based on
the text.
1 How did the writer first learn about the
house‒swapping scheme?
A
from his wife
B
purely by chance
C
through a travel agent
D
by doing research
2 The writer uses the phrase ‘go for it’
(paragraph 2) to express the idea of ...
A
taking a risk.
B
going abroad.
C
flying on a jet.
D
having a choice.
3 The writer ‘scolded’ himself (paragraph 4)
because ...
A
the tickets arrived late.
B
they had to wait a long time on the
platform.
C
he thought the trip was a silly idea.
D
he had worried unnecessarily.
4 The writer was most attracted by the fact
that the Eurostar train ...
A
travelled so far below sea level.
B
was unaffected by sea conditions.
C
offered a convenient way to travel.
D
used such a well‒designed tunnel.
5 What did the writer do during his journey
through the tunnel?
A
He studied a business report.
B
He looked at the other passengers.
C
He read a novel about travelling.
D
He wished the journey would end quickly.
6 How was the writer’s attitude changed by
his experiences?
A
He began to think more about the past.
B
He saw the value of doing new things.
C
He realised his journey was special.
D
He saw that he needn’t have worried so
much.
Exam Practice: Reading
