B. Complete the conversation between Oliver and Sophia using the information in the travel brochure. For each blank, write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS and/or A NUMBER.

Oliver: Hey, Sophia, do you have any plans for our summer vacation?

Sophia: Yes, I think we should go to the Green Cave.

Oliver: A cave? What can we do there?

Sophia: We can go hiking and (38) _______________ inside the caves.

Oliver: Oh yeah, I love hiking. Can we go rock climbing there?

Sophia: (39) _______________, we _______________. It’s too dangerous.

Oliver: Oh, OK. How long does it take to get there?

Sophia: It takes (40) _______________ by (41) _______________.

Oliver: Hmm, that’s quite long. Where can we stay?

Sophia: We can stay at (42) _______________.

Oliver: That sounds interesting. I’m really looking forward to it.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Lan: Ms Ha, (1) __________ on Thursday afternoon? I would like your advice on how to prepare for my university entrance exam next year?

Ms Ha: Sorry, (2) _________ at that time. But I’m free on Saturday morning.

Lan: That would be good for me. What time (3) __________ to see you?

Ms Ha: Would 9 o’clock (4) _________?

Lan: Yes, sounds good. Thank you, Ms Ha.

Ms Ha: Ok, then. See you on Saturday in the staff room.

Read the following passage and choose the best answers.

Dear Jean,

I’m sorry I (1)_________ to you lately, but I have been working hard. When I (2) _________ your last letter, I was acting in a play at school, and when I finished that I went on a holiday with some friends. I intended (3)_________ you a postcard, but I forgot to take your address with me. How are you getting (4) _______ at college? You didn’t (5) _________ much about this in your letter. I hope you still like it and don’t work all the time! I’m starting work in London after I (6) _________ school in July, and I want to see you then. Do you still want to come and stay (7) _________ a few days? I know you are busy, but by the time your term (8)_________, I’ll have started my job. I’ve done so (9)_________ things lately! I’ve just learned to drive and my parents sometimes lend me their car, so I often go out with friends. (10)_______ I’ll drive to Birmingham and see you one day.

Question 1

A. not write

B. haven’t written

C. don’t write

D. didn’t write

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. Isn't it amazing how much time we spend (1) did you have for lunch?" and so on. And when you travel from one country to another, you find that about food? "Have you ever cater people have quite different (2) about food. People often feel that what they cat is normal, and that what other people cat is strange or silly. In most parts of Asia, for example, no (3) is complete without potatoes every day. In the Middle East, bread is the main part of every meal. Fating, like so many rice. In England, people (4) things we do, becomes a (5) which is difficult to change. Americans like to drink a lot of orange juice and coffee. The English (6) tea four or five times every day. Australians drink large amount of beer and the French drink (7) The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another. Horse (8) every day. thought to be delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy eating snakes. New Zealanders ear sheep, but they never eat goat meat. The Japanese don't like to eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy raw fish. So it (9) that although eating is a topic that we can talk about for hours, there is very little (10) sense in what we say about it. People everywhere enjoy eating what they have and there is very little we can do to change our eating habits.

3. Work in pairs. Do the Travel Quiz and compare your answer.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Trả lời các câu đố về du lịch và so sánh câu trả lời của bạn.)

TRAVEL QUIZ

1. If you cross a channel or a river, which means do you choose?

a. a train

b. a ship

c. a ferry

2. If you travel between hills and mountains, which means do you choose?

a. cable car

b. tram

c. bus

3. Trolleybuses and trams cannot move without

a. petrol

b. coal        

c. electricity

4. You cannot see a....... on a street.

a. bus

b. subway train

c. tram

5. A........... can travel between continents.

a. cable car

b. plane

c. boat

6. A.......... can travel in a small river.

a. ship

b. boat

c. bus

7. The first....... system in the world is The London Underground.

a. ferry

b. subway

c. bus

8. A trolleybus travels on streets while a……..... travels on railways.

a. bus

b. tram

c. boat

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out–of–date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one. Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T–shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks. Then you'll have more money to spend. When you are at your destination, other travelers often have great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say. It could enhance your travelling experience.

(Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills)

What is the passage mainly about?

A. Things to avoid when you go abroad

B. Tips for Travelers Overseas

C. The benefits of travelling

D. How to find ATMs in big cities?

1.Complete the text . Use the present perfect of the verb in brackets.

              Hi Billy <

It was great to hear about your trip to Australia .I 've never been (never go) to that part of the world , but I _________(visit) Canada. I've got a friend there , but his parents_________ ( never travel ) abroad . They ___________(never see ) America , and they _______________ ( never catch ) a plane . My friend ____________(travel) by plane ten times ! __________(you ever want) to live in a different country ? I have ! I'll call you soon for a chat . Bye for now , Andy

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1) Come back this evening. I ______________(finish) everything by then

2) I need a bath. I_______(dig) in the garden

3) I_________(meet) her and her husband a couple of times - mostly at work parties

4) You are late!We ____________( start) the lesson ten minutes ago

5) I__________(cross) the roas when I saw 10đ on the pavement.

6)__________(you/used to) travel a lot when you were young.

7) If we ______( not wake her up), she will sleep until lunchtime!

8) You look worried. What_________ ( you/think) about?