Choose the correct item

1. We picked up a colourful travel …A…… at the travel agent’s.

A brochure B handout C prospectus D leaflet

2. She felt terribly ……B… before the job interview, but once she was in the manager’s office she calmed down.

A bored B nervous C shocked D surprised

3. “Don’t forget your umbrella – it looks as though it’s going to be …B…… today.”

A sunny B wet C foggy D windy

4. The …A…… to the South Pole had to be delayed because of dangerous weather conditions.

A expedition B excursion C sightseeing D exploration

5. They have a charming cottage on the south ……A… of England.

A coast B side C shore D bank

6. It is important to have a special day to ……D… those who lost their lives in the wars.

A remind B support C demonstrate D honour

7. We stood on the …A…… waiting for the train to arrive.

A platform B deck C bridge D runway

8. I would love to go on a long sea …C…….

A route B journey C voyage D travel

3. The people below all want to go on holiday. Below there are details of different holidays. Decide which holiday would be the most suitable for the following people.

1 Jessica and Felicio are students who are interested in different cultures and seeing as much of a country as possible.

2 Gunther and Heidi have two children. They want a relaxing holiday somewhere hot. They don’t want to have to look after the children all the time. They are both keen on sports.

3 Miss Angel loves taking pictures of beautiful landscapes. She usually chooses a reasonably smart hotel in a quiet location where she can go walking by herself.

4 Jock, Stephen and Paolo are university history graduates who want to go somewhere interesting. However, they don’t want to go anywhere cold.

5 Helena and Anton love winter sports. They enjoy doing all kinds of these sports as often as possible, but they want to avoid the usual ‘winter’ season. They also like to party in the evenings.

A This quiet island in the Mediterranean is mainly inhabited by working artists. Painting holidays are the speciality of this destination. Whether you are a proficient artist or a beginner, there is a holiday for you.

B This destination is perfect for younger people who enjoy skiing, tubing and snowboarding all year round. You stay in a chalet with nine other people and all your food is prepared and cooked for you. The accommodation is just 200m from the ski lift and there is a lively night life.

C Stay in the palace of kings in this fascinating medieval city with it cobbled streets. Around every corner are 1000-year-old churches and castles and the art galleries and museums are full of surprising and unusual antiquities. A year-round destination where temperatures never fall below 20^°C.

D Relax in this luxury spa hotel where everything is included it the price. Play golf on one of the world’s greatest courses or pamper yourself in the spa centre. Eat organic food in one of the three award-winning restaurants. Children are not allowed in this hotel.

E This lively, bustling hotel has three swimming pools and beautiful tropical gardens. No need to worry about the kids. We provide full-time staff to entertain and occupy your young ones while you relax and enjoy your holiday. Facilities include tennis courts, mini- golf, scuba diving and sailing.

F The four-star hotel is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty near the best beach on the island and within walking distance of the rainforest and mountains. Ideal for the independent traveller and photographer, who enjoys spectacular views and solitude.

G This is small and friendly complex situation about five minutes walk away from the beach. It is in a peaceful residential area and provides comfortable accommodation in self-catering apartments, each with its own terrace and sunbeds.

H These reasonably-priced trekking holidays to Peru offer a variety of activities. As you trek from the coast through the forest to the mountains, see how many of the 1,500 species of birds from penguins to macaws you can spot, for example. Then climb the mountain slopes and stay in villages which are untouched by modern technology.

4. Choose the correct word in italics.

1 The coastline around Cornwall is very rocky