File Test 3 B

Make questions and ask your partner.

1. 1

   1 Which / prefer: travelling by train or plane? Why? 2 Where / spend / last holiday? 3 What / the best or worst place / ever stayed or visited? Why? 4 Do / much reading? If so, what? 5 Do / prefer fiction or non-fiction? Why? Now answer your partner’s questions.

2. 2

   Listen to your partner talking about travel. Do you agree with him / her?

3. 3

   Read out the statement below about storytelling. Tell your partner whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. ‘You should never watch the film version of a book you’ve read and enjoyed.’

1 Underline the correct words. 2 Order the words to make sentences. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. 1

   We all had to run through the airport because we had ___ time to catch our connecting flight!

   Aso littleBsuch little
2. 2

   When we arrived at the holiday apartment, it was ___ big that we thought there had been a mistake!

   AsuchBso
3. 3

   I ___ the in-flight film before so I watched a comedy show instead.

   A’d been seeingB’d seen
4. 4

   We ___ for over an hour when the turbulence started.

   A’d flownB’d been flying
5. 5

   My daughter had ___ time in Berlin. She can’t wait to go again.

   Aa so goodBsuch a good
6. 6

   The children’s hair was wet because they ___.

   Ahad swumBhad been swimming
7. 7

   busy / sorry / , / now / I’m / to / the / answer / phone / too / right

8. 8

   safe / absolutely / terrible / but / we / the weather / made it home / fortunately / was

9. 9

   out / go / Justyna doesn’t / because / has / she / to / headache / want / a

10. 10

    unfortunately / quite / was / , / match / injured / the / seriously / Argentinian player / during / the

11. 11

    bored / were / the children / long / sitting on / for / the / extremely / plane / so

12. 12

    we / other / ever / days / see / hardly / each / these

13. 13

    The two robbers came out of the bank and ___ (run) down the road.

14. 14

    They were surprised when the doorbell rang because they ___ (not expect) any visitors.

15. 15

    I ___ (look) forward to the concert for weeks – I was disappointed when it was cancelled!

16. 16

    When I opened my bag, I realized that I ___ (forget) to take the passports!

17. 17

    We ___ (sit) in the departure lounge for ages when we realized we were at the wrong gate!

18. 18

    I ___ (have) a shower when the electricity suddenly went off.

19. 19

    It ___ (snow) so heavily that we couldn’t see anything and we had to stop the car.

20. 20

    Martin ___ (not be) at the meeting because Niko hadn’t told him about it.

Complete the sentences with the correct word(s). | Complete the words in the sentences. | Underline the correct word.

1. 1

   We watch a lot of TV series, ________ crime dramas.

   AactuallyBespeciallyCspecially
2. 2

   We've been driving for hours! Are we ________ there, Mum?

   AstillByetCnearly
3. 3

   Booking a ticket online is really easy. ________, you go to the website and follow the instructions.

   AObviouslyBGraduallyCBasically
4. 4

   I expected the landing to be bumpy, but ________ it was really smooth.

   AideallyBin factCgradually
5. 5

   The bus driver could ________ see the traffic lights in the thick fog.

   AevenBhardlyChard
6. 6

   Could you ________ give me a minute to finish reading this article?

   AjustBevenCeventually
7. 7

   That's ________ a great book. I don't think you've put it down for days!

   AapparentlyBobviouslyCideally
8. 8

   It was a difficult time but ________ it turned out well for all of us.

   AdefinitelyBlatelyCeventually
9. 9

   Please ask the c________ crew for assistance if you need anything during your flight.

10. 10

    If the plane isn't full, you can usually choose either a window or an a________ seat.

11. 11

    All hand luggage must be stored in the o________ locker.

12. 12

    Passengers must wear their seatbelts when the plane is experiencing t________.

13. 13

    The worst thing about flying across time zones is the j_____ l_____ you have for a few days afterwards.

14. 14

    You can't take prohibited items such as sharp objects through s________.

15. 15

    Most airlines encourage you to check out / in online these days.

    Acheck outBcheck in
16. 16

    Before we land, please fill through / in the immigration forms.

    Afill throughBfill in
17. 17

    You can just drop me out / off outside Departures – there's no need to park.

    Adrop me outBdrop me off
18. 18

    You don't need a ticket for the airport bus, just get on / off the first one that comes along.

    Aget onBget off
19. 19

    During take up / off and landing, large items like laptops must be stored away.

    Atake upBtake off
20. 20

    It's great when there's a taxi driver waiting to pick you out / up at Arrivals.

    Apick you outBpick you up

7 Underline the stressed syllable. 8 Match the words with the same sound.

1. 1

   il|le|gal

2. 2

   con|nec|ting

3. 3

   a|ppa|rent|ly

4. 4

   ob|vious|ly

5. 5

   se|cur|ity

6. 6

   absolutely

   AsaidBunfortunatelyCaltitudeDangrilyElocate
7. 7

   incredibly

   AsaidBunfortunatelyCaltitudeDangrilyElocate
8. 8

   evacuation

   AsaidBunfortunatelyCaltitudeDangrilyElocate
9. 9

   terminal

   AsaidBunfortunatelyCaltitudeDangrilyElocate
10. 10

    board

    AsaidBunfortunatelyCaltitudeDangrilyElocate

Read the article about unusual airport attractions. Five sentences have been removed. Which sentence (A–F) fits each gap (1–5)? There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

1. 1

   There’s one destination most air travellers don’t look forward to on their trip – the airport. The idea of spending a large part of your journey time waiting in endless queues, or sitting on uncomfortable seating while trying to hear incomprehensible flight announcements, is probably less than appealing. ___ In fact, we may even see a time when people actually hope their flight gets delayed! Check out the unusual airport attractions below.

   AThey also offer free arts and crafts sessions, and run workshops where you can experience traditional Korean art forms.BThey have been described by passengers as full of energy, enthusiasm, and Philadelphia spirit!CYou can choose a solo or group training session and then choose from four different types of aircraft to practise in.DBut all that’s beginning to change.EYou wouldn’t expect a city with no coastline to host a major surfing event.FIt has a vast 114,000-litre aquarium which is home to around 50,000 marine plants and animals.
2. 2

   The concept that being around animals can reduce stress in people isn’t new. Many airports have pets available for passengers to interact with in order to help them relax before a flight. However, Canada’s Vancouver international airport offers a much larger-scale animal experience. ___ Species to look out for include giant green anemones, wolf eels, armoured sea cucumbers, otters, and over thirty different species of jellyfish. There’s even a 4D cinema experience which uses special effects such as scent, sound, dramatic lighting, and simulated weather to transport its audience into natural environments.

   AThey also offer free arts and crafts sessions, and run workshops where you can experience traditional Korean art forms.BThey have been described by passengers as full of energy, enthusiasm, and Philadelphia spirit!CYou can choose a solo or group training session and then choose from four different types of aircraft to practise in.DBut all that’s beginning to change.EYou wouldn’t expect a city with no coastline to host a major surfing event.FIt has a vast 114,000-litre aquarium which is home to around 50,000 marine plants and animals.
3. 3

   Whether you’re a confident flier or a nervous wreck before take-off, you’ll no doubt have wondered what it feels like to actually fly a plane. Well, at Zurich Airport in Switzerland you have the opportunity to find out for yourself by taking part in a flight training simulation. ___ Other attractions for flight enthusiasts include access to the airport’s flight observation decks, where you can view aircraft taking off and landing. You can also watch the pilots in the cockpit and see the aircraft close up. You can even control the airport’s live webcam or take a sightseeing tour by helicopter.

   AThey also offer free arts and crafts sessions, and run workshops where you can experience traditional Korean art forms.BThey have been described by passengers as full of energy, enthusiasm, and Philadelphia spirit!CYou can choose a solo or group training session and then choose from four different types of aircraft to practise in.DBut all that’s beginning to change.EYou wouldn’t expect a city with no coastline to host a major surfing event.FIt has a vast 114,000-litre aquarium which is home to around 50,000 marine plants and animals.
4. 4

   Of course, travellers are usually keen to immerse themselves in the culture of the country they are visiting. At South Korea’s Incheon International Airport, you can do this without even stepping foot outside. It has several cultural information centres which hold free music and dance performances. ___ There is also a range of observatories, museums, and art galleries to help pass the time before your flight is due.

   AThey also offer free arts and crafts sessions, and run workshops where you can experience traditional Korean art forms.BThey have been described by passengers as full of energy, enthusiasm, and Philadelphia spirit!CYou can choose a solo or group training session and then choose from four different types of aircraft to practise in.DBut all that’s beginning to change.EYou wouldn’t expect a city with no coastline to host a major surfing event.FIt has a vast 114,000-litre aquarium which is home to around 50,000 marine plants and animals.
5. 5

   Perhaps the most bizarre airport attraction to date is Munich International Airport’s indoor wave pool. The pool, which is set up each year and is over thirty feet wide, gives visitors the opportunity to try out surfing, take a lesson with a surf professional, or watch world-class surfers ride waves up to 1.5 metres high. ___ However, Munich’s yearly Surf & Style Championship is famous worldwide. Don’t forget to pack your wetsuit!

   AThey also offer free arts and crafts sessions, and run workshops where you can experience traditional Korean art forms.BThey have been described by passengers as full of energy, enthusiasm, and Philadelphia spirit!CYou can choose a solo or group training session and then choose from four different types of aircraft to practise in.DBut all that’s beginning to change.EYou wouldn’t expect a city with no coastline to host a major surfing event.FIt has a vast 114,000-litre aquarium which is home to around 50,000 marine plants and animals.

Write a review of your favourite childhood book, story, comic, TV programme, or film.

1. 1

   Write 140–180 words. Include the following information: who wrote it or acted in it what it was about and who the main characters were explain why you liked it.

1 Listen to five people talking about what they are reading at the moment. Choose from the list (A–F) what type of material they are reading. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. 2 Listen to a young woman talking about how she became a writer. Underline the correct answer.

1. 1

   Speaker 1: [ ]

   Aa blog or chatroomBa manualCa graphic novelDa guidebookEa magazineFfiction
2. 2

   Speaker 2: [ ]

   Aa blog or chatroomBa manualCa graphic novelDa guidebookEa magazineFfiction
3. 3

   Speaker 3: [ ]

   Aa blog or chatroomBa manualCa graphic novelDa guidebookEa magazineFfiction
4. 4

   Speaker 4: [ ]

   Aa blog or chatroomBa manualCa graphic novelDa guidebookEa magazineFfiction
5. 5

   Speaker 5: [ ]

   Aa blog or chatroomBa manualCa graphic novelDa guidebookEa magazineFfiction
6. 6

   During her childhood, Sarah ___.

   Afound writing difficultBhad her first story publishedCspent a lot of time reading
7. 7

   The reason Sarah began writing was that ___.

   Ateaching didn’t pay well enoughBshe wanted to be more creativeCshe was unhappy at work
8. 8

   Sarah always carried a ___ to record new ideas when she was out and about.

   AsmartphoneBnotebookCcamera
9. 9

   Sarah’s first short story was published ___.

   Aby a friendBonly in the UKCin a magazine
10. 10

    Sarah decided to write a novel after she realized ___.

    Ashe could make more moneyBshe lost her jobCher short stories were successful

Answer your partner’s questions.

1. 1

   Where / spend / favourite holiday?

2. 2

   What / the most interesting experience / ever have / when / travel?

3. 3

   Which / prefer: travelling by car or public transport? Why?

4. 4

   Do / much reading? If so, what?

5. 5

   What / make / good story?

6. 6

   Read the statement below about travel. Tell your partner whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. ‘It’s better to travel in your own country than go abroad.’

7. 7

   Listen to your partner talking about storytelling. Do you agree with him / her?