A Write one word in each gap
What (1) does the phrase 'the great British seaside' bring to mind? Most people, if asked
to respond (2) off the top of their heads, associate (3) going on holiday to places
such as Blackpool or Torquay with poor weather, old, faded attractions and a low standard of
accommodation. These days, when people are more likely to go abroad to (4)see the
sights, traditional British seaside towns (5) are suffering from an image problem. Now,
finally, some of the resorts (6) have decided to bring their images up to date in the hope that
a (7) change of direction will bring back the tourists. Many will need a lot of convincing, but
those that (8) do come will find that today's Blackpool differs quite a bit (9) from
the picture postcard past.
After years of neglect, Blackpool has to work hard to catch (10) up with foreign destinations
but that's precisely what it (11) is doing. It's the first time so much (12) has
happened to improve the place in such a short time. A massive building project, including a new
casino and indoor entertainment center, (13) means that rainy days are no longer a problem.
And it appears (14) to be working. As the tourists start to make (15) for the
bright lights of Blackpool once again, it seems that the great British seaside has a bright future
ahead.
(1 mark per answer)
B Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.
16 I've always wanted to be a travel photographer (PHOTOGRAPH) and take pictures of exotic
places.
17 None of us were sure which direction (DIRECT) to go in, so we got out the map.
18 Since I was here five years ago, Delhi has changed so much that it's practically
recognisable (RECOGNISE).
19 Once we got to the station, I quickly looked through the timetable (TIME) to see when the
next train was.
20 I've got a cousin at university who is studying tourism (TOUR) and hopes to open a hotel.
21 As we got closer to the Amazonian village, the inhabitants (INHABIT) came out to meet us.
22 The arrival (ARRIVE) of Flight 472 from Amsterdam has been delayed by one hour.
(1 mark per answer)
C Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
23 As soon as we got on the plane, the pilot told us to get off again. just
We have just got on the plane when the pilot told us to get off again.
24 We arrived in Budapest two days ago. for
We have arrived in Budapest for two days.
25 I visited Paris once before. second
This is the second time I have visited Paris.
26 I find it hard to go at the same speed as my husband on walking holidays. up
I find it hard to catch up with my husband on walking holidays.
27 Joan has always been very fond of travelling and has been everywhere. keen
Joan has always been very keen of and has been
everywhere.
28 We drove away as fast as we could, ready to begin our adventure. full
We drove away fully , ready to begin our adventure.
29 As the storm started, we went towards the old house. direction
As the storm started, we went directly the old house.
30 I'm sorry I didn't look at the hotel room before I booked it. regret
I regret not look at the hotel room before I booked it.
(2 marks per answer)
D Choose the correct answer.
31 Our next door neighbour ............ his car 34 'I'm really tired of travelling so much.'
every Sunday. 'I thought you ............ a bit quiet.'
A is washing A were seeming
B washes B have seemed
C has washed C have been seeming
D is wash D seemed
32 Last summer, I ............ to the beach 35 'You look thoughtful.'
almost every day. 'I ............ about our holiday last year.'
A went A just think
B was going B had just thought
C have been C am just think
D have been going D was just thinking
33 'Whose is this plane ticket on the floor?' 36 'You went to Chile, didn't you?'
'Oh, it ............ to me. Thank you.' 'No, but I ............ to Peru, which is right
A is belonging next door.'
B belongs A had gone
C has belonged B was gone
D belonged C did go
D was going
(1 mark per answer)
E Choose the correct answer. i
37 Three people were captured at the 40 I'm going to ask for directions because I
............ today trying to get into the think we've ............ our way.
country. A missed C mistaken
A line C border B misplaced D lost
B equator D edge 41 We usually do go by train, even though
38 There's a fantastic ............ from the top the car ............ is a lot quicker.
of the Empire State Building! A travel C trip
A view C appearance B journey D voyage
B sight D look
42 Passengers requiring a special meal
39 Once we get to the hotel, let's just ........... during the flight should inform the
quickly and then do a bit of sightseeing. airline in ............ .
A set down C check in A ahead C advance
B make up D turn up B front D forward
(1 mark per answer)
Total mark: ...... I 50
