IX. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Which countries have the most English__________? (speak)
1 The natural__________ beauty of Thodupuzha has attracted many Malayalam movie makers. (scenery)
2 England is the largest of the four__________ regions making up the United Kingdoms (geography)
3 Flags__________ nations, not languages. (symbol)
4 Ayers Rock is also one of the top tourist__________ in Australia. (attract)
5 The Eiffel Tower is the most__________ Parisian landmark. (icon)
6 English is recognised as an__________ language in a total of 67 different countries. (office)
7 The town is__________ situated between two glacial lakes and is surrounded by natural beauty. (unique)
8 It is claimed that the__________ were the first discoverers of Australia. (Portugal)
__________ men don’t wear a skirt but rather a kilt, a product of the Gaelic heritage.
(Scotland)

5 You’d better go to bed early tonight. The plane__________ at 6 o’clock tomorrow
morning so we’ll have to be up by 4.30!

11. The Disney World__________ in the City of Orlando, which is in the State of Florida.
A. locates B. is locating C. is located D. located
Nowadays, Canada__________ against the influence of the foreign cultures, especially of
the us one.

VI. Underline the correct form.
1 Our ferry departs / is departing for Amsterdam at 7 tomorrow morning.
2 What time do you meet / are you meeting Steve on Sunday?
3 After the reconstruction the supermarket opens / is opening on Monday again.
4 Do you have / Are you having your birthday party this week or next week? I forgot!
5 We hold / are holding a Science fair next weekend. There will be displays of students’ work.
6 When does the school end / is the school ending this year?
7 Mark and I play / are playing basketball after school today. Do you want to play too?
8 Kate phoned up. She comes round / is coming round to see us this weekend.
9 The Prime Minister arrives / is arriving in India on Tuesday and spends / is spending a couple of days in Delhi.
10 I’ve just phoned the centre and the doors open / are opening at 18.00

IV. How much do you know about English speaking countries? Choose the best answers.
1. Where is Disney World?
A. Texas B. California C. Florida D. Arizona
2. Which country is home to the kangaroo?
A. Canada B. New Zealand C. The USA D. Australia
3Loch Ness, known for sightings of a monster called Nessie, is a large and deep lake
in__________.
A. Wales B. North Ireland C. Scotland D. England
4. Which City is in Canada?
A. Montreal B. Chicago C. Melbourne D. Wellington
5. Britain is not famous for__________.
A. Harvard University B. Arthur Conan Doyle
C. Buckingham Palace D. William Shakespeare
6. Wanaka is one of the most visited and favoured towns in .
A. England B. Singapore C. New Zealand D. Canada
7. What is the Symbol of New Zealand?
A. a koala B. a rooster C. a kiwi D. a bear
8. Which is not a State in the United States?
A. Alaska B. Washington DC. C. Michigan D. New York
9. Which is the largest English speaking country?
A. Canada B. The UK C. The US D. Australia
10. __________ is in the City of Westminster, Central London.
A. The Golden Gate Bridge B. The Statue of Liberty
C. Canterbury Cathedral D. Trafalgar Square
11. On the official flag of Canada, we can see__________.
A. a crescent moon B. four red stars
C. a red maple leaf D. white stripes
12.What is one of the most famous landmarks in Australia?
A. Leaning Tower of Pisa B. Great Barrier Reef
C. Statue of Liberty D. Machu Picchu
13. What is the name of the most famous clock in Britain?
A. Big Clock B. Big John C. Big Apple D. Big Ben
14. Which country does not have a star on its flag?
A. The United Kingdom B. The United States
C. New Zealand D. Singapore
15. Which country is an island city-state?
A. Scotland B. Wales C. Singapore D. Australia

I. Write the missing letters -ese or -ee, then put the words into the correct columns.