Name: _____________________________________

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Unit 8

GROUP B

VOCABULARY

1

 Write the words to match the definitions.

1  kinds of luggage: a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _,  

a r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

2  a journey by ship: a c _ _ _ _ _ 
3  means of transport: a b _ _ _ , a t _ _ _ _, a c _ _ _ _
4  things you need when you go camping: a t _ _ _,  

a first a _ _  k_ _ 

0.5 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 4

2

 Complete the sentences.

1  You should take a s ____________. There is a pool in 

the hotel.

2  If you don’t speak the local language, you should buy 

a p______________ which will help you communicate.

3  I bought a new s ____________ bag. I never sleep in 

hotels when I go on holiday.

4  Many famous e _______________ started as travellers.
5  We always visit a t___________ p __________ when 

we are on holiday. Our children love roller coasters.

6  Tomorrow we are going to c ________ the highest 

mountain in the country.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 6

3

  Complete the text with adverbs made from the 

adjectives in the box. There are two extra words.

fast careful lucky good easy late slow

Yesterday I failed my driving test. I was prepared but 
I just arrived (1) ___________ and I couldn’t take it. 
(2) ___________ I’ll have another chance. I hope to do 
(3) ___________ when I take it again. I want to get my 
driving license very much because my dad promised to 
buy me a car. He helped me a lot when I was preparing 
for the test. I really admire him because he is a very good 
driver. He likes to speed up a little, but he always drives 
(4) ___________ so it’s not dangerous for other road users. 
He always says: “Driving (5) ___________ is not fun, but you 
can’t risk other people’s lives.”

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

GRAMMAR

4

  Complete the text with it, they or there. 

Iceland is famous for its natural beauty. One of the 
biggest attractions is The Blue Lagoon. There are many 
hotels in the area. (1) _________ are visited by numerous 
tourists because (2) _________ are hot springs there. 
One of the hotels is called Keflavik. (3) _________ is very 
luxurious and it has an amazing restaurant serving 
unusual dishes, for instance whale steaks and reindeer. 
However, not everybody can afford them as  
(4) _________ are as expensive as caviar or ostrich eggs.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 4

5

 Underline the correct word.

1 What 

does/is he look like?

2  Take some food with you unless/in case you get hungry.
3  The teacher was much/a bit angry with us.
4  This camera is not their/theirs.
5  I will see him when I finish/will finish reading the chapter.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

6

 Make second conditional sentences.

1  She (go) _____________ for a walk if it (stop) 

______________ raining.

2  If John (not have) _________________ to work, we 

(go) _________________ on holiday.

3  If I (have) _________________ a car, I (get up) 

_________________ later for work.

4  Sam (not get) _________________ sick so often if he 

(wear) _________________ warmer clothes.

5  What (you/do) _________________ if you (be) 

_________________ me?

6  Where (you/travel) _________________ if you (can) 

_________________ choose any place in the world?

0.5 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 6

COMMUNICATE

7

 React in the following situations.

1  Zarezerwuj jednoosobowy pokój na tydzień. 

____________________________________________

2  Zapytaj, czy w tym hotelu są wygodne łóżka. 

____________________________________________

3  Poproś recepcjonistę o numer telefonu do innego gościa. 

____________________________________________

4  Zaproponuj koledze zwiedzenie miasta w Polsce. 

____________________________________________

5  Zapytaj recepcjonistę, jak się dostać na lotnisko.  

____________________________________________

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

8

 Match sentences 1-5 with responses A-F. There is one

extra response.
1  How do I book tickets to the cinema? 

_____

2  Where do I buy tickets for the bus? 

_____

3  What a pity! The museum is closed! 

_____

4  Would you like to leave a message? 

_____

5  Do you need any advice about sightseeing? 

_____

A  Not this one. You need bus 155 to get to the museum.
B  Could you tell him to meet us in the museum at 2 p.m.?
C  At this time only from the driver, all the newsagents 

are closed.

D  Why don’t we go to the cinema instead?
E  Not really, I’ve been to this city a few times.
F  It’s simple. Just dial this number or go to their website.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

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READING

9

 Match texts 1-5 with correct text types A-F. There is

one extra text type.
1  Do you like taking risks? Have you got an extensive 
knowledge of history and geography? 
Why not enter the Channel 6 new quiz show and win 
an amazing 3-month journey round the world? 
Candidates should apply in writing by the end of 
December. Remember to include your CV and a short 
letter explaining why you should be on the show.

2  Tired of monotonous everyday life and our 
depressing weather? Do you feel you need a break?  
Call us on 65766544 or visit our website.
A variety of destinations at reasonable prices!
Experienced travel guides and luxurious hotels!
Package tours from $300 a week!

3  We recommend this amazingly colourful and 
informative series essential to any true traveller. 
Each region is presented in detail in a separate 
volume illustrated with wonderful snapshots of most 
important landmarks. It also contains suggested 
itineraries prepared by experts and useful advice on 
accommodation and dining. The complete series only for 
$200 if you buy this week! 

4  Do you like travelling? Are you fluent in any exotic 
languages? Do you get on well with all sorts of people? 
Can you handle difficult situations?
If you’ve answered YES to most of the above questions, 
write to us. If you get accepted, you will visit exotic 
countries, stay in the most exclusive hotels and earn 
money working in a professional team of adventurers. 
Join us if you feel you are one of them.

5  I’m writing to complain about your website. 
I wanted to enter the competition advertised on TV 
but I couldn’t open the file. Could you, please, send it 
to me and tell me where I can find the form which I’m 
supposed to complete. I would also like to know where 
I should send it. Thanks in advance.

1 ____   2 ____   3 ____   4 ____   5 ____

A  a travel guidebook advertisement
B  a holiday offer 
C  a complaint about holiday package
D  an invitation to take part in a competition
E  a request for information
F  a job offer 

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

WRITING

10

Your friend is going hiking in the mountains for the

first time and has asked you for advice on how to

prepare for his trip. Write an e-mail to him. Include

advice concerning: 

• weather, 

• clothes, 

• equipment.
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________________

Total ____ / 5

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

11

Complete each sentence.

1  If I could choose a job,  

_____________________________________________.

2  I would be happy if  

_____________________________________________.

3  If I won a car, _________________________________.
4 ____________________________________________, 

 

I would ask the teacher for help.

5  If my parents had a bigger house,  

_____________________________________________.

1 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5

12

Complete the text with words from the box. There are

two extra words.

much all plenty real any get 
there few if take save lot

Travelling around London is quite easy. You have (1) ______ 
of different means of transport to choose from but  
(2) ______ you want to get somewhere quickly, it’s best to 
(3) ______ the underground. In the centre traffic jams are 
a (4) ______ problem and travelling by bus can take  
(5) ______ longer. However, a ride on a London bus, which 
is called a double-decker, is a must for (6) ______ tourist. 
But you don’t have to choose. You can try everything 
depending on the time of day and your needs. And one 
more piece of advice. If you go to London for a (7) ______ 
days, buy a travelcard. It will (8) ______ you time and 
money. And don’t worry, (9) ______ is a lot of information 
everywhere, so it’s really difficult to (10) ______ lost.

0.5 mark for each correct answer. Total ____ / 5