Fill in the gaps with the words from the box. Change the form of the word if necessary.

1)... to outer space can help the humanity to find out more about other planets.

2) We had the most fascinating bus... to Edinburgh.

3)  He is a famous traveler. He went on a round-the-world... twice.

4) FedorKonuhov has finished his... across the Pacific Ocean and now he is coming back to Australia.

5) My... to university by train takes me 2 hours.

6) Have you been to a... agency? We should book the tickets as fast as possible.

7) My father often goes on a business... to different countries. He is a famous lawyer. 

 

trip travel voyage journey

 

 

Match the words with their definitions.

a) globalization	1) relating to the countryside, or in the countryside
b) take for granted	2)the fact that very different people or things exist within a group or place
c) rural	3) difficult, very strict and severe
d) frequent	4) the belief that you are able to do things well
e) confidence	5) to expect something always to happen or exist in a particular way
f) prevent	6) the idea that the world is developing a single economy and culture as a result of improved technology and communications and the influenceof very large multinational companies
g) tough	7) happening often
h) approximate	8) to stop something from happening
i) diversity	9) not exact, but close to an exact amount, number, time etc.
j) host	10) someone who invites people to a meal or party, or to staying their home.

 

 

Use these words to fill in the gaps in the following conversation between a customer and a travel agent:

 

budget  backpacking  agency accommodation youth hostels reservations destination sight-seeing book landmarks package tour vacation

 

Customer: Hello? Is that 'Dream Holidays' travel _____________?

Agent: Good morning! Yes it is. How can I help you today?

Customer: I'd like to _____________ a _____________ please!

Agent: Great, we can certainly help you with that. Do you already have a _____________ in mind? We would recommend Europe – it's very nice at this time of year.

Customer: Sure, that sounds good! I always dreamed of _____________ around Europe! The only problem is that I'm a student so I'm on quite a low _____________.

Agent: That's not a problem, our agency can offer you a very cheap _____________, which will include the price of the meals, transport and _____________.

Customer: Wonderful! I'd really like to do some _____________ while I'm there. I always wanted to see _____________ like the EiffelTower in Paris and BuckinghamPalace in London!

Agent: No problem, we can arrange that for you. However, because of your budget, it would mean you would have to stay in _____________ rather than hotels, is that ok for you?

Customer: Sure, that's fine!

Agent: Excellent, I will go ahead and make those _____________ for you.

 

 

Rewrite the sentences using these words and word combinations. Change their form if necessary. You should take only one word combination or word for each sentence.

 

Be aware of keep in touch focus on thanks to looking for increase   like-minded

 

1) In the last discussion activists paid attention to the core problems of our society.

2) They promised each other to write letters every week.

3)  I’m not surprised that Linda and Tom got married. They have so many things in common!

4) If you didn’t help me with the project, I could have failed for sure.

5) The level of poverty in many countries has risen sharply over the last 5 years.

6) Every person should realize his imperfections and try to overcome them.

7) I’m trying to find my glasses. Can you help me?

 

Revising Future Simple and Future Continuous.

 

1) A: He’s got birthday today.

B: Oh, really? I ___________ (definitely call) him then.

 

2) A: Any plans for the weekend?

B: Yes, I __________ (fly) to Norway. Tickets were really expensive.

 

3) A: Can I call you tomorrow?

B: Sure, I’ll be at home this time tomorrow. John and I __________ (clean) the house.

 

4) Amanda! Look at you! You are pregnant! My congratulations! When _________ (have) a baby?

 

5) When __________ your train (leave)? It _____________(leave) at 6 pm.

 

6) A: When _____________ you (see) your doctor?

B: Tomorrow at 12.

 

7) A: Come to the cinema with us.

B: I can’t. I’ve taken extra shift at hospital, so ___________ (work) tonight.

 

4. The bus ___________ (arrive) at 10, we need to make it in time, otherwise I ________ (have to stay) here till Monday.

5. If it _________ (happen) in future, I __________ never (go) with you to the market again.

 

6. What _________ (do) at 12 o’clock tomorrow?

 

7. Watch out! That ladder is shaking. It _____________ (fall).

 

8. I ________ (bring) your book tomorrow. I promise.

 

9. It is hot in here. _______ I (open) the window?

 

10. I think soon it ________ (get) easier to travel to Space.

 

11. My parents __________ (visit) me tonight, they live in Turkey. They haven’t been here for 4 years.