Test 8 grade, module 6
1. Match the words from the columns to make up word combinations
| meet | the local cuisine |
buy |
famous landmarks |
visit |
the locals |
lie |
nature |
go |
time to yourself |
see |
souvenirs |
try |
on the beach all day |
explore |
museums |
have |
on guided tours |
2. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box
| house countries describes country combines meaning abroad trips |
The staycation
2009 was the year of the ‘staycation’ for many 1) … across the globe. This new word 2) … ‘stay’ and ‘vacation’, and has two meanings. The first 3) … a holiday spent in your own 4) … , where you do things at and from your home. Using your home as a base you use local facilities such as the swimming pool or park and perhaps go for day 5) … . The second 6) … refers to having a holiday in your home 7) … , rather than going 8) … . It is this second use which is the most common nowadays.
3. Write the sentences in Reported Speech
1. She said, “I live in New York”.
2. Sasha said, “Masha took my keys”.
3. I said to her, “Don’t take it!”
4. She asked, “What is he doing?”
5. Paul said, “I have lost my passport”.
6. They asked, “Was he in the USA?”
7. Jane said, “I am writing a composition”.
4. Choose the correct item
1. What time does the plane arrive / reach in London?
2. A team of scientists is on an excursion / expedition in Antarctica to study the climatic conditions there.
3. Tom threw the ball for his dog to fetch / bring .
4. Is there place / room for one more person in your car?
5. The documentary follows Colombus’ journey / voyage to the West Indies.
5. Read the dialogue and mark the sentences T (true), F (false), NS (not stated).
Andrew: |
Welcome back, Bella! How was your holiday? |
Isabelle: |
Hi, Andrew. It was fantastic. It’s a shame you didn’t come. |
Andrew: |
OK, don’t make me jealous. Just tell me all about it. |
Isabelle: |
Well, Greece was amazing. I took lots of pictures, but I got a sunstroke. |
Andrew: |
How awful! |
Isabelle: |
Well, I should have been more careful. Anyway, after Greece, I went to Italy, but I got seasick on the ferry. |
Andrew: |
Oh, poor thing! Hope it didn’t spoil your holiday. |
Isabelle: |
No, not at all. Italy was fantastic! The people are very friendly and I loved Italian cuisine. You have to go to Rome some day. It’s beautiful. |
Andrew: |
Yes, maybe next year. Did you manage to go to Spain? |
Isabelle: |
Yes, but I had a bit trouble in Barcelona. |
Andrew: |
Really? What happened? |
Isabelle: |
My purse was stolen while I was waiting for a bus. Luckily, there wasn’t much money. In it. |
Andrew: |
That’s bad luck! |
Isabelle: |
I know, but these things happen and I didn’t let it spoil my holiday. |
Andrew: |
Good for you! anyway, the important thing is that you are back safe and sound, and you had a good time. |
Isabelle: |
That’s true, and I’m thinking of going back next year if you’re interested. |
Andrew: |
Sounds good! |
1. The dialogue is between Bella and Andy.
2. Bella spent her holiday in Greece.
3. Bella’s purse was stolen while she was waiting for the train.
4. Bella didn’t have much money in the purse.
5. Due to this negative experience she doesn’t want to visit Spain again.
6. Andrew and Bella are in Britain.