I. The people below all want to spend a day by the sea. There are descriptions of eight beaches. Decide which beach would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 1-5 mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
1. Philip and Jenny have two children who cannot swim. Jenny wants them to be able to play safely in the water. Philip wants to team to sail. They need to park near the beach.
2. Marco and Sandra want to spend the day on the beach and have lunch in a café. Marco wants to go surfing, while Sandra wants to relax in the sun.
3. Remi and Claudia want to relax on the beach. Remi would also like to do some sport, while Claudia would like to buy some presents to take home.
4. Richard. Fiona and their seven-year-old daughter want to swim and go for a walk. They would also like somewhere that has a children’s play area, and they plan to buy souvenirs.
5. Paul and Rachel want somewhere with lots of space where they can sit and enjoy the view. Rachel would not manage a difficult walk to the beach. They want to eat lunch in a café.
BEACHES
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A. Hadwick A sandy beach with lots of space and views out to Fishport Harbour. Surfing is nor permitted but swimming is safe and there is a children’s play area and a small shop. The nearest car park is two kilometres away. There are many pleasant walks along the coastal path
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B. Godstow A narrow beach which is surrounded by high cliffs and is popular tor sunbathing, surfing and sailing. It is safe to swim here. It is next to Winbum Golf Club but there is no car park and me only access is along the coastal path. No café or shopping facilities. |
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C. Amrith A large beach which attracts quite a few visitors but doesn’t get crowded because of its size. There are pleasant views out to sea ond to Bedruth Island. Swimming is safe but surfing is not permitted. There is a café and parking but no shops. |
D. Torsands A very sheltered beach which is great for sunbathing. It is a popular surfing and sailing beach but swimming is dangerous. There is a café and a children’s play area but there is no car park and visitors have a ten-minute walk across fields.
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E. Portsea The excellent views make this beach well worth a visit. There are shallow pools which are safe for children to play in. However, there are no roads to the beach and the only access is across fields, though this doesn’t stop some keen surfers. There are no facilities here.
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F. Holcombe This is a small beach within easy reach of the town centre and its many shops. It is very popular so there isn’t much space. It is next to the Milgrove Golf Club, which is open to the public and has a restaurant. There is no children’s play area, and surfing is not permitted. |
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G. Fishport A small beach which never gets crowded because there are many steep steps down to the beach and there is no car park. There is a small shop but no children’s play area or café. Swimming is good and there are pleasant walks along the coastal path. |
H. Marple Although unsuitable for surfing, this is a popular boating centre. Swimming is good and the many pools of shallow water are safe for children. Ocean Watersports Centre, which offers lessons in sailing and water skiing, is next to the beach. There is a steep path to the beach from the car park. |
I. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
A: What 1) ……………………………(do) when I 2)…………………………… (call) at eight, Burt?
B: I 3) …………………………… (work) in the garden because the wind 4) …………………………… (blow down) the fence during the night.
A: Oh, 5)……………………….......................…… (you/manage) to fix it?
B: Yes, I 6) …………………………… (do) it eventually, but it 7) …………………………… (be) very hard work. I 8) …………………………… (ask) my neighbor to help in the end. Why 9) …………………....………… (you/call) me?
A: I 10) …………………………… (want) to tell you about the factory. It 11) …………………………… (close down) yesterday.
B: I know. The company 12) …………………………… (have) problems for a long time before they finally 13) …………………………… (decide) to close down the factory.
A: I 14) …………………………… (hope) they would change their minds about it, though. It 15) …………………………… (be) a part of the town for years.
B: Well, at least everyone who worked there 16) …………………………….……… (now/ find) a new job. That’s good news.
II. Choose the correct answer.
1. ‘Did you go out for dinner last night.’
‘No I ………………….. a lot at lunch, so I wasn’t hungry.’
A. had been eating B. had eaten C. was eating
2. ‘What time do you finish work?’
‘Actually. I …………………..’
A. have just finished B finish C. finished
3. ‘Did you enjoy your holiday?’
‘Yes. we ………………….. in a fabulous hotel.’
A. have stayed B. had stayed C. stayed
4. ‘I like your dress. Is it new?’
‘No. I ………………….. it for ages.’
A. had B. have C. have had
5. ‘How is John now?’
‘He ………………….. better slowly.’
A. gets B is getting C. has been getting
B. READING
I. Look at the sentences below about tourist flights over the continent of Antarctica. Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
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1. Sightseeing flights to Antarctica are available for a limited period each year. 2. You may have to book a flight without being certain when it will happen. 3. Passengers have views of Antarctic scenery for more than half their flight. 4. Passengers can speak to people who have experience of working in Antarctica. 5. Special video equipment operates during the whole flight. 6. People are asked to stay sitting down so that everybody can see better. |
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7. There is an advantage in sitting on one particular side of the plane. 8. Before departure, the pilot chooses between a number of possible routes. 9. A special attraction of the trip is having clear views of Antarctic wildlife. 10. Passengers have the chance to put on clothes designed for travel in Antarctica. |
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ANTARCTICA SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS WEBSITE
Next flight 31 December!
Welcome to the website. Here is all you need to know before booking a flight.
During the brief Antarctic summer, Antarctica Sightseeing Flights takes tourists in a fullsize passenger plane (Boeing 747) from Sydney, Australia, over the continent of Antarctica and back. Flight dates for next year are not definite yet, but if you make a booking now, your deposit is transferable if we need to change the day.
Questions
These are answers to the most frequently asked questions about Antarctica Sightseeing Flights
How long is the flight?
The average flight is 12 hours. About four hours into the flight, we usually see the first sea ice and icebergs. We spend four hours over Antarctica and the remaining time travelling home. On the way to and from the continent, Antarctica experts who have lived on scientific research stations there give talks on the environment and history, and answer questions. A camera next to the pilot, which is linked to the video system on board, gives you a pilot's eye view throughout, from take-off to landing.
Will I get a seat next to a window?
All passengers are given two boarding passes. At the halfway point of the flight, passengers are asked to move to the seat shown on their second boarding pass. Business and first class passengers will have a window seat for half of the flight and a next-to window seat for the other half. Economy passengers will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an end of row seat for the other half of the flight. While over Antarctica, we encourage passengers to get up from their seats and move about the plane, allowing everyone to share the sightseeing opportunities. The pilot flies in long ‘figure 8s’ over various points of interest to allow these amazing sights to be seen equally well from both sides of the plane.
What happens if the weather is had?
We have 17 different approved flight plans. Our captain looks at the satellite cloud picture on the morning of the flight and selects the direction which promises the clearest views.
Will I see penguins and other wildlife?
As most Antarctic wildlife lives at sea level, over 3,000 metres below the plane, we can't see them in any detail. We do not land on Antarctica, primarily for environmental reasons. To experienee Antarctic wildlife, you would need to join a boat tour.
Can I take photographs?
Definitely! All cameras are welcome. We even provide a few fun onboard photo opportunities where you can experience what it is like to wear Antarctic cold weather clothes.