Read the passage and choose the best answer to the question.

AN EXCITING TRIP

I have just received a letter from my brother, Tim. He is in Australia. He has been there for six months. Tim is an engineer. He is working for a big firm and he has already visited a great number of different places in Australia. He has just bought an Australian car and has gone to Alice Springs, a small town in the center of Australia. He will soon visit Darwin. From there he will fly to Perth. My brother has never been abroad before, so he is finding this trip very exciting.

Why is Tim finding the trip very exciting?

A. Because he has visited a great number of different places in Australia

B. Because he has just bought an Australian car on the trip

C. Because he can fly to Perth

D. Because it is the first time he has been abroad

Read the passage and choose the best answer to the question.

AN EXCITING TRIP

I have just received a letter from my brother, Tim. He is in Australia. He has been there for six months. Tim is an engineer. He is working for a big firm and he has already visited a great number of different places in Australia. He has just bought an Australian car and has gone to Alice Springs, a small town in the center of Australia. He will soon visit Darwin. From there he will fly to Perth. My brother has never been abroad before, so he is finding this trip very exciting.

Whom was this passage written about?

A. Tim

B. Tim’s brother or sister

C. an engineer

D. Darwin

Choose the best sentences for a poster.

1. a. There is a school trip on Wednesday.

b. On Wednesday, there is a school trip to the zoo and there are lots of animals.

2. a. Bring your lunchbox and a drink.

b. It is good to bring a lunchbox with noodles or a sandwich or ice cream and a drink of bubble tea or water or juice.

3. a. At the zoo, wear a sun hat or a jacket and bring an umbrella.

b. Wear your sun hat. 

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?

Read the passage and choose the best answer to the question.

AN EXCITING TRIP

I have just received a letter from my brother, Tim. He is in Australia. He has been there for six months. Tim is an engineer. He is working for a big firm and he has already visited a great number of different places in Australia. He has just bought an Australian car and has gone to Alice Springs, a small town in the center of Australia. He will soon visit Darwin. From there he will fly to Perth. My brother has never been abroad before, so he is finding this trip very exciting.

What is Alice Springs?

A. It is a beauty spot in Australia

B. It is a small town in Australia

C. It is a big firm Tim works for

D. It is Tim’s car

Read the passage and choose the best answer to the question.

AN EXCITING TRIP

I have just received a letter from my brother, Tim. He is in Australia. He has been there for six months. Tim is an engineer. He is working for a big firm and he has already visited a great number of different places in Australia. He has just bought an Australian car and has gone to Alice Springs, a small town in the center of Australia. He will soon visit Darwin. From there he will fly to Perth. My brother has never been abroad before, so he is finding this trip very exciting.

What is the writer’s brother’s name?

A. Tim

B. Alice Springs

C. Darwin

D. Perth

* Complete the sentences with these words.

{ arrangement ; agreement ; development ; entertainment ; excitement ; payment }

1. Jess and I have made an ___ to meet after school today.

2. The ___ at the festival was great . There was music , dancing and street theatre.

3. Our teacher is collecting the ___ for our class trip so I need to take some money.

4. Babies grow and change very quickly. After the age of two , their ___ is slower.

5. There was a lot of ___ when the holidays started.

6. There was an international ___ to try and stop pollution.

6.

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 from 45 to 54.

When most people hear the term “National Park”, they automatically think of names
such as “Yellowstone”, or “Yosemite”, or “Grand Canyon”. The big parks’ names bring to mind vast stretches of undisturbed wilderness perfect for hiking, camping, and naturewatching. But while this vision of America’s National Parks is wholly accurate and sufficiently
breathtaking, there’s more.

America’s National Park system has an incredible 388 places to visit. This number includes not only the big parks, but also monuments, historical sites, recreation areas, battlefields, as well as scenic lakeshores, seashores, and rivers. And the Parks themselves don’t just stop at geyser-fields and mule-excursions. In America’s National Parks, you can climb an active volcano in Hawaii, “spelunk” the vast underground world of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, dive the exotic coral reef of Biscayne Bay in Florida, or cast your fishing nets in the far reaches of the Pacific with the locals of American Samoa. Each of these 388 places has a unique appeal- from the natural to the manmade, from the ethereal to the factual, from the subtle to the overwhelming – with the whole collection offering vacationers a nearly endless range of interests and activities in which to explore and indulge.

SeeAmerica.org is a great place to begin planning your trip to one of, or several of, America’s National Parks. From the homepage, you can search all of the parks by name, region, activity, or even zip code. The site also serves as a portal to other important sites, like the National Park Service’s official website, www.nps.gov, and the National Park Foundation’s, www.nationalparks.org. From SeeAmerica.org, you can get to all the
information you’ll need to plan your trip from start to finish – from directions to the park, to park fees, to typical weather conditions.

What is NOT true about the US national parks?

A. They are undisturbed wilderness

B. In each national park, there are 388 places to visit 

C. They are perfect for camping

D. Tourists to the parks can enjoy nature-watching