A. Write one word in each gap
THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE
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 ofneglect, 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 centre, (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.

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 unrecognisable (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.

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 had just boarded the plane when the pilot told us to get off again.

24. We arrived in Budapest two days ago. for
We have been in Budapest for two days.

25. I visited Paris once before. second
This is the second time I’ve 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 keep 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 on travelling and has been everywhere.

28. We drove away as fast as we could, ready to begin our adventure. full
We drove away at full speed, ready to begin our adventure.

29. As the storm started, we went towards the old house. direction
As the storm started, we went in the direction of the old house.

30. I’m sorry I didn’t look at the hotel room before I booked it. regret
I regret not checking the hotel room before I booked it.

D. Choose the correct answer.
31. Our next door neighbour….. his car every Sunday.
A) is washing
B) washes
C) has washed
D) is wash

32. Last summer, I…….. to the beach almost every day.
A) went
B) was going
C) have been
D) have been going

33. ‘Whose is this plane ticket on the floor?’
‘oh, it…… to me.Thank you.’
A) is belonging
B) belongs
C) has belonged
D) belonged

34. ‘I’m really tired of travelling so much.
‘I thought you……… a bit quiet.
A) were seeming
B) have seemed
C) have been seeming
D) seemed

35. ‘You look thoughtful.
‘I …….. about our holiday last year.
A) just think
B) had just thought
C) amjust think
D) was just thinking

36. ‘You went to Chile, didn’t you?»
‘No, but I…… to Peru,which is right next door.’
A) had gone
B) was gone
C) did go
D) was going

E. Choose the correct answer.
37. Three people were captured at the …….today trying to get into the country.
A) line
B) equator
C) border
D) edge

38. There’s a fantastic…… from the top of the Empire State Building!
A) view
B) sight
C) appearance
D) look

39. Once we get to the hotel, let’s just…….. quickly and then do a bit of sightseeing.
A) set down
B) make up
C) check in
D) turn up

40. I’m going to ask for directions because I think we’ve……. our way.
A) missed
B) misplaced
C) mistaken
D) lost

41. We usually do go by train,even though the car…… is a lot quicker.
A) travel
B) journey
C) trip
D) voyage

42. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in …….. .
A) ahead
B) front
C) advance
D) forward